Youth / Children Volunteer Roles in South West

Passionate about education and the transformative role it can play in African children’s lives?

Ready to lead and grow a small all volunteer organisation?

Unhappy with the status quo of Aid and Development and believe in a model that a helping hand, locally led, can be transformative?

If so, RedEarth Village Schools warmly invites you to lead as our Chair of Trustees 

 “Building a brighter future for Ugandan village children – TOGETHER” 

Position Summary:

We are seeking an inspirational and engaged leader with a strategic vision, strong communication skills and genuine desire to make a difference.  You will work closely with the CEO (voluntary position) in leading as we scale up in the UK, building a skilled diverse board of trustees, volunteers and staff so we have a sustainable future.

Responsibilities:

Willingness to lead 

Providing experience, strategic leadership and direction to the trustee board, volunteers and others. 

Championing our Vision

Advocating – be able and willing to champion RedEarth Village Schools through personal networks, social media etc

What’s in it for you ?

Joining Redearth Village Schools as Chair of Trustees offers a genuine opportunity to lead and make a tangible difference to the lives of children in rural Uganda. Over the next five years we aim to replicate our impact to more primary schools that feed into Bishop Willigers Secondary School  - working in partnership with School Leaders and locally led NGOs. But in order to do this we need to grow in the UK . You will be leading and helping to shape a passionate Board, volunteers and staff (when funds allow) in the UK committed to creating a lasting impact. This role provides a platform to leverage your skills, expertise, leadership and networks to drive positive change for village children and a legacy that is lasting.

A Little Bit of Sunshine UK (ALBOS UK) is seeking to recruit Policy and Campaigns volunteers to support the charity at an important point in its development, its second year of operation, supporting young people to be at the heart of decision making in support services. 

We expect everyone who is part of our organisation to be committed to our values and share our ambition to become a more diverse and inclusive charity. Our vision, mission and values can be found on our website.

What we do

We work closely with young people and communities to shape a future where every young person can access mental health support, feel connected, and live without stigma.

Our policy and influencing work aims to create lasting change by addressing systemic barriers to youth mental health care. We advocate for policies that prioritise mental health, ensure adequate funding, and promote accessibility. 

About the role

As a Policy and Campaigns Volunteer, you will play a key role in supporting our efforts to influence policy, raise awareness, and advocate for improved mental health services for young people. You will work closely with our Policy and Campaigns team to help shape and deliver impactful campaigns and contribute to policy development aimed at creating lasting change.

We are looking for dynamic volunteers who will help us to advocate for change, and work collaboratively with other Policy Volunteers and across the wider charity, to plan, create, and roll out policy and campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in research, analysis and drafting of policy papers, briefing notes, and reports related to mental health issues affecting young people.

• Support the development and creation of campaigns that raise awareness and push for reforms in mental health services

• Monitor relevant policy developments, governmental reports, and key discussions within the mental health sector.

• Help with the development of training materials or toolkits for volunteers and supporters to increase awareness and engagement around mental health policy.

• Attend and contribute to team meetings and brainstorming sessions for campaign strategies and policy priorities.

• Contribute to the drafting of letters, petitions, and policy submissions aimed at influencing decision makers.

• Engage with young people to ensure their voices are heard and included in policy recommendations and campaign efforts.

If you would like to expand your skills in policy work and campaigning and can commit to volunteering 4–6 hours per week, then we would love to hear from you. 

If you would like to have an informal conversation with a member of our team please get in touch with us [email address in Role Description].

Closing date:  14/10/2024 at 10am

Informal interviews will be held as and when suitable applicants apply, but all applications before the closure of the advert will be reviewed. 

Please note that you must be 16 or over and be willing to undergo the DBS process to be appointed to this volunteer role.

Children from lower-income families are less likely to achieve academically than their better-off peers. Action Tutoring is a charity that works to level the playing field.

We are looking for volunteers to support pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds in maths or English. As a volunteer, you’ll:

• Work with 1-3 pupils to improve their English and maths, either in-person or online

• Commit to a 10-20 week programme, for just one hour a week

• Support either primary or secondary school-aged pupils

• Use our tutor workbooks to shape your weekly sessions

Good grades improve future prospects, opening the door to a wider range of opportunities. If you enjoy working with children and are passionate about social equality, you can make a tangible difference by volunteering for an hour a week.

We’re extending Ealing Book Festival'sBoard of Trustees to fulfil our long-term ambitions. We have a friendly, experienced team and financial strengths. Activities take place in central Ealing. Transport links are good.

Ealing Book Festival registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in November 2023. Its objects are to advance the public education in West London’s Ealing through an annual book festival and writing-related events for the enjoyment of books. We encourage reading for pleasure, working widely and inclusively. We are volunteer led.

