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This Role Builds Strategic Alliances That Multiply Impact
At Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C., building sustainable partnerships with businesses and organisations is central to our mission. The Corporate Sponsorship and Partnerships Officer ensures that our vision connects with external supporters who share our values and want to contribute meaningfully to systemic change. You will identify, cultivate, and manage relationships that provide financial support, in-kind contributions, and strategic collaborations, helping the C.I.C thrive while maintaining ethical and values-aligned partnerships. This is not a transactional sales role. It is a strategic, high-impact, and relationship-focused role critical to the C.I.C’s sustainability.
Why This Role Matters
- Corporate partnerships and sponsorships:
- Provide vital funding to expand CIC programmes
- Enable community projects, events, and campaigns
- Strengthen credibility and visibility in the broader ecosystem
Without this role, potential opportunities for collaboration, funding, and influence could be lost. With it, the CIC can scale its impact ethically and strategically.
Purpose of the Role
This role exists to:
- Research, identify, and approach potential corporate partners and sponsors
- Develop partnership proposals and sponsorship packages aligned with CIC priorities
- Manage relationships with sponsors, ensuring transparency, alignment, and mutual benefit
- Support the Fundraising Director in building strategic alliances that amplify impact
- Ensure all corporate engagements uphold CIC values, trauma-informed practices, and anti-exploitative principles
- You are the connector that turns shared values into actionable support.
About the role:
To create, manage, and optimise content and communications that engage donors and the community, ensuring consistent messaging, ethical standards, and alignment with campaigns and organisational values.
Experience Qualification and Requirements
Essential / Highly Valued Experience
- Experience in copywriting, communications, journalism, or similar.
- Familiarity with email marketing platforms and newsletter creation (e.g., Mailchimp, CiviCRM, or equivalent).
- Experience developing content for fundraising or donor engagement.
- Social media content creation for organisational impact.
- Strong editing, proofreading, and content planning skills.
- Ability to write clearly, persuasively, and in a tone consistent with the C.I.C’s values.
- Understanding of audience segmentation and personalised communications.
- Awareness of data protection, confidentiality, GDPR, and safeguarding requirements.
- Experience tracking engagement metrics and refining communications based on results.
- Collaborative skills to work with multiple teams and volunteers.
- Ability to adapt content for different audiences, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
Desirable / Can Be Developed
- Experience producing multi-channel campaigns (email, social media, print).
- Knowledge of design and layout tools for content (e.g., Canva, InDesign).
- Volunteer coordination and mentoring experience.
- Analytical skills to interpret donor response data.
Qualifications
- Formal qualifications not required.
- Equivalent professional experience in communications, content creation, or donor engagement is highly valued.
Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties
- Develop compelling, clear, and accurate content for donor and community communications, including:
- Emails and newsletters
- Campaign materials and updates
- Fundraising appeals and donor acknowledgements
- Maintain consistent organisational voice and messaging across all communications channels.
- Collaborate closely with the Fundraising Director to align content with fundraising campaigns and donor engagement strategies.
- Work with the Social Media Team to ensure content complements online campaigns and wider communications.
- Track donor engagement and responses to communications, using feedback to refine messaging, segmentation, and targeting.
- Support segmentation and personalisation of donor communications to maximise relevance and impact.
- Ensure all communications comply with data protection, confidentiality, and ethical standards (GDPR, safeguarding, and organisational policies).
- Adapt content for different community audiences, ensuring accessibility, clarity and inclusivity.
- Proofread, edit, and review communications for accuracy, tone, and impact before distribution.
- Contribute to content planning and calendars, coordinating timing and messaging with campaign schedules.
- Provide guidance and support to other volunteers involved in communications or content creation.
- Maintain documentation of communications templates, processes, and donor engagement metrics.
- Actively participate in team meetings to share insights, track performance, and improve communications strategy.
What You Gain
- Founding-level experience in corporate partnerships and sponsorship strategy
- Leadership exposure in high-stakes negotiation and collaboration
- Opportunity to shape sustainable funding models for a high-impact C.I.C
- Priority consideration for future paid roles
- Direct contribution to community empowerment and systemic change
This role builds strategic influence, partnership management, and ethical fundraising skills.
