Volunteer manager volunteer roles in abercynon, rhondda cynon taff
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
What is involved
This is considered a full-time volunteer role. The brood will live with you from approximately 14-18 months of age until retirement.
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With guidance support and advice from our breeding team maintain the broods health and welfare, including maintaining a good weight and fitness level along with basic training and general obedience.
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Be available for and attend training sessions within the working week that will involve:
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home visits
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virtual online training
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one-to-ones
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Be available to take the brood for essential veterinary visits as required.
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The brood will have approximately two seasons per year and will stay at home during her season. Advice on management or any veterinary visits required during the season, will be given by our breeding team.
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The brood will have one litter per year from the age of two, up to a maximum of four litters. Each litter will be born within the home and the puppies will remain with the brood until they are approximately eight weeks old and ready to go to their puppy parents (plenty of opportunities for puppy cuddles). Full support, guidance and training will be provided by our breeding team throughout the broods’ mating season, pregnancy, whelping and litter. Equipment for the litter is provided.
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Whilst the brood has a litter – we ask that pet dogs have restricted exercise (full information and guidance is given by the breeding team). This measure is to minimise the risk of infection to the litter.
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The dog breeding volunteer will have updates throughout each litters training.
What we require from you
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The primary dog breeding volunteer must be 18 years or over
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Have a dog friendly secure garden
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Be at home for most of the day and ideally live within one hour of LE12 9SR
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Though desirable, prior dog ownership is not required
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If you are a dog owner, you cannot have an entire male dog. Maximum of three pet dogs which will be assessed on a case-by-case basis considering the size of pet dogs, along with available space within in the property. Any pet dogs will be assessed as part of the home assessment.
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Time and stamina to provide the brood with a minimum of one hour's exercise per day (this can be completed in one or multiple walks).
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Time to provide training sessions to maintain basic obedience.
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Access to own transport to travel the brood on essential journeys such as veterinary appointments and pre-mating tests as required.
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Have time and stamina to devote to the brood and her litter. The brood cannot be routinely left for more than four hours in a day.
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Have space within the home for the brood and her litter.
Support and Training
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Induction process which includes submitting of application, telephone interview, home visit, training and handling sessions.
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Each volunteer is allocated a member of the Canine Partners breeding team as their first point of contact.
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Receive regular training, resources and other important information via your trainer; this may be in the format of physical copies, digital or in person.
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All equipment for the litter is provided.
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Our breeding team will offer continued support throughout the pregnancy and litter.
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Payment of expenditure such as mileage to and from a pre-mating test
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Invitation to join Official Canine Partners Community Facebook Group
We will change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing.





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Volunteering for Sense
Our amazing team of volunteers help us run over 100 shops across England and Wales. Every donated item that you sort, prepare and sell helps to raise vital funds to support us in our mission to make sure no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our shops are at the heart of local communities – sharing the work of Sense, and helping to secure support for our life changing work.
What your role will involve
There are a variety of tasks that you can get involved with in the shop, including:
- Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service and a fantastic shopping experience
- Receiving donated goods from members of the public
- Sorting, steaming, tagging and preparing donated goods for sale
- Creating eye catching window and in-shop displays
- Keeping the shop floor well stocked, tidy, clean and organised
- Processing sales and serving on the till
- Promoting Gift Aid and other Sense fundraising initiatives
- Acting as an ambassador for Sense; promoting the shop and Sense in your local community
- Supporting with the recruitment and training of new volunteers
- Following new health and safety measures to ensure the safety of everyone
Will the role suit me? Yes, if you are:
- Motivated and hardworking
- Reliable, flexible and willing to do a variety of shop tasks
- A team player
- Friendly and helpful
- Passionate about customer service and enjoy interacting with people
- Respectful of others and their diversity
- Interested in supporting the work of Sense and want to make a difference to people who have complex disabilities and are deafblind.
What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?
