Volunteer roles

Sea Cadets Leith, based in Prince of Wales Docks, is currently looking for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to join our committee team. Whether you chair the committee, run our social media, or help us fundraise on an ad-hoc basis, you’ll be supporting young people to access opportunities to create life-long memories and friendships.

At Leith we aim to give young people an experience that will help them grow into the person they want to be in a safe and friendly environment. We offer a range of different activities from sailing, windsurfing and powerboating - to rock climbing, camping, and music - plus, so much more!

Leith is a long-established Sea Cadet Unit that has provided life-changing opportunities for many young people. We currently have 24 cadets who come from all over the area. Our cadets come from all walks of life, with some experiencing adverse childhood events, and limited access to social youth groups. Without support from volunteers like you, our charity cannot provide the adventure, community, and opportunities that young people experience through the Sea Cadets.

The primary purpose of the CFAV is to assist in the development of young people as
Individuals and active citizens by providing safe and rewarding training, direction and guidance.
The secondary purposes of a CFAV are:
- Maintain the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC) values
- Assist the Unit Training Officer (UTO) to plan a varied training programme.
- Safely and securely maintain the unit’s resources and equipment.

We will support you to understand your role, how to do it and the difference you make to the SCC
- Understand the skills and experience you have, as well as your aspirations for volunteering
- Provide you with an induction, ongoing support and training to undertake your volunteer role
- Provide regular updates about any developments in the charity that are relevant to you
- Value your contributions and providing you with potential opportunities to progress

Lead With Purpose. Guide With Vision. Become the Chair of SUNSHINE’s Board of Trustees

Volunteer Role: Chair of the Board of Trustees

Location: London (Flexible Hybrid)

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for community, connection and social impact? SUNSHINE — a bold, start‑up grassroots loneliness charity in London — is seeking an inspiring, committed and forward‑thinking leader to become our Chair of the Board of Trustees.

If you’re excited by the idea of guiding a young charity through growth, shaping its future and ensuring its mission thrives, this is a rare and meaningful opportunity.

Who We Are

SUNSHINE is a small but ambitious start‑up charity dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation across London. We bring warmth, belonging and human connection through:

• Weekly Coffee Mornings

• Our Digital Inclusion & Skills Programme

• Befriending support

• Community events, workshops and more

We’re growing — and we need a Chair who can help steer our vision, strengthen our governance and support our mission to bring connection and hope to those who feel alone.

Your Mission: Lead, Support and Strengthen SUNSHINE

As our Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will play a pivotal role in shaping SUNSHINE’s strategic direction and ensuring we operate with integrity, compassion and impact.

You will:

• Provide leadership to the Board of Trustees and ensure effective governance.

• Support and work closely with the CEO and leadership team.

• Guide the development of SUNSHINE’s long‑term strategy.

• Ensure the charity meets its legal, financial and ethical responsibilities.

• Champion SUNSHINE’s mission and represent the charity externally.

• Foster a positive, collaborative and inclusive Board culture.

• Help build the foundations of a strong, sustainable and impactful organisation.

Your leadership will help ensure SUNSHINE grows with purpose, clarity and heart.

What You Bring

We’re a start‑up charity — so passion, commitment and adaptability matter just as much as experience.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• A strategic thinker with strong leadership skills.

• Confident in governance, decision‑making and guiding others.

• Someone who values collaboration, transparency and compassion.

• Passionate about tackling loneliness and strengthening communities.

• Comfortable supporting a young charity through growth and change.

• Motivated by purpose, impact and long‑term vision.

If you’ve ever wanted to shape the future of a charity from the very beginning, this is your moment.

What You’ll Gain

• A unique opportunity to lead the Board of a growing start‑up charity.

• The chance to shape strategy, governance and long‑term impact.

• A meaningful leadership role with real purpose.

• A warm, passionate team who value your insight and guidance.

• The deep fulfilment of helping people feel less alone.

Ready to Lead SUNSHINE Into the Future?

If this role inspires you — even if you’re not sure you tick every box — we’d love to hear from you.

Join us in creating a London where no one feels forgotten, and where community truly means connection.

Apply today and help us build a brighter, more connected future.

Design the Future of SUNSHINE — Become Our Volunteer Graphic Designer

Volunteer Role: Graphic Designer

Location: REMOTE

Are you a creative soul who loves turning ideas into visuals that make people stop, feel and connect? SUNSHINE — a bold, start‑up grassroots loneliness charity in London — is looking for a talented and imaginative Graphic Designer to help shape our visual identity and bring our mission to life.

