Volunteer roles

WE’RE RECRUITING A CAMPAIGNS LEAD (LONELINESS AWARENESS & SUNSHINE WEEK)! (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

Help Us Create Campaigns That Shine a Light on Loneliness & Celebrate Connection Across London

Hey you — yes, you, the imaginative, people‑loving human who believes in the power of storytelling, creativity and community action.

SUNSHINE Charity is growing, glowing, and getting ready to launch… and we’re looking for a brilliant Campaigns Lead to help us build two of our most important public‑facing movements:

• Loneliness Awareness Campaigns — helping London understand loneliness, talk about it, and support one another.
• SUNSHINE Week — our annual celebration of connection, joy and belonging across the city.

If you love people, love purpose, and love using creativity to make a difference, this might be your moment.

Who Are We?

We’re SUNSHINE Charity, a brand‑new grassroots charity working to reduce loneliness and help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships, and community support.

We’re a start‑up on a mission to bring connection, joy, confidence and belonging back into people’s lives. We create warm, uplifting, community‑based activities that help people step out of isolation and into a world where they feel seen, heard, valued and supported.

We’re all about:

• Human connection

• Positive role models

• Fun, interactive activities

• Confidence‑building experiences

• Community, belonging, and joy

And we want our campaigns to shine just as brightly as our programmes.

Your Role: Campaigns Lead (Loneliness Awareness & SUNSHINE Week)

This isn’t just any volunteer role — this is your chance to help shape two of SUNSHINE’s most powerful public movements.

As our Campaigns Lead, you’ll design and deliver creative, uplifting campaigns that raise awareness of loneliness, spark conversations, and inspire people to get involved. You’ll also lead the creative vision for SUNSHINE Week, our flagship annual celebration of connection.

You’ll be the storyteller, the campaign‑builder, the “let’s get people talking” energy behind our awareness work.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll help us build a joyful, people‑powered movement by:

Loneliness Awareness Campaigns

• Designing warm, inclusive campaigns that help people understand loneliness.

• Creating content and messaging that reduces stigma and sparks conversation.

• Working with partners, communities and volunteers to amplify awareness.

• Helping shape our year‑round public voice on loneliness.

SUNSHINE Week

• Leading the creative vision for our annual SUNSHINE Week.

• Designing campaign themes, activities and public engagement moments.

• Creating content, visuals and storytelling that bring SUNSHINE Week to life.

• Helping coordinate events, partnerships and community involvement.

Across Both Campaigns

• Working with the Director of Growth & External Affairs on messaging and visibility.

• Bringing creative concepts to life through content, visuals and community engagement.

• Helping us reach new audiences across London.

• Bringing fresh ideas to the table (we LOVE ideas).

• Making sure our campaigns feel positive, ethical and full of sunshine.

You don’t need to be a seasoned campaigner — just someone who loves creativity, people and purpose.

Who You Are

You might be perfect for this if you’re:

• A creative thinker with a passion for storytelling.

• Someone who enjoys designing campaigns, content or community engagement.

• A warm communicator with a positive, people‑centred approach.

• Passionate about community, wellbeing and human connection.

• Excited to help build a charity from scratch.

• Happy to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.

• Someone who believes in kindness, joy and belonging.

If you’ve ever thought “I’d love to create campaigns that make people feel something”… this is your chance.

What You’ll Get Out of It

• A meaningful creative leadership role in a brand‑new charity.

• Real experience in campaigns, awareness‑raising and movement‑building.

• A supportive, friendly, uplifting team.

• The chance to shape two of SUNSHINE’s flagship public campaigns.

• New skills, new confidence, new connections.

• The joy of knowing you’re helping people feel less alone.

• That warm “I helped build something beautiful today” feeling.

Ready to Bring the Sunshine?

If your heart is saying “YES”, we’d love to hear from you.

Come help us create campaigns that change lives, spark joy and bring people together.

• Join us.
• Grow with us.
• Shine with us.

SUNSHINE Charity

Because everyone deserves a little light in their life.

WE’RE RECRUITING A HEAD OF INSIGHT & IMPACT! (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

Help Us Understand What Works, Why It Matters & How SUNSHINE Changes Lives

Hey you — yes, you, the thoughtful, curious, people‑loving human who gets excited about learning, listening and understanding what truly makes a difference.

SUNSHINE Charity is growing, glowing, and getting ready to launch… and we’re looking for a brilliant Head of Insight & Impact to help us understand the stories, data and experiences behind our work.

If you love people, love purpose, and love turning insight into action, this might be your moment.

Who Are We?

We’re SUNSHINE Charity, a brand‑new grassroots charity working to reduce loneliness and help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships, and community support.

We’re a start‑up on a mission to bring connection, joy, confidence and belonging back into people’s lives. We create warm, uplifting, community‑based activities that help people step out of isolation and into a world where they feel seen, heard, valued and supported.

We’re all about:

• Human connection

• Positive role models

• Fun, interactive activities

• Confidence‑building experiences

• Community, belonging, and joy

And we want to understand the real impact of all of this — so we can keep growing, learning and shining brighter.