- A full induction and ongoing support and guidance from your Shop Manager to make sure you feel confident in your role
- Support to develop new skills, knowledge and experience, in particular of a retail environment, but also skills such as teamwork, customer service, communication and using your initiative
- A reference for other paid or voluntary work (available on request)
- The opportunity to share your existing skills and experience to benefit others
- The chance to meet new people from a wide range of backgrounds and to join a passionate and committed team
- The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to Sense by raising vital income and raising the profile of Sense in your local community; changing the lives of those who have complex disabilities and are deafblind
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.
Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.
We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.
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Background
Indigenous peoples and local communities are grappling with the constant threat of displacement from their lands in Tanzania. The Maasai communities in Tanzania's Loliondo and Ngorongoro regions are currently facing significant challenges, primarily due to government-led eviction efforts aimed at designating these areas for conservation and tourism purposes. The violations of human and land rights have left thousands of people vulnerable and in need of urgent assistance. These evictions not only disrupt the livelihoods of the affected populations but also undermine their cultural heritage and traditional ways of life. As these communities are forced from their ancestral lands, many lose access to vital resources such as grazing lands, water, and shelter, leading to severe socio-economic hardships. Not1More is working with a partner organisation, Traditional Ecosystems Survival Tanzania (TEST), in Tanzania to support their essential fundraising, advocacy and community development activities.
Your Role
We are looking for a volunteer who can dedicate time to this role through to December 2025. You will be a part of a team that works directly with Tanzania’s indigenous Maasai, and help to make a difference in key areas such as protecting ecosystems, preserving Indigenous knowledge, community capacity building and advocating for Indigenous rights.
The main objective is to help TEST diversify and increase their funding sources. This will include connecting with other enthusiastic team members online to develop a fundraising strategy and implementation of a fundraising campaign, including identifying grant funding opportunities, assisting in the preparation and submission of grant funding proposals, and pursuing philanthropic and corporate partnership funding opportunities.
Desirable Skills and Experience
Ideally you are a compassionate, organised, and resilient individual with strong communication and relationship-building skills, along with a passion for the cause. A proactive, positive personality with a can-do attitude, would highly suit this role.
Previous experience with fundraising activities, preferably with an NGO is desirable but not necessary.
Mentoring
Support and mentoring to develop your skills will be available in this role as we aim to help you bring out our talents in this team.
Hours
As this is a volunteer role, time is flexible, but you would be expected to attend a bi-weekly check-in with someone from the Not1More team to ensure we are working in the same direction.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Are you looking for a volunteering role that supports the impact of the whole third sector? Infrastructure charity DataKind UK is looking for new members to join our Board of Trustees, including a Chair and Treasurer.
DataKind UK is a small charity with a vision for a strong, thriving third sector that embraces data use to become more impactful. We connect third sector organisations with data professionals to improve their decision making, problem solving, and working practices, by applying data science approaches to sector-wide challenges.
We’re looking for enthusiastic and supportive individuals to fuel our mission and direction by providing oversight of our operations, supporting with major decision-making, and advocating for our work and cause.
Being a trustee is a great way to give your time to a cause you care about, broaden your network, and develop your strategy and governance skills and knowledge. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities, as we would like to increase the representation of these groups in our community.
How to apply
To apply, please read our candidate pack for more detail and send a 1-2 page cover letter outlining what you would bring to the role based on the skills outlined in the candidate pack, especially highlighting if you are interested in the Chair or Treasurer role, along with your CV, by Monday 2 June.
Initial screening calls will take place during the week commencing Monday 9 June.
Interviews will take place on the 17, 18, and 19 June 2025, with the aim of new members being recruited and onboarded for the following board meeting in August.
Supporting third sector organisations to achieve their missions through increased use of data science.




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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you a proactive fundraiser and looking to support a small charity? We're looking for 2 energetic and enthusiastic fundraiser volunteers to increase the fundraising opportunities for the charity as well as developing corporate partnerships, legacy giving, individual giving and major donors. This role may also include:
- Develop new and imaginative fundraising activities, many of which involve organising events
- Project manage fundraising events, from inception all the way through to evaluation
- Recruit and promote supporters and volunteers for challenge and national events.
