Volunteer roles

VOLUNTEER GRAPHIC DESIGNER WANTED!

Help create the brand identity for a brand‑new youth counselling & support service in Newham

Flexible hours

Something exciting is taking root in Newham — The NYCAS (Newham Youth Counselling and Advice Service), our temporary working name, is in development. We’re building a warm, welcoming, safe space where young people aged 11–25 can access FREE, confidential support: counselling, talking therapies, art therapies, information, advice, guidance, and much more.

To bring this vision to life, we’re looking for a talented Graphic Designer to help us shape the visual identity of this new service — a brand that young people will instantly recognise, trust, and feel proud to engage with.

If you believe design can help young people feel seen, safe, and supported, this could be the perfect place to share your creativity.

About the Role

As our Volunteer Graphic Designer, you will play a key role in creating the full visual identity for NYCAS. Your work will help define how young people, families, schools, and the wider community see and understand who we are.

You will work closely with our Founder and early team to:

• Design a brand‑new logo that reflects warmth, safety, and youth empowerment

• Create a brand identity system (colours, typography, visual style, tone)

• Produce a brand guide for future designers, staff, and volunteers

• Develop early marketing and promotional assets to help us launch

• Support us (if you wish) with ongoing creative needs such as:

  • Website imagery

  • Social media graphics

  • Posters, flyers, and print materials

  • Campaign visuals

  • Templates for future use

This is a hands‑on, meaningful creative role where your work will directly shape how a life‑changing youth service is seen and understood.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome designers from all backgrounds and levels of experience — whether you’re a student, emerging designer, or seasoned creative. What matters most is your passion for using design to make a difference.

We’d especially love to hear from people who are:

• Passionate about youth mental health, wellbeing, and community impact

• Skilled in graphic design, branding, or visual communication

• Able to translate values like safety, warmth, and empowerment into visual identity

• Comfortable working collaboratively and iteratively

• Excited by the idea of building a brand from the ground up

• Reliable, thoughtful, and able to bring creative ideas to life

Experience with tools like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Figma, or similar is helpful — but not essential if you have other ways of working.

If you have creativity, commitment, and a desire to help build something beautiful for young people — we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Gain

• The chance to shape the founding visual identity of a brand‑new youth support service

• A portfolio‑ready branding project with real‑world impact

• Experience collaborating with a start‑up charity

• A warm, supportive team

• The deep satisfaction of helping create a service that will help young people thrive

Time Commitment

Flexible hours to fit around your committments, depending on your availability and the stage of the branding process. All work can be done remotely, with optional in‑person meetings in Newham, London.

Ready to help something beautiful grow?

We’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please submit your up‑to‑date CV, portfolio (or examples of your work).

We will then review your portfolio and get back to you with a brief for the designs.

FOUNDING TRUSTEES WANTED!

Help shape a brand‑new youth counselling & support service in Newham

6-10 hours per month

Something exciting is taking root in Newham — The NYCAS (Newham Youth Counselling and Advice Service), our temporary working name, is in development. We’re building a warm, welcoming, safe space where young people aged 11–25 can access FREE, confidential support: counselling, talking therapies, art therapies, information, advice, guidance, and much more.

We are now recruiting volunteers to join us as our Founding Board of Trustees — compassionate, committed people who want to help build something meaningful for young people in Newham.

If you believe every young person deserves somewhere safe to talk, heal, and be heard, this could be the perfect place to share your skills.

About the Role

As a Founding Trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping the vision, governance, and long‑term direction of NYCAS. You’ll help lay the foundations of a service that will support thousands of young people for years to come.

You will work closely with our Founder and early team to:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight as we establish the charity

• Ensure strong governance, safeguarding, and compliance

• Support the development of our mission, values, and long‑term strategy

• Guide the set‑up of key policies, systems, and structures

• Champion youth wellbeing and ensure young people’s voices shape our work

• Support with fundraising, partnerships, and community connections

• Bring your insight, experience, and passion to help NYCAS grow with integrity and purpose

This is a hands‑on, meaningful trustee role where you’ll see your contribution directly influence the creation of a life‑changing service.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome people from all backgrounds and lived experiences. You don’t need previous trustee experience — we will support you.

We are especially keen to hear from people who are:

• Passionate about youth mental health and wellbeing

• Committed to making Newham a better place for young people

• Thoughtful, reliable, and able to take a strategic view

• Comfortable contributing to decisions around governance, safeguarding, and charity development

• Collaborative, compassionate, and community‑minded

• Able to bring professional or lived experience that strengthens our Board

Experience in any of the following would be a real help and bonus (but not essential): Charity governance, youth work, mental health, safeguarding, finance, HR, legal, fundraising, community development, project management, or lived experience of the challenges young people face.

If you have passion, commitment, and a desire to help build something beautiful for young people — we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Gain

• The chance to shape a brand‑new youth support service from the ground up

• Experience as a charity trustee (full induction and support provided)

• New skills, confidence, and leadership experience

• A warm, supportive team

• The deep satisfaction of helping create a service that will help young people thrive

Time Commitment

Flexible — around 6–10 hours per month, including bi-monthly Board meetings, and working groups. Most activity can be done remotely, with some in‑person meetings in Newham, London.

Ready to help something beautiful grow?

We’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please submit your up‑to‑date CV and a Covering Letter (no more than 2 pages) explaining:

• Your experience

• Why you’d like to volunteer as a Trustee

• What you feel you could bring to NYCAS

We will review applications on a rolling basis and invite shortlisted applicants to a short initial conversation as the first stage of the recruitment process.

