Volunteer roles
With a goal to help transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people, the UK's leading autism charity, the National Autistic Society, is looking for three new Trustees to join the Board and help navigate their future challenges.
Applications close Monday 12th January
Who we are
The National Autistic Society (NAS) is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people and one of the country’s major charities, with a turnover of around £100 million. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children.
We are active across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and have a network of volunteer-run branches across the UK. As well as adult services and schools, we run a range of programmes, have dedicated diagnostic services and run specialist helplines. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and the government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws. And we improve public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face.
We’re continuing to advocate on longstanding issues such as social care funding and campaign for what autistic people need to see in the forthcoming autism strategy in England and its equivalent in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. We’re also growing our branch network – including national online branches – and we are working on a new mental health programme combining research, digital guidance and policy influencing.
This is a truly transformational and vital time to be part of our Charity. We are in the latter stages of our Vision to Reality Strategy for 2023-2026, which sets out the role of NAS in creating a society that works for autistic people.
We’re proud of what we’ve achieved – but there’s always more to be done. As the economic, social and political landscape changes, our strategy must evolve to reflect changes. We need to ensure we continue to increase our fundraising and commercial activities to deliver the scale of impact required.
We’re looking for three new Trustees to join our Board to help us navigate future challenges.
Who we are looking for
- Our Schools Governance Group
We are also looking for two Trustees to join our School Governance Group, one who will chair the committee and one who will be a member of the committee. Our family of schools includes our four independent specialist schools, supporting children and young people from the age of 4 to 22. We aim to make sure we are continually challenging our schools, keeping everyone safe, monitoring their progress and getting the best possible outcomes for all of our pupils in all of our schools.
Previously, we carried out a review of the local governance arrangements of our schools. Historically, the independent schools in NAS were governed locally by an LGB, which brought excellent opportunities for partnership working; however, as time went on, we required a model that would ensure consistency of challenge, support and monitoring across all our schools. We have amended our LGBs locally; the groups focus on partnership working, whilst the strategic direction, development, challenge and support for the executive, assurance and governance sits firmly with our Schools Governance Group as a sub-committee of the trustee board.
Our new Chair of the Schools Governance Group will have strong knowledge and experience of schools, school governance, the DfE and Ofsted and be a senior leader with experience in education and special educational needs. The new Chair of the committee will work closely with our Director of Education and Children’s Services, Chief Executive, Chair of the Board, Chair of the Independent Safeguarding Committee and our Trustee with safeguarding expertise.
The additional member of this committee will be someone who brings strong experience and insight in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and safeguarding. Your expertise will play a vital role in ensuring that our culture and decision-making processes fully reflect best practice in supporting children and young people with SEND, and in maintaining the highest standards of safety and well-being across our organisation.
- Chair of Quality & Assurance Committee
Our current Chair of the Quality and Assurance Committee will shortly be completing their term and we seek a successor with a strong background in adult social care and safeguarding, as well as a solid understanding of commissioning.
This is an opportunity for someone who can offer both constructive challenge and thoughtful support — a person who brings insight, curiosity and a balanced perspective to complex discussions. The ideal candidate will combine strategic oversight with a collaborative and compassionate approach, helping to ensure that quality, safety and continuous improvement remain at the heart of our work. They will be confident in asking the right questions, guiding reflective debate and fostering a culture of openness and accountability across the Committee and the wider organisation.
We’re looking for people who can provide strategic direction, appropriate oversight, scrutiny, challenge, leadership and passion to support our development.
We’re keen to ensure our Board is diverse in every way and we’re committed to ensuring our Trustees reflect our society, our Charity and the people we represent and support. We welcome applications from autistic people, their families and carers. To achieve greater diversity, we’re actively encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds and regions. We can work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you contribute fully to being a member of our Board. Our Pioneer project is focused on ensuring our organisation is an exemplary employer of autistic people. This also extends to our Board.
