Volunteer roles

VOLUNTEER GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Shape the vibe. Inspire young London.

URBAN YOUTH is a bold new grassroots youth work charity creating vibrant, screen‑free spaces where young people connect, grow and discover who they can become.

We’re building a dream team of fun, positive role models and we need a creative Graphic Designer to help craft our entire visual identity.

What you’ll do

• Build a bold, urban, youth‑friendly brand.

• Design our logo, posters, social assets and more.

• Create visuals that spark confidence, joy and belonging.

Who you are

• Fun, bubbly, creative and full of ideas.

• Passionate about young people and community.

• Excited to shape a brand from the ground up.

Why join us

This is your chance to leave your mark on a movement that will grow across London — and create a brand young people feel proud to call theirs.

Ready to bring the vibe?

Join Urban Youth and help design something unforgettable.

URABN YOUTH

Your City - Your Vibe

The Institute of Conservation (Icon) is seeking an enterprising and passionate supporter of cultural heritage to chair our Board of Trustees through an ambitious period of growth and change.

This fulfilling role will appeal to a people focused individual, who will welcome the opportunity to actively engage with Icon's membership and the wider heritage sector. We are looking for the skills and ambition to support us as we establish a new strategy to champion conservation and deliver sustainable financial growth to support our charitable objectives.

About the Role 

The Chair’s responsibilities include those of all Icon Trustees, with the additional operational responsibilities:

• Providing leadership to the Board in its strategic and policy role
• Chairing the Board and other meetings to facilitate positive discussion and development
• Ensuring the Board fulfils its legal and charitable responsibilities for the governance of Icon
• Establishing a constructive working relationship with the Chief Executive
• Appraising the performance of the Chief Executive and the Trustees
• Advocating for Icon and conservation via public speaking appointments at Icon events and within the wider heritage sector
• Supporting Icon’s petition for Royal Charter through stakeholder engagement activity

For the full list of responsibilities and information on Icon including its mission and values, please refer to the Chair of the Board of Trustees Recruitment Pack

About You

You will be:

• Committed to Icon’s values and the conservation of cultural heritage
• Committed to the professional ethos that defines Icon and its members
• Able to direct the business of the Board efficiently and effectively
• Skilled in developing and nurturing productive working relationships
• Willing to challenge us and introduce new ways of thinking

You will have experience in:

• Charity or corporate governance
• High level advocacy across a range of media, including public speaking, interviewing and written commentary
•  Successful fundraising and/or entrepreneurial activities
• Delivering organisational growth and future resilience
• Problem solving, building understanding, and fostering collaboration

All trustees must agree to comply with the Trustees’ Code of Conduct. You can find more information about being a Trustee on Icon’s website.

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for a position on our Board of Trustees, please submit a brief covering letter (no more than one side of A4) explaining why you are interested in the role and highlighting your relevant skills and experience. Please also provide your CV, covering no more than two sides of A4. 

Detailed application instructions can be found on Icon's website.

Applications close on Wednesday 11 February 2026 at 5PM.

Domestic abuse is always unacceptable. We support everyone affected by it and we act to prevent it. As a Trustee at Behind Closed Doors, you will work alongside our Trustee Board and CEO to drive our new strategy forward, finding opportunities to expand our income generating activity and building our capacity to deliver a range of quality services to everyone who needs our help. This is a pivotal role for our charity, helping to shape our future and support our vision: to build lives free from domestic abuse.

This is an exciting time to join our organisation, as we look to begin implementing a new strategy. You will be joining an established trustee board made up of dedicated, knowledgeable and supportive individuals. We welcome applications from all who resonate with our organisational values and objectives, and specifically from those with skills or experience in fundraising and income generation, and charity governance and risk management. Please note that we are also currently recruiting to the Treasurer role, find out more on our website.

Taking on a Trustee role is an excellent way to broaden your leadership experience and strengthen skills that you can then put to use in your core role, to the benefit of your career progression opportunities and the organisation that you work for.

