Volunteer roles for the Health sector

• Bristol
• Voluntary role (expenses covered)
• Closing date: Midnight, 27th November 2025

• Commitment – 4  meetings per year

Moon Exec Search is proud to be partnering with Sight Research UK, a charity that’s been funding pioneering eye disease research for nearly 40 years. As they enter a bold new phase of growth, we’re supporting them in the search for a new Trustee to help raise their profile and expand their reach.

This is a strategic governance role for someone with a background in business development, marketing, or corporate partnerships. You’ll work closely with the Board and Executive Team to help shape the charity’s future, championing science that delivers real-world impact for people living with sight loss.

We’re looking for candidates with:

• Experience in business development or partnership building (charity or commercial)
• Strategic thinking and strong communication skills
• A passion for medical research and social impact
• Energy, ideas, and a collaborative spirit

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a small but mighty charity with big ambitions.

To apply, please send your CV and Expression of Interest to Gemma Wilks or Sandy Hinks quoting reference JO2664.

Sight Research UK has retained Moon Exec Search to manage this campaign and cannot accept CVs from third-party agencies. All applications will be forwarded directly to Moon Exec Search for consideration.

We are currently looking for a new Digital Fundraising Trustee who can use their skills to support our growing charity. We need someone with relevant fundraising experience who thrives as part of a dynamic group of Trustees, who is willing to champion the charity and who values seeing the impact that our work can make

The Digital Fundraising Trustee will participate in all areas of the charity’s governance with a special interest in the fundraising implications of the strategy, governance and support with the Board’s understanding and interpretation.

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, developing the CLAPA’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines. You would be joining our board at an exciting time, as we implement our new 5-year strategy for 2025-2030.

The Link to apply is listed in the attached Recruitment Pack or can be accessed via the Redirect to recruiter button.

WMDAS is a charity, part funded by the Welsh Government and is accredited by Driving Mobility. Referrals are accepted from individuals, DVLA, Motability and numerous other organisations.  Our purpose is to offer disabled drivers and passengers of all ages specialist advice and assessments to find solutions for their outdoor mobility. 

We are looking for people who may be considering taking their first step in a trustee role or may have been involved with trusteeship previously. Our trustees bring their skills, energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role and play a vital role in making sure that the Wales Mobility & Driving Assessment Service (WMDAS) achieves its core purpose.

They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure WMDAS has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision.  Board members act as a group and have a collective responsibility to support and challenge the management team to enable WMDAS to grow and thrive and through this achieve our mission.

Trustee Duties are to:

· Support and provide advice on the WMDAS purpose, vision, goals and activities

· Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation

· Oversee the WMDAS financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress

· Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation

· Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.

· Review and approve the WMDAS financial statements.

· Keep abreast of changes in the WMDAS operating environment.

· Contribute to regular reviews of the WMDAS own governance. Attend Board meetings adequately prepared to contribute to discussions

· Contribute to the broader promotion of the WMDAS objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.

Trustees are: Willing and able to understand and accept responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation. Effective communicators who participate effectively in discussion. Enthusiastic for our vision and mission

Time Commitment: There are 3 or 4 board meetings annually plus an Annual General Meeting. Currently meetings are held remotely via Zoom or in person at our mobility centre in Cardiff if possible, additionally trustees are available via email as required.

This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

Finance Volunteer

We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.

About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Finance Volunteer for our Newry and Mourne Group. As a Finance Volunteer, you would be joining a coordinating team of volunteers to plan and deliver services and activities to support people locally.

You will maintain and approve income and expenditure records and explain financial information clearly to other group members. You would ensure our financial requirements and policies are followed, and that money is spent in a cost effective manner.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience with a large charity, 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 comfortable with figures, preferably with an accounting or business background.

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Please apply online

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

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

We need people who have a passion for helping others, care about their communities and want to make a difference, supporting them to become safe and more resilient by enabling our volunteers and staff to have the right equipment and resources to do the job. As an Operational Support Team Member, you’ll support St John Ambulance in deploying equipment to events and activities within your community, as well as support the maintaining of equipment to ensure networks are properly resourced.

Through volunteering as an Operational Support Team Member, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride providing essential resources to our medical and education teams. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.

Training for role - Applicants will be shortlisted and interviewed then inducted on a buddy system

Closing date for these opportunities is: 30/11/2025

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

We are recruiting Youth Helpers to assist at our various Cadet and Badger groups in the South West.

Youth Helpers work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units by supporting our Youth Leaders to deliver a sessions across our range of programmes. In this role, you'll support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Helpers also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.

You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

Pursuing the role

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:

• Welcome Event (Induction) - to be discussed with candidate.

Closing date for these opportunities is: 07/12//2025

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

We are recruiting Youth Helpers to assist at our various Cadet and Badger groups in the South West.

Youth Helpers work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units by supporting our Youth Leaders to deliver a sessions across our range of programmes. In this role, you'll support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Helpers also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.

