Volunteer volunteer roles in luton, bedfordshire
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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!
Ready to Design a Brighter London?
Ignite Hope, Connection, and Joy with SUNSHINE!
Imagine a London where loneliness fades, replaced by vibrant connections and powerful community spirit. That's the future we're building at SUNSHINE, a brand-new, 100% volunteer-run charity launching with a heartfelt mission to combat loneliness and transform countless lives.
We're in the exhilarating start-up phase, laying the groundwork to officially launch. This isn't just an opportunity; it's an invitation to be a founding force, to shape our visual identity, and to make a monumental impact from day one. Your passion, creativity, and energy aren't just welcome—they're essential to lighting up London!
Calling All Graphic Design Visionaries!
We're seeking a dedicated Graphic Designer to join our pioneering team and help us build something truly extraordinary. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and bring our mission to life through stunning visuals, this is your chance to leave an indelible mark on London's heart.
Your brilliant designs will be crucial in promoting SUNSHINE and inspiring widespread support. We need you to craft positive, impactful publicity materials and social media posts that will:
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Promote SUNSHINE's Mission: Create visuals that clearly communicate who we are and the incredible change we're making.
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Inspire Participation: Excite people to join our programmes, find connection, and enhance their well-being.
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Recruit Volunteers: Motivate passionate individuals to lend their time and talent to our cause.
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Encourage Support: Inspire donations, in-kind contributions, and other forms of support from the community.
Beyond static graphics, we're also keen to explore motion graphics or short videos that will capture attention and make SUNSHINE instantly recognisable and memorable.
Here's where your brilliance can make a difference:
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Visual Storytelling: Translate our mission and impact into compelling graphics for web, print, and social media.
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Brand Building: Help establish a strong, uplifting visual identity for SUNSHINE from the ground up.
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Engagement & Outreach: Design materials that captivate audiences and encourage them to act – whether joining, volunteering, or donating.
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Creative Innovation: Explore new visual formats, including motion graphics and short video concepts, to spread our message far and wide.
Why SUNSHINE?
This is more than volunteering; it's a chance to be part of a vibrant movement from the very beginning.
You'll:
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Shape a Legacy: Be a foundational member of a charity set to profoundly impact London.
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Connect & Grow: Work alongside passionate individuals, expand your network, and develop new skills.
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See Your Impact: Directly contribute to creating a more connected, joyful city.
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Experience the Excitement: Thrive in a dynamic, start-up environment where your ideas matter.
Ready to Ignite Change?
If you're eager to transform lives and build a brighter, more connected London, we want to hear from you!
Your help during this initial phase is absolutely critical to bringing SUNSHINE to glorious life.
Join our passionate team and help us build a brighter, more connected world for all.
We're SUNSHINE:
Combating Loneliness and Social Isolation across London and Beyond!
SUNSHINE is London based dedicated to bringing people together, fostering connections, enhancing wellbeing and transforming lives.

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!
Are you a talented Graphic Designer passionate about using your creativity for social good? Do you want to shape the visual identity of a brand-new charity dedicated to empowering young people in London? Then join us at REMIX!!!
REMIX is a dynamic new charity on a mission to "remix young lives" from disadvantaged backgrounds across London. We aim to guide, mentor, and inspire young people through positive role modelling, comprehensive personal development, and vital employability skills. We have our logo, but now we need your design expertise to build a compelling visual identity that truly reflects our vision and impact.
We are seeking a dedicated Volunteer Graphic Designer to create our brand styling guide and develop key communication materials. This is an incredible opportunity to apply your design skills to a meaningful social cause, helping us attract young people to our programmes, inspire people to volunteer, and encourage vital support.
Who We're Looking For
We need a creative, and detail-oriented designer who understands the power of visual communication. You'll likely possess:
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Proven Graphic Design Experience: A strong portfolio showcasing your ability to create engaging and effective visual content across various platforms.
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Brand Identity Development: Experience in creating brand guidelines or style guides, defining visual elements like typography, colour palettes, imagery, and usage rules.
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Design Software Proficiency: Expertise in industry-standard tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
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Versatility: Ability to design for different mediums, including social media, print (booklets, flyers), and digital presentations.
