Volunteer roles
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Calling all animal lovers! We're looking for passionate volunteers to join Team Teckels at our charity shop in Stroud.
Teckels rescue, rehabilitate and rehome hundreds of vulnerable cats and dogs every year. Your support in our charity shop will make a massive impact on their lives.
We have customer facing and non-customer facing roles available. Shifts will be planned according to your availability and the shop opening hours of Tuesdays to Saturdays 9am to 5pm. Ideally, this will be a morning 9am to 1pm or evening 1pm to 5pm shift once a week.
We welcome volunteers whenever the shop is open, but we are especially looking for help on the shop floor on a Saturday morning or afternoon, and with sorting donations on a Friday and Saturday.c
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We're looking for friendly volunteers to help out at our popular Summer Fair & Dog Show, taking place on the 23rd and 24th August.
Timings:
- Friday: Help with set up
- Saturday: 9am-5pm
- Sunday: 9am-5pm
You can help for the entire weekend if you like, but we ask for a three hour shift on the Saturday or Sunday, and any extra support will be gratefully received!
What you'll be doing:
There's a few different roles available, but here's an idea of some of them
- Helping us set up on the Friday
- Hosting a stall during the event with fellow volunteers
- You might be running games, selling refreshments, or running a tombola, or be on entrance or car parking duties.
- Some roles require you to handle cash and use a card reader linked to your phone. Please let us know if you're not able to do this.
What you'll need:
- Be able to sit/stand in a field for a few hours
- Happy speaking to the public
- Be comfortable around dogs
- As this is an outdoor event, dress for the weather and be comfortable in all weather conditions.
What's in it for you:
- Free entry to a very popular summer event
- You'll volunteer for four hours, then be able to enjoy the fair
- Free drinks and half price food from Teckels stalls
- Meet lots of lovely dogs!
- The chance to support a longstanding Gloucestershire charity, helping us rescue, rehabilitate and rehome dogs and cats across the county
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About CARAS:
Community Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (CARAS) is a registered charity that has been supporting refugees and asylum-seekers since 2002 empowering them to integrate and engage in the local community.
Arriving as an asylum seeker/refugee can be a disempowering experience. Difficulties with language, accessing services and overcoming prejudice are ever-present. As an organisation we are committed to work alongside refugees to overcome those challenges, and to help them build their lives.
We offer group support and targeted support work. We offer a range of activities including: ESOL classes; social and recreational activities such as youth club, drama, trips, and family activities; educational support for young people; and casework and advocacy support.
Our values are at the centre of all our work:
• Kindness: CARAS will nurture all who are part of our community, helping everyone to develop their skills, talents, and interests.
• Justice: CARAS will strive for social justice following a rights-based approach in all our work and challenging instances when rights are not upheld in wider society.
• Empowerment: CARAS works alongside people, recognising and respecting their skills and strengths and striving together for better outcomes.
• ‘With’ not ‘for’: CARAS will put the voices, opinions, experiences and needs of its beneficiaries at the heart of all that we do.
About Youth Club:
Youth Club is a place for young people aged 14-19 to come and play games, learn new skills, make and strengthen friendships and build a sense of belonging. Regular activities include classic youth club games such as table tennis, pool, foosball, board and card games.
Youth club takes place at Tooting Hub- Beechcroft Road, Tooting, SW17 7B
About the Role:
CARAS is looking for volunteer Football Assistants to support our Football sessions on Mondays, 5.30-7pm in Balham.
Football coaching sessions are led by Fulham FC Kicks programme weekly, supported by CARAS volunteers to offer welcome to young people.
Volunteer tasks and responsibilities
· Welcoming young people to the session;
· Helping young people to register for sessions;
· Join in and be role model for young refugees and asylum seekers;
· Assisting participants to recognise and celebrate their achievements;
· Following FULHAM FC safeguarding policy and CARAS’ confidentiality, safeguarding, health & safety, equal opportunities, data management, online communications and all other policies as relevant.
Requirements:
Essential
· To be 18 years or older;
· To be non-judgemental and able to engage with people from diverse cultural backgrounds;
· To be reliable and punctual;
· Excellent communication skills, especially with people with varying levels of English;
· The ability to volunteer on Monday evenings for a minimum of four months;
· Currently resident in the UK;
- A love of football, and wanting to encourage others to play.
