Social work volunteer roles
Freeways and Freeways Trust, as part of their business plan for expansion, have an exciting opportunity for new Trustees to join our Board/s based at Abbots Leigh, Bristol. This is a voluntary role and will require commitment for approximately 8 hours each month.
About us:
Freeways is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We are a highly regarded provider of supported living services and residential care. The aim of our services is to support people to become as independent as possible by helping them make choices, learn new skills and make links with their local community. We fundamentally believe that all individuals should be treated with respect and supported to be valued members of our communities irrespective of their ability.
Freeways Trust own, manage and maintain the majority of properties that Freeways use.
The role of Trustee:
As a Trustee, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of Freeways and/or Freeways Trust. You will play a vital role in ensuring our charities continue to evolve. You will be part of a team that is not just providing care but actively campaigning for the rights and inclusion of people with learning disabilities, helping them to live fulfilling and happy lives. Your skills and passion would directly contribute to a cause that is both essential and deeply rewarding.
As part of the Board of Trustees you will provide sound governance, strategic oversight, guidance and support to further the charitable aims and objectives. See role description for further details.
We are looking for a range of skills and experience particularly in the following areas (but not limited to):
- Finance (at a senior management/director level)
- Property development and/or construction
- Care or health sector experience (including psychology/psychiatry)
We would also welcome applicants with skills and experience in:
- IT/systems
- Marketing/PR/communications
- Commissioning experience
- Local government experience (including social work)
- Charity sector experience
- Business development
Other skills and abilities we are looking for in our Trustee:
- A commitment to the charities and their business aims and values.
- A commitment to devote the necessary time and effort.
- Strategic vision.
- Good, independent judgment and decision-making skills.
- An ability to think creatively.
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
- An ability to work effectively as a team member.
In return for your commitment, as a Trustee you will have the opportunity to:
- Make a positive difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities.
- Extend your network and enhance your influencing and leadership skills.
- Demonstrate your leadership skills to future employers.
- Work alongside highly experienced board professionals.
- Receive training and development in areas such as governance, leadership and safeguarding.
- Benefit from a tailored induction.
- Be reimbursed reasonable travel expenses.
We recognise that a diverse board brings new perspectives, improves governance and demonstrates a genuine commitment to inclusion, therefore we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
To support working applicants the Trustee meetings are generally held every two months via zoom in the early evenings; with two per year being in-person meetings. There may be a requirement to provide some additional support outside these meetings which can also be done virtually and should not exceed more than 8 hours per month.
Closing date: 31 October 2025
Initial interview date: TBC
All Trustees must complete a range of statutory and regulatory background checks including enhanced DBS with Adults Barred List check.
For more information about Freeways and the valuable work we do, please visit our website.
If you have the requirements listed to become our Trustee, please apply today. We would love to hear from you!
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The difference you will make to cats and people
Our social media volunteers use their passion and knowledge of social media to promote the activities of local volunteer teams though various channels. They directly help cats by raising awareness of Cats Protection. A higher profile can help us raise the funds we need for our work, ensure people know they can adopt a cat from us, help promote neutering and help as many people as possible learn more about feline welfare.
You can expect us to
- Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
- Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
- Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
- Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities
What we need from you
You'll be:
- Promoting the work of Cats Protection through various social media channels, for example, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
- Gathering information from across the organisation and locally within your team or volunteer group
- Writing and creating social media content, ensuring it complies with policies and guidelines
- Scheduling and posting social media content
- Monitoring activity and responding to comments on social media channels
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats


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About Bank.Green
Since the Paris Agreement, global banks have poured a staggering $5.5t into the fossil fuel industry. At Bank.Green, our mission is to lower this vast carbon footprint via technology and consumer action. We empower bank customers with the tools and insights they need to influence their banks towards sustainable lending, or switch to greener alternatives. To date, our bank-checking tool has been used over 400,000 times by bank customers worldwide, while we have shifted a at least $30m towards bank who are financing a greener future. Through transparency, engagement, and innovation, we aim to redefine the role of banks in the fight against climate change.
