Volunteer volunteer roles in sydenham, greater london
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Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do and we'd love you to join us. We have a huge number of exciting and rewarding roles from directly supporting an animal in your home, or one of our centres across the UK, to supporting our shops and educational services. You may even wish to belong to our Pet Loss Support line. Find out more about the ideal role for you. Volunteering is fun and rewarding. We have centres and shops across England and Wales where you can get involved. Just search Blue Cross Volunteering for more info. Thank you.
Please apply online at the web address above.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As a Group Leader, you’ll play a key role in delivering our life-changing therapeutic services by co-facilitating weekly self-help groups. Using a proven model rooted in Exposure-Response Therapy and CBT, you'll help guide members through understanding their conditions and moving toward recovery.
We’ll train you to confidently co-lead sessions with another volunteer. All you need is empathy, warmth, and a genuine desire to support others. Lived experience of anxiety, OCD, or phobias is a bonus, not a must. We ask for a commitment of just 2 hours a week for at least 12 months.
You’ll be part of something truly meaningful—helping others while growing personally and professionally.
What will you be doing?
Therapeutic Responsibilities
- Co-facilitate therapeutic guided self-help groups every week.
- Interact with relevant service users to arrange their initial attendance at therapeutic groups.
- Consistently work within the scope of your training and recognise the limits of your practice.
- Liaise closely with the organisation's Clinical Director to discuss challenging cases and clinical concerns.
- Inform the Clinical Director of any expected instances of absence two weeks before the event.
- Administrative Responsibilities
- Record service users' attendance every week.
- Maintain service user attendance databases to the highest possible standards of accuracy and detail.
- Disseminate psychometric measures to service users by the organisation's evaluation strategy
- Promote a culture of evaluation amongst service users attending your groups to enhance the amount of individualised feedback available to them.
- Respond to service user enquiries, and organisational communications, in an appropriately timely manner.
- Actively engage in the initial training workshops that are provided by the organisation.
- Maintain a commitment to continual personal development and engage in additional training opportunities when provided.
- Actively engage in organised peer reflective practices
- Make use of the organisation-wide digital communication channels to share and learn therapeutic practices.
• Safeguarding - It is every volunteer's responsibility to safeguard and protect adults and children from abuse, regardless of the setting in which your care takes place. It is the volunteer's responsibility to be aware of the charity's policies and procedures and proactively maintain safeguarding procedural knowledge.
Additional Responsibilities
- Adhere to all organisational policies and procedures.
- Support the organisation's promotion of a positive approach to diversity and inclusion, treating others with dignity and respect.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, taking account of their age, religion or belief, ethnicity, sex, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or maternity status and any disability.
- Maintain an approachable nature, ensuring that your conduct towards colleagues is open and honest, dealing with differences in opinion in ways which avoid offence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description
We need dedicated volunteers to work at our Kentish Town store. If you have a passion for fashion (especially second-hand), amazing customer service skills and you are keen to learn new skills, then this opportunity is for you. As a volunteer you will also be involved in receiving, sorting, steaming, and pricing our lovely donations, serving at the till, and using your creativity to create displays around the shop. Training will be provided. As a volunteer, you will be helping to raise money for the Octavia Foundation and support the work we do in the local community.
About Octavia Foundation Shops
We are Octavia. Founded by the Victorian philanthropist Octavia Hill in the 1860s, our work today covers three areas: homes, support, and care. We provide Londoners with quality, affordable housing, allowing many people to remain in the city who otherwise would have been priced out. We empower people, connecting them with opportunities for a better life. And we look after the elderly and vulnerable, with tailored and personalized care. We are for hope, for communities, and for connections. For the common good.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for friendly volunteers who adhere to our values of being reliable, respectful, responsible, and resourceful. You will be a good team member who we can expect to volunteer in our shops for a minimum of 4 hours a week.
Practical Considerations
We do reimburse Travel and Lunch expenses in line with our policy.
