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National Ugly Mugs (NUM) is seeking people with a passion for sex workers’ rights and
safety to join our Board of Trustees.
About NUM and the role of trustees
NUM is a UK-wide charity working with sex workers to end all forms of violence against them. We design and deliver safety tools, carry out research, and provide specialist support services for people in adult industries. We serve sex workers of all genders, ages, abilities, cultures, and modes of work. Our secure digital reporting and alerting system warns communities about dangerous individuals, while our experiential support staff and trained Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) offer one-to-one, trauma-informed advocacy. We ensure sex workers have the information and resources they need to make informed choices about their lives.
Our wellbeing drop-in service (first launched in Glasgow) has now expanded to Manchester and London, alongside the addition of our dedicated vocational support programme for people looking to transition, diversify, or leave sex work. Our racial justice programme reclaims narratives on sex work and race through in-depth conversations, research, and collaborations between racialised sex workers and anti-racist activists, focusing on experiences across five key areas of public life. We conduct research, deliver education packages for professionals, and advocate for policy change to improve safety, rights, and recognition for sex workers across the UK.
We place lived experience at the heart of all services and decision-making, ensuring our
work reflects the needs, priorities, and expertise of the communities we serve.
Trustees at NUM play a vital role in helping us fulfil our core mission of ending all forms of violence against sex workers. They support NUM as an organisation and the members of the NUM team by providing support, advice and guidance through our day-to-day operations and the overall strategic vision of the charity. Some of that takes place at quarterly trustee meetings, where the CEO reports on NUM’s work and brings decisions and choices to the board for discussion and advice, and some takes place between meetings when individual trustees have skills or experience that can support team members and have the time to take on a supportive or mentoring role. Our current trustees bring with them a wide range of
experience from sex worker organising and advocacy, media and public engagement,
campaigning and social justice, academia, finance, and other aspects of the third sector.
They also oversee legally required duties such as approving the annual report, reviewing
risks and finances, and ensuring the charity complies with the law and meets its charitable
objectives.
Trustee roles are voluntary positions. However, NUM will pay for any reasonable expenses incurred as part of the role.
Who we’re looking for
The most important thing is that you believe in NUM’s work and want to join us to help us
continue this. We need people willing to volunteer their time to shape our practice and our services, and guide the charity as we continue to meet the needs of sex workers across the UK.
We particularly welcome applications from those with:
- Lived experience within sex worker communities
- Legal expertise (particularly relating to organisations, governance, and charity law)
- HR expertise (including recruitment, compliance, and employment law)
- Fundraising and income generation expertise
This experience may come from trustee roles, management positions in third-sector organisations, or other relevant voluntary or lived experience. You don’t need prior trustee experience — what matters most is commitment, skills, and a willingness to learn.
We value skills, competencies, and lived experience over job titles, and encourage applicants to draw on the full range of their background — including voluntary roles or sex work-based examples from their working history. We are looking for people who understand the realities of working within a charity and who can bring fresh ideas, insight, and expertise to support NUM’s mission.
If you don't have the specific skills listed above but believe you could contribute in other ways, we’d be happy to hear from you — please get in touch to discuss.
We are looking for Trustees who are proactive and solutions-focused. Individuals who, when they see a challenge, are willing to take the lead in mobilising others and driving practical action. Someone who doesn’t wait to be asked, but steps in with energy, clarity and a positive mindset to help move things forward collectively for NUM and in the pursuit of our
charitable goals.
Other skills and attributes that we would like from any prospective trustees are:
- A strong commitment to the mission and core values of NUM
- A high degree of integrity
- The ability to think strategically and plan for the future with good judgement
- Critical thinking skills
- Creativity
- The ability to work well as part of a team to collectively make decisions surrounding
- NUM’s future work, vision and strategy
- A willingness to undertake any necessary training
- An understanding of safeguarding
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of being a charity trustee
We know that great boards bring together a mix of perspectives, skills, and experiences - both lived and learned. We’re especially keen to hear from people whose voices are often underrepresented in leadership, including (but not limited to) people with experience in the sex industry, people of colour, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, people under 30 years old, and those from working-class backgrounds. If you care about our mission and meet the core criteria, please consider applying - even if you don’t tick every single box.
