Volunteer volunteer roles in ilford, greater london
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The Chapter Secretary ensures smooth running of the local chapter by managing communication, meetings, and documentation. The Secretary is responsible for organising chapter meetings, prepare agendas, take structured minutes, and upload them to Onedrive, ensuring they are shared with all attendees. In addition the Secretary also help coordinate volunteer socials and support chapter activities.
The Chapter Secretary should have strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to coordinate meetings, manage calendars, and keep accurate records. Attention to detail, good communication skills and time management are essential in addition to being reliable, proactive and collaborative.. Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, OneDrive.
* To bring children's dreams to life * To provide a professional service * To bring fun to both children and volunteers




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Asian MS is a national support group that offers tailored and culturally-sensitive services for Asian people with MS, their carers, friends and family. It's aimed at people whose heritage originates from South Asia.
As an Asian MS Community Engagement Volunteer you will the Group's local representative, helping us to find and attend events and reaching out to your local Asian MS community to raise awareness and extend the reach of the Group.
This role is very flexible, but there will be planning time (with your staff contact) and also attending events, meetings with networks and presentations. We would estimate the role taking no longer than 10 hours per month.
You’ll have support from a member of staff as well as a welcome and induction checklist which lists what resources are available to support you in your role.
As part of your role, you may have to complete some mandatory learning. Please refer to your welcome and induction checklist.
About you
Presentation Skills, confidence in speaking to new people, networking skills and the ability to influence would be fantastic. We would work to your strengths, however and some training will be available.
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
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All applicants will be contacted within two weeks of their submission.
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Brent Foodbank are looking for someone with to join the board as its new Secretary of Trustees to lead on the administrative duties of the food bank and Board of Trustees.
Key tasks
Secretary of Trustees Responsibilities:
- To ensure that there is a record of all Trustee board correspondence
- To ensure that arrangements for Trustee meetings are communicated to the rest of the board, including when and where, inviting trustees to send agenda items and providing to the board with previous meeting minutes in good time prior to the meeting.
- To ensure decisions and policy creation/adaption are clearly recorded in formal minutes, with who will do what and when as agreed by the Trustee board.
- Ensure formal minutes are taken, produced and distributed to the rest of the trustees in good time, as well as ensuring previous meeting minutes are signed by the chair once approved by the trustee board.
- To check that actions have been taken following decisions at previous meetings.
- To ensure the trustee board meets its legal obligations, including reporting, meeting charity and company law, as well as insurance requirements.
- To ensure that the annual report (to go alongside annual accounts) is produced and sent to the relevant charity regulator body (Charity Commission of England & Wales).
Key responsibilities along with the board of trustees include:
- to approve, support, and guide the charity’s purpose, vision, strategy, goals and objectives
- to manage the charity’s resources responsibly, including ensuring the charity’s assets are used only to carry out its purpose, avoid undue risk, and not over-commit the charity
- to ensure the effective and efficient administration of the charity, responding to changes in the local community as appropriate to ensure that key risks are identified, monitored, and controlled appropriately
- to ensure appropriate financial plans are in place, budgets are monitored, and progress is evaluated
- to review and approve financial statements
- to help promote the organisation to key stakeholders and beneficiaries
- to ensure the charity has appropriate procedures to comply with current legislation and good practice, including employment, health and safety, equity, diversity and inclusion, safeguarding, and GDPR compliance/data protection
- to prepare for and regularly attend and participate in board and sub-committee meetings and any Trustee away days.
What are we looking for?
Our ideal candidates would demonstrate:
- a knowledge of and commitment to the work of the Brent Foodbank
- a passion for the foodbank’s vision and strategy
- the ability to write and record minutes clearly and to provide clear advice on procedural and relevant legislative matters
- experience of working or volunteering in a governance role or equivalent experience
- an ability and experience to contribute to matters in a supportive and confident manner
- the ability to listen and engage with people with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences
- an understanding of our local community and the services, agencies, faith communities and other groups within it
We welcome applications from new and experienced Trustees.
What difference will you make?
By leading on the administrative matters of the food bank board, you are part of providing a vital holistic support function in your local community, ensuring a dignified experience to anyone visiting, or anyone who comes into contact with Brent Foodbank.
