Volunteer volunteer roles in blackley, greater manchester
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Support a startup promoting sustainability through battery recycling ♻️
ReviveBattery mitigate the early death of lead-acid batteries and regenerate them 2-3 times for up to 90% of their original capacity. In the process, they reduce 3.5 tons of Co2 emissions per battery. Battery recycling is an emission-intensive chemical process that causes environmental damage and harms people engaging with it. Their cutting-edge technology rejuvenates batteries without damaging them, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and avoiding the need for energy-intensive recycling.
HR Recruiting Coordinator
Job Title: HR Recruiting Coordinator Location: Remote/Hybrid Duration: 6 months Reports to: HR Lead / Founder About Us: Revive Battery is a cutting-edge battery regeneration company dedicated to transforming the energy sector with sustainable solutions. We specialize in extending battery life, reducing waste, and minimizing the environmental impact of lead-acid batteries through our innovative regeneration technology. Based in the Netherlands, our mission is to support a global transition to circular energy systems. We welcome Erasmus+ and international student interns who are passionate about sustainability to join our mission-driven team.
Role Summary: As an HR Recruiting Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting our recruitment and talent management processes. You will be responsible for coordinating candidate outreach, managing recruitment pipelines, and assisting with onboarding activities. This provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on HR experience in an international startup while building skills in recruitment, administration, and organizational development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft and post job descriptions on various platforms.
- Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate evaluations
- Schedule and coordinate interviews with candidates and hiring managers
- Support the onboarding process by preparing offer letters, agreements, and necessary HR documents Maintain candidate and employee records with accuracy and confidentiality
- Assist in organizing internal meetings, sync sessions, and training programs
- Use tools such as Google Workspace, Trello, and Asana to manage HR workflows
- Contribute to process improvements to enhance candidate expe HR operations
Requirements:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly organized with attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Proficiency in Google Workspace and familiarity with recruitment platforms
- Interest in sustainability and contributing to impactful HR practices in the green tech sector
What We Offer:
- Practical experience in recruitment, HR operations, and talent management
- Exposure to international HR practices in a sustainability-driven startup
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
- Opportunity to contribute to building a diverse, inclusive, and mission-driven team
- Certificate of completion and reference upon successful completion
Minimum Hours per Week
10+ hours per week
Duration
6+ months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 500 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!
Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing
- Work on the till processing sales and returns
- Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
- Create stylish window displays
- Replenish stock on the shop floor
- Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need
- Friendly and helpful
- Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
- Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
- Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you
- Have fun and meet new people
- Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
- Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
- Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
- Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on our website.
Location:
17 High Street, Cheadle, Greater Manchester, SK8 1AX, United Kingdom
Minimum age: 14
Please note: we only accept applications from those residing in the UK
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Volunteer Graphic Designer Wanted
Are you a passionate and talented Graphic Designer looking for a unique opportunity to make your mark?
The Principality of Scotia is a new micronation with a bold vision and a strong cultural foundation. Our mission is to build a vibrant community, and we are looking for a volunteer to help us create a professional and compelling visual identity for our new non-profit arm, The Scotia Foundation.
This is your chance to be a foundational part of our journey.
The Role
As our volunteer Graphic Designer, you will work closely with the leadership team to help establish our brand from the ground up. Your creative skills will be vital in shaping our public image.
Your key duties will include:
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Designing a logo and brand identity for The Scotia Foundation.
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Creating a suite of graphic assets for our social media, website, and digital communications.
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Helping to define and implement a consistent visual style that reflects our values and culture.
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking a creative individual with a keen eye for design and a passion for our mission. Experience with brand identity, logo design, and digital assets is a plus, but most importantly, you should be eager to help us tell our story visually.
What You'll Gain
This is more than just a volunteer position. By joining us, you will:
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Gain a unique, high-impact project for your portfolio.
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Work on the ground floor of a one-of-a-kind micronation-building project.
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Join a growing and passionate community.
Ready to help build a legacy?
How to Apply
Please send a brief message about your interest and a link to your portfolio.
We look forward to hearing from you.
THE
SCOTIA
FOUNDATION
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
NEUROMANCERS is a peer-led organisation providing autonomous, abolitionist, and accessible mental health care for and by the neurodivergent+ community.