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Understanding of Audience: Ability to create designs that appeal to diverse audiences, including young people, potential volunteers, and funders.
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Attention to Detail: Meticulous in ensuring brand consistency and high-quality output.
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Collaborative Spirit: Eagerness to work with our Trustees and other volunteers to translate our mission into powerful visuals.
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Passion for Social Change: A genuine commitment to REMIX's mission and empowering young people.
Your Role as Graphic Designer
In this vital set-up phase, you will be instrumental in:
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Developing a Brand Styling Guide: Building out a comprehensive visual identity guide that defines our brand colours, typography, imagery style, logo usage, and overall design principles.
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Designing Core Communication Materials: Creating templates and initial designs for:
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Social media posts: Engaging graphics for platforms like X, Instagram, LinkedIn.
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Publicity materials: Flyers, posters, and simple brochures to reach young people and the wider community.
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Information booklets: Designing layouts for programme information, volunteer guides, or impact reports.
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Presentation templates: Creating professional templates for pitches to funders and partners.
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Ensuring Brand Consistency: Helping to apply the new brand identity across all our communications.
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Visual Storytelling: Translating REMIX's mission and impact into compelling visual narratives.
What We Offer
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The unique opportunity to define the visual brand of a new charity, directly shaping how we are perceived.
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An incredible chance to apply your design expertise to a profound social cause, seeing your work make a tangible difference.
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Collaboration with a passionate and strategic Board of Trustees.
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The satisfaction of knowing your designs will help attract young people, inspire volunteers, and secure vital support to "remix young lives."
This is a voluntary role, where you will manage your own time and workload to establish our core brand identity and initial materials. We are flexible and can work around your availability.
Ready to Design a Brighter Future with REMIX?
If you are a talented and passionate Graphic Designer eager to leave your creative mark on a transformative cause, we'd love to hear from you.
Help us design the visual identity that will inspire and empower us to "remix young lives" across London!
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 us
Age UK is the country's leading charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. The over-60s is the fastest-growing group in society and there are more of us than ever before. Ageing is not an illness, but it can be challenging. At Age UK we provide services and support at a national and local level to inspire, enable and support older people. We stand up and speak for all those who have reached later life, and also protect the long-term interests of future generations..
The role in a nutshell:
Volunteers help to keep our UK charity shops running like clockwork and are an essential part of everything that we do. Our charity shops raise vital funds that support the wide range of services Age UK delivers, so if you have some free time available and would like to help, we’d love to hear from you! Whether you are looking to gain new skills and experiences, use those you already have or are just looking for a way to get out and meet new people, then we have flexible options to suit you! What will you be doing?
Volunteer Shop Assistants carry out a wide range of tasks in their roles. You might be sorting and pricing stock, engaging with customers, ringing items through the till, keeping our shop floor full and organised or supporting with raffle ticket sales and promoting gift aid.
How would you be supported in this role?
When you begin your role, you will receive a mix of e-learning and in-person training to get you started. Throughout the role, you will receive refresher training as required as well as ongoing support, reimbursement for role-related expenses and the opportunity to further shape the volunteering you do.
Why do we need volunteers in this role?
Age UK operates charity shops to raise funds for the delivery of services for older people in need. Volunteers play a key role in the shop team, ensuring our shops are welcoming places in the community and selling the items that are generously donated to our organisation.
Additional information:
We offer a variety of flexible shifts for volunteers.
What skills, interests or experience might be helpful in this role?
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills and experiences. You don’t need any retail or shop experience as full training will be provided. What’s important to us is that you are a team player, open to learning, will follow Age UKs policies and be an excellent representative for the charity. We know that our shop teams are stronger when they are inclusive and representative of their communities, so we will do what we can to find a role which works for you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you enjoy organising things and making this happen?
Are you able to volunteer a few hours a week?