This role is not suitable if you:
- Prefer transactional sales over relationship building
- Avoid high-responsibility or strategic thinking roles
- Are seeking immediate paid employment
- Are uncomfortable negotiating or representing an ethical, trauma-informed organisation
Important to Be Clear
- This is a volunteer role during the C.I.C’s build phase
- It carries real responsibility for relationship-building and fundraising sustainability
- Paid roles will emerge as funding and sustainability allow
Formal qualifications are not required, but desirable.
Essential equivalent experience mandatory.
Next Steps:
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to:
- A values-led conversation
- A practical discussion about event planning, coordination, and execution
If you believe that well-organised, purposeful events can change communities, and that experiences inspire action, this role is for you.
A Final Word
Partnerships are about values, not logos.
If you know that:
- Ethical funding protects the mission
- Who we align with reflects who we are
- Long-term impact beats short-term gain
If you’re ready to use your experience to empower others and bring healing to your community, we’d love to hear from you. Upload your CV and/or send a short cover letter explaining why this mission matters to you
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
This Role Amplifies Our Mission Through Words and Connection
At Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C., every story, every update, and every donor communication is a chance to build trust, mobilise communities, and fuel systemic change. The Content and Donor Communication Specialist ensures that our messaging is consistent, compelling, and aligned with our values, translating the C.I.C’s mission, impact, and vision into content that engages donors, volunteers, and wider audiences. This role is not about casual posting or generic marketing. It is about strategically shaping how the CIC’s story is heard and acted upon.
Purpose of the Role
This role exists to:
- Craft and manage communications for donors, stakeholders, and the wider community
- Translate survivor-led stories and CIC activities into impactful messaging
- Develop content for emails, newsletters, social media, and fundraising campaigns
- Support the Fundraising Director in building donor relationships through clear, engaging, and ethical communication
- Ensure all content aligns with CIC values, trauma-informed practice, and safeguarding policies
You are the voice that converts purpose into action.
About the role:
To create and manage compelling content for donor and community communications, maintaining consistent messaging, ethical standards, and alignment with campaigns to enhance engagement, retention, and organisational impact.
Experience Qualification and Requirements
Essential / Highly Valued Experience
- Professional or voluntary experience in copywriting, communications, or journalism.
- Experience creating email newsletters, donor updates, or fundraising communications.
- Strong understanding of donor engagement strategies and how content impacts retention.
- Experience creating content for social media with organisational or campaign objectives in mind.
- Editing, proofreading, and content planning skills.
- Ability to maintain a consistent organisational voice across platforms.
- Familiarity with GDPR, data protection, and safeguarding requirements for communications.
- Skills in tracking and interpreting engagement metrics and refining communications accordingly.
- Collaborative skills to work effectively with multiple teams, volunteers, and directors.
- Ability to adapt content for different audiences and ensure accessibility and inclusivity.
- Strong organisational and project management skills for content planning and scheduling.
- Experience in creating templates, guides, or standardised communication processes.
Desirable / Can Be Developed
- Experience using email marketing or newsletter platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, CiviCRM).
- Knowledge of digital content analytics tools to monitor performance.
- Experience mentoring or supporting volunteers in communications roles.
- Ability to integrate donor communications with wider fundraising campaigns and events.
- Familiarity with multi-channel campaign planning and content strategy.
- Skills in visual content creation or basic design for communication purposes.
Qualifications
- Formal qualifications not required.
- Equivalent professional or voluntary experience in communications, content creation, or donor engagement highly valued.
Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties
- Develop clear, engaging, and accurate copy for all donor and community communications, including:
- Emails and newsletters
- Fundraising campaign materials
- Donor updates and acknowledgements
- Event promotions and volunteer communications
- Maintain a consistent organisational voice and messaging across all communication channels.
- Collaborate with the Fundraising Director to ensure content aligns with campaign goals, donor engagement strategies, and organisational priorities.
- Work with the Social Media Team to ensure content supports multi-channel campaigns and wider communications objectives.
