Volunteer roles

LONELINESS CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEERS (WITH EXPERIENCE)

5–8 Hours Per Month — Very Flexible

• Raise the Voice.
• Shift the Narrative.
• Help Bring SUNSHINE to Life.

SUNSHINE is stepping boldly into Phase 2 of our journey — and this is the moment where everything begins to take shape.

Our Board of Trustees is appointed and working with passion. Our charity application is submitted. Our vision is clear, our mission is alive, and our purpose has never been more urgent.

Now, we are ready for the next chapter — and we cannot write it without you.

The Role: Lead a Campaign That Changes Hearts, Minds, and Lives

As a 100% volunteer‑run and volunteer‑led start‑up charity, we are searching for experienced, creative, and passionate Loneliness Campaign Volunteers to design and deliver SUNSHINE’s first major awareness campaign.

This is not just a role. This is an opportunity to shine a light on loneliness, amplify the voices of those living with it daily, and build a movement that inspires understanding, empathy, and action.

You will help us create a campaign that is:

• Impactful — sparking conversation, reflection, and community engagement.

• Uplifting — offering hope, connection, and a path forward.

• Positive — rooted in compassion, dignity, and humanity.

• Unforgettable — keeping loneliness at the forefront of people’s minds.

You Will Lead On:

• Designing and delivering SUNSHINE’s first Loneliness Awareness Campaign.

• Creating messaging, stories, and content that highlight:

  • The reality of loneliness.

  • The voices and experiences of those affected.

  • The role SUNSHINE plays in creating connection and belonging.

• Developing campaign strategies across digital, print, and community channels.

• Working with communications, design, and programme teams to ensure alignment.

• Creating campaign assets that raise SUNSHINE’s profile as a brand‑new charity.

• Building partnerships with local organisations, community groups, and media.

• Ensuring the campaign is inclusive, respectful, and emotionally resonant.

• Helping shape a long‑term public awareness strategy for SUNSHINE.

If you believe in the power of campaigning to shift culture, spark empathy, and inspire action, this is your moment.

Why SUNSHINE?

• Because loneliness is not just a feeling — it is a public health crisis.
• Because too many people are navigating life without a social network to hold them.
• Because connection, joy, and community spirit should be a right, not a privilege.

SUNSHINE exists to change that.

Our Vision

A world where every individual feels deeply connected, uplifted, and empowered within a vibrant, compassionate community.

Our Mission

To foster connection and enhance wellbeing by creating inclusive, joyful, supportive environments where people come together and truly belong.

Our Values

• Connection.
• Community Spirit.
• Compassion.
• Joy.
• Inclusivity.

These aren’t just words — they are the heartbeat of everything we do.

Why You Matter

As a Loneliness Campaign Volunteer, you will be one of the first people to shape how SUNSHINE is seen, heard, and understood.

Your leadership will help:

• Raise awareness of loneliness and its impact.

• Bring hidden stories into the light.

• Inspire people to join our movement.

• Position SUNSHINE as a trusted, compassionate, community‑powered charity.

• Create a cultural shift where loneliness is recognised, understood, and addressed.

Your campaign will help create a world where no one feels alone.

This Is Your Call to Action

If you have experience in campaigning, advocacy, communications, public engagement, community organising, or social impact storytelling — and if your heart beats for connection, compassion, and community — we would love to welcome you into the SUNSHINE family.

Join us as we build something meaningful, hopeful, and life‑changing. Join us as we bring SUNSHINE to London and beyond. Join us as we create a movement where everyone belongs.

Ready to Make a Difference?

• Step forward.
• Be part of our founding campaign team.
• Help us build a brighter, kinder, more connected world.

Apply today and help us bring SUNSHINE to life.

SUNSHINE

The Loneliness and Wellbeing Charity

SAFEGUARDING VOLUNTEERS (WITH EXPERIENCE)

4–6 Hours Per Week — Very Flexible

• Protect the Vulnerable.
• Empower the Team.
• Help Bring SUNSHINE to Life.

SUNSHINE is stepping boldly into Phase 2 of our journey — and this is the moment where everything begins to take shape.

Our Board of Trustees is appointed and working with passion. Our charity application is submitted. Our vision is clear, our mission is alive, and our purpose has never been more urgent.

Now, we are ready for the next chapter — and we cannot write it without you.

The Role: Build a Culture of Safety, Trust, and Protection

As a 100% volunteer‑run and volunteer‑led start‑up charity, we are searching for experienced, knowledgeable, and deeply committed Safeguarding Volunteers to lead on all safeguarding aspects across SUNSHINE.

This is not just a role. This is an opportunity to shape the protective framework of a movement designed to transform loneliness into belonging across London and beyond.

You will help us create a safeguarding environment that is:

• Safe — where every participant and volunteer feels protected and respected.

• Confident — where volunteers know exactly what to do if concerns arise.

• Team‑spirited — where safeguarding is everyone’s shared responsibility.

• Impactful — ensuring our programmes uplift without risk or harm.

