Volunteer roles
No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.
We are looking for people with excellent interpersonal skills to join our Safeguarding team. Safeguarding is central to the work of St John Ambulance because it ensures that the diverse range of services we provide to children and adults at risk of harm, are delivered safely. Safeguarding Team Members do this in a number of ways e.g. by monitoring the implementation of the safeguarding policy, by responding to questions regarding and giving guidance etc.
Learning is at the heart of St John Ambulance and we offer a very large range of learning and developmental opportunities to our volunteers, including the full professional training that is essential for our Safeguarding Team Members:
· Safeguarding Awareness
· Safeguarding in Practice
· Working safely with Children and Adults at Risk of Harm
This role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitations Offenders Act.
The role involves volunteering during weekday evenings and very occasional weekends.
The closing date for this vacancy is 22/03/2026
No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.
As a Badger Sett Lead, you will be responsible for the overall management of your St John Ambulance Youth unit. You will do this by leading weekly meetings, organising other youth development activities and actively participating in the recruitment, training and retention of the young people and volunteers in your unit. You will ensure that they have a positive and rewarding experience in St John Ambulance, by equipping them with the necessary skills to fulfil our vision; ‘Everyone who needs it should receive first aid from those around them. No one should suffer for the lack of trained first aiders.’
This role is ideal for someone who has some management experience and wants to enhance their skills while doing invaluable work. This role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitations Offenders Act.
If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for the role.
- Training for role - Youth Leader Training GDPR Safeguarding First Aid For youth Leaders. Further details of course including dates, time & venue tbc.
Closing date for these opportunities is: 01/04/2026
To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:
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Martlets, Chestnut Tree House and St Barnabas House have collection tins hosted by a wide variety of businesses across Worthing, Sussex, Brighton and Hove and surrounding areas. Our tins continue to play an important role in raising money and awareness for the hospices so that we can continue to provide specialist care.
These tins need to be collected, replaced, and returned to our fundraising offices or shops on a regular basis. With collections expected to be completed on a 6-8 week cycle.
We are looking for friendly, reliable people to help us with this important fundraising and community liaison role.
You will be the face of the Fundraising team in your locality, representing the hospices when collecting. This is a chance to involve yourself with the community by building a relationship with our collection tin hosts and keeping them up to date with any news from us.
This is the perfect opportunity for anyone looking for a flexible volunteering role to fit around other commitments. We can discuss potential rounds based on where you live and an appropriate distance to travel.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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LONELINESS AWARENESS LEAD (VOLUNTEER)
Raise Awareness, Tell Human Stories & Help SUNSHINE Change the Way London Understands Loneliness
About SUNSHINE
SUNSHINE is a small but ambitious grassroots charity on a mission to reduce loneliness and help people feel truly seen, valued and connected. Every week, our volunteers bring warmth, joy and human connection to people who feel isolated, overlooked or alone.
We’re now looking for a Loneliness Awareness Lead — someone who can help us shine a light on the realities of loneliness, share the stories of the people we support (with dignity and care), and spread SUNSHINE’s message of hope across London and beyond.
Your work will help people understand that loneliness is not a personal failure — it’s a human experience. Your storytelling will help people feel less ashamed, less invisible, and more connected. Your leadership will help SUNSHINE reach the people who need us most.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Raising Awareness of Loneliness Across London
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Lead campaigns that highlight the emotional, social and practical realities of loneliness.
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Share insights, facts and stories that help the public understand the issue with compassion.
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Help shift the narrative from stigma to empathy, from silence to connection.
2. Telling the Stories of the People We Support
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Work with participants (with full consent and care) to share their experiences.
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Create warm, respectful, human‑centred stories that honour their courage.
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Show the impact SUNSHINE has on confidence, wellbeing and connection.
3. Creating Content That Spreads SUNSHINE’s Message
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Develop blogs, interviews, social posts, short films or written stories.
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Work with our Creative Volunteers to bring stories to life visually.
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Help build a public voice that feels hopeful, inclusive and emotionally resonant.
4. Building Relationships With Media & Community Platforms
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Identify opportunities to share SUNSHINE’s work through local press, podcasts, newsletters and community networks.
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Represent SUNSHINE with warmth, clarity and movement‑energy.
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Help us become a recognised voice in the loneliness and wellbeing space.
5. Supporting SUNSHINE’s Growth & Impact
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Ensure our messaging reflects the lived experiences of the people we serve.
