Volunteer roles

We are looking for Welcome volunteers to staff the welcome desk and be first point of contact for our visitors. Our volunteers play an important and valuable role in our cathedral community. Volunteering  can be a wonderful way to find a sense of purpose and belonging. You can use your skills, build your confidence and develop as part of a supportive and caring team. You’ll have the opportunity to work in an exciting and vibrant place of Christian worship, surrounded by beautiful architecture and our world-famous stained-glass windows.

Our volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds and each person has their own reasons for wanting to volunteer. We welcome applications from anyone interested in being a part of what we do, and will work with you to ensure that your volunteering experience is as inclusive and accessible as possible.

Our volunteers need to be sympathetic to our vision, mission and values, but you do not need to be a Christian to join our team.

Tasks include: 

· To greet visitors entering the cathedral and offer a first-class welcome

· To open positive conversations and demonstrate the welcoming nature of the cathedral

· To provide information and signpost as requested by the visitor, details and basic history of the cathedral, location of toilets etc.

DBS Check and Training to be completed / provided:

• Basic DBS check
• Basic Awareness and Foundation level safeguarding training.
• ACT Counter Terrorism training.
• In-house additional training as required.

Ensuring the safety of everyone who comes into the cathedral is Birmingham Cathedral Chapter’s highest priority. All volunteers must also complete our Safeguarding training before they can start working with us.

What this volunteering opportunity will provide you with:

• Knowledge of the international significance of the windows, the artists Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris and their links to Birmingham.
• Experience working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Insight into the workings of the cathedral, and experience working in a sacred building and place of faith.
• The opportunity to practice speaking in various foreign languages dependent on the nationality of visitors you encounter.
• Opportunities to volunteer in further roles in the cathedral team.
• Experience working alongside a team of skilled and knowledgeable individuals both clergy and non-clergy
• Safeguarding and ACT training (this is a requirement)

Depending on the nature of the volunteering role you undertake with us, we may need to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure in accordance with the Disclosure and Barring Service Rules.

All information provided by volunteers with be held in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation within the Data Protection Act 2018.

Through volunteering as an Operational Support Team Member, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride in providing essential resources to our medical and education teams. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.

Training for role - Applicants will be shortlisted and interviewed, then inducted on a buddy system

Closing date for these opportunities is: 18/03/2026

To apply for this opportunity, please follow the link below:

Youth Leaders work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units. By organising a mixed weekly programme, this role will support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Leaders also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.

You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

Pursuing the role

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:

• Welcome Event (Induction) -  Full induction will be completed upon successful application and role offer completion.

Closing date for these opportunities is: 17/03/2026

Birmingham Cathedral is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join its Safeguarding Committee as a voluntary member. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety and wellbeing of all who engage with
the cathedral from worshippers and visitors to staff and volunteers. 

As an independent member of the Safeguarding Committee, you will help oversee and support the cathedral’s safeguarding practices, ensuring they reflect best standards and promote a culture of safety, transparency, and care. You will work collaboratively with clergy, staff, and external partners to uphold the cathedral’s commitment to safeguarding children, vulnerable adults, and all members of the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend committee meetings, three times a year (usually February, May and October) held at Birmingham Cathedral.
• Review safeguarding policies, procedures and casework.
• Provide independent advice and scrutiny.
• Champion safeguarding awareness and training.

Hey London — Urban Youth is launching, and we need a Youth Team Leader to help bring the vibe to life!

Urban Youth is bold, fresh, and built for the next generation. And now we’re looking for a volunteer Youth Team Leader x5 who’s ready to create unforgettable youth work activities and lead an amazing team of volunteer youth workers.

If you love designing fun, positive, engaging sessions… if you’re passionate about helping young people grow in confidence, build real‑life skills, and reconnect with the world around them… and if you’ve got the energy to guide and inspire a team — then you’re exactly who we want leading the way.

As our Youth Team Leader, you’ll get to:

• Create brand‑new youth work activities based on our mission and aims.

• Lead a team of volunteer youth workers with confidence and warmth.

• Deliver sessions that get young people off their devices and into real‑life fun.

• Build safe, positive spaces where young people can be themselves.

• Support Youth Ambassadors and volunteers to shine in their roles.

• Help shape the direction of Urban Youth’s programmes from day one.

Urban Youth is all about getting young people out of the house, into community, and back into experiences that build confidence, friendships, and memories that last. And we need inspiring leaders to help make that happen.

If you’re ready to lead, create, and help build something exciting, meaningful, and community‑powered, we’d love you on the team.

Hey London — Urban Youth is taking off, and we need a Deputy Director to help build this movement from the ground up!

Urban Youth is launching — bold, vibrant, and built for the next generation. And now we’re looking for a volunteer Deputy Director who’s ready to roll up their sleeves, think big, and help shape the future of a brand‑new youth charity in the heart of London.

If you’re passionate about youth work, community impact, and building something meaningful from scratch… if you love strategy, teamwork, problem‑solving, and making things happen… then you’re exactly who we want beside us.

As our Deputy Director, you’ll get to:

• Help set up, run, and grow Urban Youth from day one.