If you want to use your creativity to spark connection, hope and community, this role is calling you.

Who We Are

SUNSHINE is a small but ambitious start‑up charity dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation across London. We bring warmth, belonging and human connection through:

• Weekly Coffee Mornings

• Our Digital Inclusion & Skills Programme

• Befriending support

• Community events, workshops and more

We’re growing — and we need a Graphic Designer who can help us shine visually as brightly as we do in the community.

Your Mission: Create, Design and Inspire

As our Graphic Designer, you’ll play a key role in shaping SUNSHINE’s visual presence across all platforms.

You will:

• Create eye‑catching graphics for social media, campaigns and events.

• Develop visual assets that reflect SUNSHINE’s warmth, positivity and mission.

• Support the Head of Communications with branding and design needs.

• Design posters, flyers, digital content and promotional materials.

• Help build a consistent, recognisable and uplifting visual identity.

• Bring creativity, colour and clarity to everything we share with the world.

Your designs will help people discover SUNSHINE, feel connected and know they’re not alone.

What You Bring

We’re a start‑up charity — so passion, creativity and initiative matter just as much as experience.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• A creative thinker with a strong eye for design.

• Confident using design tools (Canva, Adobe Suite or similar).

• Someone who loves visual storytelling.

• Excited by the chance to shape a charity’s visual identity from scratch.

• Organised, proactive and full of ideas.

• Motivated by purpose, community and meaningful impact.

If you’ve ever wanted to use your creativity to make a real difference, this is your moment.

What You’ll Gain

• A unique opportunity to build and shape the visual identity of a growing charity.

• A portfolio of meaningful, purpose‑driven design work.

• Creative freedom to experiment, innovate and make your mark.

• A warm, friendly team who value your ideas and your wellbeing.

• The deep fulfilment of helping people feel less alone through the power of design.

Ready to Bring SUNSHINE to Life Through Design?

If this role excites you — even if you’re not sure you tick every box — we’d love to hear from you.

Join us in creating a London where no one feels forgotten, and where community truly means connection.

Apply today and help us design a brighter, more connected future.

Become the Engine Behind SUNSHINE — Volunteer as Our Chief Operating Officer

Volunteer Role: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location: London (Community-Based, Flexible Hybrid)

Are you a natural organiser, a strategic thinker and someone who thrives on turning vision into reality? SUNSHINE — a bold, start‑up grassroots loneliness charity in London — is searching for a dynamic, committed and mission‑driven volunteer to become our Chief Operating Officer (COO).

If you’re excited by the idea of helping build a charity from the ground up and shaping the systems that will support thousands of people experiencing loneliness, this role is made for you.

Who We Are

SUNSHINE is a small but ambitious start‑up charity dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation across London. We bring warmth, belonging and human connection through:

• Weekly Coffee Mornings

• Our Digital Inclusion & Skills Programme

• Befriending support

• Community events, workshops and more

We’re growing — and we need a COO who can help us build the operational foundations that will allow SUNSHINE to thrive.

Your Mission: Build, Strengthen and Lead Our Operations

As our Chief Operating Officer, you will play a central role in shaping SUNSHINE’s internal structure, ensuring our programmes, volunteers and teams can flourish.

This is a rare opportunity to create, set up and oversee the operational systems of a start‑up charity.

You will:

• Lead on developing SUNSHINE’s operational strategy and infrastructure.

• Build and refine systems, processes and policies across the organisation.

• Support the smooth running of all programmes and services.

• Work closely with the CEO and leadership team to drive growth and sustainability.

• Oversee compliance, safeguarding, risk management and quality assurance.

• Ensure SUNSHINE operates efficiently, ethically and with heart.

• Help create a culture of collaboration, compassion and excellence.

Your leadership will ensure SUNSHINE is strong, stable and ready to support more people than ever.

What You Bring

We’re a start‑up charity — so passion, initiative and adaptability matter just as much as experience.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• A strategic thinker with strong organisational skills.

• Someone who loves building systems and solving problems.

• Confident in planning, coordinating and improving operations.

• Calm, reliable and able to see the bigger picture.

• Excited by the challenge of helping build a charity from scratch.

• Motivated by purpose, community and meaningful impact.

If you’ve ever wanted to shape the operational backbone of a charity, this is your moment.

