Volunteer roles for the Health sector

Do you have a keen eye for details and a passion for supporting a great cause?

We’re looking for Volunteer Mystery Shoppers to help us ensure our shops are the best they can be. Your feedback helps us provide Tender Loving Care to our community and ensures every customer visit helps fund our vital work supporting families affected by Leukodystrophy.

What you’ll do 

• Visit as a regular customer at one of our local shops
• Browse the rails and interact with our friendly team.
• Fill out a quick survey about your experience (cleanliness, service and vibe).
• Make a donation of pre loved items

Who we’re looking for:

Someone observant, honest, and reliable who loves a hidden gem.

Our gardens are extremely important. They welcome visitors and are where families spend time together, relax and make lasting memories. We are looking for keen gardeners with a passion to work alongside existing volunteers under the direction of staff, to maintain and enhance the gardens and grounds.

Lay Trustee – Digital Transformation, Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS)

Location: Hybrid, with attendance at London meetings Remuneration: Unremunerated (expenses covered)

Type: Non-Executive / Governance Role

About the Royal College of Surgeons of England

The Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) is a historic and globally recognised professional body, dedicated to advancing surgical practice, improving patient outcomes, and influencing healthcare standards worldwide. With 26,000 members and a mission that touches clinicians, students, policymakers, and the public, the College plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of surgery.

RCS is partway through an ambitious programme of digital modernisation. Following significant recent investment in platforms, infrastructure, data systems and digital capability, the College is entering a new and exciting phase: turning strong digital foundations into genuine organisational transformation.

This is a rare opportunity to influence digital strategy at national level within an institution committed to modernising, becoming more agile, and expanding its impact across the health landscape.

What You Can Look Forward To

As a Lay Trustee on the Digital Committee, you will help shape the future digital direction of a high-impact organisation at a genuine turning point.

You will:

· Guide and Influence Strategic Digital Transformation

· Provide Robust Challenge and Expert Insight

· Champion a Confident, Ethical and Forward-Thinking Approach

· Coach and Encourage Teams Driving Change

· Shape the Digital Culture of a National Institution

Why This Role Matters

· The organisation is at a pivotal moment.

· Your expertise will directly influence national impact.

· You will support an organisation genuinely trying to evolve.

· You will be part of a warm, committed and mission-driven Board.

About You

The College is seeking a strategic digital leader who can challenge constructively, inspire confidence, and bring fresh perspective.

Skills and Experience

· Strong grounding in digital transformation, either from a “hard tech” perspective (systems, data, infrastructure) or “soft digital” (web, UX, content, CRM engagement) - ideally with appreciation for both.

· Understanding of data strategy, CRM value, and digital member/user engagement.

· Awareness of cybersecurity, technology resilience and digital risk.

· Knowledge of responsible and ethical AI, with a positive and future-oriented outlook.

· Experience in membership organisations, B2C digital engagement, or resource-constrained environments is highly advantageous.

· Ability to operate confidently at Board level, providing high-quality governance oversight without becoming operational.

Personal Attributes

· Strategic, visionary and ambitious - yet pragmatic about scale and resources.

· Empathetic, relatable and skilled at building trust.

· A natural coach and mentor who builds confidence in others.

· Comfortable challenging senior stakeholders constructively.

· Values-driven, collaborative, and motivated by public-good impact.

Recruitment Timeline

To ensure equitable access to information and uphold the RCS’ commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, the charity will be hosting a Q&A webinar in place of individual informal calls. We encourage all interested candidates to submit questions in advance, which will be addressed during the session. Please register your interest in attending this webinar on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 and we will send you a link.

Application Deadline: 5pm Friday 8th May 2026

Interviews: w/c 25th May 2026

Support the work of St John Ambulance in your community by volunteering as a Community Volunteer, an exciting new role which is designed to revamp how volunteering looks in the modern world; flexible, innovative and is open for all.

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. Community Volunteers can choose from a wide selection of activities – including fundraising, talks and demonstrations, supporting at events, volunteer welfare, social media and administration support.