Job Type: Volunteer
Pay: n/a
Benefits:
- Travel Expenses claimable
- Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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It’s fantastic that you’d like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. As a Move on Volunteer, you will be using your own lived experience of moving on to support our clients. We are looking for short-term volunteers to help us find new ways of supporting our clients on a 1-2-1 basis and of developing their independent living skills to move on away from homelessness.
*This opportunity is only open to people who have lived experience of homelessness.
Please see all locations and the time commitments we are currently recruiting for in this role:
London-Monday-Friday, between 9am-5pm, minimum 4 hours per week.
In this role, you will be supporting with all or some of the following tasks:
• Reaching out to clients living in some of our services and supporting them develop important life skills so they can move on to an independent life away from homelessness when ready. • Working with specific clients on building their confidence, looking after their health and wellbeing, managing their budget and own accommodation (e.g. tenancy agreement obligations and rights). • Exploring local learning services and community groups, supporting these clients to get involved and creating resources to empower them to continue their involvement. • Meeting with progression coaches and project workers to record and review move on progress and actions. • Adhering to St Mungo’s Policies and Procedures at all times.
Do I need to have any specific skills?
• Lived experience of moving on from homelessness • Good literacy and numeracy skills. • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. • Reliable IT skills and experience in online searches and completing online forms. • A friendly personality, good interpersonal skills with enthusiasm and motivation. • An understanding of the causes of homelessness and its impact. • Genuine interest in and commitment to St Mungo’s work and client group. • An understanding of and commitment to diversity & equality.
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Do you enjoy walking, meeting others and having a good chat? If so, we have the perfect volunteering role for you?
Facilitating a weekly walking group, you will contribute to a timetable to support people to reduce isolation, improve their physical activity, self-care and create a community for them to come together to build connections and friendships.
Join our team and inspire others to exercise through a weekly walk. You will create an opportunity for people to support each other, provide that additional boost to exercise and go for a walk even when they may not be feeling the motivation.
What you will be doing
- Coordinate and facilitate weekly walks in local parks to the service alongside other volunteers
- Meet with the walking group weekly
- Hold conversations with people attending the group, checking in on their wellbeing and providing a listening ear/friendly face
- Keep a record of attendees, provide feedback, and report any concerns to the staff team
- Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages participation
The skills you need
- Inspire and motivate people to attend the walking group
- Ability to identify, manage any possible risks that may arise during the walking group. Training will be provided
- Willing and able to go on a weekly walk lasting approximately 60-90 minutes
- Good communication skills
- Calm and patient approach
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.




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*Join AfriLife M.I.N.D. as Volunteer Trustee Director
Southeast London (Remote/in-person)
Voluntary, flexible hours
Deadline: 18 August 2025
Send CV,+ 2 references + short interest note:
Are you a values-driven leader in social justice, mental health and community empowerment? We’re seeking two Trustee Directors to guide our mission empowering BAME communities with culturally responsive, (w)holistic care.
Who We Are
AfriLife M.I.N.D. is a profit-for-purpose setup transforming lives through mental, emotional, physical and social wellbeing services. We centre BAME lived experience and deliver inclusive, culturally competent supporting health and wellbeing.
Our Approach
We apply a (w)holistic lens—recognising how health, identity and community intertwine. Our work is rooted in compassion, collaboration and cultural relevance.
Our Values
- Abundance: investing in purpose and growth
- Empowerment: helping people own their lives
- Introspection: reflecting to refine impact
- Unity: celebrating diversity and solidarity
About the Role
You’ll help shape strategic direction, uphold strong governance and drive mission growth. Collaborate with a passionate board and contribute your expertise to help us thrive.
You Bring
- Experience in leadership, governance or community development
- Strategic thinking and a collaborative spirit
- Passion for health, education or social equity
- Commitment to inclusive, values-led service
- Bonus: interest in (w)holistic living or plant-based lifestyles
What You Gain
- A meaningful leadership role in a grassroots organisation
- The chance to influence positive change and grow your network
- A platform to live your values and make a real difference
Note
All Trustee Directors must be registered with Companies House, providing basic personal details (name, birth year, service address, nationality) for public record—standard UK requirement.