• Support the Director with planning, decision‑making, and day‑to‑day leadership.

• Shape programmes, systems, and activities that empower young Londoners.

• Work across operations, youth work, partnerships, and community engagement.

• Bring ideas, energy, and vision to a movement built for — and with — young people.

• Play a key role in creating safe, fun, positive spaces where young people can thrive.

Urban Youth is all about getting young people off their devices, out into the world, and back into real‑life fun, confidence, and connection. And we need strong, passionate leaders to help make that happen.

If you’re ready to help build something exciting, meaningful, and community‑powered, we’d love you on the team.

Hey London — Urban Youth is growing fast, and we need a Finance & Ops superstar to keep us running smoothly!

Urban Youth is launching — bold, vibrant, and built for the next generation. And now we’re looking for a volunteer Finance & Operations Administrator who loves organisation, systems, and making sure everything behind the scenes just… works.

If you’re the kind of person who enjoys keeping things tidy, tracking details, supporting smooth operations, and helping a brand‑new youth charity stay on top of its game — then you’re exactly who we want on our team.

As our Finance & Operations Administrator, you’ll get to:

• Support the day‑to‑day running of Urban Youth.

• Help keep our finances organised, clear, and stress‑free.

• Build simple systems that make our work smoother and easier.

• Keep records, documents, and processes in check.

• Work closely with the team to make sure everything runs safely and efficiently.

• Play a key role in helping young Londoners access fun, positive, real‑life youth activities.

Urban Youth is all about getting young people off their devices, out into the world, and back into confidence, connection, and community. And none of that happens without solid operations holding everything together.

If you’re ready to bring your skills, your calm, and your organisational magic to a movement with heart, we’d love you on the team.

Hey London — Urban Youth is launching, and we need a Lead Youth Worker to help bring the magic to life!

Urban Youth is bold, fresh, and built for the next generation. And now we’re looking for a volunteer Lead Youth Worker who’s ready to dream big, create unforgettable activities, and help shape a youth movement that actually speaks to young people.

If you love designing fun, positive, engaging youth work sessions… if you’re passionate about helping young people grow in confidence, build real‑life skills, and reconnect with the world around them… then you’re exactly who we want leading the charge.

As our Lead Youth Worker, you’ll get to:

• Create brand‑new youth work activities inspired by our mission.

• Lead sessions that get young people off their devices and into real‑life fun.

• Build safe, positive spaces where young people can be themselves.

• Engage young people and bring them into Urban Youth activities, including local schools.

• Support Youth Ambassadors and volunteers to deliver brilliant sessions.

• Shape the direction of Urban Youth’s programmes from day one.

• Bring energy, creativity, and heart to a movement built for young Londoners.

Urban Youth is all about getting young people out of the house, into community, and back into experiences that build confidence, friendships, and memories that last. And none of that happens without inspiring youth workers at the helm.

If you’re ready to lead, create, and make something unforgettable with us, we’d love you on the team.

Hey London — Urban Youth is launching, and we want young leaders at the heart of it!

*THIS VOLUNTEER ROLE IS FOR UNDER 21 YEAR OLDS ONLY*

Urban Youth is bold, fresh, and built with young people — not just for them. And now we’re looking for Youth Ambassadors who want to step up, get involved, and help shape a brand‑new youth movement from day one.

If you’re passionate about making change, speaking up, supporting others, and getting stuck into real opportunities that actually matter… this is your moment.

As a Youth Ambassador, you’ll get to:

• Have a real say in big decisions about how Urban Youth runs

• Help interview and train staff and volunteers

• Lead on activities, events, and creative projects

• Be a peer mentor and support other young people

• Bring your ideas, your voice, and your lived experience to the table

• Be one of the faces and voices at events, meetings or in our publicity materials, promoting Urban Youth

• Help build a youth charity that actually listens to young people

Urban Youth is all about getting young people off their devices, out into the world, and back into fun, confidence, and community. And we want young people leading the way.

If you’re ready to make noise, make change, and make something unforgettable — we’d love you on the team.

Hey London — Urban Youth is taking off, and we need a superstar Volunteering Coordinator!

Urban Youth is launching — bold, vibrant, and built for the next generation. And now we’re looking for a volunteer Volunteering Coordinator who loves people, thrives on organisation, and gets a buzz from bringing brilliant humans together.

If you’re great at chatting to people, keeping things running smoothly, matching volunteers to the right roles, and making everyone feel welcomed, supported, and part of something bigger… then you’re exactly who we want on our team.

This is your chance to:

• Build and grow the Urban Youth volunteer community from day one

• Welcome new volunteers and help them find their perfect place

• Keep our team connected, supported, and ready to empower young Londoners

• Shape simple, friendly systems that make volunteering easy and joyful

• Be part of something exciting, meaningful, and community‑powered

Urban Youth is all about getting young people off their devices, out into the world, and back into real‑life fun, confidence, and connection. None of that happens without an amazing volunteer team — and that’s where you come in.

If you’re ready to help build a movement with heart, energy, and purpose, we’d love to have you on board.

Hey London — Urban Youth is growing, and we need a people‑powered legend on our team!