NEUROMANCERS was founded in 2021 by then-fifteen-year-old Aiyana Goodfellow in response to the lack of politicised community spaces for neurodivergent individuals. After years of incredible work, we are re-launching in 2025 in our new and improved form.
We are...
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Youth Founded
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Black Led & Centred
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LGBTQ+ Led & Centred
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UK Based & Globally Grounded
Volunteer Coordinator
The Volunteer Coordinator will oversee and support the Research Collective, Care Practice Collective (Peer Support), Media Team, and Membership Team, ensuring volunteers feel valued and engaged. This role involves team management, volunteer support, and fostering a positive volunteer experience.
Key Responsibilities:
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Team Management:
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Oversee all volunteer teams across NEUROMANCERS.
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Ensure volunteers are aligned with organisational goals and tasks.
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Volunteer Support:
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Facilitate a monthly drop-in session or one-to-one check-ins with volunteers as needed.
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Act as a point of contact for volunteer questions, concerns, and feedback.
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General Support:
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Assist with onboarding new volunteers.
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Collaborate with the Administrative & Operational Assistant to streamline volunteer-related processes.
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Ideal Candidate:
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Able to gain a fast understanding of how NEUROMANCERS works and our community programs.
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Experience in volunteer coordination or team management.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, flexible to different access needs, and prompt at responding.
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Empathetic and supportive, with the ability to motivate and engage volunteers.
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Organized and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
NEUROMANCERS is a peer-led organisation providing autonomous, abolitionist, and accessible mental health care for and by the neurodivergent+ community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an additional volunteer to join the friendly team at our refugee and asylum seeker support charity, to assist with casework. Clients come to us with queries on a wide range of issues, for example around asylum support, poverty, bank accounts, eVisas, housing, benefits, English classes etc. We need someone with good general knowledge of how to work with UK systems, who enjoys supporting people and is able to hit the ground running and work with minimal supervision.
Role outline
The casework volunteer will be asked to see individual clients who come to our weekly drop-in session with queries or requests for support, to offer what help they can with the query in the time available, to agree any follow-up needed, and to keep a very brief record of the problem and action taken. The volunteer will have access to our casework information resource, and many queries can also be responded to using the information sheets for clients available on our website. There will always be at least one other person to turn to with any queries, either our service delivery lead or other experienced casework volunteers. All volunteers are expected to follow RRSG policies and procedures eg. around safeguarding and data protection
Person specification
Essential
- Fluent in English
- Familiar with dealing with UK systems eg. health services, banks, etc.
- Confident in dealing with other agencies on the phone and in writing
- Experience in supporting others to solve practical problems
- Able and willing to use own laptop for the work
- Able to use RRSG IT systems
- Reliable, trustworthy, strong interpersonal skills, and committed to assisting the client group
- Able to commit to attending sessions in Haslingden, Rossendale on Wednesday mornings 10.30-12.30, at least twice monthly on average.
Desirable
- Fluent in Tigrinya, Kurdish, Farsi, Arabic or other relevant languages
- Experience of similar work
- Experience of forced migration
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Proxy by IWI Overview
The mission of Proxy by IWI is to provide and encourage an engaged, thoughtful feminist response to mainstream media,
popular culture, legal discord and advocacy.
To be published daily on the web, Proxy by IWI is ambitious, distinctive journalism about the people, ideas, laws and institutions that matter most from a feminist perspective - and beyond. Featuring hard-hitting original reporting as well as smart analysis, provocative argument, and first-person perspectives.
Principal Responsibilities
• Maintain a comprehensive overview of trends and developments on women's human rights globally;
• Must be able to submit a minimum of two (2) articles a month for publication, avg 600-800 words;
• Verify accuracy of facts and obtain supplemental material and additional details from files, reference libraries, and
interviews with knowledgeable sources;
• Organise material and report conforming to specified length, style, and format requirements;
• Interview people in a range of different circumstances as needed;
•Build contacts to maintain a flow of news, for example, police and emergency services, local council, community groups, health trusts, press officers from a variety of organisations, the general public, etc;
• Work closely with the Proxy team to produce concise and accurate copy according to our house style;
• Research and write feature articles, sometimes for subsidiary publications and supplements;
• Create news content for the Proxy by IWI website.
