Volunteer roles

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: MEDICAL DOCTORS NEEDED

Global Health Reform Initiative (GHRI) is a humanitarian health organization dedicated to improving access to quality healthcare for underserved and vulnerable communities through telemedicine.

We are currently seeking licensed medical doctors to volunteer with our telemedicine program, providing remote medical consultations and professional medical guidance to patients across different regions.

This role is 100% remote and flexible.

�� ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide virtual medical consultations via GHRI’s telemedicine platform

Offer professional medical advice for mild to moderate health conditions

Identify and refer cases that require urgent or in-person medical care

Support preventive healthcare and patient education

Collaborate with an international healthcare team

�� REQUIREMENTS

Licensed medical doctor (from any country)

Interest in humanitarian and volunteer healthcare

Comfortable using digital and telemedicine tools

Able to dedicate a few hours weekly or monthly

Strong communication and ethical practice

�� WHY VOLUNTEER WITH GHRI?

Make meaningful global health impact

Gain experience in telemedicine and global health

Flexible volunteering schedule

Work with a diverse international medical team

Volunteer recognition and documentation provided

We are looking for an enthusiastic, informed and organised Global Citizenship Education Intern to join the EduSpots team for the next 6 months!

This opportunity is perfect for a self-starter who loves education and research, with an interest in learning more about citizenship education.

This is a chance to see inside the inner workings of an innovative, critically reflective and values-driven global education charity, and leave your own footprints of impact across the world.

About EduSpots

EduSpots is an innovative, dynamic, and community-orientated UK and Ghanaian registered charity which connects, trains, and equips grassroots voluntary educators (named ‘Catalysts’) to drive community-led change through education spaces named ‘Spots’. Our vision is of a world in which communities unite to create the futures they want to see, through education, with global citizenship education therefore at the heart of our model.

Since 2016, through collaborating with over 400 local voluntary community educators and actors – named ‘Catalysts’ – who take a central leadership role in the development of the network, we have supported 50 communities in creating and running community-led and owned education spaces named ‘Spots’’. Together, we are developing a model for a community-led education space with accompanying network engagement that could have global relevance. Read our model of change document here.

Our Ghana-based team creates collaborative learning opportunities through three leadership programmes for Catalysts which are increasingly facilitated by the EduSpots app: the Ignite, Catalyse and Inspire Mentoring Programmes. These enable the Catalysts to lead EduKidz (early years education), DigLit (digital literacy), EcoSTEM (STEM and environmental education) and Ignite Equity (gender equity) clubs for learners typically aged 3-16, alongside locally designed education projects, reaching over 10,000 learners of all ages annually. Read our 2023 Annual Report here and our recent independent evaluation here.

We are in an exciting period of our development, having more than doubled our income, programme breadth and reach in the two years, with a recent independent evaluation by Expectation State offering further evidence in support of our model’s outcomes. We have been recently selected for two accelerator programmes, who are supporting us as we consider the scaling potential of our model. In the period, we are aiming to double our network reach, bringing an additional 50 Spots into the network.

We won the Tes International Award in 2018 and the Big Give Supporters’ Choice Award in 2022, and we were recently selected as a finalist for the 2023 Their World Scale-Up Innovation Prize. In 2021, our Founder was a Finalist in UNESCO-backed The Varkey Foundation’s $1 million Global Teacher Prize.

We are excited by our future. 

About this role

EduCitizens is a new online community of practice that aims to explore citizenship education in all its diverse forms. We understand that this area of education has a broad scope and embeds in diverse forms within diverse school and community contexts.  Concepts of citizenship and global understanding are nestled within community action, partnerships development, PSHE, geography, charity projects, environmental awareness, values, history, philosophy, ethics, and so many more areas.

You will work closely with our CEO and the wider EduCitizens Community members, spanning 25 countries, with 40 passionate professionals, to organise monthly Zoom sessions, create a dynamic WhatsApp community, and shape the future of global citizenship education.