Yes? We’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for admin volunteers to help with our daily operations. We have a variety of ways you can get involved:
- Responding to client requests and enquiries
- Fundrasing and partnership management
- Managing and updating company databases
- Keeping track of partnership enquiries
- Maintaining internal, volunteer, and client records
- Drafting and mailing client correspondence and newsletters
- Organising events, scheduling meetings, and making travel arrangements
- Providing administrative support to other departments or projects as needed
- Performing other duties as agreed in advance
We’ve designed our volunteering programme to be flexible and adaptive to you. All volunteering is 100% remote and you’re supported fully by our team. You control what you do and how many hours per week you want to volunteer. Some roles may require an Enhanced DBS check. If your application is successful, we will ask for a donation towards the cost of your enhanced DBS check if it's required for your role. This cost is £20.60.
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. You must be a UK resident to apply for this role.
Do you have a laptop?
A laptop and a quiet space to volunteer is essential.
How much time can you give?
A minimum of 2 hours per week is required. We are flexible and like to work around you.
Training
We provide CPD accredited training with 3 short courses needing to be completed prior starting your volunteer role. After, you’ll have access to over 90 CPD accredited courses should you want to study further.
To always be ‘by your side’ when you need mental health peer support.
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!
Would you like to become an Ambassador for knus? We've introduced our new arm-chairing volunteer position.
If you're interested arm-chair volunteering (our most flexible, low commitment role) and applying to volunteer at knus, simply read through the information on this page and apply.
- 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 mobile phone or laptop? You can do this role whether you are, whether it be on a sofa or on a plane.
- How much time can you give? As much as you want to do. We are flexible and like to work around you.
- Do you like to learn? We provide training for all volunteers that join us. You'll have access to our CPD courses to help you advance your knowledge and certificates to add to your CV.
How does it work?
In 2025 we launched our arm chair volunteering initiative to help us spread the word about our service and to give people the opportunity to take part in surveys and projects to help us deliver the best mental health support to the UK public.
We'd like to embrace what you love doing, whether that be sharing on socials, proof reading, surveys, sharing experiences or getting involved in our fabulous projects.
Important information:
In order to volunteer for knus as an ambassador, you will need to complete a brief application form and a ID check. A DBS is not required for this role, however, if you wish to progress to another role you may need a disclosure. We do this to ensure of service remains a safe place to volunteer for all. Please do not worry about this, we will help you as much as we can.
Training is provided by us and our training partners. You will be required to attend this training using online conferencing software such as zoom or teams.
To always be ‘by your side’ when you need mental health peer support.
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!
VOLUNTEER CASE OFFICER
Across the UK, our 65 local branches work with disabled people to help them live the lives they choose. Our network of skilled volunteers respond to thousands of requests each year to design and make customised equipment free of charge.
Our Case Officers are a vital part of our local branch activities. They use their organisational and IT skills, sometimes along with a knowledge of engineering, to make sure their branch is best able to support people.
What the role involves
This is a varied role that each branch tends to do a bit differently, but it will involve:
• Processing and allocating cases which have come to the branch
• You may have engineering experience or be a skilled craftsperson, but this is not essential
• Using our online referral portal to manage and update case notes
• Attending regular meetings of the local branch
We can support you to develop the skills you need for this role, and there’s an induction that covers all the areas above. You’ll also have chance to discuss your role and any additional needs with us.
What you’ll need for this role
• Warm, approachable and confident to call referrers/clients to initiate discussions
• Comfortable working with people, listening to them and understanding their needs
• Able to apply our risk management system
• Able to apply disability, equality, and inclusion practices
• Able to keep people’s personal details safe
• Willing to follow Remap policies and procedures – and a commitment to our values
• A commitment to our values
You’ll also need to complete the induction checklist and some online training.
Why volunteer
When you volunteer with us, you join a community of committed people with a passion for helping to improve the lives of others. We’re a volunteer led organisation and we couldn’t do what we do without you – your hard work, skills and commitment.
N.B. We’ll reimburse any out-of-pocket expenses during your time with us.
REMAP exists to improve the quality of life for people who experience short or long-term disability through infirmity, illness or ageing.
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 us
Age UK is the country's leading charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. The over-60s is the fastest-growing group in society and there are more of us than ever before. Ageing is not an illness, but it can be challenging. At Age UK we provide services and support at a national and local level to inspire, enable and support older people. We stand up and speak for all those who have reached later life, and also protect the long-term interests of future generations..