The responsibilities of trustees at NUM include:
- Attend four regular board meetings a year (online and/or in person)
- Advise on, and help develop, organisational strategy and delivery, including policies that fall within your expertise
- Ensure compliance with governing documents and the law
- Ensure accountability to funders, NUM members and wider movement
- Maintain proper fiscal oversight, signing off and scrutinising reporting against budgets
- Oversee the management of risks to NUM’s funding, reputation and delivery
- Exemplify NUM’s values and culture through ways of working and interacting
- Maintain effective board performance (including appointing new board members)
- Effectively work with, and respect the expertise of the NUM staff and volunteer team
We estimate that the role will require approximately 1–2 days per month, including quarterly meetings and some responsiveness between these. The standard term for a Trustee is 3 years.
To apply, please send the following to to LauraC[at]nationaluglymugs[dot]org, or apply via the CharityJobs website.
A 2-page CV
A cover letter explaining why you want to be part of the NUM board (max. 800 words)
Recruitment for these roles will stay open until 24th September 2025. We intend to interview initial candidates online w/c 13th October 2025. If you are interested in the role and would like to find out more, please get in touch with LauraC[at]nationaluglymugs[dot]org with any questions.
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Bright Futures UK is looking for compassionate and knowledgeable Law professionals to mentor young people living with long-term illnesses.
What will you be doing?
- Run six mentoring sessions online
- Offer advice and insights related to studying law at university
- Help the young person explore potential career paths in law, like international law
- Share your own experiences and knowledge to inspire and motivate.
- Adhere to safeguarding policies and report any concerns to BFUK
What are we looking for?
- Expertise in Law: Profound knowledge and experience in the law industry.
- Mentoring and Communication: Ability to mentor effectively, offering guidance and support to a young person with clarity and empathy.
- Flexibility and Commitment: Willingness to commit to 5-6 weeks of 1-hour sessions
What difference will you make?
By volunteering as a Mentor, you’ll play a vital role in empowering a young person to take control of their health and future, helping them to achieve their goals despite the challenges they face.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Her Centre, we believe in empowering women to have a voice. We also believe that education and awareness are the first steps to systematic change.
We are looking for a volunteer to help us raise our online presence. Our goal is to be a household name in Greenwich, so that as soon as any woman needs us, she already knows who we are and how to reach us.
The Storyteller role will have two key responsibilities:
- Improving our social media presence
- Recording the stories of the women we support
Social Media
We currently have an Instagram and a Facebook account but neither are being used to their best ability. We are looking for someone who wants to take on this project as their own, flood our pages with great content and maybe introduce us to some other platforms. You will be supported by a great team here, but you will be the expert!
Recording Stories
People's experiences matter. They help us show the world how incredible the women we support are, and they help us teach people about the reality of abuse. However, it can be very difficult to open up and have your story told, so we are looking for someone who has the patience and understanding to speak with women in a safe and supportive manner. In many cases, we must maintain absolute anonymity to ensure the woman's safety so you will also help us find ways to share their perspective without fear.
We are looking for excited, creative people with big ideas who can support us to be seen by those who needs us. We are open to all projects and proposal that will help us reach our goal, so if you don't see a volunteer vacancy that matches your expertise, please reach out and let us know what else you might be interested in doing!
*For genuine occupational requirement reasons, we are seeking female applicants only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010; Schedule 9 Part 1).
In place of a full cover letter, please write a short paragraph on why you are interested in this role and any ideas you might have about how you would improve our comms
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CleanupUK is a small charity with big aspirations. We use the activity of litter-picking to support people living in disadvantaged areas to form litter-picking groups – not only to keep their neighbourhood clean but also to bring the community together.
Now in its 18th year, CleanupUK is embarking on a growth phase. As a result, we would like to attract people to CleanupUK’s board as trustees who have varied and diverse backgrounds and experience. You will likely feel passionate about the issue of litter and also about its impact on communities.
We are currently looking to recruit three new trustees who are prepared to devote their time and energy to helping CleanupUK grow into the next stage. The three skill sets we are looking for are :
· Financial (Deputy Treasurer)
· Fundraising
· Communications/marketing/social media
Please see the role descriptions and application details on CleanupUK’s website by clicking the Recruiter button at the top of the page.
This is a volunteer role.
