Volunteer roles in Scotland

Volunteer Marketing, Communications & Partnerships Manager

Unlock YOUR Potential – Adult Social Mobility Charity

Location: Remote

Hours: Flexible

Type: Volunteer Leadership Role

Amplify a Mission That Changes Lives — Shape the Voice, Visibility, and Partnerships of a Growing Charity

Unlock YOUR Potential is an ambitious adult social mobility charity dedicated to supporting people from deprived communities to gain the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to transform their lives. Through programmes in employability, personal development, wellbeing, and life skills, we empower adults to break cycles of disadvantage and step into brighter futures.

As we grow, we are seeking a creative, strategic, and mission‑driven Marketing, Communications & Partnerships Manager to help elevate our brand, strengthen our voice, and build the relationships that will fuel our next chapter.

Your work will directly support people who deserve a second chance at success.

The Role: Volunteer Marketing, Communications & Partnerships Manager

This is a key leadership role shaping how the world sees, understands, and engages with Unlock YOUR Potential. You will lead our marketing and communications strategy, build our public presence, and develop partnerships that expand our reach and impact.

You will work closely with the Founder and senior volunteers to ensure our message is clear, compelling, and aligned with our mission.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and deliver a marketing and communications strategy that strengthens our brand and visibility.

• Manage and grow our digital presence across social media, website, newsletters, and campaigns.

• Craft compelling stories, content, and messaging that highlight our mission and impact.

• Build and nurture partnerships with organisations, community groups, and potential supporters.

• Support fundraising and programme promotion through targeted communications.

• Create marketing materials, press releases, and promotional assets.

• Ensure consistent, values‑aligned messaging across all platforms.

• Identify opportunities for collaboration, outreach, and strategic partnerships.

• Provide insight and leadership on how to expand our reach and engage new audiences.

• Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the charity as a key member of the leadership team.

What You’ll Bring

We welcome applicants from a wide range of professional backgrounds. You do not need charity experience — just creativity, strategic thinking, and a passion for storytelling and relationship‑building.

You will bring:

• Experience in marketing, communications, digital media, PR, or partnerships.

• Strong writing, storytelling, and content‑creation skills.

• Confidence using social media, digital tools, and communication platforms.

• A strategic mindset with the ability to plan and deliver campaigns.

• Relationship‑building skills and the ability to represent the charity externally.

• Creativity, initiative, and a collaborative spirit.

• A passion for social mobility, equality, and empowering adults to thrive.

• Integrity, reliability, and a commitment to amplifying a mission that matters.

What You’ll Gain

• A senior leadership role shaping the public voice and partnerships of a national‑ambition charity.

• The opportunity to build a brand and communications strategy from the ground up.

• Valuable experience in marketing, PR, digital strategy, and partnership development.

• Flexible volunteering that fits around your life and commitments.

• The fulfilment of knowing your work is helping adults transform their lives.

Be the Voice That Carries Our Mission Forward

If you’re ready to use your creativity, communication skills, and strategic insight to support a charity with heart, purpose, and ambition, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help build a bold, visible, and impactful Unlock YOUR Potential — where powerful storytelling and partnerships drive life‑changing work.

Volunteer Executive Assistant / Office Manager (Remote)

Unlock YOUR Potential – Adult Social Mobility Charity

Location: Remote

Hours: Flexible

Type: Volunteer Leadership & Operations Role

Help Build the Operational Heartbeat of a Charity That Changes Lives

Unlock YOUR Potential is an ambitious adult social mobility charity dedicated to supporting people from deprived communities to gain the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to transform their lives. Through programmes in employability, personal development, wellbeing, and life skills, we empower adults to break cycles of disadvantage and step into brighter futures.

As we grow, we are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and mission‑driven Executive Assistant / Office Manager to support our Founder and ensure the charity runs smoothly day‑to‑day. Your work will help build the administrative foundations, systems, and tools that allow our mission to flourish.

Your support will directly enable people who deserve a second chance at success.

The Role: Volunteer Executive Assistant / Office Manager

This is a vital operational role at the centre of the charity. You will work closely with the Founder to manage key administrative functions, streamline processes, and ensure the organisation has the structure, tools, and resources it needs to operate effectively.

