Volunteer roles

Settled is recruiting new trustees to join its Board and support EU citizens and Ukrainian refugees to access their rights in the UK. This is a voluntary role, open to first-time trustees and those with board experience. We are particularly interested in skills relating to finance, fundraising, governance, or equity, diversity and inclusion, as well as lived experience. Meetings are mainly online, with one in-person away day per year. Closing date: 5pm, Monday 2 February 2026.

Be a hero to a young person in care!

Are you looking for a meaningful, long-term volunteering role where you can make a positive difference in a young person’s life?

If yes, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We’re seeking compassionate, reliable adults to become Independent Visitors - volunteer mentors and trusted friends to children and young people in care.

What is an Independent Visitor?

An Independent Visitor (IV) is a volunteer befriender and mentor who visits a young person in care once a month, usually on weekends, to enjoy fun, supportive activities together. As an IV, you’ll be a consistent, caring adult outside their professional network - someone who chooses to be there, just for them.

This is a long-term role, and we ask volunteers to commit to at least two years to help build a strong, stable relationship.

We are currently prioritising and seeking applications from volunteers based in the Croydon or Kent area where we have a greater need for volunteers to support childen and young people. 

Why it matters

Young people in care often face instability and frequent change. Having a consistent adult who listens, encourages and simply spends time with them can be life changing.

“My IV is the one person who’s always there for me. They make me feel like I matter.” Young Person in Care.

Who can volunteer?

You don’t need previous experience - just the right values and commitment. We’re looking for caring people who are:

• Friendly and approachable
• Patient, empathetic and consistent
• A good listener
• Committed to visiting once a month for at least two years
• Willing to complete training and safeguarding checks

We particularly welcome applications from male volunteers and individuals from Black, Asian and other underrepresented communities.

What will you be doing?

As an Independent Visitor, you’ll:

• Meet your young person once a month for activities like going to the cinema, bowling, exploring parks or just having a chat
• Suggest age-appropriate outings based on their interests
• Keep in touch between visits with a weekly call or message (if they’d like)
• Occasionally join in on group events
• Create meaningful, lasting memories

Please note that all travel and activity expenses will be covered.

Training & ongoing support

Before you start, we’ll provide:

• Full initial training
• Ongoing support and one-to-one supervision
• Access to additional training through Southwark’s volunteer resources

Recruitment timeline

• Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis.
• Interviews: To be confirmed.

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re looking for a rewarding, long-term volunteering opportunity where you can support a young person one to one and help them thrive, we’d love to receive an application from you today!

Volunteer Marketing, Communications & Partnerships Manager

Unlock YOUR Potential – Adult Social Mobility Charity

Location: Remote

Hours: Flexible

Type: Volunteer Leadership Role

Amplify a Mission That Changes Lives — Shape the Voice, Visibility, and Partnerships of a Growing Charity

Unlock YOUR Potential is an ambitious adult social mobility charity dedicated to supporting people from deprived communities to gain the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to transform their lives. Through programmes in employability, personal development, wellbeing, and life skills, we empower adults to break cycles of disadvantage and step into brighter futures.

As we grow, we are seeking a creative, strategic, and mission‑driven Marketing, Communications & Partnerships Manager to help elevate our brand, strengthen our voice, and build the relationships that will fuel our next chapter.

Your work will directly support people who deserve a second chance at success.

The Role: Volunteer Marketing, Communications & Partnerships Manager

This is a key leadership role shaping how the world sees, understands, and engages with Unlock YOUR Potential. You will lead our marketing and communications strategy, build our public presence, and develop partnerships that expand our reach and impact.

You will work closely with the Founder and senior volunteers to ensure our message is clear, compelling, and aligned with our mission.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and deliver a marketing and communications strategy that strengthens our brand and visibility.

• Manage and grow our digital presence across social media, website, newsletters, and campaigns.

• Craft compelling stories, content, and messaging that highlight our mission and impact.

• Build and nurture partnerships with organisations, community groups, and potential supporters.

