Youth/Children Volunteer Roles

The Basement door is a charity based in Richmond that provides young people with the opportunity to work in the Music industry. Our Graduates are anything from Performing Artists to Lighting or Sound technicians and a variety of other roles in Music.

Launched in 2008, we've been using our expertise and resources to help young people fulfil their potential and have fun through music. We've been running youth events for more than 15 years and became a registered charity in 2018. Since then, we've been working to grow The Basement Door and its impact, expanding from just one town to now putting on music events in more than 10 locations across South West London. 

We now need the help of an experienced Fundraiser to help us grow and provide other opportunities for young people such as the practice studio we hope to build in central Twickenham.

If you have experience of corporate fundraising or fundraising through events then please get in touch.

At Koala NW, our volunteer support is at the heart of what we do and we know how much our families appreciate the support our volunteers offer.

As a Koala North West volunteer, you will be given the training and support to make a real difference to families in your community. You will also develop transferable skills which can support you in your life, whether that’s at home or at work. You will make friends along the way and join other volunteers for peer support sessions and join in celebrations like National Volunteers week & Christmas events.

Once you have completed your 6 weeks training programme, you will be matched to a suitable family to offer emotional and practical support. You will be supported by a coordinator and given support and supervision regularly.

Every family we support is unique so the support that we offer is equally unique to that family and depends entirely on the circumstances and what they would like support with. We help parents identify what they are already doing well, and support them to build on this to improve their relationships with their children.

You will be visiting families in their own homes once a week for an hour or two, if you have availability to support more than one family just let us know and you can be matched to additional families. Or you may be offering virtual support. During the pandemic, we had to adjust our home visiting to virtual support, via zoom, telephone /What’s App video calls/ texts. It proved very successful as this was a regular contact for families during lockdown.

Due to the success of virtual support, if families prefer this type of support as an alternative to home visits, that’s okay.

Support in one or more of the following areas could be offered:

• Social isolation/loneliness, support families to get outdoors, walking with them to the park or accompanying to appointments etc
• Poor emotional and/or mental health wellbeing
• Managing children’s behaviours/sleep issues
• School readiness
• Family bereavement
• Disability/complex needs or ill health
• New baby/multiple births
• Difficulty with home management/routine
• Budgeting

All home visits by volunteers are carried out between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. (Flexible around family and work commitments)

What do Koala NW expected from you?

• You have parenting experience
• You have a non-judgemental attitude
• You are flexible and are able to commit to 2 hours minimum each week for a period of at least 12 months
• You are able to attend a 6 week training course. Training is held in Liverpool and runs 1 day a week for 6 consecutive weeks between 9.30am and 2.30pm
• You are willing to attend ongoing training to support you in your volunteering role.

We are proud that 43% of our current staff started as volunteers with Koala North West.

Since we started, we have supported in excess of 12,000 families and trained more than 1,500 volunteers.

Volunteering can change a family's life and 1-2 hours per week can make such a huge difference. Our volunteers are the difference.

Full training will be provided and paid travel expenses.

Job Type: Volunteer

Work Location: In person

We are looking to recruit people to one of the following four roles within our youth programme, for a minimum commitment of 10 weeks, and whilst these should guide applications, imagination and flexibility is encouraged when applying.  Currently, the youth programme works with young refugees and asylum seekers across two sites, providing them with a sense of community and experiences that they wouldn’t otherwise receive!

There are some specific applicant requirements, however the most important is to have a strong desire to work with refugees and a commitment to improve the situation for them here in Greece.  Second Tree works in a transparent way in a challenging and changeable situation on the field; therefore, an ability to learn quickly and be open to feedback is vital.

We are looking to recruit people to one of the following four roles within our youth programme, and whilst these should guide applications, imagination and flexibility is encouraged when applying. 

The roles are:

• Children’s ESL teacher: responsible for the delivery of the programme’s English classes across two sites.  Classes focus on low level English learning and must be fun and engaging. TEFL/equivalent experience is required.
• Scout/excursion leader: responsible for leading the weekend excursions for both camps, a highlight of the programme for participants! Excursions are based generally on the Scout model and require an organised, methodical planner who is confident leading groups of children.
• Arts and crafts specialist: responsible for using knowledge of art, music and practical skills to plan creative workshops within the existing curriculum. Assist the programme lead and scout leader when organising and partaking in excursions.
• Science/maths specialist: responsible for using knowledge of science and maths to plan creative and engaging workshops within the existing curriculum. Assist the programme lead and scout leader when organising and partaking in excursions.