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Help shape campaigns that inspire volunteers, partners and supporters.
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Strengthen SUNSHINE’s presence across London as we grow.
This Role Is for You If…
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You’re a natural storyteller who cares deeply about people.
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You want to help change the way society understands loneliness.
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You’re empathetic, thoughtful and able to hold stories with care.
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You enjoy writing, interviewing, content creation or awareness‑raising.
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You’re based in or connected to London.
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You want to help build a new charity from the ground up.
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You want to grow your skills in communications, advocacy or community engagement.
Practical Details
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Location: Hybrid/Flexible — remote with occasional London meetups.
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Time: Approx. 3-5 Hours per week (This is a fully flexible volunteer role with no set hours)
Why This Role Matters
Loneliness is often hidden. People carry it quietly — in their homes, on the bus, at work, in crowded streets. Your work will help bring these stories into the light with dignity and compassion.
Every story you share will help someone feel less alone. Every campaign you lead will help someone understand they are not the only one. Every message you craft will help SUNSHINE reach people who need connection, hope and community.
This is not just awareness work. It’s storytelling that heals. It’s advocacy that empowers. It’s connection — shared with the whole city.
How to Apply
Send a CV and a short note about why this role speaks to you. We review applications on a rolling basis — join us and help spread SUNSHINE across London.
SUNSHINE is a small grassroots charity that works to reduce loneliness & help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships & community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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
At Cats Protection we help thousands of cats and kittens each year thanks to our dedicated and passionate volunteer groups. We have branches across the UK, all of which help our cats in different ways. Branches take in stray and abandoned cats and ensure they receive the veterinary care and attention they deserve; help raise funds, promote neutering and help spread cat welfare messages. Our branch team leader volunteers lead their local team by supporting and managing volunteers within their group, maintaining communications with both volunteers and employees, and helping promote a positive and professional image of Cats Protection.
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
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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DIGITAL & IT LEAD (VOLUNTEER)
Build the Digital Systems That Power SUNSHINE — and Help Us Reach People Facing Loneliness Across London
About SUNSHINE
SUNSHINE is a small but ambitious grassroots charity on a mission to reduce loneliness and help people feel truly seen, valued and connected. Every week, our volunteers bring warmth, joy and human connection to people who feel isolated, overlooked or alone.
To support this work, we need strong, safe, reliable digital systems — and that’s where you come in. As our Digital & IT Lead, you’ll help build, configure and maintain the tools that keep SUNSHINE running smoothly: our cloud‑based case management system, CRM, Google Workspace, devices, and the digital infrastructure that supports our volunteers and protects the people we serve.
Your work will never be “just tech”. It will be the foundation that allows SUNSHINE to grow, expand and reach more people who need us.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Building SUNSHINE’s Digital Infrastructure
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Set up, configure and maintain our cloud‑based case management system.
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Build and manage our CRM to support volunteers, participants and partnerships.
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Ensure our digital tools are safe, secure and easy for volunteers to use.
2. Managing Google Workspace & Core Systems
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Configure Google Workspace accounts, permissions and shared drives.
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Keep our systems organised, accessible and aligned with best practice.
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Support volunteers with simple, friendly digital onboarding.
3. Device Configuration & Security
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Configure laptops, tablets and other devices for SUNSHINE‑only use.
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Ensure devices are safe, compliant and ready for volunteers.
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Maintain strong data protection and digital safeguarding standards.
4. Troubleshooting & Volunteer Support
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Provide light‑touch support to volunteers when they need help.
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Create simple guides, checklists or instructions to make tech feel easy.
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Help build volunteers’ confidence with digital tools.
5. Helping SUNSHINE Grow Across London
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Recommend tools and systems that support our expansion.
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Ensure our digital infrastructure can scale as we grow.
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Build the foundations for a future‑proof, volunteer‑powered charity.
This Role Is for You If…
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You enjoy building digital systems that make life easier for others.
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You care deeply about loneliness, wellbeing and community.
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You’re organised, reliable and confident with IT and cloud‑based tools.
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You want to help a new charity grow from the ground up.
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You’re based in or connected to London.
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You want to develop your skills in digital leadership, IT management or charity tech.
Practical Details
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Location: Hybrid/Flexible — remote with occasional London meetups.