• Support fundraising and programme promotion through targeted communications.

• Create marketing materials, press releases, and promotional assets.

• Ensure consistent, values‑aligned messaging across all platforms.

• Identify opportunities for collaboration, outreach, and strategic partnerships.

• Provide insight and leadership on how to expand our reach and engage new audiences.

• Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the charity as a key member of the leadership team.

What You’ll Bring

We welcome applicants from a wide range of professional backgrounds. You do not need charity experience — just creativity, strategic thinking, and a passion for storytelling and relationship‑building.

You will bring:

• Experience in marketing, communications, digital media, PR, or partnerships.

• Strong writing, storytelling, and content‑creation skills.

• Confidence using social media, digital tools, and communication platforms.

• A strategic mindset with the ability to plan and deliver campaigns.

• Relationship‑building skills and the ability to represent the charity externally.

• Creativity, initiative, and a collaborative spirit.

• A passion for social mobility, equality, and empowering adults to thrive.

• Integrity, reliability, and a commitment to amplifying a mission that matters.

What You’ll Gain

• A senior leadership role shaping the public voice and partnerships of a national‑ambition charity.

• The opportunity to build a brand and communications strategy from the ground up.

• Valuable experience in marketing, PR, digital strategy, and partnership development.

• Flexible volunteering that fits around your life and commitments.

• The fulfilment of knowing your work is helping adults transform their lives.

Be the Voice That Carries Our Mission Forward

If you’re ready to use your creativity, communication skills, and strategic insight to support a charity with heart, purpose, and ambition, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help build a bold, visible, and impactful Unlock YOUR Potential — where powerful storytelling and partnerships drive life‑changing work.

Action Tutoring is a national education charity that offers free maths and English tutoring to pupils facing disadvantage. 

By volunteering as a tutor at a local school or online, you'll be supporting children to build their confidence and help ensure they leave school with the grades needed to build a bright future.

What will I be doing?

• Tutoring 1-3 pupils in Year 5 or 6, or Year 7, 10 or 11.

• Commit to one hour a week, for up to 20 weeks. You choose the day and time to sign up to.

• Use our tutor workbooks to guide your pupils through activities that will boost their confidence and grades.

What you'll gain:

• Receive induction training, tutor workbooks and ongoing support.

• Develop skills like communication, leadership, and problem-solving.

• Meet like-minded people in our volunteer community.

• Travel expense reimbursement (up to £5 per session).

• Free DBS check.

This volunteer role is perfect for you if you:

• Are passionate about making a difference and helping young people succeed, particularly those facing disadvantage.

• Seek valuable experience working with children and are eager to hone essential skills such as communication, mentorship, and leadership – all highly valued in any career path.

• Have a busy schedule but are keen to contribute to your community, as this flexible role requires just one hour a week, either in-person or conveniently online.

We look for volunteers with:

• Solid subject knowledge in the area they wish to tutor, which may be demonstrated by a degree or grade B at A-level qualification (or equivalent) or relevant experience.

• The ability to explain concepts clearly and patiently.

• A commitment to supporting pupils’ academic progress.

We recognise that valuable experience can be gained through diverse routes, so if your qualifications differ from those mentioned - we still encourage you to apply! Please highlight any relevant experience or skills in your application.

We welcome applications from volunteers across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. (Please note: this is a volunteer, unpaid position.)

Our volunteers say:

" The Action Tutoring team has been fabulous in their support: timely updates, always available, closely following progress, and ready to intervene where needed, very professional indeed!"

"Volunteering is very rewarding. I would say the skills that one develops from teaching the pupils are transferable to any walk of life and make you a better person. I would highly recommend it."

Volunteer Executive Assistant / Office Manager (Remote)

Unlock YOUR Potential – Adult Social Mobility Charity

Location: Remote

Hours: Flexible

Type: Volunteer Leadership & Operations Role

Help Build the Operational Heartbeat of a Charity That Changes Lives

Unlock YOUR Potential is an ambitious adult social mobility charity dedicated to supporting people from deprived communities to gain the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to transform their lives. Through programmes in employability, personal development, wellbeing, and life skills, we empower adults to break cycles of disadvantage and step into brighter futures.