Skills:

You are able to. . .

• Oversee the delivery of program activities and the completion of vital administrative and logistical tasks
• Be accountable and efficient, making sure that tasks that you take up are completed in the agreed timeframe
• Be honest and transparent, being able to give and receive feedback in the most straightforward way
• Have a strong sense of humor, being able to make fun of yourself is key
• Care for people, the interests of the people we work with should always be your first concern
• Instil the values above in the people that work with you
• Prioritise and delegate tasks effectively, ensuring all deadlines are met
• Manage individuals effectively to create a positive team environment in which shared problem solving is encouraged
• Communicate in English, both written and orally
• Learn quickly, managing a wide-ranging and intense workload

Skills Desired:

• Experience with teenagers in educational and leisure activities
• Experience working as a Scout leader or in other leadership roles
• Knowledge of pedagogical tools and programs suitable for children/vulnerable people.

We offer:

•  Accommodation in a shared house.
•  Transportation to/from work.
•  After completion of a three-month trial, if you commit long-term, small monthly expenses refund

In certain periods of the year, demand is extremely high, and the volunteer houses might be full. If you have the means to pay for your own accommodation, please let us know. We would still be happy to host you if space is available. However, in a situation where the volunteer houses are full, this would allow us to offer a volunteering opportunity to someone that cannot afford to pay rent.

Our retail shops are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. As a Customer Support Volunteer you will provide a first class customer service experience, ensuring customers find everything they need during their visit.

Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run our retail shops, raising money for vulnerable children, young people and families across the UK.

It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.

Volunteer role

Customer Support Volunteer

Volunteer manager

Store Manager

Where you will be based

Shop

Location:

Unit 12, Dragonville Retail Park, Durham, Durham, DH1 2WP, United Kingdom

Minimum age: 14

Why we want you

Our customer support volunteers provide a first class customer service experience, ensuring customers find everything they need during their visit.

What you will be doing

• You may choose to do some or all of these tasks - working on the till, helping customers with enquiries, meeting and greeting customers, covering changing rooms.
• Maintain a high level of customer service
• Work with other volunteers to have a good knowledge of areas of stock and support customers with general questions and queries
• Process sales on the till
• Supporting customers with donations and gift aid
• Support the implementation of seasonal campaigns and promotional activities in-line with the stores marketing activity plan
• Ensuring the store remains clean and tidy
• Ensure all health and safety policies and procedures are adhered to
• Ensure all security procedures are adhered to

The skills you need

• Friendly and helpful
• Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
• Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good verbal communication skills and able to engage positively with customers
• Willingness to learn basic IT skills, for tasks such as working on the till
• Problem-solving abilities to help resolve queries and issues
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team and use your initiative

What's in it for you

• Volunteer in a fast paced and diverse environment
• Have fun and meet new people
• Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
• Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
• Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
• Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer

Location:

Unit 4, Scunthorpe Retail Park, Holyrood Drive, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN15 8NN, United Kingdom

Please note, this SS is opening soon. 

Minimu age: 14 years

Disclaimer

We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team via our website.

Barnardo's receives donations of a variety of items which we sell in our Superstores. We are looking for a visual merchandiser volunteer to support with creating eye-catching shelves and window displays.

The role would be a great fit for someone who has a real passion for fashion, an eye for detail and understands basic principles of visual merchandising. Your role is to create amazing displays which will make Barnardo's stand out on the high street and encourage members of the public to come into our stores.

It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.

Volunteer role

Visual Merchandiser Volunteer

Volunteer manager

Volunteer Manager

Where you will be based

Shop

Location:

Unit 12, Dragonville Retail Park, Durham, Durham, DH1 2WP, United Kingdom

Minimum age: 14

Why we want you

We are looking for a visual merchandiser volunteer to support with creating eye-catching displays within our stores.

What you will be doing

• Creating eye-catching window displays.
• Merchandising shelves and dressing mannequins etc.
• Ensuring branding/marketing guidelines are met within the store.
• Prepare items for sale, including ensuring pricing is correct and visible.
• Support with any marketing campaigns in the store.