We welcome applications from African, Caribbean and other ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with lived mental health experience and those with diverse abilities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description
We need dedicated volunteers to work at our Finchley Road store. If you have a passion for fashion (especially second-hand), amazing customer service skills and you are keen to learn new skills, then this opportunity is for you. As a volunteer you will also be involved in receiving, sorting, steaming, and pricing our lovely donations, serving at the till, and using your creativity to create displays around the shop. Training will be provided. As a volunteer, you will be helping to raise money for the Octavia Foundation and support the work we do in the local community.
About Octavia Foundation Shops
We are Octavia. Founded by the Victorian philanthropist Octavia Hill in the 1860s, our work today covers three areas: homes, support, and care. We provide Londoners with quality, affordable housing, allowing many people to remain in the city who otherwise would have been priced out. We empower people, connecting them with opportunities for a better life. And we look after the elderly and vulnerable, with tailored and personalized care. We are for hope, for communities, and for connections. For the common good.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for friendly volunteers who adhere to our values of being reliable, respectful, responsible, and resourceful. You will be a good team member who we can expect to volunteer in our shops for a minimum of 4 hours a week.
Practical Considerations
We do reimburse Travel and Lunch expenses in line with our policy.
Job Type: Volunteer
Pay: n/a
Benefits:
- Travel Expenses claimable
- Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description
We need dedicated volunteers to work at our South Kensington store. If you have a passion for fashion (especially second-hand), amazing customer service skills and you are keen to learn new skills, then this opportunity is for you. As a volunteer you will also be involved in receiving, sorting, steaming, and pricing our lovely donations, serving at the till, and using your creativity to create displays around the shop. Training will be provided. As a volunteer, you will be helping to raise money for the Octavia Foundation and support the work we do in the local community.
About Octavia Foundation Shops
We are Octavia. Founded by the Victorian philanthropist Octavia Hill in the 1860s, our work today covers three areas: homes, support, and care. We provide Londoners with quality, affordable housing, allowing many people to remain in the city who otherwise would have been priced out. We empower people, connecting them with opportunities for a better life. And we look after the elderly and vulnerable, with tailored and personalized care. We are for hope, for communities, and for connections. For the common good.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for friendly volunteers who adhere to our values of being reliable, respectful, responsible, and resourceful. You will be a good team member who we can expect to volunteer in our shops for a minimum of 4 hours a week.
Practical Considerations
We do reimburse Travel and Lunch expenses in line with our policy.
Job Type: Volunteer
Pay: n/a
Benefits:
- Travel Expenses claimable
- Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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VOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATOR
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 Administrator volunteers are the lynchpin our local branch activities. They act as the first point of contact, ensure useful information is circulated to other members and help us make sure we keep all the data and details we need up to date.
What the role involves
This is a varied role that each branch tends to do a bit differently, but it will involve:
• Keeping records and data up to date and taking notes at meetings
• Preparing mail-outs
• Answering enquiries
• Accessing the branch Remap Email and Portal accounts
• Booking venues for meetings
• Ensuring branch members are aware of current agreements/activities
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
• Confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email
• Comfortable organising the administration of a group
• Able to follow Remap policies and procedures
• Able to understand and apply our risk management system
• Able to apply disability, equality, and inclusion practices
• Able to keep people’s personal details safe• 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 aims and values
You’ll also need to complete the induction checklist and some online training.
If it works better for you, there’s a possibility this role could be done remotely.
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 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.
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Do you enjoy walking, meeting others and having a good chat? If so, we have the perfect volunteering role for you?
Facilitating a weekly walking group, you will contribute to a timetable to support people to reduce isolation, improve their physical activity, self-care and create a community for them to come together to build connections and friendships.
Join our team and inspire others to exercise through a weekly walk. You will create an opportunity for people to support each other, provide that additional boost to exercise and go for a walk even when they may not be feeling the motivation.