Please provide a CV and cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience.
You will join for a three-year term which can be extended.
The role of Trustee is not remunerated
You may be required to have a DBS check depending on your duties as a trustee
Applicants must be primarily resident in the UK when applying for this post. This is to enable successful applicants to fulfil the duties of this post and have access to any systems or programs required for the role in line with the charity’s data protection policies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Outreach & Partnership Specialist (Black British Caribbean Focus)
Remote | Min. 3 days/week | Volunteer | Monthly London meet-ups
Are you passionate about justice, healing, and truth-telling in the Black British Caribbean community? Do you believe in the power of voice, visibility, and strategic collaboration? Join us.
About Us
We are a new CIC podcast and media platform that provides a safe space for survivors of childhood sexual trauma within the Black British Caribbean community to tell their truth—and shame the devil. Through storytelling, cultural therapy, and partnership building, we aim to heal and empower.
We're now recruiting a Volunteer Outreach & Partnership Specialist to lead one of the most critical arms of our CIC.
Your Role
1. Guest Outreach & Curation (Primary):
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Lead strategy to find, vet, and schedule guests from the Black British Caribbean community who are ready to share lived experiences of childhood sexual trauma in a respectful, empowering, and supported environment.
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Manage the guest outreach pipeline via Airtable, Trello, or Notion.
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Liaise with our team to ensure a trauma-informed, mission-aligned guest journey.
2. Partnerships & Sponsorships:
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Identify and secure sponsorships and partnerships with charities, organisations, government bodies, and brands aligned with our values.
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Build and maintain a network of long-term collaborators in mental health, therapy, media, and advocacy.
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Align partnerships with growth, impact, and fundraising goals.
3. General Duties:
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Attend monthly in-person team meet-ups (Greater London).
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Collaborate with other CIC team members.
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Represent our values: knowledge of self, community love, and truth-telling.
What You Bring
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Strong ties to the Black British Caribbean community (through lived or professional experience).
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Background or skills in: outreach, journalism, PR, charity work, sales, safeguarding, or project management.
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High emotional intelligence; trauma-informed or open to learning.
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Independent, reliable, and values-aligned.
Commitment & Benefits
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Time: 3 days/week minimum (flexible, remote)
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Location: Remote with monthly London meet-ups
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Term: Min. 6 months (potential for paid role as CIC grows)
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Perks:
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Travel expenses and refreshments for meet-ups
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Access to CIC wellness/therapy sessions
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LinkedIn recommendation + CPD
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Credit on podcast and future documentary
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First access to paid roles
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Why Join Us?
This is more than outreach—it's movement-building. You’ll shape the foundation of a powerful podcast, media, and mental health platform for our community. You'll work closely with the founder and gain access to networks, healing spaces, and career-shaping experiences.
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Click Apply and in 300 words, tell us why this mission speaks to you.
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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.
· Must have strong verbal and written communications skills.
· You will be measured against agreed key performance indicators.
· 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.




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No Panic is a national self-help charity, which supports people with a range of anxiety problems, including panic attacks, OCD, agoraphobia, social phobia and health anxiety.
We are looking for a skilled volunteer to co-ordinate our Social Media Awareness Team remotely. This is a team of volunteers including Social Media Awareness Raisers, who film and edit interviews with people discussing their anxiety experiences, for uploading to social media.
The role of the Social Media Awareness Team Co-ordinator volunteer will be:
· To hand out tasks to the team, like creating content and contacting anxiety content creators about appearing on our social media.
· Assist with preparing interviews.
· Check content before it is uploaded to our social media.
· Communicate relevant policy changes to the team..
· Carry out the role of a Social Media Awareness Raiser, if there is a shortage of them in the team.
You will be supported by the Awareness Officer.
We anticipate this volunteering will take up about 4 hours of your time per week.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join our amazing volunteer team in this flexible opportunity that puts you at the heart of our work supporting blind and partially sighted people. You’ll make taking part in events and carrying out volunteering easier and more enjoyable for our customers and volunteers with sight loss.
You’ll take some of the stress and anxiety out of getting around and taking part in activities as a blind or partially sighted person. The help you give will encourage people to do more.
