Volunteer roles

WANTED: THE ENGINE ROOM LEAD & CULTURE KEEPER.

REMIX IS CALLING. ARE YOU READY TO BUILD THE HUB?

London is moving. The culture is shifting. At REMIX, we’re not just building a charity; we’re building a movement from the heart of East London. To keep our pulse racing and our mission on track, we need a powerhouse Office Manager & Company Secretary.

This is the role for the ultimate organiser—the person who loves the "start-up" energy and wants to be the backbone of a brand-new adventure. We’re remixing the rules, and we need you to help us build the playground where it all happens.

THE HEART OF THE OPERATION

This isn't your average "sit-behind-a-desk" admin role. This is about structure, flow, and purpose. You are the glue that holds our youth-powered movement together.

• Founder-Member Energy: You’ll be setting up our first systems, finding our rhythm, and making sure our East London HQ is the most inspiring space in the city.

• The Governance Guru (Co-Sec): You’ll be the right hand to our Board of Trustees, making sure we’re not just making noise, but making a lasting impact that’s built on solid foundations.

• Get Stuck In: We are a start-up. One day you might be streamlining our tech, the next you’re helping a young person navigate their first day at the REMIX hub.

• The "Feels": You’ll be the person who creates the environment where young Londoners feel safe, heard, and empowered to lead.

ARE YOU THE SQUAD’S COORDINATOR?

We need a role model who is positive, proactive, and ready to roll up their sleeves. We’re looking for someone:

• Vibrant & Organised: You love a system, but you love people more. You keep the office buzzing and the paperwork perfect.

• Bold & Reliable: You aren’t afraid to take charge of the "nitty-gritty" to make sure the big vision succeeds.

• Authentic: You "get" the London vibe. You’re as comfortable chatting with our young members as you are managing a boardroom agenda.

"The world doesn't need more of the same. It needs a Remix."

Every great movement needs a mission control. Are you ready to be the one who keeps us moving forward?

READY TO START THE ADVENTURE?

We’re launching NOW and we need our Office Manager & Company Secretary to help us take off. If you have the heart, the hustle, and the organisational magic to help us build the best youth charity in the country, we want you.

REMIX | EMPOWER. INSPIRE. TRANSFORM.

WANTED: THE CHIEF ARCHITECT OF OUR FUTURE.

REMIX IS CALLING. ARE YOU THE ONE TO STEER THE SHIP?

London is moving. The culture is shifting. At REMIX, we’re not just building a charity; we’re building a movement. From the street-level vibe to the boardroom table, we are remixing young lives.

But every revolution needs a foundation. To change the game, we need a Finance Trustee (Treasurer) who sees the power in the numbers—someone who can balance the books while fueling the fire. We need a role model who is ready to champion, nurture, and empower young people by ensuring our mission is sustainable, scalable, and unstoppable.

FORGET THE SPREADSHEET STEREOTYPE

This isn't your average "back-office" Treasurer role. This is about energy, pulse, and purpose. We’re a brand-new start-up, and we need a finance lead who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and help us build from the ground up.

• Financial Founder: You aren't just reporting on funds; you’re helping us create the financial blueprint for the best youth charity in the country.

• Get Stuck In: From setting up our initial systems to shaping our first annual budget, you’ll be a "hands-on" leader during this incredible new adventure.

• Purpose-Driven Money: We bridge the gap between creativity and community. You’ll make sure every pound we raise works harder to smash barriers for young Londoners.

• The "Feels": Imagine the buzz of knowing your financial strategy provided the pathway for a young person to move from the street-level to the boardroom.

ARE YOU THE NUMBERS GENIUS WITH HEART?

Whether you’re a seasoned FD, a rising star in finance, or a spreadsheet wizard with a hustle for social change, we want you. We need a Treasurer who is:

• Vibrant & Authentic: You "get" London culture and believe that financial transparency is a tool for empowerment.

• Bold & Proactive: You don’t just flag risks; you find creative solutions to help us grow.