As a Trustee, you will develop skills in:

• Strategic planning
• Governance
• Budgeting and financial analysis
• Risk management
• Chairing meetings

As you learn about a new organisation and potentially a new sector, you will also gain confidence in:

• Acting as a 'Critical Friend'; asking questions and providing support
• Experiencing the difference between a strategic role, and a hands-on operational role
• Absorbing and processing new information, and learning where you contribute value
• Finding your feet with a brand new team of people

Please download the recruitment pack for full details, including how to apply and who to contact for an informal discussion about the role and organisation.

As a board, we strive to be as diverse and representative as the communities we serve and would welcome those from underrepresented or marginalised groups. We also recognise hugely the value that lived experience brings to our board, so would welcome further representation in this area, but only when it is safe for you to engage with us in this way.

Behind Closed Doors is committed to improving inclusive recruitment practices. If you would prefer to apply for this position or express your interest in an alternative format (such as audio or video upload) or require any adaptions at this initial stage, please get in touch.

Behind Closed Doors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A standard DBS disclosure will be required before taking up this position.

Volunteer Marketing, Communications & Partnerships Manager

Unlock YOUR Potential – Adult Social Mobility Charity

Location: Remote

Hours: Flexible

Type: Volunteer Leadership Role

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

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

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

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

The Role: Volunteer Marketing, Communications & Partnerships Manager

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

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

What You’ll Do

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

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

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

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

• Support fundraising and programme promotion through targeted communications.

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

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

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

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

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

What You’ll Bring

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

You will bring:

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

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

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

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

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

• Creativity, initiative, and a collaborative spirit.

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

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

What You’ll Gain

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

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

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

• Flexible volunteering that fits around your life and commitments.

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

Be the Voice That Carries Our Mission Forward

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

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

Volunteer Graphic Designer (Brand & Logo Re‑Design)

Unlock YOUR Potential – Adult Social Mobility Charity

Location: Remote

Hours: Flexible

Type: Volunteer

Help Us Re‑Imagine a Brand That Changes Lives

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

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

That’s where you come in.

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

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

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

• Bold and Empowering

• Warm and Human

• Professional and Trustworthy

• Rooted in hope and opportunity

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

What You’ll Do

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

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

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

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

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

What You’ll Bring

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

• A portfolio showcasing your creativity and design style.

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

• Ability to translate mission and emotion into visual identity.

• A collaborative, open, and imaginative approach.

What You’ll Gain

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

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

• Flexible volunteering that fits around your life.

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

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

Join Us in Unlocking Potential

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

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

Volunteer Head of Business Development & Operations

Unlock YOUR Potential – Adult Social Mobility Charity

Location: Remote

Hours: Flexible

Type: Volunteer Leadership Role

Lead the Growth of a Charity That Transforms Lives

Unlock YOUR Potential is a bold new adult social mobility charity dedicated to helping people from deprived communities build the confidence, skills, and opportunities they need to change their lives. Through programmes in employability, personal development, wellbeing, and life skills, we support adults to overcome barriers, unlock their strengths, and step into brighter futures.

We are entering an exciting phase of growth — and we are looking for a strategic, compassionate leader to help shape our development, partnerships, and operational excellence.

If you are driven by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help build a charity that changes lives, this is your moment.

The Role: Volunteer Head of Business Development & Operations

This is a pivotal leadership role for someone who wants to make a tangible difference. You will help build the foundations of a national charity, guiding both our growth strategy and our day‑to‑day operational systems.

You will work closely with the Founder to develop partnerships, secure opportunities, strengthen internal processes, and ensure our programmes reach the people who need them most.

What You’ll Do

• Lead on business development strategy to grow our reach, partnerships, and funding opportunities.

• Identify and cultivate relationships with employers, training providers, community organisations, and supporters.

• Develop operational systems that ensure our programmes run smoothly, safely, and effectively.

• Support the creation of sustainable income streams, including grants, corporate partnerships, and social value opportunities.

• Build internal processes for volunteer management, programme delivery, and organisational governance.

• Work collaboratively with the Founder to shape the long‑term vision and infrastructure of the charity.

• Help position Unlock YOUR Potential as a trusted, empowering force for adult social mobility across the UK.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in business development, operations, charity leadership, or organisational growth.

• A strategic mindset with the ability to turn ideas into practical systems.

• Strong relationship‑building skills and confidence engaging with partners.

• Passion for social mobility, equality, and empowering adults to transform their lives.

