Voluntary Volunteer Roles in East Of England

As a Patient Feedback Volunteer, you will play a central role in helping us understand our patients’ and carers’ experiences, by collecting and recording their feedback through a range of channels.

Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:

• Meet with patients, families and carers and ask for feedback using iPads, comment cards or speaking to them over the phone
• Record answers and opinions given by patients accurately, as much as possible in their own words
• Collect the data and enter onto a database
• Discuss the results with your line manager 
• Meet with your line manager to find out how the service can be improved
• Let patients know how their ideas and opinions are being used to improve services, where appropriate.
• Attend selected hospice meetings, as and when required

ABOUT US

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and  6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. 

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

SAAUK are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable CBT therapist (with a particular interest in social anxiety) to join the small team. We are looking for someone who can commit a small amount of time per week - an average 2-3 hours but this can be flexible.

This role will be key in helping SAAUK (a young and developing charity) expand its information and resources for those who suffer from social anxiety. Social Anxiety is under recognized both publicly and clinically and you will play a key part in helping develop and review the content to help spread awareness whilst providing accurate and up-to-date information. 

Do you have a passion for organising social groups and meeting new people? Want a flexible voluntary role that allows you to make a difference to peoples’ lives? Then this is for you!

We are looking for volunteers who enjoy meeting and talking to new people and would be willing to help us start a new group in their area.

What is NWR?

NWR is a membership organisation for women that has been bringing women together for over 60 years for social activities. We provide an opportunity for women to meet to take part in informal discussions and other fun activities to promote friendship, self-education and confidence.

We hear from many members about how much joy NWR membership has brought to their lives; the friendships formed, companionship and wide-ranging conversations held. We want to reach more women to give them this opportunity.

What would I do?

Following the success of the new groups in Hertfordshire, we are recruiting volunteers across the country to set up new NWR groups in their area.

These NWR groups will meet for conversation and informal discussions in a local cafe or pub with a set theme – this theme acts as an icebreaker and ensures that no two meetings feel the same! Themes could cover a wide range of topics and are designed to be light-hearted and an opener for conversations that could lead anywhere (and usually do!).

Your role would be to run the meetings – greeting new and existing members, ensuring that the meetings run smoothly and everyone feels welcome, included and is having fun.

You would be asked to:

• Identify which town/city to base your group in
• Consider the types of women who would be interested in your group. What would suit them in terms of the time, location and format of the meetings? How should we communicate to them about the new group? Our staff will be able to provide guidance using their wealth of experience in setting up and running groups.
• Schedule meetings and identify and arrange a suitable venue.
• Run the meetings, ensuring that everyone is made to feel welcome and has an opportunity to contribute if they want to. Promote the benefits of NWR membership.

We will:

• Write and launch a social media and marketing campaign to recruit members for your group.
• Respond to enquiries and maintain lists of those interested in attending.
• Offer you ideas and advice in all areas of running the meetings and managing the group.

Further information

This opportunity is open to women living in the UK over the age of 18 who are able to travel to the meetings in the evening.

The amount of time spent will vary from week to week. It is estimated that it will require 2 hours a month, which includes time spent at your meetings. The hours are flexible and can fit in with your existing commitments.

Travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

You will be provided with full training and support from NWR staff and will be part of a friendly and supportive network of volunteers from across the country.

Passionate, knowledgeable & enthusiastic individuals are needed to oversee and guide a local, dynamic and exciting arts organisation that is having a direct and positive impact on Peterborough.

What will you be doing?

​Jumped Up is seeking two people who share our values to join Jumped Up’s Board of Trustees.

We are currently seeking applicants who can demonstrate that they have experience in one or more, of the following roles or settings:

• In formal or informal education, or with young people, in youth work or with families.
• As a community activist involved in creating change, big or small, in any setting.
• As a Human Resources, marketing, or legal professional.

Your experience and skills may have been developed in a professional role, or as a volunteer. The important factor is that you are willing and able to use that knowledge and insight to support Jumped Up’s delivery of arts activity in Peterborough.

In addition, we are actively seeking applicants who identify as being D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, or are from a migrant or a Global Majority background. Please see below an overview of the actions we are taking to deliver our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Applicants should also demonstrate that they:

• Are committed to Jumped Up’s purpose and values.
• Understand the leadership role of trustees is to advise and support.
• Are solution-orientated, drawing on lived and professional or voluntary experience.
• Are a reflective thinker who can bring insight and understanding to complex issues.

