Volunteering projects volunteer volunteer roles in keynsham, bristol
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How you can make a difference:
Are you a painter, illustrator, knitter or potter? You might be a sports teacher, a music student or even a professional writer. If you are dedicated to supporting young people and you’ve got a super skill you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you!
A sibling or young carer is a young person who lives with a family member with a disability, such as a parent or sibling, often providing support or care. Here at Sense, we know that it’s not always easy being a young carer, or the sibling of a disabled person. Their wellbeing and happiness are just as important. That is why we deliver activities and sessions specifically for young people aged 5-18, who have a caring role for a parent or have a sibling with a disability.
We run a wide range of virtual group sessions after school and at weekends. Our sessions are designed to meet the interests of the young people we support, supporting their wellbeing, giving them opportunities to socialise with other siblings and young carers, and providing a fun break that is just for them.
We are looking for volunteers to share their skills and engage groups of young people through fun, interactive, and accessible Zoom workshops. Volunteers will have experience in one of the following skills, either through study, teaching, running a business, or delivering workshops. Please note you only need one of the following skill areas to apply, however if you have experience in more than one, please do let us know:
- Arts/drawing
- Crafts/creative projects
- Sports/fitness
- Music
- Graphics/design/animation
- Gaming
- Creative writing
We welcome your application if you have another area of expertise you believe would be a great opportunity for young people to partake in.
This a great opportunity to utilise your own skills and experience to deliver impactful recreational sessions to siblings and young carers across the country. You do not need to have previous experience working with siblings or young carers, we will provide you with training and ongoing support to equip you for your role.
Our staff team will be there to support you every step of the way. The volunteer role is really flexible – you might run workshops after school, evenings, or any time at the weekend – once a month, twice a month, or more if you’d like! You will build up a great rapport with the young people and gain amazing experience supporting them each month.
Benefits:
What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?
- A reference following your commitment (at least 6 months)
- Flexible volunteering hours
- Reimbursed expenses*
- Full training and ongoing support, as well as ‘upskill’ opportunities
- Joining a family of wonderful volunteers
- Learning about the experiences of siblings and young carers and those with disabilities
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Gaining experience of working with young people
*Expenses have to be pre-agreed
Additional Information:
- Location: Virtual, so we’re keen to hear from people all around the UK
- Time commitment: Estimated 3–5 hours a month, depending on the activity
- Duration: minimum 6 months
- Age minimum: 18
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Winners Group Initiative
Winners Group Initiative works to improve the lives of marginalized youth, women, children, and people living with HIV/AIDS through education, entrepreneurship, and sustainable, community-driven change. Addressing challenges such as poor-quality education, inadequate healthcare, discrimination against marginalized groups, and lack of skills, they run four key programs. Education provides resources and support to 10 local public primary schools, with special focus on girls’ education. Community Development fosters collective action and skills training for employment. Advocacy empowers marginalized voices to influence decisions. Health promotes preventive care, strengthens local facilities, and extends grassroots services—creating lasting, equitable improvements in the community.
Volunteer Board Member
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
In their capacity, they will offer guidance to the organization, manage international partnerships, and use they experience to strategize and implement action plans that will assist the organization in meeting its objectives and goals. This is a flexible role only 10 hour per week, there are no monthly meetings unless you request for it to communicate with the organization on your progress. The organization will be sharing with you of all their work through your desired communication mode regularly.
Weekly Time Commitment
10+ hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
6+ months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.
We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons.
Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.
We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace.
Join us in leading positive change!
Quilombo UK is looking for an experienced Research Assistant, who would love to join a growing organisation.
The Research Assistant role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to:
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Gain experience in the Third Sector.
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Develop their skills and management experience; or just simply 'give something back to their community'.
The role provides you with flexibility and autonomy at work. Where necessary, specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.
Main Responsibilities
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Since its creation, Quilombo UK has collected a great amount of information, evidence and items through projects, fundraisers, events etc.
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We are looking for a team member to find published materials related to Quilombo UK key objectives and interests, especially cultural and racial diversity, and stereotypes in UK communities. The materials include all types of evidence, articles, journals, newspaper columns, local and global news stories.