What You’ll Gain

• A unique opportunity to build and lead the operations of a growing charity.

• Real leadership experience in a supportive, collaborative environment.

• The freedom to innovate, design and implement new systems.

• A warm, friendly team who value your ideas and your wellbeing.

• The deep fulfilment of helping people feel less alone.

Ready to Help Build SUNSHINE’s Future?

If this role excites you — even if you’re not sure you tick every box — we’d love to hear from you.

Join us in creating a London where no one feels forgotten, and where community truly means connection.

Apply today and help us build a brighter, more connected future.

Shine a Light on Loneliness — Become SUNSHINE’s Loneliness Awareness Manager

Volunteer Role: Loneliness Awareness Manager

Location: London (Community-Based, Flexible Hybrid)

Are you passionate about making sure no one suffers in silence? Do you believe loneliness deserves to be talked about, understood and tackled head‑on? SUNSHINE — a bold, start‑up grassroots loneliness charity in London — is looking for a dedicated, creative and compassionate volunteer to become our Loneliness Awareness Manager.

If you want to help change the conversation around loneliness and amplify the work we’re doing to combat it, this role is for you.

Who We Are

SUNSHINE is a small but ambitious start‑up charity on a mission to tackle loneliness and social isolation across London. We bring warmth, belonging and human connection through:

• Weekly Coffee Mornings

• Our Digital Inclusion & Skills Programme

• Befriending support

• Community events, workshops and more

We’re growing — and we need someone who can help us raise awareness of loneliness and shine a spotlight on the solutions we’re building.

Your Mission: Raise Awareness, Inspire Action, Change Perceptions

As our Loneliness Awareness Manager, you will play a vital role in helping London understand loneliness — what it is, why it matters, and how SUNSHINE is working to combat it.

You will:

• Lead SUNSHINE’s loneliness awareness strategy.

• Raise public understanding of loneliness and its impact.

• Promote SUNSHINE’s programmes, services and community initiatives.

• Create engaging awareness campaigns, events and content.

• Build relationships with local organisations, community groups and partners.

• Support our communications team with messaging and storytelling.

• Help ensure loneliness is recognised as a serious, solvable issue.

Your work will help people feel seen, understood and supported — and will bring more people into the SUNSHINE community.

What You Bring

We’re a start‑up charity — so passion, creativity and initiative matter just as much as experience.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• A strong communicator who cares deeply about social issues.

• Passionate about raising awareness and driving change.

• Creative, proactive and full of ideas.

• Comfortable speaking to groups, partners or the public.

• Someone who loves connecting people and building understanding.

• Excited by the chance to shape a new role from scratch.

If you’ve ever wanted to lead awareness work that genuinely changes lives, this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Gain

• A unique chance to shape SUNSHINE’s public awareness work from day one.

• Real experience in advocacy, public engagement and community outreach.

• The freedom to innovate, experiment and build campaigns that matter.

• A warm, supportive team who value your ideas and your wellbeing.

• The deep fulfilment of helping people feel less alone.

Ready to Help London Understand Loneliness?

If this role excites you — even if you’re not sure you tick every box — we’d love to hear from you.

Join us in creating a London where no one feels forgotten, and where community truly means connection.

Apply today and help us shine a light on loneliness.

Shape the Voice of SUNSHINE — Become Our Head of Communications

Volunteer Role: Head of Communications

Location: London (Community-Based, Flexible Hybrid)

Are you a storyteller at heart? Someone who can turn mission into movement, ideas into impact, and community into connection? SUNSHINE — a bold, start‑up grassroots loneliness charity in London — is searching for a creative, strategic and passionate volunteer to become our Head of Communications.

If you’re excited by the idea of building a charity’s communications function from scratch and crafting a voice that inspires hope, belonging and action, this role is made for you.

Who We Are

SUNSHINE is a small but ambitious start‑up charity dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation across London. We bring warmth, belonging and human connection through:

• Weekly Coffee Mornings

• Our Digital Inclusion & Skills Programme

• Befriending support

• Community events, workshops and more

We’re growing — and we need a Head of Communications who can help us tell our story, amplify our mission and reach the people who need us most.

Your Mission: Create, Shape and Lead Our Communications Strategy

This is a rare opportunity to build SUNSHINE’s entire communications function from the ground up.

You will:

• Create and lead SUNSHINE’s communications and brand strategy.

• Develop our tone of voice, messaging and visual identity.

