Volunteer roles

thrivin' together is a national, grassroots Community Interest Company supporting women impacted by their own or someone else's gambling. Incorporated in July 2022, we meet women where they are, offering support that fits around complex, time-poor lives.

We have grown rapidly, building strong trust, reach, and credibility. We are now entering a phase focused on:

• Strengthening governance and infrastructure
• Moving beyond founder-reliant leadership
• Clarifying our proposition and impact
• Building sustainable systems for long-term growth
• Increasing our influence in policy and system change

This is a moment of consolidation, clarity, and intentional growth.

As a Board Member, you will help guide the strategic direction of thrivin' together, ensuring we remain values-led, sustainable, and responsive to the women we serve. You will:

• Contribute to governance and strategic planning
• Support the development and sustainability of our services
• Ensure alignment with our mission and lived experience ethos
• Provide constructive challenge and oversight
• Act as an ambassador and help build partnerships 

This is a non-operational role focused on oversight, support, and direction.

We are looking for women who bring a genuine passion for women's wellbeing and social impact. Commitment to supporting those affected by gambling harm and a collaborative, thoughtful, and values-driven approach. Desirable experience: Finance or accounting Fundraising HR or organisational development Chair or governance experience Policy, influencing, or systems change Lived experience of gambling harm (your own or someone else's) We welcome first-time Board Members and will provide support and induction. 

What you'll gain

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in women's lives
• Experience of governance and strategic leadership
• Being part of a supportive, women-centred team
• The chance to shape a growing, innovative CIC

This Is Not a Social Media Job. It’s a Movement-Building Role. Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C. exists to confront and expose the realities of childhood sexual abuse (CSA), centre survivor truth and accountability, support young people into economic empowerment, and build community-owned, open-source systems that replace silence with structure, care, and collective power. We are values-led, anti-capitalist, and community-driven. We do not exist to chase trends, inflate egos, or extract attention for profit. We exist to tell the truth, build systems that protect people, and mobilise communities at scale. The Founding Volunteer Social Media Director is a critical leadership role at the heart of this work.
 
The Purpose of This Role
The Social Media Director is responsible for shaping and leading the organisation’s entire social media vision, strategy, and execution during its foundational phase. This role exists to transform truth into reach, values into visibility, and community work into collective momentum — without diluting integrity.
You will lead the creation of a decentralised, high-volume, values-aligned content ecosystem that empowers ambassadors, volunteers, and community members to speak, share, and act with clarity and purpose.
This is about building infrastructure for voice — not chasing virality for its own sake.

Experience Qualification and Requirements

Essential Technical Competencies:

• Experience leading social media strategy, content creation or community engagement, ideally in start-up, non-profit or mission-driven contexts. 
• Set and own the CIC’s social media vision aligned to its mission, safeguarding principles and 2026 goals
• Collaborate with Fundraising, Membership, Safeguarding and Digital teams to ensure ethical, effective campaigns
• Track record of translating values, purpose or community work into compelling, authentic digital content.
• Design a scalable, decentralised content strategy across platforms
• Work with open-source digital systems to ensure efficiency and accessibility

Desirable:

• Experience building and managing multi-channel social media ecosystems or networks of contributors.
• Comfortable working in a volunteer capacity [until paid roles are introduced]
• Experience leading social media strategy, content creation, or community engagement, ideally in start-up, non-profit, or mission-driven contexts.
• Establish governance, standards, and culture from the ground up. 
• Act as a values carrier and leadership presence within the organisation
• Commitment to maintaining integrity, authenticity, and values-first communication.
• Oversee content workflows: creation → approval → storage → distribution → analysis

Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of social media platforms, trends, analytics and tools. 
• Ability to balance creative experimentation with strategic planning.
• Passion for mission-driven work and amplifying authentic community voices. 
• Familiarity with decentralised or collaborative content strategies is a plus.

Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties

• Experience in planning multi-channel campaigns, content calendars and engagement strategies.
• Deeply aligned with the mission, values and anti-capitalist stance of the CIC
• Able to lead with clarity, accountability and emotional maturity
• Willingness to work in a fast-moving, foundational environment and navigate ambiguity with initiative.
• Ability to maintain consistency and authenticity in every message, interaction and campaign.
• Translating our work into clear, engaging, and authentic content that resonates across audiences.
• Genuine commitment to amplifying community voices and advancing our values.
• Ability to work closely with volunteers, ambassadors and other stakeholders to co-create content and amplify voices.
• Collaborative and empowering leadership style; able to work with volunteers, ambassadors and community members.

What You Will Gain:

• A founding leadership role shaping a national CIC from the ground up
• Real influence over strategy, systems and culture
• Deep personal and professional transformation through meaningful work
• Experience leading at scale in a decentralised, open-source environment
• The opportunity to help design future paid roles, structures and sustainability
• We do not promise comfort or quick reward.
• We offer responsibility, growth and the chance to build something that matters.

This Role Is Not for You If:

• You are looking for quick money or passive involvement
• You want brand building without accountability
• You are uncomfortable with truth-telling or safeguarding boundaries
• You prefer rigid hierarchies over collective leadership
• You are not ready to commit consistently and responsibly

Next Steps

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to:

• A values-led conversation
• A practical discussion about planning, coordination, and execution

A Final Word

The old systems are collapsing.

We are building what comes next.

If you know that storytelling can be a tool for liberation,

that community is stronger than algorithms,

and that leadership means showing up before you are rewarded —

This role may be for you

About Us

Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil CIC is a grassroots movement committed to confronting and eradicating Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) across the UK.

We give survivors, families, and allies the power to speak out, heal, and educate communities through storytelling, outreach, and collective action.

We work across all communities — Black, white, Asian, Caribbean, and African — ensuring no survivor feels alone or silenced.

Our CIC operates through a community-driven, volunteer-led structure, built by people who believe in truth, justice, and love as law.

The Role – Content Creator
We are seeking a creative Content Creator to produce engaging content that tells our story, builds awareness, and connects with our community across digital platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Create written, visual, and multimedia content for campaigns and initiatives.
• Develop stories that align with our mission and resonate with diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with the social media team to deliver content for various platforms.
• Ensure all content is brand-aligned, sensitive, and impactful.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a content creator, writer, or digital storyteller.
• Skilled in creating content across multiple formats (copy, graphics, video).
• Strong understanding of audience engagement and cultural sensitivity.

We are seeking a highly intuitive and driven Podcast Guest Booker / Story Researcher to join our Social Media Management Team (SMMT). This is not a typical admin role — we are looking for a natural story hunter. Someone who can uncover powerful, untold stories from anywhere in the world, build trust with individuals, and bring those voices onto our platform. You will play a key role in shaping the impact of our podcast by sourcing guests whose stories educate, challenge, and awaken our audience.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively search for and identify potential podcast guests globally (online and offline).
• Source individuals such as survivors, whistleblowers, experts, and truth-tellers with compelling stories.
• Conduct outreach via social media, email, communities, and personal networks.
• Build trust and rapport with potential guests, handling conversations with care and professionalism.
• Carry out initial vetting and research to ensure alignment, credibility, and safety.
• Coordinate and manage a pipeline of potential guests, tracking outreach and responses.
• Schedule and support pre-interviews where required.
• Collaborate with the SMMT to align guest stories with content strategy and campaigns.
• Prepare basic guest briefs to support podcast recordings.

