Youth development volunteer volunteer roles
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YourGateway2Success is seeking 2 committed volunteers for the role of Charity Worker to support the delivery of 'The Plug: Skills, Support, Success'. A 12-month personal development programme for young people aged 16–25 in Croydon. This role offers meaningful experience in youth support, mentoring, and facilitation.
Key Responsibilities
· Help run group workshops on confidence, communication, and life skills
· Provide one-to-one encouragement and support during sessions
· Support group discussions by listening and encouraging others
· Welcome new participants and help them feel included
· Promote respectful behaviour and maintain a safe, friendly environment
· Assist with games, group activities, and peer learning tasks
Skills and Experience Required
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Confidence working with young people in group and 1:1 settings
· Ability to work supportively across diverse backgrounds
· Experience or aptitude in informal learning or youth engagement
· Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality, and personal boundaries
Additional Information
Volunteers will receive induction and training in:
· Safeguarding
· Health & Safety
· GDPR and data protection
· Equality, diversity, and inclusion
· Confidentiality and youth engagement
We create inclusive, supportive environments where young people can build self-belief, discover their potential, and prepare for a brighter future.
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borGO
borGO is a platform that promotes the authentic villages of Abruzzo through sustainable experiences, local culture, and community engagement.
borGO tackles the social and environmental problems facing small villages in Abruzzo, such as depopulation, loss of local culture, and lack of job opportunities. Many young people leave these areas, and traditional knowledge and ways of living risk disappearing. At the same time, mass tourism often damages the environment and doesn’t benefit local communities. borGO offers a different approach by promoting slow and sustainable tourism, supporting local businesses, and helping people discover the unique culture, nature, and stories of these villages.
borGO is a digital platform that connects travelers, volunteers, and locals to create authentic, sustainable experiences in the villages of Abruzzo. It offers curated activities—like local workshops, cultural events, and eco-tourism—that support small businesses, preserve traditions, and involve the community directly. By combining storytelling, design, and technology, borGO makes it easy to discover hidden places while generating real social and environmental impact for the people who live there.
By joining borGO as a volunteer, you’ll engage directly with one of the most pressing challenges facing small communities in Italy today: isolation, depopulation, and the loss of cultural identity.
Through your contribution, you’ll not only help us bring new life to these villages—you’ll also have the chance to develop your skills, apply your knowledge in a real-world setting, and be part of something meaningful.
borGO invites you to bring the world to places that have long been forgotten by it. Your ideas, creativity, and time can open doors, create connections, and make a real difference, just by choosing to volunteer with us.
Business Strategy & Development Volunteer
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
What You’ll Do We’re looking for a motivated and strategic-minded Business Strategy & Development Volunteer to help us shape the future of borGO. You’ll support us in defining and refining our business model, identifying growth opportunities (especially in B2B and B2C contexts), and improving how we present our value proposition. From analyzing the market to structuring our offers and pricing, your insights will help us build a more solid, scalable, and impactful social startup.
About borGO borGO is a new social impact startup based in Italy with a clear purpose: to bring life back into small villages through community-based tourism, cultural heritage, and local empowerment. We’re creating a platform that connects people—travelers, locals, and volunteers—and we’re doing it from scratch, with passion and care. If you’re excited by the idea of using business as a tool for social and environmental change, this is the place for you.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience with market research and business model development -Ability to support the definition of value propositions and impact narratives
- Confidence working on growth strategies, especially in B2B, B2C and public sector settings
- Ability to help structure offers and pricing models for different audiences
- Good written and spoken English; knowledge of Italian is a plus
- Strong analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and a proactive attitude
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with the world of startups, social enterprises, or tourism
- Interest in place-making, local development, or sustainability
- Desire to work closely with a small team and contribute to long-term impact
- A chance to shape the foundations of a growing project, with full creative input
Weekly Time Commitment
4-6 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
1-2 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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YMCA Trinity Group – Trustees
‘Inspiring communities, transforming young lives’
Job Advert Ref: Trustees2025
Registered Address: YMCA Trinity Group, Queen Anne House, Gonville Place, Cambridge CB1 1ND
YMCA Trinity Group is seeking passionate individuals to join our Board of Trustees. Our programs span Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, putting people at the core of our mission. We take time to find the right fit, believing that open dialogue builds the strongest Board. We're a dynamic, team-oriented group seeking members who can contribute their unique skills and experience.