Our April 2024 the charity ran its successful first main event, with 86% tickets sold and very positive feedback on the quality and range of the events. The festival comprised 19 events including a great children’s poetry competition. We’re planning for April 2025.

Skills we’re seeking

We’re strengthening our outreach capacity, diversity and enterprise. We’d especially welcome people with skills and experience in

1.Enterprise: fundraising and income generation

2.Working with Ealing (or equivalent) based networks and communities

3.Knowledge and experience of arts and culture

Trustees work collectively, using skills, knowledge and experience to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions.We offer induction and training.

The time commitment will vary but could be around 2-3 hours per week, flexed according to what you can offer. 

We welcome a wide range of background, to reflect the diversity of Ealing.

Make a difference to the future of journalism!

We are a social mobility charity focused on helping the next generation of journalists break into the sector. 

We have vacancies for chair, treasurer and regular trustee, as the term limit for our current board members is nearly up. 

This is a fantastic time to join the charity. We are small but our impact is massive!

Terms and conditions: Voluntary roles, expenses paid

Closing date: This advert will close on 7th October 2024

SEED Madagascar is looking for two new Trustees to work on its Board of Trustees and with the Managing Director and his team.  One role is to be the Vice Chair to support our Chair across her role, and the second role is to bring fundraising expertise to support SEED in its vital work in Madagascar.

SEED is growing and rising to the challenges that the country and its people are facing, and these Trustees will play an important role in SEED’s development.

SEED delivers impactful projects with communities in the southeast of Madagascar in the fields of community health, sustainable livelihoods, conservation and school infrastructure.  More recently SEED has responded to the famine affecting many families in the areas it works with emergency food distribution. 

The new Trustees will bring experience of working at a senior level in the not-for-profit sector. The Vice Chair will bring governance experience, and the fundraising trustee will have experience of fundraising in organsiations of a similar size. We are looking for a passion for, and understanding of, international development, along with strong people skills and a good grasp of strategic planning.

Please see our Candidate Pack for full details of the role and the recruitment process. 

Join a passionate group of volunteers who work tirelessly to advance education for socially and economically disatvantaged young people, particularly but not exclusively for young women and girls in Afghanistan who are banned from education. 

About Us

In 2021, we began as a small volunteer group with a vision to empower young girls in Afghanistan facing immense barriers to learning by providing quality education and facilitating community-based education. As our positive impact spread, we expanded our reach to socially and/or economically disadvantaged individuals in Iran and among Persian-speaking immigrants and refugees, where the need for empowerment and educational support was equally critical.

Using accessible digital platforms and community resources, we have built a vibrant network of dedicated educators, trainers, mentors, and hundreds of eager students. Our focus has been on transformative subjects such as philosophy, critical thinking, creative thinking and writing, art and performance, workshops on mental health, environment, creative writing, and philosophical inquiries. Alongside these, we teach core subjects like maths and English and have ventured into vocational training in programming on a smaller scale.

Coempowered is seeking dedicated Volunteer Social Media volunteers who care about and are passionate about our cause. In this role, you will have the chance to use your creativity and communication skills to promote our cause and engage with our online community.

Key Responsibilities:

- Create engaging content for our social media platforms (Instagram, X, Facebook and LinkedIn)

- Share inspiring stories and updates about our organisation, students and valuable works of other volunteers. 

- Develop and implement impactful social media campaigns

- Manage live events including educational seminars and workshops

- Lead and Liaise with other volunteers to produce appropriate content

- Report to a designated voluhteer

- Experience or willingness to learn Digiral Fundraising will be highly valuable but not essential

Benefits:

- Make direct and meanigful impact for education of disadvantaged students particularly women and girls  in Afghanistan who are banned from Education. 

- Gain valuable experience in social media management

- Showcase your creativity and communication skills

Requirements:

- Passion for education of women and children and a desire to make a positive impact

- Strong communication, creative and writing skills

- Self motivated, creative and innovative

- Graphic design / illustration skills

- Familiarity with Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn 

- Collabvorative and dedicated

Time Commitment:

We ask for a commitment of at least 4 hours per week on average. Work at your own pace and in your own time. Arrangements are flexible and will be discussed to suit you. It is also possible to share responsibilies with other volunteers which require prior arrangement. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this rewarding volunteer opportunity, please send a copy of your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your motivation to volunteer with the coempowered. 

Would you like to have fun in your local area and get reimbursed for your time? We are always looking for caring and compassionate people to take out a local child or young person for fun activities.

Right now we are looking for applicants in the wider Newport area for a fabulous young person who enjoys the gym, boxing, cinema, food and chats. They would prefer a male, but we have other young people who would fit with a female volunteer.

Activities can include things like: playing football in the park, trampolining, cinema, food, swimming, climbing, play centres, beach, cycling, board game cafes, escape rooms, circus, shows, concerts, go karting etc.

