Volunteer volunteer roles in West midlands

About this Role: Volunteer Financial Specialist

Location: Remote

Commitment: Part-time (Volunteer, Pro Bono)

Hours: 10–15 hours per week

Duration: Minimum 3- 6 months

Professional Volunteering

Professional volunteering is skills‑based service performed with the same reliability, accountability, and quality expected in a paid professional role. Volunteers are core contributors whose work directly supports our mission of global compassion, collaboration, and action. Expectations include:

• Consistent weekly availability

• Timely communication and responsiveness

• Ownership of assigned tasks and follow‑through

• Participation in team meetings and workflows

• Alignment with organizational values and processes

About Solution Community

Solution Community is an international 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization building a global platform that connects nonprofits, businesses, philanthropists, and volunteers to drive actionable social change. With volunteers from 70+ countries and contributors from world-leading companies, we are a collaborative ecosystem committed to compassion, innovation, and impact.

Our Mission:

To foster a global community of compassion, uniting individuals and organizations to solve the world’s social problems. We are the bridge that connects non-profits, businesses, philanthropists, and volunteers, empowering them to create meaningful change for current and future generations.

Our Vision:

Imagine a world where every person has the opportunity to thrive — a world united by collaboration, compassion, and action. At Solution Community, we are turning that vision into reality, driving transformative change that reshapes the future.

Role Summary

The Financial Specialist supports Solution Community's financial infrastructure by maintaining accurate records, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring compliance across financial processes. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented finance professional who thrives in structured systems, values transparency, and wants to contribute to a mission-driven global organization.

You will report to and work closely with the CFO, Finance Team, and Operations to ensure financial accuracy, audit readiness, and efficient workflows that support organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Recordkeeping

• Maintain accurate financial records, including A/P, A/R, reimbursements, and expense tracking.

• Support monthly reconciliations across accounts, digital tools, and financial platforms.

• Organize and maintain digital financial documentation for audit readiness.

Budgeting & Reporting Support

• Assist with preparing budget drafts, forecasts, and spending summaries.

• Contribute to monthly and quarterly financial reports for leadership and stakeholders.

• Track program and departmental spending to ensure alignment with approved budgets.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Support adherence to nonprofit financial regulations, internal policies, and documentation standards.

• Assist with grant reporting requirements and donor financial documentation.

• Help maintain internal controls, approval workflows, and financial governance practices.

Process Improvement & Systems Support

• Contribute to the development and refinement of financial procedures, templates, and tools.

• Support the implementation of financial systems that improve accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial processes integrate smoothly with operations.

Qualifications

Required

• 1-2 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, finance, or nonprofit financial operations.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to work with financial tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel, or similar platforms).

• Strong organizational skills and comfort working in a remote, digital environment.

• Integrity, confidentiality, and alignment with Solution Community’s mission and values.

Preferred

• Experience with nonprofit financial compliance (e.g., 501(c)(3) reporting, grant tracking).

• Familiarity with digital finance tools (e.g., Dext, Plooto, ApprovalMax, Expensify).

• Experience supporting audits, reconciliations, or financial clean-up projects.

What You Gain

• Experience contributing to a global nonprofit with volunteers from 70+ countries.

• Opportunities to collaborate with professionals from leading global companies.

• Skill development in nonprofit finance, compliance, and digital financial systems.

• A supportive, mission-driven environment that values autonomy, clarity, and impact.

• A formal recommendation upon successful completion of the volunteer term.

About this Role: Senior Performance Analyst (Volunteer)

Location: Remote

Commitment: Part-time (volunteer, pro bono role)

Contribution Requirements: minimum 10–15 hours a week; minimum 3- 6 months.

Professional Volunteering

Professional volunteering is skills‑based service performed with the same reliability, accountability, and quality expected in a paid professional role. Volunteers are core contributors whose work directly supports our mission of global compassion, collaboration, and action. Expectations include:

• Consistent weekly availability

• Timely communication and responsiveness

• Ownership of assigned tasks and follow‑through

• Participation in team meetings and workflows

• Alignment with organizational values.

About Solution Community:

Solution Community is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, pioneering an innovative social platform dedicated to enabling actionable change. With volunteers from over 70 countries, we are a testament to the power of global collaboration. Our team members bring experiences from some of the world’s most successful companies, including Apple, Toyota, Google, Netflix, Walmart, Meta, and many others, creating a rich tapestry of knowledge and passion.

Our Mission:

To foster a global community of compassion, uniting individuals and organizations to solve the world’s social problems. We are the bridge that connects non-profits, businesses, philanthropists, and volunteers, empowering them to create meaningful change for current and future generations.

Our Vision:

Imagine a world where every person has the opportunity to thrive - a world united by collaboration, compassion, and action. At Solution Community, we are turning that vision into reality, driving transformative change that reshapes the future.

Summary of Role:

As our Senior Performance Analyst, you will be a driving force behind organizational excellence, working closely with the Head of Organizational Performance to design, implement, and continuously refine systems that measure, track, and elevate impact across all functions. You will turn vision into measurable outcomes, ensuring that every initiative contributes meaningfully to our mission.

Responsibilities

• Design Performance Frameworks: Develop and implement organization-wide performance measurement systems, including KPIs, OKRs, and impact metrics that align with strategic priorities.