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The researcher will help to collect information that can be used as an evidence base to help inform future activities, and also in exhibitions, workshops, and community events.
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We are looking for a self-starter who can source, collect, and share relevant materials independently. You will also be working closely with our Professional Development Programme participants in relevant areas such as Marketing and PR.
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Provide written reports as and when required. To undertake additional duties as required for the role.
General tasks
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Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.
Essential:
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You will need to have good written skills and be able to explain concepts and projects concisely and accurately.
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You will be self-starting and willing to research the various projects that we have carried out and catalogue all the evidence collected.
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You will need to have good communication and team-working skills as you will be working closely with Marketing & PR and other members.
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Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
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Be computer literate - a good understanding of Microsoft Word is essential and Excel skills are beneficial although support from other members will be provided if necessary.
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To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
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Be a strong team player.
Desirable
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Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
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Proficiency in Microsoft and Excel
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Can work without much supervision.
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.
Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.
QUILOMBO UK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment that values diversity and promotes equality for all employees. As part of our commitment to upholding these principles, we adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Equality Act 2010. We firmly believe in creating a workplace where all individuals are respected and treated fairly. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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AHO Head of Fundraising (unpaid, Volunteer role)
Responsibilities and Duties
The Volunteer Head of Fundraising assists the Director of Fundraising in developing and implementing a comprehensive multi-year funding strategy that encompasses diverse income streams, working collaboratively with senior leadership to coordinate efforts and maintain an up-to-date funding pipeline.
The Volunteer Grants Head assists the Director of Fundraising to:
- Develop and drive a multi-year fundraising strategy to support the organisation's growth ambitions. To include a mix of both existing and new income streams and the resources needed to reach the goals.
- Work with the CEO, Director of Fundraising, and Grant Managers to implement the strategy in a coordinated and effective way.
- Create and maintain the fundraising pipeline, keeping it up to date in the CRM, in collaboration with other Volunteers and staff members.
- Lead on fortnightly Business Development meetings to keep everyone aligned and updated.
- Lead the development of new income streams, including government procurement opportunities and individual donations.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure alignment between income generation and programme delivery.
- Work closely with the Board of Directors to establish and leverage networks and opportunities.
Essential Skills, knowledge, and behaviours:
- Proven track record of developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies at a senior level.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding income targets across multiple income streams.
- Experience managing multiple income streams, including statutory income, individual, corporate, and grant fundraising
- Strong leadership and people management skills with experience developing high-performing teams
- Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
- Financial acumen, including budgeting, reporting, and performance analysis
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including bid writing and donor presentations
- Strategic thinker with a proactive, innovative, and resilient approach
- Knowledge of fundraising regulation, GDPR, and best practice in supporter stewardship
Please note that this is an unpaid role. Don't apply if you plan to negotiate a pay or deal. Volunteering allows people to give their time for free to society while gaining the experience they need when applying for future paid jobs.
For the full role description and other volunteer opportunities, please visit our website.
How to apply
Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter using the Charity Job system. If you use any method other than the one specified, we will not review your application.
Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter using the Charity Job system. If you use any method other than the one specified, we will not review your application. CV without a cover letter will not be processed.
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.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Events Officer has the responisbility of organising (along with the help of a Trustee Events Manager) our magical visits to children/adults with LD, this could be at the hospital, social groups, refugee centres, libraries etc etc.
They will monitor the chapter email for submitted event booking forms (some of these will come from events organised by the Events Manager on Trustees). These will then be added to the calendar and advertised to volunteers. They will ensure each event organised has a handful of volunteers confirmed within a week of the event itself. They will then provide information and support to a Lead Volunteer to run the events. They will ensure that regular events are being attended by volunteers and that they have the costume and materials that are needed for these. They will follow up after events to ensure social media posts are made, hours are uploaded and that costumes are returned. They will ensure that all volunteers are attending events.