- Time Commitment
The National Autistic Society Board meets four times, with one overnight strategy away day every year. Our meetings are a blend of face-to-face and virtual meetings. Our Trustees with education experience will join our School Governance Group, which meets quarterly, usually online. Our Quality & Assurance Committee also meets quarterly. We expect the overall time commitment to be approximately one day per month, including reading board papers, ad hoc conversations with board members and the executive and the opportunity throughout the year to visit our services and schools, as well as represent NAS at events.
Please click 'Redirect to recruiter’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close Monday 12th January.
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The International Academy of Secrets Wisdom welcomes volunteers to contribute to its educational and administrative activities.
Even if you have no prior experience, you are welcome to join under direct supervision by experienced staff to ensure quality and skill development.
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Trustee, for the Board – Health & Social Care Charity – Warwickshire-based
Warwickshire-based meetings, 8 meetings a year – ideally, you will be able to attend face-to-face for the majority.
3-year post
Voluntary role (reasonable expenses covered)
AskVerity is excited to be working with this highly successful charity, who enable people with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives, allowing them to thrive and do, be, and feel their best! My client understands that they can only achieve this by hiring the best staff who share their values.
My client is customer-focused—driven by the needs of those they serve, dedicated to creating exceptional experiences, and constantly evolving to exceed expectations. They empower their customers to live the life they want, support them, help them to enjoy what they do day to day, and live to their full potential.
What we’re looking for:
- Are you an experienced leader in Health and Social Care looking to make a real difference?
- As a Trustee, you will bring your expertise to help guide strategy, strengthen governance, compliance, and support teams to deliver exceptional care and support to customers.
- Ideally you will have been a trustee previously although this is not essential.
What you’ll do:
- Attend quarterly Board meetings, and be a member of one of two sub-committees, Assurance and Quality or Resources, which includes Finance.
- You will also go out to meet customers and staff and support at least one of the management team in helping them to achieve the organisation's objectives.
This is a unique opportunity to bring your expertise to a high-impact charity and help improve the health and lives of their customers and be a part of a really exciting period of the organisation’s development.
To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement (max 2 pages).
Closing date: Friday 7th November 2025.
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Help shape the future of outstanding hospice care. Princess Alice Hospice is an amazing charity, full of brilliant people, delivering outstanding care. As a Trustee, you will play a key role in guiding our strategy and impact as we enter the next exciting chapter of our story.
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 8th December.
Time commitment: 1 to 2 days a month on average.
Who we are
Princess Alice Hospice cares for up to 1,000 people at any one time and around 2,500 people each year in the London Boroughs of Kingston and Richmond and across a large part of Surrey.
Many people think that hospices are all about dying. We disagree. We believe that end-of-life care is about helping people live every moment to the full, with comfort, dignity and compassion. Whether at home or in our Hospice, we create space for families to enjoy special moments and make precious memories together.
We are a centre of excellence and maintain the highest professional standards so that our care is the very best it can be. Care for which we are proudly rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
As we continue to deliver on this vision, our Board of Trustees plays a vital role in ensuring the organisation remains financially sustainable, accountable, forward-thinking and closely connected to the diverse communities we serve.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking three new Trustees to join our experienced and committed Board, bringing expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Public health
We are seeking a Trustee with strong clinical or public health expertise, ideally a senior NHS or private healthcare leader, perhaps a medic, head of social work or an expert in public health education. You will bring a deep understanding of the health and social care landscape, the challenges facing our system and the opportunities to normalise conversations about death and improve access, equity and outcomes for patients and families.
Your insight will help us strengthen our focus on population health, health inequalities and how hospice care integrates within the wider system of care. This expertise will be central to ensuring our care is not only clinically excellent but also socially responsive, supporting our commitment to quality assurance and the continuous improvement of our services.