- Track donor engagement, feedback, and responses to communications to identify patterns and refine messaging for maximum impact.
- Support segmentation, personalisation, and targeting of communications to ensure relevance and donor retention.
- Ensure compliance with data protection (GDPR), safeguarding, confidentiality, and ethical standards in all communications.
- Collaborate with volunteers and other teams to adapt content for different audiences, ensuring inclusivity, accessibility, and cultural sensitivity.
- Proofread, edit, and quality-check all content before publication to ensure accuracy and professional presentation.
- Contribute to content planning, calendars, and scheduling to maintain regular, timely, and coordinated communications.
- Assist in developing templates, guides, or SOPs for donor and community communications.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to other volunteers involved in content creation or communications.
- Monitor performance metrics for communications and produce reports to inform strategy and campaign planning.
- Ensure all communications reflect and uphold the C.I.C’s values, culture, and brand identity.
This role is not suitable if you:
- Prefer casual or low-commitment volunteering
- Are seeking immediate paid employment
- Want to write content without considering impact or ethics
- Are uncomfortable working with sensitive or trauma-informed material
Important to Be Clear:
- This is a volunteer role during the C.I.C’s build phase
- It carries real responsibility for shaping our messaging and donor relationships
- Paid roles will emerge as funding and sustainability allow
Formal qualifications are not required, but desirable.
Essential equivalent experience mandatory.
Next Steps:
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to:
- A values-led conversation
- A practical discussion about content, storytelling, and donor engagement
If you believe that words can transform communities, and that authentic storytelling drives action, this role is for you.
A Final Word
Words carry weight. They can heal or harm.
If you know that:
Survivor stories deserve care, not clicks. Donors deserve honesty, not spin. Communication is part of safeguarding
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
MINDSET is a new, volunteer‑run charity with a bold mission: to transform men’s lives across England by giving them what so many have been missing — space, brotherhood, and community. We will deliver non‑therapeutic programmes that help men open up, connect, and grow through workshops, creative activities, group experiences, and community‑based projects.
Our volunteers are the heart of this mission. To support them, develop them, and help them thrive, we are looking for passionate Trainer volunteers who can design and deliver engaging, empowering training sessions that build confidence, skills, and purpose.
Your training will help volunteers feel ready, capable, and inspired — and that will directly impact the men we serve.
The Role
As a Trainer at MINDSET, you will plan, organise, and deliver a range of training sessions that equip our volunteers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to excel in their roles. You will help shape a learning culture that is uplifting, supportive, and rooted in personal and professional growth.
This is a role for someone who believes in people, believes in community, and believes that learning can change lives.
What You’ll Lead & Deliver
Plan & Deliver High‑Quality Training
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Design and deliver engaging training sessions for volunteers across the charity.
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Cover essential topics such as communication, safeguarding, boundaries, teamwork, leadership, and role‑specific skills.
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Ensure training is accessible, inclusive, and empowering.
Support Volunteer Growth & Development
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Build volunteers’ confidence, competence, and readiness for their roles.
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Help volunteers develop personally and professionally through ongoing learning.
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Create safe, supportive spaces where volunteers can ask questions, practise skills, and grow.
Collaborate with the Volunteer Team
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Work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator and Volunteering Officers to identify training needs.
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Help shape a training programme that supports the whole volunteer journey.
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Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and shared learning.
Develop Training Materials & Resources
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Create handouts, guides, presentations, and practical tools volunteers can use.
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Support the development of an internal training library for future volunteers.
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Ensure all materials reflect MINDSET’s values and tone.
Champion Our Values
- Brotherhood.
- Empowerment.
- Integrity.
- Growth.
You will embed these values into every training session you deliver.
Why Join MINDSET
- Make a Real Difference
Your training will directly empower volunteers — and through them, the men we support.
- Help Build a National Movement
Shape the learning culture of a charity with the potential to transform men’s wellbeing across England.
- Join a Purpose‑Driven Team
Collaborate with passionate volunteers united by a shared mission to uplift men and communities.
- Grow as a Trainer
Develop your facilitation, leadership, and training design skills while helping others grow.
