SUNSHINE SUNDAYS LEAD (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

SUNSHINE SUNDAYS LEAD (VOLUNTEER)

Create Calm, Joyful, Heart‑Warming Sunday Gatherings That Help People Facing Loneliness Feel Connected, Grounded & Ready for the Week Ahead

About SUNSHINE

SUNSHINE is a small but ambitious grassroots charity on a mission to reduce loneliness and help people feel truly seen, valued and connected. Every week, our volunteers bring warmth, joy and human connection to people who feel isolated, overlooked or alone.

SUNSHINE Sundays will be our flagship weekly ritual — a gentle, uplifting space where people can come together for conversation, creativity, reflection, community and warmth. We’re looking for a SUNSHINE Sundays Lead to bring these gatherings to life with heart, organisation and a deep sense of care.

Your Sundays will become a safe harbour for people who feel alone. Your leadership will help people end their week with connection, hope and belonging. Your presence will help SUNSHINE become a movement rooted in community.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Designing Warm, Uplifting Sunday Gatherings

• Plan and host weekly SUNSHINE Sunday sessions.

• Create a calm, welcoming atmosphere where people feel safe and valued.

• Shape sessions around conversation, creativity, gentle activities or community connection.

2. Welcoming People Facing Loneliness

• Greet participants with warmth, patience and encouragement.

• Support people who may feel anxious, shy or unsure about joining.

• Help everyone feel included, respected and part of the group.

3. Building Community & Belonging

• Facilitate gentle group moments, shared activities or reflective conversations.

• Encourage confidence, friendship and a sense of togetherness.

• Celebrate small steps — because they often mean the most.

4. Supporting Volunteers & Coordinating the Team

• Work with volunteers who help run the sessions.

• Ensure everyone understands their role and feels supported.

• Create a calm, organised environment for volunteers and participants.

5. Helping SUNSHINE Grow Across London

• Gather simple feedback to help improve future sessions.

• Share insights about what participants enjoy or need.

• Help shape a model that can expand to more neighbourhoods.

This Role Is for You If…

• You’re warm, friendly and love creating welcoming spaces.

• You care deeply about loneliness, wellbeing and community.

• You enjoy hosting, organising and bringing people together.

• You’re patient, kind and comfortable supporting people who may feel nervous.

• You’re based in or connected to London.

• You want to help build a new charity from the ground up.

Practical Details

• Location: In‑person across London + some remote planning.

• Time: Approx. 3-5 Hours per week (This is a fully flexible volunteer role with no set hours).

Why This Role Matters

Sundays can be the loneliest day of the week. Your SUNSHINE Sunday may be the moment someone feels less alone. Your welcome may be the first kindness they’ve felt in days. Your sessions may become a weekly anchor — a place where people feel seen, supported and connected.

This is not just a Sunday meetup. It’s community. It’s grounding. It’s hope — offered gently, week after week.

How to Apply

Send a short note about why this role speaks to you and your CV. We review applications on a rolling basis — join us and help bring SUNSHINE to life every Sunday.