* To bring children's dreams to life * To provide a professional service * To bring fun to both children and volunteers




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our Friends Ageing Better (FAB) project is looking for volunteer hosts for our weekly FAB Phone Cafe. In this role you'll be helping to create a friendly, welcoming space and community connections with a group of older people facing isolation.
At Age UK Bristol, we want to change the way we age. We aim to keep people aged 55+ well and active, encouraging Bristol to be an Age Friendly city. We do this in 3 ways - through providing practical help and supporting people’s emotional and physical wellbeing in a range of ways depending on their needs. In addition, we want to prevent people from needing our help wherever possible. We do this in our strategic work, where we aim to create the conditions for older adults to remain healthy and independent.
We are currently looking for volunteers for our Phone Cafes on
Tuesdays 11:00-12:00 and 2:00-3:00pm
This role involves
- Welcoming older people who are new to the telephone group.
- Facilitating conversation in the group
- Keeping attendance sheets for group participants.
- Providing information about events and activities happening in the local area with the support of the FAB team
The qualities and skills required for this role are
- A friendly disposition, with the ability to create a welcoming atmosphere and include people so as to encourage an enjoyable experience.
- Ability to be assertive and intervene if necessary, for instance manage group members who may dominate the conversation
- Reliability and punctuality – calls need to run on time.
- Access to a reliable internet connection and a computer or tablet.
- Confidence in using new software so that calls run on time and everyone connects with the group (training provided; the platform we use is quite straightforward and easy to learn).
- Good verbal communication skills to make everyone feel as comfortable as possible and encourage shyer callers.
- An understanding of the needs of older people.
- Ability to respond to any Safeguarding concerns and keep the environment safe.
- Willingness to follow Age UK Bristol’s policies, such as Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities, and to complete any training and admin needed to perform the role.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
Working closely with the Grants Managers and under the Head of Fundraising and other members of the senior Volunteer Grant Team, the Grants Coordinator (Unpaid Volunteer) will research, write grants, maintain, and coordinate fundraising efforts for AHO, with a target of a £5m yearly income by the end of 2030.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The role of Grants Coordinator (Unpaid Volunteer) will research, maintain and coordinate
- Research, write and manage a pipeline of trusts and foundations, aid grants and public sector tenders and contracts that offer unrestricted and programmatic funding.
- Initiate new and manage existing relationships with trusts and other grant-making bodies through emails, calls, meetings, and attendance at events.
- Organise and lead regular fundraising meetings with the Head of Fundraising and the senior team.
- Write and lead on applications, bringing together information and expertise from colleagues as necessary.
- Lead and manage the reporting process to existing funders, bringing together input from colleagues as necessary.
- Attend and assist with public-facing events organised by AHO or others when necessary.
- Work with the senior team to write compelling concept notes and presentations for new areas of work.
- Work with staff and Volunteers across AHO to produce compelling and successful fundraising bids.
- Closely monitor deadlines for applications and reporting, proactively and confidently liaising with relevant staff for timely and high-quality submissions.
- Identify new opportunities for unrestricted and project funding from a range of sources, including trusts, grants and charitable foundations; European, national and local government; individual supporters; and commercial opportunities.
- Develop and maintain general content and resources in line with branding, such as presentations and texts for staff to reference and share with potential funders.
- Contribute to quarterly Board papers through pipeline updates and the CEO's report.
- Contribute on an ad hoc basis to any other reasonable activity as requested by senior staff.
- Very occasional travel to Africa and other Diaspora for work with our sister organisation, AHO EU and to regions in England where colleagues are based.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Key Competencies
- Experience in awarding, managing or applying for grants.
- Experience in awarding, managing or applying for grants.
- Strong knowledge of UK, EU, and US legislation, accounting requirements and good practice relating to grant awarding and reporting.
- Experience in using a CRM system or database.
- Experience in efficiently managing and delivering grant-funded projects and programmes in low settings
- Ability to work unsupervised, a motivated self-starter, with robust problem-solving, administrative, and multi-tasking skills and is good at follow-through.
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to assimilate and digest large volumes of information.
- Strong attention to detail and strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage workload effectively and to work with changing priorities and time pressures.