· Able to provide five years’ worth of addresses, and willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check (residency is not necessary if you are a Caras community member who is more recently arrived in the UK);
· Able to attend compulsory volunteer induction training (online) general and safeguarding prior to start of role
Desirable
· Knowledge of community languages, such as (including Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish, Somali and Spanish).
Through volunteering with us you will:
· Meet new members of your local community;
· Learn about different cultures;
· Learn about issues relating to refugees and people seeking asylum;
- Be able to obtain a reference from us relating to your placement after 3 months’ regular volunteering
· Work as part of a friendly, welcoming team;
· Develop your skills and competencies;
· Be able to access relevant training;
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Help raise awareness and funds for Teckels in your local area. Our Community Volunteers champion our work, represent Teckels at events, and inspire others to get involved.
What you’ll be doing:
- Hosting stalls at local fairs and events
- Supporting supermarket collections or Pets at Home fundraising days
- Collecting donations and bringing them to the Centre
- Putting up posters, handing out leaflets, or sharing social posts
- Hosting fundraising events like bake sales or pub quizzes
- Supporting our fundraising events like the Spring, Summer and Winter Fairs and the Winter Ball
What you’ll need:
- Friendly, engaging, and confident talking to new people
- A passion for animals and Teckels’ mission
- Enthusiastic and proactive – happy to get stuck in
What’s in it for you:
- Induction, training and support
- New people, new experiences
- Skill-building and personal development
- A reference for employment or education
- A chance to help cats and dogs in your community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you love quizzes, entertaining people and raising money for animals? We’re looking for volunteers to run our regular pub quizzes and keep the fun going.
Quizzes are held at:
- The Barn Owl, Quedgeley – 6pm on the last Sunday of the month
- The Old Crown Inn, Uley – 7pm on the fourth Wednesday of the month
What you’ll be doing: Choose from two volunteer roles at each quiz:
- Host – Read out the questions, keep scores, announce winners and keep things lively.
- Welcome Lead – Sign in teams, sell raffle tickets and help answer any queries.
What you’ll need:
- Confident public speaking and a clear, engaging style
- Friendly and welcoming manner
- Organised, with cash-handling experience useful
What’s in it for you:
- Induction and support
- A fun way to meet people and get involved
- Build communication and event skills
- A reference for study or work
- Make a real difference for animals
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Purpose: To support FARE Scotland’s main site by helping with practical tasks, repairs, and general upkeep. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast, a retired tradesperson, or just someone handy with a toolbox — this flexible role lets you lend your skills when you're available.
What You Can Get Involved In:
· Light repairs and general upkeep (e.g. fixing shelves, tightening fixtures)
· Painting and touch-ups around the site
· Basic plumbing or electrical checks (if qualified)
· Moving furniture or equipment
· Supporting staff with site improvement projects
Skills and Qualities Needed
Volunteers will come from a wide range of backgrounds and will have many different qualities and skills. Essential qualities for this role are:
- Practical skills in DIY, maintenance, or repairs
- Ability to work safely and follow instructions
- Reliability and good timekeeping
- Friendly and respectful approach
Commitment:
This can be a flexible on-call volunteer role, we’ll contact you when we have a project that we need help with. Or this can be a weekly commitment of 1-5 hours per week. Whatever is best for you!
What’s in it for you?
· Use your practical skills to improve a valued community space
· Gain experience in site maintenance and facilities support
· Be part of a friendly, hands-on team
· Enhance your CV
· Make a visible and lasting impact in your local area
Support and Training
· Induction and guidance from staff
No References or CV required - When you apply it will prompt you to add a CV, please feel free to submit a blank peice of paper or tell us a bit about yourself!
To improve the lives of the people in the communities we serve.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We're looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to help run our Stepford Café — a welcoming social hub where players, families, and locals can enjoy a hot drink, a tasty bite, and a warm atmosphere while the games are on. Whether you're great with people, love being part of a team, or just want to give back to your community, your support will help keep the café buzzing and make a real difference.
What you can get involved in:
· Serving teas, coffees, and light snacks
· Chatting with customers and making them feel welcome
· Helping with basic cleaning and tidying
· Restocking supplies and keeping the café organised
· Supporting events or match days with extra hands on deck
Volunteers will come from a wide range of background and will have many different qualities and skills. We are looking for:
· A friendly, approachable attitude
· Willingness to muck in and help out wherever needed
· Reliability
· It would be great if you had experience in a café or service industry setting however, experience isn’t essential —a positive spirit and a willingness to get involved will do just fine!
