Loneliness Awareness Manager (FLEXIBLE VOLUNTEER ROLE)

Volunteer Opportunity: Loneliness Awareness Manager

Are you passionate about changing the conversation around mental health and social isolation?

Do you have the empathy and drive to help us break the stigma of loneliness in London?

SUNSHINE Charity is a brand-new, London-based start-up with a big ambition: to reduce loneliness across our city. We are a volunteer-powered organisation, and we are looking for a dedicated Loneliness Awareness Manager to lead our educational and advocacy efforts.

The Role

As our Loneliness Awareness Manager, you will be the champion of our cause. Your mission is to ensure that Londoners understand that loneliness is not a personal failure, but a community challenge—and that SUNSHINE is here to help. You will work at the intersection of advocacy, education, and community outreach.

Key Responsibilities

• Advocacy & Education: Develop educational resources and talks that raise awareness about the realities of loneliness and how to support those who are isolated.

• Stigma Reduction: Lead campaigns that normalize the experience of loneliness, making it easier for people to reach out and connect.

• Community Outreach: Represent SUNSHINE at local forums, health boards, and community centres to build connections and highlight our programmes.

• Research & Insight: Keep up-to-date with the latest research on loneliness and social isolation, using these insights to help shape our programme delivery and messaging.

• Collaboration: Partner with our Communications lead to ensure our awareness-raising efforts are integrated into our broader public-facing strategy.

What We Are Looking For

• Empathetic Communicator: You are comfortable discussing sensitive topics with compassion and clarity.

• Advocacy Experience: You have an interest in or experience with campaigning, public speaking, or community advocacy.

• Passion for the Cause: You have a genuine desire to improve the lives of those suffering from social isolation and loneliness.

• Public Speaking/Presentation Skills: You are comfortable presenting to diverse audiences, from small community groups to local professionals.

• Values-Led: You share our vision of a connected London where no one feels left behind.

Why Join SUNSHINE?

• Be a Changemaker: Your work will directly challenge societal stigmas and encourage people to seek the connection they deserve.

• Build Your Advocacy Toolkit: Gain high-level experience in social advocacy and community engagement within a fast-paced start-up environment.

• Meaningful Impact: You will be at the front line of our efforts to ensure that loneliness is understood, recognised, and effectively addressed across London.

• Supportive Team: Join a group of like-minded individuals who are all working towards the common goal of a less lonely city.

How to Apply

If you are ready to help us lead the conversation on loneliness, we would love to hear from you.

Let’s grow SUNSHINE together.

SUNSHINE Charity is committed to inclusivity. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those who have lived experience of loneliness or have been impacted by it.