- Assisting with researching and approaching corporate entities for event sponsorships, partnerships, Charity of the Year partnerships, and donations from corporate foundations
- Writing emails and speaking with potential partners about the work of Burning Nights CRPS Support with the aim of securing funds for the organisation
- Helping to maintain the fundraising database, ensuring accuracy and consistency of all records;
- Development in fundraising opportunities
- Keeping in contact with current & past donors and assisting in finding new donors
- Communicating with past fundraisers and encourage them to consider fundraising in the future
- Assist in marketing our events
- Development / Improvement of fundraising support (e.g fundraising packs and materials)
- Create fundraising & donation posts for social media & email marketing
Key & Desirable Skills:
- Fully computer literate and fully able with the main Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint as well as the internet and email
- Knowledge of using CRM systems or ability to learn
- Outgoing, friendly and proactive character
- Good initiative and ability to work with little direct supervision but will ask when help is needed
- Be comfortable volunteering within a small team or by yourself
- Good communication skills - Ability to communicate effectively at a number of different levels
- Ability to communicate effectively by telephone, written correspondence and in person
- Experience of writing funding proposals and working in fundraising would be an advantage
- Strong organisational skills
- Knowledge of corporate fundraising techniques including Charity of the Year, sponsorship, donations, marketing would be an advantage
- An ability to present and engage potential partners/sponsors in a compelling way
- Maintaining strict confidentiality
Practical Considerations:
- Age over 18 only
- Expenses will be given in line with the charity’s expenses policy
- It is an indoor role at one site – your home, but occasionally meetings are held in other offices and in the office of the charity or online
- This role is suitable for people wanting to learn new skills as well as improve previously learnt skills
Not sure if you have the right skills? Then contact us or apply as you may have some great translatable skills that would be applicable for this role!
About the Charity: Burning Nights CRPS Support is a UK wide charity that works to improve life for those living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), their families, loved ones, carers and friends. As a charity we raise awareness about the condition amongst the public, health and legal professionals by providing CRPS awareness sessions so that patients can be diagnosed quicker to enable treatment to start more rapidly.
Application Process:
Apply on Charity Job with CV and covering letter telling us why you would be a good fit for our charity
To drive change for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) & ensure people whose lives have been touched by this condition are not alone.





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Join the Movement at Unify Giving
Are you passionate about creating videos that truly transform lives? Unify Giving is seeking a talented Generative AI Video Producer to volunteer with our innovative team. Help us harness cutting-edge AI technology to create profound impact.
What You'll Do:
• Create compelling motivational videos using generative AI tools
• Experiment with emerging AI video technologies
• Help people transition from desperation to motivation and positive change
What We're Looking For:
• Experience with generative AI video tools
• Video editing and production skills
• Creative storytelling ability
• Passion for creating content that makes a genuine difference
• 5-10 hours weekly commitment
This volunteer position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of AI video production while contributing to Unify Giving's mission of creating transformative content that changes lives.
Be part of something extraordinary—where technology meets human potential.
Connecting donors directly with individuals expriencing homelessness.



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TikTok and Instagram Reels Content Creator (Volunteer, Unpaid)
Empathos Foundation is looking for a creative and enthusiastic TikTok and Instagram Reels Content Creator to help us craft impactful short-form videos that amplify our mission and campaigns. This is a volunteer, unpaid role designed for individuals passionate about storytelling, social media trends, and creating meaningful content. This remote position requires a commitment of approximately 4 hours per week, with access to Canva Pro for your video editing needs.
What You’ll Do:
- Edit and create a series of TikTok and Instagram Reels using post-event footage, photos, and media that we’ll upload to Google Drive.
- Transform raw content into engaging short-form videos that highlight events, promote campaigns, and resonate with our audience.
- Stay on top of TikTok and Instagram Reels trends, incorporating music, transitions, and styles to increase engagement.
- Collaborate with the team to align your work with our branding and objectives.
- Produce visually compelling and shareable videos to promote events, initiatives, and impact stories.
The Impact of Your Work:
Your contributions as a volunteer will help us:
- Amplify our mission: Use engaging videos to highlight our work in academia and welfare, inspiring wider support and participation.
- Promote events effectively: Showcase event highlights and key moments to attract and engage audiences.
