Volunteer roles

The Children's Book Project is a national charity on a mission to tackle book poverty. We passionately believe that every child should have the opportunity to own a book and have, in the last year, celebrated gifting our 1 millionth book! We are looking for some wonderful volunteers to help us in managing book sorting and packing with a range of amazing corporate volunteers at our three HQs in Birmingham, Leeds and London.

We gift beautiful pre-loved and new books to schools and we gift within prison settings in order to reach children who may not otherwise have access to book ownership.

We are looking for volunteers in Birmingham, Leeds and London able to help us in the running of our book sorting days at each of our three HQs.  Ideally you will be able to commit to 2-3 days per half term.  (We work term-times only).  Our hours are 10am - 2:30pm.

We work with a range of amazing corporate volunteer teams who come to organise, sort and then pack our books in preparation for delivery. These corporate days are always full of energy and fun and we are looking for energetic and passionate people to support these events as Volunteer Coordinators - helping to make sure that there is a warm welcome, a clear plan for the day and that our one-off visitors can contribute productively.

What is required:

• On average, a commitment to 2 days per half term 
• Flexibility to travel to your local HQ for sorting and corporate volunteering days
• A can-do attitude and enjoyment of working as part of a team.

In return, you’ll get to be part of an extraordinary family of volunteers as we make a real and lasting difference to young lives – there is almost an immeasurable benefit to empowering a child to read for pleasure and we believe that no child should be denied access to a book through poverty. We would love your support!

At PSS, everything starts with people. We work alongside individuals, families and communities to create support shaped by real lives and real voices. Our mission is simple: to help create lives beyond limits, where everyone has choice, control and a genuine sense of belonging.

And we're looking for up to four new Trustees to join our brilliant Board as we move into an exciting new chapter. With a new Chief Executive, a fresh strategic plan for 2026–2030 and lots of ambition, now is a fantastic time to get involved.

Who we’re looking for

You don’t need previous board experience to apply. What matters most to us is who you are, what you care about and the perspective you bring.

We’d especially love to hear from people with experience in:

• Finance and audit
• Social care
• Commercial or market awareness
• Lived experience of services like ours

Above all, we’re looking for people who share our values – big-hearted, open-minded, genuine, professional and determined – and who believe in social justice, equity and inclusion.

What being a Trustee involves

As a Trustee, you’ll help shape the future of PSS by:

• Sitting on our Board and one of our sub-committees
• Helping guide our strategy and decision-making
• Making sure we’re safe, sustainable and true to our values
• Working in partnership with our teammates and the people we support

The time commitment is around one day a month, plus four Board meetings a year and two away days.

Why join us?

Being a Trustee at PSS is rewarding, meaningful and genuinely enjoyable. You’ll:

• Be part of a warm, supportive and values-led organisation
• Learn new skills and gain board-level experience
• Meet inspiring people from a wide range of backgrounds
• Do something you can be really proud of

Ready to find out more?

If this sounds like you (or someone you know), we’d love to hear from you.

Tall Roots is supporting us to recruit our new Trustees. Applications should be made via Tall Roots (click 'Redirect to Recruiter' to navigate to their website) and include a CV and covering letter that tells us why you want to join our Board and what you would want to bring to PSS as a Trustee.

The full candidate brief is available on Tall Roots' website, where you can you can also watch a short video to hear more about what it means to be part of PSS from some of the amazing people we support and our existing Trustees. 

We appreciate that applications can feel daunting. If you’d find it useful to speak to Mark at Tall Roots about any aspect of the roles or the process ahead of applying, please reach out direct via Tall Roots' website – he will be more than happy to help. The closing date for applications is Friday 13 February 2026.

Come and help us shape a future where everyone belongs.

BOARD MEMBER – EAST MIDLANDS, VOLUNTARY, FULL EXPENSES REIMBURSED

· Do you want to be a part of a vibrant and ambitious charity that delivers services to homeless people and others with a range of support needs?

