Volunteer roles

About Us

Our Vision is to be the leading provider of therapeutic care, education and treatment for children and young people who have experienced early childhood trauma.  ​

​​Our Mission is to transform the lives of children and young people who suffer severe emotional and psychological difficulties, so they can relate well to others and fulfil their potential. ​

​​Our Approach is a form of psychotherapeutic group living and learning modelled on healthy relationships, adapted to the developmental needs of children and young people suffering early childhood trauma. We call this Integrated Systemic Therapy (iST). ​

Role descriptions and person specification

Role description attached provides more information on the role and responsibilities.   For this Trustee role we are particularly seeking individuals with demonstrable Social Care practice experience in an organization of comparable size and scale, in particular with insights into safeguarding. 

For more details about Childhood First, please visit our website. 

Commitment

• Each year, our Trustees are expected to attend four regular board meetings, from 5 to 7 pm in Central London. In addition, Trustees would attend potentially four meetings of any sub-committee of which they are a member. Further time is required for reading of papers before meetings.
• You would also receive invitations to various Childhood First events in the communities, which are optional but strongly encouraged to help better understand the work and feel a connection to the charity.
• We are particularly cognisant of the need to be flexible in the demands we make of Trustee colleagues. Each year there is an opportunity to meet with the Chair for mutual feedback and to discuss ways in which Trustees might wish to develop their roles.

Successful candidates will be invited to attend a board meeting will be on 15 September 2026 in Central London.

We hope you will consider making an application. If you have questions about the role and would like an informal conversation before applying please email Michael Joseph, Director of Finance and Corporate Services.

All trustee roles will be subject to background vetting, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (which may include overseas checks) which will be maintained by Childhood First for the duration of their term.

We would also be grateful if you would complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form on the online application process. This form is for monitoring purposes only and is not treated as part of your application.

Young Enterprise is the UK’s leading youth charity for enterprise and financial education, helping young people develop the skills, confidence, and mindset they need to thrive in work and life.

Since our founding, we have supported 7.2 million young people through financial and enterprise education opportunities. Through our ambitious 2024–2030 Transforming Futures strategy, we are working to ensure every young person has access to the financial education, enterprise capability, and work readiness they need to succeed.

We are seeking to appoint three new Trustees to join our Board at an exciting and pivotal time for the charity.

We are particularly interested in candidates with senior expertise in one of the following areas:

• Finance – ideally a qualified accountant interested in chairing our Risk and Audit Committee

• Governance – with experience in employment law and/or charity law

• Human Resources – senior-level HR leadership experience

We are looking for strategic and community-minded individuals who can help strengthen our governance, guide our future direction, and support our mission to improve life chances for young people across the UK.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting strategic leadership and governance

• Safeguarding the charity’s financial stability and reputation

• Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance

• Providing specialist expertise to Board discussions and decision-making

• Acting as ambassadors for Young Enterprise and our mission

We are particularly interested in applicants who offer:

• Strong strategic thinking and sound judgment

• Commitment to young people and social mobility

• Collaborative leadership and communication skills

• Understanding of good governance

• A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and safeguarding

We strongly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with lived experience of disadvantaged communities or supporting young people facing barriers to opportunity.

This is an unpaid role with reasonable out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed. Trustees are expected to attend Board meetings (primarily London-based), undertake training, be willing to participate in committee work if applicable, and contribute approximately 7–10 days annually. Appointments are for an initial three-year term, with potential reappointment for up to six years.

Keeping Young People Safe

We are committed to keeping young people safe. All successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS (England & Wales) check and receive safeguarding training.

At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.

How to Apply:

Please refer to our information pack for full details.

To apply, please send:

• An up-to-date CV (PDF format)

• A supporting statement (maximum two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role, based on the essential criteria in the person specification

Applications should be received by 23:30 on 31 July 2026. We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and may shortlist and invite candidates to interview before the closing date.

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Join us in shaping brighter futures for young people across the UK.

Young Enterprise is the UK’s leading youth charity specialising in enterprise and financial education. Our vision is that every young person, regardless of their background, is given the opportunity to develop the skills, confidence, and mindset they need to thrive in work and life.

Since our founding, we have supported 7.2 million young people through enterprise and financial education programmes, including 1.1 million who have started Young Enterprise businesses. As a founding member of Junior Achievement Worldwide, we are part of a global network spanning more than 100 countries, preparing young people for success in a global economy.