As we grow, we are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and mission‑driven Executive Assistant / Office Manager to support our Founder and ensure the charity runs smoothly day‑to‑day. Your work will help build the administrative foundations, systems, and tools that allow our mission to flourish.

Your support will directly enable people who deserve a second chance at success.

The Role: Volunteer Executive Assistant / Office Manager

This is a vital operational role at the centre of the charity. You will work closely with the Founder to manage key administrative functions, streamline processes, and ensure the organisation has the structure, tools, and resources it needs to operate effectively.

You will be the person who keeps everything moving — creating order, clarity, and efficiency across the charity.

What You’ll Do

• Provide executive support to the Founder, including diary management, scheduling, and coordination.

• Develop and maintain administrative systems, processes, and documentation.

• Manage inboxes, communications, and internal information flow.

• Support volunteer onboarding, record‑keeping, and internal organisation.

• Maintain digital filing systems, shared drives, and operational tools.

• Assist with project coordination, meeting preparation, and follow‑up actions.

• Help ensure the charity has the resources, templates, and processes needed to function smoothly.

• Support the implementation of new tools, platforms, and operational improvements.

• Uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and strong organisational governance.

• Act as a calm, reliable, and solutions‑focused partner to the Founder.

What You’ll Bring

We welcome applicants from a wide range of professional backgrounds. You do not need charity experience — just strong organisational skills and a commitment to helping a mission‑driven organisation thrive.

You will bring:

• Experience in administration, executive support, office management, or operations.

• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.

• Confidence using digital tools, platforms, and cloud‑based systems.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• A proactive, detail‑focused, and solutions‑oriented mindset.

• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Integrity, reliability, and a commitment to supporting a charity with heart and purpose.

• A passion for social mobility, equality, and empowering adults to thrive.

What You’ll Gain

• A central operational role shaping the foundations of a growing national‑ambition charity.

• Experience supporting a Founder and contributing to strategic organisational development.

• The opportunity to build systems and processes that will support long‑term impact.

• Flexible volunteering that fits around your life and commitments.

• The fulfilment of knowing your work is helping adults transform their lives.

Be the Organising Force Behind a Mission That Matters

If you’re ready to use your organisational talent to support a charity with heart, purpose, and ambition, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help build a smooth‑running, well‑structured, and impactful Unlock YOUR Potential — where strong operations empower life‑changing work.

Action Tutoring is a national education charity that offers free maths and English tutoring to pupils facing disadvantage. 

By volunteering as a tutor at a local school or online, you'll be supporting children to build their confidence and help ensure they leave school with the grades needed to build a bright future.

What will I be doing?

• Tutoring 1-3 pupils in Year 5 or 6, or Year 7, 10 or 11.

• Commit to one hour a week, for up to 20 weeks. You choose the day and time to sign up to.

• Use our tutor workbooks to guide your pupils through activities that will boost their confidence and grades.

What you'll gain:

• Receive induction training, tutor workbooks and ongoing support.

• Develop skills like communication, leadership, and problem-solving.

• Meet like-minded people in our volunteer community.

• Travel expense reimbursement (up to £5 per session).

• Free DBS check.

This volunteer role is perfect for you if you:

• Are passionate about making a difference and helping young people succeed, particularly those facing disadvantage.

• Seek valuable experience working with children and are eager to hone essential skills such as communication, mentorship, and leadership – all highly valued in any career path.

• Have a busy schedule but are keen to contribute to your community, as this flexible role requires just one hour a week, either in-person or conveniently online.

We look for volunteers with:

• Solid subject knowledge in the area they wish to tutor, which may be demonstrated by a degree or grade B at A-level qualification (or equivalent) or relevant experience.

• The ability to explain concepts clearly and patiently.