- Expand our reach: Build a stronger social media presence, reaching new audiences and increasing our visibility.
- Foster community engagement: Use storytelling to connect with supporters and encourage their involvement.
Skills, Experience, and Qualities:
- Video Editing Skills: Proficiency with Canva Pro, CapCut, Adobe Premiere, or similar tools to create professional-quality videos.
- Social Media Trend Knowledge: Awareness of TikTok and Instagram Reels trends, including popular music, challenges, and editing techniques.
- Creative and Organised: Ability to create engaging narratives from raw footage and maintain consistent quality and branding.
- Passion for Storytelling: Strong enthusiasm for using video to inspire change and communicate our impact.
- Time Management: Commitment to approximately 4 hours per week, with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Collaborative Mindset: Comfortable working remotely with a team and open to feedback.
While this is an unpaid role, it’s a fantastic opportunity to gain experience, grow your portfolio, and make a real difference by contributing to meaningful causes.
Join Empathos Foundation as a TikTok and Instagram Reels Content Creator. Help us turn post-event media into inspiring stories that engage and empower communities!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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"Be the Change, Fill the Bucket!"
Join us for bucket collections at Tesco stores across Northern Ireland on 27th and 28th June and help make a difference in our community. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to be the face of Mencap, inspiring the community to get involved in raising vital funds. As a bucket collection volunteer, you will engage with shoppers, share information about Mencap, and collect donations to support people with learning disabilities. Your friendly interaction and visible presence at store entrances will encourage giving and promote awareness about our mission. Volunteering for bucket collections is a rewarding experience that makes a real impact. Join us and be part of the change!
As a Mencap Volunteer you will be:
- Friendly and Approachable
- Reliable, Kind and Patient
- A good communicator (including listener)
- Willing to volunteer within guidelines and to take direction where necessary
- Accepting of others who might be different to yourself
As a Mencap volunteer you will:
- Make new friends
- Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in line with our policy e.g. travel
- Full Training and support
- Volunteer alongside our experienced Fundraising team
- A chance to give back your local community
About Mencap
Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.
We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This is an exciting time in our growth as we look to grow our governance systems, build on our successes and ensure we are a radical, dynamic organisation rooted in our anti-racist and anti-oppressive values. We are looking for a new Treasurer for our Trustee board, to join us and help lead and shape the future of the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Access Academia
Access Academia is the charitable umbrella which was created out of the creation of the student-led publication, the Journal of Intersectional Social Justice. When Journal of Intersectional Social Justice (JISJ) was created, there were not any expectations for the project to be any more than that: a student-led academic publication. However, as it rolled on, attention for the project widened and it began to cover other topics and get involved in other realms of knowledge sharing, activism, and content creation. The creation of the seminal Access Series on the Intersections blog springboarded the idea for the JISJ to turn into something much more than a simple academic publication. Now as we have restructured the JISJ into Access Academia, we are finalising our official registration as a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) in the UK.
Our core purpose is to Make Academia More Accessible. We plan to accomplish this by many different avenues, as obviously it is a very wide-ranging goal! The main ways we plan to do this are through encouraging Open Access academia and knowledge sharing through the Access Series, expanding the themes covered on Intersections with additions such as Mental Health Mondays and Colonialism in Subject, creating accessible content across our social media platforms which encourages truthful and accurate knowledge sharing and activism, running research events to encourage students to publish and interact with academia, covering inside stories of academia, running student engagement programmes to try and make academia less of an Ivory Tower, and much more!
What is a Volunteership?
A volunteership is a unique hybrid opportunity that combines elements of volunteering and interning. Participants commit to working with a charity or nonprofit organization for a specified period of time, fulfilling a set of responsibilities and expectations. In return, they gain valuable experience, receive a letter of recommendation, and are offered LinkedIn endorsements. Additionally, they may have the chance to continue working with the charity through future hiring cycles as long as they remain a student. This experience provides both personal fulfillment through giving back to the community and professional development for future career opportunities.
Volunteership: Events & Programmes Coordinator
Duration: May to August 2025
Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled as a student
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Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program.
