Hello we are RYP:

RYP (Riverside Youth Project) is a NEW 100% volunteer run and youth-led project currently being set up to work with young people aged 13-19 years old, providing them with positive activities and experiences and opportunities to learn and discover themselves and the world around them in areas along the River Thames in London.

We aim to provide fun, engaging and interactive activities to young people that help booster their life and social skills and also help develop their future prospects by giving them access to new opportunities and experiences that they would not usually have access to.

Can you help? We are looking for:

We are currently seeking a Trustee with experience in  any of the following areas;

• Fundraising/Bid/Grant Writing
• Law
• Youth Services/Youth Work/Education/Training
• Charity Management/Strategy Development/Charity Development

Trustees will join us for at least 4-6 hours per month and help shape RYP for local young people.

The Trustees of RYP are responsible for the management and administration of the organisation, providing strategic direction, control and accountability, ensuring that young people are involved in the decisions we make and that what we do is in line with our mission and objectives.

This includes meeting regularly (monthly) and being accountable for the work we are doing, helping us to set up and create a youth project relevant to the needs of young people and to ensure we have all the resources we need, including fundraising through activities and grants, support the front line volunteers and ensure that RYP London run as smoothly as possible.

Join us on Social Media @RYPLondon

The Churches Conservation Trust empowers and supports communities to care for historic places of worship.  Our vision is to support communities to use and love their historic places of worship so that they can be enjoyed by everyone as places of heritage, culture, spirituality and beauty and for the significant contribution they make to society and the economy.

The current board has a broad spectrum of skills and experience drawn from a diverse range of backgrounds. We would particularly like to encourage applications from people of Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic heritage, and people with disabilities who are currently under-represented on the Board. We would also particularly welcome applications from people located in the Midlands or the North of England.

We are looking for people with experience in both senior executive and non-executive roles who can contribute their expertise to work with the CCT to achieve our ambitious strategy which is all about supporting and engaging communities. We are hoping to appoint three Trustees to the Board, and we are particularly interested to hear from candidates who have:

• significant experience in community engagement and development;
• a distinguished background in university education in relation to historic buildings; and/or
• a significant profile and networks in public life in order to promote the work of the Trust

At Explore, we want share with young people what it takes to create and sustain happy, healthy and loving long-term relationships.

And we are looking for couples…and crucially, happy, imperfect couples, to tell their story.

Do you…

Want to prove that great relationships exist?

Want to show that you don’t have to be perfect to be in a happy relationship?

Want to help young people create more stable, more loving, more caring relationships for themselves in the future?

We deliver sessions with 14 to 17 year olds to help them discuss, evaluate and explore the life skills needed for long-term, healthy relationships.

Healthy relationships are imperfect because not everything runs smoothly. Awareness about those bumps and how you survive provide a vital energy to our sessions.

Our experienced facilitators run the sessions and, after some discussion to help them explore their understanding of and feelings towards relationships, the young people ask volunteer couples questions. This allows them to challenge media stereotypes about relationships, and any negative experiences of their own, to gain self-awareness, confidence, understanding and hope for their own future happiness.

“We volunteer with Explore because we know how important it is for young people to know that, despite very difficult times, people do manage to work through it and still have a really good relationship after many years” Explore Volunteer Couple.

We apply the principle of learning by experience, where young people lead their own open conversation to investigate the relationships of couples. Marriage is used as an example case study for a long term committed relationship and our young people are prepared and supported to draw conclusions from these dialogues.

Please visit our website for our Equalities Policy. We welcome volunteer applications from all types of married couples (opposite sex, same sex and those in a civil partnership).

Volunteer with Explore and help provide young people with the time and space to think about what it takes to create and sustain happy and healthy relationships. 

Explore is a relationships education charity, set up in 2000. We deliver sessions in schools and with youth organisations for 14-17 year olds that help them discuss, evaluate and explore the life skills needed for long-term, healthy relationships. By exploring the meaning and significance of long-term relationships, we help young people adjust any pre-conceived ideas to create aspirations about their future relationships. Through our sessions, young people are able to challenge media stereotypes about relationships, and any negative experiences of their own, to gain self-awareness, confidence, understanding and hope for their own future happiness.

We apply the principle of learning by experience, where young people lead their own open dialogue to investigate the relationships of ordinary couples who, in response, offer experiences from their own relationship.  Marriage is used as one case study for a long term committed relationship since it is easily definable. We do not promote any particular type of family structure.