• Drive Accountability and Clarity: Partner with team leads to define success metrics, track progress, and ensure transparency in performance across departments and initiatives.

• Analyze and Elevate Impact: Translate data into insights, identifying performance gaps, opportunities, and actionable recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency.

• Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with cross-functional teams to embed a culture of performance, learning, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

• Support Strategic Execution: Assist the Head of Organizational Performance in aligning initiatives with overarching goals, ensuring consistent follow-through and measurable outcomes.

• Build Scalable Systems: Create tools, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms that enable real-time performance tracking and long-term scalability.

• Champion a Culture of Growth: Encourage reflection, learning, and innovation by promoting best practices in performance management and organizational development.

Qualifications

• Experienced Performance Leaders: You bring 5+ years of experience in performance management, strategy execution, operations, consulting, or a related field, with a proven ability to drive measurable outcomes.

• Analytical Thinkers: You are highly data-driven, comfortable working with metrics, and skilled at translating complex information into clear, actionable insights.

• Collaborative Influencers: You excel at working across diverse teams, building alignment, and fostering accountability without formal authority.

• Systems Builders: You have experience designing scalable frameworks, dashboards, or tools that improve organizational performance and clarity.

• Mission-Aligned Changemakers: You are passionate about social impact and motivated to contribute your skills to a purpose-driven, global organization.

What We Offer

• Global collaboration with leaders and strategists from top global companies

• Meaningful impact on global causes and communities

• A vibrant, multicultural team spanning 70+ countries

• A supportive environment rooted in compassion, integrity, innovation, and collaboration

• Flexible work life with full autonomy

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

• A formal recommendation upon successful completion of your volunteer term.

About this Role: Volunteer Lead Security Engineer

Location: Remote

Commitment: Part-time (volunteer, pro bono role)

Contribution Requirements: minimum 10-15 hours a week; minimum 3 to 6 months.

About Solution Community:

Solution Community is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, pioneering an innovative social platform dedicated to enabling actionable change. With volunteers from over 70 countries, we are a testament to the power of global collaboration. Our team members bring experiences from some of the world’s most successful companies, including Apple, Toyota, Google, Netflix, Walmart, Meta, and many others, creating a rich tapestry of knowledge and passion.

Our Mission:

To foster a global community of compassion, uniting individuals and organizations to solve the world’s social problems. We are the bridge that connects non-profits, businesses, philanthropists, and volunteers, empowering them to create meaningful change for current and future generations.

Our Vision:

Imagine a world where every person can thrive - a world united by collaboration, compassion, and action. At Solution Community, we are making that vision a reality and driving change that will shape the future.

Professional Volunteering:

Professional volunteering is skills‑based service performed with the same reliability, accountability, and quality expected in a paid professional role. Volunteers are core contributors whose work directly supports our mission of global compassion, collaboration, and action.

Expectations include:

• Consistent weekly availability

• Timely communication and responsiveness

• Ownership of assigned tasks and follow‑through

• Participation in team meetings and workflows

• Alignment with organizational values and processes

Examples:

• Attending your weekly team sync and sharing updates

• Responding to Slack messages within a reasonable timeframe

• Completing assigned tasks by agreed deadlines

Role Summary:

As our Lead Security Engineer, you will be the guardian of our digital ecosystem, designing and implementing secure systems that protect our platform, data, and global community. You will lead our security strategy, ensuring resilience, trust, and integrity across all technological initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Defend: Architect and implement robust security frameworks, policies, and protocols that safeguard our infrastructure, applications, and user data.

• Identify and Mitigate Risks: Proactively assess vulnerabilities, conduct security audits, and lead threat modeling to prevent and respond to potential risks.

• Secure Development Practices: Embed security into the software development lifecycle, guiding teams on best practices such as secure coding, encryption, and authentication.

• Lead Incident Response: Establish and manage incident detection and response processes to ensure rapid resolution and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure security is integrated into every layer of our platform.

• Educate and Empower: Mentor team members and raise security awareness across the organization, fostering a culture of shared responsibility.

Qualifications:

• Experienced Security Leaders: 7+ years of experience leading cybersecurity or information security, with a strong background in securing cloud-based systems and applications.

• Technical Experts: Possess deep knowledge of security principles, including network security, identity and access management, encryption, and vulnerability management.

• Strategic Thinkers: Able to balance security with usability and scalability, making thoughtful decisions in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment.

• Collaborative Communicators: Able to clearly explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders across a global team.

• Mission-Driven Contributors: Deeply committed to our mission and able to consistently contribute 10–15 hours per week for the duration of the engagement. Your dedication, reliability, and sense of purpose drive meaningful progress and impact.

Team & Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Head of Engineering

• Collaborate with: Engineering, DevOps, Product, Data, and Leadership teams

• May lead or mentor: Volunteer engineers and security contributors

What We Offer:

• Global collaboration with leaders and strategists from top global companies

• Meaningful impact on global causes and communities

• A vibrant, multicultural team spanning 70+ countries

• A supportive environment rooted in compassion, integrity, innovation, and collaboration

• Flexible work life with full autonomy

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

• A formal recommendation upon successful completion of your volunteer term.

