Volunteer roles

About the role

UK Feminista is looking for people committed to feminism and women’s equality to join our volunteer Board of Directors.

Founded in 2010, UK Feminista is a charitable organisation working for a society free from sexism and violence against women and girls. We campaign for systemic change so that women can enjoy their rights as enshrined in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. We exist to tackle the root causes of sex inequality. Our core programmes are combating commercial sexual exploitation; and tackling sexism and sexual harassment in education. Please read more about our programmes of work on our website.

The role of the Board of Directors is to:  

• Take legal and financial responsibility in order to safeguard the assets and the continuity of UK Feminista.  

• Be satisfied that financial information is accurate and that financial management systems and controls are robust and defensible.  

• Ensure that UK Feminista complies with its Articles of Association, company law and other relevant legislation and regulations.  

• Ensure that the policies and practices of UK Feminista meets the organisation’s needs, are in keeping with its charitable objects and strive to achieve best practise.

• Further the charitable objects of UK Feminista.  

In carrying out the collective responsibilities of the Board, the role of the individual Director is to:  

• Follow UK Feminista’s Code of Conduct at all times.  

• Declare conflicts of interest and exercise confidentiality and independent judgement at all times.  

• Contribute relevant knowledge and expertise to the organisation’s activities at the request of the Director.  

• Be a proactive advocate for UK Feminista.  

• Act as an ambassador to UK Feminista, including building the profile of the organisation; seeking relevant fundraising connections and support; and representing the organisation at meetings and acting as spokesperson when requested by the Director.  

• Contribute to the development of the organisational strategy through providing support, constructive challenge and ideas, in collaboration with the Director.  

About you 

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not require previous board experience. We particularly encourage applications from Black and ethnically minoritised, disabled and neurodivergent individuals.   

Person specification:

• Strong commitment to the aims of UK Feminista.  

• Strong understanding of sex inequality and commercial sexual exploitation.  

• An ability to work effectively as part of a team.  

• An ability and willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to complete Board Member duties. 

• An ability to think strategically and exercise good judgement.  

• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of being a Board Member. 

• An understanding of and commitment to upholding the Board’s governance role as distinct from the operational role of staff.  

• Knowledge, skills and experience in a field or practice of relevance to UK Feminista’s activities.  

• A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.  

We are seeking particular expertise in these areas: 

• Data protection 

• Finance and fundraising – in particular, fundraising areas outside of grants, and strategic partnership development

• Digital, marketing and public relations 

• Experience completing organisational transition to CIO 

Level of commitment 

UK Feminista is a small organisation, so this is a hands-on Board Member role. As well as four 90-minute online board meetings a year and attending an annual in-person Away Day in London, Board Members attend additional adhoc meetings, events and provide organisational support as needed. 

UK Feminista is a non-profit company limited by guarantee. No one on the Board of Directors is personally liable. 

Are you passionate about creating content?  Are you keen to make a difference and contribute to the impact BCWA makes? 

We’re looking for creative and collaborative volunteers to bring content ideas to life and prepare materials for events, helping BCWA engage with local communities and organisations. If you are enthusiastic about trends, are looking for opportunities to curate ideas with diverse teams and are a strong communicator who wants to help survivors, we’d love to have you on board as a Social Media Volunteer!

Social Media Volunteers volunteer alongside our Communications Officer, creating content that ensures information about the services Black Country Women’s Aid provide is widely available across communities. They help people connect with us online and learn more about how we help survivors cope and recover, alongside creating content and materials that educate people on challenging abuse and violence. Social Media Volunteers help BCWA further engage with the community and other sector partners. They collaborate with BCWA Service Managers and different teams to build content that effectively promotes services, events or fundraising drives. They think creatively, contributing their own ideas for content and bringing these to life.

Being a Social Media Volunteer might look like:

• Collaborating with BCWA staff to create content for BCWA communications
• Preparing materials for events, like leaflets and posters and keeping these organised
• Researching community groups, local organisations and other agencies for engagement
• Liaising with the Communications Officer to bring new content ideas to life
• Engaging with BCWA teams to promote events or fundraising drives
• Being an advocate for BCWA!