What you’ll be doing
• Sighted guiding / giving practical help to individuals in and around venues, so they can take part in events.
• Supporting volunteers with sight loss with their volunteering activities which range from facilitating a regular community group to delivering a talk about sight loss to a local business. Your role would involve things like guiding; Meeting and greeting at group activities or creating a welcoming and interesting display stand at events.
In this role you will only be helping individuals in places open to the public, often in a group setting. We will provide training in sighted guiding techniques and understanding sight loss.
We would particularly like to recruit support volunteers within the Downpatrick area (last Wednesday of every month)
What you’ll gain from the role:
• An opportunity to give something back.
• A chance to build a strong community.
• A sense of achievement through the difference you make.
• A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people
• An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies.
In return for donating your time we will provide:
• A rewarding experience.
• A great Induction and training.
• A supportive manager.
• Regular updates and catchups.
• Expenses.
• An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.
How often will I be needed?
- 4 Hours per Event
Key requirements
- This role requires one reference
Location
Region
- Northern Ireland
Additional location information
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Particularly looking for Volunteers in Downpatrick area - Last Wednesday of Every month
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- • An outgoing, friendly approach to meeting new people. • An empathetic and professional manner. • The ability to take the supportive and helpful role.
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Purpose of the Role:
We seek a Web Manager (Unpaid Volunteer) to support our website upgrade, digital and fundraising strategy, manage WordPress sites, optimise user experience, and drive results through improved web performance. You'll identify new projects to develop innovative products that generate revenue for the business. This is a key role in which your expertise in digital marketing, web management, SEO and traffic conversions is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and optimise WordPress sites: Ensure consistency in brand messaging across all web properties, optimise user experience (UX), and maximise conversion opportunities.
- Revamp donation system: Develop our new fundraising system using Stripe donations and ensure compliance to prevent scam donations and money laundering.
- Regular updates and improvements: Stay ahead by reviewing and updating web presence, emerging trends, and best practices.
- Develop and install a Membership system for people joining AHO. AHO is becoming a membership organisation to empower members to decide how AHO is managed and to generate income through membership fees.
- Build and develop an Online Shop. The first stage is a Virtual Online Shop selling project items instead of money, for example, selling bricks to build a hospital instead of asking for money. The second stage is an Online Shop selling physical African foodstuffs, clothing, etc..
- Design and build health tools, such as BMI Index scales, health quizzes, medical screenings, assessments, and questionnaires, to enhance the website's interactivity and educational value.
- Expand and add new sections to the current website, such as the Projects and Impact sections, showcasing our projects and their impact through stories, videos, and case studies.
- Performance Optimisation: Enhance search engine rankings and overall website performance using expert-level SEO.
- Analytics and reporting: Track and analyse web traffic, sales metrics, and marketing data to measure success, forecast trends, and provide actionable insights to the bus.
References
Due to the nature of this role, references will be sought before the interview and offer. We will conduct enhanced DBS checks for criminal convictions and local police cautions.
VOLUNTEERING IS NOT A PAID JOB
All our Volunteer Opportunities are unpaid or unsalaried. Do not apply if you seek a paid position or intend to negotiate a compensation package with us. Volunteering allows individuals to contribute their time to society at no cost while gaining the experience they need when applying for future paid positions.
To promote equity in health, to combat disease, and to improve the quality of, and lengthen, the lives of the people in Africa and the Diaspora.




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Volunteer Befrienders needed now in Cardiff and the Vale
Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale are reaching out to find new volunteers to help our older clients stay in contact with the outside world. Many older people remain alone at home for long periods of time, with only the TV for company. You can get out into your community and help an older person combat loneliness and isolation.
No experience is necessary. If you could spare just an hour a week to support an older person and bring some cheer into their lives, we would love to hear from you.
You just need to have good communication skills, be a good listener and enjoy having a chat.
Opportunities across Cardiff and the Vale, South Wales
Volunteer today to support older people in Cardiff and the Vale. Volunteers need to be aged 18 + and make a minimum commitment of 6 months..
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RSPCA London South East Branch
This is an exciting opportunity to pass on your human resources and employee relations expertise whilst helping the RSPCA; promote kindness and prevent animal cruelty, reach out to more supporters, and influence how we do things.
