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Volunteer Coordinator - VOLUNTEER ROLE

Build a community. Empower volunteers. Help transform lives across London.

Every movement that changes lives begins with people — passionate, committed people who believe in something bigger than themselves. At Unlock YOUR Potential, volunteers are the lifeblood of our mission. They are the mentors, the coaches, the organisers, the dream‑builders.

We’re searching for a volunteer who can fill the role of Volunteer Coordinator who can help us bring these incredible people together, support them, and empower them to make a lasting impact.

If you’re someone who thrives on connection, organisation, and purpose, this is your moment.

Why This Role Matters

Unlock YOUR Potential is a new London-based charity dedicated to empowering adults from socio‑economically disadvantaged backgrounds through:

• Career coaching

• Employability skills

• Personal development

• Wellbeing support

• Life coaching

• Mentoring

• Access to opportunities that open doors

But none of this can happen without a strong, supported, and inspired volunteer team.

As our Volunteer Coordinator, you will help build the community that makes our mission possible.

What You’ll Do

You will be the welcoming face, the guiding hand, and the organisational heartbeat of our volunteer programme. Your role will include:

• Recruiting passionate volunteers who want to make a difference

• Supporting volunteers throughout their journey with us

• Coordinating training, onboarding, and development

• Matching volunteers to roles where they can shine

• Helping create a positive, inclusive, and empowering volunteer culture

• Ensuring volunteers feel valued, informed, and connected

• Working closely with our Founder and wider team to understand volunteer needs

• Helping shape the systems and processes that keep our volunteer programme running smoothly

You don’t need previous experience — just warmth, organisation, and a genuine love for people.

What You’ll Gain

This role is perfect for someone who wants to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact.

You’ll gain:

• Experience in volunteer management and community building

• Leadership, communication, and organisational skills

• Insight into the charity sector and social impact work

• A chance to shape a volunteer programme from the ground up

• A supportive environment where your ideas matter

• The joy of seeing volunteers thrive — and lives transformed because of your work

This is the kind of role that builds confidence, strengthens your CV, and fills your heart.

Who You Are

You’re someone who:

• Loves working with people

• Is organised, friendly, and proactive

• Enjoys supporting others and helping them succeed

• Believes in fairness, opportunity, and social justice

• Wants to be part of a charity at the beginning of its journey

• Can give a few hours a week to help build something meaningful

If you’re compassionate, reliable, and excited by the idea of building a volunteer community, you’re exactly who we need.

Your Impact

Every volunteer you recruit, support, and empower becomes:

• A mentor who changes someone’s confidence

• A coach who opens new career pathways

• A supporter who helps someone rebuild their life

• A catalyst for hope, growth, and opportunity

Your work becomes the foundation of every life we help transform.

Ready to help build a volunteer community that changes lives?

• Step forward.
• Bring people together.
• Help us create a movement that unlocks potential across London.

Join us as our Volunteer Coordinator — and help shape the heart of our charity.

Volunteer Operations Director

Stand beside our Founder. Shape a new charity. Transform lives across London.

London is a city of brilliance, ambition, and opportunity — but not for everyone. For too many adults living in deprived communities, socio‑economic barriers shut doors long before they even get the chance to knock.

Unlock YOUR Potential exists to change that. And now, at the most pivotal moment in our journey, we’re searching for a visionary Volunteer Operations Director to help us build, launch, and lead a charity with the power to transform lives.

This is not just a role. This is a calling.

Why This Role Matters

We are a brand‑new London-based charity dedicated to empowering adults from disadvantaged backgrounds through:

• Career coaching

• Employability skills

• Personal development

• Wellbeing support

• Life coaching

• Mentoring

• Access to real opportunities

But to deliver these life-changing services, we need strong operational leadership — someone who can stand shoulder‑to‑shoulder with our Founder and Executive Director to turn vision into reality.

Your leadership will shape the systems, structures, and strategies that allow our mission to thrive.

What You’ll Do

As our Volunteer Operations Director, you will be the operational backbone of the organisation.

You’ll help us:

• Build and refine the internal systems that keep the charity running smoothly

• Support the Founder in strategic planning and organisational development

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations and ensure excellence across all functions

• Develop policies, processes, and frameworks that reflect our values

• Coordinate teams, volunteers, and projects to ensure seamless delivery

• Help prepare the charity for launch, growth, and long‑term sustainability

• Bring clarity, structure, and momentum to a fast‑moving start‑up environment

This is a rare opportunity to help build a charity from the ground up — and to shape its future.

What You’ll Gain

This role offers a unique blend of purpose, leadership, and personal growth.

You’ll gain:

• Senior‑level operational and strategic experience

• A close working relationship with the Founder and Executive Director

• The chance to influence the direction and culture of a new charity

• Experience in governance, compliance, and organisational development

• A powerful leadership role that strengthens your CV and career trajectory

• The deep fulfilment of knowing your work directly changes lives

This is the kind of experience that defines careers — and transforms communities.

Who You Are

You’re someone who:

• Thrives on structure, organisation, and strategic thinking

• Enjoys building systems and solving problems

• Has leadership potential or experience

• Wants to be part of something meaningful from the very beginning

• Believes deeply in equality, opportunity, and social justice

• Can give a few hours a week to help shape a charity with huge potential

You don’t need to be an expert in everything — just committed, proactive, and ready to lead with heart.

