Remote volunteer roles

Barnardo's is looking for volunteers to help support online parenting groups. Your friendly welcome and practical support can help parents feel confident, connected, and able to access the guidance they need. Volunteer from home, gain valuable experience, and be part of a charity that changes children's lives every day.

About This Role

Location: Remote

Commitment: Part-time volunteer, pro bono role

Contribution Requirements: Minimum 10–15 hours per week; minimum 3-month commitment

Professional Volunteering

Professional volunteering is skills-based service performed with the same reliability, accountability, and quality expected in a paid professional role. Volunteers are core contributors whose work directly supports our mission of global compassion, collaboration, and action. Expectations include consistent weekly availability, timely communication, ownership and follow-through on assigned work, participation in team meetings, and alignment with our values and processes.

About Solution Community:

Solution Community is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, pioneering an innovative social platform dedicated to enabling actionable change. With volunteers from over 70 countries, we are a testament to the power of global collaboration. Our team members bring experiences from some of the world’s most successful companies, including Apple, Toyota, Google, Netflix, Walmart, Meta, and many others, creating a rich tapestry of knowledge and passion.

Our Mission:

To foster a global community of compassion, uniting individuals and organizations to solve the world’s social problems. We are the bridge that connects non-profits, businesses, philanthropists, and volunteers, empowering them to create meaningful change for current and future generations.

Our Vision:

Imagine a world where every person has the opportunity to thrive - a world united by collaboration, compassion, and action. At Solution Community, we are turning that vision into reality, driving transformative change that reshapes the future.

Position Overview

As our Google Ad Grants Specialist, you will play a critical role in expanding the reach of Solution Community's mission through strategic management of our Google Ad Grants account. Leveraging up to $10,000 per month in Google Search advertising, you will help connect volunteers, nonprofit partners, donors, philanthropists, and changemakers with our global community and initiatives.

What Will You Do?

• Manage Google Ad Grants Campaigns: Create, monitor, and optimize search campaigns utilizing our $10,000/month Google Ad Grants budget.
• Increase Mission Visibility: Develop keyword strategies and compelling ad copy that drive awareness, engagement, volunteer recruitment, nonprofit partnerships, and donor interest.
• Optimize Performance: Monitor campaign metrics including impressions, click-through rates, conversions, and quality scores to maximize impact and maintain grant compliance.
• Ensure Grant Compliance: Maintain adherence to Google Ad Grants policies and best practices to keep the account active and performing effectively.
• Conduct Keyword Research: Identify high-impact search opportunities that align with our mission, programs, and global initiatives.
• Analyze and Report Results: Track performance and provide recommendations that improve campaign effectiveness and organizational reach.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Mission-Driven Professionals: You are passionate about using digital marketing to create meaningful social impact.
• Google Ads Enthusiasts: Experience with Google Ads or Google Ad Grants is preferred but not required. We welcome motivated learners who are eager to develop expertise.
• Analytical Thinkers: You enjoy interpreting data and using insights to improve campaign performance.
• Detail-Oriented Contributors: You understand the importance of compliance, optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Strong Communicators: You can work effectively with diverse, multicultural teams and translate campaign insights into actionable recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Google Ads, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, or related digital marketing tools.
• Experience managing or supporting nonprofit Google Ad Grants accounts is a plus.
• Understanding of SEO, keyword research, landing page optimization, or conversion tracking is beneficial.
• Strong willingness to learn and contribute in a collaborative volunteer environment.

What We Offer

• Global collaboration with leaders and strategists from top global companies
• Meaningful impact on global causes and communities
• A vibrant, multicultural team spanning 70+ countries
• A supportive environment rooted in compassion, integrity, innovation, and collaboration
• Flexible work-life with full autonomy
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• A formal recommendation upon successful completion of your volunteer term.

About the Role Within Our Culture

At Solution Community, we value fostering a positive workplace where every member can contribute meaningfully. This is a volunteer, unpaid position designed for someone who is deeply committed to our mission and eager to help scale a values-driven organization. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a global people function, influence organizational culture, and leave a lasting impact on countless lives around the world.

Working with the England & Wales Wildfire Forum, we are determined - with your help - to be a voice for education and prevention of wildfires to project our wildlife and landscapes.

Make a difference to protecting trees and wildlife in your local area. Help us realise this by becoming a Wildfire Prevention Ambassador.

As a volunteer, you’ll deliver talks and or activities to any school, college, club or workplace you are involved in with the aim of helping prevent the starting of wildfires.

Often triggered by human activity, wildfires in the UK can have devastating consequences for wildlife, habitats, infrastructure and people. And thanks to climate change, the risk is increasing. You’ll receive all the material on wildfires, as well as coaching in how to deliver engaging public talks. All you need is the desire to make a difference!

