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We are launching REMIX, a bold new youth charity in East London, and we need YOU to help make a difference!
At REMIX, we believe every young person deserves the chance to shine - no barriers, no limits. We’re here to bridge the gap, providing powerful after-school tutoring, life-changing mentorship, and dynamic enrichment programmes that will unlock potential, build confidence, and inspire lifelong success.
But we’re not doing this alone! REMIX is about community, collaboration, and championing young talent. That’s why we’re teaming up with local schools, families, and community leaders to ensure every young person, no matter their background, can thrive, dream big, and achieve more.
We’re looking for a visionary Volunteer, Graphic Designer to craft promotional materials that vividly tell our story—both across digital platforms and in print.
In this role, you will:
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Create Dynamic Digital Content: Design engaging visuals for our social media channels, website, email campaigns, and digital advertising. Your work will help articulate our mission online and captivate our audience.
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Design Impactful Print Collateral: Develop eye-catching posters, flyers, brochures, banners, and other promotional materials for events and in-person outreach. Your designs will be the face of REMIX at community events, inspiring confidence and interest.
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Develop Brand Identity: Collaborate with our team to refine a cohesive visual style that resonates with young Londoners. You’ll ensure that every piece, whether digital or physical, consistently reflects our core message: INSPIRE. EMPOWER. TRANSFORM.
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Innovate and Inspire: Stay current on design trends and emerging techniques to bring fresh, creative ideas to the table. Your innovative mindset will help us continually evolve and stand out in both the physical and online arenas.
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Work Collaboratively: Engage closely with our team, contributing your expertise to shape campaigns that drive engagement and deepen our impact on the community.
If you’re a creative visionary with a robust portfolio and proficiency in design tools like Adobe Creative Suite (or similar software), REMIX offers you an extraordinary chance to use your skills for social good. Your artistic talent will be a key driver in promoting our mission, encouraging youth involvement, and strengthening our presence both online and in-person.
Empower. Elevate. Remix the future.
This is your chance to be part of something extraordinary. Join us, support us, and help shape the future—one young person at a time!
Let’s REMIX the possibilities and create a legacy that lasts!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are launching REMIX, a bold new youth charity in East London and we need YOU to help make a difference!
At REMIX, we believe that every young person deserves the chance to shine—no barriers, no limits. We’re here to bridge the gap between adolescence and adulthood, providing life-changing guidance and mentorship, and dynamic enrichment programmes that unlock potential, build confidence, and inspire lifelong success, delivered by positive role models who really care and here to nurture young lives into a blossoming future.
But we can’t do this alone! REMIX is about community, collaboration, and championing young talent. That’s why we’re teaming up with local schools, organisations, families, and community leaders to ensure that every young person, no matter their background, can thrive, dream big, and achieve more.
Join Us as our (Volunteer) Chief Operating Officer
We’re searching for a leader and a well organised, proactive, and strategic manager to support the running and management of REMIX, ensuring we deliver our mission with efficiency, passion, and lasting impact.
In this role, you will:
- Drive and Lead REMIX: Assist the CEO and the Board of Trustees in the overall running and management of REMIX, driving success while overseeing our operations as a small youth charity.
- Oversee Key Operations: Coordinate programmes, manage logistics, and ensure smooth day-to-day functioning of REMIX’s youth initiatives and programmes.
- Support Organisational Growth: Work closely with our team to develop processes that enhance outreach, volunteer engagement, and operational effectiveness.
- Manage Resources & Scheduling: Assist in overseeing budgets, timetables, and resource allocation to maximize impact and streamline our charitable efforts.
- Coordinate Partnerships & Community Engagement: Strengthen relationships with local schools, organisations, and stakeholders to expand REMIX’s network and deepen community involvement.
- Ensure Operational Excellence: Help implement best practices for volunteer management, communications, and programme delivery, ensuring REMIX continues to thrive and innovate.
If you’re highly organised, a natural problem-solver, and passionate about empowering young people, this is your chance to play a vital role in shaping the future of REMIX.
Empower. Elevate. Remix the future.
Join us, support us, and help shape a legacy that lasts—one young person at a time!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Ready to make a difference to a young person's life? Team Up is seeking dynamic volunteers to help transform the lives of disadvantaged pupils by building confidence, resilience and doubling their expected progress in English or maths.
