Volunteer roles in Scotland
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Role title: Community Fundraising Volunteer
Location: Scotland
Time commitment: Flexible (at least 2-3 hrs a month)
What we're looking for
We're looking for enthusiastic, creative and organised people across the nation to be a Community Fundraising Volunteer. Around 90 per cent of our income comes from our supporters and we couldn't continue doing what we do without them. That means, our community fundraising volunteers play a really important part in rallying people together to raise vital funds which help to protect children and prevent abuse.
What you'll do
You'll volunteer without regular time commitments, ‘as and when' volunteering! Engage with the public, organisations and local communities – promoting a positive image of the NSPCC! You'll be a valued part of one of our Volunteer Community Fundraising Teams across the UK, raising awareness and funds. We appreciate that work, family and friends come first and, with that in mind, this role offers flexibility to fit in with your lifestyle. You only need to commit to a couple of hours a month, but if you want to do more that would be great.
What you'll get
We'll support you with advice, skills and tools to help you fundraise and spread the word of the NSPCC. You'll learn more about how you're helping to protect children across the UK, and you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills and inspire others to support us. It's also a chance to spend time with like-minded people and make new friends.
Who's right for the role?
While we think this role is suitable for a whole range of people, we are particularly looking for those with the following qualities and experiences.
- Passionate about helping young people and children
- Enthusiastic and personable
- Strong organisational skills
- Able to think on your feet
- You work well within a team
- Great communication and social skills
We are currently unable to accept applications from under 18's to this role, please view our other volunteering opportunities.
Interested in getting involved? Volunteer today and join our fight for every childhood.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Do you want to be a part of something special? Do you believe that children should be safe and happy? You could join our amazing team of volunteers who strive to ensure children's voices are heard.
We are now recruiting in the following areas:
Aberdeenshire, Angus, Ayrshire, Clackmannanshire, Dundee, Fife, Inverclyde, Perth and Kinross, Renfrewshire, Stirling
Half a million UK children experience abuse every year, that's 7 children in every classroom before they turn 18. Together we can change this.
As one of our highly valued Speak out. Stay safe volunteers, you will play a vital role in protecting a generation of children, by helping them understand abuse and giving them the confidence to speak out if they need help. Last year in Scotland alone we spoke to more than 60 thousand children to share our vital safeguarding messages. With your help we can do more.
As a Speak out. Stay safe volunteer you will have the opportunity to:
- make a huge difference to children in Scotland;
- learn and develop valuable skills;
- be part of a friendly team of like-minded people.
The role
Alongside other volunteers you will visit primary schools twice a month to deliver classroom based Speak out. Stay safe workshops for children aged 5-7 and 7-11 years.
You will take pride in empowering children to speak out and stay safe. There will be training throughout your volunteer journey, and our team will be here to support you.
If you are:
- passionate about helping children and young people;
- excited about communicating with others;
- empathetic, perceptive and supportive;
- able to think on your feet;
- able to work well within a team;
you have the qualities that could make you a great fit for our volunteer team!
Next Steps
If you want to know more about this amazing opportunity, make sure to sign up for a Volunteer Information Meeting below?.
Additional Information
Some local travel will be required for the role. We understand that this can incur costs; you will be reimbursed for your travel expenses.
Successful volunteer candidates will undergo some routine safeguarding checks as part of our recruitment process. There is more information provided about this in the Volunteer Information Meeting.
For this role, we can only accept people over the age of 16.
Interested in getting involved? Volunteer today and join our fight for every childhood
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Childline is a vital service available 365 days a year to support children and young people, whatever their worry or concern. Childline Glasgow currently have vacancies for Volunteer Counsellors
If you are interested in volunteering for Childline in Glasgow and want to find out more about the roles available, the next step is to attend a Volunteer Information Meeting, which is a fantastic opportunity to:
- Meet with staff as well as volunteers to ask any questions you may have
- Learn more about the application process and your volunteer journey
Our meetings are designed to help you decide whether you want to apply – there's no obligation or expectation that you'll apply if you attend one. At the meeting, you'll also receive information on other ways you can become a supporter of the NSPCC.