Your Impact

Your leadership will help create:

• Coaching programmes that rebuild confidence

• Skills workshops that open new career paths

• Mentoring relationships that change lives

• Wellbeing support that restores hope

• Opportunities that break cycles of disadvantage

Your work becomes the foundation on which people rebuild their futures.

Ready to help build a charity that unlocks potential across London?

If you’re driven, compassionate, and excited by the idea of helping launch a transformative organisation, we want to hear from you.

• Step into leadership.
• Stand beside our Founder.
• Shape a legacy that will impact generations.

Join us as our Volunteer Operations Director — and help London unlock its potential.

Join Unlock YOUR Potential as a Volunteer in Our Fundraising Team

Be the spark that helps adults in deprived London communities rewrite their future.

Every day in London, thousands of adults are held back not by lack of talent, but by lack of opportunity. Barriers created by poverty, unstable housing, low confidence, limited networks, and generational disadvantage keep people from accessing the careers, wellbeing, and personal growth they deserve.

Unlock YOUR Potential is here to change that — and you can help us launch the services that will transform lives.

Why This Role Matters

We’re a brand-new charity with a bold mission: To empower adults from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds through career coaching, employability skills, personal development, wellbeing support, life coaching, mentoring, and access to real opportunities.

But to open our doors, we need a powerful, passionate Fundraising Team who can help us generate the income that fuels everything we do.

This isn’t just volunteering. This is legacy-building.

What You’ll Do

As part of our Fundraising Team, you’ll help us:

• Develop creative fundraising campaigns that inspire action

• Build relationships with donors, partners, and supporters

• Organise events that bring communities together

• Explore grants, sponsorships, and innovative income streams

• Shape the financial foundation of a charity at the very start of its journey

You don’t need prior fundraising experience — just heart, drive, and a belief that people deserve better.

We’ll support you, train you, and celebrate every win with you.

What You’ll Gain

Volunteering with us isn’t just about giving — it’s about growing.

You’ll gain:

• Real-world fundraising and charity sector experience

• Leadership, communication, and project skills

• Confidence and purpose

• A community of passionate, like‑minded changemakers

• The knowledge that you helped build something extraordinary from the ground up

This is the kind of experience that transforms CVs — and lives.

Who You Are

You’re someone who:

• Believes in equality and opportunity

• Wants to make a meaningful difference

• Enjoys being creative, proactive, and part of a team

• Is excited by the idea of helping launch a charity with huge potential

• Has a few hours a week to give — and a whole lot of passion

If that sounds like you, then you’re exactly who we need.

Your Impact

Every pound you help raise becomes:

• A coaching session that rebuilds confidence

• A workshop that opens new career paths

• A mentoring relationship that changes someone’s direction

• A wellbeing programme that restores hope

• A life transformed

Your contribution becomes someone’s turning point.

Ready to help London unlock its potential?

• Step forward.
• Stand with us.
• Be part of something powerful, purposeful, and profoundly human.

Join our Fundraising Team today — and help us unlock the potential of those who’ve been overlooked for far too long.

Volunteer Opportunity: Admin Support Volunteer

Help Keep SUNSHINE Organised, Efficient, and Able to Reach More People Across London

Location: Remote / Hybrid

Time Commitment: Flexible — a few hours a week or occasional support

Salary: Voluntary

Reports To: Operations Director / Founder & CEO

About SUNSHINE Charity

Loneliness is one of the most profound challenges facing our communities — but together, we can change that.

SUNSHINE Charity is a new, volunteer‑powered organisation dedicated to reducing loneliness and social isolation by creating warm, joyful, inclusive spaces where people can meet, connect, and feel part of something bigger.

We believe that connection is a human need. We believe that joy is a form of care. We believe that community can change lives.

To keep our work running smoothly behind the scenes, we need friendly, reliable volunteers who can support our growing admin needs.

The VOLUNTEER Opportunity

As an Admin Support Volunteer, you will play a key role in helping SUNSHINE stay organised, responsive, and effective.

You’ll help keep our inboxes tidy, our documents in order, and our team supported — so we can focus on reaching more people who feel alone.

Whether you can help regularly or just occasionally, your support will make a meaningful difference.

What You’ll Be Doing

Depending on your skills and availability, you may help with:

• Managing and organising emails

• Scheduling meetings and sending reminders

• Filing and maintaining digital documents

• Supporting volunteer onboarding admin

• Preparing simple templates, forms, or spreadsheets

• Helping with data entry and record‑keeping

• Assisting with general charity admin tasks

• Supporting the CEO, trustees, and volunteer teams with day‑to‑day admin

We will match tasks to your strengths and comfort level.

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need charity experience — just reliability, organisation, and a willingness to help.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is organised and enjoys keeping things tidy and structured

• Communicates clearly and professionally

• Is comfortable using email, shared drives, and basic digital tools

• Can manage simple admin tasks independently

• Is reliable and able to meet agreed deadlines

• Enjoys supporting others and being part of a team

• Shares SUNSHINE’s values of kindness, inclusion, and joy

Experience in admin, office support, customer service, or coordination is helpful — but not essential.

Why Volunteer With SUNSHINE?

This role offers the chance to:

• Support the smooth running of a brand‑new community charity

• Build admin and organisational skills

• Gain experience in charity operations

• Work with a friendly, supportive, purpose‑driven team

• Make a meaningful difference behind the scenes

• Help create a London where no one feels alone

The Difference You’ll Make

• Behind every programme, event, and volunteer is someone who helped organise the details.
• Behind every email answered is someone who made sure no one was left waiting.
• Behind every moment of connection is a structure that made it possible.