Location: Remote Working (Any Location)

Reporting to: CEO or Programmes Manager

Mode: Voluntary (data costs for those without wifi access)

Hours of work: 8 hours/week, Flexible

Role Overview

As a Global Citizenship Education Intern, you will:

• Lisa with the group members and leaders to curate learning experiences that enable all members of the group to share ideas and feel valued.
• Interviewing members of the community on the WhatsApp feed, to learn more about their work.
• Organise monthly Zoom calls, enabling members of the group to share their work.
• Write articles and social media posts, highlighting the ongoing discoveries and learnings of the community.
• Research resources such as articles, Ted Talks, and wider opportunities to share on the WhatsApp group on a weekly basis.
• Create your own ideas to further the impact of this citizenship education community.

Personal specification

• A genuine interest in global citizenship education, in all its diverse forms.
• Strong communication skills – e.g. written and verbal in English, and strong WhatsApp and digital education skills.
• Strong IT skills – e.g. ability to use Microsoft Office, Google Drive, social media, etc.
• An ability to work highly independently with minimal support, with the proactivity to reach out to group members when necessary.
• A team player, willing to listen to others and respond to feedback quickly.
• A genuine passion for making a tangible impact on educational opportunity through this role.
• You may likely have a degree in an area relating to education and/or international development or communications.
• A desire to be part of a supportive and passionate education community, with a specific interest in community-led change.
• Be willing to communicate via WhatsApp and use Google Drive

The internship is for a 6 month period. 

City of Chelmsford Mencap is a small independent charity providing support and structured classes for adults with a learning disability across mid-Essex. We have recently converted the charity's structure and are now embarking on an exciting period of strategic growth. We are seeking energetic and passionate new trustees who can contribute to our plans and help us deliver the next phase of our operating model. 

We would welcome potential trustees from any professional background. However, the following attributes are very important:

• A proven track record of integrity and respect for confidential and proprietary information
• A keen and respectful listener who is able to empathise and respectfully challenge
• Commitment to the charity and enthusiasm for its vision, mission and aims
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a trustee.
• Strategic vision
• Sound, independent judgement
• Willingness to participate in frank and open discussion
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to coach staff where required
• The ability to read and understand management reports
• Skills to analyse proposals and their consequence
• Preparedness to make unpopular recommendations to the board
• General competence with IT
• Willingness to be available to provide guidance to the senior management team on an ad hoc basis
• Capacity to represent the charity to external parties and at local events

Much more information is available in our recruitment pack which is available on the apply page..

Please note that appointment to our Board is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and a clean enhanced DBS certificate (which we will arrange). 

Last year 786,574 people were offered information and support from Victim Support. As a Service Delivery Volunteer you will provide specialist support services for people affected by crime.

Why volunteer with us?

• Make a difference - you will volunteer directly with victims and/or alongside staff.
• Gain skills and experience - you will receive training on how to provide practical and emotional support.
• Join our community - you will be part of a large community of over 1,500 volunteers and staff.
• Beyond your role – attend one of our many events/webinars and join one of our six Equality, Diversity & Inclusion networks.

 Volunteering with Victim Support in Essex

As a Volunteer in Essex your role will include:

• Supporting victims of crime affected by hate crime, fraud, burglary, harassment.
• Gaining experience in supporting victims to overcome the effects of crime.
• Liaising with the local police, housing and other appropriate agencies.
• Attend area specific events such as Community Volunteer Service events, Vol Fest, Pride and partner events.

What do we ask of you?

In order to join us as a Service Delivery Volunteer, you must:

• Be 18 years of age or over.
• Be able to volunteer for at least 3 hours per week, for at least 12 months.
• Undertake training over a 10-week period – this includes five virtual training days as well as completing a workbook and online learning modules.
• Undertake a DBS check & be part of the DBS update service.
• Be able to provide two satisfactory references.
• Have an active email address that you are comfortable using in order to engage with VS communications.

Expenses

• All Victim Support volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket expenses incurred whilst volunteering, including travel and lunch.

Diversity Matters

• VS strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
• VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
• We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you through the application process.