Through supporting the growth of community partnerships, you will bring people along to our cause, growing our membership and fundraising base and spreading the message that First Aid Saves Lives.

Give as much (or little) time as you can afford. With this new role, you simply volunteer when it works for you. That means you can give as much time as you like or as little as 24 hours across a whole year, whenever it suits you. It’s perfect for busy lives, changing schedules, or for anyone seeking a low-commitment involvement. 

The Community Volunteer provides an easy way to stay connected and contribute meaningfully to your local community. Here are some examples of what you could do: 

• Community fundraising
• Talks and demonstrations
• Support at events
• Volunteer welfare
• Community Roadshows
• Supporting national campaigns
• Counting and banking money
• Booking events
• Supporting Networks  
• Administration support
• Writing thank you and community letters
• Media and social media
• Community news and Network newsletters 

Through volunteering as a Community Volunteer, 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.

Once we have completed your selection and screening for this role, we will provide you with a buddy, as well as invite you to the network meetings. 

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. Welcome Event - you will be invited to the network meetings as soon as you have been successful at the selection process. 

Closing date for these opportunities is 19/08/2026 If you’d like to know more about volunteering or would just like to chat to someone who does, get in touch. 

National Relief Trust, we are dedicated to making a real difference through charity support, community development, and focused health initiatives. To keep our programs running smoothly and reaching the people who need them most, we rely on a strong behind-the-scenes team.

The Role We are looking for a highly organized and reliable volunteer to join us remotely as an Operations Support Coordinator. In this role, you will be the glue that holds our daily operations together. If you love keeping things tidy, organizing information, and supporting a busy team from the comfort of your own home, we would love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Day-to-Day Admin: Helping our team with general administrative tasks to keep projects moving.

• Data Entry & Organization: Keeping our records, files, and databases accurate and up to date.

• Team Support: Assisting with scheduling virtual meetings, taking notes, and organizing digital workspaces.

• Communication: Acting as a friendly point of contact for basic team inquiries and helping route emails to the right people.

What We’re Looking For

• Organized: You have a great eye for detail and like keeping things neat and structured.

• Tech-Comfortable: You are confident using standard tools like email, word processors, and spreadsheets (e.g., Microsoft Office or Google Workspace).

• Self-Motivated: Since this is a remote role, you are happy to work independently and manage your own time.

• Friendly Communicator: You are comfortable reaching out to team members online and writing clear, polite emails.

• No prior charity experience is strictly required, just a willingness to learn and pitch in!

What’s In It For You?

• Gain practical, hands-on experience in operations and charity administration.

• Work flexibly from home, fitting your volunteering around your current schedule.

• Join a welcoming, passionate team dedicated to health and community development.

• Make a genuine, lasting impact on the causes we support.

Our partner is a well-established UK charity with a strong reputation in healthcare research and data, playing an important role in improving outcomes and informing policy across the sector.

The Treasurer will join the Board as a Trustee and chair the Audit and Risk Sub-Committee, overseeing financial governance and supporting long-term sustainability. Working closely with the senior leadership team, the role includes reviewing budgets and financial reporting, advising on reserves and risk, and ensuring appropriate controls and compliance are in place.

The ideal candidate will be a senior finance professional, likely at CFO or Finance Director level, with strong experience in governance, audit and risk. You will be comfortable operating at Board level, able to provide constructive challenge, and confident communicating financial matters clearly.

This is a strategic oversight role with an established finance function in place. The commitment includes quarterly Board and committee meetings, with two in-person meetings in London each year, plus some ad hoc support.

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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles please visit the AfID website.

Our partner is a UK-based health justice charity working to improve health and wellbeing by addressing issues such as housing, energy, migration and state violence.

The Treasurer will join the Board of Trustees and provide oversight of financial management and governance. Working closely with the Executive Director and Head of Finance, the role includes monitoring financial performance, supporting budgeting and reporting, ensuring appropriate controls are in place, and helping trustees interpret financial information. You will also advise on the financial implications of strategy and support strong financial decision-making at Board level.

