Entry Level / Graduate Volunteer Roles

An exciting and unique internship opportunity to work closely with key senior operational staff in a respected UK international development charity; this position has strong vocational content for anyone looking to break into the international development sector with future possibilities of progression into roles within the UK and/or Madagascar.

The post holder will gain hands-on experience in international development, gain understanding and skills across a wide range of duties associated with programmes development, corporate fundraising, volunteer coordination, and practical charity management.

The internship spans a minimum of six months and is a remote role. The diversity of activities that will be undertaken provides training for an early-career development professional who can effectively and efficiently deal with a comprehensive range of tasks related to the complex world of overseas development work.

Reporting to: Grants and Administrative Assistant

Location: Remote

Commitment: Part-time, two days a week for a minimum of six months

Salary: N/A (voluntary)

Responsibilities:

1. Supporting the Programmes & Partnership Manager in securing trust and foundation funding, which will include: performing donor research; drafting, proofreading, and editing grant applications and reports (in part or in full); and ad hoc administration relating to donor management.

2. Supporting the Corporate Liaison Officer to secure corporate funding, which will include: researching potential donor companies; supporting corporate facing marketing materials; and supporting creation of report and proposal materials.

3. Supporting the Managing Director and the Director of Programmes and Operation, to ensure the smooth running of the organisation, which will include: preparing financial reports and documentation; note taking at trustees’ meetings; supporting development of policy and procedural documentation; building on fundraising and networking opportunities; and supporting the recruitment process.

It should be noted that the successful candidate will take on a variety of tasks outlined above. While SEED Madagascar will make every attempt to tailor the tasks to the post-holder’s desired area of experience, this will be balanced by the priorities of the organisation.

Desired Knowledge/Experience/Skills/Qualifications

● Hold or be studying towards an undergraduate degree in or relating to international development (or have equivalent professional/experiential background).

● Knowledge and/or keen interest in development and/or conservation issues facing least developed countries such as Madagascar; previous experience living or working in a developing country would be an asset.

● Knowledge and/or keen interest in at least one of SEED Madagascar’s five core areas (community health; sustainable livelihoods; environmental conservation; education infrastructure and water, sanitation and hygiene); previous experience of community-based work would be an asset.

● Excellent analytical skills and ability to gather and assimilate information from various sources, compile documents (reports and proposals), and identify lessons learnt and best practice.

● Sound ability to adapt material for different audiences.

● Be able to conduct internet research.

● Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

● Be able to financially support themselves for the duration of their internship as there is no stipend available for travel or sustenance.

● Strong written English is essential, French and/or Malagasy would be an asset.

● Experience working with American Corporate organisations would be an added asset.

● Be willing to take on mundane tasks such as drafting thank you notes for donors.

Nature Reserves Student Placement

Duration of placement: 10 months starting in early June 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a student to join us on our 2025 Nature Reserves student placement programme.

The 10 month programme includes a monthly bursary and will enable the successful applicant to gain hands on experience along with access to a range of training and development opportunities.

As part of the Nature Recovery Directorate, you’ll support the team of reserve staff in managing nature reserves across Cumbria. This will involve hands-on practical work, including habitat management, habitat management and estate maintenance, habitat and species monitoring, working with volunteer groups and visitors, and supporting the production of site management plans, reports, and data analysis.

A diverse and rewarding opportunity to champion nature reserves and important habitats across Cumbria. Develop practical skills to support and deliver important conservation works to enable nature’s recovery. You’ll gain skills and experience in habitat management whilst exploring and learning on a variety of sites from remote to popular visitor areas. 

The opportunities will be highly varied so the successful candidate will be well placed for a future career in nature conservation. Full training will be provided, including career development and outdoor first aid training, alongside our bursary package. 

It is expected that the placement will start around June 2025 (dates flexible) for a maximum of a 10-month period or to fulfill the requirements of your course. The successful student will join us for a 4 days a week. However, we offer flexible working to suit the candidate, including flexible time for leave and other commitments to enable and support you in your role. 

Due to the nature of the work a full UK driving licence and your own transport are essential. Travel expenses are provided.

To apply, please Click on the link below

The deadline for applications is 09:00 on Friday 7 March 2025

Interviews will be held on 24 March 2025 at our offices in Kendal.