We are looking for inspirational role models who will tutor Maths or English on one of our school programmes across London. You will be matched with a small number of pupils and provide them with the academic support, encouragement and inspiration they need to get back on track. All our volunteer tutors receive full training, lesson resources and support from a qualified teacher/facilitator throughout their placement.
Practical Considerations:
- You can choose a programme that suits your timetable and location.
- Sessions are between 60-90 minutes and will take place on a fixed day of the week, normally at the end of the school day (between 3-5pm).
- Each programme runs across a 12 week period, usually during term time. You will be expected to volunteer for at least one programme (10-12 weeks).
- Team Up provides full lesson plans and teaching resources.
- This role requires you to undergo a free of charge DBS check, which will be arranged by Team Up.
- Travel expenses up to £15 per session are covered.
If you are looking to make a difference in a local community and find a fulfilling role whilst building your professional skillset, then look no further!
Our volunteers love building a rapport with each pupil, seeing pupil growth, and personal confidence increase across the 12 week programme. By the end of the programme, you will see how the support you give has enabled a young person to not only double their expected progress, but also build long term resilience.
Alongside this meaningful experience, you will also be able to gain access to our career mentorship scheme and attend our employability seminars, as well as receiving a personalised reference upon completion.
This is an opportunity to enhance your CV and improve your employability skills - all whilst supporting young people from low-income backgrounds!
You will receive:
- Full tutor-training, including safeguarding training.
- Ongoing coaching, training and support from an experienced teacher during your placement.
- Lesson observations alongside personalised developmental feedback and logged classroom hours.
- Opportunities to attend employability workshops incl. cover letter writing skills and coding.
We are looking for:
- Enthusiasm and strong grades in English/maths.
- Committed and organised individuals who are keen to develop new skills.
- Individuals who are passionate about social mobility and helping to reduce the education attainment gap.
- Good interpersonal skills when dealing with pupils.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are launching REMIX, a bold new youth charity in East London and we need YOU to help make a difference!
At REMIX, we believe that every young person deserves the chance to shine—no barriers, no limits. We’re here to bridge the gap between adolescence and adulthood, providing life-changing guidance and mentorship, and dynamic enrichment programmes that unlock potential, build confidence, and inspire lifelong success, delivered by positive role models who really care and here to nurture young lives into a blossoming future.
But we can’t do this alone! REMIX is about community, collaboration, and championing young talent. That’s why we’re teaming up with local schools, organisations, families, and community leaders to ensure that every young person, no matter their background, can thrive, dream big, and achieve more.
Join Us as our (Volunteer) Chief Executive Officer
We’re searching for a leader, who is well organised, proactive, and strategic to support the setting up, running and management of REMIX, ensuring we deliver our mission with efficiency, passion, and lasting impact.
In this role, you will:
- Drive and Lead REMIX: Lead us, drive REMIX to success and help build strategy and overall charity management, reporting to our Board of Trustees.
- Oversee Key Operations: Help coordinate programmes, manage logistics, and ensure smooth day-to-day functioning of REMIX’s youth initiatives.
- Support Organisational Growth: Work closely with our team to develop processes that enhance outreach, volunteer engagement, and operational effectiveness.
- Manage Resources & Scheduling: Assist in overseeing budgets, timetables, and resource allocation to maximize impact and streamline our charitable efforts.
- Coordinate Partnerships & Community Engagement: Strengthen relationships with local schools, organisations, and stakeholders to expand REMIX’s network and deepen community involvement.
- Ensure Operational Excellence: Help implement best practices for volunteer management, communications, and programme delivery, ensuring REMIX continues to thrive and innovate.
If you’re highly organised, a natural problem-solver, and passionate about empowering young people, this is your chance to play a vital role in shaping the future of REMIX.
Empower. Elevate. Remix the future.
Join us, support us, and help shape a legacy that lasts—one young person at a time!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you aged 18-25, West Midlands based and passionate about environmental change?
Join us on our FREE programme!
Across 9 months, you’ll take part in both online and in-person events, equipping you with the skills and knowledge you need to spark positive change in your local area and beyond.
If you’d like to get more connected to nature, build transferable skills and meet like-minded people, apply now at the ELP2 website.
The West Midlands Environmental Leadership Programme2 (ELP2) is powered by Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts and Shropshire Wildlife Trust and it is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At St John Ambulance, we are looking to develop our volunteering offer and become an even more integral part of our communities through delivering community first aid and education.