Commitment:
We’re ideally looking for volunteers who can help out once or twice a week for a couple of hours — but we’re totally flexible. Whether you can commit weekly or just want to pop in when you can manage, we’d love to hear from you.
What’s in it for you?
· Build confidence and customer service skills
· Meet new people and be part of a supportive team
· Gain experience in a service setting
· Make a real difference in your local community
· Boost your CV
· Enjoy free hot drinks and good chat while you help out!
Support and Training
We’ll provide all the guidance you need, including a warm welcome, on-the-job training, and ongoing support from our friendly team.
No references or CV required! When you apply and it prompts you to add a CV you can submit a blank piece of paper or feel free to tell us a little bit about yourself!
To improve the lives of the people in the communities we serve.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer at Our Award-Winning Community Allotment in Easterhouse!
Want to get your hands dirty, grow fresh produce, and make a real impact in your community? Join us at our vibrant, award-winning community allotment on Drumlanrig Avenue, Easterhouse — a cherished green space where local nurseries, schools, adult clubs, and families come together to sow, grow, and thrive.
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just curious to give it a go, we welcome volunteers of all experience levels. All you need is a positive attitude and a willingness to muck in — we’ll support you every step of the way and tailor tasks to your interests and skills.
What You Might Get Involved In:
- Planting, weeding, and harvesting
- Painting and beautifying the space
- Helping with site maintenance and small repair projects
- Supporting community plots and group activities
Why Volunteer With Us?
- Learn hands-on gardening and DIY skills
- Boost your physical and mental well-being
- Discover sustainable living in action
- Be part of a friendly, welcoming community
- Add valuable experience to your CV
Time Commitment:
We’re ideally looking for a weekly commitment of 2+ hours, but we’re flexible — any time you can give is appreciated!
Ready to Dig In?
Come grow with us and help our allotment — and our neighbourhood — flourish. No references or CV required. When you apply you will be prompted to add a CV, feel free to submit a wee bit about yourself or submit a blank sheet. Our volunteer coordinator will be in touch via email to discuss the opportunity further.
To improve the lives of the people in the communities we serve.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
1MM is a unique, community-based, mentoring system with the aim to transform our society by connecting one million young people with one million opportunities.
Our mentoring program that empowers young people to become the best version of themselves: building relationships - free of assumption and judgement - where they benefit from another’s experience and perspective and can think bigger, find their own answers and take the next meaningful step into their future.
We recruit and train volunteers to be mentors and then connect them with young people aged 14-25 years old, via schools or youth groups or independent 18+ sign-ups.
Our 1:1 mentoring sessions are for one hour, once a month, a mixture of face-to-face and online or completely remote.
The large choice of programmes and delivery models that we offer means that you have a choice of volunteering locations. You can choose to participate in one of our face to face, hybrid (online and in person) or fully virtual partnerships.
This autumn, we have opportunities over a range of boroughs from Tottenham, Newham, Barnet, Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Redbridge and Haringey!
Requirements:
· We ask our volunteers to sign up to our platform and complete some mandatory online training.
· Mentors to have 5 year's experience, 2 year's experience post graduate or retired / on a career break.
How to apply: Click 'Apply' to be directed to our website so you can sign up and become a mentor today.
To transform our society by connecting one million young people with one million opportunities.





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***Please note that this is an opportunity based in Nottingham (shire) in the United Kingdom and we don’t offer sponsorship or accept overseas applicants***
Location: Nottinghamshire - we hope our Trustees have a deep understanding of local people. Our Board meetings and AGM take place in person (with the exception of the January meeting which is online).
Responsibilities within the role:
• To ensure Age UK Notts is accountable
• To ensure our purpose and work is carried out for the public benefit
• To ensure compliance with our governance code and any relevant obligations
• To act in the best interests of the charity, and maintain the professional integrity of the charity, when dealing with stakeholders, other bodies and individuals
• To manage the charity's resources responsibly
• To act with reasonable care and skill
• To safeguard the good name and values of the charity
• To act as an ambassador for Age UK Notts and for the wider Age UK network
• To safeguard the good name and values of the charity
• To have a positive commitment to, and actively promote, Age UK Notts’ Equality Diversity and Inclusion policy
• To act as an Ambassador for the charity and the wider Age UK network
What is the time commitment?
The charity holds four full board meetings per year in Nottingham, with each meeting lasting around 2 hours. Meetings take place quarterly on the third Thursday of October, January, April and July.