Your Role: Head of Insight & Impact

This isn’t just any volunteer role — this is your chance to help shape how SUNSHINE learns, grows and understands the difference we make.

As our Head of Insight & Impact, you’ll help us gather stories, feedback and data from our community. You’ll help us understand what’s working, what people need, and how our programmes help people feel less alone. You’ll turn insight into action, helping us improve, evolve and stay rooted in real human experience.

You’ll be the listener, the learner, the meaning‑maker — the “let’s understand this deeply” energy behind our growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll help us build a learning‑led, people‑centred charity by:

• Developing simple, friendly ways to gather feedback and insight.

• Listening to participants, volunteers and partners to understand their experiences.

• Helping us measure the impact of our programmes in warm, human ways.

• Turning stories and data into learning we can act on.

• Supporting the CEO and leadership team with insight‑driven decision‑making.

• Helping shape our impact framework as we grow.

• Bringing fresh ideas to the table (we LOVE ideas).

• Making sure our learning is inclusive, ethical and rooted in kindness.

• Helping us tell the story of SUNSHINE’s impact in a meaningful way.

You don’t need to be a data expert — just someone who cares deeply about people and loves understanding what helps them thrive.

Who You Are

You might be perfect for this if you’re:

• Curious, reflective and great at listening.

• Someone who enjoys understanding people’s experiences.

• A warm communicator who values empathy and insight.

• Passionate about community, wellbeing and human connection.

• Excited to help build a charity from scratch.

• Happy to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.

• Someone who believes in kindness, learning and continuous improvement.

If you’ve ever thought “I’d love to help a charity understand its impact”… this is your chance.

What You’ll Get Out of It

• A meaningful leadership role in a brand‑new charity.

• Real experience in insight, evaluation and impact storytelling.

• A supportive, friendly, uplifting team.

• The chance to shape how SUNSHINE learns and grows.

• New skills, new confidence, new connections.

• The joy of knowing you’re helping people feel less alone.

• That warm “I helped build something beautiful today” feeling.

Ready to Bring the Sunshine?

If your heart is saying “YES”, we’d love to hear from you.

Come help us understand the difference SUNSHINE makes — and how we can make that difference even brighter.

• Join us.
• Grow with us.
• Shine with us.

SUNSHINE Charity

Because everyone deserves a little light in their life.

WE’RE RECRUITING A HEAD OF FUNDRAISING & PARTNERSHIPS! (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

Help Us Build the Support, Relationships & Resources That Let SUNSHINE Shine

Hey you — yes, you, the big‑hearted human with ideas, drive, and a passion for bringing people together around a cause that matters.

SUNSHINE Charity is growing, glowing, and getting ready to launch… and we’re looking for a brilliant Head of Fundraising & Partnerships to help us build the support, connections and resources that will power our mission across London.

If you love people, love purpose, and love inspiring others to get involved, this might be your moment.

Who Are We?

We’re SUNSHINE Charity, a brand‑new grassroots charity working to reduce loneliness and help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships, and community support.

We’re a start‑up on a mission to bring connection, joy, confidence and belonging back into people’s lives. We create warm, uplifting, community‑based activities that help people step out of isolation and into a world where they feel seen, heard, valued and supported.

We’re all about:

• Human connection

• Positive role models

• Fun, interactive activities

• Confidence‑building experiences

• Community, belonging, and joy

And we want our fundraising and partnerships to shine just as brightly as our programmes.

Your Role: Head of Fundraising & Partnerships

This isn’t just any volunteer role — this is your chance to help build the engine that powers a brand‑new charity.

As our Head of Fundraising & Partnerships, you’ll lead the development of our fundraising strategy, build meaningful relationships with supporters, and create partnerships that help SUNSHINE grow. You’ll be the connector, the storyteller, the “let’s make this happen” energy behind our external support.

You don’t need to be a seasoned fundraiser — just someone who loves people, loves purpose, and loves inspiring others to get involved.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll help us grow our support and impact by:

• Leading SUNSHINE’s fundraising strategy (campaigns, donors, community fundraising, events)

• Building warm, meaningful relationships with supporters and partners

• Identifying and developing partnerships with local organisations, businesses and funders

• Creating uplifting fundraising campaigns that inspire people to give

• Working closely with the Director of Growth & External Affairs on marketing and visibility

• Helping shape our public storytelling and supporter communications

• Bringing fresh ideas to the table (we LOVE ideas)

• Ensuring our fundraising is ethical, inclusive and full of sunshine

• Being a warm, friendly presence for everyone who supports our mission

You’ll be the person who helps us build the support we need to bring joy, connection and belonging to communities across London.

Who You Are

You might be perfect for this if you’re:

• A natural relationship‑builder with warmth and confidence

• Someone who enjoys fundraising, partnerships or community engagement

• A creative thinker with a positive, people‑centred approach

• Passionate about community, wellbeing and human connection

• Excited to help build a charity from scratch

• Happy to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in

• Someone who believes in kindness, joy and belonging

If you’ve ever thought “I’d love to help a charity grow its support and impact”… this is your chance.