We are specifically looking for expertise and skills in the following areas;
· Business Development
· Strategic Planning
· Change Management
· People and Culture
· Finance
· Marketing
· IT
YMCA Trinity Group has served local communities since 1852, and we're committed to a Board that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We also welcome young people seeking Board experience.
Trustee roles are both rewarding and demanding. Join us in creating new possibilities for young people and communities. If you're ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you soon!
YMCA Trinity Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Unfold
Unfold is led by the people it serves and gets them where they want to be. For 35 years, Unfold has been providing support to vulnerable families who are at risk of social exclusion, offering mentoring to women with children and young people in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and the neighbouring boroughs. We’re a bold, agile and growing organization, with a friendly, energetic and welcoming team. As an established local charity (previously known as Westminster Befriend a Family), we’re powered by volunteers who support young people and families to identify and achieve goals that matter to them.
Your role
The purpose of your role is to assist Unfold’s volunteer applicants in a smooth and timely onboarding experience. The role will provide you with an opportunity to gain or further develop administrative, organisational, data processing and communication skills in a welcoming and supportive environment, whilst gaining an understanding of the charity business and development.
What will you be doing?
On a weekly basis you will be supported to carry out the following:
- Send next step emails following mentoring training.
- Request, track and confirm receipt of references.
- Create volunteer profiles on our online training platform.
- Send DBS application invites and see DBS applications through to completion
- Communicate updates with the Volunteer Coordinator and share any challenges or concerns regarding the onboarding process.
- Work in line with GDPR guidelines.
- Any other duties as reasonably required.
Training
- You will be trained by the Volunteer Coordinator and supported throughout your role in Unfold’s systems and processes.
- You are welcome to attend our mentoring training, giving you the opportunity to further understand the needs and lives of the communities your role will help us to serve.
About you
This is a great opportunity to gain experience working with a charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of families and young people in Westminster.
You will be an individual who:
- Has good organisational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Is confident with or willing to learn the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).
- Is willing to develop skills in the use of our CRM system.
- Is committed to working as a team to achieve Unfold's aims.
This role may particularly appeal to you if you are studying or interested in Psychology, Sociology or learning more about the charity sector. Previous Office Volunteers have undertaken studies on Unfold’s service user trends as part of their Master's degree dissertation, which we would welcome should you like to initiate a similar project, however, this is absolutely not a requirement for the role!
The Commitment
Minimum 6 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, including Tuesdays or Wednesdays at Unfold’s Office in Victoria.
Unfold supports families and young people in London, helping them get where they want to be through mentoring powered by volunteers and support groups

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role: Welcome volunteer
Team: Tooting Hub – CARAS ESOL (Youth/Adult)
Supervised by: Team Project Coordinator
Location: Tooting Hub site
Activity times: Monday or Wednesday
Time commitment: 2 hour shifts on a rolling basis.
We ask that volunteers commit for a minimum of 4 months
About CARAS:
Community Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (CARAS) is a registered charity that has been supporting refugees and asylum-seekers since 2002 empowering them to integrate and engage in the local community.
Arriving as an asylum seeker/refugee can be a disempowering experience. Difficulties with language, accessing services and overcoming prejudice are ever-present. As an organisation we are committed to work alongside refugees to overcome those challenges, and to help them build their lives.
We offer group support and targeted support work. We offer a range of activities including: ESOL classes; social and recreational activities such as youth club, drama, trips, and family activities; educational support for young people; and casework and advocacy support.