To book a place at one of our online Volunteer Information Meetings, please click 'Join Us' to register your interest.
Please note: You need to be at least 16 years old to apply for this role
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role title: Collection volunteer Braehead Shopping Centre, Renfrewshire
Time commitment: 2 - 4 hours a day
What we're looking for
We're looking for enthusiastic, creative and organised people to be an NSPCC Collection Volunteer in your local community. Around 90 per cent of our income comes from our supporters and we couldn't continue doing what we do without them. That means, our collection volunteers play a important part in rallying people together to raise vital funds which help to protect children and prevent abuse.
What you'll do
You'll be working together with the rest of the team to raise awareness and funds. you'll be collecting for the vital work the NSPCC does, engaging with the public- promoting a positive image for the NSPCC!
We appreciate that work, family and friends come first and, with that in mind, this role offers flexibility to fit in with your lifestyle.
- Distribute collection boxes to locations such as cafes, shops, bars, restaurants and small businesses in your local area
- Replace full boxes, counting and banking funds, liaising with your local community team and organising receipts and thank you cards for supporters
- Represent NSPCC in a professional manner
- Share news about our work in the local community and help promote fundraising events and initiatives
What you'll get
We'll support you with advice, skills and tools to help you fundraise and spread the word about the NSPCC. You'll be given a designated point of contact and we'll cover reasonable mileage expenses. You'll learn more about how you're helping to protect children in your local area and across the UK.
It's also a chance to spend time with like-minded people and make new friends.
Who's right for the role?
While we think this role is suitable for a whole range of people, we are particularly looking for those with the following qualities and experience.
- passionate about helping young people and children
- enthusiastic and personable
- strong organisational skills
- you work well within a team
- great communication and social skills
We are currently unable to accept applications from under 18's to this role, please view our other volunteering opportunities.
Interested in getting involved? Volunteer today and join our fight for every childhood
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role title: Friends of Dunbartonshire
Location: Dunbartonshire
Time commitment: Flexible (at least 2-3 hrs a month)
What we're looking for
We're looking for enthusiastic, creative and organised people across the nation to be a Community Fundraising Volunteer. Around 90 per cent of our income comes from our supporters and we couldn't continue doing what we do without them. That means, our community fundraising volunteers play a really important part in rallying people together to raise vital funds which help to protect children and prevent abuse.
What you'll do
You'll volunteer without regular time commitments, ‘as and when' volunteering! Engage with the public, organisations and local communities – promoting a positive image of the NSPCC! You'll be a valued part of one of our Volunteer Community Fundraising Teams across the UK, raising awareness and funds. We appreciate that work, family and friends come first and, with that in mind, this role offers flexibility to fit in with your lifestyle. You only need to commit to a couple of hours a month, but if you want to do more that would be great.
What you'll get
We'll support you with advice, skills and tools to help you fundraise and spread the word of the NSPCC. You'll learn more about how you're helping to protect children across the UK, and you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills and inspire others to support us. It's also a chance to spend time with like-minded people and make new friends.
Who's right for the role?
While we think this role is suitable for a whole range of people, we are particularly looking for those with the following qualities and experiences.
- Passionate about helping young people and children
- Enthusiastic and personable
- Strong organisational skills
- Able to think on your feet
- You work well within a team
- Great communication and social skills
We are currently unable to accept applications from under 18's to this role, please view our other volunteering opportunities.
Interested in getting involved? Volunteer today and join our fight for every childhood.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role title: Community Fundraising Volunteer - Event on Friday 1 August 2023 evening
Location: Concert Hall Edinburgh with Music Service
Time commitment: Flexible (at least 2-3 hrs a month)
What we're looking for
We're looking for enthusiastic, creative and organised people across the nation to be a Community Fundraising Volunteer. Around 90 per cent of our income comes from our supporters and we couldn't continue doing what we do without them. That means, our community fundraising volunteers play a really important part in rallying people together to raise vital funds which help to protect children and prevent abuse.