You Will Lead On:

• Creating, setting up, and maintaining SUNSHINE’s safeguarding policies, processes, and systems.

• Leading safeguarding training for all volunteers, ensuring clarity, confidence, and competence.

• Delivering regular safeguarding briefings and updates.

• Acting as one of SUNSHINE’s Designated Safeguarding Leads, supporting the services team.

• Being a point of contact for any safeguarding concerns, disclosures, or incidents.

• Ensuring all safeguarding actions are handled with professionalism, compassion, and urgency.

• Helping embed a culture of safety, trust, and accountability across all SUNSHINE programmes.

• Supporting the development of safe recruitment practices and volunteer onboarding.

If you believe in the power of safeguarding to protect, empower, and uplift communities, this is your moment.

Why SUNSHINE?

• Because loneliness is not just a feeling — it is a public health crisis.
• Because too many people are navigating life without a social network to hold them.
• Because connection, joy, and community spirit should be a right, not a privilege.

SUNSHINE exists to change that.

Our Vision

A world where every individual feels deeply connected, uplifted, and empowered within a vibrant, compassionate community.

Our Mission

To foster connection and enhance wellbeing by creating inclusive, joyful, supportive environments where people come together and truly belong.

Our Values

• Connection.
• Community Spirit.
• Compassion.
• Joy.
• Inclusivity.

These aren’t just words — they are the heartbeat of everything we do.

Why You Matter

As a Safeguarding Volunteer, you will be one of the first people to shape SUNSHINE’s culture of protection and trust.

Your leadership will ensure:

• Our programmes are safe, ethical, and participant‑centred.

• Volunteers feel confident responding to concerns or disclosures.

• People at risk of loneliness and isolation receive support safely.

• SUNSHINE grows on a foundation of integrity, care, and responsibility.

Your expertise will help create a world where no one feels alone — and everyone feels safe.

This Is Your Call to Action

If you have experience in safeguarding, protection, social care, community support, or safeguarding leadership — and if your heart beats for connection, compassion, and community — we would love to welcome you into the SUNSHINE family.

Join us as we build something meaningful, hopeful, and life‑changing. Join us as we bring SUNSHINE to London and beyond. Join us as we create a movement where everyone belongs.

Ready to Make a Difference?

• Step forward.
• Be part of our founding safeguarding team.
• Help us build a brighter, kinder, safer, more connected world.

Apply today and help us bring SUNSHINE to life.

SUNSHINE

The Loneliness and Wellbeing Charity

TREASURER /ACCOUNTANT (FINANCE TRUSTEE) — WITH EXPERIENCE - VOLUNTEER ROLE

5 Hours Per Month — Very Flexible

• Shape the Systems.
• Steward the Resources.
• Help Bring SUNSHINE to Life.

SUNSHINE is stepping boldly into Phase 2 of our journey — and this is the moment where everything begins to take shape.

Our Board of Trustees is appointed and working with passion. Our charity application is submitted. Our vision is clear, our mission is alive, and our purpose has never been more urgent.

Now, we are ready for the next chapter — and we cannot write it without you.

The Role: Be the Financial Steward of SUNSHINE

As a 100% volunteer‑run and volunteer‑led start‑up charity, we are searching for an experienced, diligent, and values‑driven Treasurer (Finance Trustee) to join our brand‑new Board of Trustees.

This is not just a role. This is an opportunity to build the financial foundation of a movement designed to transform loneliness into belonging across London and beyond.

You will help us create financial systems that are:

• Clear — simple, transparent, and easy for trustees and volunteers to understand.

• Supportive — enabling confident decision‑making and responsible growth.

• Team‑spirited — strengthening collaboration and shared accountability.

• Impactful — ensuring every pound directly supports connection, wellbeing, and community.

You Will Lead On:

• Setting up SUNSHINE’s financial systems, processes, and controls.

• Managing and monitoring budgets, cashflow, and financial planning.

• Ensuring compliance with all financial and reporting requirements.

• Leading on submissions and communication with:

  • The Charity Commission.

  • HMRC.

  • Our bank.

  • Funders and partners.

• Acting as a key signatory for the charity.

• Preparing financial reports for the Board of Trustees.

• Supporting grant applications with accurate financial information.

• Helping shape SUNSHINE’s long‑term financial strategy.

• Ensuring our finances reflect our values of transparency, integrity, and community spirit.

If you believe in the power of strong financial stewardship to enable meaningful impact, this is your moment.

Why SUNSHINE?

• Because loneliness is not just a feeling — it is a public health crisis.
• Because too many people are navigating life without a social network to hold them.
• Because connection, joy, and community spirit should be a right, not a privilege.

SUNSHINE exists to change that.

Our Vision

A world where every individual feels deeply connected, uplifted, and empowered within a vibrant, compassionate community.

Our Mission

To foster connection and enhance wellbeing by creating inclusive, joyful, supportive environments where people come together and truly belong.