Overview of the Branch Trustee - HR & Employee Relations
As a HR & Employee Relations expert you would be supporting the branch by helping them maintain and develop staff throughout the organisation. You would play a key role in advising Trustees on the long-term and strategic direction of human resources and contributing towards policy setting.
As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to attend a monthly committee meeting lasting some 2 to 3 hours. However, the commitment may vary depending on whether the trustee takes on additional duties.
About the RSPCA
Founded in 1824, we have been saving animals for 200 years and are proud to be the oldest welfare charity around. We are the RSPCA and it's our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion. Our volunteers are incredible, they play an essential role in helping us carry out our important animal welfare work every day.
The RSPCA London South East Branch
The London South East Branch is one of the branches of RSPCA, but we are also a separately registered charity looking after animals in our local area. Much of the animal welfare work of RSPCA is carried out through local branches, which is run by volunteers who have the support of the National Society of RSPCA.
The London South East Branch has two retail shops (Sydenham Road and Norwood Road) and supports the work of the Inspectorate through rehoming of animals within the branch area.
Primary responsibilities of the Branch Trustee – HR & Employee Relations
- Advise Trustees on the long-term vision and strategic direction for investment in human resources.
- Support the Branch grow, maintain, and develop staff throughout the organisation.
- Contribute to HR policy setting, strategic direction, goal and target setting, and evaluate performance against targets, budgets, plans and charitable objectives.
- Ensure that HR activities and interventions are linked to the branches charitable objectives and complement the company culture.
- Advise on and help improve management of HR.
- Ensure the Board of Trustees properly remunerates staff, reviewing and rewarding performance and development opportunities.
- To work with the Branch Manager to review current HR management arrangements and provide guidance on HR strategy and short and long-term direction.
- Receive progress reports on HR and any recurring staffing issues.
Core Branch Trustee responsibilities
- Appreciate and support the aims and policies of the RSPCA.
- Work in conjunction with fellow trustees and branch officers and jointly act in making decisions for the best interest of the branch and the RSPCA.
- Work with national RSPCA staff to ensure that the branch meets all minimum animal welfare standards (MAWS).
- In conjunction with your fellow trustees and Branch Partnership Manager write, adopt, monitor, and review a development plan setting out the short and long term aims of your branch.
- Actively participate in branch committee meetings and to attend the branch annual general meeting and regional conference.
- Be aware of the outcome of regional board meetings and support regional initiatives.
- Actively promote and advertise the society in an ongoing programme to recruit new branch trustees and volunteers and welcome new members.
- In conjunction with your fellow trustees, ensure the proper management and control of all activities and decisions relating to any premises held or staff employed by the branch if applicable.
What we are looking for in a volunteer:
We are committed to creating a Board which is representative of our society and in particular, our community and surrounding areas so encourage people from any background to apply for any of our opportunities.
Alongside Human Resources experience, including a CIPD membership, we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare. You would be creative, innovative, bring a fresh perspective, and can put ideas into action.
You will need to be able to work with people and have good interpersonal skills. You do not need to be an expert although commitment, common sense, and the ability to be objective are vital.
No previous trustee experience? That’s OK! We welcome applications from anyone interested in developing their skills by becoming a trustee and will provide relevant training.
What we can offer you as a volunteer Branch Trustee – HR & Employee Relations
- We will provide you with a comprehensive trustee training course which will provide you will everything you need to carry out the role.
- Ongoing support is also provided by regional and national RSPCA staff in addition to any additional training provided by the relevant branch.
- The platform to utilise your skills and experience to oversee the charity and make decisions that have a direct impact on local animal welfare.
- The opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals.
- A way to expand your professional and personal network through working with like-minded people.
Practical considerations
- Please also note that to become a Trustee, you will need to be aged 18 or over and a member of our branch for three months before you are eligible to be elected.
- Trustees are elected for a 12-month term each year.
- Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
- Trustees must sign a Trustee Declaration of Willingness to Act to clarify that they are not disqualified from being a trustee and read the Charity Commission’s guidance for individuals on who cannot be a trustee or senior manager of a charity.
- References will also be required.