· Do you have expertise in Housing or Finance?

· Do you have ambition to Chair a Board Committee?

· Do you want to contribute to the strategic direction of our successful and expanding organisation?

· Do you have a strong social conscience and the commitment to make a difference?

· If you have the motivation, vision and enthusiasm to join us in this exciting and challenging role, apply today!

Who Are We?

Framework is a registered charity delivering housing support, health, and employment services to people with a diverse range of needs. We assist rough sleepers and those who need help to keep their home. We support excluded youngsters as they make their way into adulthood and those starting or returning to work. We provide access to treatment for people with mental health issues and those using alcohol or substances, and we join up services for homeless people with multiple and complex needs.

Our 70 services across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Sheffield support more than 18,000 people each year and accommodate more than 1,300 people at any one time. Responding to their needs, respecting their choices and empowering them to achieve, we aim to make life better for our service users and those around them.

What We’re Looking For:

We are particularly keen to hear from people with expertise in Housing and Finance a finance/accounting qualification is essential). At least two successful candidates will also become members of the Audit and Risk Management Committee (ARM), with one having future aspirations to become the Chair of the ARM Committee.

By joining our Board of Trustees, you will be working alongside the Senior Leadership Team to navigate an external environment that is challenging and continually changing: budgets for support services have been drastically cut so we have to think carefully about how to create efficiency without compromising on quality.

Volunteering for Sense

Our amazing team of volunteers help us run over 100 shops across England and Wales.  Every donated item that you sort, prepare and sell helps to raise vital funds to support us in our mission to make sure no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our shops are at the heart of local communities – sharing the work of Sense, and helping to secure support for our life changing work.

What your role will involve

There are a variety of tasks that you can get involved with in the shop, including:

• Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service and a fantastic shopping experience
• Receiving donated goods from members of the public
• Sorting, steaming, tagging and preparing donated goods for sale
• Creating eye catching window and in-shop displays
• Keeping the shop floor well stocked, tidy, clean and organised
• Processing sales and serving on the till
• Promoting Gift Aid and other Sense fundraising initiatives
• Acting as an ambassador for Sense; promoting the shop and Sense in your local community
• Supporting with the recruitment and training of new volunteers
• Following new health and safety measures to ensure the safety of everyone

Will the role suit me? Yes, if you are:

• Motivated and hardworking
• Reliable, flexible and willing to do a variety of shop tasks
• A team player
• Friendly and helpful
• Passionate about customer service and enjoy interacting with people
• Respectful of others and their diversity
• Interested in supporting the work of Sense and want to make a difference to people who have complex disabilities and are deafblind.

What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?

• A full induction and ongoing support and guidance from your Shop Manager to make sure you feel confident in your role
• Support to develop new skills, knowledge and experience, in particular of a retail environment, but also skills such as teamwork, customer service, communication and using your initiative
• A reference for other paid or voluntary work (available on request)
• The opportunity to share your existing skills and experience to benefit others
• The chance to meet new people from a wide range of backgrounds and to join a passionate and committed team
• The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to Sense by raising vital income and raising the profile of Sense in your local community; changing the lives of those who have complex disabilities and are deafblind

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.

Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.

We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.

As a Trustee, you'll have expertise in HR and want to use your skills to make a real impact, influence positive change, and help us deliver our vision for the future.

You will:

• Contribute to the governance and oversight of the organisation.

• Provide a strategic perspective on HR matters, including workforce planning, policies, and compliance.

• Support the Board in ensuring best practice in people management and organisational development.

What we're looking for:

• Someone who will bring energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board

• Proven experience in HR leadership or senior advisory roles.

• Strong understanding of employment law, HR strategy, and organisational culture.

• Experience in improving equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace

• Commitment to our mission and values, with the ability to work collaboratively.

The role is voluntary, with a commitment of approximately 4-6 hours per month.

Closing date: Monday 2 February 17:00

Interview date: Tuesday 10 February - morning

REMIX IS LOOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Build the Team. Power the Movement.