About this Role: Volunteer Product Owner

• Location: Remote

• Commitment: Part-time, volunteer (pro bono role)

• Hours: Minimum 10-15 hours per week

• Duration: Minimum 6 months

About Solution Community

Solution Community is a global incubator for change, empowering individuals, nonprofits, philanthropists, and volunteers to tackle society's most pressing challenges with greater impact. With a diverse team hailing from over 70 countries and enriched by experiences from companies like Google, Apple, and Toyota, we are reshaping the future through collaboration, compassion, and action.

Summary of Role

As a Senior Product Owner, you will lead the strategy, development, and execution of transformative projects within our platform. Your role is to connect vision to execution, ensuring our solutions drive meaningful impact and align with Solution Community’s mission to unite and empower global change-makers.

Responsibilities

• Define and prioritize the product roadmap to ensure alignment with the Solution Community’s strategic goals.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and stakeholders, to deliver high-quality product features.

• Conduct market and user research to identify needs and opportunities for platform enhancements.

• Manage product backlog, ensuring clear and actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.

• Facilitate agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.

• Monitor product performance and implement improvements based on analytics and feedback.

• Act as the voice of the customer, championing their needs throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualification:

• At least 5 years of proven experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role, ideally in a non-profit or tech-driven environment.

• Strong knowledge of agile methodologies and product management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).

• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multicultural, global team.

• Analytical mindset with a passion for solving complex problems.

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

• Experience with social impact projects or platforms is a plus.

What We Offer

• Global Collaboration: Work alongside industry legends from top global companies.

• Meaningful Impact: Contribute directly to global causes and make measurable differences.

• Cultural Richness: Engage with a vibrant team from across the world.

• Empowering Environment: Thrive in a culture of compassion, innovation, and collaboration.

• Flexible Work Life: Work from anywhere with autonomy.

• Growth and Learning: Enhance your skills with support from seasoned professionals.

• Lasting Recognition: Receive glowing recommendations for your career after your tenure.

Volunteer Opportunity – Graphic Designer

Lyonic Scots Society

Help Shape the Visual Identity of the Lyonic Scots

Neart, Dìlseachd, agus Urram
Strength, Loyalty, and Honour

The Lyonic Scots Society is seeking a creative and talented Graphic Designer to help bring the vision of the Lyonic Scots to life through engaging and professional visual design.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in building the visual identity of a growing international cultural society and micronation. Your work will help us promote our heritage, attract new members and volunteers, support events and campaigns, and create a strong and recognisable brand.

As Graphic Designer, you will have the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the Lyonic Scots by helping create the designs and materials that represent our community to the world.

About the Role

The Graphic Designer will work closely with the Marketing and Communications Lead, Chair, and other volunteers to create visual content that promotes the Lyonic Scots Society and supports our activities and campaigns.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creative design, branding, digital content creation, and helping community organisations make a positive impact.

Key Responsibilities

1. Brand Development

• Help develop and refine the visual identity of the Lyonic Scots Society.
• Create and adapt logos for use across different platforms and formats.
• Develop brand guidelines to ensure consistent use of logos, colours, typography, and imagery.
• Help establish a professional and recognisable visual presence.

2. Social Media Design

• Create engaging graphics for social media campaigns.
• Design content for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and other platforms.
• Develop templates that can be used by volunteers across the organisation.
• Support membership, volunteer recruitment, fundraising, and awareness campaigns.

3. Marketing Materials

• Design posters, flyers, banners, leaflets, and promotional materials.
• Create digital graphics for newsletters, websites, and presentations.
• Develop event branding and visual assets.
• Support campaigns celebrating Scottish heritage, community achievements, and Society initiatives.

4. Creative Projects

• Produce infographics and visual storytelling content.
• Design merchandise concepts and promotional items.
• Create certificates, awards, membership materials, and ceremonial documents.
• Support the visual development of new projects and initiatives.

5. Collaboration

• Work closely with the Marketing and Communications Lead to deliver campaigns.
• Support other volunteers with design requirements.
• Ensure designs align with the values and identity of the Lyonic Scots.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has

• Creativity and a good eye for design.
• Experience using graphic design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Affinity Designer, Figma, or similar software.
• An understanding of branding and visual communication.
• Good attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• A passion for helping organisations communicate effectively through design.

Whether you are an experienced designer, student, freelancer, or someone looking to build your portfolio, we encourage you to apply.

Desirable Skills

• Logo design and brand development.
• Social media content creation.
• Print and digital design.
• Illustration or digital artwork.
• Basic video editing or motion graphics.
• Experience creating brand guidelines.

These skills are desirable but not essential.

What You’ll Gain

By volunteering as our Graphic Designer, you will:

• Build your design portfolio with real-world projects.
• Gain experience working within a growing international organisation.
• Develop skills in branding, communications, and campaign design.
• Work on a variety of creative and meaningful projects.
• Enhance your CV and professional profile.
• Help shape the public image of the Lyonic Scots Society.

Most importantly, you will play a key role in helping preserve heritage, build community, and tell the story of the Lyonic Scots.

Time Commitment

Flexible and remote.

We anticipate approximately 3–6 hours per MONTH, although this may vary depending on campaigns, events, and design projects.