What You’ll Get Out of It

• A meaningful leadership role in a brand‑new charity

• Real experience in fundraising, partnerships and external engagement

• A supportive, friendly, uplifting team

• The chance to shape the future of SUNSHINE

• New skills, new confidence, new connections

• The joy of knowing you’re helping people feel less alone

• That warm “I helped build something beautiful today” feeling

Ready to Bring the Sunshine?

If your heart is saying “YES”, we’d love to hear from you.

Come help us build the support, partnerships and momentum that will change lives across London.

• Join us.
• Grow with us.
• Shine with us.

SUNSHINE Charity

Because everyone deserves a little light in their life.

WE’RE RECRUITING A HEAD OF PEOPLE, CULTURE & TALENT! (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

Help Us Build a Warm, Inclusive, Joy‑Filled Charity Where People Truly Belong

Hey you — yes, you, the big‑hearted human who loves people, values kindness, and believes that culture is something you feel the moment you walk into a room.

SUNSHINE Charity is growing, glowing, and getting ready for launch… and we’re looking for a brilliant Head of People, Culture & Talent to help us build a charity where every volunteer, team member and community participant feels valued, supported and seen.

If you love people, love purpose, and love creating environments where humans can shine, this might be your moment.

Who Are We?

We’re SUNSHINE Charity, a brand‑new grassroots charity working to reduce loneliness and help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships, and community support.

We’re a start‑up on a mission to bring connection, joy, confidence and belonging back into people’s lives. We create warm, uplifting, community‑based activities that help people step out of isolation and into a world where they feel seen, heard, valued and supported.

We’re all about:

• Human connection

• Positive role models

• Fun, interactive activities

• Confidence‑building experiences

• Community, belonging, and joy

And we want our internal culture to shine just as brightly as the work we do in the community.

Your Role: Head of People, Culture & Talent

This isn’t just any volunteer role — this is your chance to help shape the heart of a brand‑new charity.

As our Head of People, Culture & Talent, you’ll help build the systems, culture and relationships that make SUNSHINE a joyful, inclusive and supportive place to volunteer. You’ll help us recruit brilliant people, nurture their growth, and create a culture rooted in kindness, belonging and wellbeing.

You’ll be the listener, the connector, the culture‑builder, the “let’s make this feel good for everyone” energy behind the scenes.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll help us build a people‑first charity by:

• Leading volunteer recruitment, onboarding and support

• Helping shape our culture, values and ways of working

• Creating warm, inclusive processes that make people feel welcome

• Supporting the CEO and leadership team with people‑focused decisions

• Developing simple, friendly HR systems and policies

• Ensuring volunteers feel supported, appreciated and connected

• Helping build a diverse, inclusive and joyful team

• Bringing fresh ideas to the table (we LOVE ideas)

• Being a warm, approachable presence for everyone who joins SUNSHINE

You don’t need to be an HR expert — just someone who cares deeply about people and loves helping them thrive.

Who You Are

You might be perfect for this if you’re:

• A natural people‑person with warmth and empathy

• Someone who loves building positive, inclusive cultures

• Organised, supportive and great at communication

• Passionate about community, wellbeing and human connection

• Excited to help build a charity from scratch

• Happy to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in

• Someone who believes in kindness, joy and belonging

If you’ve ever thought “I’d love to help create a place where people feel valued”… this is your chance.

What You’ll Get Out of It

• A meaningful leadership role in a brand‑new charity

• Real experience in people, culture and volunteer management

• A supportive, friendly, uplifting team

• The chance to shape the heart and soul of SUNSHINE

• New skills, new confidence, new connections

• The joy of knowing you’re helping people feel less alone

• That warm “I helped build something beautiful today” feeling

Ready to Bring the Sunshine?

If your heart is saying “YES”, we’d love to hear from you.

Come help us build a charity where people feel safe, supported, joyful and ready to shine.

• Join us.
• Grow with us.
• Shine with us.

SUNSHINE Charity

Because everyone deserves a little light in their life.

WE’RE RECRUITING A CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

Help Us Build, Launch & Run a Charity That Brings Light to London

Hey you — yes, you, the organised, big‑hearted human who loves turning ideas into reality and making things run smoothly.

SUNSHINE Charity is growing, glowing, and getting ready for launch… and we’re looking for a brilliant Chief Operating Officer to help build the foundations of a charity that will change lives across London.

If you love people, love purpose, and love the idea of helping a brand‑new charity come to life, this might be your moment.

Who Are We?

We’re SUNSHINE Charity, a brand‑new grassroots charity working to reduce loneliness and help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships, and community support.

We’re a start‑up on a mission to bring connection, joy, confidence and belonging back into people’s lives. We create warm, uplifting, community‑based activities that help people step out of isolation and into a world where they feel seen, heard, valued and supported.

We’re all about:

• Human connection

• Positive role models

• Fun, interactive activities

• Confidence‑building experiences

• Community, belonging, and joy

And we want our operations to feel just as strong, safe and sunshine‑filled as our programmes.

Your Role: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

This isn’t just any volunteer role — this is your chance to help build a charity from the ground up.

As our COO, you’ll work closely with the CEO to set up, launch and manage the day‑to‑day operations of SUNSHINE. You’ll help create the systems, structures and processes that keep the charity running smoothly, safely and joyfully.