�� Based in Shoreditch | Supporting London’s Future Leaders

Are you a people‑person with purpose in your heart and organisation in your DNA? Do you believe volunteers are the heartbeat of a movement — and that young people deserve the strongest team behind them?

REMIX is a youth-powered movement rooted in the heart of Shoreditch. We’re not your average charity — we’re a creative, culture-led force for social mobility, smashing barriers and building futures. From street-level to boardroom, we’re remixing the rules.

Now, we’re searching for a Volunteer Coordinator to help grow, support, and energise our volunteer family.

What You’ll Do:

• Recruit, onboard, and support volunteers across all REMIX programmes.
• Build a warm, inclusive, youth-friendly volunteer culture.
• Match volunteers to roles where they can thrive and make real impact.
• Keep communication flowing — updates, check-ins, reminders, and support.
• Help organise rotas, events, and training sessions.
• Work closely with the team to ensure volunteers feel valued, prepared, and inspired.
• Be the go-to person for all things volunteer experience.

You Are:

• A natural connector — someone who brings people together with ease.
• Organised, reliable, and great at keeping track of moving parts.
• Passionate about youth empowerment, equity, and community.
• A great communicator who listens, encourages, and supports.
• Someone who loves building relationships and creating positive experiences.
• Ready to give your time, energy, and heart to something bigger than yourself.

Why REMIX?

• Because we don’t just run programmes — we build movements.
• Because Shoreditch is our canvas and London is our stage.
• Because volunteers deserve to feel empowered, appreciated, and part of something meaningful.

As our Volunteer Coordinator, you won’t just manage people. You’ll nurture a community. You’ll strengthen a movement. You’ll help create the environment where young people can thrive.

This is your call to lead with heart.

This is your REMIX.

REMIX

EMPOWER. INSPIRE. TRANSFORM.

REMIX IS LOOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER CONTENT CREATOR / VIDEOGRAPHER

Capture the Movement. Tell the Story.

�� Based in Shoreditch | Creating for London’s Future Leaders

Are you a visual storyteller with creativity in your veins and purpose in your lens? Do you believe young people deserve to be seen, heard, and celebrated through powerful, authentic storytelling?

REMIX is a youth-powered movement rooted in the heart of Shoreditch. We’re not your average charity—we’re a creative, culture-led force for social mobility, smashing barriers and building futures. From street-level to studio, we’re remixing the rules.

Now, we’re searching for a Volunteer Content Creator / Videographer to help bring our movement to life.

What You’ll Do:

• Capture REMIX events, workshops, and youth moments with energy and authenticity.
• Create short-form content (reels, TikToks, highlight clips) that feels fresh, vibrant, and youth-led.
• Edit videos that showcase impact, amplify youth voices, and tell powerful stories.
• Work closely with our team and young people to co-create content that reflects their experiences.
• Build a visual identity that strengthens REMIX’s brand across all platforms.
• Help us show London what youth empowerment looks like.

You Are:

• A creative with heart—someone who sees stories everywhere.
• Confident with a camera (phone or DSLR) and comfortable shooting in dynamic environments.
• Skilled in editing tools (CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, DaVinci, or similar).
• Passionate about youth empowerment, culture, and social justice.
• Able to bring ideas, energy, and your own creative flair.
• Excited to volunteer your time to something meaningful and movement-driven.

Why REMIX?

• Because we don’t just create content—we create culture.
• Because Shoreditch is our canvas and London is our stage.
• Because young people deserve to see themselves represented with pride, power, and possibility.

As our Content Creator, you won’t just film moments. You’ll shape narratives. You’ll amplify voices. You’ll help build a movement.

This is your call to create.

This is your REMIX.

REMIX

EMPOWER. INSPIRE. TRANSFORM.

REMIX IS LOOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Design the Movement. Shape the Culture.

�� Based in Shoreditch | Creating for London’s Future Leaders

Are you a visual creative with bold ideas and a passion for youth culture? Do you believe design can inspire, empower, and spark real change?