Guardian Light Foundation & Guardian Light Enterprises Ltd

Location: Remote / Online
Commitment: Approx. 20 hours per month
Role Type: Volunteer
Reports to: Founder / Safeguarding Lead

�� About Us

Guardian Light Foundation is a mission-driven organisation supporting children, teenagers, and single-parent families affected by homelessness, abuse, trauma, and financial hardship.

Our counselling services operate in three tiers:

Tier 1 – Guardian Light Foundation
Free emotional support for vulnerable individuals.

Tier 2 & Tier 3 – Guardian Light Enterprises Ltd
Low-cost and paid counselling services that help fund our charitable programmes and expand access to professional mental health support.

To maintain the highest ethical and professional standards, we are seeking a Volunteer Clinical Supervisor to support our counselling team.

�� Purpose of the Role

The Volunteer Clinical Supervisor will ensure that all counselling delivered through Guardian Light Foundation and Guardian Light Enterprises Ltd is:

• Ethical

• Safe

• Trauma-informed

• Professionally supported

• Aligned with recognised counselling standards (e.g. BACP / UKCP frameworks)

You will provide clinical supervision, safeguarding oversight, and professional guidance to our counsellors and trainee counsellors.

�� Key Responsibilities

Clinical Supervision

• Provide supervision for volunteer and trainee counsellors

• Facilitate monthly or bi-monthly group supervision sessions

• Offer guidance on complex or high-risk cases

• Support counsellors with professional development

Safeguarding Oversight

• Support decision-making where safeguarding concerns arise

• Ensure appropriate boundaries and ethical practice

• Assist with risk assessments where needed

Professional Standards

• Help maintain high clinical standards across services

• Ensure alignment with recognised ethical frameworks

• Provide guidance on confidentiality, consent, and record keeping

Support for Tier Structure

Provide supervision for counsellors working across:

Tier 1 – Charity Counselling

• Crisis support

• Emotional wellbeing support

• Early intervention

Tier 2 – Low-Cost Counselling

• Structured therapeutic support

Tier 3 – Professional Counselling

• Longer-term therapeutic work

Programme Development

• Advise on counselling frameworks and policies

• Support development of safe referral pathways

• Provide input on improving service delivery

��️ Safeguarding Requirements

Because this role involves oversight of services supporting vulnerable individuals:

• Enhanced DBS Check (Volunteer) required

• Must follow Guardian Light safeguarding policies

• Work closely with the Safeguarding Lead when concerns arise

DBS checks will be conducted via our trusted partner Serve (Rushden).

�� Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Qualified Clinical Supervisor

• Accredited or registered with a recognised body such as:

  • BACP

  • UKCP

  • NCPS

  • BABCP (or equivalent)

• Experience supervising counsellors or trainee therapists

• Strong understanding of trauma, safeguarding, and ethical practice

• Ability to support practitioners working with complex cases

Desirable

• Experience working with:

  • Young people

  • Domestic abuse survivors

  • Trauma

  • Vulnerable families

• Experience supporting trainee counsellors

• Experience working within charities or social enterprises

�� Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate and emotionally intelligent

• Ethical and professional

• Passionate about protecting vulnerable people

• Supportive but able to challenge constructively

• Committed to social impact

⏰ Time Commitment

Approximate commitment:

20 hours per month

This may include:

• Group supervision sessions

• Case consultation

• Safeguarding guidance when required

Flexible scheduling.

�� What You’ll Gain

• The opportunity to shape a growing counselling service from the beginning

• Meaningful impact on vulnerable lives

• Recognition as a key professional advisor to the organisation

• Networking with therapists, legal professionals, and social care specialists

• Opportunity to join the Advisory Board or Board of Directors

• Professional contribution toward social change

�� Structure of Services

Guardian Light Foundation

• Tier 1: Free counselling for vulnerable individuals

Guardian Light Enterprises Ltd

• Tier 2: Affordable counselling

• Tier 3: Professional counselling services that help fund the charity

This structure allows us to sustain our mission while expanding access to mental health support.

�� BOARD EXPECTATIONS (Applies to ALL Members)

Every GLF board member plays a direct role in the success and sustainability of the organisation.

�� Core Expectations

• Fundraising Commitment:
  Every board member must actively participate in fundraising campaigns, donor outreach, and sponsorship drives.
  Each member is required to make a personal monthly donation to the organisation (amount optional but meaningful).

• Time Commitment:
  Minimum of 20 hours per month, including board meetings, subcommittee work, fundraising events, and strategic planning.

• Ambassadorship:
  Represent GLF publicly as a visible ambassador at community events, speaking engagements, and networking functions.

• Governance & Accountability:
  Ensure the organisation operates ethically, transparently, and in alignment with its mission and legal obligations.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Contribute skills, knowledge, and professional networks to advance the organisation’s growth, partnerships, and visibility.

• Passion for the Mission:
  Demonstrated commitment to supporting children, teenagers, and single-parent families experiencing hardship.

�� OVERALL BOARD MEMBER BENEFITS

• Prestige: Founding member of a ground-breaking national social enterprise.

• Networking: Exclusive access to philanthropists, public officials, and corporate leaders.

• Leadership Development: Gain board-level governance and strategic experience.

• Impact Legacy: Directly shape programs that provide homes, hope, and opportunity for hundreds of lives.

• Visibility: Public recognition through GLF website, media, and national campaigns.

• Personal Fulfilment: Be part of a purpose-driven organisation changing the narrative for children and families in need.

�� IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE (For All Roles)

We are looking for leaders who are:

• Deeply passionate about social impact, youth empowerment, and family stability.

• Professionally experienced (1+ years) in their area of expertise.

• Team players who bring creativity, positivity, and initiative.

• Connected and influential, willing to open doors and amplify GLF’s message.

• Dedicated, committing time, expertise, and monthly donations.

Position: Board of Director - Program & Impact Expert (Unpaid Volunteer Role)

Reports to: Board Chairperson

Location: Hybrid (remote + in-person events as needed)

Purpose: To oversee program design, evaluation, and delivery quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide development of youth and family support programs.

• Ensure alignment between mission, outcomes, and measurable impact.

• Oversee safeguarding and quality assurance standards.

• Provide expertise in social work, education, or community development.

• Mentor staff to maintain high ethical and service standards.

Requirements/Skills:

• Background in social work, education, youth engagement, or nonprofit program management.

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion.

• Data-driven mindset with empathy and creativity.

Benefits:

• Direct influence on the lives of vulnerable youth and families.

• Leadership in creating innovative, measurable community impact.

• Recognition as a founding architect of transformative social programs.

�� BOARD EXPECTATIONS (Applies to ALL Members)

Every GLF board member plays a direct role in the success and sustainability of the organisation.

�� Core Expectations

• Fundraising Commitment:
  Every board member must actively participate in fundraising campaigns, donor outreach, and sponsorship drives.
  Each member is required to make a personal monthly donation to the organisation (amount optional but meaningful).

• Time Commitment:
  Minimum of 20 hours per month, including board meetings, subcommittee work, fundraising events, and strategic planning.

• Ambassadorship:
  Represent GLF publicly as a visible ambassador at community events, speaking engagements, and networking functions.

• Governance & Accountability:
  Ensure the organisation operates ethically, transparently, and in alignment with its mission and legal obligations.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Contribute skills, knowledge, and professional networks to advance the organisation’s growth, partnerships, and visibility.

• Passion for the Mission:
  Demonstrated commitment to supporting children, teenagers, and single-parent families experiencing hardship.

�� OVERALL BOARD MEMBER BENEFITS

• Prestige: Founding member of a ground-breaking national social enterprise.

• Networking: Exclusive access to philanthropists, public officials, and corporate leaders.

• Leadership Development: Gain board-level governance and strategic experience.

• Impact Legacy: Directly shape programs that provide homes, hope, and opportunity for hundreds of lives.

• Visibility: Public recognition through GLF website, media, and national campaigns.

• Personal Fulfilment: Be part of a purpose-driven organisation changing the narrative for children and families in need.

�� IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE (For All Roles)

We are looking for leaders who are:

• Deeply passionate about social impact, youth empowerment, and family stability.

• Professionally experienced (1+ years) in their area of expertise.

• Team players who bring creativity, positivity, and initiative.

• Connected and influential, willing to open doors and amplify GLF’s message.

• Dedicated, committing time, expertise, and monthly donations.

Position: Board of Director - Fundraising & Partnerships Expert (Unpaid Volunteer Role)

Reports to: Board Chairperson

Location: Hybrid (remote + in-person events as needed)

Purpose: To lead all donor relations, sponsorships, and income-generation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and engage high-value donors, sponsors, and investors.

• Create innovative fundraising campaigns and grant proposals.

• Build long-term relationships with corporations and philanthropists.

• Collaborate with the marketing team for event-based fundraising.

• Mentor board members in effective fundraising techniques.

Requirements/Skills:

• Experience in fundraising, business development, or grant writing.

• Strong negotiation and networking abilities.

• Passion for social causes and storytelling.

Benefits:

• Access to elite philanthropic and corporate networks.

• Recognition as a key force in funding life-changing housing and support programs.

• Direct involvement in shaping financial growth strategy.

Compensation:
This is an unpaid volunteer position.

Job description

�� Guardian Light Foundation Board of Directors – Roles, Expectations & Benefits ��

Our Mission

Guardian Light Foundation (GLF) is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to transforming the lives of homeless and abused children, teenagers, and struggling single-parent families. We provide safe housing, education, career pathways, legal aid, and life-skills support to help individuals rebuild their lives with dignity and independence.

We are building not just an organisation — but a movement of hope, empowerment, and social impact.

�� BOARD EXPECTATIONS (Applies to ALL Members)

Every GLF board member plays a direct role in the success and sustainability of the organisation.

�� Core Expectations

• Fundraising Commitment:
  Every board member must actively participate in fundraising campaigns, donor outreach, and sponsorship drives.
  Each member is required to make a personal monthly donation to the organisation (amount optional but meaningful).

• Time Commitment:
  Minimum of 20 hours per month, including board meetings, subcommittee work, fundraising events, and strategic planning.

• Ambassadorship:
  Represent GLF publicly as a visible ambassador at community events, speaking engagements, and networking functions.

• Governance & Accountability:
  Ensure the organisation operates ethically, transparently, and in alignment with its mission and legal obligations.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Contribute skills, knowledge, and professional networks to advance the organisation’s growth, partnerships, and visibility.

• Passion for the Mission:
  Demonstrated commitment to supporting children, teenagers, and single-parent families experiencing hardship.

�� OVERALL BOARD MEMBER BENEFITS

• Prestige: Founding member of a ground-breaking national social enterprise.

• Networking: Exclusive access to philanthropists, public officials, and corporate leaders.

• Leadership Development: Gain board-level governance and strategic experience.