This role is open to 14-25 year olds. Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.

This role is made possible with support from the NHLF.

National Helpline Volunteer Role

Join our team of dedicated helpline volunteers and help change the lives of bereaved people. 

Volunteers have always been, and remain at the very heart of Cruse, supporting thousands of bereaved people every year and playing an incredible role enriching so many aspects of our organisation.  The National Helpline is a key service within Cruse, enabling us to support bereaved people with compassion and empathy. 

As a Helpline Bereavement Volunteer, you will join a thriving volunteer community to provide emotional support, information, internal and external signposting over the phone to bereaved people. You provide this through a person-centred, empathetic and non-judgemental approach to supporting all our callers, in accordance with Cruse Bereavement Supports policies and procedures. This role is home-based only, so you must have a quiet and private space to work in, access to a computer (Tablets or iPad’s will not be suitable) and a stable Wi-Fi connection. 

You must be open to communicating with a diverse range of clients over the phone and understand that some of the content of the calls may be distressing to hear. Although it may be difficult at times, the reward of being able to support someone is one of our volunteers’ main motivations for doing this role. 

Want to find out more? 

We will be holding an open day on the 26th August where you can join our Zoom session to find out more about the role, the training involved, meet with other volunteers and hear from members of the helpline team. 

Please note that should you wish to become a Helpline Volunteer after attending the open day, you will need to apply directly through our website and you will find the upcoming course dates on the website - Volunteer for the helpline | Cruse Bereavement Support

Please click here to sign up to the Open day, or copy and paste the link in your web browser

https://buytickets.at/crusenationalservices/2315607 -

 Select tickets – Cruse Helpline Volunteer - Open Day – Zoom -

A creative and exciting voluntary role for an individual to be involved in gathering local news stories from a variety of sources and producing a snapshot of the relevant and interesting ones for our website. This person must be time committed, skilled with English and careful with copyrights (providing sources and links etc).

This role will be the editor for a new local news feature on our website. You can work from home at hours that suit you but the website must be updated a few times a week so needs someone with the time available to commit to this although no previous experience needed.

Queen's Park Trust aims to support as many residents as possible in or near to Queen's Park Westminster. In order to do this, we need to use multiple methods for reaching residents and promoting the Trust in a postive way. This role would involve working as a team within our committee, accountable to the Chair of the Board and Trustees but would also need to work within a sub-team with the Resident Engagement Officer, EDI Officer, Social Media Manager and CEO. Someone with initiative, enthusiasm and drive would be ideal!

Promote QPT on social media, posting stories and gaining followers.

Someone experienced at basic graphic design ie. flyers and posters, to work remotely, at times suited to you. Currently we have an account with Canva that can be shared with you. Primarily this role is for doing a 1 page monthly newsletter however if you wanted to do more, it could be for 2-6 flyers and/or posters a month too, depending on how much time you would like to put into the role.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in business development, corporate partnerships, account management, sales, CSR, philanthropy, or fundraising to use their skills to make a tangible difference in the lives of refugees.
You will play a key role in helping Plateful Café develop relationships with local and national businesses, generating support through corporate donations, sponsorship, employee volunteering, catering contracts, and long-term strategic partnerships.

Key Responsibilities
Corporate Engagement

• Identify and research prospective corporate partners aligned with Plateful Café's mission.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential supporters and business contacts.
• Introduce Plateful Café to local businesses, corporate foundations, and employers.
• Arrange introductory meetings and networking opportunities.
• Support the development of corporate partnership proposals and presentations.

Income Generation

• Help secure financial donations, sponsorships, and in-kind support.
• Identify opportunities for corporate grant funding and charitable giving programmes.
• Promote employee fundraising opportunities and workplace giving schemes.
• Explore sponsorship opportunities for training programmes, events, and community activities.

Catering and Enterprise Development

• Promote Plateful Café's corporate catering services to local businesses.
• Identify opportunities for meetings, events, lunches, conferences, and hospitality catering.
• Support the development of long-term catering relationships and repeat customers.
• Help position Plateful Café as a preferred socially responsible catering supplier.

Employee Volunteering and Skills Sharing

• Develop opportunities for corporate volunteering.
• Encourage businesses to provide mentoring, employability support, and workplace visits for our trainees.
• Build relationships that create pathways into employment for refugees completing our training programmes.

Strategic Support

• Provide advice on corporate engagement and relationship management.
• Help strengthen our corporate partnership strategy.
• Support impact reporting and stewardship of existing partners where required.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has
Essential

• Experience working in a corporate environment, business development, account management, sales, marketing, CSR, partnerships, fundraising, or a related field.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and business leaders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and supporting refugees.