More Than a Training Role
This is your chance to help build a movement that gives men what they’ve been missing — connection, community, and a sense of belonging.
A chance to help volunteers feel confident, capable, and inspired. A chance to shape the future of MINDSET through powerful, meaningful learning experiences.
If you’re ready to train, uplift, and empower a community of volunteers, we’d love to build MINDSET with you.
To empower men across England to take charge of their mental wellbeing and personal growth through connection, conversation, and community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
MINDSET is a new, volunteer‑run charity with a bold mission: to transform men’s lives across England by giving them what so many have been missing — space, brotherhood, and community. We will deliver non‑therapeutic programmes that help men open up, connect, and grow through workshops, creative activities, group experiences, and community‑based projects.
We believe every man deserves a place where he feels supported, understood, and part of something bigger. To bring this movement to life, we need a talented Graphic Designer who can help us build a powerful, recognisable visual identity that inspires trust, hope, and connection.
Your creativity will help men find us. Your designs will help men feel welcome. Your work will help build a movement.
The Role
As our Graphic Designer, you will shape the visual heartbeat of MINDSET. You will create bold, uplifting, movement‑ready designs that help us reach men across England and communicate our mission with clarity, dignity, and emotional impact.
This is a role for someone who believes in the power of design to move people, tell stories, and build community.
What You’ll Create
Core Brand & Promotional Materials
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Roller banners and large‑format banners.
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Posters, leaflets, and printed promotional assets.
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Booklets, guides, and information packs.
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Internal documents, templates, and branded materials.
Digital & Social Media Assets
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Social media posts, templates, and campaign graphics.
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Website graphics, branded images, and digital banners.
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Infographics that communicate our mission clearly and powerfully.
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Motion graphics for online campaigns and awareness content.
Additional Creative Assets
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Business stationery (letterheads, business cards, email signatures).
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Stickers, badges, and small‑format branded items.
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Visual assets for events, workshops, and community programmes.
What You’ll Bring
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A passion for design that uplifts, inspires, and communicates purpose.
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Creativity that balances emotional resonance with clean, accessible design.
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Ability to work collaboratively with our Volunteer Coordinator and wider team.
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A desire to help build a movement that gives men the space and support they deserve.
Why Join MINDSET
- Shape the Visual Identity of a National Movement
Your designs will be the face of MINDSET — seen in communities, online, and across England.
- Make a Real Difference
Your work will help men find connection, confidence, and community.
- Join a Purpose‑Driven Team
Collaborate with passionate volunteers united by a shared mission to uplift men and transform lives.
- Creative Freedom & Growth
Bring your ideas to life, experiment, and help build a brand that stands for hope, dignity, and brotherhood.
More Than a Design Role
This is your chance to help build a movement that gives men what they’ve been missing — connection, community, and a sense of belonging.
A chance to help men rediscover their strength, dignity, and hope. A chance to shape the future of MINDSET through powerful, meaningful design.
If you’re ready to create something impactful, inspiring, and life‑changing, we’d love to build MINDSET with you.
To empower men across England to take charge of their mental wellbeing and personal growth through connection, conversation, and community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Membership and Community Lay Trustee
Are you looking for a purpose-driven opportunity to share your expertise?
Join the Board as a Trustee
We’re RCOT, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. We’ve championed the profession and the people behind it for over 90 years; today, we’re thriving with over 36,000 members.
We’re seeking a Membership and Community Lay Trustee to join our Board and sit alongside our nine elected trustees from our membership to provide additional business skills and expertise.
Are you looking for a purpose-driven opportunity to share your expertise? As a lay trustee of RCOT, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a profession that transforms lives every day. You’ll contribute your expertise to a values-driven organisation that champions inclusion, innovation and excellence in healthcare. This is a unique opportunity to influence strategy, collaborate with passionate professionals and make sure occupational therapy continues to improve the wellbeing of people across the UK.
You’ll provide strategic oversight and expert guidance on membership growth, engagement and community development. Working alongside fellow trustees, you will support the organisation to build a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable professional community that reflects its charitable purpose.