Our values are at the centre of all our work:
• Kindness: CARAS will nurture all who are part of our community, helping everyone to develop their skills, talents, and interests.
• Justice: CARAS will strive for social justice following a rights-based approach in all our work and challenging instances when rights are not upheld in wider society.
• Empowerment: CARAS works alongside people, recognising and respecting their skills and strengths and striving together for better outcomes.
• ‘With’ not ‘for’: CARAS will put the voices, opinions, experiences and needs of its beneficiaries at the heart of all that we do.
About the Role:
We are currently recruiting a team of volunteers to join our new Welcome team at Tooting Hub. This is a new role. Welcome volunteers will provide a friendly face to existing community members attending our regular projects. They will also be the important ‘face of CARAS and our welcome at the door’ to people attending projects for the first time, to visitors and to people dropping in unannounced to enquire about CARAS’s service. Volunteers will meet and greet, and ensure all visitors are responded to appropriately and introduced to the relevant member of staff, activity, project, or meeting. There will be an administrative element to the role (updating registers and emailing enquiries to CARAS staff, for example).
Who will you be?
We work hard to ensure our services feel welcoming and inclusive. It is important that this new team is representative of our diverse local and internal CARAS community. Whether you are new to volunteering with CARAS or are a regular volunteer looking to vary your role or a community member wanting to develop some leadership skills or volunteering experience, this might be the exact project for you.
Volunteer Tasks and Responsibilities:
· Signing up to a shift/s on the Tooting HUB welcome team rota
· Able to be at Tooting Hub in person to complete agreed shifts
· Welcoming staff, volunteers, existing and potential new community members and visitors
· Ensuring all visitors are responded to appropriately and introduced to the relevant member of staff, activity, project, or meeting
· Ensuring everyone completes the onsite register on arrival to comply with safeguarding, health and safety and fire evacuation policies
· Taking agreed initial intake information for new / drop in visitors wanting to attend a taster activity
· Conducting induction tours of the building and introductions to facilities, key staff, and partners
Requirements (all experience can be from paid or voluntary roles):
Essential:
· A calm, friendly, kind, and patient approach
· Happy and confident to meet new people and put them at their ease
· Excellent communication skills, especially with people with varying levels of English
· To be non-judgemental and able to engage with people from diverse backgrounds
· Confidence in using one’s own judgement to follow agreed policy
· Good IT admin skills in using Microsoft office, outlook, Google search, online forms etc
· A commitment to confidentiality and data protection
· Punctual and reliable
· To be able to volunteer on Mondays or Wednesdays for a minimum of four months
Desirable:
· Lived experience of seeking sanctuary and/ or the UK immigration system.
· Personal experience of working with people seeking asylum.
· Proficiency in one or more of the following community languages: Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish, Oromo, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, Somali, Tigrinya, Urdu, or Vietnamese.
We will prioritise applicants with lived experience of the asylum process.
Benefits to Volunteering:
· Learn about issues relating to refugees and people seeking asylum.
· Work as part of a friendly, welcoming team.
· Develop your skills and competencies.
· Be able to access relevant training, including safeguarding training.
· Obtain a reference from us relating to your placement after 3 months’ regular volunteering
· All volunteers must complete an enhanced DBS check for working with young people and attend training with us before starting. *
· You will also receive training and support relevant to your specific role.
We provide firm foundations for new-arrival asylum seekers to build happy and successful lives.


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A charity based in Croydon, Surrey, London, UK is looking for volunteer Charity Team Assistants; to volunteer 30 unpaid hours per week. The Charity serves a multi ethnic community especially people from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds.
Responsibilities:
- To assist GNDFuk's permanent instructors in finding and providing creative forms of engagement for both our youth and adult programmes.
- To assist in project and schedule planning including setting and clearing up 30 minutes before and after projects and events
- To assist in ensuring that activities are executed safely
- To assist in coordinating events and activities to encourage the objectives of GNDFuk
Person Specification:
- Someone enthusiastic and creative who is committed to working towards the achievements of the charities objectives.