Become the Charity Director Who Leads SUNSHINE Into Its Brightest Future

Volunteer • Senior Leadership • London (Hybrid)

Lead with Purpose. Guide with Heart. Bring SUNSHINE.

SUNSHINE is a grassroots, heart‑led London charity dedicated to tackling loneliness with warmth, dignity, and joy. We create uplifting community spaces where people feel seen, valued, and connected — and now we are entering a new chapter of growth.

To guide this journey, we are seeking a Charity Director — our senior volunteer leader who will steer SUNSHINE with vision, compassion, and strategic clarity. You will report directly to the Board of Trustees and play a defining role in shaping the future of our organisation.

If you believe in leading with purpose, building community, and creating lasting social impact, this is your moment.

Why This Role Matters

SUNSHINE is growing — in ambition, in reach, and in impact. But growth requires leadership. It requires someone who can hold the mission, guide the team, and ensure that every step we take is grounded in integrity, compassion, and strategic direction.

As our Charity Director, you will be the guiding light that helps SUNSHINE flourish.

This is not just a volunteer role. It is a legacy‑building opportunity to shape a young charity at a pivotal moment in its evolution.

What You’ll Lead

As our Charity Director, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership, ensuring SUNSHINE grows with clarity, purpose, and strong governance.

• Guide and support volunteer managers, helping them thrive in their roles.

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations, ensuring smooth, ethical, and effective delivery of our mission.

• Work closely with the Board of Trustees, offering insight, updates, and strategic recommendations.

• Champion SUNSHINE’s culture, ensuring warmth, dignity, and community remain at the heart of everything we do.

• Represent SUNSHINE externally, building partnerships and raising our profile.

• Drive organisational development, helping us become a resilient, impactful, and inspiring charity.

• Ensure compliance and best practice, supporting the Board in meeting Charity Commission standards.

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have experience in leadership, charity management, operations, or organisational development.

• Are a natural guide — someone who can inspire, support, and bring people together.

• Are strategic, organised, and confident in decision‑making.

• Care deeply about community, connection, and wellbeing.

• Want to help build a charity that is ethical, joyful, and impactful.

• Believe that loneliness can be challenged — and that SUNSHINE can be part of the solution.

• Are excited to shape a young organisation with huge potential.

What You’ll Gain

• A senior leadership role in a growing grassroots charity.

• The chance to shape the entire direction and culture of SUNSHINE.

• A supportive Board who values your insight, leadership, and heart.

• The joy of seeing your guidance directly uplift communities.

• The opportunity to build something lasting, hopeful, and transformative.

Lead SUNSHINE Into Its Next Chapter

If you’re ready to use your leadership skills to uplift communities, strengthen a young charity, and help people feel less alone, we would be honoured to welcome you.

SUNSHINE

Loneliness Charity in London

Last year 786,574 people were offered information and support from Victim Support. As a VS Community Engagement Fundraising Volunteer, you will help us reach more victims of crime.

Why volunteer with us?  

• Make a difference – you will use your local knowledge to share what we do and how we can help.
• Gain skills and experience – you will learn the skills to effectively present and engage.
• Join our community - you will be part of a large community of over 1,500 volunteers and staff.
• Beyond your role – attend one or our many events/webinars and join one of our six Equality, Diversity & Inclusion networks.

 Volunteering with Victim Support in Essex

As a Volunteer in Essex your role will include:

• Organising and attending events and meetings to raise our VS profile
• Engaging with our local communities to inform them about crime and our work
• Gaining experience in planning and organising events and delivering presentations.
• Working in partnerships with local Community Voluntary Services (CVS), universities and other local partnership organisations.
• Representing Victim Support at CVS events, university events, pride events and local fetes.

What we ask of you?

In order to join us as a Community Engagement Volunteer, you must:

• Be 18 years of age or over.
• Be able to volunteer for at least 2-4 hours per month, for at least 6 months.
• Complete a 3-day workbook.
• Undertake a DBS check where required
• Be able to provide two satisfactory references.
• Have an active email address that you are comfortable using in order to engage with VS communications.

