Volunteer volunteer roles in South east

Make a lasting impact as a WAY Volunteer Mentor —be the person you needed when you were younger.

We are looking for reliable, compassionate, and fun volunteers to spend just one hour a week for 12 months walking alongside a young person. We believe that consistent, long-term mentoring creates a life-changing, and long-lasting impact.

Why Join us?

• We carefully pair you with a young person based on shared interests, lived experiences, or career aspirations.
• Help your mentee build confidence, re-engage in education, or take their first steps into employment.
• You’ll receive dedicated training and ongoing support from our expert team.

Our Recruitment Process

1. Direct application via the WAY
2. Introduction call to get to know you.
3. Enhanced DBS check.
4. Mentor induction, training, and young person matching.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Our busy Homework Club is part of our delivery of child and family support services, in order that low income and vulnerable families have improved access to services, employment opportunities and life chances.

Do you have some teaching or coaching exeperince either as a parent, classroom assistant or teacher? On Fridays afternoons from 3.30-5pm the Centre provides an after-school Homework club during term time. Children from three local primary schools, and a few from Year 7 attend the club.  Many come from families where English is a second language.

Volunteers sit on a table with 1 or 2 children and provide help with their homework, maths and English work mostly, and some reading.  Volunteers commit to one session a week on Friday (3.30 – 5pm). 

Our Mission

Each Person Matters: The Cardinal Hume Centre enables families, children and young people to overcome poverty and avoid homelessness.

What are we looking for?

• Ideally you have some experience in teaching, either professionally, voluntary or at home with your own children. 
• You are friendly, patient and can have rapport with children easily.
• Able to help with maths and English at primary school level. 

What is the time commitment?

• Ideally at least one academic term
• Fridays, 3.30 – 5pm at The Cardinal Hume Centre

How will you be supported?

• You will be supported by the Family Services staff team. 
• You will have access to wide range of e-learning topics.  Child safeguarding and fire safety awareness is mandatory for all new volunteers.
• You will be reimbursed for travel expenses.

Our small friendly Charity Shop in South Westminster

As well as being an important source of revenue for the Centre, the shop on Horseferry Road is the public face of the Cardinal Hume Centre to the residents and workers of Westminster. It can be a very busy environment with lots of regular customers. You will be part of a friendly, international team!  You will receive excellent support and opportunities to learn team skills and customer service.  You can obtain a reference for future employers.

How does this role make a difference?

You will be part of the fundraising team, raising funds to support the work of the Cardinal Hume Centre and promoting the work of the Centre to the public.

What will you be doing?

Flexibility will be given where possible, but in general, volunteers will undertake the following tasks as part of this role:

· Customer service on the till

· Cashing up at the end of the day and walking the takings round to the reception and handing in to Finance Team

· Greeting and helping customers

· Replenishing the stock on the shop floor

· Sorting donations

· Helping present top items in window display and around the shop

· Promoting the work of the Centre to the public

Want to increase your skills in retail?

If you want to develop in this role, we are keen to support you.  There are more responsibilities you can take on in the shop, for example; opening and closing the shop, cashing up at the end of the day and helping with the induction of new volunteers.  Let us know if this interests you.  We also have employment advisors who can provide employment support.  Furthermore, if you want to expand your experience in the voluntary sector, you can combine your role in the shop with a volunteer role elsewhere in the organisation.

What are we looking for?

No special qualifications are needed to work in our shop, as relevant training will be given, however, we will be asking for the following qualities:

· Over 18+

· Good spoken English needed – at least Entry Level 3

· The ability to contribute to a positive team culture and atmosphere

· Be able to provide a friendly, high-quality service to customers

· A commitment to equal opportunities and to treating all individuals who visit or work in the shop with dignity and respect

· Physically fit - able to lift light bags and boxes and to comfortably use the stairs between the shop floor and the stock room.  Manual handling training will be given.

What is the time commitment?

The shop opening hours are 10am – 4.30pm, Monday – Friday.  A full or half day (10 – 1pm or 1 – 4.30pm) is ideal, but weare flexible and are grateful for even a couple of hours help each week. Ideally, volunteers will commit to a period of at least 4 months.

How will you be supported?

· You will be supported and trained in all areas of retail and customer service by the Charity Shop Manager and the Assistant Shop Manager.

· You will receive a Centre induction from a Volunteer Coordinator

· You will be reimbursed for reasonable and agreed ‘out-of-pocket’ expenses such as travel and also lunch if working a full day.