- Knowledege of Black and ethnic minority tradition/culture is preferable however not essential.
- Experience is desirable.
This is a non-paid one year temporary position however accommodation and maintenance will be provided.
All interested candidates are required to send us a letter of application, a resume, and contact to the email provided. If your application is accepted, you will be invited for a telephone interview. Any applications received after the closing date will not be considered unless we have been unable to find a suitable candidate for this vacancy.
Successful candidates will require a DBS/POLICE check and references prior to commencement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Description:
Youth Advantage UK is seeking a Volunteer HR Officer to provide administrative support to the HR department. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with HR-related tasks such as recruitment, policies, onboarding, and maintaining employee records. The ideal candidate should have excellent writing and speaking skills, IT literacy, and the ability to work well independently and in a team.
Responsibilities:
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Lead internal communications initiatives to ensure cultural consistency and alignment.
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Work with the Policy and wider HR team on refining our end to end volunteer lifecycle processes to ensure better engagement from our volunteers.
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Partner with leadership to craft sharp, impactful messaging for various internal initiatives.
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Partner closely with the L&D team to ensure content aligns with the organisational values and culture.
Requirements:
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Excellent writing and speaking skills.
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IT literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
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Ability to work well independently and in a team.
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Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
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Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
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Interest in HR and the non-profit sector.
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Experience not required, but any previous experience in HR or administrative roles is a plus.
Benefits:
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Gain valuable experience in HR and the non-profit sector.
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Opportunity to work with a dedicated and passionate team.
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Develop professional skills, such as communication, teamwork, and time management.
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Flexible working hours.
To Apply:
To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest.
The Volunteer HR position with Youth Advantage UK offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a fantastic team that is working on exciting projects aimed at empowering young people across the UK. By joining our team, candidates will have the chance to gain valuable experience in the HR and non-profit sector while developing professional skills and making a positive impact on the lives of young people. Youth Advantage UK is committed to providing opportunities for young people to reach their full potential, and the successful candidate can be a part of making that happen. This is an incredibly rewarding experience for anyone looking to give back to their community and make a difference.
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Reports to: Chief Development Officer
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Head of Governance & Legal Support to lead the governance and legal functions of Youth Advantage UK. The Head of Governance & Legal Support will oversee compliance, risk management, and legal operations to ensure the charity operates within all applicable regulations and ethical standards. Managing the Governance & Legal Support Manager, this role will also involve developing and implementing governance frameworks that support organisational growth and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
● Manage Governance & Legal Support Team: Provide leadership and guidance to the Governance & Legal Support Manager and ensure the team operates effectively.
● Develop Governance Frameworks: Create and implement policies, procedures, and systems to strengthen the charity’s governance structure.
● Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and ensure adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards, including charity law, data protection, and safeguarding.
● Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, maintaining a comprehensive risk register and working with leadership to address potential challenges.
● Support the Board of Trustees: Act as a key liaison for the Board, preparing meeting agendas, maintaining minutes, and ensuring timely submission of governance reports.
● Legal Oversight: Manage contracts, agreements, and other legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.
● Training & Development: Provide training and resources to staff and volunteers on governance and compliance matters, ensuring understanding and adherence to policies.
● Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with legal advisors, regulators, and other stakeholders to support organisational compliance.
● Drive Organisational Values: Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical practice across the organisation.
Ideal Candidate:
● Experience: At least six months in a senior governance, legal, or compliance-focused leadership role within the charity sector or a similar organisation.
● Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage and develop teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
● Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of charity law, governance best practices, and regulatory compliance.
● Risk Management Expertise: Experience in identifying and mitigating risks in a complex organisational environment.
● Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
● Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with governance and compliance tools, systems, and processes.
● Commitment to Diversity: Understanding and experience in embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion within governance practices.
● Passion for Youth Development: Genuine enthusiasm for supporting young people and advancing the mission of Youth Advantage UK.