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Time: Approx. 3-5 Hours per Month (This is a fully flexible volunteer role with no set hours)
Why This Role Matters
Every system you build helps a volunteer support someone facing loneliness. Every device you configure helps a team member deliver connection and care. Every digital safeguard you put in place protects people who may be vulnerable. Every improvement you make strengthens SUNSHINE’s ability to grow, expand and reach more people across London.
Your work will help create a London where more people feel seen, supported and valued. Your leadership will help SUNSHINE become a movement. Your impact will be felt in every programme, every volunteer, every person we support.
This is not just IT. It’s infrastructure for hope.
How to Apply
Send a CV and a short note about why this role speaks to you. We review applications on a rolling basis — join us and help build the digital foundations of SUNSHINE.
SUNSHINE is a small grassroots charity that works to reduce loneliness & help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships & community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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
Unfortunately, thousands of cats each year are abandoned or have strayed and rely on charities like Cats Protection for help. Becoming a trap, neuter and return (TNR) volunteer is one way you can make a real difference to cats in your local area. Our TNR volunteers help reduce the number of feral cats by raising awareness of our TNR programmes, setting humane traps to safely capture cats, taking them to local vets to be neutered, and hopefully returning them back to their territory. Local TNR programmes are crucial, as feral and abandoned cats present a huge challenge for communities across the UK.
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
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Martlets Café offers a warm and welcoming environment for everyone to enjoy. Whether you are a member of staff, a patient, or a visitor, it’s a friendly place to enjoy a drink or a bite to eat. We also encourage members of the local community to stop by, learn about our hospice, and explore the range of services we provide.
We’re currently looking for volunteers to support our catering team. By assisting with serving customers and helping with day-to-day tasks, you can contribute to the smooth operation of the café and be part of a supportive environment that makes a positive impact. Shifts will be 2-3 hours in length.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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CREATIVE VOLUNTEERS (FILMMAKERS, DESIGNERS, EDITORS, MOTION GRAPHICS, PHOTOGRAPHERS)
Help SUNSHINE explode across London — and create the visuals that change lives
About SUNSHINE
SUNSHINE is a small but ambitious grassroots charity on a mission to reduce loneliness and help people feel truly seen, valued and connected. Every week, our volunteers bring warmth, joy and human connection to people who feel isolated, overlooked or alone.
As we prepare to launch publicly, we’re building a creative team who can help us bring SUNSHINE to life visually — through film, design, photography, motion graphics, storytelling and content that radiates hope, energy and connection.
Your creativity won’t just build a brand. It will help someone who feels invisible feel seen. It will help volunteers feel proud and part of something bigger. It will help SUNSHINE reach people who need us most.
This is your chance to shape the look, feel and heartbeat of a movement.
What You’ll Be Creating
Filmmakers & Video Editors
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Short films that capture real stories of connection and courage.
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Launch videos, social clips, micro‑documentaries and campaign content.
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Warm, human visuals that show the impact of SUNSHINE’s work.
Graphic Designers
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Social media graphics, posters, flyers and campaign visuals.
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Designs that feel joyful, inclusive and unmistakably SUNSHINE.
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Creative assets that help us reach people facing loneliness.
Motion Graphic Designers
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Animated content that brings our brand to life.
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Movement‑energy visuals for campaigns, launches and storytelling.
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Short, uplifting animations that spread SUNSHINE across London.
Photographers
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Warm, authentic images of volunteers, community moments and events.
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Portraits that capture dignity, joy and human connection.
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Visual stories that help people understand who we are.
Creatives of All Kinds
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If you’re creative, we want you.
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Writers, illustrators, editors, content creators, brand thinkers.
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Anyone who can help us tell stories that matter.
This Role Is for You If…
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You’re a creative soul who wants your work to mean something.
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You care deeply about loneliness, wellbeing and community.
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You want to help build a brand with heart, hope and purpose.
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You love storytelling, visuals and creating emotional impact.
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You’re excited by the idea of shaping a new charity from the ground up.
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You’re based in or connected to London.
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You want to grow your portfolio with meaningful, real‑world work.
Practical Details
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Location: Remote/Hybrid/Flexible
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Time: Flexible — contribute as and when you can
Why This Role Matters
Your creativity will reach people who feel forgotten. Your visuals will help someone take their first step into community. Your films, designs and images will help volunteers feel proud, connected and inspired. Your work will help SUNSHINE grow across London — and eventually beyond.
This is not just creative work. It’s storytelling with purpose. It’s design that heals. It’s art that brings people together.