Expenses

• All Victim Support volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket expenses incurred whilst volunteering, including travel and lunch.

Diversity Matters

• VS strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
• VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
• We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you through the application process.

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:

• 3x Roller Banners for events, outreach, and community engagements.

• Social Media Assets that inspire, uplift, and build our online presence.

• Business Stationery (letterheads, business cards, templates).

• Website Imagery that reflects our mission and values.

• Announcement Posters for launches, events, and campaigns.

• Credit‑Card‑Size Tri‑Fold Glossy Flyer for outreach and awareness.

• Volunteer Booklets that welcome, guide, and inspire new volunteers.

• 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:

• Have experience in graphic design, branding, or digital content creation.

• Can design for both print and digital with confidence.

• Love creating visuals that are vibrant, positive, and emotionally resonant.

• Are excited to help shape a charity’s brand identity from the ground up.

• Care deeply about community, connection, and wellbeing.

• Want to use your creative talent to make a real social impact.

• Believe that design can help challenge loneliness — and you want to be part of that mission.

What You’ll Gain

• A meaningful creative leadership role in a growing grassroots charity.

• A chance to shape the entire visual identity of SUNSHINE.

• A warm, supportive team who values your creativity and vision.

• A portfolio of impactful, real‑world work across print, digital, and motion.

• The joy of knowing your designs are helping people feel less alone.

• 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

Become the HR & Volunteering Manager Who Builds the Heart of SUNSHINE

Volunteer • HR & Volunteering • Leadership Role • London (Hybrid)

Build our Culture. Shape our Team. Bring SUNSHINE.

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.

To make that possible, we’re searching for a HR & Volunteering Manager to design, build, and lead our entire volunteering programme. This is a foundational leadership role — one that shapes the culture, spirit, and future of SUNSHINE.

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 HR & Volunteering Manager, you will:

• Design and launch SUNSHINE’s volunteering programme, from structure to strategy.

• Build an organisational culture rooted in team spirit, shared purpose, and kindness.

• Lead volunteer recruitment, attracting people who embody SUNSHINE’s warmth and mission.

• Create a joyful, supportive onboarding journey that makes every volunteer feel valued.

• Develop retention strategies, ensuring volunteers feel appreciated, connected, and inspired.

• Establish simple, effective HR processes that support a safe, inclusive, and thriving environment.

• Champion wellbeing, inclusion, and community across the whole organisation.

• 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:

• Have experience in HR, volunteering, people management, or community leadership.

• Love building teams, nurturing culture, and helping people flourish.

• Are organised, warm, and passionate about creating positive volunteer experiences.

• Understand (or are keen to learn) charity HR and volunteer management best practice.

• Care deeply about community, connection, and wellbeing.

• Want to help build a charity that feels like a family.

• Believe that loneliness can be challenged — and that volunteers are the key.

What You’ll Gain

• A meaningful leadership role shaping the future of a growing grassroots charity.

• The chance to build a volunteer community that transforms lives.

• A supportive Board who values your voice, creativity, and expertise.

• The joy of seeing people flourish because of the systems and culture you create.

• 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

Become the Fundraising Trustee Who Helps SUNSHINE Reach More Lonely Londoners

Volunteer • Trustee • Fundraising & Grants • London (Hybrid)

Bring Hope. Bring Connection. Bring SUNSHINE.

SUNSHINE is a grassroots, heart‑led London charity dedicated to tackling loneliness with warmth, dignity, and joy. We create uplifting community spaces where people feel seen, valued, and connected — and we’re ready to grow.

To take our mission to the next level, we’re seeking a Fundraising Trustee to lead our fundraising strategy, champion new income streams, and guide our grant‑writing efforts with creativity and purpose.

If you believe that fundraising is a form of love — a way of resourcing hope — this role is for you.

Why This Role Matters

Every workshop, every conversation, every moment of human connection at SUNSHINE is powered by generosity. Your leadership will help us reach more isolated people, expand our programmes, and build a sustainable future.

As our Fundraising Trustee, you will be the spark that turns possibility into impact.