- Communities
We are looking for a well-connected, outreach-focused leader with a strong understanding of community engagement, inclusion and partnership building. You might come from a local authority, charity, health, education or faith background; what matters most is your ability to forge relationships, influence across diverse networks and champion the Hospice’s cause. Your insight will help us deepen our reach and relationships across the varied communities we serve, ensuring that everyone, regardless of background or circumstance, can access the care and support they need. You will bring strategic perspective, empathy and authenticity, helping us to keep inclusion, equity and belonging at the heart of everything we do.
- Digital fundraising / Marketing and engagement
We are seeking a digitally minded Trustee who understands how technology and innovation can transform engagement and fundraising. You may have experience in digital marketing, e-commerce, brand engagement or online community building. Your expertise will help us explore new and creative ways to connect with supporters, enhance our brand presence and grow sustainable income. You’ll bring strategic thinking and a passion for using digital tools to strengthen communication, relationships and storytelling, helping us reach and inspire people who want to make a difference.
Alongside your specialist expertise, you will be a strategic thinker, motivated by social purpose and community impact and committed to upholding the Hospice’s values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
We’re looking for people who can bring curiosity, challenge and enthusiasm to our Board discussions, helping us plan for the future, seize opportunities and make confident, evidence-informed decisions. You don’t need to have previous Board experience; what matters most is your alignment with our mission and your willingness to contribute your skills and perspective to our collective governance.
Above all, you will share our belief that hospice care is for living, and that through collaboration, compassion and innovation, we can continue to make a lasting difference to the communities we serve.
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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 8th December.
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Trustee with a focus on income-generation, for Home-Start Wokingham District
Do you want to improve the lives of parents and young children in Wokingham by focusing our charity on better income-generation?
You could be a trustee for Home-Start Wokingham District, an local charity that gives every child the best possible start in life.
Set up in 1996, we offer “a lifeline”, a free family support service to families with at least one child under the age of five, provided by volunteers who are parents themselves, to support other parents. That home visiting service is unique in Wokingham Borough, providing compassionate, confidential and non-judgmental help and friendship to local parents struggling to cope with the daily challenges of family life.
We are affiliated to national Home-Start UK, but we are an independent local charity responsible for our own governance and securing our own funding.
Our income in 2023/24 was over £100k, and we want to maintain at least that level in order to provide our services.
What we are looking for in an income-generation-focused trustee
Trustees are the people who make the top-level decisions for our charity. Our Board includes people with experience and skills in supporting parents, and we’d expect new trustees to have empathy with our cause and our beneficiaries.
We’re looking for strategic focus on our income generation, for a trustee to guide and drive our plans to continue, and increase, our funding streams. You’ll offer support to our Fundraiser and Operations Manager, working with other trustees to develop and track all our income.
You don’t necessarily need prior experience of charity trusteeship, as support from local charity-support organisations is always available. Full induction to our organisation will be provided, plus specialist support as a new trustee including access to external training.
If you can think strategically and plan long-term, you have the primary skills needed by our trustees; you’ll also need to be able to work collectively with other Board members.
We are a charity not a business, but we apply business principles to governing our organisation. We are looking for people from a variety of backgrounds to join our charity. We want to expand the diversity of our board, in all meanings of the word, and strongly welcome applications from people from less-represented groups.
The focus of a trustee role is strategic, and trustees will not be expected to get involved in the organisation’s operations on a day-to-day basis; however, contact and liaison with other trustees and employees is expected.
We ask for about ten hours per month on average, which includes all meetings, discussions, etc. You will need access to digital communications, as much of our charity’s business is run that way.
How to apply
This appointment is being managed for us by inVOLve Community Services, a charity-support organisation, who offer a no-obligation discussion by video. A detailed Role Description and Person Specification can be made available to you upon request.
Trustee appointments are subject to satisfactory references, to completion of an online Safeguarding course and an Enhanced DBS check.
Your CV or similar will be read by our existing trustees, and an interview offered as soon as mutually convenient.