Our Values

• Connection.
• Community Spirit.
• Compassion.
• Joy.
• Inclusivity.

These aren’t just words — they are the heartbeat of everything we do.

Why You Matter

As Treasurer, you will be one of the first people to shape SUNSHINE’s financial backbone.

Your leadership will ensure:

• Our charity grows on a foundation of trust and good governance.

• Our programmes — befriending, wellbeing, digital inclusion, community activities — are financially sustainable.

• Our volunteers and trustees can make confident, informed decisions.

• Our supporters know their contributions are used wisely and transparently.

Your stewardship will help create a world where no one feels alone.

This Is Your Call to Action

If you have experience in finance, accounting, charity finance, auditing, or financial governance — and if your heart beats for connection, compassion, and community — we would love to welcome you into the SUNSHINE family.

Join us as we build something meaningful, hopeful, and life‑changing. Join us as we bring SUNSHINE to London and beyond. Join us as we create a movement where everyone belongs.

Ready to Make a Difference?

• Step forward.
• Be part of our founding Board of Trustees.
• Help us build a brighter, kinder, more connected world.

Apply today and help us bring SUNSHINE to life.

SUNSHINE

The Loneliness and Wellbeing Charity

*APPLICATIONS CURRENTLY OPEN FOR MALE IDENTIFYING VOLUNTEERS ONLY*

Men Who Talk is a UK registered charity, running weekly online peer-to-peer support groups for men aged 18+ across the UK. The groups take place between 7:00pm - 8:30pm every Wednesday and Sunday evening, and 14:00 - 15:30 every Saturday afternoon. 

Our groups are supportive spaces for men aged 18+ to come and talk openly about what's on their mind. All groups are free to attend and follow the evidence based model of peer support. 

Volunteers are required to be online from 6:45pm to 8:45pm on a Wednesday/Sunday evening, and from 13:45 - 15:45 on a Saturday, and are required to facilitate around 1 group per month. Volunteers are asked to commit to an a minimum of 6 months of volunteering in the initial stage. 

All groups are facilitated by a minimum of 2 facilitators, and follow a semi-structured pattern.

We are looking for passionate men with some experience of groups facilitating or working in mental health settings to come join us as facilitators. Experience in using online platforms such as zoom is essential. 

A degree in psychology is preferred but not an essential requirement.

You must have the right to live and work in the UK in order to join us, MWT is unable to sponsor any visa applications. Fluency in conversational English and a firm grasp of technology is also required. 

Why Join MWT? 

Men Who Talk is an exciting, fast growing charity, creating new spaces for men to talk openly about what's on their mind. 

We have a diverse team full of talented and passionate individuals who are committed to changing the face of mens mental health across the UK. 

As well as the opportunity to join the organisation at an exciting stage of it's development, volunteers also have the opportunity to develop their own skills and have regular chances to feed into the creative and strategic development of the organisation. We also provide enhanced safeguarding adults training, and the opportunity to develop key skills to enhance a career in mental health. In addition to training opportunities, MWT also provides weekly online group supervision with a specialist supervisior, free of charge for all volunteers. 

PLEASE NOTE: We are only able to accept applications from individuals who already have the right to live and work in the UK. 

GRAPHIC DESIGNER (WITH EXPERIENCE) - VOLUNTEER ROLE

• Design the Look.
• Shape the Feel.
• Help Bring SUNSHINE to Life.

SUNSHINE is stepping boldly into Phase 2 of our journey — and this is the moment where everything begins to take shape.

Our Board of Trustees is appointed and working with passion. Our charity application is submitted. Our vision is clear, our mission is alive, and our purpose has never been more urgent.

Now, we are ready for the next chapter — and we cannot write it without you.

The Role: Bring SUNSHINE to Life Through Design

As a 100% volunteer‑run and volunteer‑led start‑up charity, we are searching for an experienced, creative, and vibrant Graphic Designer to help shape the visual identity of SUNSHINE.

This is not just a role. This is an opportunity to craft the visuals, energy, and aesthetic of a movement designed to transform loneliness into belonging across London and beyond.

You will help us create a visual presence that is:

• Uplifting — radiating warmth, hope, and positivity.

• Attention‑grabbing — bold, memorable, and full of life.

• Team‑spirited — reflecting the joy and unity of our community.

• Impactful — inspiring people to connect, volunteer, and get involved.

You Will Lead On:

Designing and producing a wide range of promotional and brand assets, including:

• Roller banners for events, fairs, and community outreach.

• Business stationery, including:

  • Letterheads.

  • Compliment slips.

  • Appointment cards.

  • Business cards.

• Social media graphics and assets that uplift and inspire.

• Booklets, guides, and printed materials for volunteers and participants.

• Motion graphics and info‑graphics that tell our story visually.

• Brand‑aligned templates for future use across SUNSHINE.

• Ensuring all designs reflect our vibrant, positive, and inclusive identity.

• Helping shape the visual language that will define SUNSHINE for years to come.

If you believe in the power of design to spark emotion, connection, and community spirit, this is your moment.