Day-to-day Tasks:
● Managing the Governance & Legal Support team, including sharing best practices and ensuring professional standards are met.
● Ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, legal regulations, and internal policies.
● Preparing and distributing materials for Board of Trustee meetings, including agendas and reports.
● Reviewing and negotiating contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
● Monitoring and updating the organisation’s risk register.
● Providing guidance on data protection, safeguarding, and ethical practices.
● Maintaining organisational policies and ensuring they are up-to-date and effectively implemented.
● Building relationships with external legal advisors and regulatory bodies.
Short-term Tasks:
● Conducting a review of current governance policies and frameworks to identify areas for improvement.
● Establishing a schedule for regular governance and legal compliance audits.
● Updating the organisation’s risk register and developing mitigation plans for high-priority risks.
● Developing training materials for staff and volunteers on governance and compliance topics.
● Creating a roadmap for aligning governance practices with the organisation’s strategic goals.
Why Join Youth Advantage UK?
Youth Advantage UK is a research led organization that aims to further the rights of young people between 11 and 25 years old across the UK through policy work and projects. As the Head of Governance & Legal Support, you will play a critical role in ensuring the charity operates with integrity, accountability, and transparency. You will work with a passionate and dedicated team, contribute to meaningful initiatives, and develop frameworks that ensure the long-term sustainability of our mission. Youth Advantage UK is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where volunteers can grow both professionally and personally.
To be considered you must provide a one page cover letter and your cv.
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Helping in our shops is a great way to help CHAS and, as well as helping us raise money to fund our vital services, you'll be part of a really great team of volunteers. You'll be meeting new people, using your skills or learning something new, and making sure our customers get a great welcome and all the assistance they need.
It's always great to see our volunteers chatting to customers and telling them about CHAS - and there's so much more to this role too: you could be sorting donations, getting stock ready for the shop floor, wielding a steamer or a duster, processing Gift Aid, operating the till (we will show you how), merchandising and displaying stock - you'll never have a dull moment.
It would be ideal if you could volunteer one shift each week, which is about four hours (but we're also happy to chat about more flexible times). No special skills are needed as we’ll show you what to do and we provide all the training you’ll need. But if you have any experience or particular interest please tell us, it may come in useful. It’s really easy to get your volunteering started.
Why we want you
As a Charity Shop Volunteer, you will play an important role in helping raise vital funds to support children with life-shortening conditions and their families. There's never a dull moment in our shops and in Kinross you'll be working in a busy team, both in the stock room - sorting and preparing stock - and on our shop floors, providing great customer service.
What you will be doing
- Welcoming and assisting customers and serving at them at the till
- Replenishing the stock on the shop floor
- Merchandising and displaying stock
- Accepting, sorting and preparing donations for sale
- Housekeeping on the shop floor and in the stock room
The skills you need
- A real aptitude for team working
- Good communication skills and attention to detail
- A good understanding of what makes excellent customer service
- The ability to represent CHAS enthusiastically and appropriately
What's in it for you
- Getting involved in your local community and making a difference to CHAS families
- Meeting new people
- Making the most of your existing skills or possibly learning some new ones too (maybe adding to your CV)
- Full training and on-going and support. Plus a range of accredited online courses if you're interested in personal development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Background
Our Time Charity is a unique and pioneering organization dedicated to supporting children and young people who have parents with mental illness. Our mission is to ensure that these young individuals do not feel isolated, misunderstood, or overlooked, and to provide them with the tools and resources they need to thrive. We achieve this through innovative programmes, education, and advocacy, making a tangible difference in their lives.
Established in 2012, Our Time has grown from a small initiative into a nationally recognized charity. Our founders, driven by personal experiences and a profound understanding of the challenges faced by children of parents with mental illness, have created a compassionate and impactful charity. Over the years, we have developed a range of innovative interventions and expanded our reach, positively improving the lives of thousands of young people across the UK.