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Contact Mike Allen via Quick Apply, below, for more information and arrange to have a no-obligation initial informal discussion (Teams or Zoom).
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Trustee for Home-Start Wokingham District
Do you want to help us improve the lives of parents and young children in Wokingham and surrounding areas?
You could be a trustee for Home-Start Wokingham District, an local charity that gives every child the best possible start in life.
Set up in 1996, we offer “a lifeline”, a free family support service to families with at least one child under the age of five, provided by volunteers who are parents themselves, to support other parents. That home visiting service is unique in Wokingham Borough, providing compassionate, confidential and non-judgmental help and friendship to local parents struggling to cope with the daily challenges of family life.
We are affiliated to national Home-Start UK, but we are an independent local charity responsible for our own governance and securing our own funding.
We are looking for new trustees to join our Board, as our longer-standing trustees stand down.
What we are looking for in a new trustee
Trustees are the people who make the top-level decisions for our charity. Our Board includes people with experience and skills in early years, education and business. We’d expect new trustees to have empathy with our cause and our beneficiaries.
We are looking to refresh our Board as some of the trustees who’ve governed us for a while now stand down. If you can think strategically and help us plan long-term, you have the primary skills needed by our trustees and will work collectively with all other Board members. Support from our paid employees is always available, as they will be dealing with the day-to-day running of the organisation.
You don’t necessarily need prior experience of charity trusteeship, as support from local charity-support organisations is always available. Full induction to our organisation will be provided, plus specialist support as a new trustee, including access to external training.
We are a charity not a business, but we apply business principles to governing our organisation. We are looking for people from a variety of backgrounds to join our charity. We want to expand the diversity of our board, in all meanings of the word, and strongly welcome applications from people from less-represented groups.
We ask for about ten hours of your time per month, which includes all meetings, discussions, etc., many of which are held online. You’ll need access to digital communications, as much of our charity’s business is run that way.
How to apply
This appointment is being managed for us by inVOLve Community Services, a charity-support organisation, who offer a no-obligation discussion by video. A detailed Role Description and Person Specification can be made available to you upon request.
Trustee appointments are subject to satisfactory references, to completion of an online Safeguarding course and an Enhanced DBS check.
Your CV or similar will be read by our existing trustees, and an interview offered as soon as mutually convenient.
I need to know more
Contact Mike Allen via Quick Apply, below, for more information and arrange to have a no-obligation initial informal discussion (Teams or Zoom).
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Trustee with an HR-skills focus, for Home-Start Wokingham District
Do you want to help us improve the lives of parents and young children in Wokingham and surrounding areas, by helping us support our volunteers and employees?
You could be a trustee for Home-Start Wokingham District, an local charity that gives every child the best possible start in life.
Set up in 1996, we offer “a lifeline”, a free family support service to families with at least one child under the age of five, provided by volunteers who are parents themselves, to support other parents. That home visiting service is unique in Wokingham Borough, providing compassionate, confidential and non-judgmental help and friendship to local parents struggling to cope with the daily challenges of family life.
We are affiliated to national Home-Start UK, but we are an independent local charity responsible for our own governance and securing our own funding.
As our services to local parents are delivered by our volunteers, who are in turn supported by our small employee team, we want to better aid of recruitment of both, and assist those who help our communities.
What we are looking for in a new trustee
Trustees are the people who make the top-level decisions for our charity. Our Board includes people with experience and skills in early years, education and business. We’d expect new trustees to have empathy with our cause and our beneficiaries.
We want to increase the recruitment, retention and training of our volunteers and employees, and are looking for a trustee to lead that strategy, develop our policies and help enhance the organisation’s ‘people offer’.
If you can think strategically and help us plan long-term, you have the primary skills needed by our trustees and will work collectively with all other Board members.
You don’t necessarily need prior experience of charity trusteeship, as support from local charity-support organisations is always available. Full induction to our organisation will be provided, plus specialist support as a new trustee, including access to external training.