In addition, Trustees need to set aside a minimum of 2 hours reading time before each board meeting.
. The AGM follows the board meeting on the third Thursday of October, with the meeting lasting around 1.5 hours. In addition, a minimum of 1 hour reading time is required prior to the AGM.
• There may be specific occasions when a Trustee is required to attend an event to open/close it, such as our annual staff conference
• Get to know the charity’s services and infrastructure within the first 3 years/initial tenure of the post and continue to have contact with relevant departments during subsequent 3-year tenures. Feedback on service/infrastructure visits is a standard Board agenda item.
. The charity board also has a Finance & Audit Committee which has its own Terms of Reference and has meetings separate from the Full Board Meetings. The membership of this committee is determined by the Board
• Trustees serve a three-year term of office and can be re-elected to serve additional three-year terms
What training will you be given?
We offer a full induction programme and ongoing support from the charity, other Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team plus occasional external development.
Who we're looking for:
The Trustee role is open to all those who are either a trained lawyer or who has a strong legal background and in addition, the Board of Trustees particularly welcomes experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Issues relating to work with, and for, older people or lived experience and potentially any of the following skills.
- Legal Skills
- Fundraising
- Public Relations and Marketing
- Campaigning
- Education and Learning
- Digital Strategy
- HR
- Strategy and planning skills and performance monitoring in commercial and/or not-for-profit organisations
- Developing and monitoring budgets
We particularly welcome applications from diverse communities and are looking for people from a wide range of backgrounds to join our board and contribute towards leading the charity and delivery of services to the older people of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
*Please note the following key information*
• You must be at least 18 years old
• You must be properly appointed following the procedures and any restrictions in the charity’s governing document
• The role of a Trustee is voluntary and is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed
• You must not act as a trustee if you are disqualified under the Charities Act, including if you have an unspent conviction for an offence involving dishonesty or deception (such as fraud), are bankrupt or have entered into a formal arrangement (e.g. an individual voluntary arrangement) with a creditor or have been removed as a company director or charity trustee because of wrongdoing.
• The Charity Trustee role is open to all those who are either a trained lawyer or who has a strong legal background*
***Please note that this is an opportunity based in Nottingham (shire) in the United Kingdom and we don’t offer sponsorship or accept overseas applicants***
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Volunteer Mentor GM
One Million Mentors is a community based mentoring program that empowers young people to become the best version of themselves: building relationships - free of assumption and judgement - where they benefit from another’s experience and perspective and can think bigger, find their own answers and take the next meaningful step into their future. Our aim is to strengthen communities and level the playing field.
This 2025, we are in need of volunteers to help our young people in Greater Manchester. We equip and train professionals to mentor young people aged 14-25, largely through mentoring programmes in schools, colleges, alternative education programmes and youth organisations. Our mentoring is one to one, for an hour a month, for up to a year.
Between October 2025 and June 2026 we will be launching almost 20 timetabled mentoring programmes with our youth partners and are looking to match up to 400 mentees with mentors. Could you be one of them? Here’s some of our upcoming programmes:
South Manchester:
Burnage Academy For Boys (Wednesday mornings from October)
Loreto High School (Wednesday afternoons from October)
Chorlton High School (Thursday afternoons from November)
Wythenshawe:
Dixons Academies (From October & January)
North Manchester:
Abraham Moss Community Schools (Monday mornings from April 2026)
Eden Girls Leadership Academy (Friday afternoons from June 2026)
Oldham:
Oldham Sixth Form College (Wednesday mornings from October)
Salford:
Coop Academy Swinton (Wednesday afternoons from January)
Trafford:
Trafford College (Monday afternoons from November)
Stockport:
Aquinas College (Thursday afternoons from January)
What will Mentors receive?
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Access to our online training, webinars and our platform’s mentor resources to help you in your mentoring journey
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The chance to support and create connections in your local community
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A certificate at the end of your mentoring
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Develop skills in guidance, listening and empathy
Requirements:
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We ask our volunteers to sign up to our platform and complete some mandatory online training.
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Mentors to have 5 years experience (or 2 if a degree holder)
You can mentor your mentee in - person, online or hybrid formats across Greater Manchester.
How to apply: Click 'Apply' to be directed to our website so you can sign up and become a mentor today!
To transform our society by connecting one million young people with one million opportunities.





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Could you be the person who helps a young man rewrite his future?