How to find out more about being a Branch Trustee
For more information on becoming a Charity Trustee, and to ensure it is the right decision for you view the Government Charity Trustee Guidance.
There is some information on the RSPCA website about Branch Trustees, and we have an online session about Becoming a Branch Trustee, which should hopefully give you more of an idea of what the RSPCA Branch Trustee role will involve.
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At St John Ambulance, we are looking to develop our volunteering offer and become an even more integral part of our communities through delivering community first aid and education.
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 by sharing your first aid skills and knowledge. As a Community First Aider, you’ll deliver first aid to those in need through local events, as well as provide education to the public so that the ripple effect of First Aid grows.
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.
Through volunteering as a Community First Aider, 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.
We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.
We are looking to run volunteering selection sessions 25th or 26th October 2025. If you are successful, you will need to complete your interview, screening, and DBS check online training and attend a face-to-face 2-day training course in November
Closing date for these opportunities is: 06/10/2025
To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:
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Volunteer Social Media Content Producer
Location: Haggerston and other SCT sites in East London
Time Commitment: Flexible
Reports to: Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications/Digital Marketing and Communications Manager.
About Us
Based in East London, we have supported people affected by homelessness and addiction for sixty years. We provide a residential addictions treatment programme and counselling, a training and development service, supported housing, and a Housing First service.
Our approach is trauma-informed, holistic and compassionate. We enable people to build strong foundations for the future and discover new skills, improve confidence and self-esteem, and improve physical health and mental well-being. All are vital to establishing a lasting recovery from homelessness and addiction and creating a more fulfilling life.
Our nine charity shops and two social enterprises, put us in the heart of communities across East London.
Role Overview
We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic Volunteer Social Media Content Producer to help us craft engaging, mission-driven content for our social media platforms. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves storytelling, creating digital content and wants to use their skills to support a meaningful cause.
Key Responsibilities
As part of the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications team, key responsibilities include:
· Developing original content for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.
· Creating graphics, short videos, reels, stories, and written posts that align with our brand and messaging.
· Collaborating with teams across SCT, including SCT retail, to plan and execute content calendars and campaigns.
· Repurposing existing materials into social media-friendly formats.
· Staying informed about social media trends and suggesting creative ways to increase engagement.
Skills & Experience
· Experience in content creation for social media (personal, academic, or professional).
· Proficiency with tools like Canva, Meta, CapCut, or similar.
· Strong visual storytelling and writing skills.
· Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
· Passion for social impact and a good understanding of social media platforms.
What We Offer
· A chance to make a real difference through your creative work.
· Opportunities to build your portfolio and gain experience in nonprofit communications.
· A reference or recommendation upon successful completion of the role.
· Flexible hours and a supportive, collaborative team environment.
Rebuilding lives affected by homelessness, addictions, unemployment, mental illness, and the criminal justice system.


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Fight for Home Champion [London]
Do you have great communication skills that you’d like to put to good use?
Information about the role
In this role you’ll be representing Shelter at local events and functions, speaking about our work and encouraging more people to support our movement for change. You’ll also promote our local Shelter services and our campaigning work to tackle the root causes of the housing emergency.
Location: London (various)
Suggested contribution: Ideally at least once month, but it’s up to you.
Availability: This is a flexible opportunity, with meetings and events that might take place in evenings and weekends.
The above is the essential information you need to know. You can apply now by clicking ‘fill in an application’ or read on more for details.
Main activities may include:
· Delivering talks to local community groups, schools and faith groups about the work of Shelter and the ways in which your audience could help us achieve our goals.
· Raising awareness of Shelter and our work through talking to friends, family and on social media
· Attending cheque presentations on behalf of Shelter to thank people and say a few words about how the money raised could be used to tackle homelessness
· Supporting our campaigns to tackle the root cause of the housing emergency by encouraging people to sign petitions and spreading the word in your community
This role fights the housing emergency by raising funds that enable Shelter to provide advice and support and campaigning for change. The events you’ll be attending are also great for raising awareness of the housing emergency and how people can get involved to help tackle it.
Benefits of volunteering with Shelter
Volunteers are essential to Shelter’s mission to end housing injustice. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. The insights and life experiences our volunteers bring to Shelter are valued as much as their contribution through volunteering.