• Impact Legacy: Directly shape programs that provide homes, hope, and opportunity for hundreds of lives.

• Visibility: Public recognition through GLF website, media, and national campaigns.

• Personal Fulfilment: Be part of a purpose-driven organisation changing the narrative for children and families in need.

�� IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE (For All Roles)

We are looking for leaders who are:

• Deeply passionate about social impact, youth empowerment, and family stability.

• Professionally experienced (1+ years) in their area of expertise.

• Team players who bring creativity, positivity, and initiative.

• Connected and influential, willing to open doors and amplify GLF’s message.

• Dedicated, committing time, expertise, and monthly donations.

Position: Board of Director - Vice-Chairperson (Unpaid Volunteer Role)

Reports to: Board Chairperson

Location: Hybrid (remote + in-person events as needed)

Responsibilities:

• Support the Chairperson and act in their absence.

• Ensure all board decisions are actioned efficiently.

• Oversee special committees and task forces.

• Assist with performance evaluations of executive staff.

• Provide leadership continuity during transitions.

Requirements:

• Strong leadership and organisational skills.

• Prior experience in management or board governance.

Benefits:

• Executive leadership recognition.

• Key role in succession planning and governance strategy.

• Access to leadership networks and visibility opportunities.

WE’RE RECRUITING A GRAPHIC DESIGNER! (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

Help Us Create High‑Impact Designs That Shine a Light on Loneliness & Bring SUNSHINE to London

Hey you — yes, you, the imaginative, design‑obsessed human who loves turning ideas into visuals that make people stop, feel and connect.

SUNSHINE Charity is growing, glowing, and getting ready to launch… and we’re looking for a brilliant Graphic Designer to help us build a bold, beautiful visual identity that raises our profile, sparks awareness of loneliness, and helps us be seen, heard and valued across London.

If you love people, love purpose, and love using design to make a difference, this might be your moment.

Who Are We?

We’re SUNSHINE Charity, a brand‑new grassroots charity working to reduce loneliness and help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships, and community support.

We’re a start‑up on a mission to bring connection, joy, confidence and belonging back into people’s lives. We create warm, uplifting, community‑based activities that help people step out of isolation and into a world where they feel seen, heard, valued and supported.

We’re all about:

• Human connection

• Positive role models

• Fun, interactive activities

• Confidence‑building experiences

• Community, belonging, and joy

And we want our visual identity to shine just as brightly as our mission.

Your Role: Graphic Designer

This isn’t just any volunteer role — this is your chance to shape the look, feel and creative heartbeat of a brand‑new charity.

As our Graphic Designer, you’ll create high‑impact digital and print assets that help SUNSHINE stand out, raise awareness of loneliness, and build a strong presence across London and beyond. Your work will help us be recognised, respected and rooted in the communities we serve.

You’ll be the creative spark, the visual storyteller, the “let’s make this unforgettable” energy behind our brand.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll help us build a bold, beautiful visual identity by:

• Designing high‑impact digital and print assets for campaigns, fundraising, events and social media.

• Creating visuals that raise awareness of loneliness in warm, human‑centred ways.

• Helping shape SUNSHINE’s visual identity and creative direction.

• Designing posters, flyers, social graphics, banners and campaign materials.

• Bringing fresh creative ideas to the table (we LOVE ideas).

• Helping us build a recognisable, trusted presence across London.

• Ensuring everything we create feels inclusive, uplifting and full of sunshine.

You don’t need to be a senior designer — just someone with creativity, passion and a desire to make meaningful work.

Who You Are

You might be perfect for this if you’re:

• A creative thinker with a strong visual eye.

• Someone who loves designing for social impact.

• Confident using design tools (Canva, Adobe, Figma — whatever you prefer).

• A warm communicator with a positive, people‑centred approach.

• Passionate about community, wellbeing and human connection.

• Excited to help build a charity from scratch.

• Happy to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.

• Someone who believes in kindness, joy and belonging.

If you’ve ever thought “I’d love to use my design skills to help people feel less alone”… this is your chance.

What You’ll Get Out of It

• A meaningful creative role in a brand‑new charity

• Real experience designing for campaigns, branding and social impact

• A supportive, friendly, uplifting team

• The chance to shape SUNSHINE’s visual identity from day one

• A portfolio full of high‑impact, purpose‑driven work

• New skills, new confidence, new connections

• The joy of knowing your designs are helping people feel seen and supported

• That warm “I made something beautiful today” feeling

Ready to Bring the Sunshine?

If your heart is saying “YES”, we’d love to hear from you.

Come help us create visuals that change lives, spark joy and bring people together.

• Join us.
• Grow with us.
• Shine with us.

SUNSHINE Charity

Because everyone deserves a little light in their life.

WE’RE RECRUITING A CAMPAIGNS LEAD (LONELINESS AWARENESS & SUNSHINE WEEK)! (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

Help Us Create Campaigns That Shine a Light on Loneliness & Celebrate Connection Across London

Hey you — yes, you, the imaginative, people‑loving human who believes in the power of storytelling, creativity and community action.

SUNSHINE Charity is growing, glowing, and getting ready to launch… and we’re looking for a brilliant Campaigns Lead to help us build two of our most important public‑facing movements:

• Loneliness Awareness Campaigns — helping London understand loneliness, talk about it, and support one another.
• SUNSHINE Week — our annual celebration of connection, joy and belonging across the city.

If you love people, love purpose, and love using creativity to make a difference, this might be your moment.

Who Are We?

We’re SUNSHINE Charity, a brand‑new grassroots charity working to reduce loneliness and help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships, and community support.

