Youth services manager volunteer roles in manchester
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is a leading children’s hospice charity caring for babies, children and young people with life limiting conditions and their families. Our bespoke support is free of charge and available 365 days of the year. The supplementary support to our paid staff that our volunteers offer ensures the best experience for our supported families. The hospice recognises and values the unique contribution volunteers make.
Role Purpose
Shooting Star Children's Hospices is seeking an experienced and dedicated academic with a strong interest in paediatric palliative care, or related field to join our Research Governance Committee as a Volunteer Academic Member.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the strategic development of research at a research active children’s hospice, to ensure that our research activities meet the highest standards of integrity, ethics and governance.
You will work with the Committee Chair, the Research Fellow, and other committee members to support research that makes a meaningful difference to children with life-limiting conditions and their families as well as bereaved families, including those where a child died unexpectedly.
Appointment to the Committee will be subject to confirmation by the Shooting Star Children’s Hospices Trustee Board.
Duties and key responsibilities
- Participate in quarterly meetings: Attend and contribute to online committee meetings held four times per year (papers and slide deck will be prepared by the Chair).
- Review research proposals: Provide expert review of project proposals, contributing to the assurance of ethical and governance standards.
- Support research oversight: Help ensure that all research complies with regulatory and ethical requirements and reflects best practices.
- Contribute academic expertise: Share your knowledge and experience to strengthen the quality and impact of the charity’s research portfolio.
- Promote collaboration: Encourage partnerships between Shooting Star Children’s Hospices and wider academic, clinical, and research communities.
- Champion good governance: Actively promote equity, transparency, and excellence in research oversight.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in academic research, research governance, and research ethics.
- Strong academic background in higher education, and health or social care research.
- In-depth understanding of research compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HRA, UKRIO, Caldicott Guidelines, or equivalent).
- Ability to evaluate research proposals and provide constructive feedback.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Confidence using virtual meeting platforms and digital collaboration tools.
Desirable Attributes
- Academic research background with a track record of publications in the area of paediatric palliative care or related field.
- Previous experience serving on or chairing a research committee or governance board.
- Commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in research.
Commitment
- Quarterly committee meetings (Approximately 1 hour per meeting).
- Reviewing project proposals (Approximately 1 hour per month).
- Email communication and ad hoc queries (Approximately 1 hour per month).
- 2–3 years in the role would be appreciated for both parties to gain the most out of this experience.
- This is a voluntary role. Reasonable expenses related to attendance and participation will be reimbursed.
What can I expect from volunteering for Shooting Star Children's Hospices?
- Full training and Induction for the volunteer role.
- To make a valuable and worthwhile contribution to the services we provide
- Ongoing Support from a line manager and the Volunteer Development team.
- Reimbursement of agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our volunteer policy.
- A monthly volunteer newsletter with news about the charity and any ad-hoc volunteering opportunities.
- The possibility to switch volunteer roles if you decide that you would like to try something different.
- An invite to our yearly Volunteer thank you event.
- An opportunity to provide feedback via our feedback forms, surveys and our Volunteer Forum
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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Wekume
Wekume is a comprehensive mobile app designed to provide university students in Uganda with seamless access to reproductive health services, including counseling, testing, products, and health education, while also offering personal development resources like business incubation and career-building opportunities.
Social Media Team Lead
About us: Wekume is a youth-led movement empowering students to reach their full potential by breaking barriers to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) through collaboration, empathy, innovation, and community. Our core product — the Wekume app — provides university students with trusted, discreet access to lifesaving tools like SafeChat, QuickTest, ARV Corner, and SRH product ordering. Together with our on-campus engagements and social media platforms, Wekume helps students protect themselves and rewrite the narrative around SRH in Uganda.
Position Summary: The Social Media Team Lead will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive social media strategy that aligns with our organization's mission and fundraising goals. This role will lead a small team or a group of volunteers, and be responsible for creating engaging content, managing our social media platforms, and analyzing performance to drive growth and impact. The ideal candidate is passionate about our cause, a skilled storyteller, and has a proven track record of using social media to build community and inspire action.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategy & Leadership:
- Develop, implement, and manage a strategic social media plan across all relevant platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok).
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of social media coordinators, interns, or volunteers.
- Set and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for social media, ensuring all efforts contribute to organizational goals.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends, tools, and best practices, and integrate them into our strategy.
2. Content Creation & Management:
- Oversee the creation of a content calendar and ensure timely and consistent posting.
- Generate high-quality, compelling, and mission-aligned content, including text, images, and videos.
- Develop and execute social media campaigns for fundraising, awareness, and advocacy.