We need people who have a passion for helping others, care about their communities and want to make a difference. Through volunteering as an Emergency Responder, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering essential first aid and lifesaving clinical care at community and major events in your areas, including at sporting events, concerts, community festivals.
We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.
We are looking to run a volunteering selection session on 4th & 6th Sept 2025.
If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:
- Welcome Event (Induction) on 4th & 6th Sept 2025.
Closing date for these opportunities is: 29/08/2025
To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:
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At St John Ambulance, we are looking to develop our volunteering offer and become an even more integral part of our communities through delivering community first aid and education.
We need people who have a passion for helping others, care about their communities and want to make a difference, supporting them to become safe and more resilient by sharing your first aid skills and knowledge. As a Community First Aider, you’ll deliver first aid to those in need through local events, as well as provide education to the public so that the ripple effect of First Aid grows.
Through supporting the growth of community partnerships, you will bring people along to our cause, growing our membership and fundraising base and spreading the message that First Aid Saves Lives.
Through volunteering as a Community First Aider, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.
We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.
You will be required to attend a community first aider course, and at least monthly attendance of a network meeting night (currently held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 20:00-22:00)
We are looking to run a volunteering selection session on 2nd August 2025 via MS Teams
If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:
Welcome Event (Induction) - 20th August 2025 at 20:00 - Welcome to network and outline of SJA
Training for role - Community First Aider course, currently being offered nationally with a local course being planned for October 2025
Closing date for these opportunities is: 29/07/2025
To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
At St John Ambulance, we are looking to develop our volunteering offer and become an even more integral part of our communities through delivering community first aid and education.
We need people who have a passion for helping others, care about their communities and want to make a difference, supporting them to become safe and more resilient by sharing your first aid skills and knowledge. As a Community First Aider, you’ll deliver first aid to those in need through local events, as well as provide education to the public so that the ripple effect of First Aid grows.
Through supporting the growth of community partnerships, you will bring people along to our cause, growing our membership and fundraising base and spreading the message that First Aid Saves Lives.
Through volunteering as a Community First Aider, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.
We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.
We are looking for new members to join our clinical team in Derbyshire South to support at local community events.
Volunteers will be required to undertake 2 days of face-to-face training for their role in addition to online learning modules. Meetings with the Network team take place on Monday and Thursday evenings, some available online.
We are looking to run a volunteering selection session on: Sunday 9th or Sunday 23rd November, Inductions will take place after the interviews.
Face-to-face training for role will take place in Derby on 17th & 18th January 2026. You must be able to attend both days. Online learning can be done in your own time prior to the course.
Closing date for these opportunities is: 07/11/2025
To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:
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As a County Lead of South London you will be part of the establishment of a County St John Council to oversee and guide volunteer Community Networks aims to create a structured and supportive framework that empowers volunteers to operate more effectively and efficiently. By providing strategic leadership, coordination, and oversight, the council ensures that volunteer efforts align with community needs and priorities while avoiding duplication of services.
St John has embarked on a journey to achieve the goal of ensuring that every community and young person across the country is first aid confident.
We are looking for a leader with a passion for local volunteering and helping communities to inspire and support volunteers on this journey across your county
The post will also interact with relevant Communities of Practice to share learning, advice and best practice
Within this role, there will be focus on the fundraising element, so we would want you to be passionate about supporting, inspiring, and working with networks to develop fundraising plans and activity.
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Fundraising & Priory Lead. This role is a job share, where the post holder will focus primarily on the Fundraising aspect. You will work collaboratively with the Community Fundraising Manager and County President to craft and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan for the County.
The closing date for this vacancy is 16th July 2025
Lifelites is looking for a new trustee to join our Board at a pivotal and exciting time of growth and change. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a small but ambitious charity, making a real difference to the lives of children with life-limiting conditions.
About the role
As a trustee, you will play a vital part in overseeing our work, supporting our strategic direction, and helping us deliver on our Mission. We are particularly keen to hear from people with experience in:
- Marketing
- Communications
- Fundraising or sales
These skills could come from your professional background or from voluntary work. Direct experience in the charity sector is not essential – we’re looking for people whose skills are transferrable and whose values align with ours.
Above all, we’re seeking someone who shares our passion for improving the lives of children and families, and can bring their expertise to help us deliver our Mission.
Why join us?
Lifelites believes that every child with a life-limiting condition should be able to enjoy a childhood filled with joy, connection, and special moments with their families.