We reimburse reasonable expenses, including travel, for you and your young person up to around £40 a month.

Preferred experience:
- Driving and use of a car due to sometimes rural locations. (We are unlikely to be able to find you a suitable match if you do not drive.)
- Ability to communicate in English.
- Basic IT skills for completing reports and submitting receipts via an easy to use App.

Benefits:
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
- Gain valuable experience in supporting children and families.
- Access to online training portal with hundreds of courses. - Access to local authority training.
- All travel and reasonable documented expenses reimbursed.

If you are passionate about helping others and making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.

Urban Youth is a dynamic start-up youth work charity dedicated to empowering disadvantaged young people. We will provide the skills, knowledge, and experiences young people need to thrive, boosting their confidence and self esteem and then opening doors to a brighter future.

Urban Youth was created due to the huge increase in youth on youth violance and our brand colour will be primarily Blood Red to represent the youth deaths, with White and Black as secondary colours.

We are looking for a volunteer with experience in creating a website who can join us and create us a wesbite that will promote our new youth work organisation.

We have a domain name but no hosting and ideally looking for free or very cheap hosting for our new start-up youth work organisation.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Volunteer your time to support us and we will be able to change young peoples lives by providing them with the skills, knowledge and experience to help them in life and also to help divert young people from crime, violence and making a positive contribution within their communities.

JOIN OUR TEAM!CHANGE A LIFE!

URBAN

YOUTH

We're creating a new youth work organisation called Urban Youth, a dynamic start-up youth work charity dedicated to empowering disadvantaged young people. We will provide the skills, knowledge, and experiences young people need to thrive, boosting their confidence and self esteem and then opening doors to a brighter future.

Urban Youth has been created due to the huge increase in youth on youth violance and we aim to provide young people with the essential life skills, opportunities and personal development that will divert them away from risky behaviours. 

We are looking for a volunteer with experience in logo graphic design who can create us a logo with an acompanying Brand Guidelines once the logo has been agreed to be used. We have an idea for our brand colour to be primarily Blood Red to represent the youth deaths across London and beyond, with White and Black as secondary colours, making our youth work charity feel 'urban' and allowing us to reach out to young people, schools and other organisations to really make a huge difference to young peoples lives. We are also open to the use of multiple colours to create a positive brand design too.

If you are happy to provide further assistance and support after you have designed the logo and brand guidelines, helping us design other important items such as Social Media Posts/Headers, Roll-Up Banner, Volunteer Booklet and more, we would really appreciate it but we dont expect any further help unless you are interested in carrying on.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Volunteer your time to support us and we will be able to change young peoples lives by providing them with the skills, knowledge and experience to help them in life and also to help divert young people from crime and violence and encourage them to make a positive contribution within their communities.

JOIN OUR TEAM!  CHANGE A LIFE!

URBAN

YOUTH

MAC-UK’s new Trustees will bring deep awareness of and connectivity across the  communities and systems that they serve. They will be conversant in public health and alternatives to  mainstream mental health approaches, and well placed to support and advocate MAC-UK’s youth-led,  co-produced approaches. They will also be confident leading the Board and ensuring a healthy and  collaborative relationship with the MAC-UK team. 

MAC-UK is particularly keen to hear from individuals who have experience of being excluded by the  systems it seeks to change, especially care, criminal justice and mental health services.

Looking ahead, MAC-UK is committed to: 

• Increasing opportunities for excluded young people to co-produce services; 

• Advancing equalities and inclusion across their team and partnerships; 

• Enabling youth-led service design and commissioning in the systems that affect young people’s lives; 

• Influencing a public health and preventative approach against violence and inequalities based on  creative, therapeutic and relational investment rather than punitive deterrents. 

• Improving our fundraising strategy

Treasurer main responsibilities:

• Overseeing the presentation of budgets, internal management accounts and annual financial statements to the Board of Trustees.

• Ensuring that proper accounting records are kept, and that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.

• Ensuring that robust and comprehensive financial policies are in place and being implemented, and supporting the development of policies covering financial reserves, and cost management.

• Monitoring and advising on the financial viability of the charity.

• Overseeing financial controls and adherence to systems, regularly liaising with the Co-Leadership team.

• Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan, including overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process

• Lead on the appointment of and liaison with external auditors.

• Oversee the development and implementation of systems for appraising, mitigating and reporting corporate risk.

• Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by relevant statutory bodies, for example, the Charity Commission and/or the Registrar of Companies.

• Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities and liaising with the Co-Leadership team to develop the financial understanding of the Board of Trustees.

The deadline for expressions of interest is Tuesday 1st October 2024 at 5pm.

Interviews will take place the week commencing 9th October 2024.