- Ability to occasionally adjust working hours to fit with multiple time zones as required.
- Strong written and communication skills. You will be able to present information in a compelling way through proposals, memos and PowerPoint presentations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people from different cultures and backgrounds
- Desire to contribute to new ideas and ways of working to develop improved models, processes and use of technology in grant-making.
- Outstanding partnership management skills, with the ability to support and establish highly collaborative internal and external partnerships.
- Experience with databases/grant-management systems is desirable but not necessary.
- Financial and budget management skills are desirable but not necessary.
- Ability in English, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Swahili, and Chinese is desirable but not necessary.
Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter using the Charity Job system. If you use any method other than the one specified, we will not review your application.
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.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are searching for a enthusiastic volunteer to become the Newcastle chapter's Social Media Officer. The primary role is to ensure the smooth every day running of the social media accounts. This involves responding to messages (even if it’s just sign posting) and replying to comments. They should try to ensure growth of the social media account including Facebook and Instagram with the potential of Twitter. They should make use of the Facebook groups to create an engaging atmosphere for members and chase lead volunteers to ensure they post on the page and group promptly following events. After each event they should make posts following up on it. Finally, they will liaise with photographers and assist with designing and running the website.
* To bring children's dreams to life * To provide a professional service * To bring fun to both children and volunteers




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Actively Interviewing
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"We are looking for 3 candidates to join our volunteer enhanced professional development programme and gain real world experience in your chosen field). While we only have 3 vacancies available through this programme, other options are available if your skills match our criteria".
Job description
Quilombo UK is looking for a Bid Writer (Grant & Funds), who loves to face work challenges; to join their growing team.
The Bid Writer (Grant & Funds) will play a critical role by assisting the manager to prepare the proposal that helps the organization to further develop and establish.
This role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to; gain experience in the Third Sector; love to 'give back to their community'. The role is for you if you are looking for flexibility and autonomy. Where necessary specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.
Main Responsibilities
- Apart from writing proposals, you will also be reviewing and editing previously written content wherever necessary.
- Working with other team members to produce bid responses and writings
- Helps in writing funding applications for the varied projects that we run in order to meet our organisational objectives.
- Also helps in presentations and all supporting documentation.
General tasks
- Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.
Essential
- You must be based in the UK
- You will need to have good written skills
- Able to write effective, concise and compelling content
- You will be self-starting and willing to research and look for new funding opportunities that match our aims and objectives;
- Ability to work on tight deadlines
- Well organized, proactive and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
- Able to speak confidently with a variety of stakeholders.
- Good time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and excel.
- To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Strong team player
- Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed.
The volunteering program with Quilombo UK requires a minimum of 16 weeks of commitment. We are looking for someone who can offer 12 hours a week, Monday - Friday (2 times a week).
Please note that this is a volunteering unpaid role.
Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
Benefits: Work from home
Experience:
- Technical Writing: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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Location: Remote with travel across England/Wales
Contract: Fixed-term project (Length TBC)
Hours: Part-time
Salary: Volunteer
Reporting to: Peer Support Lead
About Long Covid Support
Long Covid Support is a registered charity committed to advocating for and supporting individuals living with Long Covid. Our work includes peer support, awareness campaigns, and partnership building to address the ongoing needs of people with Long Covid across the UK.
Role Overview
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Project Manager to establish two in-person peer support networks for individuals with Long Covid in underserved communities in England and Wales. This is a dynamic and collaborative role, ideal for someone with strong project management skills and a passion for community-based health support.
Key Responsibilities
1. Research and Scoping
- Identify and scope two target areas with high prevalence and need for Long Covid support.
- Collaborate with the Peer Support Lead, local contacts, and established community groups.
- Conduct visits, assess existing support networks, and engage through social media.
- Evaluate suitability of community spaces in partnership with our community space provider.
2. Assessment of Resources and Gaps
- Map existing services, networks, and links to the charity’s current support offerings.
- Identify service gaps and opportunities where peer support groups could add value.
3. Implementation and Support
- Set up two local peer support groups using identified community spaces.
