Youth/Children Volunteer Roles

Man&Boy - Trustees and Treasurer

Man & Boy are seeking at least 3 new Trustees, including a Treasurer, who are passionate about family values and committed to its mission. 

Man & Boy work to enhance family relationships, between boys who may be struggling with life and a significant male in their lives. This could be the biological father, but could be a stepfather, grandfather, uncle or even an older sibling. Its programming uses diverse activities where the man can be a role model to the boy, based on fun, encouragement, trust and open communication. It generally focuses on boys between the ages of 8 and 11 years of age, prior to them entering the challenges of adolescence and secondary school. 

Willow, a charity that provides special days and experiences for seriously ill young people, seeks to appoint two new board members to help scrutinise and enhance its fundraising strategy.

Willow was founded in 1999 by former Arsenal goalkeeper and TV presenter, Bob Wilson and his wife, Megs, as a lasting memorial to their daughter, Anna, who died of cancer aged 31. Anna's 'special days', memorable times she spent with family and friends during this time, was the inspiration for this special charity.

We are keen to hear from candidates who have skills or expertise in the following or similar areas:

Worked as a senior fundraiser in a charity with a range of public fundraising methods, and are used to setting targets and reviewing the effectiveness of different streams of income.

Served on, or supported a range of charity boards and are familiar with charity regulation, including the Charity Commission, HMRC and the Fundraising Regulator. We anticipate that you will join Willow’s governance committee and perhaps serve as a future Chair or Deputy Chair

A Senior Leader (CEO, Executive Director, Fundraising Director) from the charity sector, with particular expertise in fundraising and the use of technology to engage supporters

Trustees will be able to:

Identify with, and be motivated by, the values and objectives of Willow

Think innovatively, critically, independently and strategically, with the ability and a proven track record of translating strategy into operational plans

Demonstrate a consultative, strategic and supportive style

Demonstrate Nolan’s seven principles of public life, namely: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership

Avon Scouts seeks voluntary Trustee

Almondsbury, South Glos Evening Meetings or remote

6 x Meetings Per year

Avon Scouts is an organisation that helps young people to do more, learn more, and be more. They provide adventurous activities and personal development opportunities for people aged 6-25 - helping develop life skills such as teamwork, communication and leadership. Avon Scouts help individuals achieve their full potential by improving their physical, intellectual, and social well-being. They abide by a ‘Learn by doing’ policy, on the basis that young people develop most when they are given responsibility, work in teams, and learn for themselves.

Avon Scout County is one of the largest Scout Counties in the UK, with over 12,000 members and over 4,000 volunteers. They are responsible for a large area, radiating from Bristol to North & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire. They have ambitious plans for growth in the coming years, as they aim to enhance the services they provide and increase their reach to more communities. To assist in these developments, they’re seeking a Trustee to join their Board.

Trustees ensure that Avon Scouts operates at peak efficiency and delivers its full potential. The role is focused on strategy performance and assurance. Effective Trustee governance enables volunteers to deliver programmes that give young people skills for life. The Board of Trustees helps mould the vision of Avon Scouts while setting goals and objectives. They will approve operational strategies and evaluate their implementation and performance. Furthermore, Trustees oversee the financial plans and budgets and ensure key risks are identified, monitored and controlled.

The organisation is looking to broaden the diversity of thinking on the Board. They’re hoping to hear from candidates who will bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role. The successful candidate will be a creative thinker, able to work as part of a team and solve problems effectively. They will have strong communication skills and be able to participate in discussions with independent judgment. Ideally, the Trustee will bring an understanding of the different communities that Avon Scouts works in (Bristol, Bath, North & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire). A candidate who can provide insight into the socio-economic inequalities in one or more of these areas is highly desirable. Previous governance experience is not required, as training will be provided. It is far more important that the individual shows enthusiasm for the vision of Avon Scouts, alongside a personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

If you’re passionate about developing the skills young people need to succeed and improving local communities - we’d love to hear from you.

Treasurer (trustee) for Home-Start Bracknell Forest

Do you have financial skills and enthusiasm to help an organisation that supports families of young children?
You could be the next Treasurer for Home-Start Bracknell Forest, and help drive our vision.

Set up in 1993, we support families with at least one child under five in Bracknell Forest. We are an independent charity, and although associated with the federation of Home-Start UK, our trustees independently govern our direction and manage our finances. As the cost of living crises impact on families, we’re needed more than ever; our trustees are planning our future, and need good financial governance in order to survive and grow.

Our income in 2024/25 will be ~£140k, so we’re a small charity, with a big impact.

The role and what we are looking for in a new Treasurer 

Our Board includes people with experience and skills in support for Early Years; we’d expect our new Treasurer to have empathy with our cause and the families we support.