What you'll do
To volunteer at a Christmas NSPCC event to support the NSPCC in various ways such as co-ordinating of raffle tickets; orgnanising prizes; helping on the evening such as supporting the NSPCC Christmas stall and merchandise.
You'll volunteer without regular time commitments, ‘as and when' volunteering! Engage with the public, organisations and local communities – promoting a positive image of the NSPCC! You'll be a valued part of one of our Volunteer Community Fundraising Teams across the UK, raising awareness and funds. We appreciate that work, family and friends come first and, with that in mind, this role offers flexibility to fit in with your lifestyle. You only need to commit to a couple of hours a month, but if you want to do more that would be great.
What you'll get
We'll support you with advice, skills and tools to help you fundraise and spread the word of the NSPCC. You'll learn more about how you're helping to protect children across the UK, and you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills and inspire others to support us. It's also a chance to spend time with like-minded people and make new friends.
Who's right for the role?
While we think this role is suitable for a whole range of people, we are particularly looking for those with the following qualities and experiences.
- Passionate about helping young people and children
- Enthusiastic and personable
- Strong organisational skills
- Able to think on your feet
- You work well within a team
- Great communication and social skills
We are currently unable to accept applications from under 18's to this role, please view our other volunteering opportunities.
Interested in getting involved? Volunteer today and join our fight for every childhood.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustee and Treasurer
Rainbow Migration, the longest-running UK charity dedicated to supporting LGBTQI+ people through the asylum and immigration system, is seeking a trustee who will also serve as the organisation’s Treasurer.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about our vision that LGBTQI+ people can settle in the UK and lead fulfilling lives, and our mission to support LGBTQI+ people through the asylum and immigration system and influence policy and practice.
At Rainbow Migration, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it. We particularly encourage applications from people who have sought asylum on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or sex characteristics.
The role of trustees and the Treasurer
Being a trustee is a rewarding role. Trustees are volunteers who bring their expertise to shape our strategy and direction, and help ensure we remain an authoritative organisation on LGBTQI+ asylum and immigration. They have overall legal responsibility for the charity, make sure our finances and resources are well used to implement our mission, and are required to participate fully in the governance of the charity. Trustees also play a role as ambassadors for the organisation and our work.
The Treasurer takes a lead role in ensuring Rainbow Migration’s financial affairs are conducted within legal requirements, accounting conventions and good practice to ensure the financial viability and sustainable development of the organisation. A detailed role description for the role of Treasurer is appended.
Time commitment
We are looking for people who can commit to being a trustee for at least three years.
Trustees meet on a weekday evening five times per year. Meetings are usually held on Zoom except in December when we meet in person in London.
Preparation for the meetings involves a time commitment of two to four hours for detailed reading of papers, which are provided several days in advance.
The Treasurer also chairs the Finance Subcommittee, which meets on a weekday evening at the end of each quarter. The present Treasurer prepares the primary financial statements and notes, from the underlying accounting records at the year-end, for inclusion in the Annual Report and Accounts; the successful candidate will need to decide whether to continue with this approach or if there is a suitable alternative.