Role Overview
As our Social Media Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in spreading awareness about banks' environmental impacts, amplifying our successes, and encouraging bank customers to demand more sustainable policies from their financial institutions. Success in this position means efficiently managing our online presence, producing compelling content, and engaging effectively with our community. Your work will drive our message, facilitating a broader understanding and tangible change within the banking sector.
Commitment
This role is currently volunteer-based and we are seeking a commitment of 5-10 hours per week. We are looking for somebody to come on long-term, but are open to shorter-term applicants.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy to align with company goals and objectives.
- Manage and curate content for all social media platforms, ensuring consistent brand messaging and tone.
- Create engaging and shareable content, including text, image, and video posts.
- Monitor social media channels for industry trends, competitive insights, and engagement opportunities.
- Analyze and report on social media metrics to measure the success of campaigns and identify areas for improvement.
- Stay informed about industry changes and adapt strategies accordingly.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate social media into overall marketing initiatives.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in content creation, social media management, or a similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of social media platforms, trends, and best practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Creative mindset with the ability to generate innovative content ideas.
- Proficiency in social media management tools and analytics.
- Basic understanding of finance or banking (optional but beneficial).
Volunteer Benefits
As a volunteer-driven organization, we are very focused on making all of our opportunities as valuable as possible for our volunteers. In this spirit, we will offer you:
- Opportunities to gain insights into sustainable banking practices and advancements in environmental advocacy through continuous learning.
- The chance to network with other sustainability professionals and advocates, enhancing your professional connections.
- Valuable experience in a critical climate-focused role, which will enhance your resume and skill set.
- Recognition for positive performance with supportive references and recommendations for your future career growth.
- A significant role in driving impactful changes in the banking sector to accelerate a sustainable future.
At Bank.Green, our mission is to shift financial institutions towards greener lending practices by empowering their customers to advocate for change.
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About Trans Celebration
Trans Celebration is a trans-led, grassroots human rights organisation based in the UK, dedicated to celebrating and advocating for trans and gender-diverse people. Through monthly awareness campaigns and creative programming across fashion, beauty, and the arts, we amplify trans voices and promote inclusivity in public life and culture.
We are seeking a passionate and creative Social Media Volunteer to help grow our online presence and build stronger engagement with our community.
Job Summary
The Social Media Volunteer will support the development and execution of content across Trans Celebration’s social media platforms. You’ll play a vital role in amplifying our message, promoting events and campaigns, and building a vibrant online space for our community.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage and schedule posts across social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter (X), Facebook, and TikTok.
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Assist in developing social media strategies and brainstorming campaign ideas aligned with our brand.
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Monitor engagement and respond to comments and messages in a timely, inclusive, and respectful manner.
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Track analytics to measure campaign performance and suggest improvements.
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Stay up to date with trends in social media, digital culture, and LGBTQIA+ advocacy.
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Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure consistent branding and messaging across channels.
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Support content creation, including text, images, reels, and stories.
What We’re Looking For
Skills & Competencies:
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Strong understanding of major social media platforms and their audiences.
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Experience with online engagement and/or community management.
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Basic knowledge of social media scheduling and analytics tools (e.g., Later, Hootsuite, Meta Business Suite).
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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Organised, professional, and detail-oriented.
Bonus Experience (Not Required):
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Graphic design or basic photo/video editing skills.
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Experience working with charities or LGBTQIA+ organisations.
Personal Attributes:
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Passionate about LGBTQIA+ advocacy, with a particular interest in uplifting trans and non-binary communities.
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Positive, collaborative attitude with a sense of creativity and purpose.
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Comfortable engaging online in a respectful, inclusive voice.
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Eager to learn, adapt, and make a meaningful contribution.
Work Environment
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On-Site with flexible scheduling.
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Supportive and inclusive volunteer team environment.