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Strong interest in event planning, programme coordination, and nonprofit work.
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Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
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Prior experience in event planning or project coordination is a plus, but not required.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
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A passion for contributing to social impact and supporting charitable initiatives.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Event Planning & Execution:
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Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of monthly charity events. This is a minimum of 1 online event per month.
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Work closely with team members to ensure events are organized efficiently, within budget, and aligned with the charity’s mission.
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Help with logistics, setup, and support during events.
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Manage guest lists, invitations, and event communications.
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Annual Research Programme Coordination:
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Support the coordination of the charity’s annual research programme. This is currently an annual programme, the Social Justice Research Fellowship, running in 2025 from June 2nd - August 8th.
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Assist in organizing logistics, outreach, and scheduling for research participants.
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Ensure that resources and materials are available for programme participants.
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Track the progress of the programme and report on key milestones.
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Contribute to planing and logistical initiatives surrounding expanding the provisions of research programmes, including brainstorming and coordination for potential new programmes.
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Collaboration & Teamwork:
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Collaborate with internal teams and volunteers to ensure smooth event and programme execution.
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Participate in regular team meetings, contributing ideas and insights.
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Provide feedback and suggestions for improving the efficiency of events and programmes.
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Participate in Outreach & Marketing meetings and follow direction provided from Senior Staff.
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Post-Event & Programme Reporting:
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Help in post-event evaluations, collecting feedback from participants, and reporting on outcomes.
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Assist in maintaining and updating event and programme documentation for future reference.
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What You’ll Gain:
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Hands-on experience in event management and programme coordination.
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Networking opportunities with peers, university departments and professors, and other charitiable groups.
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Opportunities to develop key skills in project management, communication, and teamwork.
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A letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the volunteership.
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Certificate of participation of the volunteership.
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LinkedIn endorsements and the chance to be considered for future hiring cycles with the charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Volunteer with Bigger Than Us CIC
Be part of building something bigger than all of us.
Are you passionate about community building, global travel, nonprofit development, and making a real impact in the world?
Bigger Than Us CIC is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to join our growing team across several exciting roles.
Graphic Design / Creative Design Volunteer
Collaborate with our founder to bring the Bigger Than Us brand to life! You’ll design assets for social media, communications, and promotional platforms, helping us craft a cohesive and beautiful visual identity.
Fundraising Volunteer
Work alongside the founder to identify funding opportunities, secure grants, and develop a strategic fundraising plan. Perfect for entry-level candidates or those looking to gain hands-on experience in fundraising.
Curriculum & Training Volunteer
Help shape the heart of our residency.
We’re seeking a strategic and creative volunteer to co-develop our Winter 2025 retreat-style nonprofit residency curriculum. In this role, you’ll work closely with the founder to:
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Design and outline a transformational 4-week curriculum for early-stage nonprofit leaders
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Identify learning outcomes, key themes, and core program modules
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Research and recruit trainers, guest speakers, and facilitators who align with our values
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Ensure the program nurtures personal growth, community impact, and long-term sustainability
This is a highly collaborative role for someone with experience (or strong interest) in curriculum design, learning & development, or community education—especially within nonprofit, social justice, or creative sectors.
✨ Other Opportunities
Have a skill you’d love to offer that’s not listed here? We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds—especially those interested in helping launch our residency.
Volunteers may be eligible for partial or full travel funding, depending on the time commitment and role.
Who We Are
Bigger Than Us CIC is on a mission to make history as the first retreat-style nonprofit residency dedicated to supporting Black and Brown leaders worldwide who are launching community-centered initiatives.
How to Apply
Click Quick Apply and share a short blurb telling us:
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Why you’d like to volunteer
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The role you’re interested in
We can’t wait to hear from you!
All backgrounds, skill levels, and lived experiences are encouraged to apply. Let’s build something beautiful—together.