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our motto:

Neart, Dìlseachd, agus Urram

Strength, Loyalty, and Honour

We are committed to building a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive community where volunteers can contribute their talents and make a meaningful difference.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about graphic design, creativity, branding, and storytelling, we would love to hear from you. Apply via Charity Job site with your portfolio and we will email you back with a brief.

Join the Lyonic Scots Society and help create the visual identity that will inspire, engage, and connect Lyonic Scots around the world.

Neart, Dìlseachd, agus Urram
Strength, Loyalty, and Honour

Volunteer Opportunity – Marketing and Communications Lead

Lyonic Scots Society

Help Tell Our Story and Grow Our Community

Neart, Dìlseachd, agus Urram
Strength, Loyalty, and Honour

The Lyonic Scots Society is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and strategic Marketing and Communications Lead to help raise awareness of our organisation, grow our membership, engage our community, and share the story of the Lyonic Scots with audiences around the world.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the public voice of a growing cultural society and micronation, helping to build a strong and recognisable brand while promoting Scottish heritage, community, and service.

As Marketing and Communications Lead, you will play a key role in helping the Lyonic Scots Society attract new members, volunteers, supporters, and partners while ensuring our communications reflect our values and vision.

About the Role

The Marketing and Communications Lead is responsible for developing and coordinating the Society’s marketing, communications, and public engagement activities.

Working closely with the Chair, Committee members, and volunteers, you will help create compelling content, manage communication channels, and strengthen the visibility of the Lyonic Scots Society both nationally and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

1. Marketing and Promotion

• Develop and implement marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Promote the Society’s activities, events, projects, and initiatives.
• Help increase awareness of the Lyonic Scots Society and its mission.
• Support membership and volunteer recruitment campaigns.
• Identify opportunities to expand our reach and engagement.

2. Communications

• Create engaging content for newsletters, websites, blogs, and social media.
• Help ensure consistent messaging across all communication channels.
• Draft announcements, press releases, and promotional materials.
• Support internal communications with members and volunteers.
• Help tell the stories of our community and celebrate achievements.

3. Social Media Management

• Coordinate the Society’s social media presence.
• Develop content plans and posting schedules.
• Create engaging posts, graphics, and campaigns.
• Monitor engagement and respond to enquiries where appropriate.
• Help grow online audiences and community interaction.

4. Brand Development

• Support the development and protection of the Lyonic Scots Society brand.
• Ensure communications reflect our values, identity, and heritage.
• Work with designers and content creators to maintain consistent branding.
• Help develop promotional resources and marketing materials.

5. Public Relations and Outreach

• Build relationships with community groups, cultural organisations, and media outlets.
• Identify opportunities for partnerships and collaboration.
• Support public awareness campaigns and events.
• Help position the Society as a respected voice in Scottish heritage and community engagement.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for storytelling.
• Experience or interest in marketing, communications, public relations, social media, or branding.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A passion for community building and cultural heritage.

Experience in marketing, communications, journalism, content creation, social media management, public relations, or digital marketing would be beneficial but is not essential.

What You’ll Gain

By volunteering as our Marketing and Communications Lead, you will:

• Gain valuable leadership experience.
• Develop strategic marketing and communications skills.
• Build a portfolio of campaigns and communications projects.
• Enhance your CV and professional profile.
• Work alongside a passionate and supportive volunteer team.
• Play a key role in shaping the future growth and visibility of the Lyonic Scots Society.

Time Commitment

Flexible and primarily home-based.

We anticipate approximately 4–8 hours per MONTH, with flexibility around campaigns, events, and projects.

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our motto:

Neart, Dìlseachd, agus Urram

Strength, Loyalty, and Honour

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds who share our commitment to community, heritage, service, respect, and inclusion.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about communications, marketing, storytelling, and helping communities grow, we would love to hear from you. Apply via Charity Job site with your CV and Cover Letter stating why you wish to volunteer with the Lyonic Scots.

Join the Lyonic Scots Society and help us share our story, celebrate our heritage, and build a thriving international community for generations to come.

Neart, Dìlseachd, agus Urram
Strength, Loyalty, and Honour

Volunteer Opportunity – Volunteer Coordinator

Lyonic Scots Society

Help Build and Support Our Volunteer Community

Neart, Dìlseachd, agus Urram
Strength, Loyalty, and Honour

The Lyonic Scots Society is seeking a passionate and organised Volunteer Coordinator to help recruit, support, and develop volunteers across our growing international community.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in building the volunteer team that will help preserve Scottish heritage, strengthen our community, organise events, and support the development of the Lyonic Scots Society.

As Volunteer Coordinator, you will be at the heart of our organisation, ensuring volunteers feel welcomed, valued, supported, and inspired to contribute their skills and time.

About the Role

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for helping the Society attract, recruit, engage, and retain volunteers across a wide range of roles.

You will work closely with the Chair, Committee members, and volunteers to create a positive and rewarding volunteer experience while helping the Society grow its capacity and impact.

Key Responsibilities

1. Volunteer Recruitment

• Develop and promote volunteer opportunities.
• Create and manage volunteer recruitment campaigns.
• Respond to volunteer enquiries.
• Arrange informal volunteer conversations and onboarding.
• Help match volunteers to suitable roles based on their interests and skills.