Desirable

• Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Knowledge of corporate social responsibility (CSR), ESG, or social value initiatives.
• Experience securing sponsorships, partnerships, or fundraising income.
• Existing business networks in London.
• Experience developing corporate volunteering programmes.

What You Will Gain

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum.
• Experience supporting a growing and ambitious social enterprise charity.
• The chance to shape and influence our corporate partnerships strategy.
• Opportunities to meet business leaders, charity professionals, and community partners.
• A reference and recognition for your contribution.
• The satisfaction of helping create employment opportunities and brighter futures for people rebuilding their lives in the UK.

Our Values
At Plateful Café, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to contribute, belong, and thrive. We celebrate diversity, value lived experience, and use food to bring communities together.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from individuals with experience of migration, displacement, or supporting diverse communities.

As a Volunteer Donor Relationship Co-ordinator, you will play a crucial role in forming and maintaining relationships with our donors, ensuring they feel valued and appreciated, whilst forming & implementing a strategy to keep them donating. This role would suit someone who is confident, enthusiastic about building strong connections, and passionate about the welfare of refugees & asylum seekers.

Key responsibilities:

• Identify and approach local high net worth individuals/businesses to approach for a regular donation
• Develop a donor relationship strategy aimed at maximising engagement and satisfaction.
• Personally reach out to existing donors to thank them for their contributions (& send seasonal cards/other personalised messages to maintain positive relationships).
• Build relationships by engaging with donors via phone calls and emails to understand their motivations for donating and gather feedback used to improve our efforts.
• Encourage previous donors to continue their support.
• Keep detailed and accurate records of all our donor interactions to ensure we have up-to-date information on our supporters.
• Create and distribute surveys to gain insights into our donors’ needs and expectations.
• Further down the line, host webinars or live Q&A sessions to answer donor questions and provide updates on our work.

Requirements:

• Strong communication abilities
• Proficiency with google docs/sheets
• Excellent organisational skills
• A confident individual who is comfortable engaging with a diverse range of people
• Pro-active approach and work with minimum supervision
• Can commit a minimum of 2 hours per week

GHRI is seeking qualified Nutritionists and Dietitians to provide nutritional guidance and support through our telemedicine platform.

Responsibilities

Conduct nutrition assessments

Develop personalized nutrition recommendations

Educate patients on healthy eating habits

Support preventive healthcare initiatives

Requirements

Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field

Strong counseling and communication skills

Passion for health promotion

Volunteer Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Organisation: Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C.
Reports to: Founders & Group Directors – The SHG Family Group Corporation
Location: Remote (Nigeria)
Salary: Volunteer Position (Designed to become a paid executive role as the organisation
scales.)
About Us
Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C. is a social impact organisation within The SHG
Family Group Corporation.
Our mission is to give survivors of childhood trauma, abuse, neglect and adversity a safe
platform to tell their truth, remove shame and inspire healing in others.
We are currently establishing our first operations across Nigeria before expanding throughout
Africa and eventually globally.
This is not simply another charity.
We are building one of Africa's largest survivor storytelling, advocacy and trauma recovery
movements.
The founders are now transitioning from day-to-day operations into visionary leadership,
creating an opportunity for our first Chief Executive Officer to build and lead this
organisation.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an exceptional individual who naturally takes ownership.
Someone who is courageous.
Someone who makes things happen.
Someone who isn't intimidated by building something from the ground up.
This role is ideal for someone who dreams of one day becoming a transformational CEO and
wants the opportunity to prove themselves by helping build an organisation capable of
changing millions of lives.

Although unpaid initially, this is intended to become one of the flagship executive positions
within The SHG Family Group Corporation as funding, partnerships and revenue continue to
grow.
Your Mission
Your mission is to build the operational engine that allows Tell My Truth and Shame the
Devil to become Africa's leading survivor advocacy organisation.
Working alongside the founders, you will transform vision into execution.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
● Lead the day-to-day operations of the organisation.
● Translate founder vision into measurable action plans.
● Build systems that allow the organisation to scale.
● Develop annual and quarterly objectives.
● Recruit and develop volunteer leaders.
● Build an exceptional organisational culture.
Partnership Development
Establish partnerships with:
● Trauma NGOs
● Crisis organisations
● Mental health charities
● Women's organisations
● Children's organisations
● Churches and faith groups
● Universities
● Hospitals
● Schools
● Community organisations
● Survivor support groups
Your objective is to create a national referral network throughout Nigeria so survivors can
safely access our platform.
Survivor Referral Programme
Develop systems allowing partner organisations to confidently refer survivors wishing to
share their stories.