What you will be doing
- Coordinate and facilitate weekly walks in local parks to the service alongside other volunteers
- Meet with the walking group weekly
- Hold conversations with people attending the group, checking in on their wellbeing and providing a listening ear/friendly face
- Keep a record of attendees, provide feedback, and report any concerns to the staff team
- Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages participation
The skills you need
- Inspire and motivate people to attend the walking group
- Ability to identify, manage any possible risks that may arise during the walking group. Training will be provided
- Willing and able to go on a weekly walk lasting approximately 60-90 minutes
- Good communication skills
- Calm and patient approach
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.




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Role: Welcome volunteer
Team: Tooting Hub – CARAS ESOL (Youth/Adult)
Supervised by: Team Project Coordinator
Location: Tooting Hub site
Activity times: Monday or Wednesday
Time commitment: 2 hour shifts on a rolling basis.
We ask that volunteers commit for a minimum of 4 months
About CARAS:
Community Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (CARAS) is a registered charity that has been supporting refugees and asylum-seekers since 2002 empowering them to integrate and engage in the local community.
Arriving as an asylum seeker/refugee can be a disempowering experience. Difficulties with language, accessing services and overcoming prejudice are ever-present. As an organisation we are committed to work alongside refugees to overcome those challenges, and to help them build their lives.
We offer group support and targeted support work. We offer a range of activities including: ESOL classes; social and recreational activities such as youth club, drama, trips, and family activities; educational support for young people; and casework and advocacy support.
Our values are at the centre of all our work:
• Kindness: CARAS will nurture all who are part of our community, helping everyone to develop their skills, talents, and interests.
• Justice: CARAS will strive for social justice following a rights-based approach in all our work and challenging instances when rights are not upheld in wider society.
• Empowerment: CARAS works alongside people, recognising and respecting their skills and strengths and striving together for better outcomes.
• ‘With’ not ‘for’: CARAS will put the voices, opinions, experiences and needs of its beneficiaries at the heart of all that we do.
About the Role:
We are currently recruiting a team of volunteers to join our new Welcome team at Tooting Hub. This is a new role. Welcome volunteers will provide a friendly face to existing community members attending our regular projects. They will also be the important ‘face of CARAS and our welcome at the door’ to people attending projects for the first time, to visitors and to people dropping in unannounced to enquire about CARAS’s service. Volunteers will meet and greet, and ensure all visitors are responded to appropriately and introduced to the relevant member of staff, activity, project, or meeting. There will be an administrative element to the role (updating registers and emailing enquiries to CARAS staff, for example).
Who will you be?
We work hard to ensure our services feel welcoming and inclusive. It is important that this new team is representative of our diverse local and internal CARAS community. Whether you are new to volunteering with CARAS or are a regular volunteer looking to vary your role or a community member wanting to develop some leadership skills or volunteering experience, this might be the exact project for you.
Volunteer Tasks and Responsibilities:
· Signing up to a shift/s on the Tooting HUB welcome team rota
· Able to be at Tooting Hub in person to complete agreed shifts
· Welcoming staff, volunteers, existing and potential new community members and visitors
· Ensuring all visitors are responded to appropriately and introduced to the relevant member of staff, activity, project, or meeting
· Ensuring everyone completes the onsite register on arrival to comply with safeguarding, health and safety and fire evacuation policies
· Taking agreed initial intake information for new / drop in visitors wanting to attend a taster activity
· Conducting induction tours of the building and introductions to facilities, key staff, and partners
Requirements (all experience can be from paid or voluntary roles):
Essential:
· A calm, friendly, kind, and patient approach
· Happy and confident to meet new people and put them at their ease
· Excellent communication skills, especially with people with varying levels of English
· To be non-judgemental and able to engage with people from diverse backgrounds
· Confidence in using one’s own judgement to follow agreed policy
· Good IT admin skills in using Microsoft office, outlook, Google search, online forms etc
· A commitment to confidentiality and data protection
· Punctual and reliable
· To be able to volunteer on Mondays or Wednesdays for a minimum of four months
Desirable:
· Lived experience of seeking sanctuary and/ or the UK immigration system.