2. Volunteer Support

• Welcome and support new volunteers.
• Act as a key point of contact for volunteers.
• Help ensure volunteers feel included, informed, and appreciated.
• Support volunteers with any questions or concerns.
• Encourage volunteer wellbeing and engagement.

3. Volunteer Development

• Help identify training and development opportunities.
• Support volunteers to gain confidence and experience.
• Encourage progression into leadership and committee roles where appropriate.
• Help build a positive and supportive volunteer culture.

4. Volunteer Administration

• Maintain volunteer records and contact information.
• Track volunteer numbers and participation.
• Assist with volunteer communications.
• Support the organisation of volunteer meetings and events.

5. Community Building

• Help create a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Promote the Society’s values and mission.
• Encourage collaboration between volunteers across different projects and locations.
• Celebrate volunteer achievements and contributions.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has

• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Good organisational abilities.
• A friendly, approachable, and supportive attitude.
• The ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Reliability and commitment.
• An interest in Scottish heritage, community development, or volunteering.

Previous experience coordinating volunteers, managing teams, or working within community organisations is welcome but not essential.

What You’ll Gain

By volunteering as our Volunteer Coordinator, you will:

• Gain valuable leadership and management experience.
• Develop skills in recruitment, people management, and community engagement.
• Build experience within a growing cultural organisation.
• Enhance your CV and professional development.
• Meet people from diverse backgrounds and locations.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of the Lyonic Scots Society.

Time Commitment

Flexible and home-based.

We anticipate approximately 4–8 hours per MONTH, although this can vary depending on recruitment campaigns and Society activities.

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our motto:

Neart, Dìlseachd, agus Urram

Strength, Loyalty, and Honour

We are committed to creating a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive community where volunteers can thrive and make a meaningful contribution.

Apply Today

If you enjoy working with people and would like to help build a thriving volunteer community, we would love to hear from you. Apply via Charity Job site with your CV and a Cover Letter on why you wish to volunteer with the Lyonic Scots.

Join the Lyonic Scots Society and help us preserve our heritage, strengthen our community, and build a legacy for future generations.

Neart, Dìlseachd, agus Urram
Strength, Loyalty, and Honour

Volunteer Opportunities – Lyonic Scots Society

Help Build the Future of the Lyonic Scots

Neart, Dìlseachd, agus Urram
Strength, Loyalty, and Honour

The Lyonic Scots Society is seeking passionate and dedicated volunteers to help establish and grow an exciting international community dedicated to preserving Scottish heritage, supporting our members, celebrating our traditions, and building the future of the Lyonic Scots.

Whether you have experience in leadership, administration, finance, events, community engagement, or simply a desire to contribute, we would love to hear from you.

As a volunteer, you will play a vital role in helping develop a welcoming, inclusive, and thriving society that connects Lyonic Scots and friends around the world.

Available Volunteer Roles

1. Chair

Purpose of the Role

The Chair provides leadership to the Lyonic Scots Society and works closely with the Clan Chief (Prince of Scots), the Society Committee, and volunteers to ensure the Society fulfils its aims and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead committee meetings and annual meetings.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership.
• Support the development of the Society’s activities and projects.
• Represent the Society at events and functions.
• Encourage positive governance and teamwork.
• Help build partnerships and community relationships.

We’re Looking For

• Leadership and communication skills.
• Passion for Scottish heritage and community building.
• Ability to motivate and support volunteers.
• Strategic thinking and good judgement.

2. Vice Chair

Purpose of the Role

The Vice Chair supports the Chair and helps ensure the smooth running of the Society.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chair in their duties.
• Deputise when the Chair is unavailable.
• Assist with projects and events.
• Help coordinate volunteer activities.
• Contribute to strategic planning.

We’re Looking For

• Strong organisational skills.
• Enthusiasm and reliability.
• Teamworking and leadership potential.
• A positive and supportive approach.

3. Treasurer

Purpose of the Role

The Treasurer oversees the Society’s finances and helps ensure financial transparency and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Monitor income and expenditure.
• Prepare financial reports for meetings.
• Assist with budgeting and fundraising planning.
• Ensure funds are managed responsibly.

We’re Looking For

• Good numerical and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience with bookkeeping, finance, or budgeting is desirable but not essential.
• Integrity and trustworthiness.

4. Secretary

Purpose of the Role

The Secretary supports the administration and governance of the Society.

Responsibilities

• Organise committee meetings.
• Prepare agendas and meeting papers.
• Take and distribute meeting minutes.
• Maintain Society records.
• Support communications and administration.

We’re Looking For

• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to manage information confidentially.
• Confidence using email and basic office software.

Why Volunteer With Us?

As a Lyonic Scots Society volunteer, you will have the opportunity to:

• Help shape a growing international cultural organisation.
• Preserve and celebrate Scottish heritage and traditions.
• Gain valuable experience in leadership, governance, finance, administration, and community development.
• Meet like-minded people from around the world.
• Develop new skills and enhance your CV.
• Make a lasting contribution to the future of the Lyonic Scots.

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our motto:

Neart, Dìlseachd, agus Urram

Strength, Loyalty, and Honour

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds who share our commitment to community, heritage, service, and mutual respect.

Apply Today

If you would like to help build the future of the Lyonic Scots Society and become part of an ambitious and inspiring journey, we would love to hear from you. Just apply via the Charity Job site with your CV and a Covering Letter on why you wish to volunteer. We will then review it and arrange an initial telephone interview.