The closing date for applications is : Monday 29th September 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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sheRebuilds
sheRebuilds is a nonprofit project that supports women who have experienced domestic violence by helping them rebuild their lives through psychological support, coaching, and career development.
sheRebuilds addresses social challenges faced by women who have experienced domestic violence, focusing on the long-term impact that abuse has on their emotional well-being, self-confidence, and economic independence. Many survivors struggle with trauma, social isolation, and limited access to opportunities for education and work. By offering psychological support, coaching, and career development guidance, the project helps women rebuild stability, regain their voice, and re-enter society with renewed strength and professional skills.
sheRebuilds provides a holistic, free support system for women who have experienced domestic violence. We combine psychological care, and professional coaching to help survivors heal from trauma and rebuild their lives with confidence. Through sessions with psychologists, interview preparation, and LinkedIn profile guidance, participants gain the emotional resilience and career tools they need to enter the job market and create sustainable independence. Our closed, safe community ensures that every woman feels supported, connected, and empowered to take her next step.
Join sheRebuilds and help empower women who have survived domestic violence! Your skills in social media, content creation, or partnership outreach can make a real difference. Together, we can raise awareness, connect with more women, and create a supportive community. Be part of a project that changes lives.
Social Media & Partnerships Manager
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
Support sheRebuilds by managing social media accounts ( LinkedIn, Facebook), creating and posting engaging content, interacting with followers, and helping identify potential partners and collaborations to increase visibility and attract more women to the project.
Weekly Time Commitment
4-6 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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Our core Befriending Project supports people who are socially isolated in Ealing and Hounslow. They may have a physical or sensory disability, or they may have mild dementia, and are sometimes housebound.
This is an opportunity to become a Befriender.
On successful completion of the training, Befrienders are matched with someone who lives close to them.
They make a weekly 1-2 hour visit to the client's home, where they might stay in and chat over a cup of tea or, where possible, go out for a walk together, visit a cafe or undertake a local activity.
These visits make such a difference for the client, but volunteering with BEfriend not only enriches the lives of those who are isolated, it also offers immense personal rewards.
As a Befriender, you’ll get to know inspirational people with fascinating stories, develop new skills and be part of a supportive team that values compassion and connection.
This role is for UK residents only, and applicants are required to live in or very near the boroughs of Ealing or Hounslow.
After applying, volunteers will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check (paid for and organised by BEfriend).
The check is carried out as part of our safeguarding policy to protect our clients who are ‘vulnerable people’
BEfriend is a one-to-one volunteer befriending service, supporting socially isolated people in the London boroughs of Ealing and Hounslow.




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Location: Fully flexible / Remote – open to applicants anywhere in the UK
Time Commitment: Approx. 4–8 hours per month, including quarterly trustee meetings, occasional sub-committee meetings, and fulfilling trustee responsibilities. Time may vary slightly depending on organisational needs, but remains manageable alongside other personal and professional commitments.
About Us
Unseen Expeditions UK is a newly forming Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) supporting mission-led charities and expedition projects across the UK and internationally. Our flagship initiative, The Unseen Mile, is a 4.5-year journey covering 25,000 miles across 37 countries. Through this and future projects, we aim to inspire communities, raise awareness for important causes—including mental health—and share unique storytelling and learning experiences from the field.
We are currently recruiting our initial board of trustees to help launch and register the charity.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Media Trustee to join our board and lead the charity’s media strategy and content creation. This trustee will help share the charity’s projects, expeditions, and mission with a wide audience, while allowing content to be retained for personal portfolio use.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and oversee the charity’s media strategy
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Create or advise on multimedia content (photo, video, audio, digital)
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Support engagement with media outlets and online audiences
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Advise on storytelling, branding, and public-facing communications
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Assist with reporting and media-related updates to stakeholders
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Contribute to trustee meetings and governance
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Delegate tasks to editing volunteers within the Media Committee
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Help guide the charity through its registration and initial set-up
Person Specification & Requirements
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Experience or interest in media production, content creation, or storytelling
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Strong communication and creative skills
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Commitment to the mission and values of Unseen Expeditions and its partnered charities
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Ability to work collaboratively with a small, remote trustee team
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Comfortable working remotely and communicating online with a UK-wide board
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UK-based (required for legal trustee responsibilities)
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4–8 hours per month commitment (more during start-up if possible)
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Basic tools for communication (email, phone, video calls)
What You’ll Gain
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Opportunity to shape and govern a new, high-profile charity from launch
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Hands-on experience in charity leadership and governance
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Contribution to awareness-raising and adventure-led impact projects
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Recognition for your role in mission-driven initiatives, including The Unseen Mile and future projects
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Flexible, fully remote role within a passionate, purpose-driven team
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Permission to retain media content created for personal portfolio or professional use
To inspire communities, raise awareness for mental health, and support mission-led charities through adventure, storytelling, and charitable impact.