We are looking for volunteer facilitators to run our sessions in Bristol, Essex and North London. You will be responsible for introducing the session, engaging the young people, introducing volunteer couples involved in the session, ensuring the sessions keep to time and summarising the session at the end. The sessions typically run with a class of up to 30 students for around 1 hour.

This is an ideal opportunity for Trainee Teachers or Youth Workers, and will provide classroom experience to enhance your CV.

Skills, experience and personal qualities:

• Full training given

• All Explore volunteers are required to complete a full DBS check

• Experience of facilitation, coaching, mentoring and / or teaching required (including through teacher training work experience)

• Experience of working with young people in some capacity

• Personal qualities of patience, listening skills, sense of humour, excellent communication and presenting skills

• Ability to relate to, and engage with, young people

Amnick Social Enterprise is delighted to offer free 4 weeks access to our work experience platform. On this programme you get access to various areas which helps you in short time to expand your work experience opportunities. You will be working alongside your team members, with the potential to access professionals from industries. On this programme you get the tools to unlock your potential and prepare yourself for a successful career, by becoming job ready. 

You will work by yourself, in teams (virtually) or groups, using technology such as WhatsApp, Slack, Skype/Zoom, 8x8, E-mails etc.

We offer the choice to do your work experience in:

• Admin

• Management

• Junior Consultant

• Sales and Marketing

• Graphics Design

• Projects

• HR

• Events management

• Social Media

Activities will be tailored based on our 6 startups:

- Environment

- Transportation

- Technologies

- Smart Cities

- Innovation

- Cyber Security

This is an UNPAID work experience, done online, from your own space and in your own time. This opportunity will be provided for free for 4 weeks. You decide what you want to do, when you are available and how much time you are willing to dedicate for your experience. We do not advocate any rewards or promise of paid work.

This Programme was designed with the aim to help people become more employable. If you want to fast track your career, and prepared to put in effort, then this could be a great way to do it. 

Memory Walk is making a return to Bristol with an event held at Lloyds Amphitheatre on Sat 4 September. We are looking for around 92 volunteers to make Memory Walk a success - without the help of our amazing volunteer team, we couldn’t hold our events at all.

There is something for everyone, with roles based in the event site and along the route. Be part of an unforgettable event experience as you cheer at a marshal point, sell some goodies or congratulate walkers with their finish line medal. You will have the opportunity to pair up with a friend or another volunteer and will be provided with all the equipment you need – just bring lots of enthusiasm and a positive attitude to help give our walkers the best experience!

Did you know dementia is now the UK’s biggest killer, yet research still trails far behind other health conditions? By volunteering at Memory Walk, your time spent helping at the event will create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

British Red Cross volunteers and staff help families who have been separated by armed conflict, political upheaval, natural disaster or migration to get back in contact with each other.

In these situations, communications often break down and families become separated. As a result, people do not know where to turn to find a missing relative or how to get a message to them. Knowing what happened to family members left behind or who have migrated around the world is vital.

Our Interpreter volunteers provide an essential communication link between people who use our service and the volunteers and staff supporting them. Many do not speak English as their first language and rely on high quality and confidential interpretation and translation to relay their personal information. We help them to find a way forward at a what can be a difficult and distressing time.

You must have lived experience of being a refugee or asylum seeker and speak Vietnamese. You will need to commit to a minimum of 12 months (days/times are flexible).

The role will be home-based so you will need your own phone and laptop or personal computer.

Health and Safety Statement

We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety.

We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment. We will also have a conversation with you to discuss any restrictions that may still be in place in your region and identify any adjustments you may need.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care. We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.

A bit about this role

Unfortunately our feline friends can occasionally stray or get lost, which can be extremely distressing for their owners. Our lost and found volunteers are passionate about reuniting lost cats and bringing families back together. They help cats and their owners by advertising lost cats and providing support, advice and guidance to people searching for their cats. 

What can you expect to be doing? 

• Responding to enquiries from the public about lost and found cats
• Keeping up to date records of lost and founds cats
• Matching cats that are reported lost with those reported found
• Advertising lost and found cats
• Providing help and information to owners about their lost cats

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping reunite lost cats with their owners. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.