Join us and help ensure that the spirit of the Lyonic Scots continues to thrive for generations to come.

Neart, Dìlseachd, agus Urram
Strength, Loyalty, and Honour

The Volunteer Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader leads the local volunteer team by motivating and supporting members to deliver agreed objectives. The role provides strategic direction, management, and guidance while ensuring a positive, inclusive, and effective team environment. 

What will you be doing?

To lead, motivate and support the local volunteer team in developing, delivering and monitoring a yearly local strategy that aligns with Crimestoppers's vision, mission and organisational priorities. 

What are we looking for?

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and networking skills
• Experience leading teams, meetings or projects
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and external partners
• Ability to support and motivate volunteers from diverse backgrounds
• Understanding of the local geographic area and community needs
• Willingness to learn and develop knowledge of Crimestoppers's strategies and plans

What difference will you make?

As Volunteer Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader, you will play a key role in empowering people to create safer communities. 

You will lead the local volunteer team, setting direction and ensuring activity aligns with Crimestoppers’ mission that people are the ones who stop crime. 

You will working closely with the Police, Community Safety Partnerships, and local organisations, and help deliver campaigns and events that improve community safety. 

Through regular communication with regional and national staff, you will ensure your volunteers stay informed, connected, and supported.

You also help to recruit, support, and develop volunteers, creating an inclusive and motivated local team. 

Volunteer Chair / Deputy Chair applicants must live in the local area where you are applying.

This role requires a commitment of around three years to support continuity and effective delivery. Monthly time commitments vary and may include:
• Local or national meetings
• Planning activities
• Partnership engagement
• Ongoing support for volunteers

The Volunteer Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader leads the local volunteer team by motivating and supporting members to deliver agreed objectives. The role provides strategic direction, management, and guidance while ensuring a positive, inclusive, and effective team environment. 

What will you be doing?

To lead, motivate and support the local volunteer team in developing, delivering and monitoring a yearly local strategy that aligns with Crimestoppers's vision, mission and organisational priorities. 

What are we looking for?

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and networking skills
• Experience leading teams, meetings or projects
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and external partners
• Ability to support and motivate volunteers from diverse backgrounds
• Understanding of the local geographic area and community needs
• Willingness to learn and develop knowledge of Crimestoppers's strategies and plans

What difference will you make?

As Volunteer Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader, you will play a key role in empowering people to create safer communities. 

You will lead the local volunteer team, setting direction and ensuring activity aligns with Crimestoppers’ mission that people are the ones who stop crime. 

You will working closely with the Police, Community Safety Partnerships, and local organisations, and help deliver campaigns and events that improve community safety. 

Through regular communication with regional and national staff, you will ensure your volunteers stay informed, connected, and supported.

You also help to recruit, support, and develop volunteers, creating an inclusive and motivated local team. 

Volunteer Chair / Deputy Chair applicants must live in the local area where you are applying.

This role requires a commitment of around three years to support continuity and effective delivery. Monthly time commitments vary and may include:
• Local or national meetings
• Planning activities
• Partnership engagement
• Ongoing support for volunteers

Volunteer Graphic Designer (Brand & Creative Design)

Unlock YOUR Potential

Location: Remote
Time Commitment: Flexible
Reports To: Founder / CEO
Salary: Voluntary Position
Closing Date: Ongoing Recruitment

Help Us Build a Brand That Inspires Change

At Unlock YOUR Potential, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. Through careers coaching, employability support, personal development, wellness programmes, and mentoring, we help adults build confidence, unlock opportunities, and achieve their goals.

We are seeking a creative and passionate Volunteer Graphic Designer to help bring our brand to life. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact by shaping the visual identity of a growing charity and creating resources that will inspire, engage, and support our community.

As one of our founding volunteers, your work will help establish a professional and recognisable brand that reflects our mission of empowerment, growth, and opportunity.

About the Role

We have developed an AI-generated logo concept and are looking for a talented volunteer who can refine, format, and prepare it for professional use across digital and print platforms.

Beyond the logo, you will help create a cohesive visual identity and design engaging resources that support our programmes, events, fundraising activities, and community outreach.

Key Responsibilities

1. Brand Development

• Convert and optimise our AI-generated logo into professional formats.
• Create logo variations suitable for print, web, social media, and merchandise.
• Produce high-quality files including SVG, PNG, JPEG, PDF, and vector formats.
• Develop a comprehensive Brand Guidelines document.

2. Graphic Design

• Design promotional posters and flyers.
• Create social media graphics and templates.
• Produce presentation and workshop materials.
• Design banners, brochures, and information leaflets.
• Support the creation of fundraising and campaign materials.

3. Digital Content

• Develop branded templates for social media platforms.
• Create graphics for website content and newsletters.
• Design visual assets for volunteer recruitment campaigns.
• Help maintain visual consistency across all communications.

4. Creative Collaboration

• Work closely with the Founder and volunteer team.
• Contribute creative ideas to strengthen the charity’s identity.
• Support special projects and awareness campaigns.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who enjoys using creativity to make a positive difference.