The ideal candidate will bring strong financial expertise, with a recognised qualification or equivalent experience, and an understanding of charity finance and governance. You will be comfortable operating at Board level, able to communicate financial information clearly, and willing to contribute to wider strategic discussions. An interest in health justice or social impact would be beneficial.

This role involves four Board meetings per year, alongside some ad hoc support between meetings.

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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles please visit the AfID website

The Engine of our Mission: Join Us as Volunteer Secretary & Admin Coordinator

Every great movement needs a mission control. Could that be you?

As Unlock YOUR Potential grows from a big idea into a registered East London charity, the "behind-the-scenes" work becomes the most important part of our success. We are recruiting passionate volunteers to lead our programmes and board, and now we need an organised, detail-oriented Secretary & Admin Coordinator to keep the wheels turning.

If you love bringing order to chaos and want to use your administrative talents to help NEET adults (18+) across East London find their path, we want to meet you.

The Role: Keeping Us Moving Forward

You will be the central hub of our small team, ensuring that our communications are professional, our meetings are productive, and our records are airtight as we apply for charity status.

Your Impact will include:

• Steering the Meetings: Attending our Steering Committee meetings to take clear, actionable minutes that capture our strategic decisions.

• Managing Enquiries: Being the first point of contact for the "growing list" of passionate people responding to our recruitment ads—ensuring everyone gets a warm, timely response.

• Document Guardianship: Helping the Founder organise essential paperwork, from volunteer applications to draft policy documents.

• Process Improvement: As a founding volunteer, you’ll help us set up the inbox systems and folders we’ll use for years to come.

Is This You?

This role is perfect for someone who is highly organised and thrives on being "the person with the plan."

• Super Organised: You find joy in a clean inbox, a clear set of minutes, and a well-labelled folder.

• A Great Communicator: You can write professional, friendly emails that reflect our supportive and empowering ethos.

• Reliable & Discreet: You understand the importance of confidentiality, especially as we handle volunteer data and charity applications.

• Local Heart: You are excited about supporting a grassroots organisation making a real difference in East London.

Why Volunteer with Unlock YOUR Potential?

• Flexible & Remote: Much of this role can be done from the comfort of your home, with occasional attendance at meetings (virtual or in East London).

• Skills Development: Gain unique experience in "Charity Start-up" administration and governance.

• Be Part of the Founding Team: You aren’t just "doing admin"—you are helping to build the infrastructure of a charity that will change lives.

• Direct Impact: By handling the paperwork, you free up our mentors and coaches to focus on what they do best: helping people back into work.

Ready to help us stay on track?

If you have a few hours a week to spare and want to be the backbone of our new charity, we’d love to hear from you. Please send a short note about your admin experience and why you’re interested in supporting social mobility in East London.

Unlock YOUR Potential:

Organising a brighter future for East London.

Shape the Foundation: Join our Founding Steering Committee & Board

Success is built on a solid foundation. Help us lay the first stones.

At Unlock YOUR Potential, we are driven by a singular goal: ensuring that every adult in East London has the support they need to move from NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) into a fulfilling career. We have the vision and the community energy—now, we need the strategic minds to govern our growth.

We are seeking 3–5 Founding Steering Committee Members (Interim Trustees), including a dedicated Treasurer, to provide the oversight and expertise required to transition us into a fully registered charity.

The Mission: Strategic Guardianship

As a member of our Steering Committee, you won’t just be "attending meetings." You will be the architects of our legal and financial framework, ensuring we are robust, compliant, and ready to scale.

We are looking for specific expertise in the following areas:

• Financial Leadership (Treasurer): We need a volunteer with a background in accounting or finance to oversee our budget, manage initial seed funding, and establish the financial transparency required for charity registration.

• Legal & Governance: An individual to guide us through the Charity Commission application, help draft our constitution, and ensure our policies (from Safeguarding to GDPR) are airtight.