The role in a nutshell:
Volunteers help to keep our UK charity shops running like clockwork and are an essential part of everything that we do. Our charity shops raise vital funds that support the wide range of services Age UK delivers, so if you have some free time available and would like to help, we’d love to hear from you! Whether you are looking to gain new skills and experiences, use those you already have or are just looking for a way to get out and meet new people, then we have flexible options to suit you! What will you be doing?
Volunteer Shop Assistants carry out a wide range of tasks in their roles. You might be sorting and pricing stock, engaging with customers, ringing items through the till, keeping our shop floor full and organised or supporting with raffle ticket sales and promoting gift aid.
How would you be supported in this role?
When you begin your role, you will receive a mix of e-learning and in-person training to get you started. Throughout the role, you will receive refresher training as required as well as ongoing support, reimbursement for role-related expenses and the opportunity to further shape the volunteering you do.
Why do we need volunteers in this role?
Age UK operates charity shops to raise funds for the delivery of services for older people in need. Volunteers play a key role in the shop team, ensuring our shops are welcoming places in the community and selling the items that are generously donated to our organisation.
Additional information:
We offer a variety of flexible shifts for volunteers.
What skills, interests or experience might be helpful in this role?
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills and experiences. You don’t need any retail or shop experience as full training will be provided. What’s important to us is that you are a team player, open to learning, will follow Age UKs policies and be an excellent representative for the charity. We know that our shop teams are stronger when they are inclusive and representative of their communities, so we will do what we can to find a role which works for you.
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 us
Age UK is the country's leading charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. The over-60s is the fastest-growing group in society and there are more of us than ever before. Ageing is not an illness, but it can be challenging. At Age UK we provide services and support at a national and local level to inspire, enable and support older people. We stand up and speak for all those who have reached later life, and also protect the long-term interests of future generations..
The role in a nutshell:
Volunteers help to keep our UK charity shops running like clockwork and are an essential part of everything that we do. Our charity shops raise vital funds that support the wide range of services Age UK delivers, so if you have some free time available and would like to help, we’d love to hear from you! Whether you are looking to gain new skills and experiences, use those you already have or are just looking for a way to get out and meet new people, then we have flexible options to suit you! What will you be doing?
Volunteer Shop Assistants carry out a wide range of tasks in their roles. You might be sorting and pricing stock, engaging with customers, ringing items through the till, keeping our shop floor full and organised or supporting with raffle ticket sales and promoting gift aid.
How would you be supported in this role?
When you begin your role, you will receive a mix of e-learning and in-person training to get you started. Throughout the role, you will receive refresher training as required as well as ongoing support, reimbursement for role-related expenses and the opportunity to further shape the volunteering you do.
Why do we need volunteers in this role?
Age UK operates charity shops to raise funds for the delivery of services for older people in need. Volunteers play a key role in the shop team, ensuring our shops are welcoming places in the community and selling the items that are generously donated to our organisation.
Additional information:
We offer a variety of flexible shifts for volunteers.
What skills, interests or experience might be helpful in this role?
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills and experiences. You don’t need any retail or shop experience as full training will be provided. What’s important to us is that you are a team player, open to learning, will follow Age UKs policies and be an excellent representative for the charity. We know that our shop teams are stronger when they are inclusive and representative of their communities, so we will do what we can to find a role which works for you.
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 us
Age UK is the country's leading charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. The over-60s is the fastest-growing group in society and there are more of us than ever before. Ageing is not an illness, but it can be challenging. At Age UK we provide services and support at a national and local level to inspire, enable and support older people. We stand up and speak for all those who have reached later life, and also protect the long-term interests of future generations..
The role in a nutshell:
Volunteers help to keep our UK charity shops running like clockwork and are an essential part of everything that we do. Our charity shops raise vital funds that support the wide range of services Age UK delivers, so if you have some free time available and would like to help, we’d love to hear from you! Whether you are looking to gain new skills and experiences, use those you already have or are just looking for a way to get out and meet new people, then we have flexible options to suit you! What will you be doing?
Volunteer Shop Assistants carry out a wide range of tasks in their roles. You might be sorting and pricing stock, engaging with customers, ringing items through the till, keeping our shop floor full and organised or supporting with raffle ticket sales and promoting gift aid.