As an Admin Support Volunteer, you will help build that structure.

Your support will help SUNSHINE stay organised, responsive, and ready to grow — so we can reach more people who need connection.

Join Us

If you believe in the power of connection, kindness, and community — and you enjoy keeping things organised — we would love to hear from you.

Help us build a strong, well‑run charity from the ground up. Become a SUNSHINE Admin Support Volunteer and help create a future where no one feels alone.

Volunteer Opportunity: Secretary to the Board of Trustees

Help Keep SUNSHINE Organised, Compliant, and Running Smoothly at Board Level

Location: Remote (London focus)

Time Commitment: Flexible, approx. 3–6 hours per month (plus meeting attendance)

Salary: Voluntary

Reports To: Chair of the Board / Founder & CEO

About SUNSHINE Charity

Loneliness is one of the most profound challenges facing our communities — but together, we can change that.

SUNSHINE Charity is a new, volunteer‑powered organisation dedicated to reducing loneliness and social isolation by creating warm, joyful, inclusive spaces where people can meet, connect, and feel part of something bigger.

We believe that connection is a human need. We believe that joy is a form of care. We believe that community can change lives.

To support our growth and ensure strong governance, we are looking for a dedicated and organised Secretary to the Board of Trustees.

The VOLUNTEER Opportunity

As Secretary to the Board, you will play a vital role in ensuring SUNSHINE’s governance runs smoothly, professionally, and in line with best practice.

You’ll be the person who keeps our Board organised. You’ll ensure our decisions are recorded clearly and accurately. And you’ll help create the structure that allows SUNSHINE to grow safely and sustainably.

Your work will support the leadership of a brand‑new charity at a pivotal moment — and help us build a future where no one feels alone.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and circulating Board agendas in collaboration with the Chair

• Taking accurate minutes at Board meetings (usually monthly)

• Managing Board correspondence and ensuring timely responses

• Maintaining the Board’s records, files, and governance documents

• Supporting the Chair with meeting scheduling and logistics

• Ensuring actions from meetings are recorded and followed up

• Helping maintain compliance with Charity Commission requirements

• Supporting trustee recruitment, onboarding, and documentation

• Acting as a key point of contact for Board administration

This role is essential to the smooth running of SUNSHINE’s governance.

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need charity governance experience — though it’s a bonus. If you’re organised, reliable, and confident with admin and communication, you’ll be a great fit.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is organised, detail‑focused, and reliable

• Can write clearly and accurately

• Is confident taking minutes and summarising discussions

• Communicates professionally and warmly

• Can manage documents, emails, and scheduling

• Is comfortable using digital tools (email, shared drives, Zoom, etc.)

• Can maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

• Works well with trustees, volunteers, and the CEO

• Shares SUNSHINE’s values of kindness, inclusion, and joy

Experience in administration, governance, PA/EA roles, office management, or committee support is helpful — but not essential.

Why Volunteer With SUNSHINE?

This role offers the chance to:

• Support the governance of a brand‑new community charity

• Gain experience in charity administration and Board‑level operations

• Work closely with the Chair, CEO, and trustees

• Develop skills in minute‑taking, governance, and organisational management

• Play a key role in ensuring SUNSHINE grows safely and sustainably

• Be part of a passionate, supportive, purpose‑driven team

• Make a meaningful difference in tackling loneliness across London

The Difference You’ll Make

• Behind every well‑run charity is a Board that is organised, supported, and informed.
• Behind every good decision is clear documentation.
• Behind every moment of connection is a structure that makes it possible.

As Secretary to the Board, you will help build that structure.

Your contribution will help SUNSHINE operate with professionalism, clarity, and care — ensuring we can reach more people who feel alone.

Join Us

If you believe in the power of connection, kindness, and community — and you enjoy keeping things organised — we would love to hear from you.

Help us build a strong, well‑run charity from the ground up. Become SUNSHINE’s Secretary to the Board and help create a future where no one feels alone.

Volunteer Opportunity: Graphic Designer

Use Your Creativity to Help Bring SUNSHINE to Life Across London

Location: Remote

Time Commitment: Flexible — one‑off, short‑term, or regular volunteers welcome

Salary: Voluntary

Reports To: Founder & CEO

About SUNSHINE Charity

Loneliness is one of the most profound challenges facing our communities — but together, we can change that.

SUNSHINE Charity is a new, volunteer‑powered organisation dedicated to reducing loneliness and social isolation by creating warm, joyful, inclusive spaces where people can meet, connect, and feel part of something bigger.

We believe that connection is a human need. We believe that joy is a form of care. We believe that community can change lives.

To share our mission with the world, we need powerful, uplifting, beautiful visuals — and that’s where you come in.

The VOLUNTEER Opportunity

As a Graphic Designer with SUNSHINE, you will help shape the visual identity of a brand‑new charity at a pivotal moment in its journey.

Your designs will help us:

• Tell our story

• Raise awareness of loneliness

• Attract volunteers and supporters

• Build trust with communities

• Bring warmth, colour, and joy to everything we do

Whether you want to take on a single project, support us for a short period, or volunteer regularly, your creativity will make a real impact.

What You’ll Be Creating

Depending on your skills and availability, you may help design:

• Roller banners for events and community stalls

• Social media graphics and campaign visuals

• Posters, flyers, and promotional materials

• Business stationery (letterheads, business cards, templates)

• Presentation slides and pitch decks

• Infographics and storytelling visuals

• Branding assets and visual guidelines

• Anything else that helps SUNSHINE shine

We will work with you to match projects to your interests and capacity.