• Lived Experience Advocate: Someone who has personally navigated the barriers to employment or education. Your voice is vital to ensuring our programmes remain authentic and effective for the people we serve.

• Strategic Growth: A generalist with experience in scaling small organisations or social enterprises who can help us map out our 3-year impact plan.

Your Impact

This is a high-level advisory role that directly enables our frontline work. By volunteering your professional skills, you are:

1. Securing our Status: Directly assisting in the successful application for UK Charity Status.

2. Mitigating Risk: Ensuring that as we grow, we do so safely, ethically, and sustainably.

3. Empowering the Team: Providing a "safety net" and soundboard for our Founder and Head of Programmes.

Is This You?

• You are a professional looking to use your "board-level" skills for social good.

• You have a deep commitment to social mobility and the East London community.

• You can commit to a monthly meeting (virtual or in East London) plus 2-4 hours of remote advisory work.

• You enjoy the "early-stage" challenge of building a brand-new organisation.

Why Join the Steering Committee?

• Founding Influence: Have a direct say in the values, ethics, and direction of a new charity.

• Governance Experience: Perfect for those looking to transition into non-executive director or formal Trustee roles.

• Community Connection: Work alongside like-minded professionals and community leaders dedicated to East London’s future.

Ready to Lead?

If you have the professional expertise to help us build a lasting legacy, we would love to chat. Please send a CV and a short note indicating which area of expertise (Legal, Finance, or Lived Experience) you would like to contribute.

Unlock YOUR Potential:

Governing with Purpose, Leading with Heart.

Design the Identity of Change: Join Us as Volunteer Graphic Designer

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. We need you to help us tell a story of transformation.

At Unlock YOUR Potential, we are building a movement to empower NEET adults (18+) across East London. We have the mission, the passion, and the drive—now, we need the visual spark to make our voice heard.

We are looking for a creative Volunteer Graphic Designer to help us build our brand from the ground up. Whether you are looking for a high-impact one-off project to sharpen your portfolio or a regular role to help us grow, your work will become the face of social mobility in our community.

The Canvas: Our Brand, Your Vision

We are a small organisation with a big heart, and we’re sticking to our bold Orange roots. Why? Because orange represents energy, optimism, and the "stop-and-look" urgency that our mission demands.

What you’ll be building:

• The Blueprint: Helping us refine and standardise our Logo and Brand Identity so we look as professional as the services we provide.

• Digital Presence: Creating social media assets and website graphics that grab attention and inspire sign-ups.

• The "Paper Trail": Designing print-ready flyers, posters, and brochures to reach adults in local community hubs and Jobcentres.

• Impact Reports: Visualising data and success stories that will help us secure our official charity status.

Are You the One?

We aren’t looking for "just a designer"—we’re looking for a storyteller who uses shapes, fonts, and that signature orange to spark hope.

• The Creative: You have an eye for clean, modern design and a portfolio that proves it.

• The Communicator: You can take our core values—empowerment, community, and growth—and translate them into a visual language.

• The Tech-Savvy: You’re comfortable with the Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or Figma.

• The Local Hero: You love East London and want to use your skills to give back to your neighbours.

Why Volunteer With Us?

• Creative Freedom: Help set the visual tone for a brand-new organisation.

• Social Impact: See your designs on the streets of East London, helping real people access career coaching and wellbeing support.

• Flexibility: We can work around your schedule—whether you want to do a "Brand Sprint" or support us for a few hours a month.

• Portfolio Gold: Build a full brand identity from scratch for a social justice cause.

Ready to Paint the Town Orange?

If you’re ready to help us look as impactful as we feel, we want to hear from you. Please send us a link to your portfolio or a few samples of your work, along with a quick note on why you’re interested in the role.

Unlock YOUR Potential:

Help us design a future where no one is left behind.

Build the Bridge to What’s Possible: Join Us as Head of Volunteering - VOLUNTEER ROLE

They say the first step is the hardest. We need you to make sure no one has to take it alone.