Key responsibilities
Financial oversight:
- Support the Trustee Board to maintain a clear and timely picture of the financial health of the organisation
- Ensure the Trustee Board and management team fulfil all required fiduciary and regulatory responsibilities
- Keep up to date on developments in charity finance regulations and best practice
- Chair the Finance Subcommittee to oversee Rainbow Migration’s financial management, ensuring robust processes and controls are in place
- Ensure the committee develops a long-term financial strategy (including a reserves policy) for the organisation, with objectives which can be monitored
- Advise the Board on financial strategy, risk management and resource allocation
- Support the Executive Director and Operations and Office Manager to develop and improve financial policies and procedures
- Work with the Executive Director, Operations and Office Manager and Fundraising Manager to monitor budgets, cash flow and financial performance
- Oversee the production of clear and accessible financial reports to the Board and its sub-committees by Rainbow Migration staff, and lead discussions during meetings
Reporting:
- Ensure regular financial reports (i.e. management accounts, annual budgets, cash flow projections, etc) are accurate, comprehensible, timely, correctly formatted, and properly discussed and understood by the Trustee Board (as required by law)
- Ensure the timely preparation of annual accounts in accordance with charity regulations (UK SORP)
- Oversee the appointment of the Independent Examiner or auditors and provide overall oversight of the annual examination or audit process
Systems and controls:
- Ensure the charity has proper systems in place for budgeting, financial control, insurance, and reporting
- Ensure compliance with all HMRC tax requirements, as appropriate
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Fundraising Manager (Team Leader)
Time commitment: 4 hours per week (flexible)
Location: Remote, UK-based
Reports to: Director
Manages: Fundraising volunteer team (approx. 5 people)
Type: Volunteer
About the role
We are looking for an experienced, friendly, and highly organised Volunteer Fundraising Manager to lead our fundraising function and help us deliver a clear, consistent, and timely pipeline of income opportunities.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You will work closely with the Director to shape and manage our fundraising strategy, prioritise opportunities, and coordinate a small team of fundraising volunteers.
Please note: This role is not responsible for writing full applications. Instead, you will focus on strategy, coordination, quality assurance, and momentum. You will support the team by reviewing drafts, giving clear feedback, and ensuring applications are aligned with our charity’s mission and submitted on time.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and maintain an effective fundraising strategy in collaboration with the Director
- Guide and support a team of around five fundraising volunteers, setting priorities and keeping everyone on track
- Manage the fundraising pipeline (opportunities, deadlines, progress tracking, and follow-ups)
- Provide timely responses to team questions and unblock issues quickly
- Review and improve fundraising drafts (structure, clarity, alignment, tone, completeness, and fit with funder criteria)
- Ensure applications and supporting documents are consistent, accurate, and submitted within deadlines
- Coordinate light-touch check-ins, task allocation, and updates (weekly or fortnightly, as agreed)
- Help improve systems and templates so the team can work efficiently (for example trackers, folder structure, and standard wording)
Who we’re looking for
Essential
- Proven experience in fundraising (charity, community interest, education, health, environment, or similar)
- Strong understanding of what makes a successful grant or fundraising case, and how to align it to funder criteria
- Confident leading and supporting a small team, with a collaborative and encouraging style
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to give clear, constructive feedback
- Highly organised, reliable, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines
- Able to commit around 4 hours per week on an ongoing basis
Desirable
- Experience managing a fundraising pipeline or CRM, or maintaining trackers and workflows
- Experience developing fundraising strategy and prioritisation
- Familiarity with UK trusts and foundations, corporate giving, or community fundraising
What you’ll get in return
- A meaningful leadership role with real impact on our charity’s sustainability
- Support and collaboration with the Director and a committed volunteer team
- Flexibility to fit around work or other commitments
- A reference after an agreed period of consistent volunteering (where appropriate)
Eligibility
This role is open only to applicants who are currently based in the UK and have the right to volunteer in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to consider applicants living outside the UK at this time.
How to apply
Please send:
- A short statement outlining your relevant fundraising and leadership experience
- A brief overview of the types of fundraising you’ve worked on (for example grants, trusts, corporate, community)
- Confirmation that you are UK-based and have the right to volunteer in the UK
Closing date: We may interview suitable candidates as applications come in.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Grant Prospecting Coordinator (Excel and Research)
Time commitment: 3 to 4 hours per week
Location: Remote, UK-based (with fortnightly online team check-ins)
Team: Fundraising Team
Start: As soon as you are available
Type: Volunteer
About the role
We are looking for a friendly, organised, and committed volunteer to support our Fundraising Team by prospecting grant opportunities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys research, reading funder guidelines, and working with data.