Create safeguarding processes.
Develop onboarding systems.
Ensure every survivor experiences dignity, respect and confidentiality and payment.
Membership Growth
Work with the Membership Team to:
● Develop membership
● Improve member experience
● Increase retention
● Grow membership numbers
● Build community engagement
Social Media Operations
Oversee a content production system that consistently produces:
● Instagram Reels
● Facebook Reels
● TikTok videos
● YouTube Shorts
● LinkedIn content
Create workflows for:
● Content planning
● Recording
● Editing
● Scheduling
● Payment to survivors and NGO’s
● Publishing
● Performance reporting
Podcast Operations
Manage the complete survivor storytelling pipeline.
This includes:
● Recruiting podcast hosts
● Coordinating survivor interviews
● Scheduling recordings
● Quality control
● Video editing
● Metadata

● Secure storage
● Upload preparation
● Building a library of survivor stories
Team Leadership
Lead volunteer department heads including:
● Partnerships Team
● Membership Team
● Podcast Team
● Social Media Team
● Administration Team
● Survivor Liaison Team
Hold regular meetings.
Track progress.
Solve problems quickly.
Maintain momentum.
Who We're Looking For
You are someone who:
● Thinks like an entrepreneur.
● Thrives in uncertainty.
● Takes initiative without being asked.
● Loves solving problems.
● Is highly organised.
● Can inspire volunteers.
● Communicates confidently.
● Enjoys building systems.
● Can lead with empathy.
● Is resilient under pressure.
● Is passionate about creating social impact.
● Is excited about helping build an organisation from the ground up.
Essential Qualities
We value character as much as experience.
We are looking for someone who is:
● Bold

● Courageous
● Vision-driven
● Highly accountable
● Honest
● Compassionate
● Resilient
● Professional
● Emotionally intelligent
● Solution-focused
Experience
Experience in one or more of the following would be beneficial:
● NGO leadership
● Charity management
● Business leadership
● Operations management
● Project management
● Community development
● Partnership development
● Marketing
● Media
● Podcast production
● Digital strategy
● Team leadership
● Social enterprise
What Success Looks Like
Within your first year you will have helped establish:
● A national referral partnership network across Nigeria.
● A structured survivor onboarding process.
● A thriving membership programme.
● Consistent social media publishing systems.
● A fully operational survivor podcast production pipeline.
● High-performing volunteer leadership teams.
● Scalable operating procedures across all departments.
Future Opportunity
This is far more than a volunteer role.
It is an opportunity to become one of the founding CEOs within The SHG Family Group
Corporation.

As the organisation grows through grants, partnerships, sponsorships and earned income,
successful volunteer executives will be considered first for paid executive positions.
We are looking for leaders who see this as the beginning of a long-term journey rather than a
short-term opportunity.
If you have the courage to build something that could change lives across Africa, we would
love to hear from you.

To Apply
Please send:
● Your CV, portfolio, or LinkedIn profile (if available)
● A short introduction about yourself
● Why this mission resonates with you
● Any relevant experience, skills, ideas, or vision you would bring to the role
We welcome individuals who are passionate about helping create platforms that
inspire healing, justice, truth, education, empowerment, and lasting community
impact. That see themselves transforming their lifestyles to maintain the above for the
generations to come.

🌍 Volunteer Opportunity – Mailbox Audit and Compliance Team (MACT)

International Humanity Foundation (IHF)

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to educating and empowering disadvantaged children and communities worldwide. With volunteers working across five continents, IHF promotes ethical leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and sustainable development.

We are currently seeking disciplined, observant, and process-driven volunteers to join our Mailbox Audit and Compliance Team (MACT).

🔹 Role Overview The MACT is the "Pulse Monitor" of IHF. In a global organization, communication is our lifeline. Your mission is to audit departmental mailboxes to ensure every stakeholder—from donors to team members—receives a response within our mandatory 72-hour window. You ensure that no opportunity is lost to "digital noise" or cluttered inboxes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inbox Diagnostics: Conduct weekly audits of departmental mailboxes (e.g., Grants, Recruitment, Fundraising).

• Compliance Tracking: Verify that the "72-Hour Rule" is being upheld by Team Leads.

• Data Reporting: Identify unread volumes, response lags, and "ghost-reading" (opening mail without action).

• Performance Feedback: Draft professional diagnostic reports for the Kenya Center Lead and Executive team.

• Archive Management: Recommend and oversee "Inbox Zero" strategies to help teams clear historical backlog and maintain efficiency.

🔹 Ideal Candidate:

• Highly organized with a "detective" mindset.