• Manage and grow our social media presence.

• Craft compelling content for newsletters, campaigns, website and press.

• Build awareness of our programmes, impact and mission.

• Support volunteer recruitment and fundraising through powerful storytelling.

• Ensure consistent, inclusive and engaging communication across all channels.

Your creativity will shape how the world sees SUNSHINE — and how people connect with us.

What You Bring

We’re a start‑up charity — which means passion, initiative and imagination matter just as much as experience.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• A natural storyteller with a strong sense of voice and narrative.

• Creative, strategic and excited by building something new.

• Confident with social media, content creation and digital communication.

• Organised, proactive and full of ideas.

• Someone who loves connecting people and amplifying purpose.

• Comfortable working in a flexible, evolving start‑up environment.

If you’ve ever wanted to shape a charity’s public voice from day one, this is your chance.

What You’ll Gain

• A unique opportunity to build and lead a communications function from scratch.

• Real leadership experience in a supportive, collaborative environment.

• The freedom to innovate, experiment and make your mark.

• A warm, friendly team who value your ideas and your wellbeing.

• The deep fulfilment of helping people feel less alone through the power of communication.

Ready to Be the Voice of SUNSHINE?

If this role excites you — even if you’re not sure you tick every box — we’d love to hear from you.

Join us in creating a London where no one feels forgotten, and where community truly means connection.

Apply today and help us build a brighter, more connected future.

Fuel the Future of SUNSHINE — Become Our Head of Fundraising

Volunteer Role: Head of Fundraising

Location: London (Community-Based, Flexible Hybrid)

Are you ready to build something extraordinary from the ground up? SUNSHINE — a bold, start‑up grassroots loneliness charity in London — is searching for a passionate, creative and driven volunteer to become our Head of Fundraising.

If you’re excited by the idea of shaping a charity’s fundraising strategy from scratch and powering programmes that bring connection, hope and community to people who feel alone, this role is calling your name.

Who We Are

SUNSHINE is a small but ambitious start‑up charity dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation across London. We bring warmth, belonging and human connection through:

• Weekly Coffee Mornings

• Our Digital Inclusion & Skills Programme

• Befriending support

• Community events, workshops and more

We’re growing — and we need a Head of Fundraising who can help us build the financial foundations that will allow SUNSHINE to shine brighter and reach further.

Your Mission: Build, Create and Lead Our Fundraising Strategy

This is a rare opportunity to design, set up and lead SUNSHINE’s entire fundraising function from day one.

You will:

• Create and implement SUNSHINE’s fundraising strategy.

• Build fundraising systems, processes and campaigns from scratch.

• Identify and pursue funding opportunities (grants, trusts, corporate partnerships, community fundraising and more).

• Develop creative fundraising initiatives that inspire supporters.

• Build relationships with donors, partners and supporters.

• Work closely with the leadership team to ensure long‑term sustainability.

• Champion SUNSHINE’s mission and help secure the resources that make our work possible.

Your leadership will directly shape the future of our programmes — and the lives of the people we support.

What You Bring

We’re a start‑up charity — which means passion, creativity and initiative matter just as much as experience.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• A natural communicator with a flair for storytelling.

• Organised, proactive and excited by building something new.

• Creative, strategic and full of ideas.

• Confident in seeking out opportunities and building relationships.

• Motivated by purpose, impact and community.

• Comfortable working in a flexible, evolving start‑up environment.

If you’ve ever wanted to shape a charity’s fundraising engine from the ground up, this is your chance.

What You’ll Gain

• A unique opportunity to build and lead a fundraising function from scratch.

• Real leadership experience in a supportive, collaborative environment.

• The freedom to innovate, experiment and make your mark.

• A warm, friendly team who value your ideas and your wellbeing.

• The deep fulfilment of knowing your work directly helps people feel less alone.

Ready to Power SUNSHINE’s Mission?

If this role excites you — even if you’re not sure you tick every box — we’d love to hear from you.

Join us in creating a London where no one feels forgotten, and where community truly means connection.

Apply today and help us build a brighter, more connected future.

Lead the Heart of Our Mission — Become the Head of SUNSHINE Programmes

Volunteer Role: Head of SUNSHINE Programmes

Location: London (Community-Based, Flexible Hybrid)

Are you ready to shape a movement that brings connection, hope and community to people who need it most? SUNSHINE — a bold, start‑up grassroots loneliness charity in London — is searching for a visionary volunteer to become our Head of Programmes and build the future of our community initiatives.