Requirements
• 4+ years' experience in research and /or reporting;
•Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Flexibility, initiative, and good problem-solving abilities;
• Multicultural experience and sensitivity to cross-cultural differences;
• Desire to work in a women's human rights environment;
• Strong listening skills;
• Excellent writing ability, including the ability to write in different styles and to other people's direction;
• Good analytical skills to gain an accurate understanding of the subject in question;
• Organisational ability to manage multiple projects, often to tight deadlines;
• Creative approach, both in coming up with ideas for new projects and for getting a message across innovatively;
• Good attention to detail, including the ability to proof-read your own work;
• Excellent written English skills.
Please submit a recent writing sample which best demonstrates your writing style.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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FareShare Greater Manchester is looking for safe, confident drivers to join our busy, friendly delivery team.
We re-distribute tonnes of surplus food a month to charities and community initiatives across Greater Manchester. This is an achievement of which we’re proud, and want to expand and is why we need your driving and delivery skills to support our growing operation, especially in these current times of increased need.
Key responsibilities
Driving a van to deliver surplus food orders to the premises of the various Community Food Members we support.
Loading and unloading the vehicle and carrying out a range of tasks, from basic vehicle checks to delivery administration.
As a Delivery Driver at FareShare, you will be driving a temperature-controlled 3.5 tonnes Mercedes Sprinter van; working closely with a Driver’s Assistant to re-distribute food orders to the premises of a wide variety of Community Food Members. You will be involved with loading the vehicle and carrying out a range of tasks, from basic vehicle checks to delivery administration.
The required skills and attributes are as follows. You must:
Be aged 25 or over, with a clean driver's licence (or a maximum of 3 points).
(Experience of driving a van is desirable though not essential).
Be reliable and be able to commit to pre-agreed volunteer shifts.
Be physically fit to take on moving and handling of food orders.
Possess the ability to follow procedures and instructions.
Have good verbal communication skills.
Have a high respect for Health & Safety standards and procedures.
Have an interest in the work of FareShare Greater Manchester and our values.
In return you will gain:
Career, CV advice and support
A reference for future employers
Reimbursement of travel and lunch expenses
The opportunity to give practical help to fight food poverty and reduce food waste (and associated CO2 emissions)
The opportunity to meet like-minded people and make new friends
Our operating hours are Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Drivers' 4 hour shifts begin at 8:30am.
We especially welcome volunteers who can commit to one day a week.
The days and rota hours of volunteering are agreed around your availability.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You must be resident in the UK and living in Greater Manchester, or within easy commuting distance of our base, in order to volunteer with us. There are no exceptions to this rule. This is because we require volunteers to be able to reliably commit to regular shifts for some of our roles. We are unable to offer sponsorship for overseas applicants.
Know someone else who might be interested in volunteering with us?
Please pass our details on to them as we always welcome new people on our teams. :)
As a leading food charity to tackle hunger, our aim is to help tackle the food poverty issue in Greater Manchester.




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We are looking for 3 experienced creative content writers who will enjoy planning, updating and delivering the content for our website, members magazine as well as other digital and print materials. We are looking for 3 skilled professionals who can write compelling and persuasive content, who will help ensure a consistent tone across all our digital and printed communications to promote awareness and engagement.
We deal with a wide range of people and professions, which means that it can be difficult to consistently communicate with everyone effectively. Therefore, a communication and marketing volunteer will help to market our projects, services and the condition more widely than we are currently able to do. This includes creating and helping to distribute marketing materials, creating content for the Burning Nights CRPS Support website and helping us create and develop a communications and marketing strategy.
Key Tasks and Objectives
- Copywriting: Create well-written and compelling copy for use on our website, members magazine, leaflets, one-page/fact sheets, fundraising/promotional materials and in our membership packs
- Case study writing and storytelling: Help communicate our impact via stories and case studies that we can use on our website, in marketing materials, or for our fundraising materials
- Web copywriting: Create and update engaging content for our website that adheres to our brand
- Communication materials review: Review our existing communications materials. Recommend edits that will provide us with consistency in writing style and tone, accurate spelling and grammar, and a clear and engaging voice for our organisation. Evaluate the way we communicate with volunteers, members of the public and helping us to develop better ways of doing this
- Social media snippets - create information and case study snippets for the various social media platforms
- Press Releases and any content that could be used in different channel
- Annual Review/Brochure writing: Create or update copy for a brochure or our annual review, highlighting our impact current and potential stakeholders
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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Volunteer Events Coordinator Wanted
Are you a creative planner with a knack for bringing people together?