You will take the lead in helping us make smart use of our time by identifying which grants in our existing database are the best match for our work and where we are most likely to be eligible.
This is a prospecting management role only. You will not be asked to write grant applications.
What you will do
- Work through a complex Excel-based grants database and assess opportunities against our charity’s aims and activities
- Read funder criteria, eligibility rules, and guidance notes to decide whether a grant is a good fit and discuss it with our Fundraising Coordinator.
- Shortlist suitable grants and record your findings clearly in the spreadsheet (notes, deadlines, key requirements)
- Flag any missing information and help keep the grants Pipeline tidy and consistent
- Share weekly or fortnightly updates with the Fundraising Team
- Guide the Fundraising Team to understand which opportunities must be prioritised
What we are looking for
Essential
- Excellent Excel skills (confident using filters, sorting, data validation, working and finding data in structured and complex spreadsheets)
- Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset
- Enjoys research and reading specifications carefully
- Able to make clear, evidence-based judgements about eligibility and fit
- Reliable and able to commit 3 to 4 hours per week on an ongoing basis
- Good written communication for concise spreadsheet notes and updates
Desirable
- Experience in charity fundraising, grant research, or prospecting
- Comfortable working independently and meeting agreed deadlines
- Interest in our mission and values
Support you will receive
- A short onboarding session and clear guidance on our criteria and process
- A named contact in the Fundraising Team for questions and check-ins
- Templates for consistent data entry and decision-making
- References available after an agreed period of consistent volunteering
Eligibility
Because this role involves supporting a UK charity and working with our internal systems and processes, we can only accept applications from people who are currently based in the UK and have the right to volunteer in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to consider applicants living outside the UK at this time.
Time commitment and expectations
We value flexibility, but we also need continuity. We are looking for someone who can make a regular weekly commitment and communicate clearly if they need to change their availability.
How to apply
Please send:
- A short statement (cover letter) explaining why you are interested and your relevant skills
- A brief summary of your Excel experience (examples welcomed)
Closing date: We may interview suitable candidates as applications come in.
Thank you for looking at our oppotunitiy. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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The D D McPhail Charitable Settlement CIO (DDMCS), charity number 1197598, is an active grant making
Charitable Incorporated Organisation. It has succeeded the D.D. McPhail Charitable Settlement, charity
number 267588, which was founded in 1973 and operational till 2023.
DDMCS aims to support 2 or 3 major multi-year grant projects each year, which are actively sought by the
Trustees to enable small / medium sized charities to make a significant or step change in their activities. The
original trust deed and now the CIO constitution specifies three key areas of preference in the UK around:
• Furtherance of medical research,
• Care of the disabled particularly disabled children, and
• Care of the aged and infirm
The Trustees have wide discretion to support other charitable activities in the UK. There is more detail in
the annual report available via the Charity Commission website and the charity’s own website that outlines
the activities of the charity. Within these broad areas the Trustees recently agreed, following a strategic
review, to focus for the next grant making cycle on charities supporting care for the physical and mental
wellbeing of children living in poverty.
Further information can be found in the recruitment pack (attached).
We are seeking a Chair Designate to join our board, with a view to taking over as Chair in 2027. The Chair provides inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring effective governance and strategic direction for the charity. They act as an ambassador for the organisation, working closely with the Director and fellow Trustees to maximise impact for beneficiaries.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
• Lead the Board in setting and reviewing the charity’s vision, mission, and strategic objectives.
• Ensure decisions align with charitable objectives and long-term sustainability.
• Promote diversity and inclusion within the Board and wider organisation.
Governance
• Ensure compliance with the charity’s governing document, Charity Commission guidance, and relevant
legislation.
• Maintain high standards of governance, risk management, and financial oversight.
• Facilitate annual Board and Trustee performance reviews
Board Management
• Chair Board meetings effectively, ensuring impartiality and open debate.
• Provide guidance and constructive challenge to trustees.
• Foster strong relationships among Trustees and between the Board and Executive Director.
• Drive Trustee recruitment and succession planning.