Time commitment
This is an unpaid volunteer role, and you will be reimbursed out of pocket expenses. The time you’ll need to commit is circa one day a month, with flexibility.
How to apply
If you are interested in this role and have board level experience or experience advising boards, please download a copy of our application pack. You’ll find further details about the role and the time commitment, as well as information about the Board and its responsibilities within the pack.
Closing date: Sunday 15 February 2026.
Interview dates: There will be a two-stage interview process.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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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!
MINDSET is a new, volunteer‑run charity with a bold mission: to transform men’s lives across England by giving them something too many have been missing — space, brotherhood, and community. We create non‑therapeutic programmes where men can breathe, connect, grow, and rediscover their strength without judgment or pressure.
Through workshops, creative projects, group activities, and community‑based experiences, we help men build confidence, resilience, and purpose. We believe every man deserves a place where he feels supported, understood, and part of something bigger.
To bring this movement to life, we’re looking for a passionate and skilled Volunteer Coordinator to help shape our culture, build our volunteer family, and lay the foundations of a national force for good.
The Role
As our Volunteer Coordinator, you will be the heartbeat of our volunteer community. You will design and deliver a volunteering experience that feels uplifting, empowering, and deeply human — ensuring every volunteer feels welcomed, valued, and inspired to make a difference.
This is a role for someone who believes in people, believes in community, and believes that men deserve spaces where they can show up as themselves and grow.
What You’ll Lead
Build a Volunteering Programme with Purpose
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Create a clear, inclusive, and inspiring volunteering framework.
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Shape recruitment pathways and onboarding journeys that feel warm, structured, and meaningful.
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Ensure our processes protect wellbeing, dignity, and accessibility.
Recruit & Onboard a Movement of Volunteers
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Attract passionate, skilled volunteers who want to uplift men and communities.
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Lead interviews, inductions, and welcome sessions that feel personal and empowering.
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Match volunteers to roles where they can thrive and contribute their best.
Grow a Culture of Brotherhood & Belonging
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Foster a supportive, positive, team‑spirited environment.
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Champion psychological safety, open communication, and genuine connection.
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Celebrate contributions and nurture long‑term engagement.
Build Systems That Sustain Community
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Develop volunteer handbooks, safeguarding processes, and people‑centred policies.
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Create systems for communication, supervision, and ongoing development.
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Ensure MINDSET remains a safe, ethical, uplifting space for all.
Live Our Values
- Brotherhood.
- Empowerment.
- Integrity.
- Growth.
You will help embed these values into every part of our volunteer experience.
Why Join MINDSET
- Be Part of Something That Changes Lives
Your work will help men find connection, confidence, and community — often for the first time in years.
- Build a National Movement from the Ground Up
Shape the culture, systems, and identity of a charity with the potential to transform men’s wellbeing across England.
- Join a Purpose‑Driven Community
Work alongside volunteers who care deeply about men’s mental wellbeing and want to make a real difference.
- Create with Freedom & Heart
Help shape the look, feel, and spirit of a movement built on authenticity, hope, and brotherhood.
More Than Volunteer Management
This is your chance to help build a movement that gives men what they’ve been missing connection, community, and a sense of belonging. A chance to help men rediscover their strength, dignity, and hope. A chance to shape the future of MINDSET.
If you’re ready to help build something powerful, positive, and life‑changing, we’d love to build MINDSET with you.
To empower men across England to take charge of their mental wellbeing and personal growth through connection, conversation, and community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Legal and Compliance Lay Trustee
Are you looking for a purpose-driven opportunity to share your expertise?
Join the Board as a Trustee
We’re RCOT, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. We’ve championed the profession and the people behind it for over 90 years; today, we’re thriving with over 36,000 members.
We’re seeking a Legal and Compliance Lay Trustee to join our Board and sit alongside our nine elected trustees from our membership to provide additional business skills and expertise.
Are you looking for a purpose-driven opportunity to share your expertise? As a lay trustee of RCOT, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a profession that transforms lives every day. You’ll contribute your expertise to a values-driven organisation that champions inclusion, innovation and excellence in healthcare. This is a unique opportunity to influence strategy, collaborate with passionate professionals and make sure occupational therapy continues to improve the wellbeing of people across the UK.