• A Role Model: You’re ready to show young people that "finance" isn't a closed shop—it’s a superpower they can master too.

"The world doesn't need more of the same. It needs a Remix."

We’re building something legendary for young Londoners. The question is: Do you have the vision to manage the pulse of our mission?

READY TO MAKE THE NUMBERS TALK?

We’re launching NOW and we need a Treasurer to help us lead the charge. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and be a part of London's most exciting new youth-powered movement, let’s talk.

REMIX | EMPOWER. INSPIRE. TRANSFORM.

WANTED: THE DISRUPTORS OF THE BOARDROOM.

REMIX IS CALLING. ARE YOU IN?

London is moving. The culture is shifting. And at REMIX, we aren’t just watching it happen—we’re the ones at the forefront, championing young people.

We are a brand-new, youth-empowered community launching right out of the heart of London. We believe that "the way things have always been done" needs a serious upgrade. We’re here to smash barriers, amplify the voices that usually get talked over, and build real-world pathways to social mobility.

From the street-level vibe to the boardroom table, we are remixing young lives. But to change the game, we need a squad of Trustees who are ready to champion, nurture, inspire, and empower young people to be their best selves.

NOT YOUR AVERAGE BOARD ROLE

Forget stuffy meetings and endless paperwork. We need Founding Trustees who are positive role models and aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves. This is about energy, pulse, and purpose.

• Shape the Blueprint: As a Founding Trustee, you’ll be architecting the mission from day one, helping us become the best youth charity in the country.

• Roll Up Your Sleeves: We’re a start-up. We need "get-stuck-in" leaders who provide wisdom one minute and help solve a launch-day challenge the next.

• True Empowerment: We don’t just work for young people; we are led by them. You’ll be the bridge between their raw talent and systemic change.

• The "Feels": There is nothing like the buzz of seeing a young Londoner realize they own the room. As a Trustee, you’re the one making sure that room exists.

ARE YOU THE NEW VIBE?

We’re looking for professionals, creatives, and community leaders who bring more than just a CV. We need people who are:

• Vibrant & Authentic: You "get" London culture and respect the power of young voices.

• Bold & Hands-on: You aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo or get involved in the "nitty-gritty" of a new adventure.

• Committed Mentors: You’re ready to show up, guide, and protect the vision of the youth we serve.

"The world doesn't need more of the same. It needs a Remix."

We’re building something legendary for young Londoners. The question is: Do you want to say you were there at the very start to lead the charge?

READY TO LEAD THE MOVEMENT?

We’re launching NOW and we need our founding board to be the backbone of this revolution. If you have the heart, the hustle, and the vision to help us build the UK's most impactful youth charity, we want to hear from you.

REMIX | EMPOWER. INSPIRE. TRANSFORM.

REMIX IS CALLING. ARE YOU IN?

London is moving. The culture is shifting. And at REMIX, we aren’t just watching it happen—we’re the ones at the forefront championing young people.

We are a brand-new, youth-empowered community launching right out of the heart of London. We believe that "the way things have always been done" needs a serious upgrade. We’re here to smash barriers, amplify the voices that usually get talked over, and build real-world pathways to social mobility.

From the street-level vibe to the boardroom table, we are remixing the young lives. But to change the game, we need a squad of role models ready to champion, nurture, inspire and empower young people to be their best self.

WHY VOLUNTEER WITH REMIX?

This isn't your average "admin-and-tea" volunteering gig. This is about energy, pulse, and purpose.

• Be a Founder-Member: You’re getting in on the ground floor of London’s next big movement.

• True Empowerment: We don’t just work for young people; we are led by them. Your ideas actually matter here.

• Vibe & Culture: We bridge the gap between creativity and community. Expect high energy, zero stuffiness, and maximum impact.

• The "Feels": There is nothing like the buzz of seeing a young Londoner realize they own the room. You’ll be the one helping them get there.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR 

Whether you’re a creative disruptor, a community connector, a mentor, or a digital wizard, if you have heart and a hustle for social change, we want you. We need people who are:

• Vibrant & Authentic: You "get" London culture and respect the power of young voices.