We are proud to be partnering with Save the Children to deliver a new 6-month programme of KidsTime Workshops in Tower Hamlets, focused on mothers with mental health challenges and their young children (aged 2–6). These twice-monthly, multi-family workshops offer a safe, supportive space for connection, creativity, and healing.
The Role
We are seeking a Volunteer Practitioner to join a small, committed team in delivering these community-based workshops. This role is ideal for someone with some experience in perinatal or family mental health or play therapy. This role is suited to someone pursuing training in psychology and early years development. You will be expected to bring warmth, professionalism, and a belief in the strength and potential of families to cope with the challenges of parenting with a mental illness. You will play a vital part in creating a space that builds relationships, fosters resilience, and nurtures the emotional bond between mothers and their young children.
Benefits
This volunteer placement will offer valuable clinical experience in understanding and supporting mothers who have mental illness and children aged between 2 and 6 years. You will be involved in the design and implementation of this family mental health intervention. Depending on the interest and experience of the volunteer, the role will include supporting the running of creative activities with the children's group and providing support where needed to the Mental Health Workshop Lead.
Volunteer Responsibilities
● To attend all 12 groups over a 6 month period, plus meetings with the Our Time Charity team throughout the project.
● Co-facilitate workshops, alongside 2 lead practitioners, for mothers and their children aged 2–6, ensuring a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere.
● Support families using a non-clinical, relational approach that values lived experience, emotional safety, and mutual respect.
● Promote attachment, attunement, and resilience within the parent-child relationship.
● Participate in team meetings and supervision (held virtually).
● Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of workshops and share learning with the wider project team.
● Ensure all safeguarding, data protection, and equality practices are embedded in your work.
● To complete online Safeguarding Children Level 2 training organised by Our Time and report any safeguarding concerns that arise during workshops immediately to the Safeguarding Lead.
● To complete an enhanced DBS form which can be organised by Our Time.
● To read and abide by all Our Time policies and procedures.
Essential Requirements
● Experience in facilitating or supporting therapeutic practice/interventions/settings.
● Experience in using creative tools and activities with young children and therefore ability to contribute to the design and implementation of such activities in this group.
● Confidence in supporting group sessions in a warm, collaborative way.
● Clear, compassionate communicator with excellent organisational and time management skills.
● Committed to working flexibly and non-hierarchically, building relationships based on empathy and mutual trust.
● Familiar with safeguarding, data protection, and equality, diversity and inclusion best practices.
Desirable Requirements
● Understanding of parent-child relationships, particularly attachment and attunement in early childhood.
● Experience supporting families where mental illness is a factor, ideally in early years or perinatal settings
● Understanding of the challenges children face when a parent has a mental illness.
Our missions is for every child in the UK, who has a parent with a mental illness, will find the support they need, as early as possible.

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About the role
The Island Lead Volunteer is a key volunteer role within local Scouting with responsibility for providing outstanding leadership and support for the Groups on the Island. The primary focus for the Island Lead Volunteer is to ensure that Scouting is able to reach every young person on Jersey; open to all regardless of faith, colour or social background, because we believe Scouting has the ability to change lives. This is achieved by leading the team of Group Lead Volunteers, and other Island volunteers as well as working with the Growth & Communities Teams (employed staff) to provide enough places to meet the demand for Scouting, and by ensuring that every youth member has access to a high-quality balanced programme that is challenging, relevant and rewarding.
Key tasks
- Ensure that every Squirrel Drey, Beaver Scout Colony, Cub Scout Pack, Scout Troop, Explorer Scout Unit and Scout Network within the Island is able to deliver a high-quality programme which is challenging, relevant and rewarding for every young person.
- Provide proactive line management, including coaching, mentoring and guidance to Group Lead Volunteers as well as other adult volunteers on the Island who directly report to you including setting objectives for their work, holding regular one-to-one meetings and reviews.