External Representation
• Act as an ambassador and spokesperson for the charity.
• Represent the organisation at external events and with grantees and key stakeholders
• Support advocacy through personal networks where appropriate.
Support to Director
• Maintain a clear distinction between governance and management roles.
• Ensure regular communication and a strong, collaborative working relationship.
• Provide guidance and support to the Director.
Person Specification:
Essential Skills and Experience
• Proven leadership experience at Board or senior executive level.
• Strong understanding of charity governance and the legal duties of Trustees.
• Strategic thinker with ability to balance long-term vision and short-term priorities.
• Financial literacy and ability to oversee budgets and risk management.
• Excellent communication, with ability to build consensus
• Experience in grant-making or philanthropic sector
Desirable
• Knowledge of charity law and regulatory frameworks.
• Established networks within relevant sectors (e.g., philanthropy, corporate, public).
Personal Attributes
• Commitment to the charity’s mission and values.
• Integrity, impartiality, and sound judgment.
• Ability to dedicate sufficient time and energy to the role.
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
• Innovative thinker with ability to bring forward fresh ideas.
If, after reading the applicant pack, you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for then please apply through CharityJobs, providing a CV and cover letter (2 pages max) detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for preliminary interviews in March (dates to be confirmed). Initial interviews will take place via Teams.
The Trustees of DD McPhail Charitable Settlement CIO are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, particularly those underrepresented in leadership roles within the charity sector.
Please use the following contact details for any questions or queries you may have about the role or the charity:
info at ddmcphail dot org
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Description
We are seeking four new Trustees to join our Board. This application process is rolling, meaning there is no deadline - so please enquire and apply sooner rather than later! We anticipate the process will conclude in mid-2026.
Who are we?
We are a disability-led arts organisation which works to improve access to culture for disabled people by providing opportunities for disabled creatives, training cultural institutions to be more open to disabled people, and through running participatory arts and development programmes.
Our programmes have run for fifty years, supporting disabled creatives and those facing disabling barriers to creative careers or audience participation. Our current programme finds us opening new avenues for disabled creatives through commissioning, exhibitions, and learning-based support such as residencies, advice, and guidance.
We continue to break new ground in digital spheres and advocating for disabled people struggling to access the arts and creative industries through our consultancy services.
We work across three main areas:
- A creative programme, working directly with disabled creatives
- Heritage projects, documenting the social history of disabled people
- Access consultancy, including training and auditing
We receive funding from Arts Council England and the Heritage Lottery Fund to support our creative programme and heritage projects.
We are recruiting disabled and non-disabled voluntary Board members. As a member of our Board, you will gain an insight to how the arts and cultural industries in the UK work. From lived experience to professional experience, we are looking for people from all backgrounds who are passionate about the arts and its potential to change disabled people's lives to join our Board.
Please read or listen to all guidance on our site before applying!
Job Requirements
The Board and Shape's Executive Team meet four times a year - once every three months. Each meeting takes up about half a day.
In addition, Trustees are expected to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the yearly Away Day, both of which happen once per year.
The main responsibilities of any Charity Trustee are outlined by the Charity Commission. You can browse their '5-minute guides' for Trustees on their website.
The Nolan Principles of Public Life set the standards for how our trustees are expected to conduct themselves. These are:
- Selflessness
- Integrity
- Objectivity
- Accountability
- Openness
- Honesty
- Leadership
You can read more about these principles on the UK Government's website.
Job Responsibilities
Our team of Trustees are responsible for ensuring that:
- Shape complies with its Memorandum and Articles of Association, and that it pursues only the objectives which are defined in it
- Shape complies with charity law, employment law and other relevant legislation or regulations
- Shape is financially viable
- the Board is defining goals and setting targets for the organisation, and that performance is evaluated against these targets
- Shape's ethos and reputation are safeguarded
- Administration is effective and efficient and we are accountable to our stakeholders and funders
The Board are also responsible for:
- Contributing to the Board's role in giving firm strategic direction
- Appointing the Chief Executive and monitoring their performance
- Sitting on appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary panels, as required
- Attending either the Finance, HR and Risk, or Programme and Development Sub Committees
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Unify is building a social impact platform that helps get direct, practical support to people who need it most — with dignity, transparency, and real-world usability at the core.