The skills you need

• Passion for fashion.
• Eye for detail.
• Knowledge/experience of visual merchandising principles.
• Friendly and helpful.
• Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s.
• Flexible and willing to do a variety of tasks.

What's in it for you

• Volunteering in a fast paced and diverse environment.
• Have fun and meet new people.
• Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving.
• Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.
• Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses.
• Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer.

Disclaimer

We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team via our website.

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. The Prince’s Trust couldn’t function as well without the support of thousands of volunteers across the UK, who are able to offer a vital network to young people facing significant barriers to jobs, education or training.

As a Business Volunteer, you will work alongside other volunteer mentors and Trust colleagues providing short-term mentoring and guidance to young people or supporting Programme group sessions where expert knowledge, skills or experience (such as language, legal, financial, or sector expertise) is needed. We are currently looking for Business Mentors in Wales.

Our Business Mentors are involved in guiding a young person through regular 1-to-1 mentoring and active support, as they grow the necessary skills and confidence needed to achieve their goals. This may range from providing help, guidance, and support as they identify whether self-employment is right for them, through to remaining alongside them in the early years as their business establishes and grows. You may be helping them to test the viability of their business ideas, launch their enterprise, helping to identify markets and opportunities for growth and will be championing and encouraging them as they navigate the often-difficult early stages of their business journey.

Volunteering can take place at a delivery centre or maybe online, though most likely you will be meeting your mentee in a convenient public location that suits you both.

By volunteering as a Business Mentor you will be directly impacting young people who will benefit from your knowledge, expertise and experience.

Mentoring with The Prince’s Trust is centred around empowering a young person to take ownership of their own journey. For this role we are looking for someone with a good knowledge of the fundamentals of developing and growing a new business. It would be great if you have experience in things like business planning, selling, marketing & finance and are good at building trust with young people from a range of backgrounds. More than this we want you bring to life your experience in a way that empowers our young people to do it for themselves, so being a great communicator, creative, flexible and non-judgemental is essential.

It is important that our business mentors are encouraging, able to give and receive constructive corrective feedback and reinforce learning and progress.

You will be working with young people who have completed our Exploring Enterprise Course which is designed to help 18 to 30-year-olds turn their ideas into a business reality.

If you have a passion and enthusiasm to support young people, many of whom are experiencing significant personal barriers, and could commit a few hours each month, we would love to hear from you

Volunteering with The Prince’s Trust is highly valued and we want to make every volunteer’s journey unique and tailored to each individual’s personal circumstances and capacity to get involved. We will work with you to give you all the tools you need to give your best. We provide comprehensive training, including mentoring training, and a dedicated point of contact to enable you get the best from your experience and ultimately help to create amazing outcomes for our young people.

In return for your valuable time, we provide the benefits of being part of a dedicated community of colleagues and volunteers, the satisfaction of directly impacting our success, and the undoubted personal development and pleasure that comes from working for the cause of, or directly with, children and young people, the majority of whom face significant barriers and have significant challenges to overcome.

Job description

About Us

Penificent is a social enterprise made up of a combination of two artistic & business-minded individuals, Anthony and Steven. We are a start-up seeking to address issues faced by young people and to provide a positive influence through comics and merchandise. We have successfully published a series of PSHE /Social workbooks focussing on life lessons such as honesty and the dangers of social media. We have successfully run multiple workshops in schools which were featured by BBC Newsround and our most successful project “KnifeBoy” was released in May 2019.

Our company featured in an interview In The Sunday Times newspaper, where co-founder Anthony elaborated on how Penificent was formed and the passion behind wanting to address social issues in the youth community. Lastly very honoured to have Knifeboy our Antiknife crime comic endorsed and have met the Reduction violence unit where we discussed the strategy to help the issues around Knife crime.

