Volunteer roles

The Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer will play an important role by providing companionship to someone we support at our supported living service by spending time with them, visiting them in the home and doing activities they enjoy. These might include chatting over a cup of tea, reading books, playing board games, etc.

Skills Required

· To be kind, empathetic and friendly

· To have a good sense of humour and love to chat

· To be punctual and reliable

· To be able to deal with information in line with our data protection and confidentiality procedures

Training required for this role (all delivered vis e-learning)

· Safeguarding

· H&S

· Manual Handling

· How to be Eye Care Aware

· Fire Safety

· Infection Control

· Data Security and Confidentiality

· First Aid

All these courses will take approximately 40-60 minutes, apart from the First Aid which is 2 hours.

Benefits

· This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact upon the lives of others. 

· Befriending is a great way to keep active and meet new people.

· SeeAbility provides training and this can help you to develop new skills.

· Volunteers can claim travel expenses.

About Us

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!

We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time. SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.

Help us raise vital funds so we can bring more sunshine to people experiencing loneliness.

If you enjoy being creative, organising small activities, or connecting with your community, this role is a great fit.

About the Role

As a Fundraising Support Volunteer, you’ll help SUNSHINE raise the funds we need to run activities, support volunteers, and reach people who feel isolated. You don’t need fundraising experience — just enthusiasm and a willingness to help with small, simple tasks that make a big difference.

This is a flexible, low‑pressure role where you can contribute in ways that suit your skills and confidence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Helping plan or support small fundraising activities.

• Assisting with community fundraising (raffles, stalls, events).

• Sharing fundraising ideas with the team.

• Helping write simple fundraising posts for social media.

• Supporting small grant applications (optional — training provided).

• Helping build relationships with local groups, shops or supporters.

You won’t be responsible for income targets, managing staff, or writing complex grant applications.

What You Don’t Need

• Fundraising experience.

• Qualifications.

• To be outgoing or confident.

• A big time commitment.

We welcome anyone who wants to help in a practical, positive way.

Time Commitment

1–3 hours per week, flexible around your life. Can be done remotely, in‑person, or a mix.

What You’ll Gain

• Experience in community fundraising.

• Confidence organising small activities.

• Skills in communication and teamwork.

• Training and ongoing support.

• A friendly team and a meaningful cause.

• The chance to help reduce loneliness in your community.

Ideal For

• Creative, organised or community‑minded people.

• Students, career‑changers, retirees.

• Anyone wanting experience in fundraising or charity work.

• Someone who enjoys helping in practical ways.

How to Apply

If you’d like to help SUNSHINE grow and support more people, we’d love to hear from you.

TEAM

SUNSHINE

Key Responsibilities

Research Summary Creation
● Conduct literature reviews and analysis on topics aligned with the charity’s
focus areas (Neurodivergent adults and mental health).
● Identify and summarise key findings from academic journals, policy papers,
reports, and grey literature.
● Create easily digestible research summaries for us to publish on our online
knowledge base.
● Liaise with relevant teams in the charity e.g. Social media and Fundraising to
inform campaigns and social media content creation.

Additional Duties
● Monitor emerging research, trends, and policy developments relevant to the
charity’s mission.
● Support funding applications and grant proposals by providing
evidence-based content and references.

Essential Skills & Attributes
● Strong research and analytical skills, with experience in literature reviews or
academic research.
● Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex
information.
● Knowledge of the charity’s sector or willingness to quickly develop subject
expertise.
● Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
● Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
● Commitment to AuDHD UK’s mission and values.
● Lived experience of AuDHD or neurodivergence (desirable).

Time Commitment Estimate
● Research/Review of literature: 1–2 hrs/week
● Research Summary Creation: 3-4 hrs/week

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.

Impact of the Role
The Researcher plays a critical role in enhancing the credibility, effectiveness, and
strategic direction of the charity, ensuring that all initiatives are informed by robust
and up-to-date evidence.

The Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer will play an important role by providing companionship to someone we support at our supported living service by spending time with them, visiting them in the home and doing activities they enjoy. These might include chatting over a cup of tea, reading books, playing board games, etc.