We’re a start‑up on a mission to bring connection, joy, confidence and belonging back into people’s lives. We create warm, uplifting, community‑based activities that help people step out of isolation and into a world where they feel seen, heard, valued and supported.

We’re all about:

• Human connection

• Positive role models

• Fun, interactive activities

• Confidence‑building experiences

• Community, belonging, and joy

And we want our campaigns to shine just as brightly as our programmes.

Your Role: Campaigns Lead (Loneliness Awareness & SUNSHINE Week)

This isn’t just any volunteer role — this is your chance to help shape two of SUNSHINE’s most powerful public movements.

As our Campaigns Lead, you’ll design and deliver creative, uplifting campaigns that raise awareness of loneliness, spark conversations, and inspire people to get involved. You’ll also lead the creative vision for SUNSHINE Week, our flagship annual celebration of connection.

You’ll be the storyteller, the campaign‑builder, the “let’s get people talking” energy behind our awareness work.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll help us build a joyful, people‑powered movement by:

Loneliness Awareness Campaigns

• Designing warm, inclusive campaigns that help people understand loneliness.

• Creating content and messaging that reduces stigma and sparks conversation.

• Working with partners, communities and volunteers to amplify awareness.

• Helping shape our year‑round public voice on loneliness.

SUNSHINE Week

• Leading the creative vision for our annual SUNSHINE Week.

• Designing campaign themes, activities and public engagement moments.

• Creating content, visuals and storytelling that bring SUNSHINE Week to life.

• Helping coordinate events, partnerships and community involvement.

Across Both Campaigns

• Working with the Director of Growth & External Affairs on messaging and visibility.

• Bringing creative concepts to life through content, visuals and community engagement.

• Helping us reach new audiences across London.

• Bringing fresh ideas to the table (we LOVE ideas).

• Making sure our campaigns feel positive, ethical and full of sunshine.

You don’t need to be a seasoned campaigner — just someone who loves creativity, people and purpose.

Who You Are

You might be perfect for this if you’re:

• A creative thinker with a passion for storytelling.

• Someone who enjoys designing campaigns, content or community engagement.

• A warm communicator with a positive, people‑centred approach.

• Passionate about community, wellbeing and human connection.

• Excited to help build a charity from scratch.

• Happy to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.

• Someone who believes in kindness, joy and belonging.

If you’ve ever thought “I’d love to create campaigns that make people feel something”… this is your chance.

What You’ll Get Out of It

• A meaningful creative leadership role in a brand‑new charity.

• Real experience in campaigns, awareness‑raising and movement‑building.

• A supportive, friendly, uplifting team.

• The chance to shape two of SUNSHINE’s flagship public campaigns.

• New skills, new confidence, new connections.

• The joy of knowing you’re helping people feel less alone.

• That warm “I helped build something beautiful today” feeling.

Ready to Bring the Sunshine?

If your heart is saying “YES”, we’d love to hear from you.

Come help us create campaigns that change lives, spark joy and bring people together.

• Join us.
• Grow with us.
• Shine with us.

SUNSHINE Charity

Because everyone deserves a little light in their life.

WE’RE RECRUITING A HEAD OF FUNDRAISING & PARTNERSHIPS! (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

Help Us Build the Support, Relationships & Resources That Let SUNSHINE Shine

Hey you — yes, you, the big‑hearted human with ideas, drive, and a passion for bringing people together around a cause that matters.

SUNSHINE Charity is growing, glowing, and getting ready to launch… and we’re looking for a brilliant Head of Fundraising & Partnerships to help us build the support, connections and resources that will power our mission across London.

If you love people, love purpose, and love inspiring others to get involved, this might be your moment.

Who Are We?

We’re SUNSHINE Charity, a brand‑new grassroots charity working to reduce loneliness and help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships, and community support.

We’re a start‑up on a mission to bring connection, joy, confidence and belonging back into people’s lives. We create warm, uplifting, community‑based activities that help people step out of isolation and into a world where they feel seen, heard, valued and supported.

We’re all about:

• Human connection

• Positive role models

• Fun, interactive activities

• Confidence‑building experiences

• Community, belonging, and joy

And we want our fundraising and partnerships to shine just as brightly as our programmes.

Your Role: Head of Fundraising & Partnerships

This isn’t just any volunteer role — this is your chance to help build the engine that powers a brand‑new charity.

As our Head of Fundraising & Partnerships, you’ll lead the development of our fundraising strategy, build meaningful relationships with supporters, and create partnerships that help SUNSHINE grow. You’ll be the connector, the storyteller, the “let’s make this happen” energy behind our external support.

You don’t need to be a seasoned fundraiser — just someone who loves people, loves purpose, and loves inspiring others to get involved.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll help us grow our support and impact by:

• Leading SUNSHINE’s fundraising strategy (campaigns, donors, community fundraising, events)

• Building warm, meaningful relationships with supporters and partners

• Identifying and developing partnerships with local organisations, businesses and funders

• Creating uplifting fundraising campaigns that inspire people to give

• Working closely with the Director of Growth & External Affairs on marketing and visibility

• Helping shape our public storytelling and supporter communications

• Bringing fresh ideas to the table (we LOVE ideas)

• Ensuring our fundraising is ethical, inclusive and full of sunshine

• Being a warm, friendly presence for everyone who supports our mission

You’ll be the person who helps us build the support we need to bring joy, connection and belonging to communities across London.