The Principality of Scotia is building a vibrant community, and The Scotia Foundation is looking for a passionate volunteer to serve as our Events Coordinator. This is a unique opportunity to design and execute memorable experiences that will unite our global community and celebrate our culture.
Your vision will be vital in creating the moments that define our shared story.
The Role
As our volunteer Events Coordinator, you will be responsible for conceptualising, planning, and managing a variety of community gatherings, both virtual and (in the future) physical.
Your key duties will include:
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Brainstorming and developing a calendar of engaging events, such as virtual meetups, webinars, cultural showcases, and community-building workshops.
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Coordinating all logistical details, including scheduling, promoting, and moderating online events.
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Collaborating with other volunteers to ensure each event is a success.
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Gathering feedback from attendees to continuously improve our event offerings.
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking an organised and enthusiastic individual who:
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Has a passion for event planning and a flair for creativity.
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Is reliable and detail-oriented, with excellent time management skills.
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Is a strong communicator, able to work with a team to make ideas a reality.
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Is passionate about The Principality of Scotia's vision and building a strong community.
What You'll Gain
This is more than a volunteer role—it's a chance to make a tangible impact. You will:
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Gain hands-on experience in planning and executing events from start to finish.
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Build a unique and impressive project for your professional portfolio.
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Network with dedicated and passionate individuals from around the world.
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Help shape the cultural and social heart of a new micronation.
Ready to help us create our first events?
How to Apply
To apply, please send a brief message outlining your interest and any relevant experience.
We can't wait to see your ideas!
THE
SCOTIA
FOUNDATION
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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Obuyisi bw’Omu Initiative
Obuyisi bw’Omu Initiative empowers underserved communities in Uganda—particularly women, youth, and children—through grassroots action, advocacy, and partnerships. It addresses key challenges including limited mental health support, poor water and sanitation, barriers to quality education, and the impacts of climate change. Programs create safe spaces for mental health awareness, improve clean water access and hygiene, and provide educational resources and mentorship to promote inclusive learning. Climate action efforts involve tree planting, conservation, and sustainable practices. By fostering community ownership and engaging volunteers, Obuyisi bw’Omu drives practical, sustainable solutions that enhance well-being and resilience for lasting positive change.
Human Resources Assistant
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
We are seeking a committed Human Resource Volunteer to support our people-focused processes remotely. The volunteer will help strengthen our capacity to manage staff and volunteers by leading recruitment, onboarding, policy development, and performance support. This role is vital in ensuring that our team and volunteers remain motivated, organized, and aligned with our mission to create sustainable impact in Mental Health, WASH, Quality Education, and Climate Resilience.
Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Onboarding Support the recruitment of staff, volunteers, and interns by preparing role descriptions, posting opportunities, and screening applicants. Coordinate virtual onboarding and orientation for new members.
Volunteer & Staff Management Maintain an updated database of volunteers and staff. Track volunteer contributions and ensure recognition through certificates or appreciation programs.
Policy & Compliance Support Assist in drafting and updating HR policies (safeguarding, child protection, equal opportunity, volunteer management). Ensure compliance with nonprofit standards and donor requirements.
Performance & Capacity Development Support setting clear expectations and goals for team members. Collect feedback and assist in organizing virtual training or capacity-building sessions.
Wellbeing & Conflict Management Promote staff and volunteer wellbeing, including mental health awareness. Provide basic support for conflict resolution and team relationship building.
Organizational Culture Help foster a collaborative, mission-driven, and inclusive work culture. Suggest creative ways to keep remote staff and volunteers engaged.
Weekly Time Commitment
10+ hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
6+ months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Social Media Analyst Volunteer
Team: Marketing
Location: Either remote working or from our offices in Leeds
Time commitment: 1-2 days a month
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About Candlelighters
Candlelighters provides financial, emotional and practical support to families affected by childhood cancer in Yorkshire. We support around 150 new families each year and our work ensure the whole family unit is supported in these extraordinary circumstances.