Why SUNSHINE?

• Because loneliness is not just a feeling — it is a public health crisis.
• Because too many people are navigating life without a social network to hold them.
• Because connection, joy, and community spirit should be a right, not a privilege.

SUNSHINE exists to change that.

Our Vision

A world where every individual feels deeply connected, uplifted, and empowered within a vibrant, compassionate community.

Our Mission

To foster connection and enhance wellbeing by creating inclusive, joyful, supportive environments where people come together and truly belong.

Our Values

• Connection.
• Community Spirit.
• Compassion.
• Joy.
• Inclusivity.

These aren’t just words — they are the heartbeat of everything we do.

Why You Matter

As a Graphic Designer, you will be one of the first people to shape how SUNSHINE is seen, felt, and remembered.

Your creativity will help:

• Raise awareness of loneliness and its impact.

• Inspire people to join our movement.

• Bring our programmes and opportunities to life.

• Create a visual identity that radiates hope, joy, and belonging.

• Build a brand that feels warm, human, and unmistakably SUNSHINE.

Your designs will help create a world where no one feels alone.

This Is Your Call to Action

If you have experience in graphic design, branding, visual communication, motion graphics, or digital content creation — and if your heart beats for connection, compassion, and community — we would love to welcome you into the SUNSHINE family.

Join us as we build something meaningful, hopeful, and life‑changing. Join us as we bring SUNSHINE to London and beyond. Join us as we create a movement where everyone belongs.

Ready to Make a Difference?

• Step forward.
• Be part of our founding volunteer team.
• Help us build a brighter, kinder, more connected world.

Apply today and help us bring SUNSHINE to life.

SUNSHINE

The Loneliness and Wellbeing Charity

IT & DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE VOLUNTEERS (WITH EXPERIENCE)

2–5 Hours Per Month— Very Flexible

• Build the Systems.
• Power the Mission.
• Help Bring SUNSHINE to Life.

SUNSHINE is stepping boldly into Phase 2 of our journey — and this is the moment where everything begins to take shape.

Our Board of Trustees is appointed and working with passion. Our charity application is submitted. Our vision is clear, our mission is alive, and our purpose has never been more urgent.

Now, we are ready for the next chapter — and we cannot write it without you.

The Role: Build the Digital Backbone of SUNSHINE

As a 100% volunteer‑run and volunteer‑led start‑up charity, we are searching for experienced, reliable, and forward‑thinking IT and Digital Infrastructure Volunteers to design, set up, and manage the systems that will power SUNSHINE from day one.

This is not just a role. This is an opportunity to build the digital foundation of a movement designed to transform loneliness into belonging across London and beyond.

You will help us create an IT environment that is:

• Uplifting — enabling volunteers to work confidently and efficiently.

• Positive — removing barriers and making technology feel simple and supportive.

• Team‑spirited — ensuring everyone can collaborate, connect, and thrive.

• Impactful — powering the systems that help people feel seen, supported, and valued.

You Will Lead On:

• Sourcing, setting up, and managing SUNSHINE’s IT and digital systems, including:

  • Cloud‑based case management and CRM platforms.

  • Office 365 email accounts, shared drives, and collaboration tools.

  • Secure configuration of laptops and computers for SUNSHINE use only.

• Ensuring all systems are safe, secure, accessible, and fit for purpose.

• Providing ongoing IT support for volunteers and teams.

• Troubleshooting digital queries with patience, clarity, and kindness.

• Attending induction sessions to train new volunteers on:

  • How our systems work.

  • How to use them confidently.

  • How to stay safe and secure online.

• Helping shape SUNSHINE’s long‑term digital strategy and infrastructure.

If you believe in the power of technology to enable connection, collaboration, and community impact, this is your moment.

Why SUNSHINE?

• Because loneliness is not just a feeling — it is a public health crisis.
• Because too many people are navigating life without a social network to hold them.
• Because connection, joy, and community spirit should be a right, not a privilege.

SUNSHINE exists to change that.

Our Vision

A world where every individual feels deeply connected, uplifted, and empowered within a vibrant, compassionate community.

Our Mission

To foster connection and enhance wellbeing by creating inclusive, joyful, supportive environments where people come together and truly belong.

Our Values

• Connection.
• Community Spirit.
• Compassion.
• Joy.
• Inclusivity.

These aren’t just words — they are the heartbeat of everything we do.

Why You Matter

As an IT and Digital Infrastructure Volunteer, you will be one of the first people to shape SUNSHINE’s operational heartbeat.

Your leadership will ensure:

• Volunteers can deliver befriending and wellbeing support smoothly.

• Our systems are safe, secure, and ready for growth.

• Our digital tools empower rather than overwhelm.

• Our programmes run efficiently and confidently.

• Our community receives the support they deserve.

Your expertise will help create a world where no one feels alone.

This Is Your Call to Action

If you have experience in IT support, digital systems, cloud platforms, CRM management, Office 365 administration, or digital infrastructure — and if your heart beats for connection, compassion, and community — we would love to welcome you into the SUNSHINE family.

Join us as we build something meaningful, hopeful, and life‑changing. Join us as we bring SUNSHINE to London and beyond. Join us as we create a movement where everyone belongs.

Ready to Make a Difference?

• Step forward.
• Be part of our founding volunteer team.
• Help us build a brighter, kinder, more connected world.

Apply today and help us bring SUNSHINE to life.

SUNSHINE

The Loneliness and Wellbeing Charity

We are looking for a committed and active admin volunteer to join our lovely team.

Core Responsibilities:

• Support the Operations Manager with all administrative tasks as directed.
• To monitor our general enquiries inbox, maintaining confidentiality at all times and responding to enquiries in a timely manner.
• Processing new referrals by passing the information from new enquiries to the appropriate staff members
• Supporting the wider staff team with digital tasks.
• Answering the office phone, dealing with enquiries where possible and passing messages to the appropriate parties in an efficient manner.
• Shredding confidential paperwork, photocopying, and scanning as needed.
• Greeting visitor to the office, ensuring they are comfortable and feel welcomed.
• Setting up the meeting room for various events, conferences, and training days.
• Distributing flyers and posters to increase family referrals and volunteer recruitment across community spaces in Camden and Islington.
• Shopping for refreshments and other one-off items as needed.
• Organising donations and office space.
• Updating official Home-Start Camden and Islington correspondence forms to reflect the correct contact information etc. Additional Responsibilities based on volunteer’s interests and skills.
• Supporting social media efforts.
• Helping facilitate and steward events for families, volunteers, funders, partners, and potential donors.
• Designing posters for events using pre-set templates on Canva.

Trustees with legal or financial expertise sought (voluntary roles) 

The Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM) has supported breastfeeding families across the UK for over 40 years. We provide high-quality, evidence-based information and support to help parents make informed feeding choices and reach their own breastfeeding goals. 

ABM is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and is currently in an important period of transition. We are moving from a predominantly volunteer-led organisation to a more sustainable staff-led model, while continuing to value and invest in our volunteers. As part of this development, ABM has recently appointed its first Chief Executive Officer, strengthening our operational capacity and enabling the Board to focus more clearly on governance, strategy and long-term resilience. 

We are now seeking two new trustees to join our Board, bringing strong legal expertise or strong financial / accounting experience to help guide ABM through this next phase. 

About ABM 

Our work includes: 

• Co-running the National Breastfeeding Helpline, in partnership with the Breastfeeding Network, providing direct support to parents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year 

• Producing accessible, evidence-based resources for parents and professionals 

• Delivering education and training for volunteers and professionals involved in infant feeding support 

• Advocating nationally for breastfeeding through participation in strategic and policy-focused groups 

The trustee roles 

We are particularly keen to hear from people who can bring legal or financial expertise to the Board. The examples below are intended to give a sense of the types of experience that may be helpful in these roles, however, they are not a list of essential criteria, and we welcome applications from people whose experience may sit outwith these specific examples. 

Legal expertise 

• Charity law, employment law, governance, compliance, contracts or regulatory frameworks 

• Confidence in advising the Board on governance responsibilities, risk and sound decision-making 

Financial / accounting expertise 

• Financial management, accounting, audit, budgeting or financial oversight 

• Ability to support trustees in understanding financial information and long-term sustainability 

Previous trustee experience is welcome but not essential. What matters most is your willingness to contribute your skills thoughtfully, ask good questions, and support ABM’s mission and values. 

What being a trustee involves 

Trustees are expected to play an active and engaged role in ABM’s governance and strategic direction. This includes: 

• Attending Board meetings every second month (six meetings per year), currently held remotely in the evening and lasting up to two hours 

• Reading papers in advance and contributing thoughtfully to discussion and decision-making 

• Engaging with Board communications between meetings, including email and Microsoft Teams discussions, to support timely and informed governance 

• Taking part in occasional additional meetings or events during the year, including an annual planning and review session 

We recognise that trustees are volunteers and aim to be realistic and respectful of people’s time. What matters most is consistent engagement, good judgement, and a collaborative approach. 

Support and induction 

We offer: 

• A comprehensive induction 

• Ongoing support from the Chair, fellow trustees and staff 

• Training where needed to support you in the role 

Our values and commitment to inclusion 

You do not need personal breastfeeding experience to be a trustee. However, it is essential that you support ABM’s charitable purpose and recognise the importance of breastfeeding to the health and wellbeing of mothers and babies. 

ABM is fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and are keen to ensure our Board reflects the diversity of the families we support. We warmly welcome applications from men, as well as from people who are currently under-represented on our Board, including disabled people and people from Black and minoritised ethnic communities. 

Language note 

We celebrate diversity in family structure and individual circumstance. We use the terms parent, mother, father, and infant, welcoming every parent’s preference for the terms they use to describe themselves. We use the term breastfeeding, recognising that parents may choose to use other terms, for instance body-feeding, chestfeeding or nursing. 

As described in the Lancet Series 2023 “we use the terms women and breastfeeding throughout this [document] because most people who breastfeed identify as women; we recognise that not all people who breastfeed or chestfeed identify as women” (Baker et al, 2023). 

The best quality support is culturally sensitive and tailored to meet each 

individual’s needs (Gavine et al, 2022). 

Closing date: Friday 13th February 2026, 5pm 
Interviews: Week commencing 23rd February 2026 

We are now looking for someone with an interest in Charity Communications/Social Media who can take on the responsibilities of the direct social media output. The successful candidate will join us in our office or other locations mainly in North London once a week. We are looking for someone with a passion for social media and an understanding of how important it can be to a charity and the people we help.

Core Responsibilities

• Create content to be attractive, informative and inclusive.
• Post across Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to promote the organisation
• Support the Operations Manager to utilise social media to thank and engage our supporters, donors and funders.
• Form key relationships with organisations, influencers and brands
• Create new ideas to make the best use of our social media to improve our engagement with families we support, and existing and potential volunteers.
• Collaborating with other team members and external consultants to contribute to and adhere to the wider communications strategy.
• Maintain strict GDPR and confidentiality practices at all times.
• Monitor and report on the engagement rates of each post/platform to inform our messaging.

Person Specification

• A good understanding of the best practice for maximum social media engagement (ie: best time of day to post, how to write comments and captions that will gain engagement) and a willingness to learn more about this
• Awareness of latest social media trends and etiquettes
• Proactive and excited to take on their own project
• Creativity and Canva skills
• A keen interest in social media
• An interest in our work with families in crisis
• Strong communication skills

PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEERS (WITH EXPERIENCE)

4–6 Hours Per Week — Very Flexible

• Design the Programmes.
• Shape the Experience.
• Help Bring SUNSHINE to Life.

SUNSHINE is stepping boldly into Phase 2 of our journey — and this is the moment where everything begins to take shape.

Our Board of Trustees is appointed and working with passion. Our charity application is submitted. Our vision is clear, our mission is alive, and our purpose has never been more urgent.

Now, we are ready for the next chapter — and we cannot write it without you.

The Role: Build the Programmes That Bring SUNSHINE to Life

As a 100% volunteer‑run and volunteer‑led start‑up charity, we are searching for experienced, creative, and deeply committed Programme Development Volunteers to lead the creation, set‑up, and implementation of our first pilot programmes.

This is not just a role. This is an opportunity to shape the experiences, activities, and community spaces that will transform loneliness into belonging across London and beyond.

You will help us build a programme portfolio that is:

• Uplifting — bringing joy, confidence, and connection into people’s lives.

• Positive — rooted in kindness, warmth, and community spirit.

• Team‑spirited — co‑created with volunteers, participants, and partners.

• Impactful — designed to improve wellbeing, reduce isolation, and strengthen community bonds.

You Will Lead On:

• Designing, planning, and launching SUNSHINE’s pilot programmes, including:

  • Digital Inclusion & Skills Sessions

  • Monthly Coffee Mornings

  • Wellbeing Workshops

  • Fitness & Wellbeing Classes

  • And many more community‑led activities

• Creating programme structures, session plans, and participant journeys.

• Working with volunteers, partners, and community members to co‑design activities.

• Ensuring programmes are inclusive, accessible, joyful, and welcoming.

• Supporting the evaluation and refinement of pilot programmes.

• Helping shape the long‑term programme strategy for SUNSHINE.

If you believe in the power of community programmes to uplift people and transform lives, this is your moment.

Why SUNSHINE?

• Because loneliness is not just a feeling — it is a public health crisis.
• Because too many people are navigating life without a social network to hold them.
• Because connection, joy, and community spirit should be a right, not a privilege.

SUNSHINE exists to change that.

Our Vision

A world where every individual feels deeply connected, uplifted, and empowered within a vibrant, compassionate community.

Our Mission

To foster connection and enhance wellbeing by creating inclusive, joyful, supportive environments where people come together and truly belong.

Our Values

• Connection.
• Community Spirit.
• Compassion.
• Joy.
• Inclusivity.

These aren’t just words — they are the heartbeat of everything we do.

Why You Matter

As a Programme Development Volunteer, you will be one of the first people to shape the experiences that define SUNSHINE.

Your work will directly support:

• People at risk of loneliness and isolation.

• Individuals seeking connection, confidence, and community.

• Volunteers who want to make a meaningful difference.

• The long‑term growth and sustainability of SUNSHINE.

Your creativity and leadership will help create a world where no one feels alone.

This Is Your Call to Action

If you have experience in programme development, community work, activity design, wellbeing, education, or people‑focused initiatives — and if your heart beats for connection, compassion, and community — we would love to welcome you into the SUNSHINE family.

Join us as we build something meaningful, hopeful, and life‑changing. Join us as we bring SUNSHINE to London and beyond. Join us as we create a movement where everyone belongs.

Ready to Make a Difference?

• Step forward.
• Be part of our founding volunteer team.
• Help us build a brighter, kinder, more connected world.

Apply today and help us bring SUNSHINE to life.

SUNSHINE

The Loneliness and Wellbeing Charity

COMPANY / BOARD OF TRUSTEES SECRETARY (WITH EXPERIENCE)

5 Hours Per Month — Very Flexible

• Guide the Governance.
• Shape the Foundation.
• Help Bring SUNSHINE to Life.

SUNSHINE is stepping boldly into Phase 2 of our journey — and this is the moment where everything begins to take shape.

Our Board of Trustees is appointed and working with passion. Our charity application is submitted. Our vision is clear, our mission is alive, and our purpose has never been more urgent.

Now, we are ready for the next chapter — and we cannot write it without you.

The Role: Be the Organisational Anchor of SUNSHINE

As a 100% volunteer‑run and volunteer‑led start‑up charity, we are searching for an experienced, dedicated, and highly organised Company/Board of Trustees Secretary to join our brand‑new Board.

This is not just a role. This is an opportunity to shape the governance, rhythm, and integrity of a movement designed to transform loneliness into belonging across London and beyond.

You will help us build a governance foundation that is:

• Uplifting — enabling trustees to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

• Positive — ensuring our processes feel supportive, transparent, and empowering.

• Team‑spirited — strengthening collaboration, communication, and shared responsibility.

• Impactful — ensuring SUNSHINE operates with excellence, accountability, and heart.

You Will Lead On:

• Supporting the Board of Trustees with high‑quality governance and administrative guidance.

• Ensuring compliance with charity regulations, reporting requirements, and best practice.

• Preparing agendas, minutes, and documentation for Board meetings.

• Maintaining accurate records, registers, and governance systems.

• Supporting the development of policies, procedures, and organisational frameworks.

• Helping shape the culture of accountability, transparency, and collective leadership.

• Being a trusted partner to the Chair, Trustees, and wider SUNSHINE team.

If you believe in the power of strong governance to enable meaningful impact, this is your moment.

Why SUNSHINE?

• Because loneliness is not just a feeling — it is a public health crisis.
• Because too many people are navigating life without a social network to hold them.
• Because connection, joy, and community spirit should be a right, not a privilege.

SUNSHINE exists to change that.

Our Vision

A world where every individual feels deeply connected, uplifted, and empowered within a vibrant, compassionate community.

Our Mission

To foster connection and enhance wellbeing by creating inclusive, joyful, supportive environments where people come together and truly belong.

Our Values

• Connection.
• Community Spirit.
• Compassion.
• Joy.
• Inclusivity.

These aren’t just words — they are the heartbeat of everything we do.

Why You Matter

As our Company/Board Secretary, you will be one of the first people to shape SUNSHINE’s organisational backbone.

Your leadership will help ensure:

• Our governance is strong, ethical, and future‑ready.

• Our Board operates with clarity, confidence, and unity.

• Our charity grows on a foundation of trust, transparency, and good practice.

• Our programmes — befriending, wellbeing, and community connection — are supported by robust structures.

Your stewardship will help create a world where no one feels alone.

This Is Your Call to Action

If you have experience in governance, charity administration, company secretarial work, compliance, or organisational leadership — and if your heart beats for connection, compassion, and community — we would love to welcome you into the SUNSHINE family.

Join us as we build something meaningful, hopeful, and life‑changing. Join us as we bring SUNSHINE to London and beyond. Join us as we create a movement where everyone belongs.

Ready to Make a Difference?

• Step forward.
• Be part of our founding Board.
• Help us build a brighter, kinder, more connected world.

Apply today and help us bring SUNSHINE to life.

SUNSHINE

The Loneliness and Wellbeing Charity

​

Our vision for volunteering

Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.

The difference you will make to cats and people

From elderly moggies to energic kittens, every day across the UK cats and kittens are in need of a temporary place to stay, and lots of love and TLC! We need more fosterers like you to provide a safe, temporary haven for cats and kittens and provide them with everything they need before they get their chance to land on their four paws and make a house a home.

You can expect us to 

• Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
• Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
• Ensure you have all you need in place to foster the cat(s) in your care, for example equipment and food
• Cover all your foster cats’ expenses and agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
• Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities

What we need from you 

• A stable, safe and compassionate environment in your home or in a purpose-built pen in your garden provided by us
• Enrich the cats’ experience in care including play, exercise and appropriate handling/interaction
• A willingness to complete some training in order to provide high standards of cat welfare
• Introduce cats to prospective adopters so they can find their forever home
• You can find out more about being a Fosterer on our website

Time expectation

Our volunteer fosterers usually spend around one and a half hours per day (around 10 to 13 hours per week) in this role, but this might vary depending on the number of cats or kittens in care.

You may be just the volunteer we've been looking for! 

We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.

Our vision for volunteering

Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.

The difference you will make to cats and people

As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising volunteers use their passion for cats and people to raise the vital funds needed to help more cats and kittens in need. As a fundraising volunteer we want to support you to fundraise in whatever way suits you best, whether that’s organising a fundraising event, fundraising online, promoting fundraising activities on social media, completing administration or supporting the development of new fundraising ideas! Whatever your skill set, this could be the role for you! 

What you can expect us to

• Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
• Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
• Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
• Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities

A bit more information about this role and the team

Please note you need to be over 18 for this role.

What we need from you

This is a really flexible role – you can choose what you’d like to get involved with, for example:

• face-to-face fundraising. Organising or helping with fundraising events, running supermarket collections and fundraising stands, monitoring collection tins 
• online fundraising. Setting up online appeals and writing impactful cat case studies that maximise donations
• marketing. Spreading the word about our fundraising activities, for example on social media and with the local press
• completing administration. Processing donations, sorting and recording donated goods, completing Gift Aid paperwork
• championing our work. Getting involved with developing new fundraising ideas and increasing community engagement
• photography. Capturing images of cats in care, cats we are helping, events and all things Cats Protection
• You’ll need to be aged 18+ to volunteer in this role. If you’re aged 16-17, you’ll need to be supervised by a friend, family member, or guardian over the age of 18 in order to carry out any fundraising activity.

Time expectation

This is a flexible role that can fit around your other commitments to suit you. You’ll be part of a team raising vital funds while having fun in the process!

You may be just the volunteer we've been looking for!

We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.

COMMUNICATIONS VOLUNTEERS (WITH EXPERIENCE)

4–6 Hours Per Week — Very Flexible

• Tell the Story.
• Spark the Buzz.
• Help Bring SUNSHINE to Life.

SUNSHINE is stepping boldly into Phase 2 of our journey — and this is the moment where everything begins to take shape.

Our Board of Trustees is appointed and working with passion. Our charity application is submitted. Our vision is clear, our mission is alive, and our purpose has never been more urgent.

Now, we are ready for the next chapter — and we cannot write it without you.

The Role: Be the Voice, Heart, and Storyteller of SUNSHINE

As a 100% volunteer‑run and volunteer‑led charity, we are searching for experienced, creative, and deeply passionate Communications Volunteers to help kickstart SUNSHINE into existence.

This is not just a role. This is an opportunity to shape our public voice, tell the stories that matter, and build the energy, excitement, and buzz that will carry SUNSHINE into the world.

You will help us create a communications presence that is:

• Uplifting — shining light on hope, connection, and community.

• Positive — rooted in optimism, warmth, and compassion.

• Team‑spirited — amplifying the voices of volunteers, partners, and communities.

• Impactful — raising awareness of loneliness and inspiring people to take action.

You Will Lead On:

• Crafting compelling communications across social media, newsletters, and digital platforms.

• Telling the story of SUNSHINE — our mission, our journey, our impact.

• Sharing the lived experiences of people facing loneliness (with dignity, respect, and consent).

• Creating engaging content that sparks emotion, connection, and community spirit.

• Building awareness, visibility, and excitement across all media channels.

• Helping shape SUNSHINE’s tone of voice, brand presence, and public identity.

• Supporting campaigns that inspire people to volunteer, donate, and get involved.

If you believe in the power of storytelling to change hearts, minds, and communities, this is your moment.

Why SUNSHINE?

• Because loneliness is not just a feeling — it is a public health crisis.
• Because too many people are navigating life without a social network to hold them.
• Because connection, joy, and community spirit should be a right, not a privilege.

SUNSHINE exists to change that.

Our Vision

A world where every individual feels deeply connected, uplifted, and empowered within a vibrant, compassionate community.

Our Mission

To foster connection and enhance wellbeing by creating inclusive, joyful, supportive environments where people come together and truly belong.

Our Values

• Connection.
• Community Spirit.
• Compassion.
• Joy.
• Inclusivity.

These aren’t just words — they are the heartbeat of everything we do.

Why You Matter

As a Communications Volunteer, you will be one of the first people to bring SUNSHINE’s voice into the world.

Your work will help:

• Raise awareness of loneliness and its impact.

• Share stories that inspire empathy, understanding, and action.

• Build a movement that celebrates connection and community.

• Amplify the voices of those who often go unheard.

• Create the energy and excitement that will help SUNSHINE grow.

Your storytelling will help create a world where no one feels alone.

This Is Your Call to Action

If you have experience in communications, social media, storytelling, journalism, marketing, PR, or digital content creation — and if your heart beats for connection, compassion, and community — we would love to welcome you into the SUNSHINE family.

Join us as we build something meaningful, hopeful, and life‑changing. Join us as we bring SUNSHINE to London and beyond. Join us as we create a movement where everyone belongs.

Ready to Make a Difference?

• Step forward.
• Be part of our founding volunteer team.
• Help us build a brighter, kinder, more connected world.

Apply today and help us bring SUNSHINE to life.

SUNSHINE

The Loneliness and Wellbeing Charity