Who You Are

You might be perfect for this if you’re:

• A natural relationship‑builder with warmth and confidence

• Someone who enjoys fundraising, partnerships or community engagement

• A creative thinker with a positive, people‑centred approach

• Passionate about community, wellbeing and human connection

• Excited to help build a charity from scratch

• Happy to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in

• Someone who believes in kindness, joy and belonging

If you’ve ever thought “I’d love to help a charity grow its support and impact”… this is your chance.

What You’ll Get Out of It

• A meaningful leadership role in a brand‑new charity

• Real experience in fundraising, partnerships and external engagement

• A supportive, friendly, uplifting team

• The chance to shape the future of SUNSHINE

• New skills, new confidence, new connections

• The joy of knowing you’re helping people feel less alone

• That warm “I helped build something beautiful today” feeling

Ready to Bring the Sunshine?

If your heart is saying “YES”, we’d love to hear from you.

Come help us build the support, partnerships and momentum that will change lives across London.

• Join us.
• Grow with us.
• Shine with us.

SUNSHINE Charity

Because everyone deserves a little light in their life.

WE’RE RECRUITING A HEAD OF PEOPLE, CULTURE & TALENT! (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

Help Us Build a Warm, Inclusive, Joy‑Filled Charity Where People Truly Belong

Hey you — yes, you, the big‑hearted human who loves people, values kindness, and believes that culture is something you feel the moment you walk into a room.

SUNSHINE Charity is growing, glowing, and getting ready for launch… and we’re looking for a brilliant Head of People, Culture & Talent to help us build a charity where every volunteer, team member and community participant feels valued, supported and seen.

If you love people, love purpose, and love creating environments where humans can shine, this might be your moment.

Who Are We?

We’re SUNSHINE Charity, a brand‑new grassroots charity working to reduce loneliness and help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships, and community support.

We’re a start‑up on a mission to bring connection, joy, confidence and belonging back into people’s lives. We create warm, uplifting, community‑based activities that help people step out of isolation and into a world where they feel seen, heard, valued and supported.

We’re all about:

• Human connection

• Positive role models

• Fun, interactive activities

• Confidence‑building experiences

• Community, belonging, and joy

And we want our internal culture to shine just as brightly as the work we do in the community.

Your Role: Head of People, Culture & Talent

This isn’t just any volunteer role — this is your chance to help shape the heart of a brand‑new charity.

As our Head of People, Culture & Talent, you’ll help build the systems, culture and relationships that make SUNSHINE a joyful, inclusive and supportive place to volunteer. You’ll help us recruit brilliant people, nurture their growth, and create a culture rooted in kindness, belonging and wellbeing.

You’ll be the listener, the connector, the culture‑builder, the “let’s make this feel good for everyone” energy behind the scenes.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll help us build a people‑first charity by:

• Leading volunteer recruitment, onboarding and support

• Helping shape our culture, values and ways of working

• Creating warm, inclusive processes that make people feel welcome

• Supporting the CEO and leadership team with people‑focused decisions

• Developing simple, friendly HR systems and policies

• Ensuring volunteers feel supported, appreciated and connected

• Helping build a diverse, inclusive and joyful team

• Bringing fresh ideas to the table (we LOVE ideas)

• Being a warm, approachable presence for everyone who joins SUNSHINE

You don’t need to be an HR expert — just someone who cares deeply about people and loves helping them thrive.

Who You Are

You might be perfect for this if you’re:

• A natural people‑person with warmth and empathy

• Someone who loves building positive, inclusive cultures

• Organised, supportive and great at communication

• Passionate about community, wellbeing and human connection

• Excited to help build a charity from scratch

• Happy to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in

• Someone who believes in kindness, joy and belonging

If you’ve ever thought “I’d love to help create a place where people feel valued”… this is your chance.

What You’ll Get Out of It

• A meaningful leadership role in a brand‑new charity

• Real experience in people, culture and volunteer management

• A supportive, friendly, uplifting team

• The chance to shape the heart and soul of SUNSHINE

• New skills, new confidence, new connections

• The joy of knowing you’re helping people feel less alone

• That warm “I helped build something beautiful today” feeling

Ready to Bring the Sunshine?

If your heart is saying “YES”, we’d love to hear from you.

Come help us build a charity where people feel safe, supported, joyful and ready to shine.

• Join us.
• Grow with us.
• Shine with us.

SUNSHINE Charity

Because everyone deserves a little light in their life.

WE’RE HIRING A GROWTH & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS DIRECTOR! (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

Help Us Grow SUNSHINE’s Reach, Voice & Impact Across London

Hey you — yes, you, the big‑hearted human with ideas, drive, and a passion for connecting people and building movements.

SUNSHINE Charity is growing, glowing, and ready to shine even brighter across London… and we need a superstar to help lead the way.

If you love people, love positivity, and love the idea of helping a brand‑new charity grow its voice, visibility and support, then keep reading — this might be your moment.

Who Are We?

We’re SUNSHINE Charity, a brand‑new grassroots charity working to reduce loneliness and help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships, and community support.

We’re a start‑up on a mission to bring connection, joy, confidence and belonging back into people’s lives. We create warm, uplifting, community‑based activities that help people step out of isolation and into a world where they feel seen, heard, valued and supported.

We’re all about:

• Human connection

• Positive role models

• Fun, interactive activities

• Confidence‑building experiences

• Community, belonging, and joy

Basically, we’re here to bring sunshine where it’s needed most — and we want the world to know about it.

Your Role: Growth & External Affairs Director 

This isn’t just any volunteer role — this is your chance to shape how SUNSHINE shows up in the world.