· Personal experience of working with people seeking asylum.
· Proficiency in one or more of the following community languages: Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish, Oromo, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, Somali, Tigrinya, Urdu, or Vietnamese.
We will prioritise applicants with lived experience of the asylum process.
Benefits to Volunteering:
· Learn about issues relating to refugees and people seeking asylum.
· Work as part of a friendly, welcoming team.
· Develop your skills and competencies.
· Be able to access relevant training, including safeguarding training.
· Obtain a reference from us relating to your placement after 3 months’ regular volunteering
· All volunteers must complete an enhanced DBS check for working with young people and attend training with us before starting. *
· You will also receive training and support relevant to your specific role.
We provide firm foundations for new-arrival asylum seekers to build happy and successful lives.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Greenwich + Docklands International Festival (GDIF) is London's leading festival of free outdoor theatre and performing arts. It is supported by a team of 150 volunteers, and is proud to be the first festival in the UK to be awarded Platinum level in Attitude is Everything's Live Events Access Charter.
The festival runs from 22 August - 6 September 2025.
GDIF is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to play an essential role in the festival’s delivery. Whether it's providing a friendly face to visitors, being a team leader, or championing access in the arts, the experience will be yours to make your own.
Volunteer requirements
Anyone aged 18 or over.
Friendly and reliable people, with an interest in art.
Those that can give 15 hours of their time (3 approx. 4 hour shifts plus training), or want to commit to more!
Volunteer responsibilities
Whether this is your first-time volunteering anywhere or you’re looking to add leadership or festival access support experience to your CV, we have the role for you!
General festival volunteer: The smiling face of the festival! Helping out in a Front of House capacity, ensuring that audience members have a wonderful experience at GDIF. Duties involve collecting audience feedback, helping audiences find their way around and collecting donations to support the festival.
Team Leader: Would you like to help coordinate a team? We are looking for confident people to help coordinate volunteer teams at this year’s festival. Team leaders will be chosen before the festival and given additional training.
Access Champion: Passionate about accessibility? We put provision in each year to make the festival as accessible as possible to our D/deaf and disabled audiences. In this role you would help broaden access to art by supporting the access team across our events. Access champions will be chosen before the festival and given additional training.
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Breadwinners Part-Time Volunteer Coordinator (ProBono)
Flour Salt and Time Video / Stories / Participatory Action Research and Environmental Impact Report 2025
Job title: Part-Time Volunteer Coordinator (Probono) - London
Reporting to: Head of Programmes
Remuneration: £0 (Pro-Bono, Volunteering role)
Duration: 6 Months commitment, with a potential further extension.
Location: London, several central areas and expanding reach. Coworking Office Space in Brixton.
Work Style: Approx 2-5 hrs per week (depending on the time of year), Both F2F and online meetings, preferably on Wednesdays.
Start: Aug 2025 / Apply ASAP as we interview and recruit as applications come, no more applications will be taken after 15th July 2025
Volunteer Coordinator
Are you an organized and enthusiastic communicator with a passion for supporting young refugees and asylum seekers? Breadwinners is looking for a pro bono Volunteer Coordinator to help us find and support the amazing people who power our work. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of our operations, building relationships and ensuring our volunteer mentors have a positive and impactful experience.
What you'll do:
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Be the first point of contact: Regularly monitor our volunteer email inbox and respond to enquiries from potential volunteers promptly and professionally.
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Build connections: Communicate warmly and effectively with prospective mentors, answering their questions and guiding them through their initial interest.
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Strengthen partnerships: Liaise with our recruitment partners to ensure a steady stream of enthusiastic individuals.
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Spread the word: Proactively recruit new volunteers through engaging email campaigns and social media outreach.
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Guide the journey: Usher potential volunteers through our recruitment and onboarding process, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience from start to finish.
Who you are:
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An excellent communicator, both written and verbal
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Highly organised with a keen eye for detail
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Proficient in using email and social media for outreach
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Empathetic and patient, with a genuine desire to help others
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Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
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Able to use Google Platform, EventBrite, and Salesforce
Why volunteer with us?