• A proactive, organised, and mission‑driven approach.

• The ability to lead with empathy, clarity, and purpose.

What You’ll Gain

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

• The chance to build systems, partnerships, and opportunities that change lives.

• A meaningful project for your professional portfolio and leadership development.

• Flexible volunteering that fits around your commitments.

• The fulfilment of knowing your work will help adults overcome disadvantage and unlock their potential.

Be Part of Something Transformational

If you’re ready to use your leadership, strategy, and operational expertise to help build a charity with real social impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us unlock potential across the UK.

Volunteer Head of Service Delivery

Unlock YOUR Potential – Adult Social Mobility Charity

Location: Remote

Hours: Flexible

Type: Senior Volunteer Leadership Role

Lead the Delivery of Programmes That Change Lives

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

We are now seeking a strategic, organised, and mission‑driven Head of Service Delivery to oversee the successful rollout, coordination, and quality of all our programmes. This is a pivotal leadership role for someone who wants to shape a charity’s impact from the ground up.

Your leadership will ensure every participant receives a consistent, empowering, and life‑changing experience.

The Role: Volunteer Head of Service Delivery

As Head of Service Delivery, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and operational execution of all Unlock YOUR Potential programmes. You will ensure that each programme is delivered safely, effectively, and with the dignity and care our participants deserve.

You will work closely with the Founder and Programme Managers to build delivery systems, support volunteers, and ensure our services run smoothly as we grow.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the operational delivery of all programmes across employability, personal development, wellbeing, and life skills.

• Build and manage delivery frameworks, processes, and quality standards.

• Support Programme Managers to ensure consistent, high‑quality delivery.

• Oversee volunteer recruitment, onboarding, coordination, and support.

• Monitor participant engagement, outcomes, and feedback.

• Ensure safeguarding, risk management, and compliance are embedded in all delivery activities.

• Coordinate schedules, resources, and delivery logistics.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accessibility, and participant experience.

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

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in programme delivery, operations, adult learning, or service management.

• Strong organisational and leadership skills.

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

• The ability to build systems, processes, and delivery frameworks.

• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.

• A calm, solution‑focused, and supportive approach.

• Confidence managing volunteers and coordinating multiple workstreams.

• A commitment to delivering services that are safe, inclusive, and empowering.

What You’ll Gain

• A senior leadership role shaping the delivery of a national charity.

• The opportunity to build systems that ensure long‑term impact and programme excellence.

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

• Flexible volunteering that fits around your life and commitments.

• The fulfilment of knowing your work directly helps adults transform their lives and futures.

Be the Engine Behind Life‑Changing Programmes

If you’re ready to use your leadership and operational expertise to ensure our programmes reach the people who need them most, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us unlock potential across the UK.

Why we want you

As a community engagement volunteer you and your fellow branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community to ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.

This role is diverse and allows for you to focus on the areas that you have skills or interests in. The role has flexibility and can work around your other commitments.

Below are some examples of possible activities you can take on or be a part of as a SSAFA Community Engagement Volunteer.

What you will be doing

• Activity Organisers - Love planning? Help coordinate amazing events like charity dinners, carol concerts, and local fairs.
• Event Champions - Be the friendly face of SSAFA! Help at events, chat with visitors, sell merchandise, and spread the word about our work.
• Event Champions - Be the friendly face of SSAFA! Help at events, chat with visitors, sell merchandise, and spread the word about our work.
• Promoting SSAFA Services - Help provide a warm, welcoming presence at Veterans Breakfast clubs, cafes or hubs - offering information about SSAFA services and signposting as appropriate.
• SSAFA Storytellers -Deliver engaging talks to organisations and groups, sharing SSAFA’s incredible history and mission.
• Community Connectors - Collaborating with the Community Engagement Manager to establish a local network, promote SSAFA's services, and respond to community opportunities such as gardening projects.
• Fundraising Heroes - Whether it’s rallying local businesses, organising events, or getting creative with unique fundraising ideas, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping SSAFA’s support going strong.
• Administrators - Are you detail-oriented and love keeping things organised? Assist with branch and event administration, manage schedules and branch calendars, and ensure everything runs smoothly currently being undertaken.