If you’re passionate about people, purpose and creating meaningful change, this is your moment to shine.

Who We Are

SUNSHINE is a small but ambitious start‑up charity dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation across London. We bring warmth, belonging and human connection through:

• Weekly Coffee Mornings

• Our Digital Inclusion & Skills Programme

• Befriending support

• Community events, workshops and more

We’re growing — fast — and we need a Head of Programmes who can help us shape, strengthen and scale our impact.

Your Mission: Build, Shape and Lead Our Programmes

This is not a maintenance role — this is a creation role. As our Head of SUNSHINE Programmes, you will design, develop and oversee all of SUNSHINE’s activities and services from the ground up.

You will:

• Create and shape the overall strategy for all SUNSHINE programmes.

• Set up new activities, services and community initiatives.

• Strengthen and refine existing programmes like Coffee Mornings, Digital Inclusion and Befriending.

• Ensure programmes are safe, impactful, inclusive and volunteer‑friendly.

• Work closely with the Head of Volunteering to ensure programmes are well‑supported.

• Monitor impact, gather feedback and drive continuous improvement.

• Lead with compassion, creativity and a deep commitment to community.

Your leadership will directly determine how many people we reach — and how deeply we change their lives.

What You Bring

We’re a start‑up charity — which means we value passion, initiative and heart just as much as experience. You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• A natural organiser and creative problem‑solver.

• Excited by building systems, programmes and ideas from scratch.

• Someone who loves community, connection and collaboration.

• Confident in leading, planning and coordinating people and activities.

• Motivated by purpose and driven by impact.

• Comfortable working in a flexible, evolving start‑up environment.

If you’ve ever wanted to shape the direction of a charity’s programmes from day one, this is your chance.

What You’ll Gain

• A rare opportunity to build and lead a charity’s programme portfolio.

• Real leadership experience in a supportive, collaborative environment.

• The freedom to innovate, experiment and bring your ideas to life.

• A warm, friendly team who value your voice and your wellbeing.

• The deep fulfilment of helping people feel less alone and more connected.

Ready to Build SUNSHINE With Us?

If this role excites you — even if you’re not sure you tick every box — we’d love to hear from you.

Join us in creating a London where no one feels forgotten, and where community truly means connection.

Apply today and help us build a brighter, more connected future.

Lead the Future of Volunteering at SUNSHINE — Build Something That Truly Matters

Volunteer Role: Head of Volunteering

Location: London (Community-Based, Flexible Hybrid)

Are you ready to shape something extraordinary from the ground up? SUNSHINE — a bold, start‑up grassroots loneliness charity in London — is looking for a visionary volunteer to become our Head of Volunteering and build a programme that will change lives.

If you’re passionate about people, community and creating meaningful impact, this is your moment.

Who We Are

SUNSHINE is a small, energetic start‑up charity on a mission to tackle loneliness and social isolation across London. We bring connection, hope and community through:

• Weekly Coffee Mornings

• Our Digital Inclusion & Skills Programme

• Befriending support

• Community events, workshops and more

We’re growing fast — and we need someone who can help us build a volunteering programme that shines as brightly as our mission.

Your Mission: Build, Lead, Inspire

This isn’t a typical volunteer management role. This is your chance to create, set up and lead SUNSHINE’s entire volunteering programme from scratch.

You will:

• Design and develop our volunteering strategy and structure.

• Create all volunteer processes, systems and pathways.

• Lead on the recruitment, onboarding and retention of every volunteer.

• Build a warm, inclusive and empowering volunteer culture.

• Support volunteers across all programmes and future initiatives.

• Shape the long‑term vision of volunteering at SUNSHINE.

Your leadership will directly influence how many people we reach, support and uplift.

What You Bring

We’re not looking for perfection — we’re looking for passion, creativity and heart. You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• A natural people‑person and community‑builder.

• Organised, proactive and excited by start‑up energy.

• Someone who loves creating systems and bringing ideas to life.

• Confident in leading, supporting and inspiring others.

• Motivated by purpose, compassion and social impact.

If you’ve ever wanted to build something meaningful from the ground up, this is it.

What You’ll Gain

• A rare opportunity to shape a charity’s volunteering programme from day one.

• Leadership experience in a supportive, collaborative environment.

• The freedom to innovate, experiment and make your mark.

• A warm, friendly team who value your ideas and your wellbeing.