Using assistive and sensory technology, we empower children in palliative care settings to play, learn, communicate, and connect with their families. We currently reach around 13,500 children across Britain and Ireland – and we want to do even more.
We have launched a bold seven-year strategy to reach many more of the 99,000 children and young people living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions in the UK.
As a trustee, you’ll help us achieve that goal by guiding our growth, increasing awareness, and improving our sustainability.
What’s involved?
- The Board meets in person at least four times a year, plus an annual away day.
- Trustees are also expected to join one of our committees and may occasionally support specific projects.
- Most additional meetings take place online.
- This is a voluntary role, but reasonable expenses are covered.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. These words are engrained in our services and our culture. As an organisation that seeks to empower children and young people with life-limiting conditions and complex disabilities, we are similarly committed to these values in the way we recruit and develop our people, build our teams, work in partnership and cultivate success. We actively welcome, nurture and celebrate the different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender of candidates, existing staff, stakeholders and volunteers.
To apply, please send the following:
• Your CV
• A short statement (no more than one side of A4) outlining your motivation for applying and how your experience meets the role requirements.
If you need any adjustments or further information to support your application, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is seeking a dynamic and well-connected professional with experience in fundraising, marketing and relationship building to join its Board of Trustees.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a unique and growing organisation working at the nexus of human rights, rainforests and climate change, and to use your skills and passion to deliver impact for Indigenous Peoples and other local communities on the frontline of the fight against tropical deforestation.
The role of the Board is to provide strategic vision, direction and leadership, to support the financial and operational stability needed to advance RFUK’s mission, and to promote the organisation’s continued effectiveness.
We are looking for a Trustee with experience and skills in one or more of the following areas:
- Philanthropic giving
- Charitable foundation grants
- High net worth giving
- Corporate partnerships and CSR fundraising
- Individual giving and legacies
- Networking and profile raising
- Marketing, PR and communications
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About Roots Academy.
Roots Academy’s Vision.
A generation of young Muslims who embody and promote a God-centred way of life.
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries. Our Mission is to deliver a structured and transformative education in the Essentials of Islam in a way that lowers barriers to access, develops a deep certainty, and inspires action.
Why Does Roots Academy Exist?
Crisis of Faith: 1 in 4 young Muslims are leaving the religion due to various factors, primarily the pervasive anti-religious content and temptations they encounter online and offline.
Roots Academy exists to bridge this gap by providing a structured and transformative Islamic education that speaks directly to the needs and challenges of young Muslims today, delivered in an engaging and accessible form that removes barriers to access and provokes thought and action.
Role Summary.
We are seeking a dedicated Technical Support Specialist to serve as the first point of contact for our application users, including students, instructors, and administrators. This role involves resolving technical issues, supporting user onboarding, and developing helpful resources and documentation. You will collaborate with our digital and product teams to ensure a seamless and stable user experience.
Key tasks
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Serve as the primary point of contact for application users, addressing technical issues and inquiries across various channels including email, chat, and support ticketing systems.
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Diagnose and resolve user interface (UI) issues specifically related to the student application.
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Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of frequently asked questions and common technical issues to enhance self-service options and improve overall support efficiency.
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Effectively escalate complex or unresolved technical problems to the digital team.
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Provide support for new users onboarding onto instructor and administrator portals, including user training sessions and the creation of helpful support materials like how-to guides and instructional videos.
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Collaborate closely with the product development team to thoroughly test new features and updates prior to their public release, ensuring stability and user-friendliness.
What we’re looking for
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Demonstrated commitment to Roots Academy’s mission and eagerness to contribute.
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Proven experience in a technical support, help desk, or similar client-facing role, preferably within a software or education technology environment.
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Strong problem-solving abilities with a methodical approach to diagnosing and resolving technical issues, particularly related to user interfaces.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and empathetically to non-technical users.
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Familiarity with support ticketing systems and knowledge base management.
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Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
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A proactive attitude towards identifying areas for improvement in support processes and user experience.
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Experience in creating user-friendly documentation, training materials, or video tutorials is desirable.
What we have to offer
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Be part of a team of 100+ dedicated volunteers across the UK, Ireland, Canada, US, UAE and Australia.
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Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
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Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
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Professional development and practical experience in design and digital marketing.
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Receive in-house tarbiyah (personal & spiritual development) sessions to develop your deen.
Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.
Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.
We teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to Young Muslims across the UK and internationally.