Skills Required

· To be kind, empathetic and friendly

· To have a good sense of humour and love to chat

· To be punctual and reliable

· To be able to deal with information in line with our data protection and confidentiality procedures

Training required for this role (all delivered vis e-learning)

· Safeguarding

· H&S

· Manual Handling

· How to be Eye Care Aware

· Fire Safety

· Infection Control

· Data Security and Confidentiality

· First Aid

All these courses will take approximately 40-60 minutes, apart from the First Aid which is 2 hours.

Benefits

· This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact upon the lives of others. 

· Befriending is a great way to keep active and meet new people.

· SeeAbility provides training and this can help you to develop new skills.

· Volunteers can claim travel expenses.

About Us

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!

We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time. SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.

The Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer will play an important role by providing companionship to someone we support at our supported living service by spending time with them, visiting them in the home and doing activities they enjoy. These might include chatting over a cup of tea, reading books, playing board games, etc.

Skills Required

· To be kind, empathetic and friendly

· To have a good sense of humour and love to chat

· To be punctual and reliable

· To be able to deal with information in line with our data protection and confidentiality procedures

Training required for this role (all delivered vis e-learning)

· Safeguarding

· H&S

· Manual Handling

· How to be Eye Care Aware

· Fire Safety

· Infection Control

· Data Security and Confidentiality

· First Aid

All these courses will take approximately 40-60 minutes, apart from the First Aid which is 2 hours.

Benefits

· This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact upon the lives of others. 

· Befriending is a great way to keep active and meet new people.

· SeeAbility provides training and this can help you to develop new skills.

· Volunteers can claim travel expenses.

About Us

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!

We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time. SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.

Help us spread sunshine by sharing stories, creating simple content, and raising awareness of our mission.

If you enjoy creativity, social media, or telling meaningful stories, this role is a lovely fit.

About the Role

As our Marketing & Social Media Volunteer, you’ll help SUNSHINE reach more people by creating friendly, engaging content for our social media channels and community platforms. You don’t need professional experience — just enthusiasm, creativity and a willingness to help.

This is a flexible, low‑pressure role where small contributions make a big difference.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Creating simple posts for Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.

• Sharing stories about our volunteers, activities and impact.

• Helping raise awareness of loneliness and how SUNSHINE supports people.

• Designing simple graphics using Canva or via our Graphic Design Volunteers.

• Supporting campaigns and events with promotional posts.

• Helping keep our online presence warm, positive and active.

You won’t be responsible for managing staff, running paid ads, or handling complex marketing strategy.

What You Don’t Need

• Marketing qualifications.

• Professional design skills.

• Charity experience.

• A big time commitment.

We welcome anyone who enjoys creativity and wants to help a good cause.

Time Commitment

1–3 hours per week, fully flexible. Can be done entirely remotely.

What You’ll Gain

• Experience in charity marketing and communications.

• Social media and content‑creation skills.

• Confidence using simple design tools.

• A friendly team and ongoing support.

• The chance to help reduce loneliness by raising awareness.

Ideal For

• Creative people who enjoy social media.

• Students, career‑changers, retirees.

• Anyone wanting experience in marketing or communications.

• Someone who loves sharing positive stories.

How to Apply

If you’d like to use your creativity to help SUNSHINE grow and reach more people, we’d love to hear from you.

TEAM 

SUNSHINE

Help new volunteers feel confident, supported and ready to make a difference.

If you enjoy helping people settle in, explaining things clearly, and creating a welcoming atmosphere, this role is a lovely fit.

About the Role

As our Training & Welcome Volunteer, you’ll play a key part in helping new volunteers feel informed, included and ready to get started. You’ll help with simple induction tasks, share basic information about SUNSHINE, and make sure everyone feels supported during their first steps with us.

This is a friendly, people‑focused role — no teaching or training experience needed.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Welcoming new volunteers and helping them feel at ease.

• Guiding them through our simple induction process.

• Sharing information about SUNSHINE’s mission and activities.

• Helping them understand their role and where to find support.

• Checking in during their first few weeks.

• Feeding back any questions or ideas to the team.

You won’t be responsible for formal training, safeguarding decisions, or complex HR tasks.

What You Don’t Need

• Teaching or training qualifications.

• Charity experience.

• A big time commitment.