You will be the person who keeps everything moving — creating order, clarity, and efficiency across the charity.

What You’ll Do

• Provide executive support to the Founder, including diary management, scheduling, and coordination.

• Develop and maintain administrative systems, processes, and documentation.

• Manage inboxes, communications, and internal information flow.

• Support volunteer onboarding, record‑keeping, and internal organisation.

• Maintain digital filing systems, shared drives, and operational tools.

• Assist with project coordination, meeting preparation, and follow‑up actions.

• Help ensure the charity has the resources, templates, and processes needed to function smoothly.

• Support the implementation of new tools, platforms, and operational improvements.

• Uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and strong organisational governance.

• Act as a calm, reliable, and solutions‑focused partner to the Founder.

What You’ll Bring

We welcome applicants from a wide range of professional backgrounds. You do not need charity experience — just strong organisational skills and a commitment to helping a mission‑driven organisation thrive.

You will bring:

• Experience in administration, executive support, office management, or operations.

• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.

• Confidence using digital tools, platforms, and cloud‑based systems.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• A proactive, detail‑focused, and solutions‑oriented mindset.

• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Integrity, reliability, and a commitment to supporting a charity with heart and purpose.

• A passion for social mobility, equality, and empowering adults to thrive.

What You’ll Gain

• A central operational role shaping the foundations of a growing national‑ambition charity.

• Experience supporting a Founder and contributing to strategic organisational development.

• The opportunity to build systems and processes that will support long‑term impact.

• Flexible volunteering that fits around your life and commitments.

• The fulfilment of knowing your work is helping adults transform their lives.

Be the Organising Force Behind a Mission That Matters

If you’re ready to use your organisational talent to support a charity with heart, purpose, and ambition, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help build a smooth‑running, well‑structured, and impactful Unlock YOUR Potential — where strong operations empower life‑changing work.

Action Tutoring is a national education charity that offers free maths and English tutoring to pupils facing disadvantage. 

By volunteering as a tutor at a local school or online, you'll be supporting children to build their confidence and help ensure they leave school with the grades needed to build a bright future.

What will I be doing?

• Tutoring 1-3 pupils in Year 5 or 6, or Year 7, 10 or 11.

• Commit to one hour a week, for up to 20 weeks. You choose the day and time to sign up to.

• Use our tutor workbooks to guide your pupils through activities that will boost their confidence and grades.

What you'll gain:

• Receive induction training, tutor workbooks and ongoing support.

• Develop skills like communication, leadership, and problem-solving.

• Meet like-minded people in our volunteer community.

• Travel expense reimbursement (up to £5 per session).

• Free DBS check.

This volunteer role is perfect for you if you:

• Are passionate about making a difference and helping young people succeed, particularly those facing disadvantage.

• Seek valuable experience working with children and are eager to hone essential skills such as communication, mentorship, and leadership – all highly valued in any career path.

• Have a busy schedule but are keen to contribute to your community, as this flexible role requires just one hour a week, either in-person or conveniently online.

We look for volunteers with:

• Solid subject knowledge in the area they wish to tutor, which may be demonstrated by a degree or grade B at A-level qualification (or equivalent) or relevant experience.

• The ability to explain concepts clearly and patiently.

• A commitment to supporting pupils’ academic progress.

We recognise that valuable experience can be gained through diverse routes, so if your qualifications differ from those mentioned - we still encourage you to apply! Please highlight any relevant experience or skills in your application.

We welcome applications from volunteers across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. (Please note: this is a volunteer, unpaid position.)

Our volunteers say:

" The Action Tutoring team has been fabulous in their support: timely updates, always available, closely following progress, and ready to intervene where needed, very professional indeed!"

"Volunteering is very rewarding. I would say the skills that one develops from teaching the pupils are transferable to any walk of life and make you a better person. I would highly recommend it."

Volunteer Head of People, Culture & Talent

Unlock YOUR Potential – Adult Social Mobility Charity

Location: Remote

Hours: Flexible

Type: Volunteer Leadership Role

Shape the Culture, People Strategy, and Talent Development of a Charity That Changes Lives

Unlock YOUR Potential is an ambitious adult social mobility charity dedicated to supporting people from deprived communities to gain the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to transform their lives. Through programmes in employability, personal development, wellbeing, and life skills, we empower adults to break cycles of disadvantage and step into brighter futures.