• A commitment to supporting pupils’ academic progress.

We recognise that valuable experience can be gained through diverse routes, so if your qualifications differ from those mentioned - we still encourage you to apply! Please highlight any relevant experience or skills in your application.

We welcome applications from volunteers across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. (Please note: this is a volunteer, unpaid position.)

Our volunteers say:

" The Action Tutoring team has been fabulous in their support: timely updates, always available, closely following progress, and ready to intervene where needed, very professional indeed!"

"Volunteering is very rewarding. I would say the skills that one develops from teaching the pupils are transferable to any walk of life and make you a better person. I would highly recommend it."

YES is a registered charity supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and
young people in the Wycombe district. We are seeking a Trustee with legal expertise
to join our Board and help ensure strong governance, regulatory compliance, and
effective risk management.

This voluntary role offers the opportunity to use your knowledge to make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives.

About the Role

As a Trustee, you will share collective responsibility with your Board colleagues for the
governance and strategic direction of YES. As our Trustee with legal expertise, you will:

• Provide Board-level oversight on legal and regulatory matters
• Support the identification and management of legal risk
• Review key contracts, agreements, and governance documentation
• Advise the Board on relevant legal and policy developments

This is not a legal counsel role, but a strategic governance position. External legal advice will be sought where required.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has appropriate qualifications or substantial experience
• Understands (or is willing to learn) charity governance and regulation
• Can provide constructive challenge and clear advice to a Board
• Is committed to improving mental health outcomes for children and young people

We particularly welcome applications from people with diverse lived experience, including LGBTQ+ communities, global majority backgrounds, and lived experience of mental health challenges.
 

Volunteer Head of People, Culture & Talent

Unlock YOUR Potential – Adult Social Mobility Charity

Location: Remote

Hours: Flexible

Type: Volunteer Leadership Role

Shape the Culture, People Strategy, and Talent Development of a Charity That Changes Lives

Unlock YOUR Potential is an ambitious adult social mobility charity dedicated to supporting people from deprived communities to gain the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to transform their lives. Through programmes in employability, personal development, wellbeing, and life skills, we empower adults to break cycles of disadvantage and step into brighter futures.

As we grow, we are seeking a visionary and values‑driven Head of People, Culture & Talent to help build the people systems, culture, and leadership foundations of a charity ready to scale. This is a defining moment in our journey — and your expertise will help shape a healthy, inclusive, mission‑aligned organisation.

Your leadership will directly support people who deserve a second chance at success.

The Role: Volunteer Head of People, Culture & Talent

This is a key leadership position within our senior volunteer team. You will oversee the development of our people strategy, organisational culture, and volunteer talent pipeline, ensuring Unlock YOUR Potential is a place where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best.

You will work closely with the Founder and Board to build a modern, ethical, and human‑centred charity culture that reflects our mission and values.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development of a people and culture strategy that supports growth, wellbeing, and organisational excellence.

• Shape a positive, inclusive, and mission‑aligned culture across the charity.

• Oversee volunteer recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention.

• Build clear role structures, pathways, and support systems for volunteers and future staff.

• Develop policies and processes that promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and good governance.

• Support leadership development and capability‑building across the organisation.

• Advise the Founder and Board on people‑related risks, opportunities, and long‑term workforce planning.

• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all areas of the charity.

• Ensure people practices reflect Charity Commission expectations and best practice in the sector.

• Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the charity as a senior leader.

What You’ll Bring

We welcome applications from people with experience in HR, people development, organisational culture, talent management, or leadership. You do not need prior charity experience — just a commitment to learning and to building a healthy, values‑driven organisation.

You will bring:

• Professional experience in HR, people management, organisational development, or culture‑building.

• Strong understanding of people processes, safeguarding, and ethical leadership.

• A passion for social mobility, equality, and empowering adults to thrive.

• The ability to design systems, policies, and structures that support people and culture.

• Excellent communication, empathy, and relationship‑building skills.