As our Growth & External Affairs Director, you’ll lead the strategy that helps SUNSHINE grow: fundraising, marketing, PR, partnerships, campaigns, and everything that builds our visibility and support.

You’ll be the storyteller, the connector, the relationship‑builder, the “let’s get SUNSHINE out there” energy behind our external presence.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll help us grow our reach and impact by:

• Leading SUNSHINE’s fundraising strategy (campaigns, donors, community fundraising, partnerships).

• Building relationships with supporters, partners, funders and local organisations.

• Developing our marketing, PR and communications approach.

• Helping shape our brand voice and public storytelling.

• Creating warm, uplifting campaigns that inspire people to get involved.

• Growing our social media presence and community engagement.

• Bringing fresh ideas to the table (we LOVE ideas).

• Helping shape the charity’s direction as we grow.

• Making sure everything we share feels inclusive, positive and full of sunshine.

You don’t need to be a seasoned director — just someone who cares deeply about people and loves helping meaningful things grow.

Who You Are

You might be perfect for this if you’re:

• A natural communicator and relationship‑builder

• Someone who loves fundraising, marketing, PR or community engagement

• A creative thinker with a warm, positive vibe

• Passionate about community, wellbeing and human connection

• Excited to help build something from scratch

• Happy to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in

• Someone who believes in kindness, joy and belonging

If you’ve ever thought “I wish I could help a charity grow from the ground up”… this is your chance.

What You’ll Get Out of It

• A chance to shape a brand‑new charity’s growth and public presence.

• Real leadership experience in fundraising, marketing and external affairs.

• A supportive, friendly, uplifting team.

• The joy of seeing your ideas turn into real‑world impact.

• The knowledge that you’re helping people feel less alone.

• New skills, new connections, new confidence.

• That warm fuzzy “I helped build something beautiful today” feeling.

Ready to Bring the Sunshine?

If your heart is saying “YES”, we want to hear from you.

Come help us grow a movement that changes lives, sparks joy, and brings people together.

• Join us.
• Grow with us.
• Shine with us.

SUNSHINE Charity

Because everyone deserves a little light in their life.

Newham & Tower Hamlets, London

Volunteer • Part‑Time • Senior Leadership Team

When applying, please specify which voluntary role you are applying for!!!

Help build a charity that changes lives, shifts systems, and opens doors for generations.

At Unlock YOUR Potential, we believe an “accident of birth” should never determine a person’s destination. We are a new London‑based social mobility charity committed to breaking cycles of deprivation through holistic employability, wellbeing, and mentoring programmes that empower adults to thrive.

We are prioritising delivery in Newham and Tower Hamlets — two boroughs that rank among the top 10 most deprived areas nationally for employment and skills. The need here is real. The talent is abundant. The opportunity for impact is extraordinary.

Our vision is to build a flagship model in East London that can grow, evolve, and expand beyond these two boroughs — creating a blueprint for social mobility that transforms communities across the UK.

Through enriching programmes, professional experiences, and empowering support, we champion ambition, connect individuals to meaningful opportunities, and help every person develop, grow, and excel. We believe success should be defined by talent, aspiration, and dedication — never background or circumstance.

We are now recruiting our founding Senior Leadership Team — compassionate, strategic, values‑driven leaders who want to build something meaningful from the ground up.

You will work closely with the Founder to shape our culture, guide our strategy, build our systems, and lay the foundations for long‑term impact.

We are recruiting for the following Senior Leadership roles:

1. Executive Director

A confident, inspiring organisational leader who can drive strategy, oversee delivery, and work side‑by‑side with the Founder to build a high‑impact charity from scratch.

2. Managing Director

A collaborative, steady operational partner who can turn strategy into action, coordinate teams, and ensure smooth day‑to‑day running of the charity.

3. Head of HR & Volunteering

A people‑centred leader who can shape our culture, develop volunteer pathways, support wellbeing, and build inclusive, empowering HR practices.

4. Head of External Affairs

A relationship‑builder who can lead on partnerships, fundraising, communications, and public presence — amplifying our mission across East London and beyond.

5. Head of Service Delivery

A programme‑focused leader who can design, deliver, and refine our employability, wellbeing, and mentoring services to ensure they are impactful, accessible, and life‑changing.

6. Head of Insight & Impact

A data‑driven thinker who can build our monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems — ensuring we understand our impact and continuously improve.

7. Head of Learning & Development

A development‑focused leader who can shape our training, mentoring, and personal growth pathways for participants, volunteers, and future staff.

If you bring passion, integrity, and a commitment to equity, we would love to hear from you.

Why join us?

1. Shape a new charity from day one

Your leadership will directly influence our culture, strategy, systems, and long‑term direction.

2. Champion social mobility where it matters most

Help adults unlock confidence, skills, and opportunities that change the trajectory of their lives.

3. Lead with authenticity and heart

We welcome leaders with lived experience, community roots, and non‑traditional backgrounds.

4. Build a flagship model for national impact

Your work in Newham and Tower Hamlets will lay the foundations for future expansion across the UK.

Who we’re looking for

We welcome applications from people who are:

• Passionate about social mobility, equity, and community empowerment.

• Excited by the challenge of building a start‑up charity.

• Collaborative, reflective, and committed to inclusive leadership.

• Able to offer strategic insight, operational skill, and supportive teamwork.

• Ready to bring their whole self, lived experience, and voice to the table.

We particularly encourage applications from people from working‑class or low‑income backgrounds, people of colour, and those with lived experience of the barriers we aim to dismantle.