• Bold: You aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo.

• Committed: You’re ready to show up for the youth of this city.

"The world doesn't need more of the same. It needs a Remix."

We’re building something legendary for young Londoners. The question is: Do you want to say you were there when it started?

READY TO MAKE NOISE?

We’re launching NOW and we want you on the frontline or supporting us behind the scenes.

REMIX

EMPOWER. INSPIRE. TRANSFORM.

Closing Date:

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and applications will be reviewed as they are received.

The Role:

We are currently seeking a Finance Trustee to join our Board as Treasurer. It’s a voluntary role that requires a committed individual with financial expertise to take a collaborative approach, supporting our Trustees, our Head of Finance and Governance, and our management team to oversee the financial affairs of our charity and ensure that they are legal, constitutional, and within accepted accounting practice.

Our Organisation:

Greener and Cleaner delivers locally but thinks, and influences, nationally. Our vision is greener, healthier, better connected communities across the UK. We seek to achieve this through normalising 360-degree sustainable living, bringing the community together to make changes that can deliver a big impact. We have a non-judgemental peer-to-peer approach, so that all elements of the community feel empowered to take action in how they live, work, and play and in how they use their voice to push for change.

Treasurer Role:

The primary role is to ensure alongside other Trustees that they accept ultimate responsibility for the affairs of G&C and ensure that it is solvent, well run, and delivering the charitable outcomes for which it has been set up. As well as fulfilling the duties of a Trustee, the Treasurer ensures that effective and appropriate financial measures, controls, and procedures are put in place and reports to the Board at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation.

• Overseeing the presentation of budgets, internal management accounts, and annual financial statements, as produced by the finance team or others where appropriate, to the Board of Trustees
• Ensuring that proper accounting records are kept, and that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place. 
• Liaising with any paid staff about financial matters, as appropriate.
• Ensuring that robust and comprehensive financial policies are in place and being implemented, and supporting the development of policies covering financial reserves, and cost management. 
• Overseeing financial controls and adherence to systems. 
• Drawing any major financial concerns to the attention of the trustee and the management team.
• Ensuring that the charity has appropriate reserves in line with its reserves policy, and monitoring and advising on the financial viability of the charity. 
• Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan, including overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process.
• Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate investment policy and that investments and assets are maximised.
• Leading on the appointment of and liaison with external auditors. 
• Overseeing the development and implementation of systems for appraising, mitigating, and reporting corporate risk. 
• Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by relevant statutory bodies – for example, the Charity Commission and/or the Registrar of Companies.
• Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities.
• Supporting other Trustees in understanding the charity’s financial position and decision making.
• Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the charity and its ethical fundraising policy.
• Making a formal presentation of the accounts at the Annual General Meeting and drawing attention to important points in a coherent and easily understandable way.

The Person We’re Looking For:

• A finance professional with a firm understanding of charity finance and some experience of fundraising and pension schemes.
• Knowledge of charity fundraising, bid writing, and/or other income generation and/or securing funding through creation or leveraging of partnerships and networks (at a national or local level).
• A strategic thinker with an ability to balance risk and opportunity and the skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences.
• Clear communicator with the ability to explain financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders.
• Willing to play an active role in areas such as forecasting, setting budgets, and liaising with auditors.

In addition, the Treasurer will also have the responsibilities and qualities of all Trustees.