We are seeking an exceptional individual to become Chair of our Board of Trustees at a pivotal point in our journey. This is a highly influential role, offering the opportunity to lead our Board, support our CEO and senior leadership team, and champion our ambitious 2024–2030 Transforming Futures strategy.

This strategy aims to ensure that every young person has access to the financial education, enterprise capability, and work readiness they need to succeed, while deepening our impact on those facing the greatest barriers.

We are looking for a strategic and well-connected leader who can:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing, diverse Board of Trustees

• Strengthen relationships with government, policy makers, funders, and corporate partners

• Support fundraising and advocacy through strategic introductions and influence

• Ensure excellence in governance, safeguarding, compliance, and financial sustainability

• Act as a visible ambassador for Young Enterprise nationally and internationally

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who bring:

• Significant leadership experience at Board or executive level in charity, corporate, or public sectors

• A strong personal commitment to improving life chances for young people

• Credibility and networks among senior decision makers, funders, or policy influencers

• Strategic leadership and governance expertise

• Experience in fundraising, public affairs, or policy advocacy (desirable)

• An interest in education, youth development, enterprise, or social mobility

Above all, we are seeking someone who shares our vision and values and is passionate about helping young people, particularly those facing the greatest barriers, build successful futures.

The successful candidate will chair six Board meetings per year (primarily London-based), participate in events, visits, and stakeholder engagement, and commit approximately 1–2 days per month. This is an unpaid role, but reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed. The initial appointment is for three years, with the possibility of reappointment for an additional term of three years.

Young Enterprise is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds reflect the diverse communities and young people we serve across the UK.

Keeping Young People Safe

We are committed to keeping young people safe. All successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS (England & Wales) check and receive safeguarding training.

At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.

How to Apply:

Please refer to our information pack for full details.

If you would like to play a transformational role in shaping the futures of young people across the UK, please send:

• An up-to-date CV (PDF format)

• A supporting statement (maximum two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role, based on the essential criteria in the person specification

Applications should be received by 23:30 on 21 June 2026. Interviews will be held between 29 June and 3 July 2026.

For further information, applicants are encouraged to review Young Enterprise’s Annual Report & Accounts and Transforming Futures Strategy.

At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure.  Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.

Join us at this exciting moment and help empower the next generation to succeed.

Volunteer Service Delivery Manager / Service Delivery Lead

Lead our programmes. Shape our impact. Help transform lives across London.

At Unlock YOUR Potential, we believe that every adult — no matter their background — deserves the chance to thrive. But opportunity is not distributed equally. Many adults in deprived areas of London face barriers that limit their confidence, their wellbeing, and their access to meaningful employment.

We are here to change that. And now, we are searching for a Volunteer Service Delivery Manager / Lead who can help us bring our programmes to life with excellence, compassion, and purpose.

If you’re someone who thrives on leadership, organisation, and making a real difference, this role is calling your name.

Why This Role Matters

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

• Career coaching

• Employability skills

• Personal development

• Wellbeing support

• Life coaching

• Mentoring

• Access to opportunities that open doors

To deliver these services effectively, we need a strong, dedicated leader who can oversee our programmes, support our volunteers, and ensure every participant receives a high‑quality, empowering experience.

Your leadership will directly shape the lives of the people we serve.

What You’ll Do

As our Volunteer Service Delivery Manager / Lead, you will be at the heart of our mission. You’ll help us:

• Lead, coordinate, and oversee the delivery of all programmes and services

• Work closely with the Founder and Executive Director to develop service plans

• Ensure sessions, workshops, and support programmes run smoothly and effectively

• Support and guide volunteers delivering coaching, mentoring, and wellbeing services

• Monitor quality, gather feedback, and help improve service delivery

• Develop processes, schedules, and systems that keep everything running seamlessly

• Ensure participants feel welcomed, supported, and empowered

• Help shape the growth and future direction of our services

This is a hands‑on leadership role where your decisions and energy will directly impact lives.

What You’ll Gain

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead meaningful work while developing your own skills and experience.

You’ll gain:

• Experience in programme management and service delivery

• Leadership and team‑coordination skills

• Insight into the charity and social impact sector

• A close working relationship with the Founder and leadership team

• The chance to shape services from the ground up

• A powerful sense of purpose and achievement

This is the kind of experience that strengthens your CV — and your sense of who you are.