Workshop Facilitator skills and qualifications

Workshop Facilitators have a great understanding of the issues that affect the lives of young people and a commitment to help them address these challenges. A successful Workshop Facilitator candidate will have various skills and qualifications that include:

• The ability to support young people and act with integrity during workshops
• Excellent people skills and the ability to establish lasting relationships
• Open-mindedness and willingness to try out new workshop activities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Compassion and patience with participants, tolerance, and time-flexibility
• Interest or talent in the subject matter of the workshops
• Active listening skills and the ability to adapt workshops as needed
• Knowledge of health and safety standards during workshop activities
• Travel to diffrent estblishments to run the workshops

Workshop Facilitator experience requirements

Workshop Facilitators require at least one or two years of experience working with young people in workshop settings, whether voluntary or paid. They can acquire experience through facilitating workshops in schools, community centers, or youth organizations. Ideal candidates have experience planning and organizing workshop activities that address social issues such as knife crime, mental health, exploitation, and more.

 Workshop Facilitator education and training

Not compulsory  but if Workshop Facilitators have  relevant training or education in fields such as sociology, psychology, education, or youth work  that would be adventurous. While formal education is beneficial, practical experience and specialised training in workshop facilitation techniques are also valuable. Workshops Facilitators may benefit from attending workshops or courses on facilitation skills, youth engagement, and specific subject matter relevant to their workshops.

Workshop Facilitator pricing

The pricing for Workshop Facilitators typically covers expenses and travel costs,  which can vary between £35 to £55 per hour depending on experience,if required to tavel out of london expensive will be added on to either £35 or £55. As facilitators gain more experience and expertise, their rates may increase accordingly. Additionally, the pricing may be influenced by factors such as the complexity of the workshop content, the duration of the workshop, and the location of the workshop venue.

Benfits

• More experience to add to your portfolio
• Opportunity to push the business forward and be a key member of staff
• You are doing a great course.
• Learning new skills through training 
• Potential to earn money in the future
• Exciting new challenge 
• Flexible hours

Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community.

We are looking to recruit a Group Coordinator for our Stockport and South East Manchester group. As our local Group Coordinator you’ll take the lead in making sure your local group works as effectively as possible. You’ll recruit, induct and support other group volunteers to make sure your group’s activities meet the needs of your local MS community. You can see a video about one of our Group Coordinators here.

In this role you’ll be able to develop your leadership, management, communication, organisation and motivation skills. 

Time Commitment

We estimate this role will need around 5 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

About you

You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services.

You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the Stockport and South East Manchester area to carry out this role.

The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

The purpose of the role of Lifelites’ Honorary Secretary will be to create and maintain registers to enable the Trustees to review and update governance, statutory, and regulatory policies and reports, and to file them with external agencies as required. In addition, the role will support Lifelites’ Board of Trustees and Committee meetings, including the preparation of agendas, papers and minute taking.

About you

You are an experienced administrator or company secretary with a highly organised attitude, excellent attention to detail and strong IT skills. You will be passionate about Lifelites’ mission and keen to develop good governance within the charity.

Status

The Honorary Secretary will be a volunteer and not a Trustee.  They will have no responsibility for deciding the content of policies and reports but may advise the Trustees on the basis of their knowledge and expertise.

Key responsibilities

• To create registers of all the charity’s governance, statutory, and regulatory policies, procedures, reports, and other documents as and when required.
• To create and oversee a rolling schedule of periodic reviews for each document.
• To inform the Chair, Board of Trustees and Senior Management Team of any changes in governance, legal, statutory, and regulatory and compliance requirements.
• To prepare draft agendas and papers for Board meetings with support from the Chair and CEO.
• To attend Board and Committee meetings, to take minutes and actions and provide relevant advice when required.
• To circulate agendas, papers and minutes of Board and Committee meetings.
• To file statutory and regulatory reports when approved by the Trustees.

Person Specification

• Strong track record and knowledge of charity “good governance”, and statutory and regulatory standards and requirements.
• Willingness and availability to attend a minimum of 4 half day in person Board Meetings and 12 mostly online Committee meetings (2 hours each) per year.
• Flexible and practical approach to work and willingness to travel to meetings (expenses reimbursed).
• Experience of interacting with virtual meeting platforms and other digital communication channels.
• Experience of drafting documents and minute taking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible and work independently.
• Exceptional administrative skills, highly organised and good attention to detail.
• Able to anticipate issues and bring them to the attention of others.
• Skilled use of MS Office and cloud applications.
• Strong written English and experience of drafting documents and taking minutes.
• Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

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 Surrey heath and help drive our vision.