Responsibilities of All Trustees:

• Demonstrating a commitment to G&C’s objectives
• Contributing to setting the strategic goals and monitoring performance by active participation in Board discussions and decision-making
• Actively assisting the charity to build their connections and partnerships for the purposes of most effectively delivering their goals and fundraising
• Ensuring that G&C complies with its governing documents, the law, and all other relevant documentation
• Helping to identify risks and ensuring appropriate controls are in place
• Helping the Board to make sound decisions by making available their own personal knowledge and experience
• Assisting the Chair to appoint and appraise the performance of the Senior Leadership Team members
• Sharing relevant skills and expertise with the Senior Leadership Team members
• Making all reasonable efforts to attend Board meetings, away days, development meetings, publicity events, and other such public functions as requested by the Chair
• Ensuring the charity’s focus on equality, diversity, and inclusion remains at the heart of its strategy and delivery

Trustee Person Specification:

In addition to the Treasurer role specific above, our Trustees will ideally also demonstrate the following:

• A commitment to the objectives and activities of G&C
• A willingness to devote time and effort to G&C beyond attending board meetings
• Have strategic vision, an ability to think creatively, and an appropriate level of financial literacy
• Understanding of and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of their position
• Have good independent judgement
• Be willing to effectively act as part of a team
• Adhere to the Nolan Principles of public office: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership
• A willingness to allow the Employee/s to make reasonable decisions and to act within the limits prescribed by the Board

To Apply:

To see the full job advertisement with details on how to apply, and to learn more about the role and our organisation, please see the attached supporting documents.

Our inpatient ward at Martlets helps us care for our patients and their families. The ward, comprising of two wings, has 14 bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom and access to outside spaces. The rooms are designed to be calming and comfortable. The inpatient ward has a dedicated team of specialist doctors and nurses supported by health care assistants. Some people choose to spend their final weeks with us. However, most patients can go home once we have their symptoms under control.

Our reception desk is the first point of call for all visitors, and we are looking for volunteers to help carry out a range of reception duties ensuring everyone is greeted with a warm welcome. This role is weekend cover only, doing a half day Saturday or Sunday morning or afternoon.

Martlets, Chestnut Tree House and St Barnabas House have collection tins hosted by a wide variety of businesses across Worthing, Sussex, Brighton and Hove and surrounding areas. Our tins continue to play an important role in raising money and awareness for the hospices so that we can continue to provide specialist care.

These tins need to be collected, replaced, and returned to our fundraising offices or shops on a regular basis. With collections expected to be completed on a 6-8 week cycle.

We are looking for friendly, reliable people to help us with this important fundraising and community liaison role.

You will be the face of the Fundraising team in your locality, representing the hospices when collecting. This is a chance to involve yourself with the community by building a relationship with our collection tin hosts and keeping them up to date with any news from us.

This is the perfect opportunity for anyone looking for a flexible volunteering role to fit around other commitments. We can discuss potential rounds based on where you live and an appropriate distance to travel.

FareShare Greater Manchester is looking for safe, confident drivers to join our busy, friendly delivery team. 

We re-distribute tonnes of surplus food a month to charities and community initiatives across Greater Manchester. This is an achievement of which we’re proud, and want to expand and is why we need your driving and delivery skills to support our growing operation, especially in these current times of increased need.

Key responsibilities

Driving a van to deliver surplus food orders to the premises of the various Community Food Members we support. 
Loading and unloading the vehicle and carrying out a range of tasks, from basic vehicle checks to delivery administration.

As a Delivery Driver at FareShare, you will be driving a temperature-controlled 3.5 tonnes Mercedes Sprinter van; working closely with a Driver’s Assistant to re-distribute food orders to the premises of a wide variety of Community Food Members. You will be involved with loading the vehicle and carrying out a range of tasks, from basic vehicle checks to delivery administration.

The required skills and attributes are as follows. You must:

Be aged 25 or over, with a clean driver's licence (or a maximum of 3 points).
(Experience of driving a van is desirable though not essential).

Be reliable and be able to commit to pre-agreed volunteer shifts.

Be physically fit to take on moving and handling of food orders.

Possess the ability to follow procedures and instructions.

Have good verbal communication skills.

Have a high respect for Health & Safety standards and procedures.

Have an interest in the work of FareShare Greater Manchester and our values.

In return you will gain:

Career, CV advice and support

A reference for future employers

Reimbursement of travel and lunch expenses 

The opportunity to give practical help to fight food poverty and reduce food waste (and associated CO2 emissions)

The opportunity to meet like-minded people and make new friends

Our operating hours are Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. 