Language Requirements
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Fluency in English (spoken and written) is essential.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit:
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A brief cover letter outlining your interest and any relevant experience.
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A current CV or resume.
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(Optional) Links to any social media accounts or campaigns you’ve managed or contributed to.
Trans Celebration is a trans-led,human rights and community organisation dedicated to highlighting issues affecting trans and gender-diversity.
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Location: Remote
Type: Freelance with potential to grow
We are looking for a creative and strategic Social Media Manager to join our team and support the growth of an exciting lifestyle and wellness brand. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in building and managing the digital presence of a brand that blends health, wellness, community, and lifestyle.
What You’ll Do
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Develop and implement a results-driven social media strategy across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest)
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Create engaging, on-brand content (graphics, captions, reels, stories) to drive awareness, engagement, and conversions
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Manage content calendars, ensuring consistent posting and alignment with campaigns
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Monitor analytics and deliver insights to continuously improve performance
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Engage with the community — responding to comments, messages, and building relationships with followers and influencers
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Stay up to date with trends in wellness, lifestyle, and digital media to keep the brand relevant and ahead of the curve
What We’re Looking For
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Proven experience in social media management (agency or brand side)
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Strong understanding of wellness, lifestyle, and community-driven content
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Proficiency with tools such as Canva, Meta Business Suite, Later/Buffer, or similar
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Excellent copywriting skills and a good eye for design and brand storytelling
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Ability to analyse metrics and translate them into actionable strategies
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Creative thinker, highly organised, and able to work independently
Nice to Have
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Experience with influencer outreach and partnerships
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Paid ads management (Meta, TikTok, Google)
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Interest in health, wellness, or lifestyle sectors
Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a dynamic team at an exciting time of growth, with the chance to make a real impact in shaping the voice and presence of a wellness brand that is gaining traction in both the UK and US markets. This is not just about managing social media — it’s about being part of a mission-driven movement that inspires healthier, more abundant living.
Note : This is a voluntary position for women only under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010), Schedule 9, Part 1. Such positive recruitment action is justified whenever it is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.
The Abundant Woman empowers women with support, wellness, and community, fostering resilience and sisterhood for abundant, fulfilling lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Roots Academy
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.
Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 2,000 students across the UK, Canada, Australia & USA.
Role Summary
To bring our vision to life, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing our social
media strategy. You will be responsible for creating engaging and meaningful content that
resonates with our audience, promotes our educational programs, and nurtures our
community’s spiritual development.
Key tasks
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Social Media Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy
aligned with Roots Academy’s mission and goals.
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Content Creation: Create compelling and informative social media content, including
posts, videos, graphics, and stories, that reflects our values and engages our target audience.
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Community Engagement: Build and nurture a vibrant online community by responding to comments, messages, and inquiries in a timely and respectful manner.
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Content Calendar: Maintain a content calendar to ensure a consistent posting schedule and to plan for special events, holidays, and campaigns.
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Audience Growth: Implement strategies to increase our social media following and engagement, including the use of hashtags, collaborations, and promotions.
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Analytics and Reporting: Monitor social media metrics, track campaign performance, and provide regular reports with insights and recommendations for improvement.
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Brand Consistency: Ensure that all social media content adheres to Roots Academy’s branding guidelines and reflects our core values.
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Collaboration: Work closely with other teams to align social media efforts with broader organisational objectives.
What we’re looking for
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Strong understanding of Islamic values and the ability to communicate and promote them effectively.
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Proven experience in social media management, preferably in an educational or nonprofit context.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Proficiency in social media management tools and platforms.
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Creative thinking and the ability to develop engaging content.
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Strong analytical skills for tracking and evaluating social media performance.
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Understanding of social media advertising and paid promotion.
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Community management experience with the ability to maintain a positive and respectful online environment.
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Graphic Design Software - Basic knowledge of graphic design software like Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite for creating or editing marketing materials.
What we have to offer
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Be part of a team of 100+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
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Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
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Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
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Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.
Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.
We teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to Young Muslims across the UK and internationally.