How would you be supported in this role?
When you begin your role, you will receive a mix of e-learning and in-person training to get you started. Throughout the role, you will receive refresher training as required as well as ongoing support, reimbursement for role-related expenses and the opportunity to further shape the volunteering you do.
Why do we need volunteers in this role?
Age UK operates charity shops to raise funds for the delivery of services for older people in need. Volunteers play a key role in the shop team, ensuring our shops are welcoming places in the community and selling the items that are generously donated to our organisation.
Additional information:
We offer a variety of flexible shifts for volunteers.
What skills, interests or experience might be helpful in this role?
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills and experiences. You don’t need any retail or shop experience as full training will be provided. What’s important to us is that you are a team player, open to learning, will follow Age UKs policies and be an excellent representative for the charity. We know that our shop teams are stronger when they are inclusive and representative of their communities, so we will do what we can to find a role which works for you.
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!
The role of Volunteer Clerk
The Clerk attends board meetings, provides effective administrative support to the Council, ensures the Council is properly constituted, and manages information and document control effectively in accordance with legal requirements. This is a flexible role which for the most part can fit around the existing commitments of a volunteer.
We want equal access to challenging learning and adventure in the wilderness as an unbeatable preparation for adult life.





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Shout is the UK’s only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. When people text 'Shout' to 85258, they are connected to a Shout Volunteer for a text conversation. Our volunteers provide a safe space for people to share what's causing them distress, while showing warmth and compassion.
Tasks and Responsibilities
If your application is successful, you’ll be enrolled in a training group. New groups start every two weeks.
Shout Volunteers receive 25 hours of free training in communication, listening, managing and assessing risk, and problem solving. The training is self-paced and done online. You’ll learn how to bring people in distress to a place of calm and practice skills that will be useful to you throughout life.
As we are investing in you throughout your time with us, our hope is that you will complete the training in a timely manner and look at this as a longer term commitment. The experience you gain over time is valuable and our goal is to have volunteers commit to 200 hours on the platform, which can take up to two years to complete, as we ask you to take one 2-4 hour shift per week.
Our Volunteer Training Support team is here to support you, answer any questions and provide feedback during training and throughout your time with Shout. You’ll be joining an incredibly supportive volunteer community and have access to the resources you need to do your role.
As a volunteer, you’ll be supporting people in distress, so it’s important we see the skills required to do that while you are in training. While most trainees complete the training and go on to volunteer, not everyone will pass the training. If this happens, there are other ways you can still support us.
Selection Criteria
A Shout Volunteer is kind and compassionate, a good listener, and has the ability to remain calm when supporting people in crisis. You will also:
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Understand the difference between being friendly and being a friend
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Be aware of your own mental health and wellbeing
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Be open-minded
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Be supportive
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Be reliable
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Be discreet and able to respect confidentiality at all times
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Be accepting and non-judgemental
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Be passionate about contributing some of your time to a cause such as Shout
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Adopt a growth mindset, and be willing to accept feedback
Requirements
- You must live in the United Kingdom or New Zealand while volunteering.
- You must be over 18 years of age.
- You will need a reliable internet connection and a private place to take your shift.
- All of your volunteering must be done using a laptop or desktop computer and Google Chrome.
It’s worth spending time thinking about the nature of the role, and whether it’s right for you. We support all texters, regardless of race, religion, sexual identity or issue. You will need to be comfortable addressing topics frequently discussed with texters (suicide, self-harm, depression, etc.) without compromising your own mental health.
Before you apply, please consider whether either of the following applies to you:
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Have you recently experienced grief, loss or change issue/s? For example; someone close to you has been ill or has died, you’ve lost your job, your relationship has ended.
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Is your current mental health and wellbeing in a place such that the stress and pressure of listening to the challenges of others would bring additional burden to you personally?
Benefits to Volunteers
The role is rewarding and can save lives. Shout Volunteers tell us they gain a sense of pride, satisfaction and purpose from taking conversations. They also tell us that their own wellbeing increases, they learn valuable skills and gain experience they can use at work and in their personal lives.
Volunteering can also be a great addition to your CV. You do not need to have any past experience in mental health to be a Shout Volunteer - we’ll provide you with all the training and support you need to do the role.