In East London, there is a massive pool of untapped brilliance—adults who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training). These are individuals with dreams, skills, and potential, often held back by systemic barriers and a lack of a professional network.

At Unlock YOUR Potential, we are a growing social mobility charity dedicated to changing that narrative. We are looking for a visionary Head of Volunteering to join our founding team and build the engine that will drive our mission forward.

The Vision: From "Hard-to-Reach" to "Hard-to-Ignore"

We don't just want a "volunteer list"—we want a movement. As our Head of Volunteering, you will be the architect of a world-class volunteering programme designed specifically to support adults in their journey toward meaningful employment and education.

Your Mission:

• Lead the Strategy: Design and implement a robust recruitment strategy to attract high-calibre mentors, coaches, and industry experts.

• Create the Blueprint: Build the systems for seamless onboarding, ensuring our volunteers are trained to handle the unique challenges and sensitivities of working with NEET adults.

• Cultivate a Culture of Impact: Develop retention initiatives that keep our volunteers engaged, making them feel like true partners in our participants' success stories.

• Shape the Legacy: As a key leader in a small, hungry organisation awaiting charity status, your voice will directly influence our long-term growth and social impact.

Who You Are:

You are a leader who understands that social mobility isn't about "charity"—it's about opportunity.

• A Strategic Builder: You love the "blank canvas" phase and have the grit to build processes where none exist.

• Community-Minded: You know East London's heartbeat and can find volunteers in boardrooms, community hubs, and everywhere in between.

• People-Centric: You are an expert at managing relationships and understand how to inspire busy professionals to give their time effectively.

• Mission-Driven: You believe that being NEET is a circumstance, not a destiny, and you are ready to prove it.

Why Now?

Joining a small organisation at this stage means you won't just be a cog in a machine—you will be the person who builds the machine. You’ll have the autonomy to innovate and the satisfaction of seeing the immediate impact of your work on the lives of adults right here in our community.

Help us turn "Potential" into "Progress."

Apply to Lead

If you have the experience to lead and the heart to serve, we want to meet you. Please reach out with a summary of your experience and why social mobility for adults matters to you.

Unlock YOUR Potential:

Redefining the Future of East London’s Workforce.

Bring people, organisations, and opportunities together to change lives.

At Bright Connections, we believe in a simple but powerful truth: no one should feel alone.

We are a brand new and small, volunteer-run and community-led charitable project based in East London, on a mission to break social isolation for people living with disabilities. Through joyful activities, shared experiences, and a community built on belonging, we create spaces where friendships can grow, confidence can flourish, and every person feels seen, valued, and connected.

Our story began with one family’s love for a sister whose world had become small and quiet. From that love grew a movement, one that believes friendship is a human right, and that connection can transform lives.

We’re looking for a Volunteer Community Builder to help us grow the network around Bright Connections, bringing together people, partners, and supporters who can help our community thrive.

What you’ll do

You’ll play a key role in building meaningful relationships that strengthen and expand our impact.

This could include:

• Connecting with local councils, community groups, and organisations.

• Building partnerships with charities, services, and local initiatives.

• Reaching out to potential supporters, donors, and collaborators.

• Helping create a strong, supportive network around the people we serve.

Why this matters

• Behind every strong community is a network of people who care.
• Your work will help open doors, create opportunities, and bring more support to those who need it most.
• Every connection you build helps someone feel less alone.

Who you are

• A natural connector who enjoys building relationships.

• Friendly, confident, and comfortable reaching out to others.

• Passionate about community, inclusion, and social impact.

• Motivated to help grow something meaningful from the ground up.

What you’ll gain

• Experience in partnership building and community engagement.

• The chance to shape and expand a growing charitable initiative.

• A flexible, hybrid role that fits around your life.

• The opportunity to make a lasting difference through connection and collaboration.

At Bright Connections, we are building more than a project, we are building a community that surrounds people with care, opportunity, and belonging.

Together, we shine brighter.