How to Apply
Send a short note about yourself and (if you have one) a link to your portfolio or examples of your work. We review applications on a rolling basis — join us and help bring SUNSHINE to life.
SUNSHINE is a small grassroots charity that works to reduce loneliness & help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships & community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About CARAS:
Community Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (CARAS) is a registered charity that has been supporting refugees and asylum-seekers since 2002 empowering them to integrate and engage in the local community.
Arriving as an asylum seeker/refugee can be a disempowering experience. Difficulties with language, accessing services and overcoming prejudice are ever-present. As an organisation we are committed to work alongside refugees to overcome those challenges, and to help them build their lives.
We offer group support and targeted support work. We offer a range of activities including: ESOL classes; social and recreational activities such as youth club, drama, trips, and family activities; educational support for young people; and casework and advocacy support.
Our values are at the centre of all our work:
• Kindness: CARAS will nurture all who are part of our community, helping everyone to develop their skills, talents, and interests.
• Justice: CARAS will strive for social justice following a rights-based approach in all our work and challenging instances when rights are not upheld in wider society.
• Empowerment: CARAS works alongside people, recognising and respecting their skills and strengths and striving together for better outcomes.
• ‘With’ not ‘for’: CARAS will put the voices, opinions, experiences and needs of its beneficiaries at the heart of all that we do.
About Youth Club:
Youth Club is a place for young people aged 14-19 to come and play games, learn new skills, make and strengthen friendships and build a sense of belonging. Regular activities include classic youth club games such as table tennis, pool, foosball, board and card games.
Youth club takes place at Tooting Hub- Beechcroft Road, Tooting, SW17 7B
About the Role:
CARAS is looking for volunteer Football Assistants to support our Football sessions on Mondays, 5.30-7pm in Balham.
Football coaching sessions are led by Fulham FC Kicks programme weekly, supported by CARAS volunteers to offer welcome to young people.
Volunteer tasks and responsibilities
· Welcoming young people to the session;
· Helping young people to register for sessions;
· Join in and be role model for young refugees and asylum seekers;
· Assisting participants to recognise and celebrate their achievements;
· Following FULHAM FC safeguarding policy and CARAS’ confidentiality, safeguarding, health & safety, equal opportunities, data management, online communications and all other policies as relevant.
Requirements:
Essential
· To be 18 years or older;
· To be non-judgemental and able to engage with people from diverse cultural backgrounds;
· To be reliable and punctual;
· Excellent communication skills, especially with people with varying levels of English;
· The ability to volunteer on Monday evenings for a minimum of four months;
· Currently resident in the UK;
- A love of football, and wanting to encourage others to play.
· Able to provide five years’ worth of addresses, and willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check (residency is not necessary if you are a Caras community member who is more recently arrived in the UK);
· Able to attend compulsory volunteer induction training (online) general and safeguarding prior to start of role
Desirable
· Knowledge of community languages, such as (including Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish, Somali and Spanish).
Through volunteering with us you will:
· Meet new members of your local community;
· Learn about different cultures;
· Learn about issues relating to refugees and people seeking asylum;
- Be able to obtain a reference from us relating to your placement after 3 months’ regular volunteering
· Work as part of a friendly, welcoming team;
· Develop your skills and competencies;
· Be able to access relevant training;
We provide firm foundations for new-arrival asylum seekers to build happy and successful lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you enjoy public speaking? Do you want to share the message of who Mencap are, what we do and bust some myths to groups and corporates around learning disabilities? If the answer is yes, then our Mencap Volunteer Speaker role could be for you!
We’re looking for confident public speakers to represent Mencap by delivering Lunch and Learn talks. You’ll be fully supported with training, guidance, and a prepared presentation and script. In this role, you’ll deliver engaging sessions either in person or virtually via Teams, reaching a wide range of groups and organisations.
Frequently you'll be co-delivering these talks with people with a learning disability, so you'll hear first hand their stories and the impact you'll make.
For this role you will need access to your own laptop.
We want to spread the message of who Mencap are and the amazing work we do, so as well as attending lunch and learns requested by our current corporates, we're looking for volunteers who will as part of the role, proactively; research, reach out and contact local groups (e.g: Rotary Clubs, Women's Institutes) and share our lunch and learn presentation with them.
The role also gives you the opportunity to attend cheque presentations and act as a representative for Mencap at supporter’s fundraising activities.