Are you a social media whiz?
Can you take a successful brand and make it sparkle?
Do you have 3-5 hours a week to give to a charity supporting SEND families?
As a social media volunteer you will be managing and creating content for the charity's social media platforms, monitoring performance and establishing and maintaining active social media accounts.
What will you be doing?
- Creating and managing daily posts across all social media platforms e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
- Advertising our services, webinars and other events in order to reach more families in need of the support we offer.
- Working in conjunction with the Operations Manager, develop new, engaging content to increase interest, improve our presence, attract followers and drive growth.
- Create posts for the organisations needs as and when needed.
What are we looking for?
- Clear understanding of social media platforms.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic and a positive can-do attitude.
- Knowledge of marketing and public relations is desirable.
- Creativity and experience with Canva for content design is also desirable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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While gaining invaluable experience, practice your passion within real-life scenarios.
We’re looking for Social Media Manager volunteers to join our team, who will play a key role in the growth of our brand messages and visions. The ideal candidate will assist us grow our on-line presence and increase traffic to our digital channels.
Responsibilities
Increase traffic to our digital channels
Grow our brand messages, visions and on-line presence.
Requirements
Working experience with online digital marketing & Social Media
Strong verbal, written, and organisational skills.
Enthusiastic, Dedicated and willing to learn.
The role could be entirely remote and is unremunerated but all reasonable expenses will be met.
About TESYouth
TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a NFP social enterprise which focuses on improving the rate of youth employment, through volunteering, interactive and skill-based workshops, work-experience and training programmes. Together with our strategic partners, we collaborate with organisations to provide youth to develop their skills, and to assist in achieving their career aspirations.
Tackle and reduce youth unemployment by providing with the necessary tools to develop skills, aptitudes, knowledge and self-confidence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Social Friday
Social Friday reinvents the end of the workweek by transforming unproductive Friday hours into a global tradition of purpose, teamwork, and impact—connecting businesses, nonprofits, and communities through hands-on engagement.
Fridays are the least productive time of the week. Work slows down, focus fades, and hours are lost. Social Friday isn’t just a project—it’s a movement. A global tradition in the making that transforms the least productive hours of the week into moments of connection, impact, and purpose, where doing good becomes a habit. Beyond one-time events, Social Friday is designed to scale into a lasting global movement, embedding social impact into work culture and everyday life.
How It Works
A scalable platform connects businesses, NGOs, and volunteers, transforming Fridays into a global force for change through engagement, collaboration, and gamification. By integrating leaderboards, challenges, badges, and rewards, Social Friday keeps participation exciting and fosters a culture where social impact becomes part of the routine.
This isn’t just about reducing disengagement. It is about transforming the way society, nonprofits, and businesses connect, creating a future where social impact is a shared responsibility, embedded into everyday life. Social Friday has the power to turn the least productive time of the week into the most meaningful, a global tradition, the Olympics of Giving Back.
Communications Lead
Role Description
CAN YOU OWN THE NARRATIVE? THEN THIS ROLE IS YOURS TO LEAD.
We’re not looking for someone to just manage communications, we’re looking for someone to own it.
If you believe that words matter, stories shape the world, and that meaningful messages can inspire action, then you’ve just found your next challenge by volunteering with us.
At Social Friday, communication isn’t a department. It’s the engine. And we need someone at the wheel who can steer it with purpose, creativity, and clarity.
This isn’t your typical 9-to-5 communications gig. It’s about building a voice for a movement that turns passive time into powerful moments. It’s about creating a language for change and crafting messages that don’t just sound good, but do good.
If you’re bold enough to lead with vision and grounded enough to get things done. we want you. to volunteer with us!
ABOUT THE ROLE
As Lead of Communication, you’ll be in charge of everything that speaks for Social Friday online and offline. From Social Media and PR to messaging strategies and internal alignment, you’ll build and guide our voice across platforms, audiences, and borders. You’ll be the one making sure that everything we say reflects who we are and what we stand for: connection, awareness, and impact.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
- Taking full ownership of Social Friday’s communication strategy, setting the direction.