You do not have to be an expert or professional in arts and culture, or currently in a paid-leadership role to be a Jumped Up trustee.

A passion for arts and culture is needed but doesn’t have to come from professional work. We also recognise that leadership skills can be developed and demonstrated in many different settings, through work, volunteering, lived experience and study. The growth of skills and knowledge can also be part of your journey as a trustee, though training, mentoring and becoming involved in the organisation.

Please request a copy of the candidate pack for further information, or visit our website. 

What are we looking for?

We are currently seeking applicants who can demonstrate that they have experience in one or more, of the following roles or settings:

• In formal or informal education, or with young people, in youth work or with families.
• As a community activist involved in creating change, big or small, in any setting.
• As a Human Resources, marketing, or legal professional.

Applicants should also demonstrate that they: 

• Are committed to Jumped Up’s purpose and values. 
• Understand the leadership role of trustees is to advise and support.
• Are solution-orientated, drawing on lived and professional or voluntary experience. 
• Are a reflective thinker who can bring insight and understanding to complex issues.

What difference will you make?

Our trustees have helped ensure that Jumped Up is successful, stable and thriving.  

Their support has meant that we have secured core funding from Arts Council England, and have developed a new programme, focused on connecting young people in Peterborough with arts and culture, funded by the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation.  

Trustees' work in developing policies and processes have supported the organisation's growth and confidence, especially in delivering Art Council England's Investment Principles of Dynamism, Environmental Responsibility, Relevance & Inclusion, Ambition & Quality.  

In addition the trustees have identified, placed value on, and keep us accountable to, our core strengths of care, partnership and co-creation.  

Our trustees make us a better organisation and Peterborough a better place.

Before you apply

Applications. Please submit:

1. A statement covering

- Why do you want to be a trustee for Jumped Up Theatre? 

- What relevant experiences, professional, personal or volunteering, will you bring to this role? 

- Can you give an example of how you have led change with others? 

- Why is arts and culture important to you and in a place like Peterborough? 

2. A short CV

Interviews:

1. Zoom meeting with Chair & one other trustee, between 24 June - 19 July.

2. Informal meeting with Creative Producer & supporters panel.  Date tbc.

"Missing People - Lost but Loved" is continually expanding as an organisation. Our website and Facebook group are experiencing increasing traffic.

We currently have a few volunteer roles available:

Webmaster: Responsible for managing and designing the website, as well as uploading new missing person posters.

Social Media Volunteer: Join other missing person groups, identify relevant posts, and encourage people to submit a form on our website to create a missing person poster. Also tag our group into the comment as well.

Marketing Volunteer: Submit information about "Missing People - Lost but Loved" to websites that promote volunteer organisations. You will be given an excel sheet.

To apply please email with which volunteer role takes your interest. Thank you.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

All our Benefits Advocates play an integral role within our Information and Advice team and last year helped us to identify over £2.5 million in unclaimed welfare benefits entitlement for older people in the county. This money is life changing for our clients; improving quality of life and wellbeing, and supporting local services

We are looking for volunteers who are patient, sensitive and reliable, to assist older people to complete benefit forms such as Attendance Allowance. Appointments are usually in the older person's own home but can sometimes take place over the telephone. Full training and ongoing support are provided by our friendly and knowledgeable team.

Our volunteers will also raise awareness of and promote Age UK Devon services to clients, and record details of any other queries or concerns so that our Advisors can follow up with clients.

Skills required for this role are:

· Ability to empathise with others.

· Good verbal and written communication skills.

· Understanding of confidentiality.

· Patience, sensitivity, and reliability.

· Ability to respond appropriately to different and sometimes difficult situations.

· Working as a team member, referring to other team members when appropriate.

· Ability to work unsupervised and manage appointments.

· Good computer skills.

· Knowledge of the Benefits System (training will be provided).

Age UK Devon’s aim is to improve the lives of older people in Devon through delivering services and activities, promoting wellbeing and health, increase independence and access to local services as well as supporting families and carers - enabling people to get the most out of life.

Our volunteers donate their time to enable us to provide fantastic added value to our services and activities and bring a wealth of skills and knowledge to our organisation.

Our aim is to help you enjoy your role and to gain personal satisfaction on your volunteer journey with us – can you be the person we need to help us in supporting and making a positive difference to people in later life in the county?