This is your chance to shape a young, ambitious charity at a pivotal moment in its journey.

What You’ll Lead

As our Fundraising Trustee, you will:

• Lead SUNSHINE’s fundraising strategy, shaping a clear, ethical, and inspiring income plan.

• Drive grant‑writing efforts, identifying opportunities and crafting compelling applications.

• Support the Board with insight into fundraising trends and opportunities.

• Develop new income streams, from community fundraising to partnerships.

• Champion a culture of generosity, storytelling, and donor appreciation.

• Ensure fundraising aligns with Charity Commission guidance and best practice.

• Help SUNSHINE grow, enabling us to reach more people experiencing loneliness.

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have experience in fundraising, grant writing, or income generation.

• Can craft compelling narratives that inspire funders and partners.

• Understand (or are keen to learn) charity fundraising regulations.

• Care deeply about community, connection, and wellbeing.

• Want to use your skills to create real, measurable social impact.

• Are excited to join a warm, supportive, purpose‑driven Board.

• Believe that loneliness can be challenged — and that you can help.

What You’ll Gain

• A meaningful leadership role in a growing grassroots charity.

• The chance to transform lives through sustainable, ethical fundraising.

• A supportive team who values your creativity and expertise.

• The joy of seeing your work directly uplift communities.

• The opportunity to build something lasting, hopeful, and beautiful.

Help Us Bring More SUNSHINE to London

If you’re ready to use your fundraising and grant‑writing 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

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We are seeking a chair in waiting to join our board. If you have management or professional experience in the third, public or private sector, want to make a difference to people at risk of hunger or destitution, and share our values, we might have a role for you. 

What will you be doing?

We are seeking someone with experience working at a senior level within the voluntary, public or private sectors and experience of being on a board of trustees i to succeed the current chair who is retiring from the role in 2026. 

Our intention is that the person recruited spends some time shadowing the work of the chair and familiarising themselves with every aspect of the organisation before taking over the reins before the end of the calendar year. 

What are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate would demonstrate: 

• An understanding of, and commitment to, the work of foodbanks and tackling poverty.
• Senior management experience in the voluntary, public or private sectors, including the development, implementation and review of strategies/business plans.

• Experience of being a trustee within a voluntary or community organisation.

What difference will you make?

By supporting the governance of the food bank, you are part of a team that provides a vital service in your local community, ensuring a dignified experience for people in financial crisis and facing hunger.

Become the Finance Trustee Who Helps SUNSHINE Glow Brighter

Volunteer • Treasurer • Leadership Role • London (Hybrid)

Bring Hope. Bring Connection. Bring SUNSHINE.

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 Finance Trustee, you will:

• Oversee SUNSHINE’s financial health with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

• Develop simple, robust financial systems that help a small charity thrive.

• Guide the Board of Trustees with clear, regular financial updates.

• Ensure compliance with HMRC and Charity Commission requirements.

• Act as a lead signatory and support day‑to‑day financial processes.

• Champion transparency and ethical stewardship in everything we do.

• 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:

• Have UK accounting or finance experience.

• Understand charity finance (or are eager to learn).

• Care deeply about community, connection, and wellbeing.

• Want to use your professional skills for meaningful social impact.

• Are ready to join a warm, supportive, purpose‑driven Board.

• Believe that loneliness can be challenged — and that you can help.

What You’ll Gain

• A chance to transform lives across London.

• A meaningful leadership role in a growing grassroots charity.

• A supportive team who values your voice and expertise.

• The joy of knowing your skills are bringing light into people’s lives.

• 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

Join our Board of Trustees as Treasurer

Who we are

Registered in 1999, Daybreak is a charity whose foundations are in growing the practice of Family Group Conferences in the UK. From this, we have seen the positive impact that occurs when families and communities are empowered to take action when faced with challenging situations.

People and communities often feel disempowered - especially those whose lives are influenced by the systems around them. However, we know that people can take action to support each other and choose what action to take when given the right opportunity to have their voice heard.