The skills you need

• Be friendly and approachable.
• Confident to engage with the public, potential clients, volunteers and SSAFA colleagues face-to-face.
• Reliable attitude, staying connected with your Branch and/or Community Engagement Manager about your availability.
• Access to public transport or a car to get to events if necessary.
• Basic IT skills would be an advantage.

What's in it for you

• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others and make a difference.
• Give tangible and practical support to your local branch by raising awareness of SSAFA.
• Support from your local SSAFA branch and SSAFA Community Engagement Manager.
• Experience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!

Disclaimer

SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.

Why we want you

As a community engagement volunteer you and your fellow branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community to ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.

This role is diverse and allows for you to focus on the areas that you have skills or interests in. The role has flexibility and can work around your other commitments.

Below are some examples of possible activities you can take on or be a part of as a SSAFA Community Engagement Volunteer.

What you will be doing

• Activity Organisers - Love planning? Help coordinate amazing events like charity dinners, carol concerts, and local fairs.
• Event Champions - Be the friendly face of SSAFA! Help at events, chat with visitors, sell merchandise, and spread the word about our work.
• Event Champions - Be the friendly face of SSAFA! Help at events, chat with visitors, sell merchandise, and spread the word about our work.
• Promoting SSAFA Services - Help provide a warm, welcoming presence at Veterans Breakfast clubs, cafes or hubs - offering information about SSAFA services and signposting as appropriate.
• SSAFA Storytellers -Deliver engaging talks to organisations and groups, sharing SSAFA’s incredible history and mission.
• Community Connectors - Collaborating with the Community Engagement Manager to establish a local network, promote SSAFA's services, and respond to community opportunities such as gardening projects.
• Fundraising Heroes - Whether it’s rallying local businesses, organising events, or getting creative with unique fundraising ideas, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping SSAFA’s support going strong.
• Administrators - Are you detail-oriented and love keeping things organised? Assist with branch and event administration, manage schedules and branch calendars, and ensure everything runs smoothly currently being undertaken.

The skills you need

• Be friendly and approachable.
• Confident to engage with the public, potential clients, volunteers and SSAFA colleagues face-to-face.
• Reliable attitude, staying connected with your Branch and/or Community Engagement Manager about your availability.
• Access to public transport or a car to get to events if necessary.
• Basic IT skills would be an advantage.

What's in it for you

• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others and make a difference.
• Give tangible and practical support to your local branch by raising awareness of SSAFA.
• Support from your local SSAFA branch and SSAFA Community Engagement Manager.
• Experience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!

Disclaimer

SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.

Why we want you

As a community engagement volunteer you and your fellow branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community to ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.

This role is diverse and allows for you to focus on the areas that you have skills or interests in. The role has flexibility and can work around your other commitments.

Below are some examples of possible activities you can take on or be a part of as a SSAFA Community Engagement Volunteer.

What you will be doing

• Activity Organisers - Love planning? Help coordinate amazing events like charity dinners, carol concerts, and local fairs.
• Event Champions - Be the friendly face of SSAFA! Help at events, chat with visitors, sell merchandise, and spread the word about our work.
• Event Champions - Be the friendly face of SSAFA! Help at events, chat with visitors, sell merchandise, and spread the word about our work.
• Promoting SSAFA Services - Help provide a warm, welcoming presence at Veterans Breakfast clubs, cafes or hubs - offering information about SSAFA services and signposting as appropriate.
• SSAFA Storytellers -Deliver engaging talks to organisations and groups, sharing SSAFA’s incredible history and mission.
• Community Connectors - Collaborating with the Community Engagement Manager to establish a local network, promote SSAFA's services, and respond to community opportunities such as gardening projects.
• Fundraising Heroes - Whether it’s rallying local businesses, organising events, or getting creative with unique fundraising ideas, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping SSAFA’s support going strong.
• Administrators - Are you detail-oriented and love keeping things organised? Assist with branch and event administration, manage schedules and branch calendars, and ensure everything runs smoothly currently being undertaken.

The skills you need

• Be friendly and approachable.
• Confident to engage with the public, potential clients, volunteers and SSAFA colleagues face-to-face.
• Reliable attitude, staying connected with your Branch and/or Community Engagement Manager about your availability.
• Access to public transport or a car to get to events if necessary.
• Basic IT skills would be an advantage.