• Strong understanding of professional email etiquette and responsiveness.

• Objective, fair, and comfortable reporting on non-compliance.

• Excellent written communication skills for drafting audit summaries.

• Interested in Auditing, Operations, Compliance, or Management.

🔹 Benefits of Volunteering with IHF:

• Operations & Auditing Experience: Gain specialized skills in organizational oversight and digital compliance.

• Leadership Exposure: Directly influence the efficiency of global department leads.

• Critical Problem-Solving: Learn to identify and solve communication bottlenecks in a remote environment.

• Certification: Receive official recognition for your role in maintaining IHF’s professional integrity.

🌍 Volunteer Opportunity – At-Center (Kenya) Volunteer

International Humanity Foundation (IHF)

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to educating and empowering disadvantaged children and communities worldwide. We are currently seeking dedicated, high-integrity individuals to join our team on-site at our Kenya center.

🔹 Role Overview As an At-Center Volunteer, you will live and work alongside our children and local staff. This is a hands-on role where you will balance childcare, educational support, and administrative tasks. You are the direct support system for our children, ensuring they grow up in a safe, organized, and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily Childcare: Supervise and engage with children during meals, study time, and recreational activities.

• Educational Support: Assist children with homework, provide tutoring in basic subjects, and help facilitate center classes.

• Center Operations: Assist with daily chores, meal preparation, and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the facility.

• Digital Documentation: Use basic computer knowledge to update child progress reports and communicate with the global IHF network.

• Lead Responsibility – Training & Mentorship: Help orient and train new arriving volunteers on center rules, cultural norms, and daily schedules.

🔹 Requirements:

• Location: Must be willing to live on-site at the IHF center in Kenya.

• Citizenship: Open to Kenyan citizens and international applicants.

• Documentation: Must possess a valid Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Clearance).

• Conduct: Strictly no drug or substance use (IHF maintains a zero-tolerance policy to ensure child safety).

• Skills: Basic computer literacy (Emails, Google Sheets/Docs) and the ability to work effectively with children of all ages.

• Traits: Patient, disciplined, and possessing a strong work ethic.

🔹 Benefits of Volunteering at the Center:

• Immersive Experience: Gain unparalleled insight into the daily realities of international humanitarian work.

• Community Impact: See the immediate, tangible results of your efforts in the smiles and progress of the children.

• Leadership Growth: Develop hands-on management and teaching skills in a diverse, high-energy environment.

• Certification: Receive an official certificate of service recognizing your on-site contribution to IHF Kenya.

🌍 Volunteer Opportunity, Animator (Graphics Team)

International Humanity Foundation (IHF)

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is a global non profit organization dedicated to educating and empowering disadvantaged children and communities worldwide. With volunteers working across five continents, IHF promotes ethical leadership, cross cultural collaboration, and sustainable development.

We are currently seeking creative and passionate volunteer animators to join our Graphics Team and help bring IHF's stories, educational resources, and volunteer journeys to life through animation.

🔹 Role Overview

The Animator Team is a specialized unit within the Graphics Team, dedicated to transforming static designs into engaging animated content. Your work will help educate, inspire, and welcome volunteers while creating meaningful visual experiences for audiences around the world.

From onboarding journey animations and educational explainers to children's content and social media videos, your creativity will help communicate IHF's mission in a fun, engaging, and professional way.

Key Responsibilities

🎬 Create short 2D animations and motion graphics for IHF campaigns.

🎨 Animate onboarding journey maps, volunteer guides, and educational materials.

📱 Produce engaging animated content for social media platforms.

👧 Help create age appropriate educational animations for children at IHF centers.

🤝 Collaborate with the Graphics, Social Media, Video Editing, and Communications Teams on creative projects.

✨ Transform static graphics into dynamic visual stories that educate, inspire, and engage.

🔹 Ideal Candidate

• Experience with animation software such as Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, Blender, Canva Animation, Vyond, Toon Boom, or similar tools.

• Creativity and a passion for visual storytelling.

• Basic knowledge of motion graphics, character animation, or explainer videos.

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to collaborate within a creative team.

• Students or professionals interested in Animation, Motion Graphics, Multimedia Design, Film Production, Visual Communication, Digital Arts, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

• Volunteers who are eager to learn are also welcome.

🔹 Benefits of Volunteering with IHF

🌍 Build an international animation portfolio.

🎬 Work on meaningful projects that make a difference.

🤝 Collaborate with volunteers from around the world.

📚 Develop your animation, storytelling, and creative communication skills.

🏅 Receive official volunteer recognition and certificate for your contributions.

💙 Help educate, inspire, and empower children and volunteers through creative animation.