You’ll be the organiser, the planner, the steady hand, the “let’s make this happen” energy behind the scenes.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll help us build a strong, well‑run charity by:

• Supporting the CEO with the set‑up and launch of SUNSHINE.

• Developing operational systems, processes and policies.

• Helping manage the day‑to‑day running of the charity.

• Coordinating volunteers, teams and internal communication.

• Ensuring our work is safe, compliant and well‑organised.

• Supporting programme delivery and organisational planning.

• Helping shape our internal culture, values and ways of working.

• Bringing fresh ideas to the table (we LOVE ideas).

• Being a calm, friendly, reliable presence as we grow.

You don’t need to be a seasoned COO — just someone who is organised, proactive, and excited to help build something meaningful.

Who You Are

You might be perfect for this if you’re:

• A natural organiser who loves structure and clarity

• Someone who enjoys planning, systems and problem‑solving

• A warm, positive communicator

• Passionate about community, wellbeing and human connection

• Excited to help build a charity from scratch

• Happy to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in

• Someone who believes in kindness, joy and belonging

If you’ve ever thought “I’d love to help run a charity behind the scenes”… this is your chance.

What You’ll Get Out of It

• A meaningful leadership role in a brand‑new charity.

• Real experience in operations, management and organisational development.

• A supportive, friendly, uplifting team.

• The chance to shape the foundations of SUNSHINE.

• New skills, new confidence, new connections.

• The joy of knowing you’re helping people feel less alone.

• That warm “I helped build something beautiful today” feeling.

Ready to Bring the Sunshine?

If your heart is saying “YES”, we’d love to hear from you.

Come help us build a charity that’s strong, safe, joyful and ready to shine across London.

• Join us.
• Grow with us.
• Shine with us.

SUNSHINE Charity

Because everyone deserves a little light in their life.

Volunteer:  Volunteer Community Outreach Officer

Location: Off-site with occasional in-person activities

Reports to: Volunteer Manager

Support Connect and Inspire Local Volunteers for ROLDA UK!

Are you interested in animal welfare and want to make a positive difference in your community? ROLDA UK are now seeking Volunteer Community Outreach Officer to help reach out to local volunteers, facilitate small activities in the community, and raise awareness of our charity's mission to rescue and rehabilitate stray and abandoned animals.

Your Role

• Help ROLDA UK build a local presence within your community by networking and growing local volunteers who are interested in animal welfare and ask them to join you.

• Create new opportunities within your local community and grow a network of volunteers who can get involved in local fundraising events like charity walks, bake sales, and helping to run local stalls etc.

• Inspire and encourage local volunteers to join your community group, collaborate, share ideas, and plan effective activities.

• Help raise awareness about ROLDA UK within your community by recruiting for volunteers to join your hub and help build local networks.

• Support your local community hub by organising regular online and in-person gatherings. Attend community events to discuss ROLDA UK’s work and encourage others to support the cause.

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly and approachable people who enjoy meeting and engaging with people.

• Good communicators who can share information and encourage others to get involved.

• Passionate about animal welfare and interested in fundraising locally to help support stray and abandoned animals.

• Organised and enthusiastic to help with planning local activities, promotion and helping out at local events.

Who Should Apply?

• Anyone interested in helping animals and becoming a part of their local community.

• Individuals who enjoy working with others and bringing people together.

• People looking for a rewarding way to volunteer and make a difference at home.

Time commitment and what’s in it for you

•  Flexible volunteer hours (for this role we just ask for a minimum of 5 hours+ a week) and give as much or as little time as you like.

• Meet like-minded people and be part of a friendly and supportive team.

• Gain valuable experience in community engagement, activities, and event planning.

• Make a difference by helping ROLDA UK grow its local presence and support more animals in need.

If you’d like to connect with others, support a great cause, and help make a difference for animals, we’d love to hear from you!

Join us today and be part of something special.

ROLDA does not support visa applications for volunteers. All in-person volunteers must have the legal right to volunteer in the country where they are located. It is the volunteer's responsibility to ensure they meet the necessary visa and work authorisation requirements before participating in any activities with ROLDA. However, remote volunteer roles do not require a visa, as they can be performed from anywhere.

WE’RE RECRUITING A COMPANY SECRETARY (VOLUNTEER TRUSTEE ROLE)

Help Us Build a Warm, Well‑Run, Well‑Governed Charity That Shines Across London

Hey you — yes, you, the thoughtful, organised, detail‑loving human who believes in good governance, clear processes, and doing things the right way.

SUNSHINE Charity is growing, glowing, and stepping into an exciting new chapter… and we’re looking for a brilliant Company Secretary to help guide us as we build a charity that’s safe, compliant, transparent and full of heart.

If you love people, love purpose, and love keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, this might be your moment.

Who Are We?

We’re SUNSHINE Charity, a brand‑new grassroots charity working to reduce loneliness and help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships, and community support.

We’re a start‑up on a mission to bring connection, joy, confidence and belonging back into people’s lives. We create warm, uplifting, community‑based activities that help people step out of isolation and into a world where they feel seen, heard, valued and supported.