Please note that all sandwich placements need to be filled by individuals on a recognised sandwich programme or equivalent, while the individuals are enrolled at a university. working towards their undergraduate degree.

Cumbria Wildlife Trust is devoted to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places
of Cumbria.

Are you looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in someone’s life? As a Volunteer Befriender with The Kefi Studio, you’ll bring warmth, companionship, and joy to care home residents, while supporting the activities team to create memorable experiences.

What you’ll do:

 •  Spend time with residents, offering a listening ear, sharing stories, or simply enjoying their company.

 •  Support the activities team in planning and running fun, creative sessions like arts and crafts, games, or group activities.

 •  Assist residents in participating in these activities, ensuring everyone feels included and valued.

 •  Provide compassionate, tailored companionship for residents with dementia, focusing on meaningful engagement.

What we’re looking for:

 •  A warm, patient, and friendly personality.

 •  A desire to connect with others and brighten their day.

 •  Reliability and respect for the unique needs of care home residents.

 •  No special skills are required, but creativity, enthusiasm, and a love for helping others are always welcome!

What you’ll gain:

 •  The joy of making a positive impact on residents’ lives.

 •  Hands-on experience working alongside activities teams to deliver engaging events.

 •  Dementia-specific training and support to feel confident in your role.

 •  Certificates recognizing your training and contribution.

 •  A sense of fulfillment, the chance to hear incredible life stories, and an opportunity to grow personally and professionally.

This is a flexible role—we’ll work with your availability, whether it’s a few hours a week or more. Every moment you give can make a world of difference.

How to Apply

Ready to make a difference? Simply fill out our volunteer form on our website, and we’ll be in touch!

Join us in spreading connection, creativity, and joy. Together, we can create unforgettable moments for care home residents! ❤️

About TLC 

The Trans Legal Clinic is the first trans-led specialist gender identity legal practice and registered charity in the UK. The mission of the Trans Legal Clinic is simple; we provide free and accessible legal help to transgender and non-binary people in need. Our overarching vision is a society where all people have access to the legal resources required for gender self-determination and where gender diversity is not just accepted but embraced, with trans* people equipped with the necessary legal tools to navigate the world in their affirmed gender. 

Service Introduction 

The Social Media department is integral to our organisation. The social media team works together to create informative and entertaining content to build a community around the Trans Legal Clinic. We have assisted over 70 clients since October 2023.

Our Social Media department is made up of committed Social Media Content Officers, working under the Social Media Manager. 

Key tasks and responsibilities 

Design and Content Creation 

Be adept and comfortable using Canva, with an eye for design. 

Create engaging and eye-catching posts and content for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn. 

Write engaging captions and copy for social media content to drive engagement across social media channels.  

Confident using video editing software and a willingness to learn new editing software as and when required. 

Write and edit scripts for video posts. 

Teamwork 

Engage with assigned tasks and support other volunteers in the social media team.

Keep your fellow volunteers and manager updated on your content creation and any issues you encounter throughout the process.   

Set out to reach team performance targets.

Attend team meetings and contribute to discussions.

Be respectful to colleagues and support good communication between all stakeholders. 

Work with caseworkers to create content for specific raised issues. 

Research and Outreach 

Create resources for the organisation and those seeking information on our website in a digestible way. 

Reach out to other organisations, especially those that work with trans* people, to collaborate and share knowledge and resources.   

Conduct research into relevant topics and how they affect trans* and gender diverse people. 

Review 

Review and evaluate own performance to identify strengths and areas for development. 

Undertake development and training opportunities. 

General 

Adhere to Trans Legal Clinic’s Policies and Procedures at all times. 

Cover for other members of the team and department as necessary. 

Be proactive in reviewing and evaluating own performance and identifying upon areas for improvement and development. 

Undertake any other duties compatible with the level and nature of the role and/or reasonable duties required by more senior members of staff. 

Attend and participate in external meetings and briefings as required. 

About Kith & Kids
We provide activities, opportunities, information and support for people with a learning disability or autism, their parents and siblings.
For all our projects and activities we are dependent on volunteers.

ELSP shop volunteers
Flexible timings, 4-hour time slots

We are currently looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteers to join us in our boutique charity shop in Chingford, E4.