As we grow, we are seeking a visionary and values‑driven Head of People, Culture & Talent to help build the people systems, culture, and leadership foundations of a charity ready to scale. This is a defining moment in our journey — and your expertise will help shape a healthy, inclusive, mission‑aligned organisation.

Your leadership will directly support people who deserve a second chance at success.

The Role: Volunteer Head of People, Culture & Talent

This is a key leadership position within our senior volunteer team. You will oversee the development of our people strategy, organisational culture, and volunteer talent pipeline, ensuring Unlock YOUR Potential is a place where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best.

You will work closely with the Founder and Board to build a modern, ethical, and human‑centred charity culture that reflects our mission and values.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development of a people and culture strategy that supports growth, wellbeing, and organisational excellence.

• Shape a positive, inclusive, and mission‑aligned culture across the charity.

• Oversee volunteer recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention.

• Build clear role structures, pathways, and support systems for volunteers and future staff.

• Develop policies and processes that promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and good governance.

• Support leadership development and capability‑building across the organisation.

• Advise the Founder and Board on people‑related risks, opportunities, and long‑term workforce planning.

• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all areas of the charity.

• Ensure people practices reflect Charity Commission expectations and best practice in the sector.

• Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the charity as a senior leader.

What You’ll Bring

We welcome applications from people with experience in HR, people development, organisational culture, talent management, or leadership. You do not need prior charity experience — just a commitment to learning and to building a healthy, values‑driven organisation.

You will bring:

• Professional experience in HR, people management, organisational development, or culture‑building.

• Strong understanding of people processes, safeguarding, and ethical leadership.

• A passion for social mobility, equality, and empowering adults to thrive.

• The ability to design systems, policies, and structures that support people and culture.

• Excellent communication, empathy, and relationship‑building skills.

• Integrity, reliability, and a commitment to good governance.

• A collaborative, supportive, and mission‑driven mindset.

What You’ll Gain

• A senior leadership role shaping the people and culture foundations of a national‑ambition charity.

• The opportunity to build systems that ensure long‑term organisational health and impact.

• Valuable strategic HR and leadership experience for your professional portfolio.

• Flexible volunteering that fits around your life and commitments.

• The fulfilment of knowing your expertise is helping adults transform their lives.

Be the Architect of a Culture That Changes Lives

If you’re ready to use your people expertise to support a charity with heart, purpose, and ambition, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build a supportive, inclusive, and empowering Unlock YOUR Potential — where people and culture are at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for someone who shares our vision of shaping a recognised, valued and inclusive sport and physical activity sector that everyone can be a part of, and who is committed to the highest levels of governance, risk management and assurance.

The Audit and Probity Committee reports directly to CIMSPA’s Board of Trustees and is a crucial part of our governance structure, overseeing our risk landscape.  By ensuring that risk is adequately managed and that the organisation is governed with integrity, the committee guides CIMSPA’s strategic decision-making processes.  Alongside this, the committee provides oversight, challenge and scrutiny across a range of areas, including our internal controls and our financial performance and management. 

Specialisms

Based on the committee’ annual skills review, we have identified the following specialisms as a priority for recruitment:

• Government and policy-making

• Legal and regulatory

Therefore we are seeking to appoint a committee member with significant experience in at least one of these areas.

Core Skills

We also expect all committee members to have significant experience in one or more of the following:

• Finance

• Audit and risk

• Governance and compliance

• Our system interventions (as detailed in our strategy)

• Business and commercial

• Digital

Please note - an in-depth knowledge of the sport and physical activity sector is not essential.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring that the committee fulfils its purpose as stated in its Terms of Reference.
• Ensuring that the committee complies with CIMSPA’s Charter and Statutes, charity law, company law and all other relevant legislation/regulations as they relate to the committee.
• Managing CIMSPA’s resources responsibly and honestly, with a duty of prudence.
• Working in partnership with CIMSPA’s CEO or senior leadership team to ensure the strategic aims of the organisation are achieved as they relate to the committee, maintaining a management and oversight role.
• Ensuring that the committee is accountable.

Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd March 2026 at 9am

Provisional date for virtual interviews: Monday 16th March 2026

Volunteer Trustee

Unlock YOUR Potential – Adult Social Mobility Charity

Location: Remote

Hours: Flexible

Type: Volunteer Leadership Role

Join Our Board and Help Shape the Next Chapter of a Charity That Changes Lives

Unlock YOUR Potential is an ambitious adult social mobility charity dedicated to supporting people from deprived communities to gain the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to transform their lives. Through programmes in employability, personal development, wellbeing, and life skills, we empower adults to break cycles of disadvantage and step into brighter futures.

As we enter our next chapter of growth, we are seeking passionate, committed Trustees to join our Board and help steer the strategic direction, governance, and long‑term impact of our charity. This is a pivotal moment in our development — and your leadership could help shape a national movement for adult social mobility.

Your insight, experience, and judgement will directly support people who deserve a second chance at success.

The Role: Volunteer Trustee

As a Trustee, you will play a central role in guiding the charity’s strategy, governance, and mission delivery. You will work closely with the Founder and fellow Board members to ensure Unlock YOUR Potential is impactful, sustainable, and governed to the highest standards.

This is an opportunity to help shape a young, values‑driven charity as it grows — bringing your expertise, perspective, and passion to a mission that matters.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to the strategic vision, direction, and long‑term planning of the charity.

• Ensure strong governance, transparency, and compliance with Charity Commission requirements.

• Support the development of programmes, partnerships, and income streams.

• Provide constructive challenge, insight, and oversight across key areas of the charity’s work.

• Champion our mission, values, and commitment to social mobility and equality.

• Act as an ambassador for the charity, helping build relationships and credibility.

• Work collaboratively with the Board and Founder to guide the charity through growth and change.

• Bring your professional expertise to strengthen decision‑making, risk management, and organisational development.

What You’ll Bring

We welcome applications from people with a wide range of professional backgrounds. You do not need prior trustee experience — just the willingness to learn and the commitment to govern responsibly.

You will bring:

• Professional expertise in any relevant field (e.g., governance, HR, operations, finance, safeguarding, fundraising, community development, communications, lived experience, or leadership).

• Strong judgement, integrity, and a commitment to good governance.

• A passion for social mobility, equality, and empowering adults to thrive.

• The ability to think strategically and contribute to high‑level decision‑making.

• A collaborative, supportive, and mission‑driven mindset.

• The confidence to ask questions, challenge constructively, and champion accountability.

What You’ll Gain

• A senior leadership role shaping the future of a national‑ambition charity.

• The opportunity to influence systems, culture, and strategy at a formative stage.

• Valuable governance experience for your professional development.

• Flexible volunteering that fits around your life and commitments.

• The fulfilment of knowing your leadership is helping adults transform their lives.

Be a Steward of a Mission That Matters

If you’re ready to use your expertise, insight, and passion to support a charity with heart, purpose, and ambition, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help guide Unlock YOUR Potential into its next chapter — building a transparent, impactful, and life‑changing charity for the communities we serve.

Volunteer Graphic Designer (Brand & Logo Re‑Design)

Unlock YOUR Potential – Adult Social Mobility Charity

Location: Remote

Hours: Flexible

Type: Volunteer

Help Us Re‑Imagine a Brand That Changes Lives

Unlock YOUR Potential is a new, ambitious adult social mobility charity dedicated to transforming the futures of people from deprived communities. We exist to equip adults with the skills, confidence, tools, and opportunities they need to learn, grow, and succeed in life.

Our programmes, spanning employability, personal development, wellbeing, and life skills—are designed to break cycles of disadvantage and open doors to brighter futures. We are building something powerful, hopeful, and life‑changing. Now we need a visual identity that reflects that mission.

That’s where you come in.

The Role: Volunteer Graphic Designer (Logo Re‑Brand)

We are looking for a creative, thoughtful, and mission‑driven Graphic Designer to help us re‑brand our charity logo and shape the visual identity that will carry our message across the UK.

You will take our existing concept and evolve it into a brand that feels:

• Bold and Empowering

• Warm and Human

• Professional and Trustworthy

• Rooted in hope and opportunity

Our signature vibrant orange must remain at the heart of the brand, symbolising energy, optimism, and transformation but we welcome your creative vision for how it can shine.