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The Brompton Fountain is a children's charity working with those impacted by heart and lung conditions in Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals. Our charity provides a wide range of vital resources, services, parent/carer amenities, and accommodation. We also fund medical equipment, facilities improvements and projects outside of the NHS remit. We are currently looking for a Fundraising and Events Volunteer to help our organisation .
We would like the volunteer to help with:
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Stewardship at events to help families and guests.
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Supporting staff with admin at these events so that processes run smoothly.
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Communicating with families and guests who may share personal stories related to the charity. Feeling comfortable and confident to speak to people about our charity and what we do.
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Organising resources for fundraising and event days e.g care packs, running shirts, signage.
You will be supporting our Community Lead and Fundraising Officer who will provide an overview of our existing processes and be there to help you every step of the way. The Brompton Fountain has a strong team of staff and volunteers who you will be working collaboratively with as a team to support the families we are in contact with.
Your input will greatly affect not only the current impact of the charity and how we are able to support the families who need our services, but the longevity and outreach of our work by committing yourself to fundraising for our cause.
Criteria
We are looking for a volunteer who:
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Does not need prior experience, passion and confidence are far more important!
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Is a great communicator and loves talking to people.
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Is confident and able to be proactive.
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Is flexible and adaptive.
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Is able to partake in physical labour e.g putting up gazebos and carrying around packages for events.
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Has attention to detail.
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Has the ability to drive or access travel around London and South-East as large/many items will be needed at events.
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Is an empathetic person who is willing to have discussions with families around topics like health issues, additional needs, and bereavement.
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Understands the resource constraints of a small charity and is able to work with these.
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Is willing to have an enhanced DBS check.
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Is willing to partake in safeguarding training.
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Is willing to partake in onboarding training to understand our charity and the mission in more detail.
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Must be over 18.
Location
Whilst we are based at Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney St, London SW3 6NP, your role will mainly be off site at different locations around London and the South-East to help at fundraising and community events.
Time
Due to our mission, we would greatly appreciate at least 6 weeks of your time, preferably more. This role would not be a set day a week, but rather be for fundraising and event days. These days would normally be Saturdays and Sundays, averaging once a month. We are an understanding and flexible organisation, and would be happy to discuss options with you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Brompton Fountain is a children's charity working with those impacted by heart and lung conditions in Royal Brompton and Harefield hospital. Our charity provides a wide range of vital resources, services, parent/carer amenities, and accommodation. We also fund medical equipment, facilities improvements and projects outside of the NHS remit. We are currently looking for a voluntary In-Patient Services Officer to help our organisation support the children and their families on the wards of our hospitals by distributing/providing resources/services to improve the quality of their stay in our hospitals.
Of Note: This role entails interacting and seeing children who can be very sick. This is understandably very sad and can be distressing to witness. Please make sure you are able to cope with this before applying.
We would like the volunteer to help with:
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Distribution of resources to patients and families on the ward e.g care packages and food vouchers.
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Being a point of contact for families in hospital to talk to.
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Supporting in-hospital socials.
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The tea and coffee service we deliver on the wards.
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Communicating with families who may share personal stories related to the charity. Feeling comfortable and confident to speak to people about our charity and what we do.
You will be supporting our Community Lead and Children and Families Service Lead who will provide an overview of our existing processes and be there to help you every step of the way. The Brompton Fountain has a strong team of staff and volunteers who you will be working collaboratively with as a team to support the families we are in contact with.
Your input will greatly affect the patients and their families lives whilst they are staying with us. With your help we will be able to provide them with the resources they need whilst staying with us and create a strong support system for them here in the hospitals.
Criteria
We are looking for a volunteer who has:
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Is an empathetic and compassionate person who is willing to have discussions with families around topics like health issues, additional needs, and bereavement.
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Confident and proactive.
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Flexible and adaptive.
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Understands the resource constraints of a small charity and is able to work with these.
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Is willing to have an enhanced DBS check.
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Is willing to partake in safeguarding training.
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Is willing to partake in onboarding training to understand our charity and the mission in more detail.
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Must be over 18.
Location
Mostly on-site at Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney St, London SW3 6NP. If willing and able, off-site support at community and fundraising events would be appreciated.
Time
Due to our mission, we would greatly appreciate at least 6 weeks of your time, preferably more; working 3-7 hours one day a week. We are an understanding and flexible organisation, and would be happy to discuss options with you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced leader with a passion for equine welfare, high standards in charitable delivery, or inclusive activities? RDA UK is looking for dedicated professionals to join our Advisory Boards in a voluntary, non-executive capacity.