Volunteers have a fantastic opportunity to help shape our members work experience placements within the shop.  You will support our members will all aspects of working in a charity shop, including using the till and customer service and spend time with them to review the skills they have learnt at the end of each shift.

What you'll do
At the shop you will be paired with one of our members with a learning disability or autism. You'll support and encourage them to complete the job/role they have been given for that specific day and encourage them to practice their social skills by interacting with the public in a polite and friendly manner.

You will also encourage them to work as part of a team and engage socially with staff and volunteers present in the shop.  You will build their confidence and encourage them to take on new challenges.

Requirements

What you need
You do not need experience. Full disability awareness training will be provided before you begin volunteering with us.
The only requirements we ask of you are enthusiasm, energy and to be open-minded.
Minimum age for volunteers is 20.

How much time?
There is no minimum commitment, however the more time you spend with our members the more you get to know them and can better support them.

What we can offer you
We can reimburse your travel expenses.
We'll also provide excellent training before you start and lots of helpful support.

By volunteering at our shop you will also:

• Use and develop your skills
• Learn something new!
• Increase your confidence
• Meet new people and make friends
• Gain experience for (other) work
• Give something back to the community
• Do something fun and satisfying in your spare time
• Challenge yourself
   

What about training?
Volunteers must attend two training sessions and complete a free DBS check before you begin volunteering.

This is a great opportunity to get to know everyone at Kith & Kids: your fellow volunteers, some of our members you will be working with, and gives the opportunity to develop some new skills and expand your knowledge in our workshops.

Topics we cover include:

• Communication
• Autism
• Supporting emotions
• Safeguarding
• Creativity & Participation
• Epilepsy
   

When do I need to come?

Volunteers must attend two training sessions and complete a free DBS check before taking part.

We'll be running face-to-face training in north London starting in mid-February with lots of dates to choose from.

In the meantime, we'll be meeting volunteers online. 

Training will take place in North London – once we have met you online for a chat, we will send you confirmation of our training venue details.

Hope Against Suicide is a non-profit organisation committed to providing crucial listening, signposting, and advocacy support to anyone grappling with mental health issues. We aim to be a lifeline for those at risk of taking devastating actions. Our three key aims are to get the community talking again, improve mental health, and prevent suicide. We strive for a healthier, more compassionate community where hope can be found, and a reduction in deaths by suicide, one of the leading causes of death worldwide.

We are launching a new Listening Hub in Bristol’s busy shopping centre. This walk-in service will support individuals with mental health issues, their families, and local workers. It complements our Mental Health Responders, enhancing outreach and community support. To run this program, we are looking for a new team of dedicated volunteers that want to support the cause of suicide prevention and raising mental health awareness.

Key Responsibilities

In a Listening Hub setting, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Officer plays a crucial role in providing compassionate and professional support to individuals seeking assistance with mental health challenges. During your shifts, your tasks will be a combination of the following:

• Providing support to those facing mental health challenges
• Allowing any visitors to share their personal experiences and feel supported / listened to
• Lead conversations with an emphasis on active listening and empathy
• Creating and maintaining a welcoming, non-judgmental space for everyone
• Optional: Facilitating regular community sessions that provide a relaxed and open space for meeting new people and sharing personal experiences. These can be based on any activity (e.g. arts, cooking, sports).
• We are particularly looking for volunteers that can volunteer for a 5.5-hour long shift per week. However, if you are not able to commit to this amount of hours, we still encourage you to apply. But please note that, as a minimum, you will be expected to donate around 3.5 hours of your time either per week or fortnightly, and to attend a Mental Health First Aid and Suicide First Aid training. Your shifts will be arranged to fit around your other commitments.
• If you can commit to full-day shifts, your shifts will run from 10:30am - 4pm, or, alternatively, you can sign up for morning shifts from 10:30am - 2pm and afternoon shifts from 2:30pm - 6pm. We usually require volunteers to commit to specifics weekly or fortnightly slots, but if you have flexible work patterns or other commitments that make it impossible to do so, we can also offer the option to sign up for individual shifts. 