Application Process
You will need to create your account and fill in the application using a laptop or desktop computer and in a Google Chrome browser. This is a standard requirement for all of our systems at Shout, from the application through to the platform.
You should leave up to an hour to complete the form. As Shout is a text based service and we do not conduct in person interviews for our volunteer candidates what you write in your application and the strength of your references are how we get to know you.
We appreciate when candidates take the time to write thoughtful, considered answers. We recommend you review your application with an eye toward things like spelling, grammar and punctuation. While some of our texters will occasionally reach out using more informal text speak, our volunteers respond in full sentences and double check their messages for accuracy before hitting send.
Your application will be reviewed once we have received responses from both of your references. We ask for a personal reference and a professional reference. The personal reference can be a friend or colleague but the other must be someone who knows you professionally or has supervised you in some way.
This could be a manager or supervisor from where you work or a teacher or educator from where you study. We recommend you choose references who are able to speak to your ability to fulfil the selection criteria outlined above.
We do not accept references from family members. This includes your partner or their relatives, your children, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents or godparents.
Please allow up to a month for us to review your application and return a decision.
If your application is approved, you can book your place on training. Training groups usually start every two weeks and spaces are available to book a couple of months ahead. While you are in training and before you are allowed on the platform we will carry out a background check.
Shout is the UK’s only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
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 us
Age UK is the country's leading charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. The over-60s is the fastest-growing group in society and there are more of us than ever before. Ageing is not an illness, but it can be challenging. At Age UK we provide services and support at a national and local level to inspire, enable and support older people. We stand up and speak for all those who have reached later life, and also protect the long-term interests of future generations..
The role in a nutshell:
Volunteers help to keep our UK charity shops running like clockwork and are an essential part of everything that we do. Our charity shops raise vital funds that support the wide range of services Age UK delivers, so if you have some free time available and would like to help, we’d love to hear from you! Whether you are looking to gain new skills and experiences, use those you already have or are just looking for a way to get out and meet new people, then we have flexible options to suit you! What will you be doing?
Volunteer Shop Assistants carry out a wide range of tasks in their roles. You might be sorting and pricing stock, engaging with customers, ringing items through the till, keeping our shop floor full and organised or supporting with raffle ticket sales and promoting gift aid.
How would you be supported in this role?
When you begin your role, you will receive a mix of e-learning and in-person training to get you started. Throughout the role, you will receive refresher training as required as well as ongoing support, reimbursement for role-related expenses and the opportunity to further shape the volunteering you do.
Why do we need volunteers in this role?
Age UK operates charity shops to raise funds for the delivery of services for older people in need. Volunteers play a key role in the shop team, ensuring our shops are welcoming places in the community and selling the items that are generously donated to our organisation.
Additional information:
We offer a variety of flexible shifts for volunteers.
What skills, interests or experience might be helpful in this role?
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills and experiences. You don’t need any retail or shop experience as full training will be provided. What’s important to us is that you are a team player, open to learning, will follow Age UKs policies and be an excellent representative for the charity. We know that our shop teams are stronger when they are inclusive and representative of their communities, so we will do what we can to find a role which works for you.
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!
Inpatient unit Volunteers provide support to the kitchen staff by delivering meals and snacks to patients, collecting used crockery from patient rooms and washing up all staff & patient crockery and cutlery. Volunteers in this role also provide a warm welcome to visitors when required. This allows catering staff to concentrate on food preparation, and nursing staff to concentrate on patient care.
Full training provided. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
“Since helping at the Hospice of St Francis I feel as though my life has been much enriched”
IPU Volunteer
The Hospice of St Francis helps local people and their families, in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, to live their precious lives well.





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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 looking for volunteers to support us at our exciting Play & Learn Toddler Sessions at Lakeview Village Halls in Wixams (although we are also open to volunteers at any of our other sessions)
The sessions for Wixams take place on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, term time only, 9am to 11:30am. If you would like to volunteer and you are worried about childcare, please feel free to bring your other child/children to the session too! We are fully flexible with supporting parents in their volunteering journey.