At Trailblazers, we believe in second chances. Since 1998, we’ve been mentoring young men in prison to reduce re-offending and inspire new futures. Through a programme of 1:1 mentoring and practical support, we support men aged 18–35 during the last 6 months of their sentence and for up to 12 months after release.
In the West Midlands, our services are delivered near Wolverhampton HMPYOI Brinsford, and we’re looking for volunteer mentors who can commit half a day per week to help someone change their life.
What You’ll Do
- Be a positive and empathetic role model whilst supporting someone to fulfil their potential
- Meet regularly to build a supportive, consistent relationship with a mentee for a minimum of 12 months
- Help set goals and celebrate achievements
- Support reintegration into the community, education, and employment
- Attend and participate fully in mentor training and develop an understanding of the role, responsibilities and boundaries of a volunteer mentor
- Engage with ongoing support and supervision sessions to regularly review performance within mentoring relationships
- Perform your role in line with the aims of Trailblazers, following relevant policies and procedures and reporting safeguarding concerns immediately
- Keep mentoring session notes and communicate regularly with Trailblazers staff
Mentoring sessions last around 1 hour per week, with additional time needed for travel and liaison. We ask for a 12-month commitment to ensure consistency for the mentee.
Why It Matters
The national re-offending rate is up to 55%. For those with a Trailblazers mentor, it drops to just 7%. Your time could be the turning point in someone’s life.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome all backgrounds and skill sets, especially those with experience in:
- The criminal justice system
- Underrepresented communities (including BAME groups)
All we ask if that you are:
- Empathetic, non-judgmental and committed to social change
- Professional but relatable with strong communication skills
- Able to advocate for your mentee and help them to overcome barriers
- Comfortable using basic IT and taking guidance from staff
- Willing to travel and undertake visits for mentoring sessions on a weekly or fortnightly basis
- Committed to supporting one young man for up to a year
Requirements
- Aged 21+
- British citizen (due to prison security checks)
- Live within 30 miles of the prison at which you want to volunteer
- Good level of fitness (prison visits may involve stairs and fast-paced movement)
- Not barred from working with vulnerable adults or children
- If you have lived experience of the criminal justice system, you must be off licence for at least 12 months and not in crisis
- You cannot volunteer at a prison where you were previously a resident
What We Offer
- Full training and ongoing support
- Out-of-pocket expenses covered
- A chance to make a real difference
Ready to be the change?
Visit our website for more information and to apply. We’d love to hear from you.
Trailblazers’ mission is to reduce re-offending and inspire new futures for young men (18-35) leaving prison.

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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Could you be the person who helps a young man rewrite his future?
At Trailblazers, we believe in second chances. Since 1998, we’ve been mentoring young men in prison to reduce re-offending and inspire new futures. Through a programme of 1:1 mentoring and practical support, we support men aged 18–35 during the last 6 months of their sentence and for up to 12 months after release.
In London, our services run at HMP Brixton and HMPYOI Isis, and we’re looking for volunteer mentors who can commit half a day per week to help someone change their life.
What You’ll Do
- Be a positive and empathetic role model whilst supporting someone to fulfil their potential
- Meet regularly to build a supportive, consistent relationship with a mentee for a minimum of 12 months
- Help set goals and celebrate achievements
- Support reintegration into the community, education, and employment
- Attend and participate fully in mentor training and develop an understanding of the role, responsibilities and boundaries of a volunteer mentor
- Engage with ongoing support and supervision sessions to regularly review performance within mentoring relationships
- Perform your role in line with the aims of Trailblazers, following relevant policies and procedures and reporting safeguarding concerns immediately
- Keep mentoring session notes and communicate regularly with Trailblazers staff
Mentoring sessions last around 1 hour per week, with additional time needed for travel and liaison. We ask for a 12-month commitment to ensure consistency for the mentee.
Why It Matters
The national re-offending rate is up to 55%. For those with a Trailblazers mentor, it drops to just 7%. Your time could be the turning point in someone’s life.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome all backgrounds and skill sets, especially those with experience in:
- The criminal justice system
- Underrepresented communities (including BAME groups)
All we ask if that you are:
- Empathetic, non-judgmental and committed to social change
- Professional but relatable with strong communication skills
- Able to advocate for your mentee and help them to overcome barriers
- Comfortable using basic IT and taking guidance from staff
- Willing to travel and undertake visits for mentoring sessions on a weekly or fortnightly basis
- Committed to supporting one young man for up to a year
Requirements
- Aged 21+
- British citizen (due to prison security checks)
- Live within 30 miles of the prison at which you want to volunteer
- Good level of fitness (prison visits may involve stairs and fast-paced movement)
- Not barred from working with vulnerable adults or children
- If you have lived experience of the criminal justice system, you must be off licence for at least 12 months and not in crisis
- You cannot volunteer at a prison where you were previously a resident
What We Offer
- Full training and ongoing support
- Out-of-pocket expenses covered
- A chance to make a real difference
Ready to be the change?