What you will gain from this role

• Supporting your local community and contributing to the cause of suicide prevention
• Qualifications in Mental Health First Aid and Suicide First Aid (funded after a three-month probationary period)
• Gaining experience in the charity and mental health sector
• Improving skills in Active Listening, adaptability, communication, empathy and resilience
• Becoming part of the friendly community of Hope Against Suicide volunteers

Required Personal Attributes

We do not require any specific skills or types of education. Anyone who is over 18 years old can volunteer, regardless of background or level of experience. You will be given all required training and supported throughout your volunteering journey. Still, we ask volunteers to identify with the following personal traits:

• Empathetic and compassionate with a genuine desire to help others.
• Resilient and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Open-minded and willing to learn
• Culturally sensitive and inclusive in approach.

We especially encourage applications from those who have personal experiences with mental health challenges, although this is not a requirement.

Whether you're someone with a few extra hours to spare, a student, or you’ve got retail know-how to share, we’d love to have you on board!

Why volunteer with us?

• Get hands-on retail experience
• Be part of a friendly, welcoming team
• Your time helps us support families and individuals facing terminal illness.
• Get involved with exciting tasks like creating stunning window displays and arranging stock.
• Whether you're great with people, love organising, or are a whizz at working the till, there’s a role for you!

Key tasks might include:

• Sorting and organising donations, spotting those hidden gems.
• Getting items ready for sale by steaming and pricing.
• Offering top-notch customer service and working the till.
• Helping with fun shop tasks like window displays, stock replenishment, and general tidying.
• Housekeeping duties

Skills & Qualities

No prior experience in retail necessary. Full training and ongoing support is provided

• Friendly and kind manner
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Able to follow instructions
• Knowledge of popular and quality brands would be useful

Be part of something special and make a difference!

* Young Volunteers - Please note: A signed Parent/Guardian Consent Form is required for all volunteers aged 14-17 years.

Be a member of the Research and Campaigns team gathering insight on the issues affecting our residents and finding solutions to address the root cause.

Depending on your skills and time, you may do one or all of the following:

• Use our insight to identify common or unfair problems that clients come for help about. This may be analysing our data, analysing evidence forms, speaking with advisors, creating surveys

• Speak with volunteers and staff to understand the cause of the problem, how it affects clients, and what change would solve the problem, and present this back in a report

• Help to organise awareness of the problem. This might involve creating material, such as newsletters or presentation or writing something for social media or newspaper, which could be used to explain the problems to others (such as local councillors or members of the public)

• Help to organise getting the organisation to engage in a solution, which may be an event, reports or meetings

• Help National Citizens Advice carry out research about how certain issues affect our clients. This might involve doing a survey with clients to find out how a change in benefit is affecting them

What’s in it for you?

• Make a real different to people’s lives

• Learn about a range of issues such as benefits, debt, employment and housing, and the impact on residents and communities

• Build on valuable skills such as communication and problem solving, and increase your employability particularly in jobs involving social sciences, communications

• Work with a range of different people, independently, in a team and within your local community

• Have a positive impact in your community

And we’ll reimburse expenses too.

What do you need to have? You don’t need specific qualifications or skills, but you’ll need to:

• Be friendly and approachable

• Be non-judgmental and politically impartial, respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own

• Have good IT skills

• Have good verbal and written skills

• Be willing to learn about and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principles and policies, including confidentiality and data protection

• Be willing to undertake training in your role 

Value Inclusion

Our volunteers come from a range of backgrounds, and we particularly welcome applications from racially minoritised people, people of colour, disabled people, people with physical or mental health conditions, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people. 

What will you do?

• Explore different ways of fundraising to help the local Citizens Advice obtain money, either for specific things, or for ongoing running costs of the local Citizens Advice

• Help organise fundraising events to raise money from the local community and encourage volunteers and staff to get involved

• Create materials, such as newsletters or presentations, which can be used to raise the profile of the local Citizens Advice and for raising money

• Explore other ways of fundraising, including identifying new sources of funding from organisations

• Help to build relationships with local organisations or businesses

• Help staff put together some information to send to potential funders and to complete applications for funding bids

What is in it for you?

• Make a real difference to people’s lives

• Learn about a range of issues such as benefits, debt, employment and housing

• Build on valuable skills such as communication and problem solving, and increase your employability

• Work with a range of different people, independently, in a team and within your local community

• Have a positive impact in your community. And we’ll reimburse expenses too.