We want to ensure all families feel valued and welcome and some of the activities you will be doing include:
• To support the engagement of parents in their child/ren’s development and learning.
• Setting up and tidying away activities
• Engage and play with the children
• Engage with the parents/carers through conversation
• Lead on specific activities if desired
• Support the planning and evaluation of sessions with Children Centre staff
• To support Children Centre staff in registering families by handing our and supporting families completing our registration form
• To promote ECP/One YMCA values and ethos
• Knowledge and experience of working with young children and/or families would be preferred as this is a very hands on role!
Training and support will be provided throughout your journey, we look forward to welcoming you to the ECP family!
Please note, you will be required to undergo a DBS check and 2 references will be taken up.
One YMCA's mission is to create supportive and energizing communities where young people can belong, contribute, and thrive.
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 highly organised and proactive administrator with excellent communication skills, looking to make a tangible impact from home? Do you want to build the essential administrative backbone of a transformative new charity?
REMIX is a dynamic new charity start-up on a mission to "remix young lives" from disadvantaged backgrounds across London. We aim to guide, mentor, and inspire young people through positive role modelling, comprehensive personal development, and vital employability skills. We're currently in our crucial set-up phase, and establishing efficient administrative systems is key to our successful launch and future impact.
We are seeking a dedicated Volunteer Administrator and Service Support to help us set up and manage our core administrative processes remotely. This is a vital opportunity to apply your expertise to a meaningful social cause, providing the organisational support that will enable REMIX to launch programmes and reach young people who need our support.
Who We're Looking For
We need an experienced, detail-oriented, and proactive individual with exceptional administrative and communication abilities. You'll likely possess:
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Proven Administrative Experience: Strong background in office administration, virtual assistance, or executive support.
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Exceptional Organisational Skills: Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to set up efficient filing systems (digital), manage schedules, and track tasks.
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Excellent English Skills: A very high level of proficiency in spoken, written, and reading English, crucial for drafting correspondence and taking accurate minutes.
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Strong People Skills: Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and warmly with Trustees, other volunteers, and external contacts.
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Proactive Mindset: A self-starter who can anticipate needs, identify areas for improvement, and take initiative.
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Computer Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace, and comfortable with online communication tools (e.g., video conferencing platforms).
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Presentation Skills: While not a primary focus, an understanding of clear presentation and document formatting is beneficial for creating professional outputs.
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Remote Work Capability: Reliable internet access, a suitable home office setup, and the discipline to work effectively independently.
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Passion for Social Change: A genuine commitment to REMIX's mission and empowering young people.
Your Role as Administrator and Service Support (Remote)
In this critical set-up phase, you will be instrumental in:
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Setting Up Admin Systems: Helping to establish efficient digital filing systems, contact databases, and communication protocols.
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Meeting Support: Attending virtual meetings (e.g., Board meetings) to accurately write and type up clear, concise minutes.
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Correspondence Management: Drafting and managing emails and other written communications, ensuring professional and timely responses.
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Document Management: Organising and maintaining digital files, policies, and other important charity documents.
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General Administrative Duties: Providing ongoing administrative support as needed to ensure the smooth running of the charity's initial operations.
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Process Improvement: Identifying and suggesting improvements to administrative workflows to enhance efficiency.
What We Offer
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The unique chance to build the foundational administrative systems of a brand-new charity, directly impacting its efficiency and effectiveness.
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An incredible opportunity to apply your administrative expertise to a profound social cause, knowing your work directly enables life-changing programmes.
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Flexibility of a fully remote volunteer role, allowing you to contribute from anywhere with an internet connection.
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Collaboration with a passionate and strategic Board of Trustees and the founding team.
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The satisfaction of knowing you are helping to create a well-organised and impactful organisation that will genuinely "remix young lives."
This is a voluntary role, requiring an estimated commitment of approximately 3-8 hours per week for a period of estimated duration, 6 months initially to help us establish these vital administrative foundations. We are flexible and can work around your availability.
Ready to Organise a Brighter Future with REMIX?
If you are a proactive, experienced administrator with excellent people and organisational skills, eager to make a lasting difference from a remote setting, we'd love to hear from you.
Help us build the efficient backbone that will enable REMIX to "remix young lives" across London!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.