About Mencap
Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.
We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.
Empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism to reach their full potential and lead the lives they choose.
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Spend time with a fun-loving, non-verbal individual who lights up to the sound of ABBA, loves the friendly buzz of a local pub, and never says no to a fizzy Pepsi. From bopping along to Dancing Queen to simply enjoying the music and atmosphere, it’s all about feel-good moments and shared smiles. If you’re up for an afternoon packed with rhythm, laughter, and brilliant vibes, this is your chance to jump in, enjoy the beat, and help create memories that truly shine.
We offer a lifelong befriending service for adults with learning disabilities. Matching the skills and interests of passionate visitors with the specific hobbies and interests of the people we visit. Visitors visit six times a year to create a 1-2-1 connection, offer companionship, encourage people to do the things they enjoy and check-in on their wellbeing. In many cases, the visitor is the only person in someone’s life who isn’t paid to be there for them.
This is an Out and about visit role which means your visits are likely to be longer, very active and the person you visit will often take an active part in planning your outings and activities in the community. Your volunteer manager will be happy to help you with ideas and suggestions for things you can do. Visits will vary in length but tends to be around a couple of hours, sometimes shorter or longer, depending on what you plan to do.
In this role you will spend quality time with the person you visit and could do a range of different activities like:
- Sitting and having a chat
- Checking in on their well- being
- Going out to a local café/pub for a meal/drink
- Take part on community activities like visiting a place of interest, go shopping etc.
- Enjoying a walk
- A craft activity at home
As a Mencap volunteer visitor you will be:
- Friendly and approachable
- Accepting of others who might be different to yourself
- Reliable and patient
- Passionate about supporting people with a with a learning disability.
As a Mencap visitor you will:
- Have the opportunity to help make a difference to the life of the person you visit
- Receive a personalised volunteer induction and training
- Have agreed out of pocket expenses reimbursed
- Meet new people
- Get on-going support, and feel appreciated and valued
About Mencap
Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose. We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.
If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us
Empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism to reach their full potential and lead the lives they choose.
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Trailblazers’ mission is to reduce re-offending and inspire new futures. Your support will help a young man to reconnect with his community, friends and loved ones, go into education, training and employment, and give a person a sense of hope for the future.
Trailblazers has been providing mentoring services to people in prison since 1998 with ultimate aim to reduce re-offending. We provide support to men between the age of 18 - 35 in custody who have 6 months left of their prison sentence, and then 'through the gate' into their own community for up to 12 months. The Education, Training & Employment (ETE) team supports our mentees in custody to break down barriers to employability. Post-release, this continues by supporting mentees to gain meaningful and career changing roles in sector specific industries such as Construction, Engineering, Catering & Hospitality or the Self-Employment route.
The ETE team are looking to build a team of volunteers to work with mentees in the community and to shape the existing ETE service in the Thames Valley area. We are looking for volunteer mentors who can commit for up to 12 months and give a few hours a week to support men to change their life by being inspirational role models, helping with goal setting and supporting their mentee to access ETE opportunities and ultimately gain meaningful employment. Mentoring sessions will be 1:1, take place weekly and can be done remotely by telephone or online. These sessions will last approximately one hour, but some time should also be given to liaising with Trailblazers staff and researching relevant opportunities.
Induction training is provided, out of pocket expenses covered, a mobile phone is provided to protect your identity, a Trailblazers T-shirt and lanyard are provided, DBS costs are covered, as well as regular reflective practice sessions to support you within your role.
We are actively looking for people to join our mentoring community with lived experience of the criminal justice system, under represented groups from BAME community, creative arts, business skills, wellbeing - whatever your skills and background we are open to hear from you to support our diverse group of men.
Trailblazers are looking for Volunteer Mentors who are:
- Empathetic with a positive outlook and manner.
- Able to help others without judgement or discrimination.
- Excellent communicators with a sense of humour.
- Well organised, can prioritise and multi-task.
- Reliable and able to commit to the role for up to 12 months providing weekly ETE sessions remotely either by telephone or via Zoom / MS Team digital platforms.
- Have skills and experience in supporting those who are disadvantaged into education, training and employment (ETE).
- Able to work independently with the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload with minimal supervision taking a flexible and creative approach to the demands of the post.
- Able to demonstrate sensitivity to other cultures, working with people from other backgrounds and demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities.
- Live within a 30 mile radius of Bicester.