Time commitment

Flexible voluntary role with approximately minimum 10 hours per month, including occasional leadership meetings, working groups, and strategic development sessions.

Remote‑friendly, with some in‑person sessions in Newham or Tower Hamlets.

Join us and help build a charity that unlocks potential, transforms futures, and uplifts communities.

Help Us Unlock Potential and Break Down Barriers

If you’re ready to guide a charity with purpose at its core, we’d love to hear from you.

Hey! We’re Urban Youth — and we’re just getting started.

We’re very excited to be launching a brand‑new youth work charity created to give young people across inner London the experiences, opportunities, and space they need to discover themselves and the world around them. A place rooted in care, creativity, belonging, and real connection. A community that feels like home.

And now we’re looking for a Graphic Designer who can help us bring that energy to life.

Create a logo young people will want to wear, share, and be seen in

Urban Youth is all about possibility. We’re building a youth community where young people can explore who they are, try new things, grow in confidence, and feel part of something bigger. To make that happen, we need a designer with a brilliant visual mind — someone who can create a logo that feels modern, bold, and unmistakably Urban Youth.

This is your chance to shape the visual identity of a charity at the very beginning of its journey. If you love designing for purpose and creating visuals that speak directly to young people, we’d love to meet you.

The Role: Volunteer Graphic Designer

We’re looking for a creative soul who can design a youth‑friendly logo that feels fresh, wearable, and full of life. Something young people will want on hoodies, tees, socials, posters — everywhere.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing our brand‑new Urban Youth logo

• Helping shape the visual identity of a charity from day one

• Creating something young people will be proud to wear and represent

• Collaborating with a small, friendly team who are genuinely excited to work with you

• Bringing colour, shape, and imagination to a movement built for young people

What you’ll bring

Someone who is:

• Creative, confident, and comfortable with modern design styles

• Passionate about youth culture, community, and visual storytelling

• Able to translate mission and energy into bold, meaningful visuals

• Excited to co‑create something that feels fresh, inclusive, and alive

• Happy to volunteer their time for a cause that matters

Whether you’re a student, emerging designer, or seasoned creative wanting to give back — if this speaks to you, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll get

• A chance to make a real impact from day one

• Creative freedom and space to explore ideas

• A warm, supportive team who value your craft

• Portfolio‑ready work that represents a whole movement

• The joy of knowing your design will help young people feel seen, welcomed, and inspired

Ready to help us launch Urban Youth with a visual identity young people will love

Drop us a message, share your portfolio, or just say hi. Let’s build something beautiful together.

REMOTE Volunteer • Part‑Time • Graphic Designer (Logo Designer)

Help build a charity that changes lives, shifts systems, and opens doors for generations.

At Unlock YOUR Potential, we believe an “accident of birth” should never determine a person’s destination. We are a new London‑based social mobility charity committed to breaking cycles of deprivation through holistic employability, wellbeing, and mentoring programmes that empower adults to thrive.

We are prioritising delivery in Newham and Tower Hamlets — two boroughs that rank among the top 10 most deprived areas nationally for employment and skills. The need here is real. The talent is abundant. The opportunity for impact is extraordinary.

Our vision is to build a flagship model in East London that can grow, evolve, and expand beyond these two boroughs — creating a blueprint for social mobility that transforms communities across the UK.

Through enriching programmes, professional experiences, and empowering support, we champion ambition, connect individuals to meaningful opportunities, and help every person develop, grow, and excel. We believe success should be defined by talent, aspiration, and dedication — never background or circumstance.

We are now recruiting a volunteer Graphic Designer to help shape the visual identity of our charity at this pivotal early stage.

You will work closely with the Founder to design a modern, meaningful, and impactful logo that reflects our mission of growth, development, empowerment, and change.

Volunteer Role: Graphic Designer (Logo Designer)

We are looking for a creative, thoughtful, and mission‑driven designer who can craft a logo that:

• Captures our purpose — breaking down barriers and unlocking potential

• Communicates growth and transformation

• Feels modern, bold, and full of possibility

• Resonates with adults from working‑class and underserved communities

• Works across digital, print, and social platforms

Your design will become the visual foundation of our charity — a symbol of hope, ambition, and opportunity for the communities we serve.

If you bring creativity, passion, and a commitment to social impact, we would love to hear from you.

Why join us?

1. Shape a new charity from day one

Your work will define our brand identity and help us communicate our mission with clarity and power.

2. Create a logo that represents real change

Your design will be seen by participants, partners, funders, volunteers, and communities across East London.

3. Lead with authenticity and heart

We welcome designers with lived experience, community roots, and non‑traditional backgrounds.

4. Build a flagship model for national impact

Your logo will become the face of a charity that aims to grow across the UK.

Who we’re looking for

We welcome applications from people who are:

• Passionate about design, branding, and visual storytelling

• Excited by the challenge of creating a logo for a start‑up charity

• Able to translate mission and values into strong visual identity

• Collaborative, reflective, and open to feedback

• Ready to bring their creativity, lived experience, and voice to the table

We particularly encourage applications from people from working‑class or low‑income backgrounds, people of colour, and those with lived experience of the barriers we aim to dismantle.

Time commitment

A flexible voluntary REMOTE role — design work can be completed remotely and at your own pace, with occasional check‑ins with the Founder.

Join us and help build a charity that unlocks potential, transforms futures, and uplifts communities.

Help Us Unlock Potential and Break Down Barriers

If you’re ready to design a logo with purpose at its core, we’d love to hear from you.