What You’ll Do

• Re‑design and modernise our charity logo while keeping the core vibrant orange colour.

• Develop a refreshed visual identity that reflects empowerment, growth, and social mobility.

• Create brand assets we can use across digital platforms, print materials, and fundraising campaigns.

• Collaborate with the Founder to ensure the brand aligns with our mission and values.

• Help shape the look and feel of a charity that will support thousands of adults to change their lives.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in graphic design, branding, or visual communication.

• A portfolio showcasing your creativity and design style.

• Passion for social impact, equality, and helping people reach their potential.

• Ability to translate mission and emotion into visual identity.

• A collaborative, open, and imaginative approach.

What You’ll Gain

• A chance to lead the visual identity of a national charity from the ground up.

• A meaningful project for your portfolio with real social impact.

• Flexible volunteering that fits around your life.

• The opportunity to contribute to a mission that changes lives, families, and communities.

• The satisfaction of knowing your work will inspire hope and opportunity for years to come.

Join Us in Unlocking Potential

If you’re ready to use your creativity to spark change—and help build a brand that empowers adults to rewrite their futures—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us bring Unlock YOUR Potential to life.

Volunteer Employability Programme Manager

Unlock YOUR Potential – Adult Social Mobility Charity

Location: Remote

Hours: Flexible

Type: Volunteer Management Role

Lead the Creation of a Life‑Changing Employability Programme

Unlock YOUR Potential is a new, ambitious adult social mobility charity dedicated to supporting people from deprived communities to gain the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to transform their lives. Through programmes in employability, personal development, wellbeing, and life skills, we empower adults to break cycles of disadvantage and step into brighter futures.

We are now building our flagship Employability Programme and we are seeking a passionate, organised, and visionary Employability Manager to lead its creation, launch, and ongoing delivery.

Your leadership will directly shape the journeys of adults striving for a better future.

The Role: Volunteer Employability Programme Manager

This is a hands‑on, strategic, and deeply meaningful role. You will design, develop, and manage our employability programme from the ground up, ensuring it is impactful, empowering, and accessible to adults who need it most.

You will work closely with the Founder to build a programme that supports participants into employment, training, and long‑term progression.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the full set‑up of our employability programme, from design to delivery.

• Develop a curriculum that includes job‑search skills, CV building, interview preparation, workplace confidence, and career planning.

• Build partnerships with employers, training providers, and community organisations.

• Recruit, support, and coordinate volunteers and facilitators involved in programme delivery.

• Oversee participant onboarding, engagement, and progression tracking.

• Ensure the programme is inclusive, empowering, and aligned with our mission of social mobility.

• Monitor outcomes and continuously improve the programme based on feedback and data.

• Represent the charity in external meetings, events, and partnership discussions.

• Work closely with the Founder to shape long‑term employability strategy and growth.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in employability, careers guidance, adult education, training, or programme management.

• Strong organisational and leadership skills.

• A passion for social mobility, equality, and empowering adults to succeed.

• The ability to design structured, engaging, and practical learning experiences.

• Confidence building relationships with employers and partners.

• A supportive, compassionate, and participant‑centred approach.

• Creativity, initiative, and a commitment to building something meaningful from the ground up.

What You’ll Gain

• A leadership role shaping a flagship programme for a national charity.

• The opportunity to design a service that will change lives, families, and communities.

• A meaningful addition to your professional portfolio and leadership experience.

• Flexible volunteering that fits around your life and commitments.

• The fulfilment of knowing your work directly helps adults overcome barriers and unlock their potential.

Be the Architect of Opportunity

If you’re ready to use your skills to build and lead a programme that transforms lives, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us unlock potential across the UK.

Unlock YOUR Potential

BREAKING BARRIERS | UNLOCKING POTENTIAL

Volunteer Treasurer (Accounting & Financial Governance)

Unlock YOUR Potential – Adult Social Mobility Charity

Location: Remote

Hours: Flexible

Type: Volunteer Leadership Role

Help Build the Financial Foundations of a Charity That Changes Lives

Unlock YOUR Potential is an ambitious adult social mobility charity dedicated to supporting people from deprived communities to gain the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to transform their lives. Through programmes in employability, personal development, wellbeing, and life skills, we empower adults to break cycles of disadvantage and step into brighter futures.