• Integrity, reliability, and a commitment to good governance.

• A collaborative, supportive, and mission‑driven mindset.

What You’ll Gain

• A senior leadership role shaping the people and culture foundations of a national‑ambition charity.

• The opportunity to build systems that ensure long‑term organisational health and impact.

• Valuable strategic HR and leadership experience for your professional portfolio.

• Flexible volunteering that fits around your life and commitments.

• The fulfilment of knowing your expertise is helping adults transform their lives.

Be the Architect of a Culture That Changes Lives

If you’re ready to use your people expertise to support a charity with heart, purpose, and ambition, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build a supportive, inclusive, and empowering Unlock YOUR Potential — where people and culture are at the heart of everything we do.

Help shape the future of a youth mental health charity.

YES is seeking a Trustee with Human Resources expertise to join our Board and help
ensure we are well-governed, sustainable, and able to support the mental health and
wellbeing of children and young people.

As a Trustee, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the charity and, as our HR lead
Trustee, provide insight and constructive challenge on people and workforce
matters. This is a strategic, non-operational role where your professional experience
can make a real difference.

What you’ll be doing

• Acting as the Board’s lead Trustee for Human Resources
• Providing strategic HR insight to support decision-making
• Advising on HR policies, workforce planning, and best practice
• Helping ensure compliance with employment law, Charity Commission guidance, and good governance

What we’re looking for

• Professional experience in HR or people management
• Ability to think strategically and offer constructive challenge
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and ethical leadership
• A passion for improving outcomes for children and young people
• Trustee or charity experience is welcome but not essential

What difference will you make?

Your expertise will help YES build a strong, supported workforce, manage risk
eFectively, and grow sustainably - ensuring more children and young people can
access high-quality mental health support.

Join CAP's Board and help transform the UK's relationship with alcohol.

Applications close: Monday 2nd March 2026

Location: Hybrid/London Bridge

Time commitment: Equivalent of 1 day per month

After 18 years of proven local impact, Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) stands at an extraordinary inflexion point. What began as a pioneering pilot in 2007 has grown into the UK’s most effective approach to tackling underage drinking, with over 300 partnerships already established across England, Scotland and Wales. But our greatest achievements may still lie ahead.

Who we are

The numbers tell a compelling story. Across our network, we’ve achieved a 63% reduction in weekly drinking among under-18s, a 44% reduction in anti-social behaviour and 98% pass rates in Challenge 25 compliance tests following our training. We’ve surveyed over 42,000 young people, gathering evidence that has shaped policy and practice nationwide. Yet perhaps our most significant discovery came through groundbreaking research into the issue that remained stubbornly resistant to change: parental supply of alcohol to children.

While we celebrated success after success in reducing underage drinking through retailer training and youth engagement, one statistic troubled us. More than 6 in 10 children aged 11-15 who drink regularly still obtained their alcohol from their parents. Despite all our community interventions, this remained the single biggest driver of underage alcohol consumption.

That challenge led us to commission to conduct the most comprehensive review ever undertaken of why parents supply alcohol to their children and what interventions might change this behaviour. Parents aren’t acting from malice or ignorance alone – they’re driven by complex beliefs about protection, social norms, and misplaced confidence in their ability to teach “responsible drinking” to their children by allowing them to sample alcohol while their brains are still developing.

Armed with these insights, CAP secured unprecedented funding increases from our industry partners, who recognised that addressing parental supply could transform the landscape of underage drinking. Our annual income has doubled, our team has expanded significantly, and we’re now positioned to pilot evidence-based interventions that could change parental behaviour at scale.

This is where our story becomes your opportunity. CAP is transitioning from a programme with significant local impact to one with genuine national reach. Our analysis suggests we need to double our current coverage – establishing perhaps 250-300 additional partnerships in high-harm areas across the UK. We’re developing the first systematic campaign to tackle parental supply, with pilots planned across six locations that could lay the groundwork for national policy change and action.