Who You Are

You’re someone who:

• Is organised, proactive, and passionate about helping others

• Enjoys leading teams and coordinating projects

• Has strong communication and people skills

• Wants to be part of a charity at the beginning of its journey

• Believes deeply in equality, opportunity, and social justice

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

Whether you have experience in service delivery or are eager to grow into the role, your heart and commitment matter most.

Your Impact

Your leadership will help create:

• Coaching sessions that rebuild confidence

• Workshops that open new career pathways

• Mentoring relationships that change lives

• Wellbeing support that restores hope

• Programmes that break cycles of disadvantage

Your work becomes the engine that drives our mission forward.

Ready to lead services that change lives?

• Step into a role where your leadership has purpose.
• Help us deliver programmes that empower adults across London to unlock their potential.

Join us as our Volunteer Service Delivery Manager / Lead — and help shape the future of our charity.

Volunteer Graphic Designer

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

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

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

Why This Role Matters

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

• Career coaching

• Employability skills

• Personal development

• Wellbeing support

• Life coaching

• Mentoring

• Access to opportunities that open doors

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

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

What You’ll Do

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

You’ll help us:

• Refine and professionally develop our existing AI‑generated logo

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

• Develop digital and print promotional materials, including:

  • Social media graphics

  • Flyers and posters

  • Brochures and leaflets

  • Event materials

  • Presentation templates

  • Website visuals

• Ensure brand consistency across all platforms

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

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

What You’ll Gain

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

You’ll gain:

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

• A portfolio of impactful, purpose‑driven design work

• Experience collaborating with a Founder and leadership team

• Creative freedom to explore ideas and influence brand direction

• The satisfaction of knowing your designs help change lives

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

Who You Are

You’re someone who:

• Loves design and visual storytelling

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

• Enjoys creative collaboration and bringing ideas to life

• Wants to use your skills for a meaningful cause

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

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

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

Your Impact

Your designs will help us:

• Attract volunteers

• Inspire donors

• Build trust with partners

• Reach adults who need our support

• Communicate hope, dignity, and opportunity

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

Ready to help us bring Unlock YOUR Potential to life?

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

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

Volunteer Coordinator - VOLUNTEER ROLE

Build a community. Empower volunteers. Help transform lives across London.

Every movement that changes lives begins with people — passionate, committed people who believe in something bigger than themselves. At Unlock YOUR Potential, volunteers are the lifeblood of our mission. They are the mentors, the coaches, the organisers, the dream‑builders.

We’re searching for a volunteer who can fill the role of Volunteer Coordinator who can help us bring these incredible people together, support them, and empower them to make a lasting impact.

If you’re someone who thrives on connection, organisation, and purpose, this is your moment.

Why This Role Matters

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

• Career coaching

• Employability skills

• Personal development

• Wellbeing support

• Life coaching

• Mentoring

• Access to opportunities that open doors

But none of this can happen without a strong, supported, and inspired volunteer team.

As our Volunteer Coordinator, you will help build the community that makes our mission possible.

What You’ll Do

You will be the welcoming face, the guiding hand, and the organisational heartbeat of our volunteer programme. Your role will include:

• Recruiting passionate volunteers who want to make a difference

• Supporting volunteers throughout their journey with us

• Coordinating training, onboarding, and development

• Matching volunteers to roles where they can shine

• Helping create a positive, inclusive, and empowering volunteer culture

• Ensuring volunteers feel valued, informed, and connected

• Working closely with our Founder and wider team to understand volunteer needs

• Helping shape the systems and processes that keep our volunteer programme running smoothly

You don’t need previous experience — just warmth, organisation, and a genuine love for people.

What You’ll Gain

This role is perfect for someone who wants to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact.

You’ll gain:

• Experience in volunteer management and community building

• Leadership, communication, and organisational skills

• Insight into the charity sector and social impact work

• A chance to shape a volunteer programme from the ground up

• A supportive environment where your ideas matter

• The joy of seeing volunteers thrive — and lives transformed because of your work

This is the kind of role that builds confidence, strengthens your CV, and fills your heart.

Who You Are

You’re someone who:

• Loves working with people

• Is organised, friendly, and proactive

• Enjoys supporting others and helping them succeed

• Believes in fairness, opportunity, and social justice

• Wants to be part of a charity at the beginning of its journey

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

If you’re compassionate, reliable, and excited by the idea of building a volunteer community, you’re exactly who we need.