Trailblazers’ mission is to reduce re-offending and inspire new futures for young men (18-35) leaving prison.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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How will I be ending homelessness?
We cannot end homelessness by ourselves. To be able to help our members end their homelessness they need to be able to access local, affordable, good quality homes to rent. As a Home Search Volunteer, you will use your knowledge of your local community and your organisational and people skills to support our Housing Procurement/Landlord Liaison Teams to build local relationships with landlords and source good quality accommodation, suitable for our members to make their home. You will be someone who is up for a challenge and keen to build skills and learn more about your local housing market.
What will I be doing?
Tasks you will support the team with include:
- Researching and keeping up to date a database of local landlords and properties
- Identifying potential leads and supporting our team with follow up tasks
- Helping ensure our team knows what properties are available
- Helping with documentation and property checks such as checking for landlord certificates and the rogue landlord registry
- Talking to letting agents and landlords and building relationships with them
- Creating content for team communications
- Record keeping
Who are we looking for?
You will be great for this role if you:
- Like talking to people and are comfortable communicating and advocating for our members
- Are good at research, persistent and can be resilient when getting a 'no' from landlords. You're able to deal with negativity whilst leaving the door open in a positive manner
- Are comfortable using IT as you will need to update records, create communications, and present information
- Are organised
- Understand the importance of keeping an individual’s personal information secure and private and working within the boundaries of the role to keep everyone safe
- Are passionate about standing with Crisis and our members to end homelessness
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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COMMUNICATIONS LEAD (VOLUNTEER)
Create the Buzz, Energy & Storytelling That Launches SUNSHINE Into London — and Changes Lives
About SUNSHINE
SUNSHINE is a NEW small but ambitious grassroots charity on a mission to reduce loneliness and help people feel truly seen, valued and connected. Every week, our volunteers will bring warmth, joy and human connection to people who feel isolated, overlooked or alone.
As we prepare for our public launch, we’re looking for a Communications Lead who can help us build excitement, visibility and movement‑energy around our brand. Someone who can turn our mission into stories, moments and messages that make people stop, feel, care — and get involved.
Your creativity won’t just shape our brand. It will help reach people who feel invisible. It will help volunteers find a place where they belong. It will help Londoners facing loneliness feel less alone.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Creating Buzz & Energy Around SUNSHINE
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Craft warm, hopeful, movement‑driven messaging that captures hearts.
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Build excitement around our launch, projects and volunteer community.
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Help shape a brand that feels joyful, human and impossible to ignore.
2. Storytelling That Changes Lives
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Share real stories of connection, courage and community.
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Highlight the experiences of people facing loneliness (with care and consent).
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Show the impact volunteers make — and the transformation they experience too.
3. Social Media & Content Creation
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Create posts, visuals and campaigns that radiate SUNSHINE’s warmth.
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Grow our online presence with consistent, uplifting content.
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Help us reach people who need us — and people who want to help.
4. Brand Voice & Identity
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Shape a voice that is kind, inclusive, hopeful and unmistakably SUNSHINE.
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Ensure our communications feel safe, accessible and emotionally resonant
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Bring creativity, colour and joy to everything we share
5. Launch Support & Campaigns
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Support our public launch with storytelling, visuals and campaign ideas.
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Help us build a sense of movement, belonging and excitement.
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Create moments that make people want to join, support and share.
This Role Is for You If…
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You’re a natural storyteller who loves creating content with heart.
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You want to use your creativity to make a real difference.
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You care deeply about loneliness, wellbeing and community.
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You enjoy shaping brand identity and building excitement.
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You’re based in or connected to London.
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You want to grow your skills in communications, marketing or creative leadership.
Practical Details
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Location: London Remote/Hybrid/Flexible
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Time: Approx. 3-5 Hours per week (This is a fully flexible volunteer role with no set hours)
Why This Role Matters
Your words, visuals and ideas will reach people who feel forgotten. Your storytelling will help someone take their first brave step into community. Your creativity will help volunteers feel proud, connected and part of something bigger. Your work will help build a London where more people feel seen, supported and valued.
This is not just communications. It’s connection. It’s hope. It’s impact. And it starts with you.
How to Apply
Send a CV or portfolio (if you have one) and a short note about why this role speaks to you. We review applications on a rolling basis — join us and help bring SUNSHINE to London.
SUNSHINE is a small grassroots charity that works to reduce loneliness & help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships & community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.