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need charity experience — just creativity, kindness, and a desire to make a difference.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience with graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Suite, Figma, etc.)

• Can create warm, uplifting, inclusive designs

• Enjoys bringing ideas to life visually

• Can work independently and meet agreed deadlines

• Communicates clearly and collaborates well

• Is passionate about community, connection, and reducing loneliness

• Shares SUNSHINE’s values of kindness, inclusion, and joy

Whether you’re a student building your portfolio, a professional wanting to give back, or a creative looking for meaningful projects — we’d love to hear from you.

Why Volunteer With SUNSHINE?

This role offers the chance to:

• Shape the visual identity of a brand‑new charity

• See your work used across London at events, online, and in communities

• Build your portfolio with real‑world designs

• Support a mission that brings people together

• Work with a friendly, passionate, supportive team

• Make a meaningful difference through creativity

The Difference You’ll Make

Behind every person who discovers SUNSHINE is a design that caught their eye. Behind every supporter who joins our mission is a message made clearer through visuals. Behind every moment of connection is a piece of creative work that helped us reach someone who needed us.

As a Graphic Designer, that creative spark will be yours.

Your designs will help us raise awareness, inspire action, and build a London where no one feels alone.

Join Us

If you believe in the power of creativity, connection, and community — we would love to hear from you.

Help us bring SUNSHINE to life through beautiful, meaningful design. Become a Graphic Designer volunteer and help create a future where everyone feels seen, valued, and connected.

Volunteer Opportunity: Loneliness Awareness & Advocacy Lead

Lead the Movement to Raise Awareness of Loneliness and Share SUNSHINE’s Story

Location: Hybrid (London focus)

Time Commitment: Flexible, approx. 4–8 hours per week

Salary: Voluntary

Reports To: Founder & CEO

About SUNSHINE Charity

Loneliness is one of the most profound challenges facing our communities — but together, we can change that.

SUNSHINE Charity is a new, volunteer‑powered organisation dedicated to reducing loneliness and social isolation by creating warm, joyful, inclusive spaces where people can meet, connect, and feel part of something bigger.

• We believe that connection is a human need.
• We believe that joy is a form of care.
• We believe that community can change lives.

To build a movement that reaches across London — and eventually beyond — we need someone who can help us tell the story of loneliness, share the voices of those affected, and raise awareness of the change SUNSHINE is here to create.

The VOLUNTEER Opportunity

As our Loneliness Awareness & Advocacy Lead, you will be the storyteller, the amplifier, and the voice that helps SUNSHINE reach the people who need us — and the people who can support us.

You’ll help shape how we talk about loneliness. You’ll help bring SUNSHINE’s mission to life through stories, campaigns, and public engagement. And you’ll help build a movement that inspires understanding, compassion, and action.

Your work will help ensure that loneliness is not hidden, ignored, or misunderstood — but recognised as a human challenge we can solve together.

What You’ll Be Doing

Depending on your strengths and interests, you may:

• Lead awareness‑raising efforts across London and online

• Develop messaging, stories, and campaigns that highlight the impact of loneliness

• Share SUNSHINE’s mission through social media, newsletters, blogs, and community channels

• Help shape our public voice, tone, and storytelling approach

• Build relationships with local media, community groups, and partners

• Support the creation of case studies, interviews, and lived‑experience stories (with care and consent)

• Represent SUNSHINE at events, talks, and community gatherings

• Help design awareness campaigns for key moments (Loneliness Awareness Week, Mental Health Awareness Week, etc.)

• Work closely with the CEO, trustees, and volunteers to ensure our message is consistent, compassionate, and compelling

You don’t need to do everything — we will shape the role around your skills.

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need to be a communications expert — but you do need to care deeply about the issue of loneliness and be passionate about helping others understand it.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about community, connection, and reducing loneliness

• Is a strong communicator — written, verbal, or both

• Can tell stories with warmth, clarity, and emotional intelligence

• Enjoys raising awareness and engaging the public

• Is proactive, reliable, and comfortable taking initiative

• Can build relationships with partners, media, and community groups

• Is comfortable using digital tools and social platforms

• Shares SUNSHINE’s values of kindness, inclusion, and joy

Experience in communications, PR, journalism, campaigning, marketing, or advocacy is helpful — but not essential if you bring enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

Why Volunteer With SUNSHINE?

This role offers the chance to:

• Shape the public voice of a brand‑new community charity

• Lead awareness‑raising efforts that will influence how London understands loneliness

• Build skills in communications, storytelling, advocacy, and public engagement

• Work closely with the Founder & CEO at a pivotal moment of growth

• Help create a movement that inspires compassion and connection

• Make a real, lasting difference in the lives of people who feel alone

• Be part of a passionate, supportive, purpose‑driven team

The Difference You’ll Make

• Behind every person who finds SUNSHINE is someone who heard our story.
• Behind every supporter who donates is someone who understood the need.
• Behind every moment of connection is someone who helped raise awareness of loneliness.

As Loneliness Awareness & Advocacy Lead, that someone will be you.

Your voice will help ensure that loneliness is seen, understood, and addressed — and that SUNSHINE can reach the people who need us most.

Join Us

If you believe in the power of connection, kindness, and community — and you want to help shine a light on loneliness — we would love to hear from you.