- Overseeing and coordinating all communication channels, including Social Media, PR, newsletters, website copy, and internal announcements.
- Leading content planning and production in alignment with our values and campaign goals.
- Managing and mentoring team members and collaborators in the communication space.
- Being the final word on all external messaging, nothing goes out without your eye and heart behind it.
- Supporting partnerships and outreach efforts with strong communication frameworks and storytelling.
- Monitoring results and continuously improving communication strategies for greater reach and deeper impact.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
- A proven background in strategic communications, PR, media, or brand storytelling.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to take initiative and drive projects from idea to execution.
- An intuitive understanding of how to speak to different audiences with authenticity and purpose.
- Excellent writing and editing skills in English (bonus if you know other languages too!).
- Experience managing content and communication teams, agencies, or freelancers.
- Passion for social impact, grassroots change, and meaningful innovation.
- Creativity, resilience, and a flair for bold but thoughtful messaging.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
Because in a world overwhelmed with noise, you’ll help us be heard for the right reasons. Because behind every connection, every volunteer, every shared moment—there’s a story. And you’ll be the one to tell it.
JOIN US. LEAD WITH PURPOSE.
Let’s give Fridays meaning again. Let’s turn messages into movements. Let’s make doing good a habit, a lifestyle.
Minimum Hours per Week:
4-6 hours per week
Duration:
6+ months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our Board of Trustees offers a diverse blend of professional expertise and personal commitment to adoption. With backgrounds in finance, law, social work, HR, healthcare, and business, our trustees bring decades of experience in children’s services and strategic leadership. Several have personal connections to adoption, ensuring our work is guided by both insight and empathy. We’re now seeking a Chair to lead this passionate team in shaping the future of CCS and the lives of the children and families we support.
About Us
CCS is a Voluntary Adoption Agency and registered charity. Continuously Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted (for 14 years/5 inspections), most recently in February 2024. We find permanent, loving homes for children who are waiting to be adopted. We also offer a wide range of post-adoption support services for adoptive families in the region. We are committed to maintaining this high level of performance and developing further the innovative services we provide for children and adoptive families.
The Role
As Chair of Trustees, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the strategic direction of CCS Adoption. You’ll work closely with the CEO, lead board meetings, monitor performance, and act as a key ambassador for the organisation.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to lead a passionate and skilled Board, influence meaningful change, and contribute to the lives of children and families. You’ll be supported by a dedicated team and receive guidance to deepen your understanding of adoption.
We offer:
- A robust induction on governance duties
- Access to external training
- Opportunities for peer learning with other Chairs
- You’ll be supported by the Senior Administrator in planning, organising, compiling, and sharing board papers to ensure smooth and effective meetings
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Board in setting strategic goals and evaluating performance
- Ensure compliance with charity and company law
- Safeguard the organisation’s values, reputation, and resources
- Support and appraise the CEO
- Facilitate effective governance and decision-making
- Represent CCS Adoption at public functions
Person Specification
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- A commitment to strong governance and a willingness to develop in this area
- Experience leading groups, teams, or partnerships to make collective decisions
- Strategic vision and independent judgement
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to fairness, integrity, and teamwork
Desirable (but not essential):
- Knowledge of adoption or related fields (children, families, social care, charity sector)
We warmly encourage potential trustees to get in touch for an informal conversation about the role. This is a great opportunity to ask any questions, learn more about our work, and see whether joining our Board might be the right fit for you. We would be delighted to welcome you to meet our team and current trustees, hear about our vision for the future, and experience our culture first-hand.
Please visit ourwebsite for details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We wish to appoint a new Trustee with professional experience in any aspect of social care, to join our Board.
This is a great opportunity for someone keen to use their professional experience in supporting vulnerable groups to help drive forward the work of a locally focused endowed foundation. Our purpose is to provide funding to relieve the burden of financial, physical and emotional hardship in our local community of Hampton, Hampton Hill, Hampton Wick, Teddington, Twickenham and Whitton.