Are you passionate about social media and want to use your skills to make a difference? Youth Challenge Oxfordshire (YoCO) is looking for a dedicated volunteer to help manage and grow our online presence.

Role: Volunteer Social Media and Public Engagement Officer
Hours: 3 hours per week
Location: Remote (with occasional in-person meetings if required)

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage YoCO’s social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) by creating and scheduling engaging content.
• Increase our visibility online by responding to comments and messages, and encouraging engagement with our posts.
• Collaborate with our team to promote upcoming events, fundraising efforts, and volunteer opportunities.
• Highlight the successes of our programmes and the young people we work with.

Skills Required:

• A passion for social media and digital communication.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Creativity and the ability to create engaging posts that align with YoCO’s values and mission.
• Familiarity with social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to support a local charity that helps young people in Oxfordshire develop resilience, confidence, and life skills.
• Experience in non-profit social media management and public engagement.
• Flexible, remote working schedule (3 hours per week).
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.

About YoCO: Youth Challenge Oxfordshire is a charity that empowers young people aged 13-21 to build resilience, confidence, and leadership skills through personal challenges and community involvement. 

It Gets Better UK envisions a world where all LGBTQ+ youth are free to live equally and know their worthiness and power as individuals. We strive to tell the stories of LGBTQ+ people and to provide positive and reassuring messages to LGBTQ+ youth.

Founded in 2010 in America, the It Gets Better Project has since grown into a global movement, with affiliated charities in 20 different countries. We launched in the UK in October 2018 and have grown significantly since then. Our rapidly expanding organisation now includes a newly appointed staff team consisting of a CEO and a Volunteer Coordinator, alongside a dedicated team of volunteers across the UK.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking dynamic and committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees. We are particularly looking for expertise in the following key areas:

Key areas of expertise and desired backgrounds

• Corporate Partnerships and Strategic Fundraising:
  • Experience in securing and managing corporate partnerships, preferably within the charity sector. Knowledge of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and strategic fundraising initiatives that drive financial support and long-term relationships.
     
• Charity Law:
  • Extensive knowledge of UK charity law, with experience in providing legal advice on governance, compliance, contracts, and safeguarding within a charitable context.
     
• Small Charity Growth and Development:
  • Proven track record in leading or advising small charities through periods of growth. Expertise in strategic planning, resource management, volunteer engagement, and scaling operations sustainably.
     
• Community Engagement and Advocacy:
  • Deep understanding of the LGBTQ+ community, with experience in community organising, advocacy, or public engagement. Ability to build strong relationships with community stakeholders and effectively represent the charity’s mission.

Roles and responsibilities

As a trustee, you will play a critical role in guiding our strategic direction, ensuring good governance, and supporting the delivering of our mission. Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Oversight: Collaborate with fellow trustees and staff to develop and implement strategies that align with the charity’s goals and ensure its sustainable growth.
• Advisory Role: Provide expert advice in your area of expertise, whether that be corporate partnerships, legal matters, charity growth, or community engagement.
• Support and Advocacy: Act as an ambassador for the charity, promoting our work and engaging with key stakeholders to advance our mission.
• Operational Input: While our board is transitioning from an operational to a more strategic focus, trustees will still be expected to take on functional roles as needed, especially in areas where the charity requires additional support

Qualifications and skills

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ youth and can bring the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated commitment to advancing equality and inclusivity within the LGBTQ+ community.
• Relevant professional experience in one or more of the key areas listed above.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to contribute to high-level decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Willingness to dedicate time and expertise to the charity’s success.

Time commitment

• The Board meets at least four times a year.
• It is expected the trustees spent at least two hours a week on their duties.
• As we continue to transition our board to a more strategic focus, trustees may be asked to support operational tasks on an as-needed basis.

Note - this volunteer role will last 2 months initially, following 2 months of volunteering the incumbent may or may not be asked to stay on as a volunteer in this role. 

Youth Advantage UK are looking to recruit an Assistant Chief Operating Officer who is able to commit time and effort into providing continuity and consistency to the daily operations of the organization while maintaining operational success on a daily basis across the organization through practical strategic management support.

Key responsibilities:

• Be available regularly to support and guide management on complex or challenging matters 

• Support the line management of departmental heads and other management to ensure of operational success on a daily basis 

• To be involved in drafting and developing policy

• To work alongside the Chief Operating Officer to ensure of the smooth operations of the organization

• To be second or third in change of the daily operations of the organization 

Role requirements:

• To have over 2 years of experience at manager level or above

• To have previously had some responsibility for operations

• To have an understanding of HR, IT, Governance and Law

• To be able to provide strategic support

• To be able to use IT to an excellent standard 

• Good communication skills 

• Good literacy skills 

A Little About Us!

Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organization. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.

Why we need you!

Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organization. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!

What we offer!

Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organization who is looking to help young people in the UK.