We’ve also expanded our remit to support 18–25-year-olds, recognising that our work with under-18s creates a perfect foundation for promoting safer drinking cultures in universities and young adult communities. Projects like our Cardiff CAP’s groundbreaking work on alcohol-free student activities show the potential for reshaping social norms around alcohol throughout young adulthood.

About the roles

To realise this vision, we need new Board Directors who can provide both strategic wisdom and operational insight during our most ambitious period of growth. We’re particularly seeking individuals with deep expertise in

• Finance (ideally a qualified accountant)
• Marketing and public influence
• Government relations at local or national level
• Adolescent development or education

Experience in Scotland or Wales would be especially valuable as we prioritise expansion in these high-harm regions.

This isn’t a typical non-executive role. You’ll be helping to steer an organisation that’s pioneering new approaches to one of the UK’s most persistent public health and social challenges.

You’ll work alongside an independent chair in Derek Lewis, industry representatives who are committed to our mission, and fellow independent directors who bring diverse expertise to our governance.

The policy landscape has never been more receptive to evidence-based approaches to alcohol harm reduction. The Westminster and devolved governments increasingly recognise that traditional enforcement-only approaches have limitations, and our track record of delivering measurable impact through partnership working positions us perfectly to influence national policy.

More importantly, we have the research foundation, funding commitments, and operational capacity to achieve transformational change. Our pilots on parental supply interventions, if successful, could influence how the UK approaches underage drinking prevention for generations to come. Our expansion into high-harm areas could bring effective prevention to communities that have struggled with alcohol-related problems for decades.

The commitment is manageable but meaningful: five board meetings annually (two in-person near London Bridge, three virtual), occasional evening events, and informal advisory support to our small but dynamic executive team. Overall we expect the time commitment to be the equivalent of a day a month.

If you’re someone who believes that evidence-based interventions can create lasting social change, who has experience in strategic leadership, and who wants to contribute to work that directly improves young people’s life chances, we’d welcome your interest. You’ll join a board that’s committed to CAP’s constitutional objectives while providing the strategic oversight needed to navigate our most ambitious period of growth.

CAP has spent 18 years building the foundations for this moment. We now have the tools, the team, and the momentum to achieve significant new progress. The question is whether you’ll join us in writing the next chapter of this story.

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Applications for this role close on Monday 2nd March 2026.

We are looking for someone who shares our vision of shaping a recognised, valued and inclusive sport and physical activity sector that everyone can be a part of, and who is committed to the highest levels of governance, risk management and assurance.

The Audit and Probity Committee reports directly to CIMSPA’s Board of Trustees and is a crucial part of our governance structure, overseeing our risk landscape.  By ensuring that risk is adequately managed and that the organisation is governed with integrity, the committee guides CIMSPA’s strategic decision-making processes.  Alongside this, the committee provides oversight, challenge and scrutiny across a range of areas, including our internal controls and our financial performance and management. 

Specialisms

Based on the committee’ annual skills review, we have identified the following specialisms as a priority for recruitment:

• Government and policy-making

• Legal and regulatory

Therefore we are seeking to appoint a committee member with significant experience in at least one of these areas.

Core Skills

We also expect all committee members to have significant experience in one or more of the following:

• Finance

• Audit and risk

• Governance and compliance

• Our system interventions (as detailed in our strategy)

• Business and commercial

• Digital

Please note - an in-depth knowledge of the sport and physical activity sector is not essential.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring that the committee fulfils its purpose as stated in its Terms of Reference.
• Ensuring that the committee complies with CIMSPA’s Charter and Statutes, charity law, company law and all other relevant legislation/regulations as they relate to the committee.
• Managing CIMSPA’s resources responsibly and honestly, with a duty of prudence.
• Working in partnership with CIMSPA’s CEO or senior leadership team to ensure the strategic aims of the organisation are achieved as they relate to the committee, maintaining a management and oversight role.
• Ensuring that the committee is accountable.

Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd March 2026 at 9am

Provisional date for virtual interviews: Monday 16th March 2026

Volunteer Trustee

Unlock YOUR Potential – Adult Social Mobility Charity

Location: Remote

Hours: Flexible

Type: Volunteer Leadership Role

Join Our Board and Help Shape the Next Chapter of a Charity That Changes Lives

Unlock YOUR Potential is an ambitious adult social mobility charity dedicated to supporting people from deprived communities to gain the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to transform their lives. Through programmes in employability, personal development, wellbeing, and life skills, we empower adults to break cycles of disadvantage and step into brighter futures.

As we enter our next chapter of growth, we are seeking passionate, committed Trustees to join our Board and help steer the strategic direction, governance, and long‑term impact of our charity. This is a pivotal moment in our development — and your leadership could help shape a national movement for adult social mobility.

Your insight, experience, and judgement will directly support people who deserve a second chance at success.

The Role: Volunteer Trustee

As a Trustee, you will play a central role in guiding the charity’s strategy, governance, and mission delivery. You will work closely with the Founder and fellow Board members to ensure Unlock YOUR Potential is impactful, sustainable, and governed to the highest standards.

This is an opportunity to help shape a young, values‑driven charity as it grows — bringing your expertise, perspective, and passion to a mission that matters.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to the strategic vision, direction, and long‑term planning of the charity.

• Ensure strong governance, transparency, and compliance with Charity Commission requirements.

• Support the development of programmes, partnerships, and income streams.

• Provide constructive challenge, insight, and oversight across key areas of the charity’s work.

• Champion our mission, values, and commitment to social mobility and equality.

• Act as an ambassador for the charity, helping build relationships and credibility.

• Work collaboratively with the Board and Founder to guide the charity through growth and change.

• Bring your professional expertise to strengthen decision‑making, risk management, and organisational development.

What You’ll Bring

We welcome applications from people with a wide range of professional backgrounds. You do not need prior trustee experience — just the willingness to learn and the commitment to govern responsibly.

You will bring:

• Professional expertise in any relevant field (e.g., governance, HR, operations, finance, safeguarding, fundraising, community development, communications, lived experience, or leadership).

• Strong judgement, integrity, and a commitment to good governance.

• A passion for social mobility, equality, and empowering adults to thrive.

• The ability to think strategically and contribute to high‑level decision‑making.

• A collaborative, supportive, and mission‑driven mindset.

• The confidence to ask questions, challenge constructively, and champion accountability.

What You’ll Gain

• A senior leadership role shaping the future of a national‑ambition charity.

• The opportunity to influence systems, culture, and strategy at a formative stage.

• Valuable governance experience for your professional development.

• Flexible volunteering that fits around your life and commitments.

• The fulfilment of knowing your leadership is helping adults transform their lives.

Be a Steward of a Mission That Matters

If you’re ready to use your expertise, insight, and passion to support a charity with heart, purpose, and ambition, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help guide Unlock YOUR Potential into its next chapter — building a transparent, impactful, and life‑changing charity for the communities we serve.

Volunteer Graphic Designer (Brand & Logo Re‑Design)

Unlock YOUR Potential – Adult Social Mobility Charity

Location: Remote

Hours: Flexible

Type: Volunteer

Help Us Re‑Imagine a Brand That Changes Lives

Unlock YOUR Potential is a new, ambitious adult social mobility charity dedicated to transforming the futures of people from deprived communities. We exist to equip adults with the skills, confidence, tools, and opportunities they need to learn, grow, and succeed in life.

Our programmes, spanning employability, personal development, wellbeing, and life skills—are designed to break cycles of disadvantage and open doors to brighter futures. We are building something powerful, hopeful, and life‑changing. Now we need a visual identity that reflects that mission.

That’s where you come in.

The Role: Volunteer Graphic Designer (Logo Re‑Brand)

We are looking for a creative, thoughtful, and mission‑driven Graphic Designer to help us re‑brand our charity logo and shape the visual identity that will carry our message across the UK.