As a BCWA Social Media Volunteer, you’ll get:

• All the training you need to understand and be prepared for your role with us, so you can use your time with us to grow and learn!
• Regular check-ins and contact with our Volunteer Coordinator as an opportunity to catch up, reflect and feedback on your volunteering experience with us.
• Access to the Wisdom App and the BCWA wellbeing provision.
• Access high quality support and advice from BCWA whenever you need it.
• Your travel to and from sessions expensed. Lunch paid for if you volunteer for 6 hours or more.
• A reference to support you in your next steps, whether that is a voluntary or paid role elsewhere.
• The knowledge that you’re making a real difference to the lives of victims and survivors of violence and abuse as you volunteer alongside a passionate and experienced team!

Important information for all positions

Black Country Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.

Volunteering checks

As a responsible volunteer provider we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our volunteers are subject to the following checks:

Right to volunteer in the UK

To avoid discrimination we treat all volunteer applicants equally.

We therefore ask all volunteers to confirm they have a Right to Volunteer in the UK.

References

If offered a volunteer role, we will seek 2 references. Ideally, one of these should be your current or last employer, however we understand this isn’t always possible. We ask that one of your referees has known you at least a year.

Examples of references could include:

• a professional from your centre of study, for instance a teacher, lecturer or headteacher
• GP or health visitor
• a character reference from a person who knows you (no familial relations or partners)
• a civil servant from a government agency
• a bank manager

DBS

All volunteer roles are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level.

About Us

Influential Stars is a purpose driven platform connecting creators, supporters, and causes through exclusive experiences and campaigns that raise funds for UK charitable organisations. We are a growing team committed to delivering meaningful impact through professionally managed experiences.

Our Story

Influential Stars was founded by Lisa Connell, who is living with an inoperable brain tumour and has spent many years raising awareness and support for UK causes. The platform was created from a deeply personal belief that influence, connection, and community can be powerful forces for good when brought together in the right way.

Volunteers play a vital role in helping turn that vision into real world impact, enabling experiences that raise funds, create joy for winners, and support charitable organisations across the UK.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced, confident, and creative Volunteer Social Media Manager to take ownership of Influential Stars’ social media presence across multiple platforms.

This is a hands-on role for someone capable of planning, creating, and scheduling purposeful content that raises awareness, builds community engagement, and supports campaigns across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow Influential Stars’ social media presence across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn

• Plan, create, and schedule consistent content aligned with the organisation’s mission and tone of voice

• Develop content that inspires awareness, connection, and positive action

• Share stories, campaigns, and updates in a sensitive and engaging way

• Maintain content calendars and scheduling systems

• Monitor engagement and respond appropriately where required

• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure accurate and timely messaging

• Maintain brand consistency across all channels

• Stay informed about platform trends and opportunities to increase reach

Skills and Experience Required

Essential:

• Proven experience managing social media across multiple platforms

• Strong understanding of engagement and awareness driven content

• Excellent written communication skills and attention to tone

• Confidence working independently and taking ownership of output

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage content schedules

• Proactive, reliable, and professional approach

• Genuine connection to the organisation’s mission and values

Desirable:

• Experience managing accounts for charities, community organisations, or purpose led brands

• Familiarity with social media scheduling tools and analytics

• Experience working remotely within a team

• Based in London or Hertfordshire for occasional in person meetings (not essential)

Working Arrangement

• Fully remote position

• Flexible working hours depending on organisational needs

• Workload may vary as campaigns increase

• Occasional (optional) in person team meetings

Why Volunteer With Us

• Play a key role in shaping how a purpose driven platform communicates with the public

• Help amplify campaigns that support charities and individuals facing difficult circumstances

• Gain valuable senior level experience and portfolio visibility

• Join a mission driven organisation at an exciting stage of growth

• Flexible volunteering that can fit around other commitments

• Opportunity to contribute creatively while making a meaningful difference

Although this is currently a volunteer position, Influential Stars is actively working to grow the platform with the long term aim of creating paid roles. While we are unable to provide a timeframe and future opportunities will depend on the organisation’s growth and incoming work, this role offers the chance to be part of that journey from an early stage.

Volunteer Graphic Designer

Shape our brand. Bring our mission to life. Help transform futures across London.

Every movement needs a visual identity — something that captures its heart, its purpose, and its promise. At Unlock YOUR Potential, we are building a charity designed to change lives… and now we need a creative visionary who can help us tell that story through powerful, inspiring design.