Visit our website for more information and to apply. We’d love to hear from you.
Trailblazers’ mission is to reduce re-offending and inspire new futures for young men (18-35) leaving prison.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Trailblazers’ mission is to reduce re-offending and inspire new futures. Your support will help a young man to reconnect with his community, friends and loved ones, go into education, training and employment, and give a person a sense of hope for the future.
Trailblazers has been providing mentoring services to people in prison since 1998 with ultimate aim to reduce re-offending. We provide support to men between the age of 18 - 35 in custody who have 6 months left of their prison sentence, and then 'through the gate' into their own community for up to 12 months. The Education, Training & Employment (ETE) team supports our mentees in custody to break down barriers to employability. Post-release, this continues by supporting mentees to gain meaningful and career changing roles in sector specific industries such as Construction, Engineering, Catering & Hospitality or the Self-Employment route.
The ETE team are looking to build a team of volunteers to work with mentees in the community and to shape the existing ETE service in the Thames Valley area. We are looking for volunteer mentors who can commit for up to 12 months and give a few hours a week to support men to change their life by being inspirational role models, helping with goal setting and supporting their mentee to access ETE opportunities and ultimately gain meaningful employment. Mentoring sessions will be 1:1, take place weekly and can be done remotely by telephone or online. These sessions will last approximately one hour, but some time should also be given to liaising with Trailblazers staff and researching relevant opportunities.
Induction training is provided, out of pocket expenses covered, a mobile phone is provided to protect your identity, a Trailblazers T-shirt and lanyard are provided, DBS costs are covered, as well as regular reflective practice sessions to support you within your role.
We are actively looking for people to join our mentoring community with lived experience of the criminal justice system, under represented groups from BAME community, creative arts, business skills, wellbeing - whatever your skills and background we are open to hear from you to support our diverse group of men.
Trailblazers are looking for Volunteer Mentors who are:
- Empathetic with a positive outlook and manner.
- Able to help others without judgement or discrimination.
- Excellent communicators with a sense of humour.
- Well organised, can prioritise and multi-task.
- Reliable and able to commit to the role for up to 12 months providing weekly ETE sessions remotely either by telephone or via Zoom / MS Team digital platforms.
- Have skills and experience in supporting those who are disadvantaged into education, training and employment (ETE).
- Able to work independently with the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload with minimal supervision taking a flexible and creative approach to the demands of the post.
- Able to demonstrate sensitivity to other cultures, working with people from other backgrounds and demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities.
- Live within a 30 mile radius of Bicester.
Trailblazers’ mission is to reduce re-offending and inspire new futures for young men (18-35) leaving prison.

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Saturday 20th September 2025
Volunteer at WWF-UK’s Great Wild Walk
Join us for a day of nature, community, and conservation!
WWF-UK’s Great Wild Walks are inspiring fundraising events set in some of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes. As a volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in making these events a success—supporting walkers, cheering them on, and helping raise crucial funds for WWF’s global conservation work.
Volunteer Roles
Roles are assigned on the day, but here’s what you might be doing:
- Event Village Volunteer: Greet participants, hand out t-shirts and medals, support recycling stations, and help create a welcoming atmosphere.
- Route Marshal: Guide and cheer on walkers along the route, ensuring they stay on track and feel encouraged.
- Back Marker: Walk the full 10-mile route behind the last participants, offering support and removing signage as you go.
What You’ll Receive
- A WWF t-shirt to wear on the day
- Light refreshments
- A full event-day briefing
- Pre-event communications with all the key info
What to Bring
- Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear
- A fully charged mobile phone
- A reusable water bottle
- Sun cream
We aim to make our volunteer roles inclusive and will do our best to accommodate any access needs. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Why Volunteer?
- Meet like-minded people who care about the planet
- Gain valuable event experience
- Support WWF’s mission to protect nature and wildlife
To sign up, please visit our website.
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