You will take our existing concept and evolve it into a brand that feels:

• Bold and Empowering

• Warm and Human

• Professional and Trustworthy

• Rooted in hope and opportunity

Our signature vibrant orange must remain at the heart of the brand, symbolising energy, optimism, and transformation but we welcome your creative vision for how it can shine.

What You’ll Do

• Re‑design and modernise our charity logo while keeping the core vibrant orange colour.

• Develop a refreshed visual identity that reflects empowerment, growth, and social mobility.

• Create brand assets we can use across digital platforms, print materials, and fundraising campaigns.

• Collaborate with the Founder to ensure the brand aligns with our mission and values.

• Help shape the look and feel of a charity that will support thousands of adults to change their lives.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in graphic design, branding, or visual communication.

• A portfolio showcasing your creativity and design style.

• Passion for social impact, equality, and helping people reach their potential.

• Ability to translate mission and emotion into visual identity.

• A collaborative, open, and imaginative approach.

What You’ll Gain

• A chance to lead the visual identity of a national charity from the ground up.

• A meaningful project for your portfolio with real social impact.

• Flexible volunteering that fits around your life.

• The opportunity to contribute to a mission that changes lives, families, and communities.

• The satisfaction of knowing your work will inspire hope and opportunity for years to come.

Join Us in Unlocking Potential

If you’re ready to use your creativity to spark change—and help build a brand that empowers adults to rewrite their futures—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us bring Unlock YOUR Potential to life.

Volunteer Employability Programme Manager

Unlock YOUR Potential – Adult Social Mobility Charity

Location: Remote

Hours: Flexible

Type: Volunteer Management Role

Lead the Creation of a Life‑Changing Employability Programme

Unlock YOUR Potential is a new, ambitious adult social mobility charity dedicated to supporting people from deprived communities to gain the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to transform their lives. Through programmes in employability, personal development, wellbeing, and life skills, we empower adults to break cycles of disadvantage and step into brighter futures.

We are now building our flagship Employability Programme and we are seeking a passionate, organised, and visionary Employability Manager to lead its creation, launch, and ongoing delivery.

Your leadership will directly shape the journeys of adults striving for a better future.

The Role: Volunteer Employability Programme Manager

This is a hands‑on, strategic, and deeply meaningful role. You will design, develop, and manage our employability programme from the ground up, ensuring it is impactful, empowering, and accessible to adults who need it most.

You will work closely with the Founder to build a programme that supports participants into employment, training, and long‑term progression.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the full set‑up of our employability programme, from design to delivery.

• Develop a curriculum that includes job‑search skills, CV building, interview preparation, workplace confidence, and career planning.

• Build partnerships with employers, training providers, and community organisations.

• Recruit, support, and coordinate volunteers and facilitators involved in programme delivery.

• Oversee participant onboarding, engagement, and progression tracking.

• Ensure the programme is inclusive, empowering, and aligned with our mission of social mobility.

• Monitor outcomes and continuously improve the programme based on feedback and data.

• Represent the charity in external meetings, events, and partnership discussions.

• Work closely with the Founder to shape long‑term employability strategy and growth.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in employability, careers guidance, adult education, training, or programme management.

• Strong organisational and leadership skills.

• A passion for social mobility, equality, and empowering adults to succeed.

• The ability to design structured, engaging, and practical learning experiences.

• Confidence building relationships with employers and partners.

• A supportive, compassionate, and participant‑centred approach.

• Creativity, initiative, and a commitment to building something meaningful from the ground up.

What You’ll Gain

• A leadership role shaping a flagship programme for a national charity.

• The opportunity to design a service that will change lives, families, and communities.

• A meaningful addition to your professional portfolio and leadership experience.

• Flexible volunteering that fits around your life and commitments.

• The fulfilment of knowing your work directly helps adults overcome barriers and unlock their potential.

Be the Architect of Opportunity

If you’re ready to use your skills to build and lead a programme that transforms lives, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us unlock potential across the UK.

Unlock YOUR Potential

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