We’re looking for a Senior Developer / Tech Lead (Volunteer) to guide the build, unblock the team, and help us ship a solid, scalable product. This is a light commitment (2–5 hours per week), but a high-leverage role: you’ll be working closely alongside the founders and our Product Manager.
What you’ll do (2–5 hrs/week)
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Lead engineering direction: keep the build clean, pragmatic, and shippable.
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Review PRs and raise code quality (architecture, security, performance, maintainability).
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Help prioritise technical work with the founders + Product Manager.
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Support and mentor a small volunteer/dev team (light-touch guidance, not heavy management).
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Set up or improve engineering foundations (CI/CD, environments, observability, release process).
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Identify risk early (security, data handling, scalability) and propose solutions.
What we’re building
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A production product with real users and real-world constraints.
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A platform where trust, safety, and reliability matter as much as features.
Tech stack
MERN stack
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MongoDB (database)
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Express.js (backend framework)
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React (frontend)
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Node.js (runtime / API layer)
What we’re looking for
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Senior-level software engineering experience (ideally with leading small teams or acting as tech lead).
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Strong product sense: you can balance “build it right” with “ship it”.
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Comfortable in ambiguous, early-stage environments.
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Solid judgement around security, data handling, and best practices.
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A collaborative communicator who can keep things calm and moving.
Nice to have (not required)
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Experience with marketplaces, payments, identity/verification flows, or credit/voucher systems.
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Experience setting up CI/CD, testing strategy, and deployment pipelines for MERN apps.
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Previous work in startups, charities, civic tech, or social impact.
Why join (and what you’ll get)
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Real ownership and influence — your decisions shape the product.
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Work directly with the founders + Product Manager.
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A mission-led build where shipping matters and the work is tangible.
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Flexibility: async-first, lightweight weekly rhythm.
Time + format
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Volunteer: 2–5 hours per week
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Remote / hybrid (where relevant)
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Async-first with a short weekly check-in
Interested?
Send a short note with your background + links (GitHub/LinkedIn/portfolio) and we’ll set up a quick chat
Connecting donors directly with individuals expriencing homelessness.

About The Marketing Academy Foundation
At The Marketing Academy Foundation (TMAF), we create opportunities for young people (aged 18–30) from low-income backgrounds to enter the marketing industry.
As a social mobility charity, we offer access to salaried entry-level roles and run free employability skills bootcamps, giving young talent the access, skills, confidence, and networks they need to succeed.
We operate with a small core team, dedicated Trustees, powerful volunteer network from across the marketing industry who step up and make things happen.
Our culture is determined, irrepressible, kind, open and human. We are proud to work with people who care deeply about social mobility and are willing to use their experience, judgement and influence to drive real change.
About the Trustee role
Trustees play a critical role in driving the impact and long-term success of the Foundation. They are accountable for ensuring the charity is well governed, financially sound and strategically focused on delivering real results. As guardians of our purpose, they ensure every decision accelerates social mobility for those starting their careers in our industry.
Trustees also act as ambassadors - using their networks, influence, and expertise to open doors, advocate publicly, and strengthen our impact.
Trustees will serve an initial three-year term, with the opportunity to serve up to two additional terms after that. The Board meets approximately four times per year, mostly virtually, with an average time commitment being around half a day per month.
The role is voluntary and unremunerated, with reasonable expenses reimbursed.
We are looking to appoint up to three Trustees, including one with strong financial expertise to support effective decision making and sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Vision:
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Shape the long-term direction and strategy of the charity with the Chair and CEO.
Governance & Oversight:
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Ensure compliance with charity law and alignment with TMAF’s constitution and charitable objectives.