If you’re a designer who wants your work to mean something, this is your moment.

Why This Role Matters

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

• Career coaching

• Employability skills

• Personal development

• Wellbeing support

• Life coaching

• Mentoring

• Access to opportunities that open doors

We already have an AI‑generated concept logo — but now we need a talented designer to refine it, elevate it, and help us build a cohesive, professional brand that reflects the strength and dignity of the people we serve.

Your creativity will help us launch our charity with impact, clarity, and confidence.

What You’ll Do

As our Volunteer Graphic Designer, you will play a key role in shaping how the world sees us.

You’ll help us:

• Refine and professionally develop our existing AI‑generated logo

• Create a full brand identity that feels modern, empowering, and human

• Develop digital and print promotional materials, including:

  • Social media graphics

  • Flyers and posters

  • Brochures and leaflets

  • Event materials

  • Presentation templates

  • Website visuals

• Ensure brand consistency across all platforms

• Bring creative ideas that help us stand out and inspire support

Your work will be seen by partners, funders, volunteers, and the communities we serve.

What You’ll Gain

This role is perfect for a designer who wants to build a meaningful portfolio while contributing to real social impact.

You’ll gain:

• The chance to shape the visual identity of a charity from the ground up

• A portfolio of impactful, purpose‑driven design work

• Experience collaborating with a Founder and leadership team

• Creative freedom to explore ideas and influence brand direction

• The satisfaction of knowing your designs help change lives

This is the kind of project that stands out — both professionally and personally.

Who You Are

You’re someone who:

• Loves design and visual storytelling

• Has experience with branding, logo refinement, or promotional materials

• Enjoys creative collaboration and bringing ideas to life

• Wants to use your skills for a meaningful cause

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

• Believes in fairness, opportunity, and the power of human potential

Whether you’re an experienced designer or a rising creative talent, your work will make a real difference.

Your Impact

Your designs will help us:

• Attract volunteers

• Inspire donors

• Build trust with partners

• Reach adults who need our support

• Communicate hope, dignity, and opportunity

Your creativity becomes the bridge between our mission and the people who need us most.

Ready to help us bring Unlock YOUR Potential to life?

• Step into a role where your creativity has purpose.
• Help us build a brand that inspires, empowers, and opens doors.

Join us as our Volunteer Graphic Designer — and help shape the visual identity of a charity that’s ready to transform lives.

Join Unlock YOUR Potential as a Volunteer in Our Fundraising Team

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

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

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

Why This Role Matters

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

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

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

What You’ll Do

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

• Develop creative fundraising campaigns that inspire action

• Build relationships with donors, partners, and supporters

• Organise events that bring communities together

• Explore grants, sponsorships, and innovative income streams

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

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

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

What You’ll Gain

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

You’ll gain:

• Real-world fundraising and charity sector experience

• Leadership, communication, and project skills

• Confidence and purpose

• A community of passionate, like‑minded changemakers

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

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

Who You Are

You’re someone who:

• Believes in equality and opportunity

• Wants to make a meaningful difference

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

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

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

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

Your Impact

Every pound you help raise becomes:

• A coaching session that rebuilds confidence

• A workshop that opens new career paths

• A mentoring relationship that changes someone’s direction

• A wellbeing programme that restores hope

• A life transformed

Your contribution becomes someone’s turning point.

Ready to help London unlock its potential?

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

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

Volunteer Opportunity: Graphic Designer

Use Your Creativity to Help Bring SUNSHINE to Life Across London

Location: Remote

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

Salary: Voluntary

Reports To: Founder & CEO

About SUNSHINE Charity

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

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

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

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

The VOLUNTEER Opportunity

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

Your designs will help us:

• Tell our story

• Raise awareness of loneliness

• Attract volunteers and supporters

• Build trust with communities

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

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

What You’ll Be Creating

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

• Roller banners for events and community stalls

• Social media graphics and campaign visuals

• Posters, flyers, and promotional materials

• Business stationery (letterheads, business cards, templates)

• Presentation slides and pitch decks

• Infographics and storytelling visuals

• Branding assets and visual guidelines

• Anything else that helps SUNSHINE shine

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

Who We’re Looking For

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

We’re looking for someone who:

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

• Can create warm, uplifting, inclusive designs

• Enjoys bringing ideas to life visually

• Can work independently and meet agreed deadlines

• Communicates clearly and collaborates well

• Is passionate about community, connection, and reducing loneliness

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

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

Why Volunteer With SUNSHINE?