• The deep fulfilment of helping people feel less alone.

Ready to Build SUNSHINE With Us?

If this role excites you — even if you’re not sure you tick every box — we’d love to hear from you. Join us in creating a London where no one feels forgotten, and where community truly means connection.

We’re Looking for a Creative Hero — Is It You?

Our brand‑new East London charity is on a mission to unlock opportunities for adults who’ve been overlooked, underestimated, or left behind. Through career coaching, employability skills, mentoring, and real-world experiences, we’re building pathways that give people a genuine foot‑up — not just a pep talk.

But every movement needs a symbol. Every mission needs a mark. And that’s where you come in.

We need a volunteer designer to create our very first logo — a visual identity that captures hope, momentum, and possibility.

We imagine a design with unlocking rounded arrows, shaped by our two‑toned/fade orange palette — a colour that radiates positivity, future, energy, and opportunity. Something simple, modern, and full of purpose.

Why your contribution matters

Your work won’t just sit on a website. It will become the emblem carried by every CV workshop, every mentoring session, every programme, every success story. It will represent the moment someone in East London feels seen, supported, and ready to step into their future.

Your time commitment

Just a few hours. A small window for you — a huge leap forward for us.

If you believe in creativity with impact, this is your moment to shape a charity from day one.

Join us. Design the symbol that unlocks someone’s next chapter.

We're Unlock YOUR Potential

Unlocking Potential - Breaking Down Barriers

Volunteer Charity Administrator & Board Secretary – Build a Movement. Shape a Charity. Transform Lives.

Unlock YOUR Potential – London’s newest force for empowerment.

1. Are you organised, detail‑driven, and passionate about purpose?
2. Do you love creating order, supporting teams, and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes?
3. Are you excited by the idea of helping to build the operational and governance foundations of a brand‑new charity?

If you’re nodding already, then this opportunity is calling you forward.

Who We Are

Unlock YOUR Potential is a bold, vibrant start‑up charity on a mission to empower adults from low‑income backgrounds across London. We help people rebuild confidence, develop employability skills, grow personally and professionally, and step boldly into the world of work.

We deliver careers coaching, life coaching, wellbeing support, personal development, and corporate mentoring — all with energy, compassion, and belief.

We’re not just helping people apply for jobs. We’re helping them thrive.

Your Mission as Our Volunteer Charity Administrator & Board Secretary

This is not a typical admin role. This is your chance to build the operational heartbeat of a brand‑new charity and ensure our governance is strong, compliant, and future‑ready.

You will be the organisational anchor — the person who ensures our charity runs smoothly, our Board is supported, and our volunteers and programmes have the structure they need to flourish.

You will lead on:

• Creating and maintaining efficient administrative systems and processes.
• Supporting the Founder and leadership team with day‑to‑day operations.
• Acting as Board Secretary — preparing agendas, taking minutes, and ensuring good governance.
• Managing key documents, policies, and compliance records.
• Coordinating internal communications and supporting volunteer teams.
• Helping to build the charity’s operational infrastructure from the ground up.
• Ensuring we stay organised, accountable, and aligned with our mission.

Your work will directly shape the strength, stability, and professionalism of our charity — and will help us deliver life‑changing support to adults across London.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about organisation, structure, and supporting a meaningful mission

• Experienced or confident in administration, governance, or office management

• Detail‑oriented, reliable, and proactive

• A natural communicator who enjoys supporting teams

• Comfortable handling confidential information with integrity

• Motivated by purpose, impact, and helping a charity grow

• Ready to be part of a start‑up organisation with big ambition and even bigger heart

If you’ve ever wanted to help build a charity’s foundations from day one — this is your moment.

What You’ll Gain

Volunteering with us means you’ll:

• Play a foundational role in a brand‑new charity.
• Gain experience in charity governance and Board operations.
• Build strong administrative and leadership skills.
• Work closely with the Founder and leadership team.
• See the direct impact of your work on people’s lives.
• Grow personally and professionally while helping others do the same.

This is meaningful work. This is legacy‑building work.

A Quick Self‑Check

Before you scroll on, ask yourself:

• Do I want to use my organisational skills to create real social impact

• Do I want to help build a charity’s systems and governance from the ground up

• Do I want to support a team that is changing lives in London

• Do I want to be part of a movement that empowers adults to thrive

If even one answer is YES, then this is your sign.