Finance & Risk:
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Review budgets, monitor financial performance, and ensure resources are used responsibly and sustainably.
Performance:
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Support and challenge the CEO to deliver on agreed goals and ensure measurable impact.
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Proactively support revenue and fundraising endeavors.
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Proactively support corporate partnership acquisition.
Advocacy & Ambassadorship:
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Represent and champion TMAF’s mission across your professional network and the wider marketing community.
Inclusion & Culture:
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Uphold our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion whilst also modelling our values: Determined, Irrepressible, Kind, Open and Humorous.
Support & Mentoring:
Offer constructive advice, mentoring and practical input to help the charity grow.
About You
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You’ll have a burning passion for TMAF’s mission, inclusion and social mobility, with the belief that access to opportunity should be based on potential, not background.
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Extensive experience at a senior level within marketing, communications, media or advertising, and it would be beneficial (although by no means essential) to have had exposure to or involvement within learning & development, or training sectors.
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An understanding of governance and the legal duties of trusteeship would add huge value as would financial and/or legal expertise.We’d be thrilled if you have experience of fundraising and working within a charity.
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A strong communicator, highly collaborative team player with integrity, independence of thought, and sound judgement
About the Application Procedure
If you want to use your experience to help unlock opportunity and back bright, ambitious talent, we would like to hear from you.
Please apply by sending your CV and a short supporting statement outlining how your experience will benefit The Marketing Academy Foundation and your motivation for applying.
Selection Dates:
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Applications close Feb 15th.
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Screening Feb 16th to Feb 27th.
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1st Interviews March 2nd to March 20th.
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Final Interviews & Decisions W/C 23rd March.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reliable Media brings together the Stop Funding Hate and Stop Funding Heat campaigns under one organisational umbrella.
Our mission is to make hate and climate misinformation unprofitable by persuading advertisers to stop funding media outlets and platforms that spread harmful narratives. We believe advertising shapes culture and that, by disrupting the financial incentives behind harmful media, we can build an information ecosystem that is inclusive, accountable and climate responsible.
Would you like to help drive our campaigns?
We are currently seeking new voluntary Board members to strengthen our governance and support the next stage of our mission to make hate and climate misinformation unprofitable.
At this point in time, we are especially looking to appoint:
- A Treasurer to provide strategic financial oversight and support long-term sustainability and
- A Board Member with Legal expertise to help us take informed, proportionate risks and navigate a complex media landscape.
We want to ensure that diverse voices are at the heart of our Board. We’d especially welcome applications from racialised communities, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, disabled people, people from minority faith backgrounds, including those disproportionately targeted by harmful or discriminatory media narratives.
Being a Board Member may be voluntary but it’s still a real commitment. We meet quarterly, stay in regular contact between meetings and must be willing to be legally (and publicly) responsible for a high-profile campaigning organisation. Board Members are also engaged in various working groups, such as fundraising, governance or DEI or offer short-term ad hoc support where they have relevant expertise. But it’s hugely rewarding. You would be helping to ensure Reliable Media continues to challenge harmful media narratives, shift industry norms and make hate and climate misinformation unprofitable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Role Overview
GHRI is seeking a detail-oriented volunteer accountant to help manage and maintain transparent financial operations. If numbers are your love language and accountability is your personality, babe… this role is screaming your name.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain accurate financial records and reports
Track donations, grants, and project expenses
Assist in budget planning and financial forecasting
Ensure financial activities align with regulatory standards
Support preparation of reports for partners and donors
✅ Requirements
Degree or background in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Basic knowledge of financial reporting and bookkeeping
Attention to detail
Integrity and transparency in handling funds
Interest in non-profit or humanitarian finance
Why Volunteer With GHRI?
Gain experience in non-profit financial management
Strengthen your CV with international NGO exposure
Work with purpose, not just spreadsheets
Be part of a mission that improves healthcare access
Our mission is to deliver affordable, quality healthcare to underserved communities via telemedicine, hospital links & humanitarian aid.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