We wish to appoint a new trustee who will have the enthusiasm, time and commitment to contribute to the work of the charity as it delivers an ambitious three-year strategy. You will be involved in making decisions on a wide range of issues, influencing the development of our work and bringing about change. We are specifically seeking a trustee with professional experience in any aspect of social care for vulnerable groups relevant to our grant making. This could, for example, be in the areas of cost-of-living support, health, social work or children’s services.
Our vision is to build an empowered, resilient and compassionate community where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Summary
Help us grow and engage our audiences by creating and managing our social media advertising, so that we can help support the mental health of more women.
Description
We are seeking an online advertising expert to help us reach more women who need mental health support. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of social media advertising.
What impact will they have?
Your support will help us reach more women seeking mental health support via our 1-1 counselling services.
About the volunteer
Description
We are looking for a volunteer who:
· Create and optimise social media ad campaigns and paid search landing pages
· Analyse and adapt ad campaigns
· Manage and optimise display campaigns across multiple devices
· Conduct A/B testing and campaign optimisation strategies
· Provide regular reports and insights on campaign performance and strategic recommendations for improvement
Skills
· Proficiency in social media advertising platforms (e.g., Facebook Ads, Google Ads, Instagram Ads)
· Strong analytical skills to interpret data and optimise ad performance
· Experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) for ad creation
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective messaging
· Creativity and innovative thinking to develop engaging ad content
· Strong understanding of target audience and market research techniques
· Understands the resource constraints of a small charity and is able to work with these
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Social Media Officer Job Description
Watford & Three Rivers Refugee Partnership (WTRRP)
At Watford & Three Rivers Refugee Partnership, our objective is to provide practical and emotional support, ultimately helping our clients achieve a sustainable position as full members of our society. Many of our clients are destitute, homeless and have no access to assistance from the government. Our mission is to provide access to advice and essential services until statutory services are in place.
Volunteering as a Social Media Officer provides an opportunity for you to help promote the charity to current and potential clients as well as the wider community, which could attract donors and other volunteers. As well as this it will be a way for you to develop your social media and computer skills, gain experience volunteering for a charity and also it will be an interesting addition to your CV!
Full training will be given on starting the role, including safeguarding, as well as regular training sessions and continual support from other volunteers.
Responsibilities:
· Updating the charity’s Facebook, X and Instagram pages regularly (ideally at least weekly).
· Liaising with other volunteers from other services to gather photos and information to post prior to and after events/sessions.
· Attend and take photos of the bigger charity events throughout the year.
· Try to gain more followers and traction through social media.
· Reply to comments, share posts and stories and follow relevant local and national organisations.
Requirements:
· 1-2 ad/hoc hours a week.
· Complete training as required and attend bi-monthly volunteer support meetings.
Skills:
· An ability to communicate and empathise with people from a variety of backgrounds and needs.
· Basic IT and social media skills.
· Can work well as part of a team.
· Enthusiasm to help refugee clients.
Desirable experience:
· Previous volunteering experience.
· Able to follow new social media trends and algorithms to create as much engagement as possible.
If you are interested in becoming a Social Media Officer please apply via Charity Jobs or contact us to discuss further.
Send CV to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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While we are West Sussex based, it is not essential that our Trustees are, although it is expected that they will live within a reasonable commutable distance of the county
Joining Carers Support West Sussex as a Trustee is a chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of unpaid carers in West Sussex. You’ll form part of a passionate, collaborative team committed to improving services and championing carers’ rights.
We are looking for two new Trustees, willing to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our Board. We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience, and skills in Media Management/PR & Comms, Corporate Fundraising or Carers / NHS Operational delivery.
Key skills
Media Management/PR and Comms - Individuals will have experience in digital marketing, social media strategy, and/or digital service delivery, with a solid understanding of how these tools can support non profit growth, engagement, and impact. You’ll help provide strategic guidance on our digital presence, support digital innovation, and ensure our online platforms align with our purpose and values.