Join Us as Our Volunteer Charity Administrator & Board Secretary

• Help us build strong foundations.
• Help us create systems that empower.
• Help us unlock the potential of our charity — and the people we serve.

Apply today. Lead with clarity. Shape the future of Unlock YOUR Potential

Unlock YOUR Potential

Where confidence is rebuilt, skills are strengthened, and futures are transformed.

Programme Manager – Build a Movement. Shape a Charity. Transform Lives.

Unlock YOUR Potential – London’s newest force for empowerment.

1. Are you a natural organiser with a passion for purpose?
2. Do you love designing programmes, coordinating people, and turning big ideas into powerful, life‑changing experiences?
3. Are you excited by the idea of building an entire service delivery model from scratch?

If your heart is saying yes, then this opportunity is calling your name.

Who We Are

Unlock YOUR Potential is a bold, vibrant start‑up charity on a mission to empower adults from low‑income backgrounds across London. We help people rebuild confidence, develop employability skills, grow personally and professionally, and step boldly into the world of work.

We deliver careers coaching, life coaching, wellbeing support, personal development, and corporate mentoring — all with energy, compassion, and belief.

We’re not just helping people apply for jobs. We’re helping them thrive.

Your Mission as Our Volunteer Programme Manager

This is not a typical programme role. This is your chance to design, build, and lead the entire service delivery model of a brand‑new charity.

You will be the architect of our programmes — the person who ensures our services run smoothly, our volunteers are supported, and our participants receive a transformational experience.

You will lead on:

• Designing our coaching, mentoring, and personal development programmes from the ground up.
• Creating delivery frameworks, schedules, and systems that keep everything running smoothly.
• Coordinating volunteers across multiple service areas.
• Ensuring participants receive consistent, high‑quality support.
• Monitoring impact, outcomes, and feedback to improve our services.
• Supporting team leads and coaches with best‑practice programme guidance.
• Helping us build a dynamic, empowering, participant‑centred programme model.

Your work will directly shape the experience of every adult we support — and will define the quality, consistency, and impact of our charity for years to come.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about empowerment, community, and social impact

• Experienced or confident in programme management, coordination, or service delivery

• Organised, proactive, and excited by building systems from scratch

• A natural communicator who thrives on bringing people together

• Motivated by purpose, impact, and innovation

• Ready to be part of a start‑up charity with big ambition and even bigger heart

If you’ve ever wanted to shape a charity’s programmes from day one — this is your moment.

What You’ll Gain

Volunteering with us means you’ll:

• Play a foundational role in a brand‑new charity.
• Build leadership and strategic programme management experience.
• Shape services that reflect your values and vision.
• Work with a passionate, uplifting, purpose‑driven team.
• See the direct impact of your work on people’s lives.
• Grow personally and professionally while helping others do the same.

This is meaningful work. This is legacy‑building work.

A Quick Self‑Check

Before you scroll on, ask yourself:

• Do I want to use my programme management skills to create real social impact

• Do I want to build something powerful from the ground up

• Do I want to help shape services that change lives

• Do I want to be part of a movement that empowers adults across London

If even one answer is YES, then this is your sign.

Join Us as Our Programme Manager - VOLUNTEER ROLE

Help us build programmes that empower. Help us create systems that uplift. Help us unlock the potential of every person we serve.

• Apply today
• Lead with purpose
• Shape the future of Unlock YOUR Potential

Unlock YOUR Potential Where confidence is rebuilt, skills are strengthened, and futures are transformed.

Volunteer HR Manager – Build a Movement. Shape a Charity. Transform Lives.

Unlock YOUR Potential – London’s newest force for empowerment.

1. Are you a people‑person with a passion for purpose?
2. Do you love building systems, nurturing talent, and creating environments where volunteers feel valued, supported, and inspired?
3. Are you excited by the idea of shaping an entire HR and volunteering function from scratch?

If you’re nodding already, then this opportunity has your name all over it.

Who We Are

Unlock YOUR Potential is a bold, vibrant start‑up charity on a mission to empower adults from low‑income backgrounds across London. We help people rebuild confidence, develop employability skills, grow personally and professionally, and step boldly into the world of work.

We deliver careers coaching, life coaching, wellbeing support, personal development, and corporate mentoring — all with energy, compassion, and belief.

We’re not just helping people apply for jobs. We’re helping them thrive.

Your Mission as Our Volunteer HR Manager

This is not a typical HR role. This is your chance to design, build, and lead the entire volunteer experience at a brand‑new charity.