We aim to provide our volunteers with a positive experience. This is by prioritising accessibility and tailoring the support we provide to the needs of the individual. We make sure our policies and processes are equitable, which means that no-one is unfairly disadvantaged while volunteering because of their background or identity.
Your skills and experience
For this role it’s important you’re willing to speak in front of an audience, but it doesn’t matter if you have experience in this area or not. The most important thing is that you are passionate about joining our fight for home!
Supporting you
· You will be provided with an induction into your role, access to relevant learning and a copy of our volunteer handbook.
· The role, including learning and communications, are flexible, so can be tailored so they best suit your needs and preferences.
· You will be able to claim reasonable volunteering expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer policy. Where financial circumstances would be a barrier to volunteering, we may be able to offer these funds in advance.
· You will be able to access our volunteer support package, including our colleague assistance programme and Shelter’s network of mental health first aiders.
Next steps
You can apply for this role by clicking ‘fill in an application’. If you need to apply by an alternative method, please contact us.
We will then get back to you about your application. Shortlisted applicants will have a recruitment conversation to discuss the role further.
Upon offer of role, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions. Having a criminal record does not automatically mean you can’t volunteer with us. We will have a conversation with you to discuss the convictions in relation to the role you have applied for. Sometimes it may limit the ways you can get involved. Please contact us if you require more information.
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Hertfordshire’s Family Centre Service brings children’s centres, health visiting and school nursing together, to provide a more joined-up service for children, young people, and their families.
The centres deliver a range of support groups and activities for children and their families to help them be healthy, grow and develop. To make it easy for families to fit sessions and services around their busy lives, access is available from any Hertfordshire Family centre. We have locations across the entire county so please do enquire ensuring you have provided your postcode.
Main Tasks/ Responsibilities/ Activities
To support Public Health Nursing teams by helping parents use baby weighing equipment in a welcoming and safe environment.
Key Responsibilities:
· Welcome parents, carers, and babies to the self-weigh session in a friendly and approachable way.
· Explain how to use the weighing equipment safely and accurately (training provided).
· Support parents to record their baby’s weight on growth charts or apps as appropriate.
· Ensure the weighing area is safe, clean, and ready for families to use.
· Provide reassurance and encouragement to parents and carers.
· Signpost any questions or concerns about a baby’s health or development to a Family Centre staff member
Skills / Abilities / Experience / Qualities
· Friendly, patient, and approachable.
· Good communication and listening skills.
· Confident in supporting parents to use simple equipment (training given).
· Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
· Respectful and non-judgemental towards all families.
Training / Support
· A full induction to the service and specific site will be provided.
· Requirement to undertake One YMCA online training courses
· To understand and implement One YMCA’s policies.
· Ongoing support and regular 1:1 meetings
· Access to organisational events throughout the year including Socials, Conferences and Training opportunities.
Additional Information
· Undergo enhanced DBS check
· X2 References required
· Undertake additional training as and when required
· We offer to pay volunteers’ “out of pocket” expenses within agreed guidelines
One YMCA's mission is to create supportive and energizing communities where young people can belong, contribute, and thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you enjoying talking with people and helping them based on your life experiences?
Are you able to volunteer a few hours a week?
Yes? We’d love to hear from you.
What is knus?
knus is the UK’s first free, confidential, mental health peer support and coaching online chat service. knus offers mental health educational plans, relaxation experiences and live workshops.
What does knus mean? 'hug' in Danish.
Here’s some further information on what’s needed:
Are you over 18 and living in the UK?
You must be over the 18 years of age and live permanently in the UK.
Do you have a laptop?
A laptop and a quiet space to volunteer is essential.
How much time can you give?
A minimum of 3+ hours per week is required. We are flexible and like to work around you.
Do you like to learn?
We provide training for all volunteers that join us. Our peer support training is accredited. 20-25 hours of volunteering training is required and is self led online.
If you’re interested head over to our website and we can have a chat or apply here.
Please note - all successful volunteers are required to donate the cost price of £20.60 for an Enhanced DBS check. If you've got a current Enhanced DBS on the update service, this cost will not apply.
You must be a UK resident to apply for this role.
To always be ‘by your side’ when you need mental health peer support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.