What Makes a Strong Candidate

• You are a Natural Story Hunter
• You are curious, observant, and always asking deeper questions
• You naturally notice stories others overlook
• You enjoy researching people, communities, and real-life experiences
• You Are Resourceful & Proactive
• Comfortable searching across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, forums, communities, etc.)
• Willing to explore both online spaces and your local environment to find stories
• You don’t wait for instructions — you take initiative
• You Have Strong People Skills
• Able to approach sensitive individuals with empathy and respect
• Skilled at building trust, especially with people sharing vulnerable experiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• You Are Organised & Reliable
• Can manage multiple conversations and leads at once
• Comfortable using tools to track outreach and progress
• Follow through consistently
• You Are Values-Aligned
• Passionate about truth, awareness, and real storytelling
• Able to handle deep, emotional, or controversial topics with maturity
• Respect confidentiality and ethical storytelling practices

Preferred (But Not Required)

• Experience in podcasting, journalism, PR, research, or community outreach
• Experience sourcing guests or conducting interviews
• Familiarity with tools like Google Workspace, Notion, Airtable, Discord, or CRM systems
• Background in storytelling, media, or social impact work

Why Join Us?
Be part of a global truth-telling movement
Play a direct role in uncovering and amplifying powerful real-life stories
Flexible, remote volunteering with meaningful impact
Opportunity to grow into a paid Management role as we scale
Develop high-value skills in research, outreach, storytelling, and media production

SNAAP is a charity based in Herne Bay, Kent which provides disabled children and their families with clubs and days out throughout the year. Children are aged 0-25 and disabilities range depending on the club:

Chill-in Youth Club - ages 11-25 years - less complex needs. Every other Tuesday 4.30-7.30 in Herne Bay. Young people who attend like to chill on bean bags, help cook their dinner, do gaming, play sporting games or just sit at a table and do craft or chat. There will be someone you can help! And you are an important mentor to these young people as they learn key independance skills. You can really make a difference to a young person and your attendance helps us take even more young people as this club is run at capacity.

Buzz Club - ages 8-13 years - less complex needs. 1 day a week during school holidays 9.30-2.30 in Herne Bay. Children love to make slime, do crafts, enjoy outside play and games, bake cakes and much more! This can be a lively session, depending on which children book on, so your help is much needed so we can keep an eye on all the different areas. 

Family Days out - families with all needs. These are held during all school holidays and range from a day at the beach or pool, diggerland, bowling or Mote Park. Providing support from staff and volunteers enables many families to attend, so your support is crucial. Play with children, provide an extra pair of hands at the beach to keep children safe, or create fun games at the park. 

Join us and make a big difference to the lives of disabled children and their families, as well as being part of a fab team! Also, Volunteering with us often leads to employment as a Play Support Worker. 

Here's why Oxfam is the perfect opportunity for you:

Be a Second-hand Superhero: In our high street shops, Ecommerce Hubs and Online Shop, people like you help create exciting and inspiring collections – retail therapy with a purpose!

Increase Your Skills: If you have a particular interest, you can build on it to gain valuable retail experience to add to your CV, such as merchandising, customer service, and teamwork.

Find Your Community: Meet like-minded people who share your passion for a fairer world.

Flexibility: We know life gets busy. That's why we offer flexible volunteering options. A few hours a week is all it takes to make a big difference.

Oxfam isn't just another charity shop. We're a movement of passionate individuals working to create a fairer world, and we’d love you to be a part of it!

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!

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.

North Devon & Torridge, welcome from any town in the area. Interviews held by Sam Johnson and George Stacey for ER role, followed by group enrolement sessions following screening.

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role:

• Training for role - Will require to attend 6 days of training, details of course including dates, time & venue tbc.

Closing date for these opportunities is: 27/04/2026

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

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.

Welcome event to be held at Manners View on a mutually agreed date in June

Be able to attend 60 hours of clinical events per year and weekly training meetings

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for the role:
- Training for role - Details of course including dates, time & venue  to be disclosed once course and location are confirmed.

Closing date for these opportunities is: 28/05/2026

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

Youth Helper work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units. By supporting our Youth Leaders to deliver a sessions across our range of programmes. In this role, you'll support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Helpers also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.

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. 

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:

• Training for role - details of course including dates, time & venue tbc.