We’re all about:

• Human connection

• Positive role models

• Fun, interactive activities

• Confidence‑building experiences

• Community, belonging, and joy

And we want our governance to feel just as strong, safe and sunshine‑filled as our programmes.

Your Role: Company Secretary (Trustee)

This isn’t just any volunteer role — this is your chance to help shape the foundations of a brand‑new charity.

As our Company Secretary, you’ll be the calm, organised, trusted presence who helps ensure SUNSHINE is well‑run, compliant and confident as we grow. You’ll support the Board of Trustees, keep our governance in great shape, and help us build a charity that shines with integrity.

You don’t need to be a legal expert — just someone who is organised, reliable, and happy to learn.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll help us stay safe, compliant and well‑organised by:

• Supporting the Board of Trustees with good governance

• Preparing agendas, minutes and paperwork for Board meetings

• Keeping our records, policies and filings up to date

• Ensuring we meet our legal and regulatory responsibilities

• Helping maintain clear, positive communication across the Board

• Supporting the Chair with smooth, well‑run meetings

• Keeping an eye on deadlines, filings and key governance tasks

• Helping us build strong, transparent systems as we grow

You’ll be the person who helps us stay grounded, organised and accountable — so we can focus on bringing sunshine to the people who need it most.

Who You Are

You might be perfect for this if you’re:

• Organised, reliable and detail‑focused

• Someone who enjoys structure, clarity and good processes

• A great communicator with a warm, friendly approach

• Interested in charity governance (or keen to learn)

• Happy to support a small start‑up charity as it grows

• Someone who believes in kindness, community and doing things properly

• Excited to be part of a supportive, uplifting Board

If you’ve ever thought “I’d love to help a charity run smoothly behind the scenes”… this is your chance.

What You’ll Get Out of It

• A meaningful leadership role on a brand‑new Board of Trustees

• Real experience in governance, compliance and charity leadership

• A supportive, friendly, uplifting team

• The chance to shape the foundations of a growing charity

• New skills, new confidence, new connections

• The joy of knowing you’re helping people feel less alone

• That warm “I helped build something important today” feeling

Ready to Bring the Sunshine?

If your heart is saying “YES”, we’d love to hear from you.

Come help us build a charity that’s safe, strong, transparent and full of joy.

• Join us.
• Grow with us.
• Shine with us.

SUNSHINE Charity

Because everyone deserves a little light in their life.

WE’RE HIRING A GROWTH & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS DIRECTOR! (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

Help Us Grow SUNSHINE’s Reach, Voice & Impact Across London

Hey you — yes, you, the big‑hearted human with ideas, drive, and a passion for connecting people and building movements.

SUNSHINE Charity is growing, glowing, and ready to shine even brighter across London… and we need a superstar to help lead the way.

If you love people, love positivity, and love the idea of helping a brand‑new charity grow its voice, visibility and support, then keep reading — this might be your moment.

Who Are We?

We’re SUNSHINE Charity, a brand‑new grassroots charity working to reduce loneliness and help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships, and community support.

We’re a start‑up on a mission to bring connection, joy, confidence and belonging back into people’s lives. We create warm, uplifting, community‑based activities that help people step out of isolation and into a world where they feel seen, heard, valued and supported.

We’re all about:

• Human connection

• Positive role models

• Fun, interactive activities

• Confidence‑building experiences

• Community, belonging, and joy

Basically, we’re here to bring sunshine where it’s needed most — and we want the world to know about it.

Your Role: Growth & External Affairs Director 

This isn’t just any volunteer role — this is your chance to shape how SUNSHINE shows up in the world.

As our Growth & External Affairs Director, you’ll lead the strategy that helps SUNSHINE grow: fundraising, marketing, PR, partnerships, campaigns, and everything that builds our visibility and support.

You’ll be the storyteller, the connector, the relationship‑builder, the “let’s get SUNSHINE out there” energy behind our external presence.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll help us grow our reach and impact by:

• Leading SUNSHINE’s fundraising strategy (campaigns, donors, community fundraising, partnerships).

• Building relationships with supporters, partners, funders and local organisations.

• Developing our marketing, PR and communications approach.

• Helping shape our brand voice and public storytelling.

• Creating warm, uplifting campaigns that inspire people to get involved.

• Growing our social media presence and community engagement.

• Bringing fresh ideas to the table (we LOVE ideas).

• Helping shape the charity’s direction as we grow.

• Making sure everything we share feels inclusive, positive and full of sunshine.

You don’t need to be a seasoned director — just someone who cares deeply about people and loves helping meaningful things grow.

Who You Are

You might be perfect for this if you’re:

• A natural communicator and relationship‑builder

• Someone who loves fundraising, marketing, PR or community engagement

• A creative thinker with a warm, positive vibe

• Passionate about community, wellbeing and human connection

• Excited to help build something from scratch

• Happy to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in

• Someone who believes in kindness, joy and belonging

If you’ve ever thought “I wish I could help a charity grow from the ground up”… this is your chance.

What You’ll Get Out of It

• A chance to shape a brand‑new charity’s growth and public presence.

• Real leadership experience in fundraising, marketing and external affairs.