We support children and their families from diagnosis and throughout their journey, including financial support, practical help in hospital, much needed breaks, as well as emotional and well-being support at our Family Support Centre (The Square) and in local communities across Yorkshire.
Purpose of the Role
At Candlelighters we utilise social media to increase awareness of the charity and childhood cancer. We use it to attract new supporters, and encourage existing supporters to actively take part in activities to make a difference for children with cancer and their families – whether that be donating, fundraising or volunteering. We would love a volunteer to help analyse the effectiveness of our social media each month to help us continue to improve the effectiveness of our social media marketing.
Key Activities
-Download data from each social media channel to produce a report on key metrics such as reach, engagement, and followers.
·Identify trends in performance by comparing monthly and annual results.
·Identify types of posts that have performed well or not.
·Make recommendations for future posts and strategies.
Volunteer Requirements
·Experience of social media analytics.
·Ability to use Microsoft word, excel and outlook.
·Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
·Knowledge or experience of marketing.
·Good working knowledge of social media.
·The ability to use their own laptop for the work.
Support and Benefits
You will receive:
· Thorough induction & training to give you the confidence to perform your role well and to the best of your ability
· Opportunity to develop new and existing skills to help you beyond your involvement with Candlelighters
· Ongoing support from the Fundraising and HR teams
· The opportunity to meet lots of new, friendly people
· The opportunity to expose yourself to new experiences
· Mileage (reimbursed at HMRC rate) and other reasonable expenses reimbursed, in accordance with our Expense Policy
· Regular reviews with your Volunteer Supervisor to help you develop in your role
· Satisfaction in knowing you are making a valuable contribution to supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer
· We can be a reference once you’ve volunteered for three months
· Access to the MINDFUL EMPLOYER+ 24/7 mental health hotline
· Charity Worker Discount card
· Access to The Company Shop
We understand the impact of a childhood cancer diagnosis, and our mission is to bring light and hope to families facing childhood cancer in Yorkshire.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Support the work of St John Ambulance in your community by volunteering as a Community Volunteer, an exciting new role which is designed to revamp how volunteering looks in the modern world; flexible, innovative and is open for all.
We need people who have a passion for helping others, care about their communities and want to make a difference, supporting them to become safe and more resilient. Community Volunteers can choose from a wide selection of activities – including fundraising, talks and demonstrations, supporting at events, volunteer welfare, social media and administration support.
Through supporting the growth of community partnerships, you will bring people along to our cause, growing our membership and fundraising base and spreading the message that First Aid Saves Lives.
Give as much (or little) time as you can afford. With this new role, you simply volunteer when it works for you. That means you can give as much time as you like or as little as 24 hours across a whole year, whenever it suits you. It’s perfect for busy lives, changing schedules, or for anyone seeking a low-commitment involvement.
The Community Volunteer provides an easy way to stay connected and contribute meaningfully to your local community. Here are some examples of what you could do:
- Community fundraising
- Talks and demonstrations
- Support at events
- Volunteer welfare
- Community Roadshows
- Supporting national campaigns
- Counting and banking money
- Booking events
- Supporting Networks
- Administration support
- Writing thank you and community letters
- Media and social media
- Community news and Network newsletters
Through volunteering as a Community Volunteer, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.
Once we have completed your selection and screening for this role, we will provide you with an induction, as well as invite you to any necessary training sessions. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.
We are looking to run a volunteering selection session on a rolling basis as and when needed.
If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role.
Closing date for these opportunities is: 26/07/2026
To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:
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About Long Covid Support
Long Covid Support is a UK-based charity providing peer support, information, and advocacy for people living with Long Covid. We also campaign for better recognition, research, and care.
What will you be doing (role overview)?:
We’re looking for an experienced Volunteer Website Manager to maintain and develop our online presence. You’ll ensure our website is accurate, accessible, user-friendly, and aligned with our brand. The role involves regular updates to content, troubleshooting basic technical issues, and working with the team to improve user experience.
What are we looking for (about you)?