Drivers' 4 hour shifts begin at 8:30am. 

We especially welcome volunteers who can commit to one day a week. 

The days and rota hours of volunteering are agreed around your availability.

​IMPORTANT NOTE:
You must be resident in the UK and living in Greater Manchester, or within easy commuting distance of our base, in order to volunteer with us. There are no exceptions to this rule. This is because we require volunteers to be able to reliably commit to regular shifts for some of our roles. We are unable to offer sponsorship for overseas applicants.

Know someone else who might be interested in volunteering with us?
Please pass our details on to them as we always welcome new people on our teams. :)

Would you like to help tackle loneliness, one conversation at a time?

Loneliness and isolation can have devastating effects on a person’s mental and physical health. We are a registered charity providing a pathway of support to alleviate the hurt and distress, and the impact on mental and physical health, caused by loneliness and social isolation. 

The aim of face-to-face Individual Support is to provide in-person supportive social contact for people who are hurt by loneliness.

Volunteers support Friends (people who use our services) on a one-to-one basis. After completing training, volunteers will be linked with a Friend who they will meet out of the home (usually for a coffee or a walk) or if the Friend is unable to leave their home for physical or mental/emotional health reasons, they will visit them at home. This is arranged at a mutually convenient time and usually takes place around once every two weeks.

We ask volunteers to think of this as a longer term volunteer role due to the training and time we take in order to give our volunteers, and Friends, the very best service. You will also need to consider occasional time spent in training for your role and for continuous development. 

For all our roles:

Due to our Safeguarding regulations, unfortunately we are only able to accept applications from UK residents. 

Enhanced DBS checks for working with vulnerable adults (formerly called criminal records bureau checks)  which we will organise (no cost to this) and two references are required.

For any roles involving driving Archway Friends, we will need to see evidence of insurance and driving license as well as MOT and tax documents for the vehicle to be used.

We will happily cover out of pocket expenses (eg mileage or costs for coffee out with Archway Friend).

We provide training relevant to the roles as well as ongoing supervision, guidance and support for all volunteers.

Volunteering for Sense

Sense is a leading disability charity with extensive knowledge and expertise in delivering personalised, creative and flexible support for disabled people with complex needs. Our tailored approach ensures that every person is empowered to live fully at every stage of life.

Due to the nature of the role, we require all applicants to be aged 16 or over. You must have a UK address to volunteer with Sense.

What your role will involve

You’ll get the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of activities, including:

• Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service, helping create a wonderful shopping experience.
• Receiving donated items from the public, thanking them for their support.
• Sorting, steaming and preparing donations for sale.
• Helping to display stock in eye-catching and exciting ways.
• Keeping the shop floor clean, safe and tidy.
• Talking to customers about Sense and the work we do. 

When you’re ready, we’ll provide you with additional training to:

• Serve customers on the till in a warm and friendly way.
• Put sales through the till, packing them and thanking the customer for shopping with us.
• Talk to customers about Gift Aid and other fundraising initiatives.

If you’re interested in taking on additional responsibilities, you can train to become a Key Volunteer, helping the shop manager by:

• Helping supervise the shop and other volunteers.
• Supporting the shop manager to make sure customers have a great experience.
• Opening and closing the shop when needed.
• Cashing up at the end of the day. 

Will the role suit me? Yes, if you are:

• Passionate about Sense’s work to support disabled people with complex needs.
• Calm, kind and have a friendly personality.
• A team player who enjoys working with others.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and someone with a positive attitude.
• Respectful of others. 

What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?

• Full training with ongoing support and guidance from your team.
• A chance to meet new people.
• A great way to develop new skills and share your existing skills.
• The feeling you get knowing you’re making a difference to the lives of disabled people with complex needs.
• A reference to support future applications for paid or voluntary roles.
• Support from our Mental Health First Aiders, should you need it. 

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.

Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.

We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.