REMIX is a youth-powered movement rooted in the heart of Shoreditch. We’re not your average charity—we’re a creative, culture-led force for social mobility, smashing barriers and building futures. From street-level to digital platforms, we’re remixing the rules.

Now, we’re searching for a Volunteer Graphic Designer to help bring our brand to life.

What You’ll Do:

• Craft bold, youth-friendly visuals for campaigns, events, and social media.
• Design graphics, posters, merch concepts, and digital assets that feel fresh and movement-led.
• Collaborate with young people to co-create visuals that reflect their voice and identity.
• Strengthen and evolve the REMIX brand across all platforms.
• Turn ideas into eye-catching designs that amplify our mission and impact.
• Help shape the visual culture of a growing youth movement.

You Are:

• A creative thinker with a strong sense of style and storytelling.
• Confident using design tools (Canva, Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, whatever your weapon of choice)
• Passionate about youth empowerment, culture, and social justice.
• Someone who loves bold colour, strong typography, and visuals with purpose.
• Excited to volunteer your time and creativity to something meaningful.
• Able to bring energy, ideas, and your own artistic flair.

Why REMIX?

• Because we don’t just design graphics—we design culture.
• Because Shoreditch is our canvas and London is our stage.
• Because young people deserve visuals that reflect their power, identity, and potential.

As our Graphic Designer, you won’t just make things look good. You’ll help build a movement. You’ll shape a brand. You’ll create visuals that inspire change.

This is your call to create.

This is your REMIX.

REMIX

EMPOWER. INSPIRE. TRANSFORM.

REMIX IS LOOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER CHAIR OF THE BOARD

Lead the Vision. Shape the Future.

�� Based in Shoreditch | Steering London’s Youth-Powered Movement

Are you a strategic thinker with purpose in your soul and a passion for social justice? Do you believe every young person deserves the confidence, tools, and opportunities to thrive, no matter their background?

REMIX is a youth-powered movement rooted in the heart of Shoreditch. We’re not your average charity—we’re a creative, culture-led force for social mobility, smashing barriers and building futures. From street-level to boardroom, we’re remixing the rules.

Now, we’re searching for a Volunteer Chair of the Board of Trustees to guide our next chapter.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the Board of Trustees with clarity, confidence, and a commitment to youth empowerment.
• Ensure REMIX stays mission-aligned, ethically grounded, and strategically ambitious.
• Support and challenge the CEO and leadership team to deliver meaningful impact.
• Strengthen governance, safeguarding, and long-term sustainability.
• Champion REMIX across London, building relationships, opening doors, and amplifying our mission.
• Create a culture of accountability, creativity, and collaboration at Board level.

You Are:

• A strategic leader with heart—able to see the big picture and the human story.
• Deeply committed to equity, youth voice, and social mobility.
• Skilled in governance, leadership, or organisational development.
• A connector who builds trust, inspires confidence, and brings people together.
• Ready to give your time, wisdom, and passion to a movement bigger than yourself.

Why REMIX?

• Because we don’t just talk about change—we live it.
• Because Shoreditch is our canvas and London is our stage.
• Because young people deserve more than opportunity—they deserve power.

As Chair, you won’t just oversee a charity. You’ll help shape a movement. You’ll guide a new generation of leaders. You’ll leave a legacy rooted in creativity, justice, and possibility.

This is your call to lead.

This is your REMIX.

REMIX

INSPIRE. EMPOWER. TRANSFORM.

REMIX IS HIRING A VOLUNTEER MARKETING & COMMS LEAD

Build the Brand. Amplify the Movement.

�� Shoreditch HQ | London-Wide Impact

We’re REMIX, a youth-powered, culture-led movement on a mission to level the playing field for young Londoners. We equip the next generation with the tools, skills, and confidence to thrive. And now, we’re looking for a Marketing & Communications Lead to help us tell that story loud, proud, and unapologetically bold.