If you’d love to help connect people, organisations, and possibilities, we would love to hear from you.

Help us build a community where everyone has a place and no one is left behind.

Be the heart that connects people to purpose.

At Bright Connections, we believe in a simple but powerful truth: no one should feel alone.

We are a brand new and small, volunteer-run and community-led charitable project based in East London, on a mission to break social isolation for people living with disabilities. Through joyful activities, shared experiences, and a community built on belonging, we create spaces where friendships can grow, confidence can flourish, and every person feels seen, valued, and connected.

Our journey began with one family’s love for a sister whose world had become small and quiet. From that love grew a movement, one that believes friendship is a human right, and that connection can transform lives.

To help us in our set up stage, we’re looking for a volunteer who can take up the Volunteer Coordinator role to help us grow and support the incredible community of people who make this work possible.

What you’ll do

You’ll play a vital role in welcoming, supporting, and coordinating our volunteers, helping ensure everyone feels valued, confident, and connected in their role.

This could include:

• Recruiting and onboarding new volunteers.

• Keeping in touch with volunteers and supporting their journey.

• Coordinating rotas and helping match people to roles.

• Creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive volunteer experience.

Why this matters

• Volunteers are the heart of Bright Connections.
• Your support will help them thrive, and in turn, help others feel less alone.
• Every connection you help create has the power to change someone’s life.

Who you are

• Friendly, organised, and a great communicator.

• Passionate about people, community, and inclusion.

• Able to take initiative and work as part of a small, supportive team.

• Comfortable volunteering in a flexible, hybrid (remote and in-person) role.

What you’ll gain

• Meaningful experience in volunteer coordination and community engagement.

• The chance to be part of a growing, purpose-driven initiative.

• A flexible role that fits around your life.

• The opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives.

At Bright Connections, we are building more than a project, we are building a community where everyone belongs.

Together, we shine brighter.

If you’d love to help bring people together and support a community that truly cares, we would love to hear from you.

Help us create connections that change lives.

Lead with heart. Create connection. Change lives.

At Bright Connections, we believe in a simple but powerful truth: no one should feel alone.

We are a brand new and small, volunteer-run and community-led charitable project based in East London, on a mission to break social isolation for people living with disabilities. Through joyful activities, shared experiences, and a community rooted in belonging, we create spaces where friendships can grow, confidence can flourish, and every person feels seen, valued, and connected.

Our journey began with one family’s love for a sister whose world had become small and quiet. From that love grew a movement — one that believes friendship is a human right, and that connection can transform lives.

To help us get fully set up and launched, we are looking for two volunteers, who can take on these flexible hybrid volunteer roles of Manager and Deputy Manager to help lead Bright Connections and shape its future.

Your role

As part of our small and passionate leadership team, you will help guide the direction of the project, support volunteers, and ensure our activities continue to bring joy and connection to those who need it most.

This is a flexible, hybrid role, designed to fit around your life while making a meaningful impact.

You might be involved in:

• Coordinating and supporting volunteers.

• Helping plan and oversee activities and community events.

• Contributing to the development and growth of the project.

• Ensuring a warm, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all.

Why this matters

• Your leadership will help create spaces where friendships begin.
• Your support will help someone feel seen, valued, and included.
• Your time will help build a community that changes lives.

Who you are

• Compassionate, reliable, and motivated by making a difference.

• Comfortable taking initiative and working as part of a small team.

• Interested in leadership, community work, or building something meaningful.

• Able to commit flexibly in a hybrid (remote and in-person) capacity.

What you’ll gain

• The opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing community initiative.

• Valuable experience in project coordination and team leadership.

• A chance to shape something meaningful from the ground up.

• The knowledge that your contribution is helping reduce isolation and build real human connection.

At Bright Connections, we are more than a project, we are a movement rooted in kindness, inclusion, and belonging.

Together, we shine brighter.

If you’re ready to help lead with purpose and heart, we would love to hear from you.

Help us build a community where no one is left behind.