- Ensure all content is on-brand and in line with our communication guidelines.
3. Community Engagement:
- Monitor and engage with our online community, responding to comments and messages in a timely and professional manner.
- Foster a positive and inclusive online community that supports our mission.
- Identify and engage with key influencers, partners, and community members to amplify our message.
4. Performance Analysis & Reporting:
- Track, analyze, and report on social media performance on a regular basis.
- Use data to identify trends, measure the effectiveness of campaigns, and inform future strategies.
- Provide regular reports to senior leadership on social media progress and impact.
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with other departments (e.g., fundraising, programs, communications) to ensure social media efforts support their objectives.
- Collaborate on integrated campaigns and special projects.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- [Number] years of experience in social media management, with at least [Number] years in a leadership or team lead role.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and executing successful social media strategies for a non-profit organization, cause-driven brand, or similar.
- Proficiency with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social).
- Strong analytical skills and experience with social media analytics tools (e.g., Facebook Insights, Google Analytics).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong ability to tell a compelling story.
- Experience in creating and editing visual content (photos, videos) is a plus.
- A deep passion for and commitment to the mission of [Non-Profit Organization Name].
Minimum Hours per Week:
10+ hours per week
Duration:
6+ months
Non Charity Employer
6 - 10
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Histiocytosis UK are seeking Expressions of Interest from Parents, Patients and Professionals for positions on the Advisory Panel to the Board of Trustees.
Advisory Panel Members are appointed for one year, attending a minimum of 2 meetings (one in person and one virtual). Their role is to help steer the charity to ensure that no one should die of histiocytosis and to represent patients and professionals in the histiocytosis field. Advisory Panel members can apply to join the Board of Trustees ( for two years). The current vacancies have arisen because some members have come to the end of their terms of service.
The APM appointments are to the General Portfolio Team, we would also be particularly interested to hear from those who would be happy to take up either Financial/Banking or Scientific Research Portfolios should they be offered the opportunity to join the Board of Trustees.
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We are New Wine
New Wine is a network of leaders and a family of churches, committed to seeing local churches thrive and communities transformed.
Our strategic priorities are:
- Equipping Leaders – Investing in current and emerging leaders through training, mentoring, gathering and practitioner-led ministry.
- Empowering Younger Generations – Investing in ministries that raise up children, youth, and young adults to know Jesus and lead with courage and conviction.
- Multiplying Churches – Supporting church plants, revitalisations, and pioneering expressions of church in diverse contexts.
Representing over 1,000 churches, 4,000 church leaders and 50,000 individuals, building networks, equipping leaders and empowering people to advance the Kingdom of God through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Jesus’ church is always facing challenges and opportunities, and it’s as true now, and for New Wine, as it’s ever been. At this time of tremendous opportunity, we are seeking a new Chair of Trustees to work with our Board and Leadership to oversee and steward our mission, people and strategic priorities.
Could you be that person?
We’re looking for an exceptional, Godly person as our next Chair who has:
- A vibrant faith in Jesus, evident in their life and leadership, who is actively engaged in a local church aligned with New Wine’s vision and values, and who is passionate about seeing the Kingdom of God advance in the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Proven governance experience, with an ability to bring wisdom, accountability, and spiritual discernment to lead the Board in fulfilling New Wine’s mission and values.
- A proven ability to bring strategic oversight and discernment, that will help shape and steward the New Wine’s vision and priorities in pursuit of its mission.
- Strong emotional intelligence, with an ability to lead collaboratively and build consensus to enable effective and unified decision-making.
- Exceptional relational and leadership abilities, with an ability to inspire, influence, and build effective working relationships across the Board and the wider New Wine network.
This is a time of amazing opportunity.
As the ‘quiet revival’ continues across our nation, New Wine’s mission of local churches changing nations feels more spiritually potent than ever. We are living in a time of exceptional opportunity for New Wine and we will need a Chair who can help us realise the full potential God has for us.
Could you be that person?
Closing date for expressions of interest is12pm GMT on Friday 21st November 2025.
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We are looking for up to ten UK university students to join our volunteer Student Ambassadors team and help Ygam achieve its social purpose by reaching out to students at university. This will be achieved by advising Ygam on the needs of students, supporting with content development, organising activities at your campus, and join us at events to raise awareness of gaming and gambling harms.
We are seeking individuals who are outgoing, with a confident personality. You will enjoy engaging with other students and be able to advise us on the experiences of students with regards to gaming and gambling.We’d love to hear from students with an interest in mental health, psychology, content development, and gaming.