What do you need to have? You don’t need specific qualifications and skills, but you’ll need to:

• Be friendly and approachable • Be non-judgemental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own

• Have a positive attitude towards fundraising

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Have good IT skills

• Be willing to learn about and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principles and policies, including confidentiality and data protection

• Be willing to undertake training in your role

How much time do you need to give?

We can be flexible about the time spent and how often you volunteer so come and talk to us.

Valuing Inclusion

Our volunteers come from a range of backgrounds and we particularly welcome applications from racially minoritised people, people with colour, disabled people, people with physical or mental health conditions, LGBTQ+ and nonbinary people.

If you are interested in becoming a fundraising volunteer and would like to discuss flexibility around location, time, ‘what you will do’ and how we can support you, please contact us. 

Join the Oxfam community

As a Retail Volunteer you will learn all about what goes into making our fantastic shop thrive. You can keep busy in the stockroom sorting and checking donations or be on the shop floor, serving customers and putting stock out on sale. Whatever suits you! Best of all you’ll be raising vital funds to support people facing poverty around the world.

We are looking to build a whole new Sunday volunteer team to help us open the shop from 10am - 4pm. Could you spare 3 hours to do morning or afternoon shift? 

About this role

We will give you all the training and support you need so you will develop your skills as part of our team. You don’t need to have any experience – we’ve got you covered. You can also get some lunch and travel costs too. Whatever you need, we’re here to help.

You can focus on any part of volunteering that interests you the most. As a Retail Volunteer you’ll develop skills that boost your confidence. Why not try a bit of everything?

• Sorting donations including checking and pricing
• Serving customers on the till
• Create stylish window displays
• Keeping the shop fully stocked
• Helping donors as they come in

Volunteering that works for you

Volunteering can be very flexible to suit you. So even if your availability or skills don’t match this role, get in touch and we will find something right for you. By volunteering for a few hours a week, you will meet new people and have some fun for a good cause.

Everyone has something to offer

At Oxfam we know that everybody can make a real difference. People come to us for all sorts of reasons, from all backgrounds, and we will do what we can to find a role which works for you. 

What happens next?

After you apply the manager will ask you to come in for an initial chat. This is not an interview, just a chance to get an idea of what you'd like to do in the shop. From there you can meet the rest of the volunteer team and get involved with whatever area of the shop takes your interest!

Whether you're someone with a few extra hours to spare, a student looking to gain work experience or compete your Duke of Edinburgh award, or you’ve got retail know-how to share, we’d love to have you on board!

Why volunteer with us?

• Get hands-on retail experience: Perfect for building your CV or trying something new!
• Engage with others: Enjoy opportunities to collaborate and share experiences with others. Be part of a friendly, welcoming team
• Make an impact: Your time helps us support families and individuals facing terminal illness.
• Show off your creativity: Get involved with exciting tasks like creating stunning window displays and arranging stock.
• Use your skills: Whether you're great with people, love organising, or are a whizz at working the till, there’s a role for you!

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What can you expect?

From sorting through donations to uncover hidden treasures, to helping design eye-catching displays, or working at the till, you'll be an essential part of creating a fun shopping experience. And if you’ve got a special talent for visual merchandising or want to help our shop run more smoothly, we’d love your ideas!

Key tasks might include:

• Sorting and organising donations, spotting those hidden gems.
• Getting items ready for sale by steaming and pricing.
• Offering top-notch customer service and working the till.
• Helping with fun shop tasks like window displays, stock replenishment, and general tidying.

Skills & Qualities

No prior experience in retail necessary. Full training provided

• Friendly and cheerful manner
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Able to follow instructions
• Knowledge of popular and quality brands would be useful

Perfect for:

• Students looking to gain retail experience or working towards awards like Duke of Edinburgh.
• People with some spare time who want to contribute to a great cause.
• Retail and Charity Shop enthusiasts with experience or a flair for design, customer service, or visual merchandising.

Be part of something special and Make a Difference!

* Young Volunteers - Please note: A signed Parent/Guardian Consent Form is required for all volunteers aged 14-17 years.