· For volunteers who stay for more than three months, we are happy to provide a reference.

Volunteer Social Media Assistant

The role of the Social Media Assistant will be to assist the Marketing & Social Media Trustee with ad-hoc tasks and campaign delivery. This remote volunteer role is a fantastic opportunity to hone your social media skills, while helping a growing charity to extend its reach and engagement even further.

You will be working with a team of social media assistants, as well as the events team. This role is varied and provides a great opportunity to be creative; from helping create graphics to promote our events, responding to messages from members of the public, to sinking your teeth into a campaign, the Social Media Assistant role offers a varied and exciting workload.

We welcome applications from minority backgrounds, particularly the queer Muslim community. The post holder would need to be based in the UK

What you’ll be doing:

• Creating graphics and copy for a variety of social media posts

• Helping develop campaigns alongside the Marketing & Social Media Trustee to implement across our social media channels

• Drafting statements in response to relevant global events, to ensure Hidayah is at the forefront,

• Responding to messages on social media channels in a professional and sympathetic manner

• Monitoring engagement on social media channels; responding to messages, engaging with followers and liking/sharing relevant posts from other organisations

Who are Hidayah?

Hidayah LGBT are a UK based charity who are dedicated to supporting and empowering queer Muslims. We operate on a remote and entirely volunteer-run basis, with volunteers based around the UK. We run events for queer Muslims across the UK, from walks and cafe meet ups, to Ramadan Iftars, Pride events, book clubs, and much more. We also provide a safe online community for queer Muslims to connect and find friendships. Our core values of care, connect, and growth, are the heart of everything we do. 

Despite being a small charity, we are growing year upon year. We are in the process of completing our own research, and have created bespoke trauma-informed training programmes for organisations. We want to be able to continue this vital work, and would love to have you be a part of growing our organisation even further.

How much commitment is required?

We are flexible around your own schedule. As much of the role is ad-hoc, you may find some weeks you devote more hours than others, but we estimate around 2 hours per week are required on average. We appreciate that everyone’s capacities differ; therefore, this is something that can be discussed at the interview stage. 

Knowledge and experience criteria

Essential:

• Have experience of using social media in a professional manner (Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn)

• Strong content and copywriting skills; the ability to develop aesthetically pleasing graphics and appropriate, engaging copy 

• Good communication skills

• Creative and proactive attitude, with a willingness to learn

• Can work well independently and as part of a team

• Organised with a good attention to detail; ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

• Supportive of the aims, vision and mission of Hidayah.

Desirable:

• Have experience of  video editing for social media use/using video editing software

• Previous experience with creating content for charities/non-profit organisations 

• Experience with using social media scheduling tools (Hootsuite) and Canva

• Willingness to attend in-person Hidayah events

• Awareness of issues affecting the queer and/or Muslim communities

What benefits do I get from this role?

• Contributing to Hidayah’s cause. 

• Development of professional and personal skills. 

• Reference for your CV

• Chance to work with some amazing and passionate people

Join our team of befrienders! You will support us to reach some of the most isolated adults in your community to reduce their feelings of loneliness, build friendships and provide support for mental wellbeing. You will support people to relight a spark to continue a hobby, interest or encourage them to explore and participate in new social activities.

You will support individuals to rebuild their lives beyond crisis.

Loneliness and isolation can affect anyone in life, whatever their age or family situation. Official data from the Office for National Statistics shows that rates of depression doubled during the COVID pandemic, and one of the major causes of depression is isolation.

What you will be doing

• Agree a mutual time and frequency to meet in the local community
• To develop and promote a positive relationship with your befriendee
• To encourage your befriendee to engage in social activities and support them in doing so whilst building their confidence
• To support your befriendee in developing their goals and social skills
• Encourage your befriendee to make links with community services, based on their identified goals

The skills you need

• Good listening and communication skills
• Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere which motivates and inspires others
• Willingness to engage in activities in the community
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality and follow professional boundaries

What's in it for you

• Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
• Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
• Valuing You - Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.

Are you a fluent Farsi speaker with a passion for helping others? We are seeking dedicated volunteers to assist women in improving their English language skills. Improving someone’s understanding and spoken English language, will allow individuals to communicate and connect with people in their local community, widen their network of friendships and relationships, and provide people opportunity to improve their employability skills. 

We are looking for a face-to-face volunteer for a minimum of 1 hour per week who is available between hours 11am – 2.30pm Monday-Friday!