What's in it for you

• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others and make a difference.
• Give tangible and practical support to your local branch by raising awareness of SSAFA.
• Support from your local SSAFA branch and SSAFA Community Engagement Manager.
• Experience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!

Disclaimer

SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.

Why we want you

As a community engagement volunteer you and your fellow branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community to ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.

This role is diverse and allows for you to focus on the areas that you have skills or interests in. The role has flexibility and can work around your other commitments.

Below are some examples of possible activities you can take on or be a part of as a SSAFA Community Engagement Volunteer.

What you will be doing

• Activity Organisers - Love planning? Help coordinate amazing events like charity dinners, carol concerts, and local fairs.
• Event Champions - Be the friendly face of SSAFA! Help at events, chat with visitors, sell merchandise, and spread the word about our work.
• Event Champions - Be the friendly face of SSAFA! Help at events, chat with visitors, sell merchandise, and spread the word about our work.
• Promoting SSAFA Services - Help provide a warm, welcoming presence at Veterans Breakfast clubs, cafes or hubs - offering information about SSAFA services and signposting as appropriate.
• SSAFA Storytellers -Deliver engaging talks to organisations and groups, sharing SSAFA’s incredible history and mission.
• Community Connectors - Collaborating with the Community Engagement Manager to establish a local network, promote SSAFA's services, and respond to community opportunities such as gardening projects.
• Fundraising Heroes - Whether it’s rallying local businesses, organising events, or getting creative with unique fundraising ideas, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping SSAFA’s support going strong.
• Administrators - Are you detail-oriented and love keeping things organised? Assist with branch and event administration, manage schedules and branch calendars, and ensure everything runs smoothly currently being undertaken.

The skills you need

• Be friendly and approachable.
• Confident to engage with the public, potential clients, volunteers and SSAFA colleagues face-to-face.
• Reliable attitude, staying connected with your Branch and/or Community Engagement Manager about your availability.
• Access to public transport or a car to get to events if necessary.
• Basic IT skills would be an advantage.

What's in it for you

• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others and make a difference.
• Give tangible and practical support to your local branch by raising awareness of SSAFA.
• Support from your local SSAFA branch and SSAFA Community Engagement Manager.
• Experience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!

Disclaimer

SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.

Why we want you

As a community engagement volunteer you and your fellow branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community to ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.

This role is diverse and allows for you to focus on the areas that you have skills or interests in. The role has flexibility and can work around your other commitments.

Below are some examples of possible activities you can take on or be a part of as a SSAFA Community Engagement Volunteer.

What you will be doing

• Activity Organisers - Love planning? Help coordinate amazing events like charity dinners, carol concerts, and local fairs.
• Event Champions - Be the friendly face of SSAFA! Help at events, chat with visitors, sell merchandise, and spread the word about our work.
• Event Champions - Be the friendly face of SSAFA! Help at events, chat with visitors, sell merchandise, and spread the word about our work.
• Promoting SSAFA Services - Help provide a warm, welcoming presence at Veterans Breakfast clubs, cafes or hubs - offering information about SSAFA services and signposting as appropriate.
• SSAFA Storytellers -Deliver engaging talks to organisations and groups, sharing SSAFA’s incredible history and mission.
• Community Connectors - Collaborating with the Community Engagement Manager to establish a local network, promote SSAFA's services, and respond to community opportunities such as gardening projects.
• Fundraising Heroes - Whether it’s rallying local businesses, organising events, or getting creative with unique fundraising ideas, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping SSAFA’s support going strong.
• Administrators - Are you detail-oriented and love keeping things organised? Assist with branch and event administration, manage schedules and branch calendars, and ensure everything runs smoothly currently being undertaken.

The skills you need

• Be friendly and approachable.
• Confident to engage with the public, potential clients, volunteers and SSAFA colleagues face-to-face.
• Reliable attitude, staying connected with your Branch and/or Community Engagement Manager about your availability.
• Access to public transport or a car to get to events if necessary.
• Basic IT skills would be an advantage.