• Any specialist knowledge.

We welcome anyone who is friendly, patient and enjoys helping others.

Time Commitment

1–3 hours per week, flexible around your schedule. Remote or hybrid — whatever works best for you.

What You’ll Gain

• Experience in volunteer support and onboarding.

• Communication and people‑skills.

• Confidence working in a charity environment.

• Training and ongoing support.

• A friendly team and a meaningful cause.

• The chance to help reduce loneliness by supporting those who volunteer with us.

Ideal For

• People who enjoy welcoming and supporting others.

• Students, career‑changers, retirees.

• Anyone wanting experience in training, HR, or volunteer management.

• Someone who loves helping people feel included.

How to Apply

If you’d like to help new volunteers feel confident and supported as they join SUNSHINE, we’d love to hear from you.

The Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer will play an important role by providing companionship to someone we support at our supported living service by spending time with them, visiting them in the home and doing activities they enjoy. These might include chatting over a cup of tea, reading books, playing board games, etc.

Skills Required

· To be kind, empathetic and friendly

· To have a good sense of humour and love to chat

· To be punctual and reliable

· To be able to deal with information in line with our data protection and confidentiality procedures

Training required for this role (all delivered vis e-learning)

· Safeguarding

· H&S

· Manual Handling

· How to be Eye Care Aware

· Fire Safety

· Infection Control

· Data Security and Confidentiality

· First Aid

All these courses will take approximately 40-60 minutes, apart from the First Aid which is 2 hours.

Benefits

· This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact upon the lives of others. 

· Befriending is a great way to keep active and meet new people.

· SeeAbility provides training and this can help you to develop new skills.

· Volunteers can claim travel expenses.

About Us

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!

We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time. SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.

Help us welcome, support and organise the volunteers who keep SUNSHINE running. If you enjoy people, communication and keeping things organised, this role is a great fit.

About the Role

As our Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll play a key part in helping SUNSHINE grow by supporting volunteers from the moment they apply. You’ll help with welcoming new volunteers, answering questions, keeping records up to date, and making sure everyone feels supported and valued.

This is a friendly, flexible role — no management experience needed.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Welcoming new volunteers and helping them settle in.

• Responding to volunteer enquiries.

• Keeping simple volunteer records up to date.

• Helping schedule volunteers for activities and events.

• Supporting the Founder/CEO with volunteer communications.

• Helping create a positive, inclusive volunteer experience.

You won’t be responsible for supervising staff or handling complex HR tasks.

What You Don’t Need

• Previous volunteer management experience.

• Qualifications.

• Charity sector experience.

• A big time commitment.

We welcome anyone who is organised, friendly and enjoys helping others.

Time Commitment

2–4 hours per week, flexible around your life. Can be done remotely with optional in‑person meet‑ups.

What You’ll Gain

• Experience in volunteer coordination.

• Communication and organisational skills.

• Confidence working in a charity environment.

• Training and ongoing support.

• A friendly team and a meaningful cause.

• The chance to help reduce loneliness in your community.

Ideal For

• People who enjoy supporting others.

• Students, career‑changers, retirees.

• Anyone wanting experience in the charity sector.

• Someone who likes organising and connecting people.

How to Apply

If you’d like to help volunteers feel supported and valued — and play a key role in helping SUNSHINE grow — we’d love to hear from you.

TEAM

SUNSHINE

Help shape a growing charity and make a real difference to people experiencing loneliness.

SUNSHINE is a volunteer‑powered charity, and we’re looking for someone organised, friendly and supportive to help us keep things running smoothly.

About the Role

As our Charity Support Lead, you’ll support the Founder/CEO with day‑to‑day operations, volunteer coordination, admin tasks, and general charity organisation. It’s a varied, flexible role that suits someone who enjoys helping others and being part of a small, passionate team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Welcoming and supporting volunteers.

• Helping with simple admin tasks (emails, forms, documents).

• Supporting the planning of activities and projects.

• Keeping things organised behind the scenes.

• Sharing ideas to help SUNSHINE grow.

• Representing the charity positively in the community.

You won’t be responsible for managing staff or making legal decisions.

What You Don’t Need

• Management experience.

• Charity experience.

• Qualifications.