Help us share the stories that spark understanding and inspire change. Become SUNSHINE’s Awareness & Advocacy Lead and help build a future where no one feels alone.

Volunteer Opportunity: Operations Director

Help Build the Foundations of a New Charity Tackling Loneliness Across London

Location: Hybrid (London focus)

Time Commitment: Flexible, approx. 4–6 hours per week

Salary: Voluntary

Reports To: Founder & CEO

About SUNSHINE Charity

Loneliness is one of the most profound challenges facing our communities — but together, we can change that.

SUNSHINE Charity is a new, volunteer‑powered organisation dedicated to reducing loneliness and social isolation by creating warm, joyful, inclusive spaces where people can meet, connect, and feel part of something bigger.

• We believe that connection is a human need.
• We believe that joy is a form of care.
• We believe that community can change lives.

As we prepare to launch our first programmes across London, we are looking for a committed and capable Operations Director to help build the systems, processes, and structures that will allow SUNSHINE to grow — sustainably, safely, and with heart.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the operational backbone of a brand‑new charity.

The VOLUNTEER Opportunity

As Operations Director, you will work closely with our Founder & CEO to ensure SUNSHINE runs smoothly, efficiently, and with care at every level.

1. You’ll help turn vision into reality.
2. You’ll help build the infrastructure that supports our volunteers and programmes.
3. And you’ll help create a charity that is not only joyful and community‑centred, but also well‑run, safe, and sustainable.

Your leadership will help ensure that SUNSHINE can grow from a local initiative into a movement that reaches people across London — and eventually beyond.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will play a key role in shaping and overseeing SUNSHINE’s core operations, including:

• Supporting the Founder & CEO with day‑to‑day charity operations

• Helping develop and implement operational systems, processes, and policies

• Supporting governance, compliance, and risk management

• Overseeing volunteer coordination and supporting team leads

• Helping manage internal communications and organisational planning

• Contributing to budgeting, resource planning, and operational decision‑making

• Ensuring programmes and events run safely, smoothly, and consistently

• Helping shape safeguarding, data protection, and health & safety practices

• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training of volunteers

• Acting as a trusted partner to the CEO, offering insight, structure, and stability

• Bringing calm, clarity, and organisation to a fast‑growing start‑up charity

You don’t need to be an expert in everything — we will shape the role around your strengths.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and excited by the challenge of helping build a charity from the ground up.

You might have experience in operations, project management, HR, governance, charity management, or organisational leadership — but passion, reliability, and initiative matter just as much.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about community, connection, and reducing loneliness

• Is organised, structured, and able to bring clarity to complex tasks

• Enjoys building systems, processes, and ways of working

• Is comfortable supporting leadership and taking responsibility

• Communicates clearly, calmly, and with warmth

• Can work collaboratively with volunteers and trustees

• Is reliable, proactive, and able to take initiative

• Is comfortable using digital tools and managing information

• Shares SUNSHINE’s values of kindness, inclusion, and joy

Experience in charity operations, governance, HR, project management, or organisational leadership is helpful — but not essential if you bring strong transferable skills and a willingness to learn.

Why Volunteer With SUNSHINE?

This role offers the chance to:

• Help build a brand‑new charity from the ground up

• Shape the operational foundations that will define SUNSHINE’s future

• Gain experience in charity leadership, governance, and organisational development

• Work closely with the Founder & CEO at a pivotal moment of growth

• Develop skills in operations, strategy, and people management

• Be part of a passionate, supportive, purpose‑driven team

• Make a real, lasting difference in tackling loneliness across London

The Difference You’ll Make

• Behind every programme is a system that supports it.
• Behind every volunteer is a structure that empowers them.
• Behind every moment of connection is an organisation that made it possible.

As Operations Director, you will help build that organisation.

Your leadership will help ensure that SUNSHINE is safe, sustainable, and ready to grow — so that thousands of people can find warmth, belonging, and community.

Join Us

If you believe in the power of connection, kindness, and community — and you want to help build a charity that brings people together — we would love to hear from you.

Help us create the foundations of a movement that will change lives. Become SUNSHINE’s Operations Director and help build a future where no one feels alone.

SUNSHINE Charity

Creating connection. Building belonging. Bringing communities together.

Volunteer Opportunity: Fundraising Team Member

Help Power a New Movement Tackling Loneliness Across London

Location: Hybrid (London focus)

Time Commitment: Flexible, approx. 3–6 hours per week

Salary: Voluntary

Reports To: Founder & CEO

About SUNSHINE Charity

Loneliness is one of the most profound challenges facing our communities — but together, we can change that.

SUNSHINE Charity is a new, volunteer‑powered organisation dedicated to reducing loneliness and social isolation by creating warm, joyful, inclusive spaces where people can meet, connect, and feel part of something bigger.

We believe that connection is a human need. We believe that joy is a form of care. We believe that community can change lives.

To bring SUNSHINE to life across London — and eventually beyond — we need passionate volunteers who can help us secure the funding that will make our work possible.

The VOLUNTEER Opportunity

As a Fundraising Team Member, you will play a vital role in helping SUNSHINE grow from a bold idea into a thriving community charity.

You’ll help us tell the story of loneliness. You’ll help us show why SUNSHINE matters. And you’ll help us secure the support we need to launch our programmes, reach isolated people, and build communities of belonging.

Whether you’re experienced in fundraising or simply confident communicating, writing, or building relationships, you can make a powerful difference.

Your work will help ensure that no one in London has to face loneliness alone.