Your Impact

Every volunteer you recruit, support, and empower becomes:

• A mentor who changes someone’s confidence

• A coach who opens new career pathways

• A supporter who helps someone rebuild their life

• A catalyst for hope, growth, and opportunity

Your work becomes the foundation of every life we help transform.

Ready to help build a volunteer community that changes lives?

• Step forward.
• Bring people together.
• Help us create a movement that unlocks potential across London.

Join us as our Volunteer Coordinator — and help shape the heart of our charity.

Volunteer Operations Director

Stand beside our Founder. Shape a new charity. Transform lives across London.

London is a city of brilliance, ambition, and opportunity — but not for everyone. For too many adults living in deprived communities, socio‑economic barriers shut doors long before they even get the chance to knock.

Unlock YOUR Potential exists to change that. And now, at the most pivotal moment in our journey, we’re searching for a visionary Volunteer Operations Director to help us build, launch, and lead a charity with the power to transform lives.

This is not just a role. This is a calling.

Why This Role Matters

We are a brand‑new London-based charity dedicated to empowering adults from disadvantaged backgrounds through:

• Career coaching

• Employability skills

• Personal development

• Wellbeing support

• Life coaching

• Mentoring

• Access to real opportunities

But to deliver these life-changing services, we need strong operational leadership — someone who can stand shoulder‑to‑shoulder with our Founder and Executive Director to turn vision into reality.

Your leadership will shape the systems, structures, and strategies that allow our mission to thrive.

What You’ll Do

As our Volunteer Operations Director, you will be the operational backbone of the organisation.

You’ll help us:

• Build and refine the internal systems that keep the charity running smoothly

• Support the Founder in strategic planning and organisational development

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations and ensure excellence across all functions

• Develop policies, processes, and frameworks that reflect our values

• Coordinate teams, volunteers, and projects to ensure seamless delivery

• Help prepare the charity for launch, growth, and long‑term sustainability

• Bring clarity, structure, and momentum to a fast‑moving start‑up environment

This is a rare opportunity to help build a charity from the ground up — and to shape its future.

What You’ll Gain

This role offers a unique blend of purpose, leadership, and personal growth.

You’ll gain:

• Senior‑level operational and strategic experience

• A close working relationship with the Founder and Executive Director

• The chance to influence the direction and culture of a new charity

• Experience in governance, compliance, and organisational development

• A powerful leadership role that strengthens your CV and career trajectory

• The deep fulfilment of knowing your work directly changes lives

This is the kind of experience that defines careers — and transforms communities.

Who You Are

You’re someone who:

• Thrives on structure, organisation, and strategic thinking

• Enjoys building systems and solving problems

• Has leadership potential or experience

• Wants to be part of something meaningful from the very beginning

• Believes deeply in equality, opportunity, and social justice

• Can give a few hours a week to help shape a charity with huge potential

You don’t need to be an expert in everything — just committed, proactive, and ready to lead with heart.

Your Impact

Your leadership will help create:

• Coaching programmes that rebuild confidence

• Skills workshops that open new career paths

• Mentoring relationships that change lives

• Wellbeing support that restores hope

• Opportunities that break cycles of disadvantage

Your work becomes the foundation on which people rebuild their futures.

Ready to help build a charity that unlocks potential across London?

If you’re driven, compassionate, and excited by the idea of helping launch a transformative organisation, we want to hear from you.

• Step into leadership.
• Stand beside our Founder.
• Shape a legacy that will impact generations.

Join us as our Volunteer Operations Director — and help London unlock its potential.

Join Unlock YOUR Potential as a Volunteer in Our Fundraising Team

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

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

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

Why This Role Matters

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

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

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

What You’ll Do

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

• Develop creative fundraising campaigns that inspire action

• Build relationships with donors, partners, and supporters

• Organise events that bring communities together

• Explore grants, sponsorships, and innovative income streams

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

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

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

What You’ll Gain

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

You’ll gain:

• Real-world fundraising and charity sector experience

• Leadership, communication, and project skills

• Confidence and purpose

• A community of passionate, like‑minded changemakers

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

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

Who You Are

You’re someone who:

• Believes in equality and opportunity

• Wants to make a meaningful difference

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

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

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

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

Your Impact

Every pound you help raise becomes:

• A coaching session that rebuilds confidence

• A workshop that opens new career paths

• A mentoring relationship that changes someone’s direction

• A wellbeing programme that restores hope

• A life transformed

Your contribution becomes someone’s turning point.