As we grow, we are seeking a committed and experienced Treasurer to guide our financial governance, ensure strong stewardship, and help build a charity that is transparent, sustainable, and ready to scale.

Your expertise will directly support people who deserve a second chance at success.

The Role: Volunteer Treasurer

This is a key leadership position within our Board of Trustees. You will oversee the financial health of the charity, ensuring we operate responsibly, ethically, and in line with Charity Commission requirements.

You will work closely with the Founder and Board to establish strong financial systems, support fundraising planning, and help shape a sustainable future for Unlock YOUR Potential.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the charity’s financial strategy, planning, and reporting.

• Ensure compliance with Charity Commission financial regulations and best practice.

• Prepare or review budgets, forecasts, and financial statements.

• Support the development of income streams, including grants, partnerships, and fundraising.

• Advise the Board on financial risks, opportunities, and long‑term sustainability.

• Help establish robust financial controls, processes, and record‑keeping.

• Provide clear, accessible financial updates to trustees and stakeholders.

• Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the charity as a key member of the Board.

What You’ll Bring

• Professional experience in accounting, finance, or financial management.

• Understanding of charity finance, SORP, or willingness to learn.

• Strong analytical and organisational skills.

• Integrity, reliability, and a commitment to good governance.

• A passion for social mobility, equality, and empowering adults to thrive.

• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non‑financial colleagues.

• A collaborative, supportive, and mission‑driven mindset.

What You’ll Gain

• A senior leadership role shaping the financial future of a national charity.

• The opportunity to build systems that ensure long‑term impact and sustainability.

• A meaningful addition to your professional portfolio and governance experience.

• Flexible volunteering that fits around your life and commitments.

• The fulfilment of knowing your expertise is helping adults transform their lives.

Be the Steward of a Mission That Matters

If you’re ready to use your financial expertise to support a charity with heart, purpose, and ambition, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build a financially strong, transparent, and impactful Unlock YOUR Potential.

Volunteer Head of Business Development & Operations

Unlock YOUR Potential – Adult Social Mobility Charity

Location: Remote

Hours: Flexible

Type: Volunteer Leadership Role

Lead the Growth of a Charity That Transforms Lives

Unlock YOUR Potential is a bold new adult social mobility charity dedicated to helping people from deprived communities build the confidence, skills, and opportunities they need to change their lives. Through programmes in employability, personal development, wellbeing, and life skills, we support adults to overcome barriers, unlock their strengths, and step into brighter futures.

We are entering an exciting phase of growth — and we are looking for a strategic, compassionate leader to help shape our development, partnerships, and operational excellence.

If you are driven by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help build a charity that changes lives, this is your moment.

The Role: Volunteer Head of Business Development & Operations

This is a pivotal leadership role for someone who wants to make a tangible difference. You will help build the foundations of a national charity, guiding both our growth strategy and our day‑to‑day operational systems.

You will work closely with the Founder to develop partnerships, secure opportunities, strengthen internal processes, and ensure our programmes reach the people who need them most.

What You’ll Do

• Lead on business development strategy to grow our reach, partnerships, and funding opportunities.

• Identify and cultivate relationships with employers, training providers, community organisations, and supporters.

• Develop operational systems that ensure our programmes run smoothly, safely, and effectively.

• Support the creation of sustainable income streams, including grants, corporate partnerships, and social value opportunities.

• Build internal processes for volunteer management, programme delivery, and organisational governance.

• Work collaboratively with the Founder to shape the long‑term vision and infrastructure of the charity.

• Help position Unlock YOUR Potential as a trusted, empowering force for adult social mobility across the UK.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in business development, operations, charity leadership, or organisational growth.

• A strategic mindset with the ability to turn ideas into practical systems.

• Strong relationship‑building skills and confidence engaging with partners.

• Passion for social mobility, equality, and empowering adults to transform their lives.

• A proactive, organised, and mission‑driven approach.

• The ability to lead with empathy, clarity, and purpose.