You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

Pursuing the role

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:

• Welcome Event (Induction) - to be discussed with candidate.

Closing date for these opportunities is: 07/12//2025

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

MedicAlert is an emergency medical information charity dedicated to saving and mproving the lives of our members. We provide a comprehensive medical identity service that operates 24/7, every day of the year, from anywhere in the world. Our mission is to give peace of mind to anyone across the nation living with a medical condition, allergy or other health need, by providing access to their vital personal medical information in an emergency.

MedicAlert is the UK’s first and only charity provider of medical IDs. We place our members at the heart of everything we do. We believe everyone deserves to feel safe and secure, regardless of their medical circumstances. With MedicAlert, you can feel confident knowing that we are always here to support you.

Looking ahead, our ambitions are bold. We are focused on broadening representation, sustaining active engagement, and raising the visibility of the organisation across the sector and beyond. 

Our Trustees provide vision, direction and leadership to advance the charity’s mission and uphold its values. They support and challenge the management team to achieve agreed goals and objectives.

Joining our Board, our new Trustees will help directly shape and influence the organisation's strategic direction to ensure alignment with ts mission and long-term goals. They will also ensure the charity fulfils its charitable purpose and complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.

What are we looking for?

To help us achieve our ambitions, we are seeking to strengthen our Board by welcoming individuals with diverse skills, experiences and perspectives, outlined in the Person Specification. We are particularly interested in people who share our passion for improving lives and who are willing to actively contribute to MedicAlert’s continued growth and development.

As we seek to ensure that MedicAlert is in the strongest possible position, we particularly require applications from candidates with knowledge and experience of one of the following:

• Human Resources (and in particular, individuals with experience of Organisational Development, Employment Law and Change Management.
• Digital Transformation and the procurement, development and management of IT and database systems
• Finance management experience, either as a Board member or reporting to a Board. Ideally, this would include a working knowledge of charity finance but this is not an essential as training and guidance will be provided.
• Marketing (both to individuals and to organisations) and Communications.

These are voluntary & unpaid positions with reasonable expenses covered. Prior Trustee experience is not an essential and full induction will provided. 

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are actively working to ensure that intersecting identities are recognised, valued and represented across both the Trustee Board and the wider organisation. This includes, but is not limited to, people of colour, young people, LGBTQ+, and those with lived experience of socio-economic inequality.

We are recruiting Youth Helpers to assist at our various Cadet and Badger groups in the South West.

Youth Helpers work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units by supporting our Youth Leaders to deliver a sessions across our range of programmes. In this role, you'll support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Helpers also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.

You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

Pursuing the role

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:

• Welcome Event (Induction) - to be discussed with candidate.

Closing date for these opportunities is: 07/12//2025

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

Youth Leaders work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units. By organising a mixed weekly programme, this role will support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Leaders also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.

You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

Pursuing the role

Closing date for these opportunities is: 07/12/2025

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

Youth Leaders work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units. By organising a mixed weekly programme, this role will support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Leaders also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.

You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

Pursuing the role

Closing date for these opportunities is: 31/03/2026.

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

At St John Ambulance, we are looking to develop our volunteering offer and become an even more integral part of our communities through delivering community first aid and education. 

We need people who have a passion for helping others, care about their communities and want to make a difference. Through volunteering as an Emergency Responder, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering essential first aid and lifesaving clinical care at community and major events in your areas, including at sporting events, concerts, community festivals.

We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.

Attendance at local meetings (2 per month) at Preston, Lancaster or Kirkham. Completion of the Emergency Responder Training course.

Interviews will be held at one of the three locations in Lancashire West (Kirkham, Lancaster or Preston) on there respective training nights.

Closing date for these opportunities is: 31/12/2025

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

At St John Ambulance, we are looking to develop our volunteering offer and become an even more integral part of our communities through delivering community first aid and education. 

We need people who have a passion for helping others, care about their communities and want to make a difference. Through volunteering as an Emergency Responder, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering essential first aid and lifesaving clinical care at community and major events in your areas, including at sporting events, concerts, community festivals.

We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.

After successful selection an interview process will be followed, welcome events and training will be organised as and when needed.

Closing date for these opportunities is: 31/10/2026

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:

Are you committed to driving excellence and innovation? Do you have experience working within the delivery of Control Services?

As a Community of Delivery Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting and enhancing a national community of practice. You will focus on specific activities or areas within the community, ensuring that efforts align with national standards and priorities while avoiding duplication.

As a Community of Delivery Officer, you will:

• Support the Community of Delivery Lead in coordinating the community.
• Focus on specific activities or areas within the community of delivery.
• Assist in delivering impactful initiatives and projects.
• Foster collaboration and strengthen professional engagement.
• Champion inclusivity and provide support to community members.
• Contribute to the overall success and development of the community.

For more information about this role, please see the role description.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 7th December 2025