Ready to help London unlock its potential?

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

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

Volunteer Opportunity: Admin Support Volunteer

Help Keep SUNSHINE Organised, Efficient, and Able to Reach More People Across London

Location: Remote / Hybrid

Time Commitment: Flexible — a few hours a week or occasional support

Salary: Voluntary

Reports To: Operations Director / Founder & CEO

About SUNSHINE Charity

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

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

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

To keep our work running smoothly behind the scenes, we need friendly, reliable volunteers who can support our growing admin needs.

The VOLUNTEER Opportunity

As an Admin Support Volunteer, you will play a key role in helping SUNSHINE stay organised, responsive, and effective.

You’ll help keep our inboxes tidy, our documents in order, and our team supported — so we can focus on reaching more people who feel alone.

Whether you can help regularly or just occasionally, your support will make a meaningful difference.

What You’ll Be Doing

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

• Managing and organising emails

• Scheduling meetings and sending reminders

• Filing and maintaining digital documents

• Supporting volunteer onboarding admin

• Preparing simple templates, forms, or spreadsheets

• Helping with data entry and record‑keeping

• Assisting with general charity admin tasks

• Supporting the CEO, trustees, and volunteer teams with day‑to‑day admin

We will match tasks to your strengths and comfort level.

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need charity experience — just reliability, organisation, and a willingness to help.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is organised and enjoys keeping things tidy and structured

• Communicates clearly and professionally

• Is comfortable using email, shared drives, and basic digital tools

• Can manage simple admin tasks independently

• Is reliable and able to meet agreed deadlines

• Enjoys supporting others and being part of a team

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

Experience in admin, office support, customer service, or coordination is helpful — but not essential.

Why Volunteer With SUNSHINE?

This role offers the chance to:

• Support the smooth running of a brand‑new community charity

• Build admin and organisational skills

• Gain experience in charity operations

• Work with a friendly, supportive, purpose‑driven team

• Make a meaningful difference behind the scenes

• Help create a London where no one feels alone

The Difference You’ll Make

• Behind every programme, event, and volunteer is someone who helped organise the details.
• Behind every email answered is someone who made sure no one was left waiting.
• Behind every moment of connection is a structure that made it possible.

As an Admin Support Volunteer, you will help build that structure.

Your support will help SUNSHINE stay organised, responsive, and ready to grow — so we can reach more people who need connection.

Join Us

If you believe in the power of connection, kindness, and community — and you enjoy keeping things organised — we would love to hear from you.

Help us build a strong, well‑run charity from the ground up. Become a SUNSHINE Admin Support Volunteer and help create a future where no one feels alone.

Volunteer Opportunity: Secretary to the Board of Trustees

Help Keep SUNSHINE Organised, Compliant, and Running Smoothly at Board Level

Location: Remote (London focus)

Time Commitment: Flexible, approx. 3–6 hours per month (plus meeting attendance)

Salary: Voluntary

Reports To: Chair of the Board / Founder & CEO

About SUNSHINE Charity

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

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

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

To support our growth and ensure strong governance, we are looking for a dedicated and organised Secretary to the Board of Trustees.

The VOLUNTEER Opportunity

As Secretary to the Board, you will play a vital role in ensuring SUNSHINE’s governance runs smoothly, professionally, and in line with best practice.

You’ll be the person who keeps our Board organised. You’ll ensure our decisions are recorded clearly and accurately. And you’ll help create the structure that allows SUNSHINE to grow safely and sustainably.

Your work will support the leadership of a brand‑new charity at a pivotal moment — and help us build a future where no one feels alone.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and circulating Board agendas in collaboration with the Chair

• Taking accurate minutes at Board meetings (usually monthly)

• Managing Board correspondence and ensuring timely responses

• Maintaining the Board’s records, files, and governance documents

• Supporting the Chair with meeting scheduling and logistics

• Ensuring actions from meetings are recorded and followed up

• Helping maintain compliance with Charity Commission requirements

• Supporting trustee recruitment, onboarding, and documentation

• Acting as a key point of contact for Board administration

This role is essential to the smooth running of SUNSHINE’s governance.