Closing date for these opportunities is: 31/12/2026

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

As Cadet Group Lead, you will be responsible for the overall management of your St John Ambulance Youth unit. You will do this by leading weekly meetings, organising other youth development activities and actively participating in the recruitment, training and retention of the young people and volunteers in your unit. You will ensure that they have a positive and rewarding experience in St John Ambulance, by equipping them with the necessary skills to fulfil our vision; ‘Everyone who needs it should receive first aid from those around them. No one should suffer for the lack of trained first aiders.’

This role is ideal for someone who has some management experience and wants to enhance their skills while doing invaluable work. This role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitations Offenders Act.

• For this role you will be short listed, interviewed and inducted, details of times, venue, etc tbc.

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for this role.

• Welcome Event (Induction) - XXXXXXX details of times, venue, etc.
• Training for role - Details of course including dates, time & venue tbc.

Closing date for these opportunities is: No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

As Cadet Group Lead, you will be responsible for the overall management of your St John Ambulance Youth unit. You will do this by leading weekly meetings, organising other youth development activities and actively participating in the recruitment, training and retention of the young people and volunteers in your unit. You will ensure that they have a positive and rewarding experience in St John Ambulance, by equipping them with the necessary skills to fulfil our vision; ‘Everyone who needs it should receive first aid from those around them. No one should suffer for the lack of trained first aiders.’

This role is ideal for someone who has some management experience and wants to enhance their skills while doing invaluable work. This role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitations Offenders Act.

Applicants will need to complete the youth leader pathway if they have no already.

• For this role you will be short listed, interviewed and inducted, details of times, venue, etc tbc.

  If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for this role - Details of training course including dates, time & venue tbc.

Closing date for these opportunities is: 04/03/2026

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

As Badger Sett Lead you will be responsible for the overall management of your St John Ambulance Youth unit. You will do this by leading weekly meetings, organising other youth development activities and actively participating in the recruitment, training and retention of the young people and volunteers in your unit. You will ensure that they have a positive and rewarding experience in St John Ambulance, by equipping them with the necessary skills to fulfil our vision; ‘Everyone who needs it should receive first aid from those around them. No one should suffer for the lack of trained first aiders.’

This role is ideal for someone who has some management experience and wants to enhance their skills while doing invaluable work. This role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitations Offenders Act.

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role:

• Training for role - Will need to complete youth leader pathway, details of course including dates, time & venue tbc.

Closing date for these opportunities is: 16/08/2026

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

Support the work of St John Ambulance in your community by volunteering as a Community Volunteer, an exciting new role which is designed to revamp how volunteering looks in the modern world; flexible, innovative and is open for all.

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. Community Volunteers can choose from a wide selection of activities – including fundraising, talks and demonstrations, supporting at events, volunteer welfare, social media and administration support.

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.

Give as much (or little) time as you can afford. With this new role, you simply volunteer when it works for you. That means you can give as much time as you like or as little as 24 hours across a whole year, whenever it suits you. It’s perfect for busy lives, changing schedules, or for anyone seeking a low-commitment involvement. 

The Community Volunteer provides an easy way to stay connected and contribute meaningfully to your local community. Here are some examples of what you could do: 

• Community fundraising
• Talks and demonstrations
• Support at events
• Volunteer welfare
• Community Roadshows
• Supporting national campaigns
• Counting and banking money
• Booking events
• Supporting Networks  
• Administration support
• Writing thank you and community letters
• Media and social media
• Community news and Network newsletters 

Through volunteering as a Community Volunteer, 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.

Once we have completed your selection and screening for this role, we will provide you with an induction, as well as invite you to any necessary training sessions. 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..

Closing date for these opportunities is: 24/05/2026

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

Here's why Oxfam is the perfect opportunity for you:

Be a Second-hand Superhero: In our high street shops, Ecommerce Hubs and Online Shop, people like you help create exciting and inspiring collections – retail therapy with a purpose!

Increase Your Skills: If you have a particular interest, you can build on it to gain valuable retail experience to add to your CV, such as merchandising, customer service, and teamwork.

Find Your Community: Meet like-minded people who share your passion for a fairer world.