Essential Skills

• Graphic design experience (professional, freelance, student, or hobbyist).
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Affinity Designer, Figma, or similar tools.
• Understanding of branding and visual identity.
• Ability to create professional-quality digital and print-ready designs.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Desirable Experience

• Brand development and guideline creation.
• Charity, community, or non-profit design work.
• Social media content design.
• Marketing or communications experience.
• Illustration or motion graphics skills.

Whether you’re an experienced designer building your portfolio or a creative professional looking to use your skills for a meaningful cause, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Gain

By volunteering with Unlock YOUR Potential, you will:

• Help shape the visual identity of an emerging charity.
• Build an impressive portfolio of meaningful work.
• Gain experience creating branding for a charitable organisation.
• Work on a variety of creative projects.
• Develop leadership and project management skills.
• Receive recognition, references, and professional development opportunities.
• Make a lasting impact on the lives of adults seeking to improve their futures.

Our Values

• Empowerment – Helping people realise their strengths and potential.
• Growth – Encouraging continuous learning and development.
• Wellbeing – Supporting positive mental, emotional, and personal wellbeing.
• Opportunity – Creating pathways to brighter futures.
• Community – Building connections and supporting one another.
• Integrity – Acting with honesty, respect, and professionalism.

Diversity and Inclusion

Unlock YOUR Potential is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse organisation. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities.

Apply Today

If you’re passionate about design and want to use your creativity to help transform lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Unlock YOUR Potential

Empowering People. Transforming Futures.

“Your creativity can help people see the possibilities in themselves. Join us and help build a brand that inspires change.”

Would you like to help end food insecurity and tackle climate change in Greater Manchester, whilst gaining valuable experience and skills? Or perhaps you'd just like to keep busy and active and make new friends, whilst supporting a great cause.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Induction, training and support.
Practical experience and transferable skills in food redistribution and warehousing.
A reference (after 2 months with us).
An understanding of warehousing and logistics.
Expenses:
Reimbursement of travel costs of up to £5 for public transport, and up to £6 for car drivers.
Up to £3 towards lunch, if you have special dietary requirements. (We provide lunch, so will contribute towards the cost of a meal, should you bring your own, if what we are offering isn't considered suitable; e.g. a diet that's restricted for health, ethics or religion).

ABOUT US
As a sustainability charity, we take donated surplus (over-stocked) food and redistribute it to people in need.
The initiatives we support include food banks, schools, community groups and charities.
Our vital work supports people experiencing extreme hardship and prevents good food going to landfill, where it would contribute to climate warming through greenhouse gas emissions. 
We need help in our warehouse to receive and record supplies, load and unload vans, and prepare orders for delivery. In return, we offer training and support to help you obtain skills and experience if you are seeking work. If you're not looking for a job, volunteering with us is rewarding in many other ways; offering an opportunity to make friends, keep physically active and support your community.

This role is vital to FareShare's work, ensuring that the food in our warehouse is sorted, labelled and organised into orders.
It is perfect for someone who is:

a) Looking for a practical activity to keep busy and physically fit.
b) Looking for experience and skills to gain employment in the food industry, warehousing or customer service.
c) Wanting to help their community and help tackle global warming.
d) Wanting to make new friends.

Our volunteer roles are available Monday to Friday, for a whole or half day, with shifts between 8:30-am-12:30pm and 12:30-4:30pm. 
Volunteers are typically involved on one day a week.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
Receiving, sorting, cataloguing and storing chilled and ambient food and preparing orders for delivery. 
Ensuring food quality and safety by checking ‘use by’ and ‘best before’ dates.
Unpacking deliveries, recording and categorising food.
Assembling food orders.
Assisting our Community Food Members with their order collections.
Maintaining health and safety and hygiene standards. 
Helping with cleaning and other routine tasks.

PERSON SPECIFICATION: You must...
Be reasonably physically fit to carry out tasks, including lifting and loading.
Speak English well in order to communicate clearly with our Community Food Members, and to understand and follow instructions and health and safety rules. 
Have basic literacy and numeracy skills to record details of donated food.
Be able to work to Health and Safety standards.
Be happy to complete tasks independently according to instruction.
Be positive, friendly and enthusiastic about tackling food waste and food insecurity.
Be reliable and able to commit to an agreed session/day.

LOCATION
We are located in Maynard House, New Smithfield Market, Openshaw, M11 2WJ, which is easily reachable on public transport. We have free-onsite parking and secure storage for bicycles.

​IMPORTANT NOTE:
You must be a UK resident and living within easy commuting distance of our base in order to volunteer with us. This is because our volunteers must be able to reliably commit to regular shifts for our roles.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for overseas applicants.

Know someone else who might be interested in volunteering with us?
Please pass our details on to them as we always welcome new people on our teams. :)

Whether you’re a jobseeker interested in a career in construction or woodwork, a student or recent college graduate seeking experience, or just someone with spare time on your hands, wanting to do something positive and meet new people, volunteering with the Touch Wood project at EMERGE 3Rs may be just the ticket!

Touch Wood is a wood recycling and upcycling initiative, which collects surplus and waste wood and timber and gives it a new lease of life, preventing it from being burned, chipped, or dumped in landfill.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Preparing wood for resale

* Assisting with the construction of wooden products, from small household items to pieces of furniture

Our Touch Wood volunteers are able to gain skills in practical woodworking, as we offer hands-on experience of working with reclaimed timber; from making basic lumber products ready for resale, through to assisting with the creation of bespoke items, such as kitchen equipment and home and garden furniture.