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need charity governance experience — though it’s a bonus. If you’re organised, reliable, and confident with admin and communication, you’ll be a great fit.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is organised, detail‑focused, and reliable

• Can write clearly and accurately

• Is confident taking minutes and summarising discussions

• Communicates professionally and warmly

• Can manage documents, emails, and scheduling

• Is comfortable using digital tools (email, shared drives, Zoom, etc.)

• Can maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

• Works well with trustees, volunteers, and the CEO

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

Experience in administration, governance, PA/EA roles, office management, or committee support is helpful — but not essential.

Why Volunteer With SUNSHINE?

This role offers the chance to:

• Support the governance of a brand‑new community charity

• Gain experience in charity administration and Board‑level operations

• Work closely with the Chair, CEO, and trustees

• Develop skills in minute‑taking, governance, and organisational management

• Play a key role in ensuring SUNSHINE grows safely and sustainably

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

• Make a meaningful difference in tackling loneliness across London

The Difference You’ll Make

• Behind every well‑run charity is a Board that is organised, supported, and informed.
• Behind every good decision is clear documentation.
• Behind every moment of connection is a structure that makes it possible.

As Secretary to the Board, you will help build that structure.

Your contribution will help SUNSHINE operate with professionalism, clarity, and care — ensuring we can reach more people who feel alone.

Join Us

If you believe in the power of connection, kindness, and community — and you enjoy keeping things organised — we would love to hear from you.

Help us build a strong, well‑run charity from the ground up. Become SUNSHINE’s Secretary to the Board and help create a future where no one feels alone.

Volunteer Opportunity: Graphic Designer

Use Your Creativity to Help Bring SUNSHINE to Life Across London

Location: Remote

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

Salary: Voluntary

Reports To: Founder & CEO

About SUNSHINE Charity

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

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

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

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

The VOLUNTEER Opportunity

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

Your designs will help us:

• Tell our story

• Raise awareness of loneliness

• Attract volunteers and supporters

• Build trust with communities

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

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

What You’ll Be Creating

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

• Roller banners for events and community stalls

• Social media graphics and campaign visuals

• Posters, flyers, and promotional materials

• Business stationery (letterheads, business cards, templates)

• Presentation slides and pitch decks

• Infographics and storytelling visuals

• Branding assets and visual guidelines

• Anything else that helps SUNSHINE shine

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

Who We’re Looking For

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

We’re looking for someone who:

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

• Can create warm, uplifting, inclusive designs

• Enjoys bringing ideas to life visually

• Can work independently and meet agreed deadlines

• Communicates clearly and collaborates well

• Is passionate about community, connection, and reducing loneliness

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

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

Why Volunteer With SUNSHINE?

This role offers the chance to:

• Shape the visual identity of a brand‑new charity

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

• Build your portfolio with real‑world designs

• Support a mission that brings people together

• Work with a friendly, passionate, supportive team

• Make a meaningful difference through creativity

The Difference You’ll Make

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

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

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

Join Us

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

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

Volunteer Opportunity: Loneliness Awareness & Advocacy Lead

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

Location: Hybrid (London focus)

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

Salary: Voluntary

Reports To: Founder & CEO

About SUNSHINE Charity

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

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

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

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

The VOLUNTEER Opportunity

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

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

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

What You’ll Be Doing

Depending on your strengths and interests, you may:

• Lead awareness‑raising efforts across London and online

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

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

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

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

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

• Represent SUNSHINE at events, talks, and community gatherings

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

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

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

Who We’re Looking For

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

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about community, connection, and reducing loneliness

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

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

• Enjoys raising awareness and engaging the public

• Is proactive, reliable, and comfortable taking initiative

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

• Is comfortable using digital tools and social platforms

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

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

Why Volunteer With SUNSHINE?

This role offers the chance to:

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

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

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

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

• Help create a movement that inspires compassion and connection

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

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

The Difference You’ll Make

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

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

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

Join Us

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

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

Volunteer Opportunity: Operations Director

Help Build the Foundations of a New Charity Tackling Loneliness Across London

Location: Hybrid (London focus)

Time Commitment: Flexible, approx. 4–6 hours per week

Salary: Voluntary

Reports To: Founder & CEO

About SUNSHINE Charity

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

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

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

As we prepare to launch our first programmes across London, we are looking for a committed and capable Operations Director to help build the systems, processes, and structures that will allow SUNSHINE to grow — sustainably, safely, and with heart.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the operational backbone of a brand‑new charity.