• A supportive, friendly, uplifting team.

• The joy of seeing your ideas turn into real‑world impact.

• The knowledge that you’re helping people feel less alone.

• New skills, new connections, new confidence.

• That warm fuzzy “I helped build something beautiful today” feeling.

Ready to Bring the Sunshine?

If your heart is saying “YES”, we want to hear from you.

Come help us grow a movement that changes lives, sparks joy, and brings people together.

• Join us.
• Grow with us.
• Shine with us.

SUNSHINE Charity

Because everyone deserves a little light in their life.

WE’RE HIRING A SUNSHINE PROGRAMMES DIRECTOR! (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

Help Us Build Programmes That Light Up London

Hey you — yes, you, the big‑hearted human with ideas, energy, and a passion for people.

SUNSHINE Charity is growing, glowing, and ready to launch life‑changing programmes across London… and we need a superstar to help lead the way.

If you love people, love positivity, and love the idea of shaping something meaningful from the ground up, then keep reading — this might be your moment.

Who Are We?

We’re SUNSHINE Charity, a brand‑new small grassroots charity that works to reduce loneliness and help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships, and community support. We're a start‑up on a mission to bring connection, joy, confidence and belonging back into people’s lives. We create warm, uplifting, community‑based activities that help people step out of isolation and into a world where they feel seen, heard, valued and supported.

We’re all about:

• Human connection
• Positive role models
• Fun, interactive activities
• Confidence‑building experiences
• Community, belonging, and joy

Basically, we’re here to bring sunshine where it’s needed most.

Your Role: SUNSHINE Programmes Director

This isn’t just any volunteer role — this is a chance to shape the heart and soul of our charity.

As our Programmes Director, you’ll help design, develop and deliver the activities, projects and experiences that make SUNSHINE… well, SUNSHINE.

You’ll be the creative spark, the organiser, the people‑person, the “let’s make this happen” energy behind our community programmes.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll help us dream big and bring those dreams to life by:

• Designing fun, engaging, uplifting community activities.
• Developing programmes that support wellbeing, confidence and connection.
• Working with partners, volunteers and community groups.
• Bringing fresh ideas to the table (we LOVE ideas).
• Helping shape the charity’s direction as we grow.
• Making sure our programmes are inclusive, positive and full of sunshine.
• Supporting volunteers and helping them shine in their roles.
• Being a warm, friendly presence for the people we serve.

You don’t need to be a seasoned director — just someone who cares deeply about people and loves creating experiences that make others feel good.

Who You Are

You might be perfect for this if you’re:

• A natural organiser
• A creative thinker
• A people‑person with a warm, positive vibe
• Passionate about community, wellbeing and human connection
• Excited to help build something from scratch
• Happy to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in
• Someone who believes in kindness, joy and belonging

If you’ve ever thought “I wish I could help people feel less alone”… this is your chance.

What You’ll Get Out of It

• A chance to shape a brand‑new charity
• Real leadership experience
• A supportive, friendly, uplifting team
• The joy of seeing your ideas come to life
• The knowledge that you’re making a genuine difference
• New skills, new connections, new confidence
• That warm fuzzy “I did something amazing today” feeling

Ready to Bring the Sunshine?

If your heart is saying “YES”, we want to hear from you!

Come help us build programmes that change lives, spark joy, and bring people together.

• Join us.
• Grow with us.
• Shine with us.

SUNSHINE Charity

Because everyone deserves a little light in their life.

Why we want you

As branch chair you and your branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure 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.

What you will be doing

• Overseeing an appropriate programme of awareness raising activities so that potential beneficiaries, volunteers and supporters are aware of SSAFA as first in mind for support.
• Building relationships with the regional and national SSAFA team, local voluntary organisations and, if applicable, SSAFA serving community teams, local military establishments, etc.
• Attending events as a key SSAFA representative.
• Providing timely reports and information to SSAFA’s central office
• Overseeing a programme of meetings including an AGM, branch meetings, committee meetings, training etc.
• Working with other volunteers, regional and national team members to attract and recruit new volunteers as required.
• Work closely with the community engagement co-ordinator to recruit, welcome, induct, support, and manage volunteers in line with SSAFA policies, such as the Volunteering Policy, Volunteer Code of Conduct, Data Protection Policy, and Safeguarding Policy.

The skills you need

• Motivating leadership with an ability lead a team of volunteers.
• Friendly and approachable
• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Basic IT skills

What's in it for you

• Gain experience of holding a key local role with oversight of all SSAFA activity in the local area.
• Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community.
• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others.
• Support in your role from the team at SSAFA
• Develop your experience and skills which you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.

Disclaimer

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

Why we want you

As branch chair you and your branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure 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.

What you will be doing

• Overseeing an appropriate programme of awareness raising activities so that potential beneficiaries, volunteers and supporters are aware of SSAFA as first in mind for support.
• Building relationships with the regional and national SSAFA team, local voluntary organisations and, if applicable, SSAFA serving community teams, local military establishments, etc.
• Attending events as a key SSAFA representative.
• Providing timely reports and information to SSAFA’s central office
• Overseeing a programme of meetings including an AGM, branch meetings, committee meetings, training etc.
• Working with other volunteers, regional and national team members to attract and recruit new volunteers as required.
• Work closely with the community engagement co-ordinator to recruit, welcome, induct, support, and manage volunteers in line with SSAFA policies, such as the Volunteering Policy, Volunteer Code of Conduct, Data Protection Policy, and Safeguarding Policy.