We are a charity not a business, but we apply business principles to governing our organisation. We are looking for people from a variety of backgrounds to join our charity. We want to expand the diversity of our board, in all meanings of the word, and strongly welcome applications from people from less-represented groups.
We ask for about ten hours of your time per month, which includes all meetings, discussions, etc., many of which are held online. You’ll need access to digital communications, as much of our charity’s business is run that way.
How to apply
This appointment is being managed for us by inVOLve Community Services, a charity-support organisation, who offer a no-obligation discussion by video. A detailed Role Description and Person Specification can be made available to you upon request.
Trustee appointments are subject to satisfactory references, to completion of an online Safeguarding course and an Enhanced DBS check.
Your CV or similar will be read by our existing trustees, and an interview offered as soon as mutually convenient.
I need to know more
Contact Mike Allen via Quick Apply, below, for more information and arrange to have a no-obligation initial informal discussion (Teams or Zoom).
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Chat Youth Counselling - Trustee
Become a Trustee at CHAT Youth!
We are looking for passionate people who care about making a difference in supporting young people in the local area.
No experience needed, just a commitment to helping young people thrive!
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.
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Role: Volunteer Facilities Assistant
Location: Our office in Peterborough Kings Chambers, 39-41 Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1JL
Hours: At least one half-day per week (flexible)
We ask for volunteers to commit to at least 6 months and give notice of planned absences so cover can be arranged.
About the role:
This position will give you the opportunity to witness and learn first-hand about the work that goes on behind the scenes to support the delivery of our services and will provide you with the opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation with strong guiding values and a determination to make a difference.
The Volunteer Facilities Assistant will support the IT and Facilities Coordinator to ensure the smooth running of the Peterborough office and to support the delivery of high-quality services.
Building Maintenance
- Help deal with all minor repairs and maintenance requirements at our office in Peterborough.
- Ensure that the building security is maintained and that the relevant maintenance checks are performed
- Ensure the building is organised and tidy
Health and Safety
- Ensure that Health & Safety requirements are met
- Ensure Fire Safety requirements are met, including carrying out regular checks to fire alarm, emergency lights and fire extinguishers
General Admin
- Order and distribute stationery and other supplies
Ensure post and other deliveries are opened and distributed to relevant staff members
Commitment
- Attendance at our induction training and completion of relevant mandatory online training
- Agree to complete an Enhanced DBS check
- Have a good line of clear communication
- Adherence to CPSL Mind’s Code of Conduct and policies and procedures
The recruitment process involves:
- Completion of application form, providing references
- Informal meeting with Peer and Volunteer Manager
- Attending induction with Peer and Volunteer Manager along with completion of relevant online mandatory training
- Additional training will be offered when it becomes available.
NB: All volunteer opportunities are subject to satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service clearance. Please contact our Peer and Volunteer Manager if you need more information about this or wish to discuss any spent or unspent convictions.
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.
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USE YOUR SKILLS TO HELP PEOPLE AND
NATURE TO THRIVE
– JOIN US AS A TIR COED TRUSTEE!
Grassroots Welsh charity TIR COED has been connecting people with land (Tir) and woodlands (Coed) for over 25 years. We deliver outdoor training, learning and wellbeing programmes in Mid and South West Wales, across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys, successfully benefitting hundreds of people each year in those counties.
Our aim is to reduce health and wealth inequalities for marginalized people, while improving community spaces and biodiversity for the benefit of all.
We are looking for 4 new trustees to deliver good governance for the charity and to help us continue to set and achieve our aims as we move into a new cycle of strategic planning and delivery.
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Transferrable management skills or other relevant experience (e.g. HR, law, marketing) in any field is an advantage but experience of being a trustee is not essential: you will be joining a team of experienced trustees from a range of backgrounds in the public and private sectors and training can be arranged.