Your Mission:

• Shape and grow the REMIX brand across London and beyond.
• Craft campaigns that connect with Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
• Lead our social media, content, and comms strategy.
• Collaborate with young people to co-create authentic, impactful storytelling.
• Build buzz, drive engagement, and make REMIX unmissable.

You Are:

• A creative thinker with a sharp eye for design, words, and culture.
• Passionate about youth empowerment and social justice.
• Fluent in TikTok trends, Insta aesthetics, and storytelling that sticks.
• Ready to roll up your sleeves and build something that matters.

Why REMIX?

• Because we’re not just building a brand, we’re building a movement.
• Because Shoreditch is our playground and London is our canvas.
• Because young people deserve a platform that reflects their power.

This is your chance to shape the voice of a generation.

This is your REMIX.

REMIX

INSPIRE. EMPOWER. TRANSFORM.

REMIX IS LOOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER CEO

Lead the Movement. Change the Game.

�� Based in Shoreditch | For London’s Future Leaders

Are you a visionary with fire in your belly and purpose in your soul? Do you believe every young person deserves the tools, skills, and confidence to thrive—no matter where they come from?

REMIX is a youth-powered movement rooted in the heart of Shoreditch. We’re not your average charity, we’re a creative, culture-led force for social mobility, smashing barriers and building futures. From street-level to boardroom, we’re remixing the rules.

Now, we’re on the hunt for a Volunteer CEO to lead our next chapter.

What You’ll Do:

• Be the face and fire of REMIX, leading with purpose, passion, and bold ideas.
• Drive strategy, partnerships, and impact across London’s youth landscape.
• Champion equity, creativity, and opportunity for the next generation.
• Inspire a team of changemakers and co-create with young people at every level.

You Are:

• A disruptor with heart, someone who sees potential where others see problems.
• Deeply committed to youth empowerment and social justice.
• A connector, a storyteller, a leader who listens.
• Ready to give your time, energy, and vision to something bigger than yourself.

Why REMIX?

• Because we don’t just talk about change, we live it.
• Because Shoreditch is our canvas and London is our stage.
• Because young people deserve more than a seat at the table, they deserve to build the table.

This is your call to lead.

This is your REMIX.

REMIX

EMPOWER. INSPIRE. TRANSFORM.

Individually and as part of the Trustee team to be the ‘guardians of charitable purpose’, making sure that all Board and Committee decisions put the needs of the beneficiaries first; safeguard the charity’s assets – both physical assets, including property, and intangible ones, such as its reputation ensuring these assets are used well, and in ensuring that the charity is run sustainably. 

To act reasonably and prudently in all matters relating to the charity and always bear the interests of The Hospice of St Francis in mind.

In certain circumstances, provide high-level entry to other organisations and institutions to which the charity might not otherwise have access, to further the interests of the beneficiaries of the charity

Individually and as part of the Trustee team to be the ‘guardians of charitable purpose’, making sure that all Board and Committee decisions put the needs of the beneficiaries first; safeguard the charity’s assets – both physical assets, including property, and intangible ones, such as its reputation ensuring these assets are used well, and in ensuring that the charity is run sustainably. 

To act reasonably and prudently in all matters relating to the charity and always bear the interests of The Hospice of St Francis in mind.

In certain circumstances, provide high-level entry to other organisations and institutions to which the charity might not otherwise have access, to further the interests of the beneficiaries of the charity

Main duties and Responsibilities:

· Set and maintain vision, mission and values

· Develop strategy, set overall policy, define strategic objectives and evaluating performance against agreed targets

· Assure continuous compliance with the legal and regulatory standards governing the operation of the charity, the charity governing document and any other relevant legislation, updating the articles of association as required.