If you would like an informal discussion about this role or have any queries, please contact Sarah Gunn – Advice and Wellbeing Manager (see our website for details)

Or if you would like to apply please visit Age UK Devon for more information on the role and how to apply.

Harlow & District Sports Trust 

We are seeking a Non-Executive Board Member to Join our Board of Trustees. The position is voluntary.

The leisure Trust was established in 1957 as a Charitable Company Limited by
Guarantee. The Trust currently operates Harlow Leisurezone which is a large
state-of-the-art Community wet and dry leisure centre, with annual attendances in excess of 1.5 million. The organisation’s mission is “To provide a high quality sport and
leisure experience that is sustainable and responsive to the needs of the community“. Our facilities are very popular within the local community and this trend continues and is reflected in our high attendance levels to date.

The leisure Trust was established in 1957 as a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee. The Trust currently operates Harlow Leisurezone which is a large state-of-the-art Community wet and dry leisure centre, with annual attendances in excess of 1.5 million. The organisation’s mission is “To provide a high quality sport and leisure experience that is sustainable and responsive to the needs of the community“. Our facilities are very popular within the local community and this trend continues and is reflected in our high attendance levels to date.

 The Trustee Board consists of 12 non-executive Board members. Due to retirement the Board is seeking to recruit a new trustee to fill our current vacancy. As a Board member, you will have the opportunity to take part in the Trust’s financial and strategic planning designed to drive the organisation forward, and the development of the future policy and strategy of an organisation which makes a difference in the local community, while at the same time developing your own skills working as part of a successful team.

While gaining invaluable experience in recruitment, human resources and NFP Social enterprise,                           practice your passion within real-life scenarios.

We are looking for Recruitment Managers to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in sourcing, engaging, on-boarding and will help us build a diverse and dedicated team to support our brand messages and visions.

If you are enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated about building a dynamic volunteer team and are excited to contribute your recruitment skills to a meaningful cause, join us as a Recruitment Manager Volunteer. Together, we can create a positive and lasting impact in our community.

Please note the role is a voluntary position and could be entirely remote. Any incurred reasonable expenses will be paid.

Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with HR and leadership team to understand volunteer needs, roles and requirements.
- Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies and campaigns.
- Utilise online platforms, social media, and community networks to advertise opportunities.
- Assist with review volunteer applications and inquiries, and assess candidate suitability.
- Conduct interviews with potential candidates to determine their skills, motivations, and alignment with our values and visions.
- Coordinate volunteer orientation, ensuring all are well-informed and equipped for their roles.
- Maintain a database of potential and current candidates and keeping track of their skills, interests, and availability.
- Work closely with leadership team and other team members to ensure a seamless transition from recruitment to engagement.
- Regularly report on recruitment metrics and effectiveness to the leadership team.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve recruitment process.

Requirements:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively market and promote volunteer opportunities.
- Experience in recruitment, human resources, or volunteer management is a plus.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
- Proficiency in using online platforms, social media, and communication tools.
- Dedicated and willing to learn.
- Committed to our values and mission 

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how you can become a vital part of our team.​

ABOUT TESYouth 

TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a NFP social enterprise which focuses on improving the rate of youth employment, through volunteering, interactive and skill-based workshops, work-experience and training programmes. Together with our strategic partners, we collaborate with organisations to provide youth to develop their skills, and to assist in achieving their career aspirations.

Role Description

Role Summary

Your primary responsibility is to lead one of the Association’s seven departments of volunteers. Each department contains a number of volunteer teams, each led by a Team Lead.

You will be supported by the CEO, who will act as your main point of contact and line manager. You will also have access to the support of our other staff and Heads of Department.

Company: Nightline Association

Role: Voluntary role, travel expenses reimbursed

Term Limit: Three years, with the possibility to be extended.

Location: Remote working, open to applicants across the UK

Supported by: CEO

Accountable to: CEO

Services Department

The Nightline Services Department is split into four teams:

• Accreditation Team - ensuring that Nightlines are operating consistently within the Good Practice Guidelines (GPGs). Developing the GPGs to be in line with sector best practice.

• Setup Team - ensuring that new Nightlines are set up smoothly and with our guidance. 

• Policy Team- maintaining a library of best practice policy templates and supporting Nightline with the development of their policies. 