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Summary
Can you inspire, energise and motivate young people aged 12-18 years?
Do you enjoy making a real difference to the lives of young people?
Detailed description
Mentoring within One YMCA is delivered through the youth team and volunteers. Young people aged 13-19 years can access the service which provides support and encouragement for young people to work towards their goals.
Mentors and mentees are paired based on experience, expertise and support needed.
This project will last for up to a year with each young person, with an average of 3-4 hours per month being given to the young person and their support.
Training for this role is due to commence on 22nd January 2025 (Time and Location TBC)
Pay: This is a voluntary role; however, expenses will be covered.
Key Responsibilities:
·To attend full induction training and complete all relevant child protection checks
·To arrange to meet with your mentee for 1-3 hours a month over a period of 12 months, in a public place.
·To prepare for your mentoring sessions with the purpose of progressing with their mutually agreed goals.
·To offer tailored support to your Mentee in areas such as confidence and resilience building, accessing services, careers focus and development. You may be working on a number of areas as the needs of your Mentee present themselves.
·To safeguard and promote the wellbeing of your Mentee.
·To complete feedback, monitoring and evaluation forms.
·To liaise with the mentoring coordinator for support in delivery of sessions where needed.
·To help identify the support that your Mentee requires, reporting any concerns you have to the mentoring coordinator.
·Completing regular reviews with your Mentee and mentoring coordinator.
·Any other reasonable task that is associated with the role.
Personal Specification:
Experience:
- Experience of working with young people
- Experience of working with young people from a variety of backgrounds
Skills:
- Ability to work on own initiative and a willingness to prepare for each session
- Ability to use online video platforms such as Microsoft Teams
- Ability to think creatively and problem solve
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work as a part of a team
- A willingness to meet the young person in a public space
Personal Qualities:
- An interest in working with young people
- Ability to engage with a young person
- The willingness to have an open mind and non-judgemental approach to supporting a young person in their mentoring journey
- Ability to cope with potentially difficult conversations or situations
- Commitment to the mentoring project and to the Mentee
- Motivated by promoting the wellbeing of young people
- Commitment to and ability to work in accordance with ethos of One YMCA, their polices and boundaries
Other:
- Willing to undertake and induction and training
- Willing to provide 2 references
- Willing to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS)
One YMCA's mission is to create supportive and energizing communities where young people can belong, contribute, and thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a charity at the very start and to make a difference in shaping how we move forward.
Who are we looking for?
At present we are working to secure funding that will see us through our first year, and the role of the Social Media and Communications Co-ordinator will play a key role in this.
If you are well versed in social media, have experience or a passion for communicating with wide audiences across pretty much all social media platforms, this is a role for you.
Living Reasons, at the core of what we want to achieve, doesn't just value experience from employment but from personal experience and based on you as a person, everything else comes from the relationships built and trust given to each other and we want to learn from you, just as much as you will learn from us.
You will work with the volunteers and trustees to create engaging content that focuses on the current needs of the charity and in the first 3-6 months will be very much focused and 2 areas - fundraising and communicating the charity message and gaining support for the charity as we establish ourselves. We want to do things differently, so there are no boundaries other than legal requirements and ensuring we stick to the charity values, which, as you will see, are very much about making change and doing things differently.
Living Reasons – What we are planning, who we are and where we are now:
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)
If you think you would enjoy this role, please apply, we want to hear from you!
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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Location: Remote (with weekly virtual check-in)
Time Commitment: 2–3 hours per week
Reports to: Charity Operational Director
Contract: Volunteer (unpaid)
Help Us Grow by Using Your Research Skills for Good
Are you an avid reader, a natural researcher, or someone who enjoys deep dives into information online? Would you like to use those skills to support a grassroots environmental charity?