This is a great opportunity to be part of a fun and friendly community and to join the motivated and inspiring Breadwinners team. You'll play a vital role in helping us achieve our mission by connecting us with the dedicated volunteers who make our work possible. You'll gain valuable experience in recruitment, communication, and project coordination within a supportive and friendly environment.
You will be working with the Head of Programmes, Core team and community of volunteers and young people to grow and improve our Volunteer Mentors Recruitment. You will have the chance to see the impact your work has, meet and support amazing young people who deserve better opportunities, and work together on the strategy of Breadwinners. Please apply as soon as possible, by submitting your cover letter and CV following instructions on website. Please use “BW - Volunteer Coordinator” as the email subject. We will arrange interviews for great applications as they come in. No more applications will be taken after the 15th of July 2025.
We support young refugees well-being by providing them with work, training and mentoring.





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Opportunity: Writer / Journalist / Storyteller
Help Us Tell Stories That Matter – Join SayAphasia
Do you believe stories can change lives?
Can you listen with empathy, write with heart, and give voice to those often unheard?
SayAphasia is looking for a volunteer writer / journalist / storyteller to help shine a light on the lived experiences of people with aphasia — a communication disorder that affects a person’s ability to use language.
What You'll Do:
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Interview people with aphasia and their families
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Craft meaningful articles and blog posts
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Collaborate with our team to research and gather stories
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Help raise awareness of aphasia
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Support our mission to create a more inclusive, understanding world
What We’re Looking For:
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A personable, empathetic and patient communicator
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Strong writing, interviewing, or journalism skills
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Curiosity and willingness to learn about aphasia
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A flexible, open mind and an inclusive approach
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Commitment to completing a short induction course on communicating with people who have aphasia
This is perfect for you if:
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You're a journalist, blogger or writer looking to make an impact
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You’re passionate about people, inclusion, and human stories
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You want to build your portfolio while doing good
Additional Creative Skills Welcome:
Are you skilled in videography, photography, or audio recording?
We’d love to harness your talents to bring stories to life in multimedia formats — short films, audio clips, photo essays and more. Visual and sound storytelling can be especially powerful when working with individuals who communicate in different ways.
Why Volunteer?
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Build your portfolio with real-world impact
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Learn from a caring community and support network
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Be part of a mission-driven charity, led by people with aphasia
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Spread empathy and amplify voices that are often overlooked
Please send a covering letter outlining why you wish to volunteer for this role and an up to date CV outlining your skills and experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you believe that no one in North and East London should have to call the streets ‘their home’ and that everyone deserves the right to a safe, secure, and settled home?
If yes, we are the opportunity for you!
Citadel Community Connectors London is a community-based, volunteer-led support service, designed to help end homelessness and make a real difference to the lives of those who need it most.
Our volunteers help individuals both emotionally and practically in making the move to safe and secure housing. This can include finding and settling into a new home, setting up utilities and bills, sourcing furniture and decorating. Volunteers also help individuals to connect and engage with relevant support providers and networks to help ensure new tenancies are a success.
Our support can be as simple as having a coffee, providing a listening ear, and letting an individual know that someone cares. Our volunteers also bring us ideas, and experiences to shape how we make a difference.
Volunteers receive a full induction, training, and ongoing supervision. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in the community while connecting with like-minded, caring individuals.
We ask that you commit to volunteering for at least an hour a week, for up to six months, and participate in our induction, training, and ongoing support. We will arrange a DBS check, and you will be entitled to reasonable expenses and travel costs.
Could you lend a hand and be part of the solution?
If you live in any of the following Northeast London boroughs Newham, Havering, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Hackney, Islington, Barnet, or Enfield or if you are willing to travel across boroughs, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Volunteer part-time
Contract length: 6 months Expected hours: 1-3 hrs per week
Benefits:Travel and Refreshments costs
Schedule: Flexitime (Mornings, afternoon or evening) Work Location: In person
Contract length: 6 months
Expected hours: 1 – 3 per week
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.