• Training Team - ensuring that the practices of all Nightlines is suitable for training new volunteers. 

You will be responsible for overseeing these teams, including the work they produce and their strategic direction.

Duties and Responsibilities

Heads of Department are expected to delegate where appropriate and to seek support where needed.

Department Management

• Strategically direct your department, in order to keep its goals and priorities in line with the strategy and plans of the Association.

• Oversee and monitor the delivery of all department projects and activities, ensuring these are meeting the Association’s strategy, aims and plans.

• Approve documentation and products produced by your department. 

• Line manage Team Leads in your department, including monthly meetings and welfare checks.

• Support and supervise department volunteers to ensure they carry out their duties effectively by providing clear communication, support, motivation, facilitation, supervision and leadership.

• Oversee the recruitment of new volunteers within your department and plan for capacity and need

• Appoint, or act as, a temporary replacement for vacant volunteer roles in your department.

• Where necessary, work with the CEO to apply the Association’s disciplinary procedures, seeking support if needed.

• Exhibit and promote effective team working.

• Directly contribute to projects as appropriate to support the volunteer teams.

• Keep abreast of developments in your department’s area of work in the charity context.

• Keep abreast of developments within the wider sector, actively seeking opportunities for external collaborations where appropriate.

Communication

• Report on progress to the rest of the Senior Management Team, ensuring results are evaluated and evidenced.

• Communicate effectively and clearly with volunteers, staff, Trustees, Nightlines, and other Heads of Department with openness, respect and transparency.

• Build relationships and create links between departments and teams. 

• Clearly set out the needs of your department at the senior management level.

Meetings & Events

• Organise and run online department meetings on a regular basis to discuss operational activities, plans and ensure oversight of department activity.

• Attend monthly online Senior Management team meetings to share ideas, information and tasks.

• Contribute to the planning and running of Association Away Days, Regional Conferences (November) and the National Conference (a long weekend in June/July) and encourage department volunteers to take part in these.

Governance & Accountability

• Attend a monthly one-to-one meeting with the CEO to update on progress, consider new projects, report risks, issues and budget requirements.

• Provide verbal and written updates and reports as required.

• Set and implement suitable policies & procedures within your department, in line with the Association’s wider policies, procedures and other governing documents.

• Authorise expenditure and expenses in line with your departmental budget and to the level agreed by the CEO.

• Seek approval from the CEO, or Trustees, when required.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Able to lead, motivate, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Volunteer management and/or leadership experience.

• Highly developed organisational, planning, and communication skills.

• Self-motivated with effective time management skills and delegation.

• Personable, supportive, and approachable.

• Ability to act impartially and always in the best interests of Nightlines and the students they serve.

• Understanding of and commitment to the Association’s values and to supporting and developing the Nightline community.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of project management 

• Experience formulating/implementing a strategy

• Prior experience with a Nightline service and/or the Nightline Association.

• Understanding of Nightline or other helplines, or the wider mental health, higher education or charity sectors.

• Prior experience prioritising across workstreams or tasks.

• Prior experience at a helpline, particularly in the mental health sector.

• Experience with Training.

• Experience with the Good Practice Guidelines for Nightlines.

• Experience with Policymaking.

We are a small volunteer-run organisation, supporting people aqcross the UK who are living with borderline personality disorder. Our members help support our work through their monthly dues and ongoing support. 

We are looking for a friendly, committed volunteer to help support our members, and keep them engaged from the day they sign up. 

Main duties

• Welcoming new members
• Sending out membership packs
• Creating and sending a monthly newsletter
• Answering queries from new and existing members
• Sending out annual surveys
• Sending out AGM invitations
• Producing quarterly membership reports

Personal specification

• friendly and welcoming
• excellent organisational skills
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• experience of creating newsletters and content
• able to work independently and as part of a small team

Commitment

We are flexible around your schedule, however there are deadlines in this role. 

Coding with CodeX work to make sure that anyone can have access to high quality coding and tech education. They have 3 beneficiary groups - people with autism, women in tech & people from low socioeconomic backgrounds.With coding and tech skills being increasingly important in the the workplace. The current solutions for education in place aren't effective enough.For young people schools are regularly having to cancel computing lessons, and that is only worsened when meeting the educational needs of those who are SEND. For adults, though you have platforms such as Youtube, that isn't a one size-fits all. And we know that it doesn't cater to all ability types. But then when you look at tech training programs typically they require a large financial investment & time commitment that isn't accessible to everyone.