You will be the architect of our people culture — the person who ensures every volunteer feels welcomed, supported, motivated, and proud to be part of our mission.

You will lead on:

• Designing our volunteer programme from the ground up.
• Creating recruitment strategies that attract passionate, skilled volunteers.
• Developing onboarding processes that make people feel instantly at home.
• Building retention systems that keep volunteers engaged and thriving.
• Supporting team leads with best‑practice HR guidance.
• Shaping policies, processes, and a positive, empowering culture.
• Helping us grow a diverse, dynamic, purpose‑driven volunteer team.

Your work will directly impact the lives of the adults we support — because when volunteers feel valued, they give their best, and lives are transformed.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about people and community

• Experienced or confident in HR, recruitment, or volunteer management

• Organised, proactive, and excited by building things from scratch

• A natural communicator who loves supporting others

• Motivated by purpose, impact, and empowerment

• Ready to be part of a start‑up charity with big ambition and even bigger heart

If you’ve ever wanted to shape a charity’s culture from day one — this is your moment.

What You’ll Gain

Volunteering with us means you’ll:

• Play a foundational role in a brand‑new charity.
• Build leadership and strategic HR experience.
• Shape a volunteer programme that reflects your values.
• Work with a passionate, uplifting, purpose‑driven team.
• See the direct impact of your work on people’s lives.
• Grow personally and professionally while helping others do the same.

This is meaningful work. This is legacy‑building work.

A Quick Self‑Check

Before you scroll on, ask yourself:

• Do I want to use my HR skills to create real social impact?

• Do I want to build something powerful from the ground up?

• Do I want to help volunteers feel valued, supported, and inspired?

• Do I want to be part of a movement that changes lives in London?

If even one answer is YES, then this is your sign.

Join Us as Our Volunteer HR Manager

Help us build a charity where volunteers feel empowered. Help us create a culture of motivation, belonging, and purpose. Help us unlock the potential of our team — and the people we serve.

• Apply today
• Lead with heart
• Shape the future of Unlock YOUR Potential

Unlock YOUR Potential Where confidence is rebuilt, skills are strengthened, and futures are transformed.

Programme Support Volunteer

Mind of the Student
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About Us

Mind of the Student is a youth mental health charity that works with schools, young people, and families to support emotional wellbeing and improve mental health awareness.

Our programmes include EmpowerU, Empowering Young Minds, school mental health workshops, Mind of the Parent, and Ambassador Training. Through these projects, we aim to create safe spaces where young people feel heard, supported, and empowered.

The Role

We are looking for Programme Support Volunteers to support our delivery team during workshops, school sessions, and community programmes.

This is a supportive role where volunteers work alongside a Project Lead or Lead Facilitator to help sessions run smoothly. Volunteers will not be expected to deliver content, but will play an important part in supporting students, helping manage group activities, maintaining appropriate ratios, and contributing to a positive environment during sessions.

This role would suit someone interested in mental health, youth work, education, psychology, counselling, or anyone looking to gain experience working with young people.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting Lead Facilitators during sessions and workshops
• Helping create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment
• Encouraging student participation and engagement
• Providing general pastoral support to young people where appropriate
• Supporting behaviour management alongside staff
• Assisting with setting up and packing away resources
• Helping monitor student wellbeing during sessions
• Escalating any safeguarding or wellbeing concerns to senior staff
• Supporting the general organisation and smooth running of programmes

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for people who:

• Are passionate about supporting young people
• Have an interest in mental health and wellbeing
• Are approachable, reliable, and professional
• Feel comfortable working in school or youth settings
• Work well as part of a team
• Are willing to learn and take part in training

Previous experience is not essential.

We especially welcome applications from students or individuals looking for placements or practical experience within mental health, education, counselling, psychology, youth work, or related sectors.

Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be based within a 20 mile radius of Havering, Islington, Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Newham, Croydon, or Southend on Sea
• Be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
• Be able to commit to between 0 and 8 hours per week
• Share the values and mission of Mind of the Student

What We Offer

• Full training provided
• Regular supervision and support
• Travel expenses covered
• Flexible volunteering opportunities
• Valuable experience within school and mental health settings
• Opportunities to support meaningful programmes that make a difference to young people

Hours

Flexible hours available:
0 to 8 hours per week

Most sessions take place during school hours, with occasional evening workshops or events.

Safeguarding

Mind of the Student is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment procedures.