The skills you need

• Motivating leadership with an ability lead a team of volunteers.
• Friendly and approachable
• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Basic IT skills

What's in it for you

• Gain experience of holding a key local role with oversight of all SSAFA activity in the local area.
• Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community.
• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others.
• Support in your role from the team at SSAFA
• Develop your experience and skills which you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.

Disclaimer

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

Why we want you

As branch chair you and your branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure 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.

What you will be doing

• Overseeing an appropriate programme of awareness raising activities so that potential beneficiaries, volunteers and supporters are aware of SSAFA as first in mind for support.
• Building relationships with the regional and national SSAFA team, local voluntary organisations and, if applicable, SSAFA serving community teams, local military establishments, etc.
• Attending events as a key SSAFA representative.
• Providing timely reports and information to SSAFA’s central office
• Overseeing a programme of meetings including an AGM, branch meetings, committee meetings, training etc.
• Working with other volunteers, regional and national team members to attract and recruit new volunteers as required.
• Work closely with the community engagement co-ordinator to recruit, welcome, induct, support, and manage volunteers in line with SSAFA policies, such as the Volunteering Policy, Volunteer Code of Conduct, Data Protection Policy, and Safeguarding Policy.

The skills you need

• Motivating leadership with an ability lead a team of volunteers.
• Friendly and approachable
• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Basic IT skills

What's in it for you

• Gain experience of holding a key local role with oversight of all SSAFA activity in the local area.
• Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community.
• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others.
• Support in your role from the team at SSAFA
• Develop your experience and skills which you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.

Disclaimer

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

Purpose of the role
In this important role, you will be responsible for assessing the eligibility of applicants for our grants and services, in adherence with Variety’s structured grant management approach (guided interviews, weighted scoring and panel review) to maximise impact for disabled and disadvantaged children and young people.

You will be required to handle grant applications and supporting information with the utmost confidentiality, following organisational policies to ensure the privacy and security of all sensitive and personal information.

Using our defined eligibility criteria and assessment tools, you will evaluate applications and conduct fair and consistent assessments, making award recommendations to support the decision-making process. You will bring an independent voice, playing a key role in ensuring that decisions are made fairly, equitably and transparently and will be required to support your recommendations with evidence of sound analysis and reasoning.

Key Responsibilities
• Review applications and supporting evidence prepared by the case management team.
• Clarify points with applicants when required (within agreed boundaries).
• Conduct structured, remote assessments (by telephone/video call) to understand need, urgency and likely impact on the child, their family life and communities.
• Establish the baseline for monitoring and evaluation by articulating the impact of the intervention.
• Where applicable, use the weighted assessment tool (base on the eligibility criteria and the Theory of Change) consistently and document clear, impartial rationales to prioritise need.
• Prepare concise, written recommendations aligned to policy, criteria and evidence.
• Attend quarterly Assessor Network meetings, which are a forum for sharing good practice, peer support, news sharing, undertaking essential training and reward and recognition.

Optional, Additional Responsibilities
• Where applicable, support the Impact Monitoring and Evaluation team to undertake post-award follow-up interviews to measure the impact made over time.
• Where applicable and available, represent Variety at events, presentations of awards and through online content.

Adherence to Policy and Quality
• Act as a beacon of good practice in fair grant assessment.
• Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality, GDPR, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and anti‑bias standards throughout the assessment process.
• Escalate concerns (quality, safeguarding, unusual risk, conflicts of interest) in line with policy.
• Follow process controls and segregation of roles, supporting a robust, auditable trail.
• Participate in induction, refresher training, and calibration sessions to ensure consistency and continuous improvement.
• Adhere to Variety’s Code of Conduct.

Time Commitment
• Assessments: the time commitment for these varies and is flexible but we expect you will be spending 4 – 8 hours per month on these, dependent on demand and pool of assessors.
• Assessor Network: hybrid meetings that will last 1.5 – 2 hours and will be held quarterly.
• Training: short modular induction plus periodic refreshers usually rolled into Assessor Network meetings.

Support & Supervision
• Induction & training: policy, criteria, assessment skills, impact tools, safeguarding, data protection.
• Ongoing support through Programme Manager, Programmes Support Officer and Head of Programmes.
• Expenses: out‑of‑pocket expenses will be reimbursed in line with Variety’s Expenses Policy.