- Experience: Minimum 3–5 years’ professional experience managing websites, ideally with WordPress or a similar CMS.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of accessibility best practices and SEO principles.
- Technical Skills: Experience with basic image editing and formatting for web.
- Personal Qualities: Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Approach: Comfortable managing updates and improvements with minimal supervision.
- Application requirement: Please include links to 2–3 websites you have managed or worked on, along with a brief description of your role in each.
What difference will you make:
- The opportunity to take ownership of the digital front door for a national health charity.
- Experience delivering high-quality online content that directly benefits our community.
- Flexible, remote volunteering alongside a collaborative and supportive team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Update and maintain website content, structure, and functionality.
- Upload new resources, blog posts, and campaign materials.
- Optimise pages for accessibility, SEO, and usability.
- Troubleshoot basic technical issues, liaising with developers when needed.
- Implement design and content improvements in collaboration with the team.
Equal ops statement:
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We actively encourage applications from all individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of Long Covid.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We take children on voyages as readers and writers. Volunteer with us to join the adventure!
Who are Literacy Pirates?
Through our term-long after-school programmes, we develop the literacy, confidence and perseverance of children aged 9-13 who are falling behind in school and have fewer opportunities in their personal lives, so that they can succeed at school and beyond.
Children join us on our Virtual Ship once a week to practise their reading and writing. By welcoming them into our joyful spaces, publishing their work in the real world, and celebrating everything they do, we develop their literacy, confidence and perseverance.
What does a Volunteer do?
As a Volunteer Crewmate, your role is to join our online sessions and help children practise their reading and writing in small groups by providing constant encouragement, positivity and celebration of their achievements.
Sessions are led and managed by staff, which means your time is solely focused on supporting the children in breakout rooms.
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Receive full training.
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Gain experience working with children and leading small groups online.
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Develop your communication, leadership, problem-solving and digital skills.
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Take part in games and have fun.
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Be invited to virtual celebration events with the children to see the difference that you’ve made.
We offer employment references, for volunteers who have fulfilled their commitment of 12 sessions with us.
What are we looking for?
We ask volunteers to give just three hours per month, although you are welcome to volunteer as frequently as you like!
Sessions run every weekday during term time from 3:45 to 6:15 p.m. and you will have the flexibility to select which sessions you would like to attend. Please note, we do not run sessions during half terms or the Christmas, Easter and Summer holidays.
No experience is required to become a volunteer – just a desire to help children develop their reading and writing skills! Full training is provided.
All we ask is that you:
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Are aged 16+
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Must be a UK resident
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Complete a criminal background check (we cover the cost of this)
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Have access to a laptop or desktop computer with a working webcam and microphone (mobile devices are unsuitable for this role)
We develop the literacy, confidence and perseverance of children who are falling behind in class and have fewer opportunities in their personal lives.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Last year 786,574 people were offered information and support from Victim Support. As a Service Delivery Volunteer you will provide specialist support services for people affected by crime.
Why volunteer with us?
- Make a difference - you will volunteer directly with victims and/or alongside staff.
- Gain skills and experience - you will receive training on how to provide practical and emotional support.
- Join our community - you will be part of a large community of over 1,500 volunteers and staff.
- Beyond your role – attend one or our many events/webinars and join one of our six Equality, Diversity & Inclusion networks.
Volunteering with Victim Support in Sussex
As a Volunteer in Sussex your role will include:
- Dealing with victims of Multi crime including; Assault, Burglary, Neighbourhood disputes
- Supporting and empowering victims and witnesses of crime
- Liaising with the Police, courts, housing trust and other partner agencies
What do we ask of you?
In order to join us as a Service Delivery Volunteer, you must:
- Be 18 years of age or over.
- Be able to volunteer for at least 3 hours per week, for at least 12 months.
- Undertake training over a 10-week period – this includes five virtual training days as well as completing a workbook and online learning modules.
- Undertake an enhanced DBS check & be part of the DBS update service.
- Be able to provide two satisfactory references.
- Have an active email address that you are comfortable using in order to engage with VS communications.
Expenses
- All Victim Support volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket expenses incurred whilst volunteering, including travel and lunch.
Diversity Matters
- VS strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
- VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
- We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you through the application process.
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