At Chestnut Tree House we will be opening a brand-new Kitchen Garden to supply produce to our hospice kitchens. There are large beds which will cultivate vegetables as well as an area for fruit bushes and trees. An activities area with raised troughs for the children, young people and families to enjoy planting will be at the centre, with paths around the fruit and vegetable beds.

We are looking for someone with passion and knowledge to help us keep the area in tip top condition maintaining and developing the space.

Would you like to help end food poverty and tackle climate change and CO2 emissions in Greater Manchester, whilst at the same time gaining valuable CV-enhancing experience and skills?

What we offer you

Induction, training and support from the staff of FareShare and its parent charity, EMERGE 3Rs.

Practical experience and transferable skills in warehousing and food redistribution.

A reference after 2 months with us.

An understanding of warehousing and logistics, and the importance of food surplus and recycling initiatives.

Expenses
We reimburse travel expenses up to £6 for car drivers, and up to £5 for public transport costs.
Up to £3 is given towards the cost of lunch if a volunteer has special dietary requirements. (We provide lunch for our volunteers, so will contribute towards the cost of a volunteer's meal, should they bring their own, if what we are offering in the canteen isn't considered suitable; for example, a diet that's restricted for reasons of health, religion, or ethics).

About Us
As a sustainability charity, we take surplus food that's donated to us and redistribute it to people in need.
The front line initiatives we support include food banks, schools, community groups and charities who, in turn, help people who are disadvantaged by poverty.

Our vital work supports people experiencing extreme hardship and prevents perfectly good food going to landfill, where it would otherwise contribute to climate warming. 

We need helping hands in our busy warehouse to receive and catalogue supplies, to load and unload vans, and to prepare orders for delivery. In return we offer training and support to help you obtain skills and experience to boost your CV if you are seeking work. If you're not looking for employment, volunteering with us is rewarding in many other ways; offering an opportunity to help tackle hunger, food waste and global warming, and to make friends, keep physically active and support your community.

This role is vital to the work of FareShare, ensuring that the food in our warehouse is correctly sorted, labelled and organised into orders placed by our charities and community groups.

It is perfect for someone who is:

a) Looking for experience and skills to gain employment in the food industry, warehousing and customer service.
b) Wanting to help their community and/or help tackle global warming.
c) Looking for a practical activity. 
d) Wanting to make new friends.
e) Wanting to keep busy and/or physically fit.

Our volunteer opportunities are available Monday to Friday, for a whole or half day, with shifts between 8:30-am - 12:30pm and 12:30 - 4:30pm. Volunteers are typically involved for one day a week. We are flexible around the hours you can offer us.

What will I be doing?

Receiving, sorting, cataloguing and storing chilled and ambient surplus food in a warehouse, and preparing orders for delivery.

Ensuring food quality and safety by checking ‘use by’ and ‘best before’ dates.

Sorting and unpacking deliveries; categorising and recording food.

Assembling food orders placed by charities and community groups.

Maintaining health and safety and food hygiene standards. 

Helping with cleaning and other tasks identified by warehouse staff.

Person Specification: 
You must:

be reasonably physically fit to carry out tasks, including lifting and loading.

have a good command of English in order to understand and follow instructions and health and safety rules. 

have basic literacy and numeracy skills to record quantities and types of food donated.

be able to work in a manner that respects Health and Safety standards.

be happy to complete tasks independently according to instruction.

be positive, friendly and enthusiastic about tackling food waste and food poverty.

be reliable and able to commit to an agreed session/day.

Where is the opportunity based?
We are located in our brand new depot at Maynard House, New Smithfield Market, Openshaw, Manchester M11 2WJ.

​IMPORTANT NOTE:
You must be resident in the UK and living in Greater Manchester, or within easy commuting distance of our base, in order to volunteer with us.
This is because we require volunteers to be able to reliably commit to regular shifts for some of our roles.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for overseas applicants.

Know someone else who might be interested in volunteering with us?
Please pass our details on to them as we always welcome new people on our teams. :)

Harry’s HAT is a UK-based charity focusing on paediatric hydrocephalus.