Impact Measures (Volunteer‑Appropriate)
• Timely completion of assigned assessments; adherence to guidance and safeguarding.
• Quality of written rationales; consistency of weighted scoring.
• Constructive contribution to committee discussion and calibration.
• Positive feedback from applicants (tone/respect) gathered via staff.
• Case study preparation

Person Specification
We welcome people from many walks of life. If you’re feel that you are the right person for this role but are unsure whether you “tick every box,” please still consider applying; training and support are provided.
What you’ll bring (essential)
• Fair assessment mindset: you can weigh information against clear criteria and explain your reasoning.
• Analysis skills: comfortable reviewing forms/evidence and using a simple scoring tool. Able to summarise and analyse complex information to extract relevant data, paying attention to detail.
• Communication: great written and spoken English (we have templates to help).
• Lived experience or insight: personal, professional or volunteer experience that helps you understand the challenges faced by disabled or disadvantaged children and young people (or you can demonstrate thoughtful knowledge of these issues).
• Friendly and approachable: comfortable conducting sensitive conversations by telephone/video call with empathy and professionalism.
• Reliability and care: you follow guidance, meet agreed timeframes where you can, and ask for help if something isn’t clear.
• Values & conduct: commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion; willing to complete safeguarding training and a DBS check.

Helpful extras (nice to have, but not essential)
• Comfortable using basic digital tools (email, online forms, video calls) – we can show you the rest.
• Experience in any of the following is desirable:
o Grant-making
o Community/children’s services
o Health/education/SEND
o Occupational Therapy
o Social care
o Structured interviewing
o Teaching

Women & Families Resource Centre (WFRC)
Location: On-site – Wolverhampton
Reports to: Executive Director / Operations Manager
Contract Type: Volunteer Part-Time
 

About Us

The Women & Families Resource Centre (WFRC) is a registered charity based in Wolverhampton. We support, empower, and advocate for women and children facing crisis or challenging circumstances.

Our aim is to actively encourage women to become self-reliant by helping them identify their needs, make informed choices, and create their own solutions.

The Wolverhampton Baby Bank, our flagship service, provides essential items and support to families with children aged 0–3. Through donated essentials and community engagement, we offer:

• Nappies, wipes, clothing, toys, and bedding

• Support services for new parents, including drop-in groups

• Befriending support for pregnant women and new mothers

• Referrals and connections to additional community services

As WFRC stabilises and restructures following recent operational challenges, we are seeking a strong, structured, and compassionate Baby Bank Manager to lead the service forward.

The Role

The Baby Bank Manager will lead the operational delivery and structured rebuild of WFRC’s flagship Baby Bank service.

This is a critical leadership role combining operational management, volunteer coordination, stock oversight, client support, compliance, and reporting.

WFRC operates as a not-for-profit organisation but must function with business-level accountability and sustainability. The successful candidate will embed systems and processes that ensure continuity beyond individuals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Service Leadership & Delivery

• Oversee the daily operations of the Baby Bank

• Manage referrals and client appointments

• Ensure families receive timely, dignified, and professional support

• Maintain a welcoming and safe environment

• Gradually re-establish and scale services in line with operational capacity

2. Volunteer Management & Retention

• Recruit, induct, and supervise volunteers

• Implement the structured volunteer model:

  • Maximum 3 core days per week

  • 6 hours per day

  • Minimum 12 hours per week for structured volunteers

• Conduct 6-week volunteer reviews before confirming long-term placement or expense reimbursement

• Align volunteer roles with motivations and strengths

• Prevent volunteer burnout and overcommitment

• Maintain consistent scheduling and continuity

3. Stock & Inventory Management

• Oversee intake, sorting, and distribution of baby items

• Maintain structured categorisation and storage systems

• Ensure all items meet safety and quality standards

• Monitor stock levels and identify shortages

• Maintain clear inventory tracking processes

4. Corporate Volunteer Coordination

• Organise and coordinate corporate volunteering days

• Prepare structured task plans

• Maximise productivity during corporate sessions

• Build relationships with local business partners

5. Administration & Digital Systems

• Maintain accurate digital records

• Update Charity Log database and collate reports

• Support digital onboarding and documentation systems

• Improve workflow automation and structured documentation

• Ensure full compliance with Data Protection regulations

6. Funding & Impact Reporting

• Maintain accurate service data for monitoring and reporting

• Track outputs and outcomes

• Support funding applications and grant compliance

• Contribute to resilience and operational funding reporting

7. Communication & Leadership

• Attend weekly operational meetings

• Maintain structured communication with leadership

• Escalate urgent operational issues promptly

• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture

8. Compliance & Safeguarding

• Adhere to Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Complaints, and Confidentiality policies

• Maintain safeguarding standards when working with vulnerable families

• Promote a safe working environment

9. General Responsibilities

• Take meeting minutes when required

• Support general administrative tasks

• Undertake additional duties as reasonably required by the Office Manager

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience in service coordination, charity, or community services

• Experience managing volunteers or small teams

• Strong administrative and record-keeping skills

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital systems

• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality principles

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong leadership and organisational skills

• High attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Empathy and sensitivity when working with vulnerable families

• Ability to build structure in previously unstructured environments

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability

• Ability to manage multiple priorities during a rebuilding phase

• Accountability and reliability

Why Join WFRC?

This is an opportunity to lead and shape a flagship community service during a critical rebuilding phase. You will play a direct role in supporting vulnerable families and creating structured, sustainable systems that will strengthen the organisation long-term.

If you are operationally strong, structured, compassionate, and ready to lead meaningful change, we would love to hear from you.