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SE1, London (On-site)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
As an Advocacy Volunteer at Big Brother Watch, you'll be volunteering with Advocacy Team to to help us analyse a range of current legislation impacting privacy and civil liberties; and supporting advocacy strategies to achieve change and protect rights and liberties in the UK. This role is ideal for people looking to grow skills in policy or legal analysis, campaigns or communications.
Prior experience is not essential but motivation and a high level of interest in our issues are vital! You'll be given guidance and supervision to help grow your skills in these areas.
We are looking for volunteers with:
- A demonstrable passion for civil liberties and either research, campaigning or policy/law
- Interest in the intersection of technology and human rights
- Courage to hold the powerful to account
- An ability to volunteer for 1 day (Mon-Fri) per week for a minimum of six months
What we can offer:
- We will reimburse your travel costs within London (zones 1-6) and a daily lunch allowance of up to £7
- Experience working as part of a dedicated, dynamic, positive team of campaigners on critical civil liberties issues
- Monthly supervisions and support
About Big Brother Watch
Big Brother Watch is a UK civil liberties campaign group fighting for a free future. We’re determined to reclaim our privacy and defend freedoms at this time of enormous technological change. And we fight to win.
We’re a fiercely independent, diverse, non-partisan and non-profit group of campaigners and researchers who work to roll back the surveillance state and protect rights in parliament, the media or the courts if we have to. We publish unique investigations and pursue powerful public campaigns to pursue real change. We work relentlessly to inform and empower the public to collectively reclaim privacy, defend our civil liberties and protect freedoms for the future.
We’re a small, dedicated and highly effective team of seven full-time staff and five volunteers.
Organisation
Posted on: 05 May 2026
Closing date: 26 May 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Campaigns, Communications, Policy, Legal / Law, Advocacy, Data Protection, Human Rights, Politics, Public Affairs
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Stamford, Lincolnshire (On-site)
Bourne, Lincolnshire
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Job description
Volunteer role: Advocate
Reports to: Advocate Lead
Commitment level: Flexible hours to suit Advocate availability. No set hours are stipulated.
Location: Stamford, Bourne, Deeping and surrounding villages.
Purpose of the Voluntary role:
The Advocacy role can be very rewarding; it’s a way of getting involved in supporting your local community and making a difference. It can give you the chance to feel valued, learn new skills, be part of a team and meet new people. An Advocate means giving support to another person to help them access information and advice; enabling them to express their views and wishes and to remain independent and in control of their daily affairs.
Key Responsibilities:
• listen to views and concerns of the person requiring help
• help the person explore their options and rights (without pressuring them)
• assist in helping to complete application forms
• provide information to help the person make informed decisions
• help the person contact relevant people, or make contact on their behalf
• accompany the person and support them in meetings
• maintain confidentiality at all times unless given express permission to share information
• provide non-judgemental support and guidance
• uphold the Values of Evergreen Care Trust (Trust)
Key relationships:
• Supporting and helping people who are referred or refer themselves to the Advocacy Service for assistance
• Working with the Advocacy Lead and Members of the Team
• Working with Members of Staff delivering the Trust’s ‘Paid for’ Services
• Working alongside other Volunteer Groups within the Trust
• Working with local and national organisations, i.e. Citizens Advice, Department for Work and Pensions
Skills, Qualifications and experience required:
No formal qualifications are required
Essential Skills: Good oral and written communication; able to maintain confidentiality
Desirable Skills: Able to build relationships; caring; understanding; honest and open; problem solver and resource finder. IT skills and your own transport would be helpful.
Training and support required:
Online Safeguarding training is compulsory.
Introduction session to the role of an Advocate
Shadow an existing Advocate
Regular updates and support from ‘the Advocacy team’
Invitation to attend relevant training courses as and when they are arranged.
Availability of parking at work location:
Limited parking at Evergreen Care Office in Stamford. Home visits are usually arranged so parking can be varied upon location. The Advocate will confirm and agree to suitable parking at the time of arranging an external appointment.
Equipment:
None required
Expenses:
Not Applicable
Is this role eligible for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which is renewable every three years? YES
If Yes, what level of DBS check is required for the role?
Enhanced
Organisation
Refreshed on: 01 May 2026
Closing date: 15 June 2026 at 16:00
Job ref: CJ - Advocacy - Mar 2026
Tags: Advice / Information
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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