· Assure proper financial control and ensure the application of resources is exclusively in pursuance of the charitable objects i.e. the charity must not spend money on activities that are not included in its objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are

· Assure the effective and efficient administration of the charity including funding, insurance and premises

· Assure that The Hospice of St Francis pursues its objects as defined in its governing document (e.g. the promotion of any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community in the district of providing palliative care at the Hospice, at patients home, in our Spring Centre and in the community, and in particular the advancement of education, the protection of health and the relief of distress and sickness)

· Assure employment procedures and policy and procedures for volunteering are compliant with legislation and regulation, subject to regular review and support the fulfilment of strategic objectives

· Assure risk assessments for all aspects of the business are carried out including accurate and timely reporting using the format of risk registers

· To contribute to, assure and maintain effective performance of the Board and Committees, including systems and processes for external assessment of these arrangements

· Support the CEO and Executive Team to fulfil their delegated responsibilities and hold them to account for delivery of strategic objectives

· To attend Board meetings quarterly, up to two Board awaydays annually and serve as a member of up to two Committees.

· Operate as a member of the Board of Trustees

· Able to be registered as a Directors of the Charity at Companies House, sharing ultimate responsibility for governing the charity and directing how it is managed and run. 

· Act as an ambassador supporting the work of the Hospice in generating income and in its relationship with the communities served.

Term of Office

Appointments are made on an initial 4 year term, with annual appraisal, with the option to serve a second term.

Where a Trustee has completed two terms and is selected as Chair of the Board of Trustees, or asked to undertake specific project work their term of office will be reset by People Governance Committee and ratified at the AGM.

Art Explora is a non-profit arts organisation that aims to share arts and culture with everyone - locally, nationally and internationally - and inspire new encounters between arts and audiences.

Arts at Home supports older people to access arts and culture by encouraging conversation and connection through art. We are looking for volunteers to participate in our "Arts at Home" sessions in residential care homes. In these sessions, you will introduce works of art of your choice and facilitate conversations around the artworks with residents. No prior professional experience is needed; we will provide you with the necessary training.

You will need to be able to travel to Birmingham locations independently (pre agreed local travel expenses paid). 

Why you'll love it:

• You will meet new people & alleviate feelings of loneliness through creativity and connection.
• You will be offered spaces on trips to galleries and theatres with our care setting residents as part of our ‘Art Explorers at...’ project. 
• You will learn about art, heritage, and history, through your research and other volunteers.
• You will develop communication and public speaking skills
• You will gain experience working with vulnerable adults and build an understanding of how art can support a sense of community and wellbeing. 

If you are a confident communicator and passionate about arts, we would love to hear from you!

Mencap’s goal is to make the UK the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to lead happy and healthy lives. To help us with this, we are currently looking for a volunteer to help support a person with a learning disability to travel to meetings or events.

The Travel Buddy Volunteer will support a Voices Council member who is a person with a learning disability (and possibly other disabilities) to attend a Voices Council meeting 4 times a year to travel from Wales to London and one regional meeting a year that is not in London. 

As a Travel Buddy Volunteer, you’ll support one person to attend:
• Four national Voices Council meetings a year in London
• One regional meeting a year in a different UK location

Even if you can only commit to one meeting a year, we would absolutely love to hear from you. Every bit of support makes a huge difference.

This role involves travelling with her on public transport the day before the meeting, staying overnight in a hotel, and supporting the person to get to Mencap’s London office on the day of the meeting. But it’s so much more than a journey of A to B, you’ll be:

• Enabling the Voices Council member to show up, share their voice, and shape decisions at Mencap
• Helping the Voices Council member to feel confident, calm and safe during the journey
• Encouraging the Voices Council member to build skills to travel more confidently over time

This is an ad-hoc opportunity with plenty of advance notice, giving you the flexibility to volunteer when you are able. All travel and hotel expenses for both you and the journey and the person you are supporting will be covered.

The 2026 dates are as follows:

24-25 February

5-6 May 

8-9 September

24-25 November

You’ll also have free time to explore London for the day while the member attends her meeting.

If you want to support someone’s independence, confidence and involvement in shaping Mencap’s future, this is a fantastic and truly rewarding opportunity.

About Mencap Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.

We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.