Willowbrook Farm Charity is looking for a dedicated Volunteer Funds & Partnerships Researcher to help us identify potential grant opportunities and partnerships that align with our mission:
Nurturing Sustainable and Equitable Communities through education, biodiversity, and sustainable farming.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Conducting deep online research to identify grant providers, CSR programmes, and funding opportunities that align with our values
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Reading and analysing funder guidelines to assess eligibility, fit, and application requirements
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Creating clear summaries and recommendations based on your findings
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Identifying potential partnerships with organisations, trusts, or foundations that share our ethos
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Meeting with the Director once a week (remotely) to discuss research progress and priorities
This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who:
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Loves researching and reading in-depth content
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Has excellent comprehension and analysis skills
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Can spot opportunities that match specific criteria
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Is detail-oriented, thorough, and curious
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Enjoys working independently with a purpose
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Wants to support sustainability, inclusion, biodiversity, and ethical living
What You’ll Gain
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The chance to contribute directly to the growth and sustainability of a values-led charity
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Experience in nonprofit research and funding development
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A flexible role that fits around your schedule (just 2–3 hours a week)
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Weekly contact and support from our friendly team
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A reference or LinkedIn endorsement after 4+ months of contribution
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The satisfaction of helping secure funding for meaningful, community-based work
The Impact You'll Have
As a Volunteer Funds & Partnerships Researcher, you will play a critical behind-the-scenes role in helping Willowbrook Farm Charity grow and thrive. Your research will directly contribute to:
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Identifying funding that sustains our projects – Your work will uncover grant opportunities that help us deliver hands-on environmental education, protect biodiversity, and promote sustainable living.
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Ensuring we apply only to relevant opportunities – By carefully reading funder criteria and guidelines, you’ll save our small team time and resources, allowing us to focus our energy on the best-aligned funders.
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Laying the foundation for long-term partnerships – Your research may open doors to strategic partnerships with trusts, foundations, and organisations that share our values.
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Strengthening our resilience – In our post-pandemic rebuilding phase, every successful grant or partnership helps us remain independent, community-driven, and inclusive.
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Turning curiosity into change – Your love of reading and research will translate into tangible impact, helping create a fairer, greener future for the communities we serve.
You won’t just be gathering data—you’ll be helping connect people, values, and resources, shaping the future of a small charity with a big vision.
About Willowbrook Farm Charity
Based in Oxfordshire, we provide hands-on environmental education, promote sustainable living, and support inclusive access to nature. We work with people from all walks of life—especially those facing barriers to green spaces—and believe in building a fairer, greener future through practical, grassroots action.
Please, send us your CV and cover letter. Thank you!
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A cancer diagnosis brings extra expense from day one. Every child or young person with a cancer diagnosis has a short-term disability and needs to apply for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payments (PIP). The forms are long and complex and sometimes families need advice or support to ensure they include enough information to receive the correct level of financial support.
Your empathy, understanding and ability to identify the key information to enable families and young people to claim financial assistance will have a tremendous impact easing stress and allowing them to concentrate on supporting themselves physically and emotionally.
You will be an important part of the team and provide practical support to young people and families completing DLA and PIP forms which can seem lengthy and daunting to young people, and families. Each family’s needs are different, however support via benefits such as DLA and PIP are usually one of the first recommendations made to families seeking financial advice.
What you’ll be doing:
- Providing face to face to support to families of children and young people with a diagnosis of cancer
- Actively listening to families and asking relevant questions to enable them to identify specific support needs
- Supporting families to complete complex forms to enable them to claim DLA or PIP
- As a key part of the team recognise when to ask for other team members for advice or support
This will include:
- Looking at the DLA/PIP form with the family or young person
- Explaining the information Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) needs
- Coaching the family to include as much detail in their answers as necessary
The practical support required for this role will vary from taking the time to read through an application with a young person or family, who require a second opinion. Others may require questions to be re-phrased to simplify them and make them more applicable to their lived experience.
You will be providing guidance on how to answer the questions on the forms and useful information to include. It may occasionally include filling in the form with the family/young person when they are not able to complete it themselves
Booking slots will be flexible to meet the individual need (30 minutes up to 2 hours)
There is scope and opportunity in this role for development into supporting families or young people with appeals.
What we’ll give you:
- The satisfaction of using your skills and talents to make a tangible difference in the lives of young cancer patients
- A solid introduction and first-hand experience of working in the charity sector with the opportunity to meet other Teams across the organisation and gain a clear insight into the day-to-day work of Young Lives vs Cancer
- Full induction and training with support from a dedicated volunteer manager
- The support of a friendly and knowledgeable team
- Experience of working with a social care team and opportunity to develop communication and planning skills and advocating for families
- Experience of working with and directly supporting children and young people with cancer and their families
- And of course, we’ll cover any out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Volunteering Policy!