You’ll provide strategic oversight and expert guidance on legal, regulatory and compliance matters. Working alongside fellow trustees, you will ensure that RCOT operates within its legal framework and maintains high standards of governance and risk management.
Time commitment
This is an unpaid volunteer role, and you will be reimbursed out of pocket expenses. The time you’ll need to commit is circa one day a month, with flexibility.
How to apply
If you are interested in this role and have board level experience or experience advising boards, please download a copy of our application pack. You’ll find further details about the role and the time commitment, as well as information about the Board and its responsibilities within the pack.
Closing date: Sunday 15 February 2026.
Interview dates: There will be a two-stage interview process.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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.
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world.



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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!
At DAR we care passionately that everyone who seeks sanctuary in the UK deserves to be welcomed, treated with dignity and supported to rebuild their lives in the UK. Our 65 volunteers provide that support through teaching English, helping them get to know Darlington, chatting, listening, fundraising and assisting with the running of our charity. Our Board of Trustees are a dedicated group of people of diverse backgrounds who are now seeking a Leader to take DAR to the next step in its development.
This is a strategic leadership role, with responsibility for leading the Trustee Board in its role of supporting our Executive Team, ensuring effective governance and compliance. We're looking for an engaging, inclusive leader with the energy and enthusiasm to encourage, inspire and enthuse our team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Digital, Technology and Cyber Security Lay Trustee
Are you looking for a purpose-driven opportunity to share your expertise?
Join the Board as a Trustee
We’re RCOT, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. We’ve championed the profession and the people behind it for over 90 years; today, we’re thriving with over 36,000 members.
We’re seeking a Digital, Technology and Cyber Security Lay Trustee to join our Board and sit alongside our nine elected trustees from our membership to provide additional business skills and expertise.
Are you looking for a purpose-driven opportunity to share your expertise? As a lay trustee of RCOT, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a profession that transforms lives every day. You’ll contribute your expertise to a values-driven organisation that champions inclusion, innovation and excellence in healthcare. This is a unique opportunity to influence strategy, collaborate with passionate professionals and make sure occupational therapy continues to improve the wellbeing of people across the UK.
You’ll provide strategic oversight and expert guidance on technology strategy, digital innovation (including AI), procurement and contracting, and cyber security. Working alongside fellow trustees, you will support RCOT to deliver a high-quality, cost-effective technology offer that's future-focused and aligned with best practice.
Time commitment
This is an unpaid volunteer role, and you will be reimbursed out of pocket expenses. The time you’ll need to commit is circa one day a month, with flexibility.
Closing date: Sunday 15 February 2026.
Interview dates: There will be a two-stage interview process.
Full details of this role, as well as other lay trustee roles, can be found on our website
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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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!
Our vision for volunteering
Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.
The difference you will make to cats and people
From elderly moggies to energic kittens, every day across the UK cats and kittens are in need of a temporary place to stay, and lots of love and TLC! We need more fosterers like you to provide a safe, temporary haven for cats and kittens and provide them with everything they need before they get their chance to land on their four paws and make a house a home.
You can expect us to
- Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
- Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
- Ensure you have all you need in place to foster the cat(s) in your care, for example equipment and food
- Cover all your foster cats’ expenses and agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
- Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities
What we need from you
- A stable, safe and compassionate environment in your home or in a purpose-built pen in your garden provided by us
- Enrich the cats’ experience in care including play, exercise and appropriate handling/interaction
- A willingness to complete some training in order to provide high standards of cat welfare
- Introduce cats to prospective adopters so they can find their forever home
- You can find out more about being a Fosterer on our website
Time expectation
Our volunteer fosterers usually spend around one and a half hours per day (around 10 to 13 hours per week) in this role, but this might vary depending on the number of cats or kittens in care.
You may be just the volunteer we've been looking for!