This is why we believe in a world where families, people’s wider social networks, and communities work together to make decisions and proactively solve the problems affecting their lives.

Now, utilising a range of solution-focused approaches and working alongside partner organisations and within the community, we bring people together to create opportunities for them to communicate, work together, and choose what actions to take, in order to move forward, be safe, and thrive.

Throughout our various programs, our work centres around the principles of voluntary participation, transparency and openness for all, advocacy for those who need it, and for our contribution to be facilitative not prescriptive.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking to welcome a new Treasurer to our Board of Trustees.

To serve as one of Daybreak’s trustees is to play a fundamental role in enabling our charity to pursue its vision, mission, and values. Your contribution to discussions and decision-making at the highest level of our organization will ensure that we can continue to provide our services to those in need of our support.

In addition to the general duties of a Trustee, as Treasurer, your input will be critical to safeguarding the financial integrity and sustainability of our charity. You will ensure that appropriate financial measures are upheld and share your insights with the Board about the financial health of our organisation. Your experience will enable us to understand the obstacles we face and how we can navigate these challenges.

The role is more focused on strategy than detail. You will offer crucial guidance and support to management in developing a growth strategy that will allow Daybreak to reach more people and touch more lives.

There is no requirement for you to have experience as a Trustee. All we need is a willingness to use your skills and expertise to support Daybreak, a desire to make a difference for our service users, and a commitment to active participation in the role.

We would especially welcome applications from under-represented sections of society or those with experience of some of the issues facing our beneficiaries.

The time commitment involved is around thirty hours per year, though a wide range of opportunities to get involved in the Board’s work will be provided. Board meetings are usually held quarterly at our head office in Southampton, Hampshire or online.

What we offer

As a trustee you will be given:

• Induction and ongoing support.
• Board-level experience in a friendly environment, with the opportunity to exercise your existing skills and develop new ones. Our Board contains a diverse range of individuals from various backgrounds, including business and family services, and you will be able to tap into and learn from the breadth of knowledge that they possess.
• Scope to drive a growth strategy designed to expand our services and allow us to give more families and communities the chance to take control of their circumstances. Your experience and insight will be vital in enabling us to channel the power of families and communities coming together to strengthen the bonds between them.
• A comprehensive insight into the charitable sector, the challenges it faces, and how these challenges can be overcome.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people, and their families. Your strategic input will help spur positive change and empower families and communities to overcome their unique challenges, and you will see the beneficial impact of your decision-making play out across our services.
• The knowledge that your contribution has helped secure the best possible results for service users and navigate the challenges our charity faces. By helping us, you will help families to find more workable solutions to their problems, while avoiding plans being imposed upon them.

Our board positions are voluntary, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

How to apply

• Please read the full job description and person specification before applying on our websire
• Applications should be submitted by 15 February 2026. Interviews will be held week beginning 23 February 2026.

The Animal Partnerships team, based at Battersea's London site, is a team who are there for dogs and cats who require a different, specialised environment. For those under socialised cats, for whom a traditional ‘pet home’ wouldn’t be suitable, the Animal Partnerships team are on hand to provide rural homes; often on farms and stables, with the Working Cats Coordinator working in the community finding new homes.

We are looking for volunteer support based in and around Essex. This volunteer will support in researching and sourcing suitable homes in and around Essex, likely on farms, stables and other rural settings for working cats. They will support in positively promoting our Working Cat Programme to achieve happy outcomes for both the cats and their new owners, whilst being supported by the Working Cat Co-ordinator.

This volunteer role is a non-animal facing role meaning it would have no interaction with Battersea Working Cats.

What the role would entail?
This role is based in Essex with very occasional travel into Battersea, London. Please take this into consideration before applying. It is essential for the role that the candidate has a full clean driving licence and an own vehicle. An ideal candidate would live in Essex or within a short distance of Essex.