What You’ll Gain

• A senior leadership role shaping the future of a national charity.

• The chance to build systems, partnerships, and opportunities that change lives.

• A meaningful project for your professional portfolio and leadership development.

• Flexible volunteering that fits around your commitments.

• The fulfilment of knowing your work will help adults overcome disadvantage and unlock their potential.

Be Part of Something Transformational

If you’re ready to use your leadership, strategy, and operational expertise to help build a charity with real social impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us unlock potential across the UK.

Volunteer HR & Volunteering Manager/Lead (Building Culture, Community & Volunteer Excellence)

Unlock YOUR Potential – Adult Social Mobility Charity

Location: Remote

Hours: Flexible

Type: Volunteer Leadership Role

Help Build a Thriving, Supportive Volunteer Community That Changes Lives

Unlock YOUR Potential is an ambitious adult social mobility charity dedicated to supporting people from deprived communities to gain the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to transform their lives. Through programmes in employability, personal development, wellbeing, and life skills, we empower adults to break cycles of disadvantage and step into brighter futures.

As we grow, we are seeking a passionate, people‑focused HR & Volunteering Manager/Lead to help us build a warm, inclusive, close‑knit volunteer culture — one where every volunteer feels valued, supported, and part of something meaningful.

Your leadership will shape the heart of our organisation: our people.

The Role: Volunteer HR & Volunteering Manager/Lead

This is a key leadership role responsible for creating an exceptional volunteer experience from first contact to long‑term engagement. You will design and lead our volunteer recruitment, onboarding, culture‑building, and retention strategies, ensuring that Unlock YOUR Potential becomes a place where volunteers feel inspired, connected, and proud to contribute.

You will work closely with the Founder and leadership team to build a strong organisational culture rooted in compassion, professionalism, and shared purpose.

What You’ll Do

Volunteer Recruitment & Onboarding

• Lead the full volunteer recruitment cycle — from role design to interviews to selection.

• Create a welcoming, inspiring onboarding journey that sets volunteers up for success.

• Develop clear volunteer pathways, role descriptions, and expectations.

Culture, Community & Engagement

• Build a warm, supportive, close‑knit organisational culture where volunteers feel valued and connected.

• Develop initiatives that strengthen community — team meetings, recognition, social connection, and shared learning.

• Ensure volunteers feel heard, appreciated, and part of a mission‑driven family.

Volunteer Management & Support

• Provide ongoing support to volunteers and volunteer leads.

• Help resolve issues with empathy, fairness, and professionalism.

• Maintain volunteer records, policies, and compliance in line with best practice.

Strategic HR & Organisational Development

• Shape HR policies, processes, and systems that support a healthy, ethical, inclusive organisation.

• Advise the Founder and leadership team on people‑related matters, culture, and volunteer strategy.

• Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the charity as a key member of the leadership team.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in HR, volunteer management, people development, or organisational culture.

• A natural ability to build relationships, trust, and community.

• Strong organisational and communication skills.

• A warm, supportive, and people‑centred leadership style.

• A passion for social mobility, equality, and empowering adults to thrive.

• Integrity, empathy, and a commitment to creating a positive volunteer experience.

• A collaborative, mission‑driven mindset.

What You’ll Gain

• A senior leadership role shaping the culture and people experience of a national charity.

• The opportunity to build a volunteer community that is supportive, joyful, and deeply connected.

• A meaningful addition to your HR, leadership, or organisational development portfolio.

• Flexible volunteering that fits around your life and commitments.

• The fulfilment of knowing your work is helping adults transform their lives — and helping volunteers find purpose and belonging.

Be the Heart of a Mission That Matters

If you’re ready to use your HR and people‑leadership skills to build a compassionate, energising, and empowering volunteer community, we would love to hear from you.

Volunteer Head of Service Delivery

Unlock YOUR Potential – Adult Social Mobility Charity

Location: Remote

Hours: Flexible

Type: Senior Volunteer Leadership Role

Lead the Delivery of Programmes That Change Lives

Unlock YOUR Potential is an ambitious adult social mobility charity dedicated to helping people from deprived communities gain the confidence, skills, and opportunities they need to transform their lives. Through programmes in employability, personal development, wellbeing, and life skills, we empower adults to break cycles of disadvantage and step into brighter, more hopeful futures.