We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Overview:
The Administrator will play a vital role in supporting the smooth and efficient running of the organisation. This position involves handling administrative tasks, maintaining records, supporting communications, and assisting with event coordination. The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
General Administration:
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Maintain and update records, databases, and files.
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Handle correspondence, including emails and phone enquiries.
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Prepare reports, documents, and presentations as required.
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Support meeting coordination, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and minute-taking.
Financial & Office Support:
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Assist with processing invoices, expenses, and financial records.
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Monitor office supplies and place orders when necessary.
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Support the Head of Operations with budget tracking and financial documentation.
Event & Programme Support:
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Assist in organising events, workshops, and meetings.
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Coordinate logistics, including venue booking, catering, and materials.
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Support volunteer and participant communications.
Communications & Stakeholder Engagement:
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Maintain mailing lists and support donor communications.
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Assist in preparing newsletters, social media updates, and website content.
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Liaise with stakeholders, including funders, partners, and volunteers.
Qualifications & Skills:
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Previous experience in an administrative role.
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Strong organisational and time-management skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and cloud-based tools
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
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A passion for nonprofit work and community engagement.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and proactive individual who enjoys providing essential support to ensure the smooth running of a charitable organisation.
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!
Our vision for volunteering
Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.
The difference you will make to cats and people
At Cats Protection we help thousands of cats each year thanks to our dedicated and passionate volunteer groups and teams, all of which help our cats in different ways. Our treasurer volunteers maintain the finances of local groups and teams, ensuring they hold the funds needed to continue their vital work. Cats Protection relies solely on donations from generous members of the public, and our treasurer volunteers help make sure these funds are spent in the most effective way.
You can expect us to
- Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
- Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
- Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
- Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities
What we need from you
You’ll be:
- Preparing budgets
- Keeping accurate financial records
- Reporting financial records via ‘Cashlog’ (Cats Protection supplied software)
- Paying invoices and volunteer expenses
- Being part of a team which ensures there are sufficient funds to meet expenditure
- Updating and advising others on income received, expenditure and available funds
- Managing and monitoring donations made to the group
- Following financial procedures e.g. Gift Aid returns and VAT claims
Time expectation
Our current volunteer treasurers usually spend between 2 to 4 hours per week in this role. More hours may be required at certain times, such as towards the end of the financial year but support is always available.
You may be just the volunteer we’ve been looking for!
We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Are you a qualified Yoga Instructor who would enjoy facilitating weekly sessions to help individuals with their general well-being. This is an opportunity for you to share techniques with others.
Practicing yoga and mindfulness aim to quiet the mind in order to cultivate a deeper connection to and understanding of oneself. They both help with breathing techniques, pay attention to bodily sensations and learn to accept reality as it is in that moment.
What you will be doing
- Design session plans enabling all group members to increase fitness, suppleness and help them relax
- Teach the group yoga postures and breathing techniques which allow a range of mixed ages and abilities to participate
- Inspire and motivate people to attend and get involved in the group activities where possible and encourage the group to help design future sessions
- Keep a record of attendees, provide feedback and report any concerns to the staff team
The skills you need
- Skilled and qualified Yoga Instructor
- Good communication skills
- Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications.
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



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!
Our vision for volunteering
Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.
The difference you will make to cats and people
Without the passionate and committed teams of volunteers across Cats Protection we wouldn’t be able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us for help. The purpose of this role is to support the organisation with communications and administration at a local level. You’ll play an active part in the branch committee and support the branch with record keeping and planning, thus enabling more cats to be helped.
You expect us to
- Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
- Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
- Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
- Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities
What we need from you
You’ll be:
- Disseminating relevant organisation-wide information and updates to the branch volunteers
- Supporting engagement and communication between the branch and wider organisation
- Drafting committee meeting agendas and taking and sharing meeting minutes
- Supporting the efficient running of the branch by ensuring administration processes are carried out effectively
- Supporting the administration and update of the branch annual plan
- Sign-posting queries from members of the public
- Keeping branch records and information up to date and secure, using Cats Protection systems – training will be provided
Time expectation
Our support volunteers usually spend 2-5 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
You may be just the volunteer we’ve been looking for!
We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.