We welcome applications from young adults who wish to contribute their voices to our work while enhancing management experience. We also welcome applications from former Tir Coed trainees. Our organisation would benefit from more diverse and under-represented voices so please apply even if you haven’t done anything like this before. As an inclusive organisation, we aim to ensure that all potential Trustees feel welcome.
Come and join us! We ask for a commitment of typically no more than 4 hours per month, including attendance at 4 hybrid online/in-person trustee meetings each year (1 per quarter) plus 1 in-person meeting in Aberystwyth, where the charity’s main office is based. Help can be given for travel costs if needed.
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.
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Volunteer Office Assistant
Department: Mainly in the People Team, but assisting with other departments as needed
Location:Teesside Hospice, 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5NW
Time Requirement: Flexible to suit you, ideally 1 day per week
DBS Check needed? Yes
Age Requirements: From 18 years old plus
Role Summary: We’re looking for someone to join Teesside Hospice to help with general office and admin duties, the role would be mainly with the People Team, however you would be helping with other department as needed.
Key Responsibilities
The role will include tasks such as;
- Assisting with the filing, scanning, laminating, archiving and data entry
- Answer telephone calls taking/relaying messages
- Photocopying and printing of documents / leaflets
- Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with care
- Digitising paper records
Personal qualities:
- Compassion and empathy
- Tact and sensitivity
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work alone and as part of team
- Good attention to detail
- Polite and approachable
- Professional approach
Training requirements:
As a Volunteer Office Assistant you will complete the following training:
- Teesside Hospice mandatory training
- Volunteer induction training
- Any other training identified as appropriate to the role
Support and supervision:
Your first line of support and for any enquiries will be The Senior HR Assistant to support you in your role.
Communications:
The Senior HR Assistant will regularly provide you with any information updates, training opportunities and upcoming events appropriate to your role.
You will be provided with a Teesside Hospice volunteer badge
Benefits:
- 20% discount off purchases made in our shops.
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses
- Provided lunch if you volunteer for more than 5 hours per day
- Access to discounts with other retailers and companies
- 10% discount in the Northgate Tea Rooms.
If you're friendly, reliable, and eager to contribute to our cause, we'd love to have you join our team!
Teesside Hospice is committed to eliminating discrimination and values diversity in the workplace.
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.
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Volunteer Coffee Shop Assistant
Department: Catering
Location: Northgate Coffee Shop, Teesside Hospice, 1 Northgate Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough TS5 5NW
Time Requirement: Flexible to suit you, we are looking for help particularly during these times; Monday to Thursday 10.30am - 2.30pm
DBS Check needed? Yes
Age Requirements: From 16 years old plus
Role Summary: We are looking for volunteers to assist our newly refurbished Coffee Shop in providing a welcoming and pleasant environment for customers.
This role requires someone with good communication and customer service skills.
The coffee shop is hive of activity with visitors and staff using the facility so you will meet lots of new people as well as learning a valuable skill and providing much needed support to the hospice.
Required Skills
- To provide a high level of customer service to customers
- Basic food preparation
- Make tea and coffee
- To ensure the tables and surrounding area are clean and tidy
- To load and unload a dishwasher
- Operate a till and balance the daily takings
- To provide a prompt, pleasant and courteous service
Expectations
- To wear ID badge whilst undertaking your volunteering at all times
- To adhere to Teesside Hospice policies and procedures
- To work harmoniously with colleagues and other volunteers
- To inform manager with advance notice if you are unable to attend the agreed shift
- To attend any training provided by the hospice in order to support the role
- To complete online mandatory training to help keep the Hospice safe and compliant with CQC requirements
Benefits to you
- Develop your communication skills
- Enhance your CV for any prospective employers
- Gain experience working with a high-profile local charity
- Being part of a supportive, lively team who will endeavour to develop your skills further
- The opportunity to meet and work with new people
- Help make a difference to people’s lives
If you're friendly, reliable, and eager to contribute to our cause, we'd love to have you join our team!