Full training in woodworking and health and safety is provided, along with Personal Protection Equipment.
Capped reimbursement of expenses is awarded for lunches and travel, where applicable.

The UK generates around 5 million tonnes of wood waste every year, but less than 1% is reused. Touch Wood rescues waste timber that would otherwise be landfilled or turned into woodchip; creating jobs and training opportunities for disadvantaged local people at the same time. We collect from construction sites, industrial estates and other commercial sources, reclaiming everything from pallets to indoor cycle tracks – you name it, we take it! Anything we can’t reuse is locally recycled, so nothing goes to waste. This reduces the carbon emissions associated with disposing of waste wood, offers cost savings for DIY enthusiasts, and provides training and job potential to volunteers in the workshop. Some of the timber we work with comes from high profile sources, including the entire track of the Manchester Velodrome cycling centre and wood removed in the recent refurbishment of Manchester’s historic Town Hall!

Our skilled team of staff and volunteers often use reclaimed timber to create beautiful and practical products, such as home and garden furniture. We regularly create bespoke pieces to order; some of it for famous clients like Olympic cycling champions Jason and Laura Kenny, for whom we made a table from the Manchester Velodrome track.

Please be advised that our volunteers require a fair level of physical fitness and manual dexterity as the role is entirely practical.

Our Touch Wood workshop and wood store is open Mon-Fri, 8.30am - 4pm.
We occupy a unit at Maynard House, inside New Smithfield Market, in Openshaw, North Manchester, which is accessed from the main entrance on Whitworth Street East (off Ashton Old Road). The site is served well by buses, and we have free parking onsite, as well as secure storage racks for pushbikes.

​IMPORTANT NOTE:
You must be resident in the UK and living in Greater Manchester, or within easy commuting distance of our base, in order to volunteer with us. There are no exceptions to this rule. This is because we require volunteers to be able to reliably commit to regular shifts for some of our roles. We are unable to offer sponsorship for overseas applicants.

Know someone else who might be interested in volunteering with us?
Please pass our details on to them as we always welcome new people on our teams. :)

Would you like to help end food insecurity and tackle climate change in Greater Manchester, whilst gaining valuable experience and skills? Or perhaps you'd just like to keep busy and active and make new friends, whilst supporting a great cause.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Induction, training and support.
Practical experience and transferable skills in food redistribution and warehousing.
A reference (after 2 months with us).
An understanding of warehousing and logistics.
Expenses: Reimbursement of travel costs of up to £5 for public transport, and up to £6 for car drivers. Up to £3 towards lunch, if you have special dietary requirements. (We provide lunch, so will contribute towards the cost of a meal, should you bring your own, only if what we are offering isn't considered suitable; e.g. a diet that's restricted for health, ethics or religion).

ABOUT US

As a sustainability charity, we take donated surplus (over-stocked) food and redistribute it to people in need.
The initiatives we support include food banks, schools, community groups and charities.

Our vital work supports people experiencing extreme hardship and prevents good food going to landfill, where it would contribute to climate warming through greenhouse gas emissions. 

We need help in our warehouse to receive and record supplies, load and unload vans, and prepare orders for delivery.
In return, we offer training and support to help you obtain skills and experience if you are seeking work.
If you're not looking for a job, volunteering with us is rewarding in many other ways; offering an opportunity to make friends, keep physically active and support your community.

This role is vital to FareShare's work, ensuring that the food in our warehouse is sorted, labelled and organised into orders.
It is perfect for someone who is:

a) Looking for a practical activity to keep busy and physically fit.
b) Looking for experience and skills to gain employment in the food industry and warehousing.
c) Wanting to help their community and help tackle global warming.
d) Wanting to make new friends.

Our volunteer roles are available Monday to Friday, for a whole or half day, with shifts between 8:30-am-12:30pm and 12:30-4:30pm. 

Volunteers are typically involved on one day a week.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
Receiving, sorting, cataloguing and storing chilled and ambient food and preparing orders for delivery. 
Ensuring food quality and safety by checking ‘use by’ and ‘best before’ dates.
Unpacking deliveries, recording and categorising food.
Assembling food orders.
Maintaining health and safety and hygiene standards. 
Helping with cleaning and other routine tasks.

PERSON SPECIFICATION: You must...
Be reasonably physically fit to carry out tasks, including lifting and loading.
Be reliable and able to commit to an agreed session/day.
Speak English well in order to understand and follow instructions and health and safety rules. 
Have basic literacy and numeracy skills to record details of donated food.
Be able to work to Health and Safety standards.
Be happy to complete tasks independently according to instruction.
Be positive, friendly and enthusiastic about tackling food waste and food insecurity.

LOCATION
We are located in Maynard House, New Smithfield Market, Openshaw, M11 2WJ, which is easily reachable on public transport. We have free-onsite parking and secure storage for bicycles.

​IMPORTANT NOTE:
You must be a UK resident and living within easy commuting distance of our base in order to volunteer with us. This is because our volunteers must be able to reliably commit to regular shifts for our roles.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for overseas applicants.

Know someone else who might be interested in volunteering with us?
Please pass our details on to them as we always welcome new people on our teams. :)