This role offers the chance to:

• Shape the visual identity of a brand‑new charity

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

• Build your portfolio with real‑world designs

• Support a mission that brings people together

• Work with a friendly, passionate, supportive team

• Make a meaningful difference through creativity

The Difference You’ll Make

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

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

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

Join Us

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

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

Volunteer Opportunity: Loneliness Awareness & Advocacy Lead

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

Location: Hybrid (London focus)

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

Salary: Voluntary

Reports To: Founder & CEO

About SUNSHINE Charity

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

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

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

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

The VOLUNTEER Opportunity

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

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

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

What You’ll Be Doing

Depending on your strengths and interests, you may:

• Lead awareness‑raising efforts across London and online

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

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

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

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

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

• Represent SUNSHINE at events, talks, and community gatherings

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

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

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

Who We’re Looking For

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

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about community, connection, and reducing loneliness

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

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

• Enjoys raising awareness and engaging the public

• Is proactive, reliable, and comfortable taking initiative

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

• Is comfortable using digital tools and social platforms

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

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

Why Volunteer With SUNSHINE?

This role offers the chance to:

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

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

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

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

• Help create a movement that inspires compassion and connection

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

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

The Difference You’ll Make

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

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

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

Join Us

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

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

Volunteer Opportunity: Fundraising Team Member

Help Power a New Movement Tackling Loneliness Across London

Location: Hybrid (London focus)

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

Salary: Voluntary

Reports To: Founder & CEO

About SUNSHINE Charity

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

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

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

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

The VOLUNTEER Opportunity

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

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

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

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

What You’ll Be Doing

Depending on your skills and interests, you may support:

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

• Writing compelling grant applications and funding proposals

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

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

• Supporting small fundraising campaigns and appeals

• Helping develop fundraising materials, presentations, and pitches

• Assisting with donor stewardship and thank‑you communications

• Contributing creative ideas for raising seed funding

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

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

Who We’re Looking For

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

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about tackling loneliness and building community

• Can write clearly, warmly, and persuasively

• Enjoys communicating with people and building connections

• Is confident reaching out to potential supporters

• Is reliable, proactive, and comfortable taking initiative

• Can work independently but also collaborate with a small team

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

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

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

Why Volunteer With SUNSHINE?

This role offers the chance to:

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

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

• Make a direct, measurable impact on tackling loneliness

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

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

• Work alongside a passionate, supportive team

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

The Difference You’ll Make

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

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

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

Join Us

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

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

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about increasing and representation for disabled families across society. 

What do I have to do?

Attend meetings roughly four times a year to help steer the organisation towards its goals. And using your skill set to help grow and advance our non-profit. 

Part of the fabric of Buttons & Bubbles that wherever possible people who volunteer and work with us have lived experience of disability and or illness, (including parents, carers, siblings and friends) This includes our board members.

If you would be interested in having more information about this opportunity or need the board member pack in a different format, please get in contact for an informal chat. 

Event Fundraising Volunteer

Role Description

Volunteers are incredibly important to Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity. We cannot achieve our mission without them. They help us reach a wider audience and spread our message to a more diverse group and help us raise vital funds to help communities in Greater Manchester.

YOU will be a valued member of our team…come join us!

Role Purpose

Fundraising Volunteers help us to deliver our portfolio of events throughout the year, across Greater Manchester. This may include helping with organising in the lead up to the event or helping at the actual event, and after. There are many different ways to volunteer with Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity.

Main Activities

Gala Dinner – every March we throw a HUGE bash for businesses in Greater Manchester, up to 400 people join us to raise funds for our work. It’s a lot of fun, but it’s also a lot of hard work and we need people to help on the night with selling raffle tickets, meeting and greeting guests, and generally ensuring the night runs smoothly.

Bus Pull – our annual Bus Pull brings together businesses and groups to pull a bus at Manchester Central to raise funds. It’s a great team building day and the element of competition always makes it a lively event. Duties may include signing in teams and ensuring they know when they are taking part, cheering on teams and generally helping the event run smoothly.