Flexibility: We know life gets busy. That's why we offer flexible volunteering options. A few hours a week is all it takes to make a big difference.

Oxfam isn't just another charity shop. We're a movement of passionate individuals working to create a fairer world, and we’d love you to be a part of it!

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 help out. From there, you can meet the rest of the volunteer team and get involved with whatever area of the shop takes your interest!

Location

A range of volunteer opportunities across Bexley and Dartford, designed to fit your schedule.

Current Elderberries Vintage Tea Rooms Locations

Monday 12 pm - 3 pm​

Wilmington Community Church, Wilmington,

Broad Lane, DA2 7AQ

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Tuesday 10.30 am - 1.30 pm

Wolsley House, Wolsley Close,

Crayford, DA1 4BE​

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Thursday 10.30 am - 1.00 pm

8th Bexleyheath Scout Group

32 Westbrooke Road

Welling, DA16 1PR

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Friday 2 pm - 4 pm

Baldwyns Park Baptist Church,

Bexley, DA5 2AT​

Time Commitment

Flexible and agreed in advance according to the location needs. This role includes regular support sessions and occasional cover for the Cook during planned or unplanned absence.

Role Summary

The volunteer kitchen support (deputy cook) supports the delivery of Evergreen Care UK’s community café services. You will work alongside the Cook and wider team to help create a welcoming, well-run environment where people feel connected and included.

A key part of this role is providing occasional cover for the Cook, helping ensure the café can continue to run smoothly. You will be supported by the wider team when doing so.

This role is designed to provide additional support and occasional cover. The overall responsibility for service delivery remains with Evergreen Care UK staff.

This is a practical, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys cooking, being part of a team, and contributing to a positive community space.

About Evergreen Care UK

Evergreen Care UK is a charity rooted in a Christian ethos, guided by our values of Compassion, Dignity, Connection, and Trust. We welcome and serve people of all faiths and none.

Our services support people in later life to live independently, reduce loneliness, and remain connected to their communities. Our cafés play an important role in bringing people together, creating opportunities for connection through shared meals and conversation.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Support:
- Support the Cook in preparing and serving nutritious, home-cooked meals
- Assist with food preparation, cooking, and service
- Help maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment

Kitchen Cover:
- Provide cover for the Cook when required, supporting the preparation and serving of meals
- Help ensure the kitchen continues to run safely and smoothly, with support from the team

Environment & Experience:
- Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive café environment
- Engage positively with guests, supporting a friendly and relaxed atmosphere
- Work alongside volunteers and team members to create a strong sense of community

Standards & Safety:
- Follow Food Hygiene and Health & Safety guidance
- Support good kitchen practices and cleanliness
- Be aware of safeguarding and raise any concerns appropriately

Volunteer Support

- Work alongside other volunteers in a supportive and collaborative way
- Help create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued
- Share knowledge and support others where appropriate

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:
- Enjoys cooking and working as part of a team
- Is reliable and able to offer a degree of flexibility
- Feels confident supporting kitchen tasks and stepping in when needed
- Has a positive and approachable manner
- Is motivated by contributing to a meaningful community service

Experience in cooking for groups or a café setting is helpful but not essential. Training and support will be provided where needed.

Our Values in Action

- Compassion – creating a welcoming and supportive environment
- Dignity – treating every person with respect
- Connection – helping build a sense of belonging
- Trust – being dependable and supportive within the team

What You Can Expect

- To be part of a welcoming and supportive team
- To contribute to a service that makes a real difference in the community
- Opportunities to build confidence, skills, and experience
- Reimbursement of reasonable expenses in line with Evergreen policies

Safeguarding and Support

Evergreen Care UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of those we support.

Volunteers will be supported to understand their role in safeguarding and are expected to raise any concerns appropriately.

An enhanced DBS check may be required depending on the nature of the role.

Flexibility

This role description outlines the main aspects of the volunteer role but is not exhaustive. As a small, values-driven organisation, flexibility and teamwork are important.