What's in it for you

• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others and make a difference.
• Give tangible and practical support to your local branch by raising awareness of SSAFA.
• Support from your local SSAFA branch and SSAFA Community Engagement Manager.
• Experience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!

Disclaimer

SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.

Why we want you

As a community engagement volunteer you and your fellow branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community to ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.

This role is diverse and allows for you to focus on the areas that you have skills or interests in. The role has flexibility and can work around your other commitments.

Below are some examples of possible activities you can take on or be a part of as a SSAFA Community Engagement Volunteer.

What you will be doing

• Activity Organisers - Love planning? Help coordinate amazing events like charity dinners, carol concerts, and local fairs.
• Event Champions - Be the friendly face of SSAFA! Help at events, chat with visitors, sell merchandise, and spread the word about our work.
• Event Champions - Be the friendly face of SSAFA! Help at events, chat with visitors, sell merchandise, and spread the word about our work.
• Promoting SSAFA Services - Help provide a warm, welcoming presence at Veterans Breakfast clubs, cafes or hubs - offering information about SSAFA services and signposting as appropriate.
• SSAFA Storytellers -Deliver engaging talks to organisations and groups, sharing SSAFA’s incredible history and mission.
• Community Connectors - Collaborating with the Community Engagement Manager to establish a local network, promote SSAFA's services, and respond to community opportunities such as gardening projects.
• Fundraising Heroes - Whether it’s rallying local businesses, organising events, or getting creative with unique fundraising ideas, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping SSAFA’s support going strong.
• Administrators - Are you detail-oriented and love keeping things organised? Assist with branch and event administration, manage schedules and branch calendars, and ensure everything runs smoothly currently being undertaken.

The skills you need

• Be friendly and approachable.
• Confident to engage with the public, potential clients, volunteers and SSAFA colleagues face-to-face.
• Reliable attitude, staying connected with your Branch and/or Community Engagement Manager about your availability.
• Access to public transport or a car to get to events if necessary.
• Basic IT skills would be an advantage.

What's in it for you

• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others and make a difference.
• Give tangible and practical support to your local branch by raising awareness of SSAFA.
• Support from your local SSAFA branch and SSAFA Community Engagement Manager.
• Experience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!

Disclaimer

SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.

Why we want you

As a community engagement volunteer you and your fellow branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community to ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.

This role is diverse and allows for you to focus on the areas that you have skills or interests in. The role has flexibility and can work around your other commitments.

Below are some examples of possible activities you can take on or be a part of as a SSAFA Community Engagement Volunteer.

What you will be doing

• Activity Organisers - Love planning? Help coordinate amazing events like charity dinners, carol concerts, and local fairs.
• Event Champions - Be the friendly face of SSAFA! Help at events, chat with visitors, sell merchandise, and spread the word about our work.
• Event Champions - Be the friendly face of SSAFA! Help at events, chat with visitors, sell merchandise, and spread the word about our work.
• Promoting SSAFA Services - Help provide a warm, welcoming presence at Veterans Breakfast clubs, cafes or hubs - offering information about SSAFA services and signposting as appropriate.
• SSAFA Storytellers -Deliver engaging talks to organisations and groups, sharing SSAFA’s incredible history and mission.
• Community Connectors - Collaborating with the Community Engagement Manager to establish a local network, promote SSAFA's services, and respond to community opportunities such as gardening projects.
• Fundraising Heroes - Whether it’s rallying local businesses, organising events, or getting creative with unique fundraising ideas, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping SSAFA’s support going strong.
• Administrators - Are you detail-oriented and love keeping things organised? Assist with branch and event administration, manage schedules and branch calendars, and ensure everything runs smoothly currently being undertaken.

The skills you need

• Be friendly and approachable.
• Confident to engage with the public, potential clients, volunteers and SSAFA colleagues face-to-face.
• Reliable attitude, staying connected with your Branch and/or Community Engagement Manager about your availability.
• Access to public transport or a car to get to events if necessary.
• Basic IT skills would be an advantage.

What's in it for you

• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others and make a difference.
• Give tangible and practical support to your local branch by raising awareness of SSAFA.
• Support from your local SSAFA branch and SSAFA Community Engagement Manager.
• Experience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!

Disclaimer

SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.