A residency that makes an impact that lasts and leaders that thrive
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This is an exciting time in our growth as we look to grow our governance systems, build on our successes and ensure we are a radical, dynamic organisation rooted in our anti-racist and anti-oppressive values. We are looking for a new Chair for our Trustee board, to join us and help lead and shape the future of the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Access Academia
Access Academia is the charitable umbrella which was created out of the creation of the student-led publication, the Journal of Intersectional Social Justice. When Journal of Intersectional Social Justice (JISJ) was created, there were not any expectations for the project to be any more than that: a student-led academic publication. However, as it rolled on, attention for the project widened and it began to cover other topics and get involved in other realms of knowledge sharing, activism, and content creation. The creation of the seminal Access Series on the Intersections blog springboarded the idea for the JISJ to turn into something much more than a simple academic publication. Now as we have restructured the JISJ into Access Academia, we are finalising our official registration as a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) in the UK.
Our core purpose is to Make Academia More Accessible. We plan to accomplish this by many different avenues, as obviously it is a very wide-ranging goal! The main ways we plan to do this are through encouraging Open Access academia and knowledge sharing through the Access Series, expanding the themes covered on Intersections with additions such as Mental Health Mondays and Colonialism in Subject, creating accessible content across our social media platforms which encourages truthful and accurate knowledge sharing and activism, running research events to encourage students to publish and interact with academia, covering inside stories of academia, running student engagement programmes to try and make academia less of an Ivory Tower, and much more!
What is a Volunteership?
A volunteership is a unique hybrid opportunity that combines elements of volunteering and interning. Participants commit to working with a charity or nonprofit organization for a specified period of time, fulfilling a set of responsibilities and expectations. In return, they gain valuable experience, receive a letter of recommendation, and are offered LinkedIn endorsements. Additionally, they may have the chance to continue working with the charity through future hiring cycles as long as they remain a student. This experience provides both personal fulfillment through giving back to the community and professional development for future career opportunities.
Volunteership: Outreach Coordinator
Duration: May to August 2025
Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled as a student
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Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program.
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Strong interest in community engagement and networking.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to craft compelling emails and messages tailored to different audiences.
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Organizational skills to track outreach efforts and meet targets.
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Comfortable using email outreach tools (e.g., Mailchimp, Google Sheets, etc.) or willingness to learn.
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Experience with or interest in nonprofit work is a plus.
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Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple outreach tasks.
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Passion for contributing to social impact and building connections that support charitable initiatives.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Email Outreach:
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Meet a monthly email outreach quota, targeting potential partners and other key stakeholders.
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Craft personalized and engaging outreach emails to build and maintain relationships with various groups.
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Follow up with contacts to nurture relationships and drive engagement with the charity's initiatives.
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Community Engagement:
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Assist in developing and implementing outreach strategies to expand the charity’s network and reach.
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Help coordinate outreach efforts for specific campaigns, events, or initiatives.
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Track responses and report on outreach success rates, identifying areas for improvement.
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Research & Networking:
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Conduct research to identify new potential partners, supporters, or collaborators for the charity.
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Assist with compiling contact lists and gathering relevant information for outreach purposes.
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Campaign Support:
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Support the development of email campaigns, including drafting email copy and ensuring timely distribution.
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Help maintain and update the charity's contact database, ensuring accuracy and compliance with privacy standards.
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Post-Event & Programme Reporting:
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Help in post-event evaluations, collecting feedback from participants, and reporting on outcomes.
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Assist in maintaining and updating event and programme documentation for future reference.
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Collaboration & Teamwork:
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Collaborate with internal teams and volunteers to ensure Access Academia's message is shared correctly and consistently.
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Contribute and attend all meetings for the Outreach & Marketing team and directions from the Director of Outreach & Marketing.
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Meet all given deadlines on time and consistently.
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What You’ll Gain:
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Hands-on experience in outreach, community engagement, and relationship management.
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Opportunities to develop communication skills, including email marketing and networking strategies.
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A letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the volunteership.
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Certification of participation at the end of the volunteership.
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LinkedIn endorsements and the chance to be considered for future hiring cycles with the charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are currently recruiting for a Fundraisers for our newly formed not for profit which provides fully qualified mental assistance dogs for those in need across Northamptonshire.
Ideally this would be a great role for someone who looking to gain some experience having been out of the business for a while and looking for someone to grow with us or someone is newly qualified in this area
You will have the platform to take control and create your own success story.