What you will be doing

• To support individuals who are not confident with spoken English to develop their reading, writing and conversational skills through one-to-one sessions.
• Agree a mutual agreeable time and frequency that works for both parties
• Engage in conversation, allowing the person to feel supported and comfortable to practice speaking English Preparing and delivering sessions independently including setting work and assessing
• To keep records of conversations and update the support worker on progress of sessions.

The skills you need

• Good communication skills
• Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere
• Fluent in Farsi and English

What's in it for you

• Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications.
• Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
• Valuing You - Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.

We are looking for a friendly and reliable, qualified volunteer to support a small fishing group. The aim of the group is to reduce social isolation and support wellbeing by creating a relaxed, welcoming space where people can enjoy being outdoors, learn basic fishing skills, and connect with others.

What you will be doing

• Supporting and engaging a small group during relaxed, beginner friendly fishing sessions
• Demonstrating basic coarse fishing techniques and helping clients build confidence
• Encouraging gentle conversation and positive social interaction in a calm, outdoor setting
• Provide a listening ear and friendly, non-judgmental support and encouragement
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and supportive group environment
• Feedback any relevant observations after sessions
• Supporting with setting up and packing away shared equipment

The skills you need

• A friendly, patient and approachable manner
• Confidence engaging with people who may experience loneliness, low mood or mental health challenges

What's in it for you

• Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
• Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
• Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun.

HELP BUILD SOMETHING THAT MATTERS

MINDSET Charity is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to help build our volunteering programme from the ground up.

We’re building MINDSET — a brand‑new, energetic mental health charity for men and boys in London.

Our focus is simple: practical, non‑clinical tools that actually feel good to use. Motivational interviewing. Solution‑focused approaches. Self‑improvement practices. Life coaching. Mentoring. Real conversations that help men understand themselves better, strengthen their mindset and take confident steps towards healthier futures.

Our mission is clear: to be the bridge into mental health — a safe, stigma‑free starting point where men and boys can reflect, set goals and get support long before crisis point.

Through our programmes, workshops and support, we equip men and boys with the skills and techniques that build resilience, boost wellbeing and create lasting change.

MINDSET is where growth begins — and where positive futures take shape.

THE ROLE: VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR (VOLUNTEER)

This is a founding role — a chance to help build a charity and its volunteer culture from day one.

As our Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll work closely with the Founder to set up, organise and manage MINDSET’s volunteering programme, ensuring volunteers feel welcomed, supported, valued and inspired.

You’ll lead on recruiting new volunteers, onboarding them into their roles, and creating an outstanding volunteer experience that follows good practice in volunteering and volunteer management.

You will help us with:

• Designing and setting up MINDSET’s volunteer programme

• Recruiting volunteers for our programmes, workshops and pilot projects

• Creating a warm, supportive and structured onboarding process

• Coordinating volunteer roles, schedules and responsibilities

• Keeping volunteers engaged, motivated and connected to our mission

• Developing recognition, appreciation and reward practices

• Ensuring volunteers feel part of a positive, stigma‑free community

• Building simple, effective systems for volunteer management

• Supporting the Founder with programme delivery and volunteer coordination

This role is perfect for someone who loves people, enjoys building systems, and wants to create a volunteer experience that feels meaningful, supportive and inspiring.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bring your experience in volunteer management.
• Bring your people skills.
• Bring your organisation and creativity.
• Bring your passion for building a positive volunteer culture.
• Help us build something powerful, welcoming and life‑changing.

Could you help us make MINDSET happen?

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE WITH EXPERIENCE IN:

• Volunteer coordination or volunteer management
• Setting up or developing volunteer programmes
• Recruitment, onboarding or people‑focused roles
• Youth work, community work or wellbeing programmes
• Coaching, mentoring or personal development (bonus)
• Start‑up or small charity operations
• Safeguarding or risk management (bonus)

If you care about men’s wellbeing, believe in early intervention, and want to help build a charity with heart, purpose and ambition — this role is for you.

JOIN THE TEAM.

JOIN TEAM MINDSET.

HELP BUILD SOMETHING THAT MATTERS

MINDSET Charity is looking for a Volunteer Operations Lead (Programme Development) to support the Founder and help build our programmes from the ground up.

We’re building MINDSET — a brand‑new, energetic mental health charity for men and boys in London.

Our focus is simple: practical, non‑clinical tools that actually feel good to use. Motivational interviewing. Solution‑focused approaches. Self‑improvement practices. Life coaching. Mentoring. Real conversations that help men understand themselves better, strengthen their mindset and take confident steps towards healthier futures.