Teesside Hospice is committed to eliminating discrimination and values diversity in the workplace.
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.
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Trustees
Specialist Education and Care Trust
Location: Cranleigh, Surrey (hybrid)
Time commitment: Approx. 10–12 days per year
Remuneration: Voluntary (reasonable expenses reimbursed)
A specialist education and care trust based in Surrey is seeking up to five new Trustees to join its committed and values-led Board. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young adults with complex learning and behavioural needs through integrated education, care and therapy.
As a Trustee, you will provide strategic oversight and constructive challenge across the organisation’s education, residential and supported living services. You’ll work closely with the Executive Principal and Senior Leadership Team, helping to shape operational strategy, monitor financial performance, and ensure effective governance.
Applications are welcome from individuals with experience in the charity, education, care, or public service sectors. The organisation is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in:
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HR and people strategy
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IT systems and cyber security
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Finance and financial oversight
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Legal and contract law
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Health services
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Safeguarding
Above all, the Trust is looking for individuals who bring energy and enthusiasm, empathy and values alignment, and a collaborative and constructive spirit.
You do not need to be Catholic to apply; Trustees of all faiths and none who share the organisation’s mission and commitment to inclusion are warmly welcomed.
Deadline for applications: 11 January 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 19 January 2026 and week commencing 26 January 2026
For more information, including how to apply, please view the appointment brief on the Prospectus website.
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Emmaus UK is currently undertaking feasibility work to consider the incorporation of an SPV which can become a Registered Provider of Social Housing on behalf of the Emmaus federation in the UK. This is an exciting prospect and would unlock significant potential to achieve our strategic objective to help more people.
To ensure that we are best positioned to pursue this opportunity we are looking to build the expertise of the Emmaus UK Board in:
- Housing Association/Housing Expertise or relevant regulatory expertise - providing strategic input as we develop the subsidiary and proceed with becoming a Registered Provider
- Legal expertise - ideally in a relevant field e.g. charity or corporate governance, housing, property, regulation etc
- Property Acquisition and Development - to support us with providing high quality services and managing sustainable growth
Joining the EUK Board at such a significant moment will enable you to play a key role in the future of Emmaus. You will be an integral part of developing the movement and central to making strategic decisions within EUK as the national body.
Trustee Role Description
Location: Home based online meetings. Two annual face-to-face meetings
Reporting to: EUK Chair and board of trustees
Remuneration:This role is voluntary. Any travel expenses will be reimbursed.
To ensure EUK pursues its charitable purposes, adheres to its principles & values and works strategically towards the benefit of companions, federation members and the public.
To ensure EUK complies with its governing documents, Charity and Company Law, financial responsibilities and other statutory and relevant legislations and regulations.
Principle responsibility and duties
- To develop, define and agree the strategic vision, mission and priorities of EUK and monitor and evaluate its performance against these targets.
- To ensure EUK uses its resources exclusively for the advancement of its charitable purposes and solely in line with its values and principles
- To ensure legal, regulatory and internal compliance to key governing documents and always act in the best interests of EUK and its beneficiaries
- To ensure the financial sustainability and stability of EUK and its assets by overseeing and reviewing EUK budgets, accounts and financial reports
- To ensure the proper investment of EUK funds and protection of EUK reserves
- To ensure clear, effective and efficient administration of EUK activities, including good governance, risk management, policies, procedures and oversight
- To support the Chair and Chief Executive in their leadership of EUK and ensure proper and formal arrangements for recruitment, appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of EUK’s Chief Executive
- To model to and support the federation of members with developing good governance and best practice in their charities
- To ensure commitment and active participation in the international Emmaus movement.