What You’ll Be Doing

Depending on your skills and interests, you may support:

• Researching and identifying potential funders, donors, and grant opportunities

• Writing compelling grant applications and funding proposals

• Helping craft persuasive fundraising messages, stories, and cases for support

• Reaching out to local businesses, community groups, and supporters

• Supporting small fundraising campaigns and appeals

• Helping develop fundraising materials, presentations, and pitches

• Assisting with donor stewardship and thank‑you communications

• Contributing creative ideas for raising seed funding

• Working closely with the CEO, trustees, and volunteers to build a sustainable income pipeline

You don’t need to do all of these — we’ll shape the role around your strengths.

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need formal fundraising experience — though it’s a bonus. If you’re a strong communicator, a natural storyteller, or someone who enjoys building relationships, you already have the foundations.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about tackling loneliness and building community

• Can write clearly, warmly, and persuasively

• Enjoys communicating with people and building connections

• Is confident reaching out to potential supporters

• Is reliable, proactive, and comfortable taking initiative

• Can work independently but also collaborate with a small team

• Is comfortable using email, online meetings, and basic digital tools

• Shares SUNSHINE’s values of kindness, inclusion, and joy

Experience in fundraising, sales, communications, marketing, grant writing, or partnership building is helpful — but not essential.

Why Volunteer With SUNSHINE?

This role offers the chance to:

• Help launch a brand‑new community charity from the ground up

• Shape the fundraising foundations that will sustain SUNSHINE’s future

• Make a direct, measurable impact on tackling loneliness

• Build skills in fundraising, grant writing, communications, and relationship‑building

• Gain experience that is valuable across the charity and social impact sectors

• Work alongside a passionate, supportive team

• Leave a legacy that will help people feel connected, valued, and seen

The Difference You’ll Make

• Behind every community activity is someone who funded it.
• Behind every moment of joy is someone who secured the resources to make it happen.
• Behind every person who finds connection is someone who believed in the mission enough to support it.

As a Fundraising Team Member, that someone will be you.

Your contribution will help us reach people who feel alone, create spaces of belonging, and build a kinder, more connected London.

Join Us

If you believe in the power of connection, kindness, and community — and you want to help build a charity that brings people together — we would love to hear from you.

Help us secure the support that will bring SUNSHINE to life. Become a Fundraising Team Member and help create a future where no one feels alone.

Volunteer Opportunity: Events Team Member

Help Bring Joy, Connection & Community Spirit to Events Across London

Location: Hybrid, with in‑person events mainly in East London

Time Commitment: Flexible, approx. 1-3 events per month

Salary: Voluntary

Reports To: Founder & CEO

About SUNSHINE Charity

Loneliness is one of the most profound challenges facing our communities — but together, we can change that.

SUNSHINE Charity is a new, volunteer‑powered organisation dedicated to reducing loneliness and social isolation by creating warm, joyful, inclusive spaces where people can meet, connect, and feel part of something bigger.

We believe that connection is a human need. We believe that joy is a form of care. We believe that community can change lives.

As we prepare to launch our first activities across London, we are building a friendly and enthusiastic Events Team to help bring SUNSHINE into the heart of local communities.

The VOLUNTEER Opportunity

As an Events Team Member, you will be one of the friendly faces of SUNSHINE — helping us run small community events, attend local fairs and festivals, staff our stalls, and engage warmly with the public.

You won’t just be handing out flyers or setting up tables. You’ll be helping create moments of connection — the spark that encourages someone to join an activity, meet new people, or take their first step out of loneliness.

Your presence will help build a London where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and part of a community that cares.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the organisation of small‑scale community events

• Attending local fairs, markets, and community days as a SUNSHINE representative

• Setting up and packing down stalls, tables, banners, and materials

• Greeting visitors with warmth and enthusiasm

• Talking to members of the public about SUNSHINE’s mission and activities

• Encouraging sign‑ups, sharing information, and answering questions

• Helping create a friendly, inclusive atmosphere at every event

• Supporting basic event logistics (materials, refreshments, sign‑in sheets, etc.)

• Working closely with other volunteers and the SUNSHINE team

• Bringing positivity, energy, and kindness to every interaction

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need events experience — just friendliness, enthusiasm, and a love of connecting with people.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about community, connection, and helping people feel less alone

• Enjoys chatting with people and making them feel welcome

• Is confident engaging with the public at events

• Is reliable, proactive, and happy to muck in

• Can represent SUNSHINE with warmth, kindness, and positivity

• Is comfortable using email and basic digital tools

• Can work well as part of a small, supportive team

• Shares SUNSHINE’s values of inclusion, joy, and compassion

Experience in events, customer service, community engagement, or public‑facing roles is helpful — but absolutely not essential.

Why Volunteer With SUNSHINE?

This role offers the chance to:

• Be part of launching a brand‑new community charity

• Represent SUNSHINE at events across London

• Help create joyful, welcoming spaces for people who feel lonely

• Build confidence, communication, and community engagement skills

• Gain hands‑on experience in events and outreach

• Meet like‑minded volunteers and be part of a supportive team

• Make a real, human difference — one conversation at a time

The Difference You’ll Make

Behind every person who discovers SUNSHINE is someone who welcomed them at a stall. Behind every new participant is someone who encouraged them to join. Behind every moment of connection is someone who created the opportunity.

As an Events Team Member, that someone will be you.

Your contribution will help ensure that people who feel lonely can find warmth, belonging, and hope — not just once, but again and again.