Our mission is clear: to be the bridge into mental health — a safe, stigma‑free starting point where men and boys can reflect, set goals and get support long before crisis point.

Through our programmes, workshops and support, we equip men and boys with the skills and techniques that build resilience, boost wellbeing and create lasting change.

MINDSET is where growth begins — and where positive futures take shape.

THE ROLE: OPERATIONS LEAD - PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT (VOLUNTEER)

This is a founding role — a chance to help build a charity and its programmes from day one.

As our Operations Lead, you’ll work closely with the Founder to design, set up, organise and manage MINDSET’s pilot programmes, including:

• Schools Work Programme
• 6‑Week Self Improvement Programme
• 12‑Week Self Improvement Programme
• Life Coaching Programme
• Personal Development Programme
• And future programmes as we grow

You’ll bring structure, organisation and creativity to help turn ideas into real, meaningful experiences for men and boys across London.

This role is perfect for someone who loves building programmes, shaping services, coordinating people and making things work smoothly.

You will help us with:

• Designing and developing new programmes from concept to delivery
• Setting up simple, effective operational systems that support programme delivery
• Coordinating volunteers, mentors, coaches and facilitators
• Organising sessions, timetables, resources and logistics
• Supporting the Founder with programme planning and implementation
• Testing, refining and improving pilot programmes as they grow
• Ensuring programmes feel welcoming, human, practical and stigma‑free
• Building relationships with schools, partners and community organisations

Previous experience in service or programme development is essential.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bring your programme development experience.
• Bring your organisational skills.
• Bring your creativity and problem‑solving.
• Bring your passion for helping men and boys build stronger futures.
• Help us build something powerful, practical and life‑changing.

Could you help us make MINDSET happen?

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE WITH EXPERIENCE IN:

• Service or programme development (required)
• Youth work, schools work or community programmes
• Mental health, wellbeing or personal development
• Coaching, mentoring or behaviour‑change programmes
• Start‑up or small charity operations
• Volunteer coordination
• Safeguarding or risk management (bonus)
• Partnership building or community engagement

If you care about men’s wellbeing, believe in early intervention, and want to help build a charity with heart, purpose and ambition — this role is for you.

JOIN THE TEAM.

JOIN TEAM MINDSET.

HELP BUILD SOMETHING THAT MATTERS

MINDSET Charity is looking for a Volunteer Chair of the Board to help lead and shape our founding team.

We’re building MINDSET — a brand‑new, energetic mental health charity for men and boys in London.

Our focus is simple: practical, non‑clinical tools that actually feel good to use. Motivational interviewing. Solution‑focused approaches. Self‑improvement practices. Life coaching. Mentoring. Real conversations that help men understand themselves better, strengthen their mindset and take confident steps towards healthier futures.

Our mission is clear: to be the bridge into mental health — a safe, stigma‑free starting point where men and boys can reflect, set goals and get support long before crisis point.

Through our programmes, workshops and support, we equip men and boys with the skills and techniques that build resilience, boost wellbeing and create lasting change.

MINDSET is where growth begins — and where positive futures take shape.

THE ROLE: CHAIR OF THE BOARD (VOLUNTEER)

This is a founding leadership role — an opportunity to help build a charity from the ground up.

As our Chair, you will guide the Board, support the Founder, and help shape MINDSET’s strategic direction. You’ll bring confidence, clarity and experience to ensure our governance is strong, our decision‑making is sound, and our mission stays front and centre as we grow.

This role is ideal for someone with previous charity board or Chair experience who wants to use their leadership to create real social impact.

You will help us with:

• Providing clear, steady leadership to the Board of Trustees

• Ensuring effective governance, oversight and decision‑making

• Supporting the Founder in a collaborative way

• Leading Board meetings, setting agendas and ensuring productive discussion

• Helping shape MINDSET’s long‑term strategy, priorities and direction

• Building a positive, motivated and high‑performing Board culture

• Acting as an ambassador for MINDSET with partners, funders and stakeholders

• Ensuring the charity operates safely, responsibly and in line with UK charity regulations

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bring your leadership.
• Bring your experience of charity boards.
• Bring your strategic thinking.
• Bring your ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Help us build something powerful, purposeful and lasting.

Could you help us make MINDSET happen?

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE WITH EXPERIENCE IN:

• Chairing charity or community organisation boards
• Trustee leadership or governance
• Strategic planning and organisational development
• Charity start‑ups or early‑stage growth
• Partnership building, stakeholder engagement or fundraising
• Mental health, wellbeing or community support (bonus)
• Safeguarding or risk management (bonus)

If you care about men’s wellbeing, believe in early intervention, and want to help build a charity with heart, purpose and ambition — this role is for you.