The VOLUNTEER Opportunity

As Operations Director, you will work closely with our Founder & CEO to ensure SUNSHINE runs smoothly, efficiently, and with care at every level.

1. You’ll help turn vision into reality.
2. You’ll help build the infrastructure that supports our volunteers and programmes.
3. And you’ll help create a charity that is not only joyful and community‑centred, but also well‑run, safe, and sustainable.

Your leadership will help ensure that SUNSHINE can grow from a local initiative into a movement that reaches people across London — and eventually beyond.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will play a key role in shaping and overseeing SUNSHINE’s core operations, including:

• Supporting the Founder & CEO with day‑to‑day charity operations

• Helping develop and implement operational systems, processes, and policies

• Supporting governance, compliance, and risk management

• Overseeing volunteer coordination and supporting team leads

• Helping manage internal communications and organisational planning

• Contributing to budgeting, resource planning, and operational decision‑making

• Ensuring programmes and events run safely, smoothly, and consistently

• Helping shape safeguarding, data protection, and health & safety practices

• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training of volunteers

• Acting as a trusted partner to the CEO, offering insight, structure, and stability

• Bringing calm, clarity, and organisation to a fast‑growing start‑up charity

You don’t need to be an expert in everything — we will shape the role around your strengths.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and excited by the challenge of helping build a charity from the ground up.

You might have experience in operations, project management, HR, governance, charity management, or organisational leadership — but passion, reliability, and initiative matter just as much.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about community, connection, and reducing loneliness

• Is organised, structured, and able to bring clarity to complex tasks

• Enjoys building systems, processes, and ways of working

• Is comfortable supporting leadership and taking responsibility

• Communicates clearly, calmly, and with warmth

• Can work collaboratively with volunteers and trustees

• Is reliable, proactive, and able to take initiative

• Is comfortable using digital tools and managing information

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

Experience in charity operations, governance, HR, project management, or organisational leadership is helpful — but not essential if you bring strong transferable skills and a willingness to learn.

Why Volunteer With SUNSHINE?

This role offers the chance to:

• Help build a brand‑new charity from the ground up

• Shape the operational foundations that will define SUNSHINE’s future

• Gain experience in charity leadership, governance, and organisational development

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

• Develop skills in operations, strategy, and people management

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

• Make a real, lasting difference in tackling loneliness across London

The Difference You’ll Make

• Behind every programme is a system that supports it.
• Behind every volunteer is a structure that empowers them.
• Behind every moment of connection is an organisation that made it possible.

As Operations Director, you will help build that organisation.

Your leadership will help ensure that SUNSHINE is safe, sustainable, and ready to grow — so that thousands of people can find warmth, belonging, and community.

Join Us

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

Help us create the foundations of a movement that will change lives. Become SUNSHINE’s Operations Director and help build a future where no one feels alone.

SUNSHINE Charity

Creating connection. Building belonging. Bringing communities together.

Volunteer Opportunity: Fundraising Team Member

Help Power a New Movement Tackling Loneliness Across London

Location: Hybrid (London focus)

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

Salary: Voluntary

Reports To: Founder & CEO

About SUNSHINE Charity

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

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

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

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

The VOLUNTEER Opportunity

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

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

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

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

What You’ll Be Doing

Depending on your skills and interests, you may support:

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

• Writing compelling grant applications and funding proposals

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

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

• Supporting small fundraising campaigns and appeals

• Helping develop fundraising materials, presentations, and pitches

• Assisting with donor stewardship and thank‑you communications

• Contributing creative ideas for raising seed funding

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

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

Who We’re Looking For

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

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about tackling loneliness and building community

• Can write clearly, warmly, and persuasively

• Enjoys communicating with people and building connections

• Is confident reaching out to potential supporters

• Is reliable, proactive, and comfortable taking initiative

• Can work independently but also collaborate with a small team

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

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

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

Why Volunteer With SUNSHINE?

This role offers the chance to:

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

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

• Make a direct, measurable impact on tackling loneliness

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

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

• Work alongside a passionate, supportive team

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

The Difference You’ll Make

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

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

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

Join Us

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

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