- Recruit and train volunteer facilitators to run group sessions.
- Connect with expert services for supplementary support at group meetings.
4. Evaluation and Reporting
- Use appropriate evaluation tools to measure impact and effectiveness.
- Produce a comprehensive project summary with findings, learnings, and recommendations for future initiatives.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Demonstrated experience managing short to medium-term projects.
- Background in peer support or community health initiatives.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Familiarity with evaluation tools and reporting processes.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of Long Covid or experience working in long-term health conditions.
- Existing network or experience working in England/Wales health or community sectors.
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Are you a talented Graphic Designer looking to make a real difference?
MINDSET is a brand new UK charity dedicated to men's mental health and self-improvement, and is seeking a passionate and skilled volunteer Graphic Designer to help us create our visual identity from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to shape the face of an organisation that will empower men to talk, learn, and build key life skills.
We're looking for someone who can translate our mission and vision into a powerful and memorable brand.
Specifically, we need your expertise to design our:
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Official Logo: A symbol that embodies our values of empowerment, community, and growth, using a blue colour palette to represent our focus on men.
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Core Branding Guidelines: Including colour schemes, typography, imagery style, and usage guidelines to ensure consistency across all our materials.
What you'll bring:
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Proven experience in logo design and brand identity development.
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Proficiency with graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
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A strong portfolio showcasing your creative flair and technical skills.
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An understanding of branding principles and how to create a cohesive visual language.
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A passion for mental health awareness and a commitment to our charity's mission.
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
What we offer:
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The chance to be instrumental in launching a vital new charity.
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A unique opportunity to build your portfolio with a meaningful project.
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Flexible working arrangements – you can contribute remotely at times that suit you.
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The satisfaction of knowing your creativity will directly impact men's lives across the UK.
Ready to help us make a lasting impression?
If you're a designer who believes in the power of a strong "Mindset" and wants to contribute your skills to a great cause, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send a brief expression of interest, along with your portfolio.
MINDSET Charity
Empowering Men's Mental Health and Wellbeing and their Self Improvement
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Location:Remote
Time commitment:Flexible
Duration:Ongoing (flexible)
Start date: October 2025
Application deadline:15 September 2025
1.Our vision
At the International Companion Animal Management Coalition (ICAM), we're driving a global transformation in dog and cat welfare. Our focus is on free-roaming animals - those often labelled as strays or street dogs and cats.
With our global reach, credibility, and expertise, we're not just envisioning change - we're making it happen. Our approach is rooted in science, collaborating with leading academics to ensure our work is always evidence-led.
Through policy work, advocacy, and knowledge exchange, we're transforming lives, one paw at a time. Our coalition unites some of the world's most respected animal welfare organisations, including:
- Humane World for Animals
- RSPCA
- World Small Animal Veterinary Association
- World Animal Protection
- Four Paws
- Dogs Trust
- International Cat Care
- Global Alliance for Rabies Control
- Battersea
Together, we're creating a world where every companion animal lives a life worth living.
2.About the Positive Cities campaign
Positive Cities is a new global initiative from ICAM, launched at UN-Habitat’s World Urban Forum in November 2024, to support cities in taking practical action for vulnerable street dogs and cats. By signing the Positive Cities pledge, city leaders commit to a series of steps that improve animal welfare, make communities safer, and support the wellbeing of both animals and people.
The campaign is still in its early stages – and strong, thoughtful design will play a vital role in how it's understood, shared, and supported around the world.
3.The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Graphic Designer to help shape the look and feel of ICAM’s online presence and our global Positive Cities campaign. Your work will include creating logos, icons, and visuals for our websites, reports, and digital publications – with a special focus on designs that feature dogs and cats in ways that are creative, honest, and compelling.
You don’t need formal qualifications or agency experience, but you should have a good visual eye and feel confident in your graphic design skills. Whether you’re self-taught, a student, a hobbyist with a strong portfolio, or an early-career professional, we’d love to see what you can do. Proficiency in tools like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, or similar is important, along with a good eye for layout, colour, and composition. A basic understanding of things like file formats and resolution is helpful too.