JOIN THE TEAM.

JOIN TEAM MINDSET.

HELP BUILD SOMETHING THAT MATTERS

MINDSET Charity is looking for a Volunteer Treasurer to join our founding Board of Trustees.

We’re building MINDSET — a brand‑new, energetic mental health charity for men and boys in London.

Our focus is simple: practical, non‑clinical tools that actually feel good to use. Motivational interviewing. Solution‑focused approaches. Self‑improvement practices. Life coaching. Mentoring. Real conversations that help men understand themselves better, strengthen their mindset and take confident steps towards healthier futures.

Our mission is clear: to be the bridge into mental health — a safe, stigma‑free starting point where men and boys can reflect, set goals and get support long before crisis point.

Through our programmes, workshops and support, we equip men and boys with the skills and techniques that build resilience, boost wellbeing and create lasting change.

MINDSET is where growth begins — and where positive futures take shape.

THE ROLE: TREASURER (VOLUNTEER)

This is a founding role — a chance to help build a charity from day one.

As our Treasurer, you’ll oversee MINDSET’s financial health and help us build strong, transparent systems from the start. You’ll guide the Board on financial decision‑making, ensure compliance with UK charity regulations, and help us grow responsibly and sustainably.

This role is ideal for someone with UK accounting or finance experience who wants to use their skills to make a meaningful difference.

You will help us with:

• Maintaining accurate financial records and accounts

• Supporting the development of budgets, forecasts and financial plans

• Ensuring compliance with UK charity finance and reporting requirements

• Advising the Board on financial strategy, sustainability and risk

• Overseeing banking, payments, donations and financial controls

• Preparing simple, clear financial reports for Trustee meetings

• Helping build financial systems suitable for a start‑up charity

You don’t need charity finance experience — just solid UK accounting knowledge, good judgement, and a commitment to helping us build something impactful.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bring your financial expertise.
• Bring your clarity and confidence with numbers.
• Bring your ideas for simple, effective financial systems.
• Help us build strong foundations for a charity with big ambitions.

Could you help us make MINDSET happen?

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE WITH EXPERIENCE IN:

• UK Accounting / Bookkeeping
• Charity finance (bonus, not essential)
• Budgeting, forecasting or financial planning
• Financial controls and risk management
• Treasurer or finance roles in charities or community organisations
• Governance and compliance
• Start‑up or small charity operations

If you care about men’s wellbeing, believe in early intervention, and want to help build a charity with heart, purpose and ambition — this role is for you.

JOIN THE TEAM.

JOIN TEAM MINDSET.

HELP BUILD SOMETHING THAT MATTERS

MINDSET Charity is looking for a Volunteer Company Secretary to join our founding Board of Trustees.

We’re building MINDSET — a brand‑new, energetic mental health charity for men and boys in London.

Our focus is simple: practical, non‑clinical tools that actually feel good to use. Motivational interviewing. Solution‑focused approaches. Self‑improvement practices. Life coaching. Mentoring. Real conversations that help men understand themselves better, strengthen their mindset and take confident steps towards healthier futures.

Our mission is clear: to be the bridge into mental health — a safe, stigma‑free starting point where men and boys can reflect, set goals and get support long before crisis point.

Through our programmes, workshops and support, we equip men and boys with the skills and techniques that build resilience, boost wellbeing and create lasting change.

MINDSET is where growth begins — and where positive futures take shape.

THE ROLE: COMPANY SECRETARY (VOLUNTEER)

This is a founding role — a chance to help build a charity from day one.

As our Company Secretary, you’ll be the steady hand that keeps MINDSET organised, compliant and running smoothly. You’ll support the Board, strengthen our governance, and help ensure we operate safely, responsibly and with integrity as we grow.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys structure, clarity, good documentation and helping a new organisation build strong foundations.

You will help us with:

• Ensuring MINDSET meets its legal and regulatory responsibilities

• Supporting the Chair and Trustees with governance and decision‑making

• Preparing and maintaining key documents, records and policies

• Coordinating Board meetings, agendas and minutes

• Helping shape simple, effective systems that support a start‑up charity

• Providing guidance on best practice in charity governance

• Keeping us aligned, organised and moving forward with confidence

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bring your experience.
• Bring your ideas.
• Bring your attention to detail.
• Bring your commitment to good governance.
• Help us build something powerful from the ground up.