24 Hour Run – another key event on the Manchester calendar attracting over 1,000 participants to run laps of 5km around the city. We need help with signing in runners, organising the groups, cheering them on and welcoming them back and making them feel appreciated for all that they have done!

Winter Campaign – our annual Winter Campaign gains a lot of media interest locally. We are going to be growing this over the coming years with new opportunities for fundraising, this might include events, gatherings or other engagement plan.

What do we need from you?

Reliability – if you sign up as a volunteer please ensure you have the time and capacity to do so. We don’t want to add to your workload! Volunteering for Grater Manchester Mayor’s Charity should be fun and rewarding, not another thing on your ‘to do list’.

Happy to chat – our volunteers are our ‘front face’ at our events and we need to know that you are happy to do that. Of course, we will try to give you a role that takes advantage of your skills, but our events by their very nature are working with people!

Embraces a fast paced environment – events are busy places, plans change in an instant, quick thinking is needed. You will need to embrace the chaos!

Behave like a pro – whilst you are at our events or wearing our t-shirts you are #TeamGMMC, we therefore you expect you to behave in a way that does us proud, you are the front face for our brand.

What we will do for you

· ALWAYS make you feel part of the team and our mission

· We will share our Impact report to help you better understand our mission and impact

· Provide you with a GMMC contact if you have any questions, changes of plan etc

· Provide you with a cool t-shirt to wear at any event

· Make sure you have all details about events, what your role will be, where to meet and what time.

· Cover all your out-of-pocket expenses to attend the event (we will only cover Greater Manchester travel)

· Keep you fuelled – at every event we will ensure that there are appropriate refreshments available, this might not be a 3-course meal but we will do our best.

· Ask for an event debrief – we will share a form after events to ask for your feedback on what went well for you, what didn’t, we are always looking to improve how we do things. Your voice is key to this.

· Celebration event – every year we throw a celebration event to thank our volunteers and you’re on the guest list! We use tohis event to tell you ha

Key relationships with Greater Manchester Charity:

Office Lead – Laura Field

Volunteer Ambassador – a volunteer themselves that oversees our volunteers

This document is not intended to be legally binding and there is no intention to create any employment relationship, either now or at any time in the future.

The National Flood Forum (NFF) supports and empowers people and communities at risk of flooding and helps those who flood to recover from the material and emotional trauma that flooding causes. With 24 years on the ground experience, we are the only national charity dedicated to supporting flood risk communities.

At the NFF, we give emotional and practical help and creating the right package of support for the long-term. Flooding can be a devastating experience with lasting economic, practical and emotional consequences and for many people the recovery process is as traumatic, or even more stressful, than the flood itself.

We pride ourselves on being there at every stage of the flood recovery process, working hand in hand with the people and communities we help. We also provide a powerful and independent voice for these communities, advocating for them with local and national government as well as the insurance industry and other corporate sectors.

We are seeking new Trustees to bring new insights, experience and skills to our Board. As a Trustee, you’ll help ensure the financial sustainability and governance of NFF.

As a Trustee you will have a commitment to supporting our values and approach to supporting communities at risk or who have flooded and you will advocate and be an ambassador for our work.

We’re especially interested in applications from you if you have:

· Experienced flooding or live with the threat of flooding.

· Fundraising, marketing or communications skills or experience

We particularly welcome applications from women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, and residents of the North of England, East Anglia, or Wales, who are currently under-represented on our Board.

Recruitment blurb

The Vavengers is looking to expand its Board of Trustees.  We are The Vavengers. We are a women and survivor-led movement working to end FGM and intersecting Violence Against Women and Girls. We campaign, convene and connect to end Gender-Based Violence.

As a led by and for movement, we encourage female candidates and candidates who have lived experience of Gender-Based Violence, migration, war and poverty to join our movement. 

The Vavengers is a proud Living Wage Employer, Certified Halo Workplace and member of the Sunflower Network for Hidden Disabilities.

The Vavengers Board

As Trustee terms come to an end, we are seeking a number of new Board members. We are a small charity, and our Board provides a vital role in supporting the CEO, including providing specialist expertise in areas such as fundraising, Human Resources, charity/donor finance, events and volunteer management. We are also seeking specific Legal, Treasurer and Co-Chair roles (see below).      