Charity Fundraising - Individuals will have a proven track record in charity fundraising, at a mid to senior level with a deep understanding of various fundraising streams such as grant funding raising, corporate fundraising or individual giving.
Health and Social care operational delivery - Individuals will bring valuable insight from either a caregiving background or operational experience within the NHS. You will have a strong understanding of the challenges faced by carers or frontline Health and Social Care services, with the ability to offer strategic guidance on service delivery, partnership working, and policy impact. Your professional experience will help ensure our work remains relevant, effective, and responsive to the needs of carer
We are looking for individuals who share a strong empathy with our mission and bring a collaborative, respectful approach to working with others. Excellent communication skills along with a willingness to contribute actively to the life and development of the Board. Whether you are looking to give back as a result of your personal experience as a carer and desire to share your insight and experience, or to share your professional and/or technical experience, we look forward to hearing from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Could you use your social media, marketing and communications experience to raise the profile of a small charity? Help us to increase our social media presence and engagement, generate greatr content and help promote existing activities.
Our charity delivers a range of awareness campaigns and support services to patients, relatives, partners and carers who have been affected by a poorly understood pain condition; Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). We are looking for 4 experienced social media and communications volunteers who are able to develop posts including graphics and campaigns from inception to design, create fresh and engaging content, increase engagement and to increase awareness of the charity and of the condition we represent.
Even though we are a small organisation we have big ideas and would like to draw on your experience in the communications world to help the charity deliver engaging content and communications to help us spread our aims and message to all our audience.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Engagement: Help increase engagement, improve the number of followers/likes, create & execute a content calendar
- Content Creation: Produce fresh, branded and engaging content for our social media channels
- Graphics: Prepare graphics and text for sharing across channels
- Engage with our followers and encourage interaction
- Manage and maintain social media channels on a regular basis
- Support charity campaigns, marketing, events and fundraising activities by promoting them on our social media feeds
- Use your creative skills to support strategies to engage, grow, and widen our target audiences
- Develop publicity materials and communication techniques for social media to raise awareness of our chronic condition
You will be with a small team of volunteers who will provide an overview of our existing social media content, our brand and how we have approached our social media content to date.
Experience
We are looking for a volunteer who has experience in:
- Different types of marketing and communications media, including electronic and social media
- Writing and editing marketing content for social media platforms including Facebook, X, Pinterest, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn (especially TikTok, Instagram Reels & posts and YouTube)
- Building strategies to increase social media following and /or build fundraising or awareness campaigns
- Developing a coherent brand voice for social media, from content creation to community interactions
- Using and setting up tools such as Buffer, Canva etc
- Creating and executing content calendars to help plan social media activity
Skills Required
- Excellent written communication skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Creative writing and design abilities
- Good computer and digital skills
- Enthusiasm for communications and marketing and willingness to learn
- Ability to quickly understand the needs of our team / organisation / users
- Ability to transform small snippets of information into interesting and engaging stories suitable for X, Facebook, Instagram etc.
- Understands the resource constraints of a small charity and is able to work with these
- Open to feedback
- An interest in helping Burning Nights CRPS Support achieve its aims
- Good organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and able to work as part of a team
What Difference You Will Make
You will join the charity during a critical and challenging period and your expert knowledge and experience will be invaluable to our success. You will have a key role in ensuring we can maintain our support services and become a sustainable charity to allow us to fulfil our aims.
Benefits
You would be a part of our small, friendly and forward-thinking charity team, focused on reaching people who may not have heard about the charity or about the condition. You would have a key role in developing a socoal media strategy for a small charity. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a real difference to a rare condition.
You will further develop your communication skills, gain PR and marketing experience and develop your social media skills.
This is a remote volunteering role, volunteering from your own home.
To drive change for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) & ensure people whose lives have been touched by this condition are not alone.