Ensuring that all their content is ASC friendly, Coding with CodeX has taught 8,000 people to date. Ranging from the children in some of the poorest schools in Nottinghamshire to employees at companies such as Bank of America, KPMG and more. All their staff are specially trained to teach individuals who are SEND. For young learners they run programs such as our half term code camp, where they give their beginners python course away for free. Working with schools, charities, community groups and local authorities to ensure the next generation are equipped with the digital skills to thrive in the world of work.

COMMUNITY MANAGER

• Help us create spaces where our members can ask questions about our courses and stay connected.
• Volunteer 4-6 hours per week for 3-5 months

We harness the power of engineering and design to develop sustainable solutions for development. There are far too many people in the world living in sub-standard conditions with a poor quality of life. As world inequality increases, people are becoming further and further divided. One of the reasons for this is that there are not enough resources for innovation and development of new solutions. Our goal is to address the key challenges of poverty and inequality facing millions of people around the world. At Minazi, we harness the power of engineering and design to develop innovative solutions for sustainable development, in this way, projects at Minazi are a catalyst for social change.

COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT

• Manage social media and engagement content on LinkedIn; develop strategic communications plans; work with business units and internal stakeholders to ensure the website is up to date; write insight articles on LinkedIn/Website, amongst other duties.
• Volunteer 4-6 hours weekly remotely for 6 months.

Could you use your skills and experience to support Signals?

We’re looking for new volunteer Trustees who are interested in helping to develop the organisation.

Signals is a registered charity, established 35 years ago. It specialises in filmmaking and digital arts for social, learning and creative outputs. Signals works across the region but with a focus on Essex.

Signals works with children, young people, artists and community groups supporting creativity and learning at all levels. Signals is committed to increasing equal access to digital and creative experiences.  Signals vision is to positively impact peoples’ lives by encouraging creativity, developing skills and raising aspirations through creative digital production and education.  This work is increasingly relevant in supporting those left behind in a digital age.

Current projects include working with local migrant communities, disability groups and communities in Harwich.

Signals is seeking new volunteer trustees to diversify and bring additional skills to the board.

Signals is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all members of the community particularly from those currently under-represented on the board including young people, Tendring residents and people from the global majority. We are also looking for those with legal, marketing, community work, funding and building management skills.

The time commitment for trustees is the attendance at quarterly evening meetings (approx. 2 hours per meeting) inclusive of the AGM, occasional attendance of subcommittee and adhoc meetings. Trustees will also be expected to review a range of reports and strategy documents and review and develop policy.


We look forward to hearing from you.

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEERS - VOLUNTEER ROLE

We are looking for volunteers to join us at Unlock YOUR Potential with experience in learning and development, who can lead on empowering our volunteers through virtual training sessions, helping us in creating a positive impact!

About Us:

Unlock YOUR Potential is a dynamic and impact-focused startup charity committed to empowering individuals from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Our mission is to provide meaningful programmes that span employment, education, life skills, mentoring, personal development, and holistic support. We believe in building new pathways for those seeking positive change.

Role Overview:

As a Learning and Development Volunteer, you will play a crucial role in creating training, including materials and delivering training sessions virtually through Zoom, Teams or other online platforms to our volunteers across the UK.

We are especially interested in training in any of the following areas;

• Induction into Unlock YOUR Potential
• Induction into Volunteer Roles and Teams at Unlock YOUR Potential
• Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG)
• Individual Action Planning
• Building Rapport
• Dealing with Challenging Behavior
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
• Mental Health Awareness
• Mental Health First Aid
• Employability Skills Induction (How to help people develop employability skills)
• Life Skills Induction (How to empower and engage people with life skills)
• Mentoring Induction (How to be a good mentor)

Qualifications and Experience:

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities. We are especially interested in candidates who have:

• A passion for Learning and Development and empowering others.
• Experience in Learning and Development.
• Ability to design the needed training session or sessions, along with training aids and materials.
• Collaborative approach working well with others, while being ablr to work independently.
• Commitment to the vision and values of Unlock YOUR Potential.

Time Commitment:

Flexibility with delivery of training including daytime availability, evening avalability and weekend availability.

Join Us:

Unlock YOUR Potential: Empowering Volunteers, Transforming Lives!