Could you help us make MINDSET happen?

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE WITH EXPERIENCE IN:

• Governance / Company Secretary roles
• Charity compliance and regulation
• Policy writing and documentation
• Board support and administration
• Start‑up or small charity operations
• Strategic planning and development
• Safeguarding or risk management (bonus)
• HR, volunteer management or organisational development (bonus)

If you care about men’s wellbeing, believe in early intervention, and want to help build a charity with heart, purpose and ambition — this role is for you.

JOIN THE TEAM.

JOIN TEAM MINDSET.

HELP BUILD SOMETHING THAT MATTERS

MINDSET Charity is looking for Volunteer Trustees to join our founding Board.

We’re building MINDSET — a brand‑new, energetic mental health charity for men and boys in London.

Our focus is simple: practical, non‑clinical tools that actually feel good to use. Motivational interviewing. Solution‑focused approaches. Self‑improvement practices. Life coaching. Mentoring. Real conversations that help men understand themselves better, strengthen their mindset and take confident steps towards healthier futures.

Our mission is clear: to be the bridge into mental health — a safe, stigma‑free starting point where men and boys can reflect, set goals and get support long before crisis point.

Through our programmes, workshops and support, we equip men and boys with the skills and techniques that build resilience, boost wellbeing and create lasting change.

MINDSET is where growth begins — and where positive futures take shape.

• As a Trustee, you’ll help shape that future.
• Bring your experience.
• Bring your ideas.
• Bring your networks.
• Help us build something powerful from the ground up.

Could you help us make MINDSET happen?

We’re especially interested in Trustees with experience in:

• Trustee Experience
• Fundraising / Grant Writing / Donor Relations / Corporate Partnerships
• Mental Health
• Safeguarding
• Service or Programme Development
• Community Engagement
• Commissioning / Bid Writing / Partnership Development
• Start‑up, Small, Medium or Large Charities
• Governance / Company Secretary
• Accounting / Finance / Treasurer
• Chairperson Skills
• Strategic Planning & Development
• Male‑Targeted Marketing / Communications / PR
• Digital / Tech
• HR / Staffing / Volunteer Management
• Youth / Education Advocacy

JOIN THE TEAM.

JOIN TEAM MINDSET.

We're looking for a knowledgeable and detail-oriented volunteer Data Protection Lead to help ensure Been There maintains strong, proportionate and effective data protection, information governance and GDPR compliance arrangements. 

This role builds on data protection work already established within the charity. Working closely with the Operations Lead, you'll take forward and develop our existing policies, processes and protections, helping us strengthen our approach as the organisation grows. 

The role will provide ongoing oversight, advice and support across the charity's data protection activities. Some responsibilities will involve regular or periodic reviews, while others will arise on an occasional or as-needed basis, such as supporting a data breach, DPIA, subject access request or changes to our systems and processes. 

You'll work alongside the Operations Lead to identify risks, improve processes and ensure our approach to data protection remains practical, proportionate and appropriate for a small but growing charity. 

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with professional experience in data protection, compliance or information governance who would like to use their expertise to make a meaningful difference. 

What We're Looking For 

Essential Skills & Experience 

• Demonstrable professional experience in data protection, GDPR, information governance, compliance or a related field. 

• Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR and UK Data Protection legislation. 

• Experience developing, implementing or reviewing data protection policies, procedures or information governance frameworks. 

• Experience providing practical advice on data protection, compliance or information governance. 

• Understanding of data security principles and best practice. 

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills. 

• Ability to assess risk and make practical, proportionate recommendations. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to work independently and provide objective advice and constructive challenge where appropriate. 

• Comfortable working remotely and collaboratively with a small team. 

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and SharePoint permissions management. 

  Personal Qualities 

  Ethical & Trustworthy 

  You understand the importance of confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism. 

  Detail-Oriented 

  You have a keen eye for detail and enjoy reviewing processes, policies and identifying risks. 

  Collaborative 

  You enjoy working alongside others to improve systems, governance and organisational compliance. 

  Solution-Focused 

  You provide practical, proportionate advice that helps the organisation achieve its goals safely and responsibly. 

  Mission-Driven 

  You're passionate about helping charities operate responsibly while supporting people who need help. 

• Desirable 

• Experience acting as a Data Protection Officer or Data Protection Lead. 

• Relevant qualification in data protection, GDPR or information governance. 

• Experience within the charity sector. 

• Experience with CRM systems and cloud-based platforms. 

• Familiarity with safeguarding environments and handling sensitive personal information.