As someone with a professional background in accounting or finance, you’ll use your expertise to help ensure sound fiscal decision-making across all Home-Start Bracknell Forest projects.  We’d strongly welcome your financial or bookkeeping qualifications, although our finances aren’t complex. An understanding of how charity finance works is important, of course, with the ability to communicate financial information clearly, especially to other trustees. Support from our employees is always available, as they will be dealing with the day-to-day finances.

 You don’t necessarily need prior experience of charity trusteeship, as support from local charity-support organisations is always available. Full induction to our organisation will be provided, plus specialist support as a new trustee including access to external training.

We are a charity not a business, but we apply business principles to governing our organisation. We are looking for fresh expertise and experience from a variety of backgrounds to our charity. We want to expand the diversity of our Board, and strongly welcome applications from people from less-represented groups. 

The focus of a trustee role is strategic, and trustees will not be expected to get involved in the organisation’s operations on a day-to-day basis; however, contact and liaison with other trustees and employees is expected.   

We ask for about eight hours per month, although that may vary throughout the year, increasing at Year End and AGM, reducing at other times; that includes preparation for and attendance at Board meetings.

You will need access to digital communications, as much of our charity’s business is run that way.

How to apply  

A detailed Role Description and Skills Specification can be made available to you upon request.Trustee appointments are subject to satisfactory references, to completion of an online Safeguarding course and an Enhanced DBS check. 

Your CV or similar will be read by our existing trustees, and an online interview offered as soon as mutually convenient.

I need to know more 

Contact Mike Allen via Quick Apply, below, for more information and arrange to have a no-obligation initial informal discussion (Teams/Zoom/phone).

Trustee - Future Frontiers

Future Frontiers is an award winning charity that provides one-to-one careers guidance for pupils from low income backgrounds. The charity trains business professionals to deliver a programme of face-to-face coaching to children from schools in their community.

It is seeking a trustee with experience in a leadership position within a business who can help advise the charity on growing its network of business partnerships. The trustee would also leverage their network and experience to more generally support Future Frontiers through its next stage of impact and growth, including potential expansion to other parts of the country.​

We are looking for passionate people that are ready to make a difference in the lives of children and young people in Cumbria by Volunteering at Kirkby Stephen Youth Centre.

Since 2010 the number of youth centres in the UK has halved and youth crime has increased. We’re here to change that.

73% of employers say they’d employ someone who’s volunteered over someone who hasn’t.

We’re looking for voluntary Youth Workers.

Working with us will help you try new things, meet new people, build new skills, and gain confidence.

Youth Workers

We’re looking for people to facilitate a safe and playful space for our young people to help them discover and develop their vision to create a space in the community that represents them. That may look like playing table tennis or football, crafting, helping with homework or it may be a game that provides space to talk about pressing issues and so many other things. A non-judgemental and flexible approach is vital to allow our young people to flourish.

Our centre will be for the young people, by the young people.

Your job is to empower them to make that possible.

Flexibility

One night a week, once a month, every day we open.

Our Youth Centre is open Monday, Thursday, and Saturday nights from 6pm - 9pm. However much you can help, we are open to finding the way that you and our young people can get the most out of our opportunity.

Passion over Experience

Previous experience is a plus but if you’re passionate about making a difference and keen to learn we would love to work with you. Our experienced team will provide full training and support throughout your time with us and will work with you to shape the right development program for you.

Please apply by sending your CV or if you require any more information, please contact the Youth Centre directly.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

Daring Diadems is a charity that cares for children and young people, ensuring and supporting physical, educational, emotional  and mental well being. We organise a variety of activities such as outdoor / indoor games, career events, community service, competitions and much more.

We need two vibrant Team Members to join us in planning and carrying out our mission. This will involve (but not limited to) attending team meetings, reaching out to young people and families, supervising weekly activities, mentoring (if you are able) a small group of young people and generally being a part of everything we do.

We are a lively bunch and you will be joining a family. We will look out for you, provide training in areas you need it and pay your expenses. Above all, you get to make a difference!

A DBS check and good references are a must for this role; your commitment can be flexible – we will discuss this in detail.

Please apply with a cv and cover letter stating why you want to do this and what kind of commitment you are able to make. 

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

Role title: Volunteer Youth Support Assistant 

Short description of role: Supporting our Connect! service for young people aged 9-18 with Autistic Spectrum Conditions. Activities range from a social board games & Lego group to kayaking, archery and bushcraft. 