You should be able to volunteer for 2 hours per week during Monday to Friday between 10am and 3pm at our Home from Home in London WC1. We are flexible as to days or times to fit in with your other commitments.
We may close applications for this role early depending on applications
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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InStudents
A global social enterprise that empowers students to lead local projects, dismantling educational barriers to ensure equitable access to opportunities for all.
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Lack of Access: Students in rural and underserved regions lack quality career guidance and opportunities equivalent to their privileged peers.
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Employability Gap: Students from less prestigious universities often struggle to gain the real-world work experience and confidence needed for employment.
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Ineffective Aid: Many top-down educational solutions fail because they lack crucial local context, cultural understanding, and input from the communities they aim to serve.
We are building a global, student-led movement for educational equity, empowering local leaders to solve local challenges.
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Equal Opportunities Project (EQOP): We deliver free, career-focused courses to students in underserved regions using accessible technology like WhatsApp. The content is co-created with UK university and corporate partners.
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Impact Champions Project: We are establishing a global network of student-led societies on university campuses. Each society identifies and tackles local education issues with our support, creating a sustainable, "locally led, globally connected" model for change.
Hello! We believe that a student's potential should be determined by their ambition, not their background. Right now, millions of students in underserved communities are being left behind, lacking the guidance and opportunities they need to thrive.
InStudents is changing that. We empower students to become leaders who solve educational challenges within their own communities, from running career courses via WhatsApp in rural India to building a global network of on-campus "Impact Champions".
We're looking for passionate people to help us scale this student-led movement. Whether you have skills in marketing, content creation, project management, or mentoring, your time and expertise can directly help a student discover a new career path or gain the confidence to lead. Join us and help build a world where every student has the chance to succeed.
Education Equity Content Strategist (EQOP)
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
Imagine creating a course that a student in a remote village can access on a simple smartphone, a course that opens their eyes to a future they never thought possible. Our Equal Opportunities Project (EQOP) has already reached over 10,000 students in rural India, and that’s where you come in.
In this role, you will:
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Research and design new, career-focused mini-courses on topics from financial literacy to social entrepreneurship.
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Write clear, engaging, and inspiring content specifically tailored for a youth audience and delivery via accessible tech like WhatsApp.
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Collaborate with our university partners to transform their expert knowledge into powerful, bite-sized learning experiences.
Your words will directly bridge the opportunity gap for thousands of students, providing them with the knowledge and confidence to pursue their dreams.
Weekly Time Commitment
2-3 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
3-5 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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Job description
"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".
Quilombo UK is looking for Legal Assistant, who would love to join a growing organization. Quilombo UK works with the objective to promote different arts, sports and cultures to encourage an intercultural understanding between different communities and societies; To promote cultural awareness in the community and educate, regardless of nationality or origin, about race diversity and mutual respect; To promote good health and wellbeing; and run a community organisation with a strong focus on individuals, the community and society as a whole.
Quilombo UK is looking to recruit a Legal Assistant who helps organization in various legal matters.
This role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to; gain experience in the Third Sector; develop their skills and management experience; or just simply 'give something back to their community'. The role provides you flexibility and autonomy at work. This will further help you to develop your professional development programme (PDP). Where necessary specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.
Main Responsibilities
- We are looking for an experienced lawyer to assist the organisation in overlooking projects, ensuring they are compliant with relevant and up to date legislation and regulations.
- The legal assistant will be responsible for making sure all contracts, legislations and documents are treated within correct legal standards. They are to make sure that all activities are being performed in line with contracts and the law.
- The Legal Assistant will work closely with the HR department in overlooking the volunteer forms, legislations and documents. They should also assist the different departments within the organisation(Marketing, Funding, HR, Finance) in upholding the legal requirements needed to run the tasks that they do.
- Provide written reports as and when required. To undertake additional duties as required for the role.
General tasks
- Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.
Essential
- Well-organized, proactive and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
- Excellent researching skills
- Reading and report writing skills
- You will need to be an experienced lawyer or have a good legal understanding.
- You will be respectful of the confidentiality of the organisation.
- You will need to help deliver work that adheres to the key objectives of the organisation.
- Able to speak confidently with a variety of stakeholders.
- Good time-management & communication skills.
- To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Strong team player
- Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed.
Desirable
- Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
- 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 to 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.