• A big time commitment.

We welcome anyone who is organised, kind and willing to help.

Time Commitment

2–4 hours per week, fully flexible. Remote or hybrid — whatever works for you.

What You’ll Gain

• Experience in charity operations.

• Leadership and coordination skills.

• Training and ongoing support.

• A friendly team and a meaningful cause.

• The chance to help reduce loneliness in your community.

Ideal For

• People who enjoy organising and supporting others.

• Students, career‑changers, retirees.

• Anyone wanting experience in the charity sector.

• Someone who wants to help without pressure.

How to Apply

If you’d like to help a small charity grow and support people who need connection, we’d love to hear from you.

TEAM

SUNSHINE

The Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer will play an important role by providing companionship to someone we support at our supported living service by spending time with them, visiting them in the home and doing activities they enjoy. These might include chatting over a cup of tea, reading books, playing board games, etc.

Skills Required 

• To be kind, empathetic and friendly

• To have a good sense of humour and love to chat

• To be punctual and reliable

• To be able to deal with information in line with our data protection and confidentiality procedures

Training required for this role (all delivered vis e-learning)

• Safeguarding

• H&S

• Manual Handling

• How to be Eye Care Aware

• Fire Safety

• Infection Control

• Data Security and Confidentiality

• First Aid

All these courses will take approximately 40-60 minutes, apart from the First Aid which is 2 hours.

Benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact upon the lives of others. 

Befriending is a great way to keep active and meet new people.

SeeAbility provides training and this can help you to develop new skills.

Volunteers can claim travel expenses.

About us 

About Us 

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!

We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time.

SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.

Outdoor Learning Volunteer Officers are a key part of our team at Skelton Grange Environment Centre and are involved in:
- Supporting and leading environmental activities with young people and the local community.
- Planning and preparing sessions - and sometimes even developing new activities to help young people connect with nature.
- You will be trained and supported by experienced project staff and work as part of a team with paid staff, trainees and other Volunteers.

Typical activities for the Outdoor Learning Volunteer role include:
- Running environmental education sessions for school visits during term time.
- Running play activities for groups of children and young people during the school holidays.
- Keeping education day resources up to date and developing new resources, activities or materials as required.
- Helping with the general running of the centre and the project, including both development work and routine maintenance to ensure we are an inspiring location for visitors to experience nature.

Benefits to you:
We aim to involve our Outdoor Learning Volunteer Officers in:
- Running a range of outdoor education and play activities and events with schools and community groups on the Skelton Grange Environment Centre site.
- Planning, risk assessing and running safe and engaging activities outside for children.
- All the necessary skills and knowledge to be able to run the sessions, from bushcraft skills to plant identification to working with children.

The role will give you the opportunity to use your skills and experience in a supportive environment and aims to support you into being able to run activities and lead groups independently.
It's a chance to do something very satisfying and worthwhile and have lots of fun with some great people!
If you want to use this role to move on into employment in the environmental sector we can also provide you with a range of useful training courses, job opportunity information, interview guidance and references.

We will provide expenses to cover volunteer travel costs.

What you need:
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are keen to work with young people and to connect people with green spaces.
People volunteer with us for all sorts of reasons: you may have lots of skills that you are keen to share, or you might be looking for something worthwhile to do with your time, or you might be wanting to launch a career in the environment sector.

Youth Leaders work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units. By organising a mixed weekly programme, this role will support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Leaders also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.

You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

Pursuing the role

We will be running a number of information events locally and these are:

• Date, time and location to be advised

We are looking to run a volunteering selection session on:

• Date, time and location to be advised

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:

• Welcome Event (Induction) - Date, time and location to be advised
• Training for role - Date, time and location to be advised

Closing date for these opportunities is: 25/05/2026

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

 Youth Leaders work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units. By organising a mixed weekly programme, this role will support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Leaders also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.

You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

Pursuing the role

We will be running a number of information events locally and these are:

• Date, time and location to be advised

We are looking to run a volunteering selection session on:

• Date, time and location to be advised

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:

• Welcome Event (Induction) - Date, time and location to be advised
• Training for role - Date, time and location to be advised

Closing date for these opportunities is: 30/09/2026

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below: