Sunshine charity volunteer roles
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We're looking for someone with UK accounting / financial management and controls experience to join our brand new board and lead on the financial aspects of our new start-up charity.
SUNSHINE is a start-up grassroots, heart‑led London charity on a mission to tackle loneliness with warmth, dignity, and joy. Through community clubs, workshops, befriending, and uplifting support, we create spaces where people feel seen, valued, and connected.
We're searching for a Finance Trustee to serve as our Treasurer — someone with UK accounting experience who believes that strong financial stewardship can change lives.
This is your chance to use your professional skills to spark real human connection across London.
Why This Role Matters
Behind every moment of kindness, every conversation, every workshop, every breakthrough — there is a foundation of trust, transparency, and good governance.
As our Treasurer, you will be the guardian of that foundation. Your leadership will help SUNSHINE grow with integrity, confidence, and long‑term stability.
This isn’t just a volunteer role. It’s a legacy‑building opportunity to shape a young, hopeful charity at a pivotal moment in its journey.
What You’ll Lead
As our Treasurer, you will:
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Oversee SUNSHINE’s financial health with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
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Develop simple, robust financial systems that help a small charity thrive.
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Guide the Board of Trustees with clear, regular financial updates.
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Ensure compliance with HMRC and Charity Commission requirements.
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Act as a lead signatory and support day‑to‑day financial processes.
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Champion transparency and ethical stewardship in everything we do.
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Shape the future of SUNSHINE, helping us reach more people who need connection and hope.
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
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Have UK accounting or financial management experience.
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Understand charity finance (or are eager to learn).
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Care deeply about community, connection, and wellbeing.
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Want to use your professional skills for meaningful social impact.
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Are ready to join a warm, supportive, purpose‑driven Board.
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Believe that loneliness can be challenged — and that you can help.
What You’ll Gain
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A chance to transform lives across London.
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A meaningful leadership role in a growing grassroots charity.
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A supportive team who values your voice and expertise.
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The joy of knowing your skills are bringing light into people’s lives.
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The opportunity to build something lasting, ethical, and beautiful.
Help Us Bring More SUNSHINE to London
If you’re ready to use your financial expertise to uplift communities, strengthen a young charity, and help people feel less alone, we would be honoured to welcome you.
Together, we can help London shine brighter.
SUNSHINE
Loneliness Charity in London
Non Charity Employer
11 - 20
SUNSHINE is London based dedicated to bringing people together, fostering connections, enhancing wellbeing and transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We're looking for an exception Volunteering Programme Manager, who can build our volunteering programme and recruit and bring in amazing people to volunteer and become part of the SUNSHINE family.
SUNSHINE is a start-up grassroots, heart‑led London charity dedicated to tackling loneliness with warmth, dignity, and joy. We will create uplifting community spaces where people feel seen, valued, and connected — and now we’re ready to grow our volunteer family.
If you believe that great charities are built on great people, this is your moment.
Why This Role Matters
Every act of kindness at SUNSHINE begins with a volunteer. Every workshop, every conversation, every moment of connection is made possible by people who give their time with love.
Your leadership will create the systems, culture, and community that allow those volunteers to thrive.
This is your chance to build the beating heart of a young, ambitious charity — from the ground up.
What You’ll Lead
As our Volunteering Programme Manager, you will:
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Design and launch SUNSHINE’s volunteering programme, from structure to strategy.
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Build an organisational culture rooted in team spirit, shared purpose, and kindness.
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Lead volunteer recruitment, attracting people who embody SUNSHINE’s warmth and mission.
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Create a joyful, supportive onboarding journey that makes every volunteer feel valued.
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Develop retention strategies, ensuring volunteers feel appreciated, connected, and inspired.
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Establish simple, effective HR/Volunteer Management processes that support a safe, inclusive, and thriving environment.
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Champion wellbeing, inclusion, and community across the whole organisation.
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Shape the future of SUNSHINE, helping us grow with integrity and heart.
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
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Have experience in HR, volunteering, people management, or community leadership.
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Love building teams, nurturing culture, and helping people flourish.
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Are organised, warm, and passionate about creating positive volunteer experiences.
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Understand (or are keen to learn) charity HR and volunteer management best practice.
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Care deeply about community, connection, and wellbeing.
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Want to help build a charity that feels like a family.
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Believe that loneliness can be challenged — and that volunteers are the key.
What You’ll Gain
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A meaningful leadership role shaping the future of a growing grassroots charity.
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The chance to build a volunteer community that transforms lives.
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A supportive Board who values your voice, creativity, and expertise.
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The joy of seeing people flourish because of the systems and culture you create.
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The opportunity to build something lasting, hopeful, and beautiful.
Help Us Build a Volunteer Community That Brings SUNSHINE to London
If you’re ready to use your HR and people‑leadership skills to uplift communities, strengthen a young charity, and help people feel less alone, we would be honoured to welcome you.
Together, we can help London shine brighter.
SUNSHINE
Loneliness Charity in London
Non Charity Employer
11 - 20
SUNSHINE is London based dedicated to bringing people together, fostering connections, enhancing wellbeing and transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Become the Graphic Designer Who Shapes the Visual Soul of SUNSHINE
Volunteer • Graphic Design • Creative Leadership • London (Hybrid)
Design hope. Create connection. Bring SUNSHINE.
SUNSHINE is a grassroots, heart‑led London charity dedicated to tackling loneliness with warmth, dignity, and joy. We’re building a movement that helps people feel seen, valued, and connected — and powerful design is essential to that mission.
We’re searching for a Graphic Designer to bring SUNSHINE’s story to life through bold, uplifting, emotionally resonant visuals across digital and print.
If you believe design can spark connection and inspire community, this is your moment.
Why This Role Matters
Every poster, every banner, every social media post is a doorway into SUNSHINE. Your creativity will help us reach isolated people, inspire volunteers, and build a recognisable, joyful brand that radiates hope across London.
This is your chance to shape the visual identity of a young charity at a defining moment in its journey.
What You’ll Create
As our Graphic Designer, you will design a suite of impactful, vibrant assets, including:
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3x Roller Banners for events, outreach, and community engagements.
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Social Media Assets that inspire, uplift, and build our online presence.
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Business Stationery (letterheads, business cards, templates).
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Website Imagery that reflects our mission and values.
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Announcement Posters for launches, events, and campaigns.
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Credit‑Card‑Size Tri‑Fold Glossy Flyer for outreach and awareness.
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Volunteer Booklets that welcome, guide, and inspire new volunteers.
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Motion Graphics / Info Graphics to communicate our impact and story visually.
Your work will help SUNSHINE stand out, be seen, and be remembered.
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
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Have experience in graphic design, branding, or digital content creation.
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Can design for both print and digital with confidence.
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Love creating visuals that are vibrant, positive, and emotionally resonant.
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Are excited to help shape a charity’s brand identity from the ground up.
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Care deeply about community, connection, and wellbeing.
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Want to use your creative talent to make a real social impact.
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Believe that design can help challenge loneliness — and you want to be part of that mission.
What You’ll Gain
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A meaningful creative leadership role in a growing grassroots charity.
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A chance to shape the entire visual identity of SUNSHINE.
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A warm, supportive team who values your creativity and vision.
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A portfolio of impactful, real‑world work across print, digital, and motion.
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The joy of knowing your designs are helping people feel less alone.
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The opportunity to build something lasting, hopeful, and beautiful.
Help Us Bring More SUNSHINE to London — One Design at a Time
If you’re ready to use your creative talent to uplift communities, strengthen a young charity, and help people feel seen and connected, we would be honoured to welcome you.
Together, we can help London shine brighter.
SUNSHINE
Loneliness Charity in London
Non Charity Employer
11 - 20
SUNSHINE is London based dedicated to bringing people together, fostering connections, enhancing wellbeing and transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
A Little Bit of Sunshine UK (ALBOS UK) is seeking to recruit Volunteer Facilitators for a co-produced workshop project in Oxford City.
About A Little Bit of Sunshine
We are the voice for young people navigating mental health challenges. A Little Bit of Sunshine ensures their experiences shape the support they need and deserve.Our belief is simple: those closest to the issues are best placed to create the solutions. We connect young people and decision-makers to co-create a mental health system that works for everyone.
As this role is new, you will have the opportunity to shape it. We’re looking for someone who can work well in a team and engage young people in conversations about mental health, wellbeing and building strong relationships
About the Project
We’re launching Finding Your Sunshine, a co-produced workshop project looking to create wellbeing resources for young people. It brings together young people aged 15-19 and student facilitators who have recently left education in a near peer model designed to build trust, share experiences and co-produce tools for young people.
Through a series of interactive workshops, young people will be supported to explore what mental health means to them by reflecting on their own experiences and working togethter to design a toolkit that can be used by young people in the community. These tools are created with young people and will be rooted in real experience.
Purpose of the role
As a Facilitator you will support the co-designing and delivery of our pilot project Finding Your Sunshine. This project is a series of workshops that help young people aged 15-19 to explore mental health, build wellbeing toolkits and connect with relatable and 1 supportive peers. We will support facilitators with training in how to deliver a workshop, safeguarding, youth mental health and encouraging voice and participation.
We are looking for around 7-8 volunteers for this project. We ask that facilitators are available to attend meetings to explore content for the workshops and can deliver at least three workshops in their time with us.
Key Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with facilitators on the project, the project lead and other ALBOS staff to design a two-part mental health and wellbeing workshop series
- Contribute ideas, feedback and lived experience perspectives during group discussions and reflections
- Support in creating a wellbeing toolkit that young people can access after workshops
- Deliver engaging and youth friendly workshops giving young people a basic education of mental health, wellbeing and early recognition of struggles
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding and confidentiality
- Share lived experience to improve resources
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a charity that is making a difference in the mental health landscape for young people. You will be able to shape the future of our programmes and work alongside a passionate team dedicated to creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for youth mental health.
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
Selection Process
- This role will close on Monday 26 January at 11:59pm.
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis from 22 January.
- Informal interview will be from 26 January.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We’re the youth-led charity uniting young voices with decision makers to address the mental health crisis. | Join us in making a difference!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.