This is a great chance to make a real impact, contribute to an international campaign, and take creative ownership of designs that will be seen by cities, NGOs, and animal advocates around the world.
4.Why ICAM
ICAM is a small but influential international coalition working to improve the lives of companion animals through collaboration, evidence-based policy, and practical support. This voluntary opportunity offers:
·A supportive and friendly environment with space to be creative.
·The chance to shape the look and feel of a campaign launched on the world stage.
·Flexibility – no fixed hours or expectations; you decide what time you can offer.
·Full reimbursement of any agreed expenses.
·Optional opportunities to explore other areas of ICAM’s work and access learning or training resources in areas such as advocacy, policy, communications, or animal welfare.
5.How to Apply
Please send the following to Patrick Gerard at Patrick [at] icam-coalition [dot] org:
- A CV (maximum 2 pages) highlighting your experience with graphic design, including any relevant tools or projects.
- A short cover letter (maximum 1 page) telling us why this role interests you and what you’d bring to it.
- You're very welcome to include a few samples of your work or a portfolio – especially anything featuring icons, illustrations, or animals.
If you’re unsure whether your background or experience is the right fit, feel free to get in touch and ask – we’re happy to hear from anyone with the right skills and a passion for design.
6.Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity
ICAM recognises that companion animal welfare is a global concern that affects people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage, or civil partnership. Our strength lies in the diversity of our coalition and the varied perspectives they bring to our mission.
7.Location
This is a remote voluntary role, so you can be based anywhere in the world. All you need is an internet connection.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Vision Friends project has been running successfully for the past five years, providing free, Welsh Government-funded training to health and social care professionals across Wales. The training is designed to help professionals better understand and support people living with sight loss.
This year, we are launching a new strand of the project: Vision Friends: First Responders. The aim is to adapt our existing training to specifically support first responder services to enhance their ability to support individuals with sight loss in emergency and urgent care situations.
We are seeking a committed and empathetic volunteer to help us shape a more inclusive future by gathering valuable feedback from blind and partially sighted individuals, as well as first responders via online forums. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on how services are developed and delivered across communities in Wales and beyond.
What you will be doing:
Facilitate engaging and accessible online forums with blind and partially sighted people to gather feedback for an RNIB led project;
Run structured feedback sessions with first responders to understand the service experiences and identify areas for improvement;
Ensure participants feel comfortable, heard and respected throughout all discussions;
Capture key insights and report findings clearly and accurately to the health and social care training team;
Support RNIB in creating a positive and inclusive environment for all forum participants.
What you will gain:
Valuable experience in community engagement and facilitation;
The opportunity to influence real change;
Full access to training and ongoing support from the health and social care training team;
A supportive, inclusive volunteering environment.
Please note, this volunteering opportunity takes place on Fridays only and is expected to last until Autumn 2025.
Experience of Welsh language skills and/or Microsoft Teams or Zoom would be helpful but not essential. Previous experience of facilitation isn't essential as long as you have excellent communication skills including active listening skills and are confident in facilitating groups discussions and handling sensitive topics with empathy and discretion.
You will also need to have strong organisational skills, be reliable and and are committed to RNIB’s values of inclusivity and respect
Volunteering will take place remotely over Microsoft Teams or Zoom but there is also the option to attend Vision Friends training sessions and meet the team in person in Cardiff.
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Who are we looking for?
At present we are working towards being fully operational, over the next year Living Reasons will be looking to expand its reach and part of that journey is to develop an online food bank, allowing people access to a food bank that may not get help through their local council/Job Centre and may only want to use the service online.
People may want to use the online service of a food bank for many reasons, whether due to disability or not.
The role of Project Co-ordinator role will oversee this project with guidance and input from the trustees, lived experience board members and with the support of other co-ordinators that are relevant to the outreach, funding and running of the service.
You do not necessarily need experience of this kind of role but good attention to detail and task management potential will be key, we can work the rest out together. If you like the idea of this, please get in touch with us and we can arrange an informal chat.
What is the plan?