- Build and maintain a sense of Island team by holding regular team meetings with the Group Lead Volunteers, Island Chair, Island team Members and other appropriate volunteers within
your Island team to collaborate and provide peer support. - Lead a safe, open and transparent culture around keeping young people and adults safe through our Yellow Card and key policies.
Ensure the timely recruitment and appointment of new Group Lead Volunteers where required and ensuring that interim arrangements are put in place for any vacant posts. - Together with the Group Lead Volunteers, agree the priorities for the Island and produce a plan to deliver these to meet The Scout Association’s vision and strategic objectives.
- Ensure that problems within the Island are resolved so that an effective volunteering culture is encouraged and Group Lead Volunteers feel supported to deal with challenging issues, including complaints in a timely manner.
- Ensure that the Island has an adequate team of supported and appropriate adults working effectively together and with others to meet the Scouting needs of the area.
- Ensure that problems within the Island are resolved so that excellent Scouting is provided to young people on the Island.
- Act as an ex-officio trustee as a member of the Island Trustee Board, and an ex-officio member of the Council of The Scout Association.
- Play an active part within the Regional Team by joining short MS Teams calls and in person meetings led by the Regional Lead Volunteer and twice yearly by Team England for all County Lead Volunteers to contribute to the development of Scouting within England as part of the Headquarters team.
We're Scouts and everyone is welcome here. Every week, we help almost half a million people aged 4-25 develop skills for life.

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Volunteer Trainee Roller Sports Coach
Locations: Ealing, Hounslow, Brent, Harrow
Flexible hours | After-school, evenings, weekends or holidays
Hybrid opportunities – community & club-based delivery with some remote learning
Full training provided
Be Part of Something Bigger. Start Your Coaching Journey with RollaDome All Skate.
Are you passionate about working with children and young people? Do you love roller skating and want to turn that passion into purpose? Join us as a Volunteer Trainee Roller Sports Coach and help deliver fun, inclusive, and empowering sessions that develop both skating skills and life skills.
Whether you’re an experienced skater or just enthusiastic and willing to learn, we’ll train you, mentor you, and help you gain valuable coaching and youth work experience.
What You’ll Do:
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Support the delivery of engaging and safe roller skating sessions
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Assist lead coaches with warm-ups, drills, games and group activities
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Learn how to manage group dynamics, encourage participation and promote wellbeing
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Be a role model to children and young people aged 4–18
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Commit to personal development and training as a future community coach
What We’re Looking For:
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A positive attitude and willingness to learn
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Interest in working with children, youth or sport
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Ability to commit to at least 4 hours per month (training and/or delivery)
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Good communication and teamwork skills
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Reliable, respectful, and ready to grow!
What We Provide:
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Free training & mentoring (including Safeguarding, First Aid & Coaching Basics)
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Access to formal coaching qualifications
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Travel and refreshment expenses covered
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Real experience working in sports development and youth engagement
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A pathway into paid sessional coaching roles
No experience needed – just commitment, enthusiasm, and the drive to make a difference.
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Perinatal Support Volunteers provide one-to-one support to parents during pregnancy and up to nine months after the birth. These parents either have mental health issues or are at risk of developing them.
Perinatal Support Volunteers visit these families once a week (usually weekdays during working hours) for 2-3 hours, providing emotional support and practical help in the family’s home or local community. Support is aimed at empowering parents and building resilience beyond the support period.
The type of support Perinatal Support Volunteers provide to parents may include:
- An empathetic and non-judgemental listening ear
- Support to prepare for parenthood
- Support to build confidence in parenting skills
- Support to develop a positive relationship with their infant
- Support to establish daily and weekly routines
- Support to take time for self-care
- Support to manage the things that are causing stress
- Support to access relevant services
- Support to access local green spaces
- Support to make connections with other parents
No special qualifications are necessary to become a Perinatal Support Volunteer, but Home-Start volunteers are usually either parents or grandparents themselves, or people with experience of young children and family life. We particularly welcome volunteers with lived experience of perinatal mental health challenges.