About RDA UK
Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) UK is a national charity that enables people with disabilities to experience life-changing benefits through horses. With a UK-wide network of member groups, we are committed to delivering excellence, innovation, and inclusivity in all we do.
About the Role
As an Advisory Board Member, you will support our mission by offering expert advice and thought leadership. This role is purely advisory — focused on influence, not governance or operations. There are three Advisory Boards, and the particular skills and experience we’re looking for each are listed below.
- Member Group Quality and Standards Advisory Board
- Participants – Championing the voice of our participants, ensuring the participant perspective is woven into our offering.
- Volunteers – Leading the way in volunteering, ensuring RDAs vision to be a leader in volunteering experience across the UK.
- Education – Bringing an education background to increase the RDA educational experience in its offering.
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) – A leader in EDI they will ensure RDA continues momentum in embedding EDI across the organisation, ensuring it is a welcoming place for all.
- Environmental sustainability – A leader in environmental sustainability field will work to bring an increased sustainability view to RDAs member group operations.
- Mental Health – A professional in mental health support, bringing to life mental health considerations in our work.
- Advanced Coaching – A RDA coaching professional with advanced coaching qualifications to support the ongoing development of coaching standards at RDA. Preference for PRACA attendance.
- Equine Welfare – An individual with clear experience in the field that will ensure equine welfare continues to be central to how we deliver our services.
- Physiotherapy – A human focused physio to help us embed the therapy benefits of our services across the organisation.
- Activities Advisory Board
- Participants – Championing the voice of our participants, ensuring the participant perspective is woven into our offering.
- Carriage Driving – A carriage driving professional with experience in RDA delivery.
- Tea with a Pony/Dementia care services – A representative with experience in delivering the ‘tea with a pony’ initiative within RDA or has experience within the Dementia care field.
- Equine Assisted Services – A leader in equine assisted services, supporting RDAs continued development in service offering.
- Equine Welfare – An individual with clear experience in the field that will ensure equine welfare continues to be central to how we deliver our services.
- Physiotherapy – A human focused physio to help us embed the therapy benefits across all out delivered activities.
- Advanced Coaching – A RDA coaching professional with advanced coaching qualifications to support the ongoing development of coaching across the different activities that RDA offer. Preference for PRACA attendance.
- Equine Welfare Advisory Board
- Vet – A qualified veterinary surgeon, leading in equine practice that will support the ongoing development of equine welfare policies and practices, supporting equine welfare to be the central part of RDAs way of delivering services.
- Farrier – A qualified farrier, who is a leader in their field, using their knowledge and experience, supporting equine welfare to be the central part of RDAs way of delivering services.
- Equine Physiotherapist – A qualified equine physio, who is a leader in their field, using their knowledge and experience, supporting equine welfare to be the central part of RDAs way of delivering services.
- Equine Research – A leader in equine research ensuring RDA remains at the forefront of the latest best practise and welfare standards.
- Equine Welfare – An individual with clear experience in the field that will ensure equine welfare continues to be central to how we deliver our services.
- Physiotherapy – A human focused physio to help us ensure equine welfare remains central to RDA as part of delivering therapy through horses.
- Advanced Coach – A RDA coaching professional with advanced coaching qualifications to support the ongoing development of coaching knowledge of equine welfare. Preference for PRACA attendance.
Note: Some roles have the option to sit across multiple Boards.
Key Responsibilities
- Offer strategic insight and professional expertise to inform key decisions.
- Contribute actively to Advisory Board meetings (minimum twice per year).
- Provide guidance on best practice, innovation, and emerging opportunities.
- Support projects and collaborate between meetings as needed.
- Assist in the development of reports and recommendations for RDA UK Trustees.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience and leadership in a relevant industry.
- Specialist knowledge aligned with one of the Advisory Boards.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Prior board or advisory experience (desirable, not essential).
- A genuine commitment to RDA’s mission and values.
Note: Advisory Board Members cannot be current RDA UK Trustees or staff.
Commitment
- Serve a 3-year term, renewable up to three times (maximum 9 years).
- Attend two Advisory Board meetings annually, with additional engagement as required.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold RDA’s values at all times.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to share your expertise, shape the future of inclusive equestrian activity, and help RDA UK continue delivering life-enhancing experiences. If you’re looking to give back in a meaningful way, we would love to hear from you.