Urban Youth is launching — bold, vibrant, and built for the next generation. And now we’re on the lookout for a volunteer HR & Training Manager who’s all about people, culture, and helping a brand‑new youth charity thrive from day one.

If you love supporting others, building strong systems, creating great onboarding experiences, and making sure volunteers feel valued, confident, and ready to shine… then you’re exactly who we want beside us.

This is your chance to:

• Shape the people culture of a brand‑new youth movement

• Build simple, friendly HR processes that actually work

• Create training that empowers volunteers to support young Londoners

• Help us build a safe, positive, community‑powered environment

• Be part of something exciting, meaningful, and full of heart

Urban Youth is all about getting young people off their devices, out into the world, and back into fun, confidence, and real‑life connection. And none of that happens without brilliant volunteers — which is where you come in.

If you’re ready to help build a movement from the ground up, we’d love to have you on the team.

Hey London — Urban Youth needs YOU!

We’re launching something bold, fresh, and built for the next generation… and we need a Graphic Designer who’s got serious sauce.

If you can whip up modern, youthful designs, create a logo that actually pops, and help build a brand young Londoners instantly vibe with — come through. Urban Youth is all about getting young people off their phones, out of their homes, and back into real‑life fun, confidence, and community that enable them to build memories, discover themselves and the world around them and build lasting friendships that help build an all-round young person, ready for adulthood.

This is your chance to:

• Shape the official Urban Youth brand from day one.

• Build the look and feel of a brand‑new youth movement.

• Use your creativity to empower young Londoners.

• Be part of something real, exciting, and community‑powered.

If you’re ready to make something unforgettable… we want you on the team.

Narrate the Story of Opportunity!!!

At Unlock YOUR Potential, we believe that an "accident of birth" shouldn’t dictate a person’s destination. We are a new London-based charity dedicated to breaking the cycle of deprivation through holistic employability, wellbeing, and mentoring programmes.

We have the vision; now we need the voice and the bridge.

The Mission

We are looking for a charismatic and strategic Volunteer Head of Growth & External Affairs. You won’t just be "posting on social media"—you will be the chief storyteller and connector. You will build the partnerships that fund us, the communications that inspire London, and the outreach networks that ensure we reach every adult who needs us.

What You’ll Do:

• Brand Storyteller: Lead our marketing and communications to put Social Mobility at the top of London’s agenda.

• Partnership Builder: Create strategic alliances with corporate partners, local authorities, and other non-profits.

• Community Catalyst: Design and lead our outreach strategy to ensure we are deeply rooted in the communities we serve.

• Strategic Growth: Work alongside the founders to scale our message and ensure our "potential" is visible to everyone from donors to participants.

What’s in it for you?

• High-Profile Influence: Shape the public face and the professional network of a rising London charity.

• Entrepreneurial Ownership: Build a multi-channel growth strategy from the ground up.

• Flexibility: A high-impact, remote-friendly leadership role that leverages your professional network for good.

The Essentials:

• Experience in Marketing, PR, Business Development, or Community Engagement.

• A "super-connector" personality with the ability to speak to CEOs and community leaders alike.

• A passion for social mobility and the creative spark to make our mission "go viral" in the right circles.

• A few hours a week to help us shout louder than the barriers our participants face.

HELP US Unlock Potential and Breakdown Barriers!

Guide the Journey of Opportunity!!!

At Unlock YOUR Potential, we believe that an "accident of birth" shouldn’t dictate a person’s destination. We are a new London-based charity dedicated to breaking the cycle of deprivation through holistic employability, wellbeing, and mentoring programmes.

We have the vision; now we need the personal connection.

The Mission

We are looking for an empathetic and organised Volunteer Head of Mentoring and Life Coaching. You won’t just be "matching pairs"—you will be the architect of a world-class mentoring ecosystem. You will design the frameworks that turn professional Londoners into life-changing mentors, helping our participants bridge the gap between where they are and where they belong.

What You’ll Do:

• Mentor Architect: Design the recruitment, training, and matching process for our volunteer mentors and life coaches.

• Relationship Strategist: Create the "Mentoring Toolkit"—the structured guide that helps mentors support their mentees through the Employability and Life Skills pillars.

• Coaching Culture: Infuse life-coaching principles (goal setting, active listening, accountability) into the DNA of the charity.

• Strategic Leadership: Work with the founders to ensure every participant has a dedicated champion in their corner.

What’s in it for you?

• The Multiplier Effect: By building a mentoring network, your impact is multiplied through every mentor-mentee relationship you facilitate.

• Leadership at Ground Zero: Build a robust, scalable mentoring programme from scratch for a high-potential London startup.

• Flexibility: A high-impact, remote-friendly leadership role that fits around your professional schedule.

The Essentials:

• Experience in Professional Coaching, Mentoring Leadership, or Relationship Management.

• A deep understanding of how to motivate both mentors (busy professionals) and mentees (adults facing barriers).

• Exceptional "people skills" and the ability to spot the perfect match between two personalities.

• A few hours a week to help us build a community of champions.

HELP US Unlock Potential and Breakdown Barriers!