Our mission is to make life better for children and their families who are affected by hydrocephalus. We work towards this through:

1. Awareness: delivering workshops and training to help people understand paediatric hydrocephalus.

2. Research: supporting research and funding training for professionals in health, social care and related fields.

3. Signposting and support: helping families find organisations that can offer advice, guidance and peer support.

4. Campaigning for early diagnosis of the condition.

We are now recruiting a Governance Trustee to strengthen our Board and help ensure our governance framework remains robust as the charity grows.

The Governance Trustee will play a key role in supporting good oversight, strong policy development and effective decision-making across the organisation.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Supporting the Board in maintaining strong and effective governance.

• Helping review and develop the charity’s policy framework, including safeguarding, governance, finance and operational policies.

• Ensuring policies are reviewed regularly, compliant with current legislation and embedded in day-to-day practice.

• Working closely with fellow Trustees and the CEO to ensure decisions reflect our mission, vision and values.

• Contributing to the work of the Fundraising and Risk Group, ensuring governance considerations inform the group’s discussions.

Attending and actively participating in:

• Six Board meetings per year (usually held on the third Sunday of every other month from 18:00–19:30 via Teams).

• Quarterly Fundraising and Risk Group meetings (1.5 hours, evening).

• Two 1-2-1 meetings per year with the Chair of Trustees.

• The charity’s AGM and any additional meetings or events as needed • Providing occasional input on matters raised by the CEO, Trustees, staff and volunteers.

• Acting as an ambassador for Harry’s HAT and representing the charity with professionalism and warmth.

#trustee #governance 

1. POSITION SUMMARY

At Release Therapy for Women, our mission is to ensure every woman in Sussex has access to high-quality therapeutic support. The Community Outreach & Inclusion Ambassador acts as a vital "bridge" between our charity and the local community. This is an active, relationship-focused role. You will work to build trust within diverse neighbourhoods, speak with healthcare professionals, and ensure that women who might not find us on social media are aware of the free, safe, therapeutic spaces we offer.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Mapping & Trust Building

* Local Mapping: Research and identify multicultural community groups, faith centres, and women’s organisations in your specific area (Worthing, Peacehaven, or Brighton).

* Networking: Attend local coffee mornings, community festivals, and group meetings to introduce Release’s services in a warm, accessible, and non-clinical way.

* Targeted Engagement: Actively work to engage all communities by building relationships with respected community leaders.

Health & Social Prescribing Liaison

* GP Practice Outreach: Visit local GP surgeries to ensure Social Prescribing Link Workers and Practice Managers have our latest flyers and understand our referral process.

* Pharmacy & Hubs: Place information cards in local pharmacies and community health hubs, particularly in Peacehaven and East Worthing.

* Removing Barriers: Briefly chat with potential participants to help diffuse any initial anxiety about "joining a group," explaining the supportive nature of our sessions.

3. PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills and Abilities

* Strong Interpersonal Skills: You are a "people person" who can start warm conversations with individuals from all walks of life.

* Active Listening: The ability to listen without judgment and empathise with the diverse experiences of women.

* Independence: You are a self-starter who is comfortable managing your own local schedule and reaching out to organisations.

* Local Knowledge: You must have strong ties to, or a deep understanding of, Worthing, Peacehaven, or Brighton & Hove.

Knowledge and Experience

* Diversity & Inclusion: An understanding of (or lived experience of) the barriers that prevent marginalised women from accessing mental health support.

* Community Awareness: Knowledge of local community hubs, faith centres, or health services in your area.

* No professional clinical experience is required, but a passion for women's mental health and wellbeing is essential.

4. WHAT WE OFFER YOU

* A Supportive Home: Join a volunteer team that is 19% neurodiverse and 25% ethnically diverse.

* Training & Induction: We provide a comprehensive induction into our therapeutic model, safeguarding, and cultural competency.

* Expenses: We reimburse reasonable travel and out-of-pocket costs incurred during your outreach.