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.

If you have some experience of charity finance, we'd welcome that, although if your experience is from other sectors, please talk to us.  Full induction to our organisation will be provided plus specialist support as a new Trustee, including access to external training.

We’d welcome your financial qualification but that’s not a requirement as our finances aren’t complex. An understanding of how charity finance works is beneficial, with the important ability to communicate financial information clearly, especially to other trustees. Support from our employees is always available, as they will be dealing with day-to-day finances.

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, in all meanings of the word, 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 are The Children’s Book Project and we are just establishing our operations in Birmingham. 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.

What we do:

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 on a mission to grow and develop our operations in Birmingham.

We operate in term time only so if could spare 2 days every half term to help our amazing Regional Coordinator – we would love to hear from you!

The role: We work with a range of amazing corporate volunteer teams who come to our Birmingham site (currently in Minworth) to clean, sort and then pack our books in preparation for delivery. These corporate days are always full of energy and fun and we need 2- 4 energetic and passionate people to become team leaders - making sure that there is a warm welcome, a clear plan for the day and fulfilling the workload with care, attention and inclusivity.

What is required:

On average, a commitment to 2 days per half term 

Flexibility to travel to Minworth for sorting and corporate volunteering days

*There is real opportunity to do more - some volunteering can be done from home as our Regional Coordinator needs a little help with contacting local schools who are hosting book drives for us; sharing information and helping with planning and scheduling - full training and support will be given

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!

We are The Children's Book Project and we work passionately to enable children to have access to books. We are just establishing our presence in Birmigham as we grow nationally and have, in 2023, celebrated gifting out 1 millionth book. We gift to children in schools  and in prisons trying to tackle book poverty and give every child the opportunity to own a book of their own. Our charity is very much a family - we are grassroots and powered by an extraordinary team of volunteers. 

We really need some support in the Birmingham area and are hoping to find 1 or 2 amazing volunteers who are willing to drive for us during school term time - collecting and delivering the books that our other volunteers have gathered and packed with love and care!

What we need...

A committment of between 4-6 hours every month - Only during school term times

The ability to lift and move books and boxes ( a great workout!)

A full, clean UK driving licence, over 25 years old with permission to work in the UK

Happy to drive our van , Betsy!

All mileage will be paid and you will be a hugley valued part of our team

If you can help in any way, we would just love to hear from you !

Volunteer at Worcester City FC Match Day Takeover

 Why not volunteer at Acorns Match Day Takeover and support us by being a collection volunteer.

We are delighted that all Acorns volunteers have a chance to watch the match.  

on: - Saturday 17th February 

Volunteer from 1 -5pm 

Apply now if you want to be part of this great volunteering opportunity.

Am I right for the role?

We’re looking for volunteers who are

• Approachable and happy to raise awareness about Acorns
• Confident and happy to be a collection volunteer outside

Why volunteer at Acorns?

• To help a local charity and make a different in your community
• Connect with like minded people and make new friends
• Learn new skills to boost your CV
• Opportunities to progress to other roles

Purpose: Supporting the facilitation of Kids Matter parenting programmes in prisons, encouraging dads to grow in confidence, competence, and community.
Location: Within the prison (either HMP Brixton or HMP Wormwood Scrubs)
Time commitment: Minimum of 1 year, 4-8 hours per week, depending on prison placement

Main responsibilities

• Support Prison Facilitator (staff member) in the delivery of Kids Matter's prison parenting workshops
• Attend a Kids Matter family visit
• Engage with supervisory support from Prison Facilitator (staff member)

About Kids Matter's prison workshops

Kids Matter's prison workshops run for five weeks* (4x sessions followed by 1x family visit day). There will be breaks between each programme, and our goal is to run 3x programmes per year in each prison.
* Programme schedules may vary based on the prison location.

Before the programme starts

• Familiarise self with programme content
• Meet with the team
• Attend Kids Matter training
  • Minimum 4.5 hours of bespoke training (depending on level of prison experience, it may be expected to attend more training)
• Complete prison security checks and training (where required)

During the programme

• 4x weeks of 2-hour sessions, plus set-up and set-down (roughly 4 hours per week)
• 1x 3-hour Kids Matter family visit, if applicable

After programme

• Review and debrief with team