- To work towards EUK being an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization
- To safeguard the positive name, values and work of Emmaus
- To prepare for, attend and contribute to board and committee meetings
Specialist Duties
In addition to the above general duties, trustees are expected to bring specialist skills, experience, knowledge or expertise in specific areas. It is their duty to use these specialisms to support the board as a whole to reach sound decisions. This may involve leading discussion on issues where they have specific expertise, highlighting key issues and providing insight, advice and guidance on new initiatives.
We are currently looking for trustees, with knowledge of housing regulation and related expertise, or with legal knowledge and expertise or with expertise in property acquisition and development
Personal Specification – Skills, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Senior leadership experience
- Experience of strategy
- Development and progression
- Risk management skills
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Understanding of the role, responsibilities and legal duties of a trustee
Desirable
- Experience or knowledge of working within a global charity or federated structure
- Understanding of charity legislation
- Experience of working in a trustee or non-executive director position
- Experience or understanding of financial oversight
Behavioural Competencies/Characteristics
Essential
- Committed to integrity and transparency
- Able to communicate clearly with a diverse range of people
- Effective member of a team who is inclusive and supportive of others
- Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
- Able to respect boundaries between leadership and management
Time Commitment
EUK trustees currently serve for up to three, three-year terms
The EUK Board meets online, quarterly as well as at an annual face to face two-day overnight strategy session usually in Autumn and an annual face to face meeting in Spring. The EUK Board currently has four internal sub-committees that manage specific areas of work and also meet online, quarterly. Each trustee is also required to become a member of one of these committees.
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.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Organisation: The Muslim Lived Experience Network CIC
Role Type: Volunteer
Location: Remote
Time Commitment: 3.5–7.5 hours per week, 6 months fixed-term
Reports to: Co-Directors
Start Date: Immediate
About Us
The Muslim Lived Experience Network is a lived experience-led organisation committed to supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges. We offer faith-informed peer support interventions, lived experience-related workshops and events, Islamic talks on mental health related topics, hospital ‘Muslim Faith Kits’, training, consultation, ad hoc support and signposting.
Our team is made up of dedicated volunteers united by a shared mission to attain the pleasure of Allah (SWT). We strive to achieve this by bringing peer support and lived experience perspectives to our communities - to educate, reduce stigma, and improve the quality of life for people living with mental health conditions.
Role Purpose
We are seeking a highly organised and mission-driven Volunteer Operations Lead to join our team and support and streamline our internal operations. You’ll help build and maintain the organisational backbone of our CIC by coordinating people, processes and systems. This is a key leadership role within a small but growing team, perfect for someone passionate about using their skillset to help bring faith-sensitive support to our community.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operational Oversight
- Support day-to-day running of the organisation’s internal systems
- Implement and maintain operational processes, documentation, and protocols
- Coordinate calendars, internal meetings, and project timelines
- Track organisational goals and ensure progress reporting
- Help streamline workflows using digital tools (e.g. Sharepoint, Zoom)
2. Compliance & Admin
- Support data protection (GDPR) compliance and document management
- Keep internal policies and procedures organised and updated
- Assist with safeguarding processes and record-keeping
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Attributes
- Previous experience in the non-profit or CIC sector and/or experience in non-finance quality, legal, governance, HR or compliance/internal audit sector
- Understanding of safeguarding, GDPR and other relevant policies
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Experience in operations, project coordination or administration
- Confident with digital tools
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Passion for faith-informed approaches and/or mental health
- Alignment with the values of a Muslim-led, inclusive organisation
Desirable (but not required)
- Lived experience of mental health challenges
- Familiarity with the needs of Muslim and/or marginalised communities
- Experience in a leadership position
What You’ll Gain
- A leadership role in a purpose-led, community-rooted organisation
- A chance to directly shape systems and processes to help a growing CIC thrive
- Personal development and transferable skills in operations, leadership and project management
- Ongoing support, networking opportunities, and recognition for your contributions
- Flexible hours and a values-aligned, supportive team of volunteers
- A professional reference and volunteer certificate upon completion
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.