We are now seeking a strategic, organised, and mission‑driven Head of Service Delivery to oversee the successful rollout, coordination, and quality of all our programmes. This is a pivotal leadership role for someone who wants to shape a charity’s impact from the ground up.

Your leadership will ensure every participant receives a consistent, empowering, and life‑changing experience.

The Role: Volunteer Head of Service Delivery

As Head of Service Delivery, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and operational execution of all Unlock YOUR Potential programmes. You will ensure that each programme is delivered safely, effectively, and with the dignity and care our participants deserve.

You will work closely with the Founder and Programme Managers to build delivery systems, support volunteers, and ensure our services run smoothly as we grow.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the operational delivery of all programmes across employability, personal development, wellbeing, and life skills.

• Build and manage delivery frameworks, processes, and quality standards.

• Support Programme Managers to ensure consistent, high‑quality delivery.

• Oversee volunteer recruitment, onboarding, coordination, and support.

• Monitor participant engagement, outcomes, and feedback.

• Ensure safeguarding, risk management, and compliance are embedded in all delivery activities.

• Coordinate schedules, resources, and delivery logistics.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accessibility, and participant experience.

• Work closely with the Founder to shape long‑term delivery strategy and growth.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in programme delivery, operations, adult learning, or service management.

• Strong organisational and leadership skills.

• A passion for social mobility, equality, and empowering adults to succeed.

• The ability to build systems, processes, and delivery frameworks.

• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.

• A calm, solution‑focused, and supportive approach.

• Confidence managing volunteers and coordinating multiple workstreams.

• A commitment to delivering services that are safe, inclusive, and empowering.

What You’ll Gain

• A senior leadership role shaping the delivery of a national charity.

• The opportunity to build systems that ensure long‑term impact and programme excellence.

• A meaningful addition to your professional portfolio and leadership experience.

• Flexible volunteering that fits around your life and commitments.

• The fulfilment of knowing your work directly helps adults transform their lives and futures.

Be the Engine Behind Life‑Changing Programmes

If you’re ready to use your leadership and operational expertise to ensure our programmes reach the people who need them most, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us unlock potential across the UK.

Our vision for volunteering

Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.

The difference you will make to cats and people

From elderly moggies to energic kittens, every day across the UK cats and kittens are in need of a temporary place to stay, and lots of love and TLC! We need more fosterers like you to provide a safe, temporary haven for cats and kittens and provide them with everything they need before they get their chance to land on their four paws and make a house a home.

You can expect us to 

• Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
• Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
• Ensure you have all you need in place to foster the cat(s) in your care, for example equipment and food
• Cover all your foster cats’ expenses and agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
• Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities

What we need from you 

• A stable, safe and compassionate environment in your home or in a purpose-built pen in your garden provided by us
• Enrich the cats’ experience in care including play, exercise and appropriate handling/interaction
• A willingness to complete some training in order to provide high standards of cat welfare
• Introduce cats to prospective adopters so they can find their forever home
• You can find out more about being a Fosterer on our website

Time expectation

Our volunteer fosterers usually spend around one and a half hours per day (around 10 to 13 hours per week) in this role, but this might vary depending on the number of cats or kittens in care.

Our vision for volunteering

Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.

The difference you will make to cats and people

Join us as a Cat Welfare Support volunteer and make a real difference to the lives of cats and their owners. Whether it’s taking cats to the vet, helping to maintain cat welfare standards, or supporting other volunteers to keep everything organised, your support will help us take care of more cats. Help us create a better life for cats and their families with your compassion and dedication.

You can expect us to

• Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
• Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
• Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
• Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities

What we need from you

This is a really flexible role. We’ll help you choose what you’d like to get involved with, making sure it benefits both you and the team, for example: 

• supporting the team to maintain high standards of cat welfare
• transporting cats to vet appointments or to new homes
• entering records for cats and cat-related activity to track the impact of the team
• supporting with cat admissions and matching cats with prospective owners
• ordering, collecting and delivering cat-related supplies, for example, food, litter, medical supplies
• communicating with the public, offering support with cat ownership or lost and found cats
• supporting the volunteer neutering team