All Trustee Candidates must have 

• Personal integrity, sound judgement and a commitment to robust governance

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships

• A leadership style that reflects empathy, accountability and the values of The Vavengers, which underpin everything we do

• Strong commitment to social and racial justice, gender equality and ending all forms of Gender-Based Violence 

In return, we will provide you with a comprehensive induction and the opportunity to work with an extraordinary team of staff, ambassadors and volunteers, to gain experience in a governance role and to contribute towards the goal of ending FGM and intersecting violence everywhere. 

Time commitment:  As a Trustee, you will commit to attending 4 Board meetings per year and providing ad hoc support if required between meetings. You will leverage your professional networks to support the goals of the charity. 

The Vavengers Co-Chair designate

The Vavengers has recently transitioned to a Co-Chair approach to better support our small but dedicated team, and in recognition of the heightened risk of isolation and burnout in small charities. This dual-leadership model allows the Co-Chairs to prioritise staff well-being and offer more robust, active support to The Vavengers staff.  Our Co-Chairs and CEOs work as close partners, using frequent, informal check-ins to ensure rapid decision-making and a collaborative culture.

One of our Co-Chairs will step down in the coming months; therefore, The Vavengers is seeking a new Trustee to join the Board and step into the Co-Chair role.  A full handover will be provided.

The Co-Chair will:

• Co-led the Board of Trustees, planning and chairing meetings, setting agendas and ensuring all trustees contribute to effective and inclusive decision-making

• Ensure the Board meets the highest standards of governance and compliance in line with charity law and Charity Commission requirements.

• Lead the board in setting the charity’s strategic direction and monitoring implementation of The Vavengers ' 3-year strategic plan, which was launched in July 2025

• Support the CEO, acting as a critical friend and leading the CEO’s annual appraisal process.

• Oversee Trustee recruitment and ensure Board effectiveness through regular performance review.s

• Represent the charity in external forums, as directed by the CEO

The ideal candidate will bring integrity, diplomacy and emotional intelligence to this Co-Chair role.  They will have previous Board experience, ideally as a Chair or Vice-Chair and a strong understanding of charity governance and the distinction between governance and operational management.  They will have a proven ability to build strong relationships with the CEO, fellow trustees, staff, volunteers and external stakeholders.  They should have experience in navigating risk and uncertainty at the organisational and sector level.  They must be committed to building an open, collegiate co-leadership relationship with their Co-Chair.

Time commitment:  The role involves working with your Co-Chair and CEO to prepare and deliver 4 Board meetings per year, regular check-ins with the CEO, routine check-ins with Trustees, a strong partnership and open communication with your Co-Chair to divide tasks and ensure The Vavengers team is supported.  One Board meeting per year will be in person.  All other Board meetings will be via Google Meet. 

The Vavengers Treasurer

We are seeking a Treasurer to join the Board and oversee financial governance. The Treasurer will:

• Provide strategic financial support to the CEO

• Establish and chair a new Audit and Risk sub-committee

• Monitor financial performance, ensuring appropriate controls and compliance are in place and advising on risk.

The ideal candidate will be a senior finance professional with strong experience in governance, audit and risk. Candidates should be comfortable operating at the Board level, providing constructive challenge and communicating financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues. Knowledge of charity finance and the SORP would be an advantage, but is not essential.  

A full handover will be provided by our current Treasurer, who is stepping down in the summer. 

Time commitment:  The role involves Board meetings 4 times per year, Finance Committee meetings 4 times per year and some ad hoc support between meetings.  One Board meeting per year will be in person.  All other Board meetings will be via Google Meet. 

The Vavengers, Legal Trustee

We are seeking a legal trustee for the Vavengers Board.  The legal trustee will already have or will be willing to develop a strong understanding of charity governance and will be eager to grow and amplify the charity’s significant public advocacy work.   

The right candidate would bring professional legal experience from one or more areas relevant to our work, which may include human rights, immigration and asylum, media and communication, employment and equality, defamation, risk management, compliance and data protection.  Experience in charity law and governance would be an advantage, but is not essential.

A full handover will be provided by our current Legal Trustee, who is stepping down in the summer. 