The person who is starting the charity up is autistic, has ADHD, CPTSD and also multiple physical conditions that effect daily life and is part of the LGBTQ+ community and has faced a lot of issues in life because of these things.
Living Reasons is being created to fix what we think is a challenging situation that is getting harder to achieve every week, month and year in the current economic, political, environmental and societal landscape. It is not easily defined but we hope the charity objects below will help put context to what we want to achieve, what we can say is that below are the issues we are trying to address, how we do this will change as quickly as society does, but the issues we want to tackle are these:
1) Outdated and damaging employment practices
2) Accessibility to services
3) Limited employment, training and education opportunities
4) Lack of support during times of crisis or need
5) Lack of equity and agency for many people in society
6) Institutional discrimination that is not challenged
7) Abuse of the legal system at all levels
8) Abuse of power in government bodies
9) Poor access to healthcare
10) Unequal treatment of many people in society by large corporations
11) Assumptions made by wider society based on incorrect, outdated or discriminatory rhetoric that is used in daily life
12) Outdated company engagement with the public
13) Lack of support that is not talked about and not being addressed
Our Living Values -
Creativity
1) Imaginative Development (Individual)
2) Instilled Collaboration (Internal)
3) Changing The Status Quo (External)
Prospectivity
1) What Can You Do (Individual)
2) What Can We Do (Internal)
3) What Can They Do (External)
Revolutionary
1) Inspire With Confidence (Individual)
2) Boundaryless Innovation (Internal)
3) Challenge Traditions (External)
Attentivity
1) Analyse and Redesign (Individual)
2) Rebel and Reform (Internal)
3) Enquire and Reimagine (External)
To create equality and equity in all areas of society, opening opportunities that are less damaging and focused on the person as a whole.

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Trustee
We are seeking passionate individuals from all walks of life to become trustees and help shape the future of charities making a real impact across the UK.
Position: Trustee (Voluntary Role)
Location: UK-wide (remote/flexible options available)
Time Commitment: Part-time, flexible hours (typically 4–10 days per year)
Remuneration: Voluntary (travel and reasonable expenses reimbursed)
Closing Date: 27th August 2025
About the Role
As a trustee, you’ll join the board of a not-for-profit or charitable organisation, helping to guide its strategy, ensure financial sustainability, and uphold its purpose. You will work collaboratively with fellow trustees and staff to ensure the charity is well-run, legally compliant, and delivering real results in line with its mission.
Key responsibilities include:
- Setting and monitoring the strategic direction of the charity
- Overseeing financial planning, risk management, and governance
- Supporting and constructively challenging senior staff or volunteers
- Upholding the organisation’s values and acting as an ambassador
- Ensuring compliance with charity law and other regulations
Trustees typically attend board meetings every few months (often virtually), with some additional involvement depending on your availability and the needs of the charity.
About You
We’re looking for people from all backgrounds, whether you're an experienced professional, early in your career, or someone with lived experience relevant to a charity’s mission. No previous trustee experience is necessary; training and support will be provided.
We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with knowledge or skills in:
- Finance, legal or governance
- Digital, data, marketing or fundraising
- HR, people management, or organisational development
- Lived experience of the issues the charity works on
- Public, private or voluntary sector leadership
Your most important qualities? Commitment, integrity, good judgement, and a genuine desire to make a difference. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups on charity boards, including younger people, people from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
About the Organisations
This is a general call for trustee roles across a wide range of UK charities working in areas such as health and social care, education, homelessness, the arts, environmental sustainability, international development, and more.
Whether large or small, every charity benefits from a diverse, passionate board to help them thrive and respond to the needs of the communities they serve.
Other roles you may have experience of could include:Finance Manager, Accountant, Solicitor, Lawyer, HR Business Partner, Digital Lead, Marketing Manager, Fundraising Officer, Project Manager, Operations Lead, Youth Worker, Social Worker, Data Analyst, Community Leader, CEO, COO, NHS Manager, Policy Advisor, Civil Servant, Creative Director, Engineer, Academic, Entrepreneur, Volunteer Manager, Board Member, DEI Specialist, or Retired Professional.