Job Type: Volunteer
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Legal Secretary: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Fully flexible / Remote – open to applicants anywhere in the UK
Time Commitment: Approx. 3–5 hours per month (may be more during start-up and registration phase)
About Us
Unseen Expeditions UK is a newly forming Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) supporting mission-led charities and expedition projects across the UK and internationally. Our flagship initiative, The Unseen Mile, is a 4.5-year journey covering 25,000 miles across 37 countries. Through this and future projects, we aim to inspire, raise awareness for important causes, and share unique storytelling and learning experiences from the field.
We are currently recruiting our initial trustee board to help launch and register the charity.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Chair / Trustee to lead our board, provide strategic direction, and ensure effective governance. The Chair will guide the charity through registration and early operations while supporting the delivery of its mission.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead the trustee board and ensure effective governance
· Chair board meetings and oversee decision-making
· Support trustee recruitment, induction, and development
· Act as a primary contact for stakeholders and regulators
· Oversee compliance with charity law and CIO regulations
· Assist with reporting to the Charity Commission
· Help guide the charity through its registration and initial set-up
Person Specification & Requirements
· Strong leadership, organisational, and strategic skills
· Familiarity with charity governance and trustee responsibilities (training can be provided)
· Commitment to the mission and values of Unseen Expeditions and its partnered charities
· Ability to work collaboratively with a small, remote trustee team
· Comfortable working remotely and communicating online with a UK-wide board
· UK-based (required for legal trustee responsibilities)
· 3–5 hours per month commitment (more during start-up if possible)
· Basic tools for communication (email, phone, video calls)
What You’ll Gain
· Opportunity to shape and govern a new, high-profile charity from launch
· Hands-on experience in charity leadership and governance
· Contribution to awareness-raising and adventure-led impact projects
· Recognition for your role in mission-driven initiatives, including The Unseen Mile and future projects
· Flexible, fully remote role within a passionate, purpose-driven team
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.
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Experienced contributing writers (remote) are invited to join our global team to make a difference by creating impactful articles and that reach millions in over 120 countries.
Big-time sustainability is a global media platform of a United Nations CSO. Join our global team of experienced contributors and change perspectives.
Join us as a volunteer writer (not limited to) UG-PhD and postdoctoral researchers in any field of sustainability, industry experts and leaders (sustainability execs and C-suite), scientists, marketeers DEI contributors, innovators and trailblazers, Professors and academics, thought-leaders, influencers and global voices.
Themes (not limited to): Policy & Economics, Finance, Pollution, Climate Change, Oceans, Biodiversity, Energy, and Solutions, Innovations, DEI, ESG, SDGs, Water, Food, Material sciences, Fashion, Consumerism, Marketing, Ethics, AI, Art and all topics in sustainability.
A Rewarding Opportunity: Why Write With Us
- Make a tangible impact by volunteering your skills for a purpose-driven global media platform
- Work flexibly, remotely, and around your schedule
- Write about sustainability topics that you are an expert of or issues you care about the most
- Boost your portfolio and visibility through global distribution across our site, newsletters, and social media.
What You'll Do
- Research and craft well-informed, compelling articles aligned with our editorial themes
- Translate complex topics into digestible insights for broad audiences
- Meet deadlines and contribute reliably.
What are we looking for?
- Proven experience (3 or more years) of contributing to written pieces at work and in other media outlets
- Fluent, engaging command of English
- Expertise in the area of contribution
- Skilled in selecting credible sources to support writing
- Academic background (any discipline) or professional experience in sustainability fields
- A genuine passion to make a difference through impactful storytelling.
What difference will you make?
Be part of the global sustainability media platform reaching millions in over 120 countries.
Over 85% of people in the UK and even more, globally, are unaware of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) let alone take any steps to create a more sustainable world for themselves and in the process for others in this complexly interconnected world.
This highlights the need for such initiatives to educate the British as well as global societies about the UN SDGs. Your contributions can educate and inspire millions to act on the SDGs and bring positive changes that will impact all of us in this complexly interconnected world.
Your contributions will play a vital role in sparking thoughtful conversations, spreading meaningful insights, and motivating others to take action for a more sustainable and climate-resilient future.
Most importantly your efforts will ensure that both individuals and organisations we reach via the global platform can come together and join forces to work in synergy, thus, benefitting more lives than acting alone.
Before you apply
Please provide a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience.
Our mission: Facilitate the responsible creation and evolution of products, practices and policies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.