Time commitment:  The role involves Board meetings 4 times per year, with additional meetings should the Trustee join one of the charity’s committees.  Some ad hoc support may be required between meetings.  One Board meeting per year will be in person.  All other Board meetings will be via Google Meet. 

To apply

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter which answers the following questions:

• Why do you want to become a Trustee of The Vavengers

• What expertise and experience will you bring to the Vavengers Board

You can read full job descriptions at our website under get involved - join our board of trustees.

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"When women and girls rise, we all thrive."

The Vavengers is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in England and Wales | Registration number: 1184202 | The Vavengers Headquarters: 59-60 Cornhill House, First Floor, London EC3V 3PD United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

This is an exciting time to lead Age UK Stockport’s Board. To be the Chair of Age UK Stockport is to be an active volunteer in our community. But it’s not the easiest volunteering role! It can be challenging, but it will be rewarding.

Our Board has recently been refreshed after the recruitment of three new trustees who, alongside our established trustees, complete the Board membership.

Our current Chair will be standing down later this year having served the maximum term for the role. We are looking for a dedicated, creative person, with a range of appropriate professional and life experiences to become our next Chair. They will have the interest and commitment to lead and drive forward the development of Age UK Stockport in line with our core values – to be Connected, Confident and Creative.

The successful candidate would join the Board as trustee and Chair Designate and then be elected Chair at the AGM in the autumn of 2026.

The Chair leads the Board, ensuring that it governs the charity effectively. You will support the Board to work together well and will manage and support the Chief Executive. The Chair is also an ambassador for the charity. 

Main responsibilities of the Chair

• Provide strategic leadership to the charity and the Board, ensuring effective governance and accountability
• Work in partnership with trustees, the Chief Executive and staff / volunteer team to achieve Age UK Stockport’s mission, vision and objectives
• Plan and chair the Board meetings and the AGM working with others to achieve this
• Act as a spokesperson and figurehead for Age UK Stockport
• Ensure Board meetings are properly run and recorded
• Represent Age UK Stockport externally, helping, with others, to build partnerships with funders, local / regional authorities, and community organisations
• With others, ensure the charity remains financially sustainable and operationally strong, delivering excellence for people in later life
• Recognise and make best use of trustees’ skills and experience
• Line manage the Chief Executive on behalf of the trustees

Job Description:

The Women & Families Resource Centre (WFRC) is a registered charity based in Wolverhampton which supports, empowers and advocates for women and children. We aim to actively encourage women to be self-reliant, through empowering them to identify their own needs, make their own choices and create their own solutions.
We offer short term home visits, counselling sessions, baby bank, practical & emotional One to One support, Domestic violence groups, Awareness raising workshops and drop in or chat groups to help women facing crises or challenging situations.

Purpose
To manage and grow our social media presence through creative content, audience engagement, and analysing audience engagement to help amplify WFRC’s mission.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Help create, implement, and maintain a social media strategy and content plan
• Use social media platforms to promote the activities, impact, and achievements of WFRC
• Keep social media channels regularly updated with engaging and relevant content
• Encourage audience interaction by increasing comments, shares, and engagement across platforms
• Ensure communications reach a wide range of local stakeholders and diverse audiences
• Develop and manage content for our website and social media platforms, including Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube
• Identify and select the most effective channels to engage our diverse audiences
• Stay up to date with WFRC events, projects, and news, identifying key opportunities for promotion across social media channels
• Develop publicity materials and communication approaches to better engage underrepresented communities
• Visit projects and attend events to gather content and write articles or stories for our blog and online platforms
• Manage the organisation, filing, and archiving of photographs, videos, and other digital media content

Qualifications:

• Experience managing social media accounts for a charity, organisation, business, personal project, or student initiative is preferred.
• Familiarity with social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X/Twitter, and YouTube.
• Experience using content creation and design tools such as Canva, CapCut, Adobe Express, or similar platforms is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to create engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Creative thinking skills with the ability to develop new ideas, campaigns, and promotional content.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with staff, volunteers, and community members.
• Interest or experience in community work, charities, or social impact initiatives is desirable.
• A passion for our mission and a commitment to helping us increase our impact and strengthen community engagement.

Job Type: Volunteer

Benefits:
Flexitime
Store discount

Work Location: In person