We’re looking for someone with

• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Record keeping and administration skills
• Good IT skills
• Patience and the ability to deal with sensitive situations
• Willingness to be part of a team 

Time expectation 

Our lost and found volunteers usually spend between 2 to 3 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.

Additional Information

At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. To make sure this is the case, we provide support and guidance both remotely from our National Cat Centre and face to face through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We also offer varied online and face-to-face training and have wide-ranging policies covering all aspects of volunteering. We hope the support we provide will ensure our volunteers have a great experience with Cats Protection.

British Red Cross volunteers and staff help families who have been separated by armed conflict, political upheaval, natural disaster or migration to get back in contact with each other.

In these situations, communications often break down and families become separated. As a result, people do not know where to turn to find a missing relative or how to get a message to them. Knowing what happened to family members left behind or who have migrated around the world is vital.

Our Interpreter volunteers provide an essential communication link between people who use our service and the volunteers and staff supporting them. Many do not speak English as their first language and rely on high quality and confidential interpretation and translation to relay their personal information. We help them to find a way forward at a what can be a difficult and distressing time.

You must have lived experience of being a refugee or asylum seeker and speak Sorani Kurdish. You will need to commit to a minimum of 12 months (days/times are flexible).

The role will be home-based so you will need your own phone and laptop or personal computer.

Health and Safety Statement

We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety.

We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment. We will also have a conversation with you to discuss any restrictions that may still be in place in your region and identify any adjustments you may need.

Marathon Kids in Parks is a community initiative organised by the charity Marathon Kids UK to get children active, it's all free to take part and run by volunteers in the community.

Would you like to get involved in your community, meet more people or maybe need some event experience for your CV-or know someone who does?

Ideal experience for school leavers or Uni students! Only a few hours a month and full training given.

British Red Cross volunteers and staff help families who have been separated by armed conflict, political upheaval, natural disaster or migration to get back in contact with each other.

In these situations, communications often break down and families become separated. As a result, people do not know where to turn to find a missing relative or how to get a message to them. Knowing what happened to family members left behind or who have migrated around the world is vital.

Our Interpreter volunteers provide an essential communication link between people who use our service and the volunteers and staff supporting them. Many do not speak English as their first language and rely on high quality and confidential interpretation and translation to relay their personal information. We help them to find a way forward at a what can be a difficult and distressing time.

You must have lived experience of being a refugee or asylum seeker and speak Arabic. You will need to commit to a minimum of 12 months (days/times are flexible).

The role will be home-based so you will need your own phone and laptop or personal computer.

Health and Safety Statement

We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety.

We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment. We will also have a conversation with you to discuss any restrictions that may still be in place in your region and identify any adjustments you may need.

Marathon Kids in Parks is a community initiative organised by the charity Marathon Kids UK to get children active, it's all free to take part and run by volunteers in the community.

Would you like to get involved in your community, meet more people or maybe need some event experience for your CV-or know someone who does?

Ideal experience for school leavers or Uni students! Only a few hours a month and full training given.

We are looking for volunteers with a specialist skill or experience who can run a one-off or short term activity or project for a group of young people aged 13 to 19 years old from September 2021, onwards. The project must help young people learn and discover themselves and widen their horizons.

We are especially interested in areas such as; (for example)

• Arts and Crafts
• Drama/Performance
• Employability Skills
• Mental Health Awareness
• Leadership and Team Work
• Life Skills
• Self Defence
• Sex and Relationships
• Sports and Fitness
• Anything relevant and appropriate for our age group

Hello we are RYP:

RYP (Riverside Youth Project) is a NEW 100% volunteer run and youth-led project currently being set up to work with young people aged 13-19 years old, providing them with positive activities and prosperous futures, based in areas along the River Thames in London.

Can you help? We are looking for:

We are currently seeking a Facilitator(s) (Volunteer) to join us, where you will plan, organise and facilitate a one-off session or a short term project for young people aged 13 to 19 years old in the inner London area, based on your skills, experience and expertise. The session/project must be fun, engaging, interactive and offer informal learning opportunities that help young people learn and discover themselves and the world around them.

Join us on Social Media @RYPLondon

Marathon Kids in Parks is a community initiative organised by the charity Marathon Kids UK to get children active, it's all free to take part and run by volunteers in the community.

Would you like to get involved in your community, meet more people or maybe need some event experience for your CV-or know someone who does?

Ideal experience for school leavers or Uni students! Only a few hours a month and full training given.