Long description of role: Involve’s Connect! service is funded by Kent County Council’s Short Breaks scheme. The purpose is for young people aged 9-18 with Autistic Spectrum Conditions to have a space to meet and build friendships with other young people in an autism friendly environment. The aims are for the young people to build their confidence, independence, and life skills in a safe space. As a volunteer, you would provide valuable support to the young people at activities which have previously included pizza making, arts and crafts, kayaking, archery and bushcraft as well as a regular group that meets and plays board games and Lego. It would not be necessary to join every activity but regularly enough for the young people to build relationships and trust with you at the group. Duties would involve supporting the Youth Programme Coordinator to get the young people settled at the beginning of the session and making drinks for parents and young people. You may also be encouraging young people who are feeling anxious to participate in activities by being a source of support to them and making them feel more comfortable. Most importantly, you will be supporting the group to stay safe and comfortable while trying new experiences. 

Districts/areas the role is available in: Across Kent 

Skills that the volunteer may need: Good listening and communication. Previous experience of working with young people is desirable but not essential. 

What can the volunteer gain from this opportunity: Experience working with children and young people with additional needs. A sense of pride watching young people build their confidence and try new things. And of course, lots of fun! 

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. 

Involve is fully committed to upholding the rights of all children, young people and adults to be protected from harm and abuse and to achieve the best outcomes.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

Role title: Volunteer Youth Support Assistant 

Short description of role: Supporting our Connect! service for young people aged 9-18 with Autistic Spectrum Conditions. Activities range from a social board games & Lego group to kayaking, archery and bushcraft. 

Long description of role: Involve’s Connect! service is funded by Kent County Council’s Short Breaks scheme. The purpose is for young people aged 9-18 with Autistic Spectrum Conditions to have a space to meet and build friendships with other young people in an autism friendly environment. The aims are for the young people to build their confidence, independence, and life skills in a safe space. As a volunteer, you would provide valuable support to the young people at activities which have previously included pizza making, arts and crafts, kayaking, archery and bushcraft as well as a regular group that meets and plays board games and Lego. It would not be necessary to join every activity but regularly enough for the young people to build relationships and trust with you at the group. Duties would involve supporting the Youth Programme Coordinator to get the young people settled at the beginning of the session and making drinks for parents and young people. You may also be encouraging young people who are feeling anxious to participate in activities by being a source of support to them and making them feel more comfortable. Most importantly, you will be supporting the group to stay safe and comfortable while trying new experiences. 

Districts/areas the role is available in: Across Kent 

Skills that the volunteer may need: Good listening and communication. Previous experience of working with young people is desirable but not essential. 

What can the volunteer gain from this opportunity: Experience working with children and young people with additional needs. A sense of pride watching young people build their confidence and try new things. And of course, lots of fun! 

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. 

Involve is fully committed to upholding the rights of all children, young people and adults to be protected from harm and abuse and to achieve the best outcomes.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

Do you enjoy working with children? 

All Aboard Club provides inclusive play sessions for autistic and ADHD children, where they can build and play with our huge train sets and develop their social and communication skills. 

We have been running play sessions in London and the South East for 3 years, supporting over 400 families. 

We're looking for volunteers to run our weekend play sessions by helping to set up a massive train track on the floor. 

We welcome applications from anyone but especially from autistic, ADHD or neurodiverse individuals as it is great to have volunteers who can relate to the challenges our children and families experience.  

Here's a glimpse of what the role involves: 

• Attending one or two of the locations (Streatham, Woking, Lewisham, Wimbledon or Weybridge) on a Saturday or Sunday. 
• Lending a hand to carry our train set boxes from the car.
• Taking about an hour to set up our magical train world, which usually involves a crew of 2 - 5 people.
• Working closely with fellow volunteers to ensure the train set layout flows seamlessly and fits into our play space.
• Practicing active listening and effective communication with our awesome team.
• Keeping a watchful eye on the tracks and trains to ensure everything runs smoothly during the session.
• And last but not least, helping to pack up our world of imagination at the end.

Interested to see what an All Aboard Club play session looks like? Here’s a time-lapse video from one of our sessions: https://youtu.be/J9vZ0A5UTeE (the video was made when we used to be called “Engine Shed”).  

For more information about All Aboard Club, please see our website. 

We work from our current locations once a month on a Saturday or Sunday:

St Nicholas Community Hall
34 Robin Hood Lane, Sutton SM1 2RG

Lochaber Hall Community Centre
Manor Lane Terrace, London SE13 5QL

Streatham Youth Centre
Conyers Rd, London SW16 6LS

Brookwood Memorial Hall
Adjacent, 150 Connaught Road, Brookwood, Woking GU24 0AL

Log Cabin Charity
259 Northfield Avenue, London W5 4UA

Barn Church 
41 Atwood Ave Richmond TW9 4HF

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.