Essential to the role
ü Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
ü Satisfactory references
ü Has working knowledge of word, Outlook
Desirable
ü Educated to GCSE level with English and Maths
Role and Responsibilities
· Have experience of fundraising would be ideal.
· Working with the Business Development Officer/Manager
· Must have strong verbal and written communications skills.
· You should be able to work with all other areas of the organisation from volunteers fundraising, to corporate functions.
· Strong time management skills and manage own administration with a keen eye for attention to detail.
· Be honest, reliable and knowledgeable about our services and how we support the local community.
The vision of harnessing the remarkable bond between humans and dogs to alleviate the challenges of mental health.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Access Academia
Access Academia is the charitable umbrella which was created out of the creation of the student-led publication, the Journal of Intersectional Social Justice. When Journal of Intersectional Social Justice (JISJ) was created, there were not any expectations for the project to be any more than that: a student-led academic publication. However, as it rolled on, attention for the project widened and it began to cover other topics and get involved in other realms of knowledge sharing, activism, and content creation. The creation of the seminal Access Series on the Intersections blog springboarded the idea for the JISJ to turn into something much more than a simple academic publication. Now as we have restructured the JISJ into Access Academia, we are finalising our official registration as a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) in the UK.
Our core purpose is to Make Academia More Accessible. We plan to accomplish this by many different avenues, as obviously it is a very wide-ranging goal! The main ways we plan to do this are through encouraging Open Access academia and knowledge sharing through the Access Series, expanding the themes covered on Intersections with additions such as Mental Health Mondays and Colonialism in Subject, creating accessible content across our social media platforms which encourages truthful and accurate knowledge sharing and activism, running research events to encourage students to publish and interact with academia, covering inside stories of academia, running student engagement programmes to try and make academia less of an Ivory Tower, and much more!
What is a Volunteership?
A volunteership is a unique hybrid opportunity that combines elements of volunteering and interning. Participants commit to working with a charity or nonprofit organization for a specified period of time, fulfilling a set of responsibilities and expectations. In return, they gain valuable experience, receive a letter of recommendation, and are offered LinkedIn endorsements. Additionally, they may have the chance to continue working with the charity through future hiring cycles as long as they remain a student. This experience provides both personal fulfillment through giving back to the community and professional development for future career opportunities.
Volunteership: Content Designer
Duration: May to August 2025
Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled as a student
Requirements:
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Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program.
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Strong interest in content creation, design, and digital communication.
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Proficiency in design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.).
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Excellent written and visual communication skills.
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Strong attention to detail and creative problem-solving abilities.
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Ability to produce high-quality content under deadlines.
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A portfolio or examples of previous work (e.g., social media graphics, posters, digital campaigns) is a plus.
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Familiarity with social media platforms and trends (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.).
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Passion for contributing to social impact and supporting charitable causes.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Content Creation & Design:
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Design and produce a minimum of 2 social media posts per month, ensuring they are aligned with the charity's voice and branding.
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Create engaging visual content for various platforms, including social media, newsletters, and website updates.
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Work with the marketing team to develop creative concepts for campaigns and initiatives.
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Content Strategy & Planning:
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Assist in developing content strategies that resonate with the charity’s target audience.
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Ensure content is on-brand, consistent in style, and optimized for different digital platforms.
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Help create and maintain a content calendar, ensuring timely delivery of posts and materials.
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Brand Consistency:
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Maintain a consistent visual and written tone across all digital platforms.
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Stay updated on design trends and digital marketing strategies to ensure content is fresh and engaging.
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Collaboration & Teamwork:
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Collaborate with internal teams and volunteers to ensure a consistent post schedule.
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Contribute and attend all meetings for the Content Creation Team and directions from the Director of Content Creation.
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Meet all given deadlines on time and consistently.
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What You’ll Gain:
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Hands-on experience in content design and digital marketing.
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Opportunities to build and expand your design portfolio with real-world projects.
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A letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the volunteership.
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Certification of participation at the end of the volunteership.
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LinkedIn endorsements and the chance to be considered for future hiring cycles with the charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.