• Researching and sourcing rural homes within Essex, suitable for potential working cats rehoming.
• Passing on new contact details to the Battersea Working Cat Team.
• Informing and educating members of the public about Battersea’s Working Cats Programme.
• Helping working cat homes to understand how to securely settle and maintain working cats, through sharing advice and support.
• Attend country shows and events to promote Battersea's Working Cat Programme.
• Supporting members of the public in completing applications, via the website, to rehome a Battersea Working Cat.
• Observe the Working Cat Co-ordinator settle working cats into their new homes, in which you were monumental in sourcing.

What skills and experience would be useful?

• Full clean driving licence.
• Your own vehicle – travel expenses will be reimbursed.
• Good cat welfare and behaviour knowledge.
• Good personal skills to communicate well with potential homes and members of the public.
• An interest in Battersea’s Working Cats Programme and a passion to support by finding homes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the support of a volunteer mentor.
• Basic computer skills.

What skills will I gain?

• All volunteers will have an induction with the volunteering team and then a role related induction and training with the Animal Partnerships Team.
• You will learn about working cats, their behaviour, their needs husbandry and habitats.
• You will learn how to positively interact with the farming/equestrian community.

Where and when would I be volunteering?

• One day a week, driving to rural areas in Essex.
• The role will be based in Essex – an ideal candidate would live in Essex or within a short distance of Essex.
• Trial for 6 months with regular check ins with the Working Cat Co-ordinator and Animal Partnerships Officer (Cats).
• Induction and training will take place at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, London.

We strive to create an inclusive environment and ensure that our volunteers are involved in all aspects of our work, are valued for their commitment, and recognised for the extraordinary things they do for us. We are accredited by ‘Investing In Volunteers’, the UK quality standard for good practice in volunteer management.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and value diversity for all current and prospective employees, volunteers, and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. At Battersea, we provide reasonable adjustments for those with disabilities or neurodiversity to ensure individuals can achieve the best out of their role.

If you require support with your application or wish to discuss reasonable adjustments further please email us. Any declaration of any disabilities or differences will be treated confidentially and compassionately.

KEY DATES:
26/01/26 - Application Deadline
W/C 02/02/26 - Volunteer Interview
W/C 09/02/26 - Volunteer Induction & Start Date

Why we want you

As a community engagement volunteer you and your fellow branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community to ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.

This role is diverse and allows for you to focus on the areas that you have skills or interests in. The role has flexibility and can work around your other commitments.

Below are some examples of possible activities you can take on or be a part of as a SSAFA Community Engagement Volunteer.

What you will be doing

• Activity Organisers - Love planning? Help coordinate amazing events like charity dinners, carol concerts, and local fairs.
• Event Champions - Be the friendly face of SSAFA! Help at events, chat with visitors, sell merchandise, and spread the word about our work.
• Event Champions - Be the friendly face of SSAFA! Help at events, chat with visitors, sell merchandise, and spread the word about our work.
• Promoting SSAFA Services - Help provide a warm, welcoming presence at Veterans Breakfast clubs, cafes or hubs - offering information about SSAFA services and signposting as appropriate.
• SSAFA Storytellers -Deliver engaging talks to organisations and groups, sharing SSAFA’s incredible history and mission.
• Community Connectors - Collaborating with the Community Engagement Manager to establish a local network, promote SSAFA's services, and respond to community opportunities such as gardening projects.
• Fundraising Heroes - Whether it’s rallying local businesses, organising events, or getting creative with unique fundraising ideas, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping SSAFA’s support going strong.
• Administrators - Are you detail-oriented and love keeping things organised? Assist with branch and event administration, manage schedules and branch calendars, and ensure everything runs smoothly currently being undertaken.

The skills you need

• Be friendly and approachable.
• Confident to engage with the public, potential clients, volunteers and SSAFA colleagues face-to-face.
• Reliable attitude, staying connected with your Branch and/or Community Engagement Manager about your availability.
• Access to public transport or a car to get to events if necessary.
• Basic IT skills would be an advantage.

What's in it for you

• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others and make a difference.
• Give tangible and practical support to your local branch by raising awareness of SSAFA.
• Support from your local SSAFA branch and SSAFA Community Engagement Manager.
• Experience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!

Disclaimer

SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.