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We’re looking for enthusiastic and committed Service Instructors to join our team and help shape the future of 2497 (Cosford) Squadron RAF Air Cadets.
About us
At 2497 (Cosford) Squadron, we’re proud to be part of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, a national youth organisation that empowers young people aged 12 to 20 to develop leadership skills, resilience, and confidence through exciting opportunities like flying, adventure training, sports, and community service.
We meet twice a week and we’re always looking for volunteers who are willing to try their hand at anything. You could find yourself teaching skills, running activities, or providing encouragement and moral support. If you have specialist skills, we can use them. If you want to learn new skills like rock climbing or gliding, we can train you.
Benefits of being a volunteer
Being a volunteer is rewarding and has a lot of different benefits.
- learn skills in a range of areas
- develop leadership qualities
- personal development
- gain qualifications in areas like mountain leadership, first aid and NVQs
Whatever you decide to focus on, all volunteers gain a huge sense of achievement from helping young people realise their potential.
To be a volunteer you need to
- Be a member of the Armed Forces
- commit to a certain number of hours
- understand young people and their needs
- be patient, responsible and kind
- have a good level of fitness, but by no means be an athlete
We know our volunteers may have families, jobs and hobbies, so we can be flexible and work around other areas of your lives. All we expect in return is clear communication, good organisation and commitment to your squadron.
You do not need
- experience of working with young people
- relevant skills like flying or gliding
Typical joining process
- Submit an expression of interest
- Visit the squadron
- You’ll have an informal interview (usually when you make the first visit)
- Invited to complete an online application
- Get access to the RAF Air Cadets online system to complete the final forms
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re excited to play a key role in supporting the next generation and helping our squadron thrive, we’d love to hear from you!
The RAF Air Cadets offer young people exciting opportunities for personal and professional development.
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We are honoured to be supporting the wonderful Rainbows to recruit three new Trustees to their Board.
Rainbows Hospice for Children & Young People is based in Loughborough, Leicestershire, and is the only Hospice across the East Midlands that delivers a comprehensive range of support services, nursing and care for babies, children and young people with life threatening and life limiting conditions and their families.
As a Trustee for Rainbows Hospice your commitment will make a direct difference to the families they support. The work involved in being a Trustee can be demanding but is also immensely rewarding, providing both expected and unexpected opportunities for personal development. You will be joining a multi-skilled and talented Board of Trustees, currently twelve, who have a collective responsibility to govern their work.
The rewards of working with, and learning from, people of different backgrounds and skills will be great. You will help plan and fulfil their strategic future and make policy decisions to ensure they are accountable to the families, supporters, the Charity Commission and the public in general.
The team are looking for three Trustees to join them and have identified the following three skill areas of interest at this time;
Leadership
• Proven leadership experience aligned with organisational values and culture
• Collaborative, compassionate leadership style (non-hierarchical approach)
• Ability to inspire and bring people along
• Strategic oversight experience at board level
• Senior leadership role required (e.g., Director or CEO level)
Business/ Finance
• Strong understanding of charity finance to support the Director of Finance
• Broad commercial acumen beyond just retail
• Senior-level experience with a track record in innovation and growth
• Ability to contribute strategically to financial oversight and decision-making
Strategic Income Generation/ Retail
• Retail experience is essential and currently missing from the board (used to have a retail trustee on the board from Boots)
• Strategic income generation experience is desirable, though partly covered by the CEO
• Ability to challenge and support investment decisions to drive income
• Understanding of both operational and commercial aspects of retail
• Senior-level experience (e.g., Director of Retail at a large national charity like Cancer Research UK Senior Director
The best Boards are diverse, with people who have a real understanding of the needs to be met and others who have specific skills and knowledge that can complement that. Rainbows supports babies, children, young people and their families from many multi cultural and multi-ethnic communities across the East Midlands. We welcome applications reflective of the region and rich diversity of the communities we serve.
For more information, please download the job pack attached above.
The closing date is Monday 23rd June.
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