You will help bring people together, spark joy, and build community.

Join Us

If you believe in the power of connection, kindness, and community, we would love to hear from you.

Help us build a future where no one feels alone. Become a SUNSHINE Events Team Member and help bring connection to life — one conversation, one smile, one event at a time.

Safeguarding Team Volunteer

AuDHD UK

Location: Remote (UK-based)

Reports to: Designated Safeguarding Lead

Commitment: Flexible, part-time (details negotiable)

Role: Unpaid volunteer position

Purpose: To safeguard vulnerable adults accessing our services and address any potential safeguarding referrals that we receive within and outside of the organisation. The Safeguarding Team Volunteer will contribute to the completion of risk assessments for beneficiaries wishing to access our services, and complete incident logs for escalation to DSL/Deputy DSL where required. 

This role requires an Enhanced Adult DBS - please only apply if you meet the requirements for a DBS check to be carried out (a 5 year UK address history with a maximum of 12 months abroad AND a biometric passport/ID card for an online ID check).  

Key Responsibilities

Safeguarding Case Management

• Act as a point of contact for safeguarding concerns within the charity and its beneficiaries.

• Respond to incidents and complete escalations where appropriate.

Risk Assessment & Policy Oversight

• Manage risk assessment case load, ensuring high standards of safeguarding is maintained.

• Be involved in the review and updating of AuDHD UK’s Safeguarding Framework and related policies.

Compliance & Governance

• Maintain accurate and confidential safeguarding records.

• Contribute to audits, reviews, and continuous improvement activities.

Training & Awareness

• Promote a culture of vigilance, accountability, and reflective practice.

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Recognised safeguarding training or substantial safeguarding experience.

• Adequate understanding of safeguarding considerations for AuDHD UK’s beneficiaries and best practice.

• Sound judgment, discretion, and empathy in complex situations.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond appropriately to sensitive cases.

• Commitment to AuDHD UK’s mission and values.

• Lived experience of AuDHD (desired).

Time Commitment Estimate

• Risk assessment/Incident log completion: ~3 hours a week (this may be increased at times of increased activity within the charity e.g. before the beginning of Peer Support Cohort assignments)

• Safeguarding audits, governance, and meetings: 2–4 hrs/quarter

Mission Alignment Requirements

All applicants must demonstrate:

• Understanding of AuDHD UK’s core purpose.

• Commitment to volunteer-led service delivery.

• Adherence to safeguarding and ethical guidelines.

Every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. Which is why we’re here, in people’s homes, centres and communities, focusing on the things a person can do, not what they can’t. We celebrate the moments of connection that bring more joy to life. Together, we always find a way, no matter how many barriers a person might face.

Sense is a leading disability charity with extensive knowledge and expertise in delivering personalised, creative and flexible support for disabled people with complex needs. Our tailored approach ensures that every person is empowered to live fully at every stage of life.

About the role:

As a Shop Volunteer you’ll be joining a friendly, welcoming team of volunteers and staff who support each other and have a lot of fun along the way. We value every volunteer and the unique perspective, skills and energy you bring. 

Whether you’re sorting donations, creating beautiful displays, or chatting to customers, every task you take on helps to build a more inclusive world. 

We value volunteer development, and as part of this role your can develop your skills further by training to become a till user alongside your regular shop volunteer responsibilities, or progressing into a Key volunteer, a role which includes opening, running, and closing the shop in the absence of the manager.

No matter your reason for volunteering – whether it’s to meet new people, build new skills or support Sense’s cause – there’s a place for you in one of our shops. 

Due to the nature of the role, we require all applicants to be aged 16 or over. You must have a UK address to volunteer with Sense.

Key responsibilities: Shop volunteer 

You’ll spend time doing a range of activities, including:

• Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service, helping create a wonderful shopping experience.
• Receiving donated items from the public, thanking them for their support.
• Sorting, steaming and preparing donations for sale.
• Helping to display stock in eye-catching and exciting ways.
• Keeping the shop floor clean, safe and tidy.
• Talking to customers about Sense and the work we do.

Key responsibilities: Till volunteer

Being a till volunteer includes all the same responsibilities as a shop volunteer, however, when you’re ready, we’ll provide you with additional training to:

• Serve customers on the till in a warm and friendly way.
• Put sales through the till, packing them and thanking the customer for shopping with us.
• Talk to customers about Gift Aid and other fundraising initiatives.

If you are interested in becoming a till volunteer straight away, please select ‘Till volunteer’, as well as ‘Shop volunteer’, when asked which volunteer role/s you are interested in during your application.

Key responsibilities: Key volunteer 

Being a Key volunteer includes all the same responsibilities as a shop and till volunteer. However, if you’re interested in taking on additional responsibilities, you can train to become a Key Volunteer, helping the shop manager by:

• Helping supervise the shop and other volunteers.
• Supporting the shop manager to make sure customers have a great experience.
• Opening and closing the shop when needed.
• Cashing up at the end of the day. 

If you are interested in becoming a Key volunteer straight away, please select ‘Key volunteer’ when asked which volunteer role/s you are interested in during your application.

Skills and qualities:

This role would suit you if you’re:

• Passionate about Sense’s work to support disabled people with complex needs.
• Calm, kind and have a friendly personality.
• A team player who enjoys working with others.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and someone with a positive attitude.
• Respectful of others. 

What we offer you:

As one of our volunteers, you’ll get:

• Full training with ongoing support and guidance from your team.
• A chance to meet new people.
• A great way to develop new skills and share your existing skills.
• The feeling you get knowing you’re making a difference to the lives of disabled people with complex needs.
• A reference to support future applications for paid or voluntary roles.
• Support from our Mental Health First Aiders, should you need it. 

Our values

Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers. 

• We're creating change
• We're always learning
• We're better together

Volunteering for Sense

Our amazing team of volunteers help us run over 100 shops across England and Wales.  Every donated item that you sort, prepare and sell helps to raise vital funds to support us in our mission to make sure no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our shops are at the heart of local communities – sharing the work of Sense, and helping to secure support for our life changing work.

What your role will involve

There are a variety of tasks that you can get involved with in the shop, including:

• Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service and a fantastic shopping experience
• Receiving donated goods from members of the public
• Sorting, steaming, tagging and preparing donated goods for sale
• Creating eye catching window and in-shop displays
• Keeping the shop floor well stocked, tidy, clean and organised
• Processing sales and serving on the till
• Promoting Gift Aid and other Sense fundraising initiatives
• Acting as an ambassador for Sense; promoting the shop and Sense in your local community
• Supporting with the recruitment and training of new volunteers
• Following new health and safety measures to ensure the safety of everyone

Will the role suit me? Yes, if you are:

• Motivated and hardworking
• Reliable, flexible and willing to do a variety of shop tasks
• A team player
• Friendly and helpful
• Passionate about customer service and enjoy interacting with people
• Respectful of others and their diversity
• Interested in supporting the work of Sense and want to make a difference to people who have complex disabilities and are deafblind.

What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?

• A full induction and ongoing support and guidance from your Shop Manager to make sure you feel confident in your role
• Support to develop new skills, knowledge and experience, in particular of a retail environment, but also skills such as teamwork, customer service, communication and using your initiative
• A reference for other paid or voluntary work (available on request)
• The opportunity to share your existing skills and experience to benefit others
• The chance to meet new people from a wide range of backgrounds and to join a passionate and committed team
• The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to Sense by raising vital income and raising the profile of Sense in your local community; changing the lives of those who have complex disabilities and are deafblind

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.

Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.

We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.

Our values

Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers. 

• We're creating change
• We're always learning
• We're better together

Help Shape the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Could you spare just one hour a month to help a young person build their future?

Volunteer Business Mentor: EPIC Entrepreneurs (Remote)

Location: Remote (UK)
Commitment: Minimum 1 hour per month
Contract Type: Volunteer
Salary: Unpaid voluntary role
DBS Check Required: Yes (for successful applicants)

EPIC Entrepreneurs is one of the UK's fastest-growing not-for-profit organisations supporting young entrepreneurs aged 16-25 from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds. Through mentoring, masterclasses, funding opportunities and business support, we help ambitious young people turn their ideas into sustainable businesses and careers.

We're looking for passionate volunteer mentors from a wide range of professional backgrounds who are willing to share their experience, guidance and encouragement with the next generation of founders.

Whether you're an experienced business owner, senior professional, specialist consultant, or industry expert, your knowledge could make a life-changing difference to a young entrepreneur.

About the Role

As an EPIC Mentor, you'll be matched with one or more young entrepreneurs and provide guidance, encouragement and practical advice as they develop their business ideas and entrepreneurial skills.

The role is flexible and designed to fit around your existing commitments, requiring a minimum commitment of just one hour per month.

Mentoring sessions are delivered remotely, allowing you to support entrepreneurs from anywhere in the UK.

We Are Looking For Mentors With Experience In:

• Marketing & Digital Marketing

• Finance & Accounting

• Sales & Business Development

• Legal & Compliance

• Human Resources

• Operations & Project Management

• Technology & Software

• E-commerce

• Retail & Fashion

• Food & Beverage

• Health & Medical

• Sport & Fitness

• Creative Industries

• Manufacturing

• Social Enterprise

• Start-ups & Entrepreneurship

We also welcome applications from professionals with specialist expertise in any industry or sector.

What You'll Do

• Support and encourage a young entrepreneur on their journey

• Share your professional knowledge, skills and experience

• Help build confidence, resilience and business understanding

• Act as a positive role model

• Attend mentoring sessions remotely

• Follow EPIC's mentoring framework and safeguarding procedures

What You'll Gain

While this is an unpaid volunteer role, there are many benefits to becoming an EPIC Mentor:

✔ Make a genuine difference to a young person's future
✔ Help shape the next generation of entrepreneurs
✔ Develop and strengthen your mentoring and leadership skills
✔ Enhance your CV and professional profile
✔ Join a growing network of like-minded business leaders and professionals
✔ Gain access to EPIC networking opportunities and events
✔ Opportunity to have your business, organisation or expertise featured across EPIC's social media and communications channels
✔ Be part of a community creating real social impact across the UK

Support Provided

You won't be expected to do this alone.

All mentors receive:

• A structured mentoring framework

• Onboarding and guidance

• Ongoing support from the EPIC team

• Clear expectations and resources

• Regular opportunities to connect with other mentors

Recruitment Process

1. Submit an application

2. Attend an informal panel meeting with the EPIC team

3. Successful applicants will complete a DBS check

4. Mentor onboarding and matching process

5. Begin supporting an entrepreneur

Join Us

If you're passionate about helping young people realise their potential and want to contribute to a thriving entrepreneurial community, we'd love to hear from you.

One hour a month could help change a life.

Apply today and become part of the EPIC community.