If you are interested, your application should include a copy of your CV and a cover letter (of no more than two sides of A4) detailing what you would bring to the Ygam Student Ambassador team and how your experiences (life and/or work) demonstrate our values of integrity, empathy, innovation, and empowerment.
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Help shape the future of Vegetarianism in the UK
Join us as a Trustee
The Vegetarian Society are the pioneers of the plant-based revolution, creating great food and positive change for over 175 years. Progressive and open to all, we are a movement of determined people, connected by our shared belief in a better future for every life on earth.
Today, our mission is more vital than ever: inspiring people to eat less meat and more plants for the benefit of animals, people, and the planet.
By joining our diverse and passionate trustee board you’ll play a key role in creating lasting impact through our campaigns, food standards, and advocacy work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
About
blink blink mental health is a registered charity in England and Wales, and we are on a mission to help hundreds of thousands more people get timely, appropriate, and personalised mental health support.
We do this by:
• increasing access to support, making sure financial barriers aren’t a limitation
• providing personalised support when it’s needed, not limited by waiting lists
• normalising talking about mental health, reducing the stigma and taboo
• creating supportive and inclusive spaces at events and festivals across the UK, where people can be heard, connect with others, and reconnect with themselves.
blink is a small volunteer-powered organisation with three trustees, around 150 volunteers, and no paid staff. We’re growing, both in reach and in ambition, and we’re looking to expand our Trustee board to help guide us through this next chapter.
Our services at UK festivals:
Free, instant-access talking therapy with a fully-qualified therapist Up to 50-minutes with an experienced therapist who can support and guide people in the ways that feel most useful to them - like signposting, giving advice or simply offering an open, non-judgemental space to talk.
A calm, inclusive space to chill out and chat openly Whether festival-goers want a quiet space to switch off and nap, a place to connect with others, to explore the benefits of therapy or share the emotional weight they’re carrying, or just a safe-haven for a while – our bell tents are ready. Lined with comfortable bean bags and cosy blankets, we create the perfect environment to relax in.
Mindfulness activities facilitated by volunteers Puzzles and colouring books are available to unwind from the busy-ness outside. Our Wellbeing Support Volunteers are always available to have conversations, book therapy sessions, and signpost those who may be struggling or need some extra support.
Long term blink aims
Our work at festivals is hugely successful, and we are changing hundreds of lives a year. In the future, we hope to build on this experience and success by developing a programme of pop-up mental health workshops, events and free personalised therapy in other settings across the country.
Time Commitment
• Approx 5-10 hours per month. A greater time commitment may be required in the initial months to enable a smooth induction period
• Approx. 6–8 Board meetings per year
• Quarterly meetings with the Clinical Lead
• Additional time for reading and preparation
• Occasional involvement in urgent safeguarding matters or training.
• Optional opportunity to volunteer at festivals with blink, if that’s of interest Optional additional involvement blink is a small but growing mental health charity with huge ambition.
As we continue to develop, there is an opportunity for trustees to take a more ‘hands-on role’, if this is of interest. This could include things like, supporting volunteer recruitment, delivering training, helping with specific projects, or joining us at festivals. That said, this level of involvement is entirely optional. We know everyone’s capacity is different, and we want trustees to contribute in ways that feel sustainable and enjoyable for them.
Lead Safeguarding Trustee Purpose of the Role
The Lead Safeguarding Trustee plays a pivotal role in ensuring that blink upholds the highest standards of safeguarding for everyone it works with, including volunteers and members of the public. This trustee leads the Board's oversight of safeguarding policies, practices, and culture, ensuring that safeguarding remains a priority for the charity.
Key Responsibilities
• Strategic Oversight: Champion safeguarding in all blink’s activities, ensuring the charity maintains a proactive and preventative approach to safeguarding risks. Advise the Board on safeguarding trends, risks, and implications for strategic decision making.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure that blink complies with all relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice in safeguarding. Work closely with other trustees and key volunteers to ensure safeguarding governance arrangements are robust and effective.
• Culture & Accountability: Champion a positive culture of safety, wellbeing and inclusion, where transparency, learning, and continuous improvement in safeguarding practice is encouraged. Support the blink team to ensure safeguarding is embedded in service delivery, policy, recruitment, and training.
• Risk & Incident Management: Work closely with key volunteers to provide appropriate support, challenge and scrutiny regarding how safeguarding concerns or incidents are reported, escalated, and managed. Monitor safeguarding reports and trends, ensuring that systemic risks are identified and mitigated.
• Support & Collaboration: Act as a point of contact for other trustees on safeguarding matters. Engage with external stakeholders, regulators, or legal advisors when appropriate to ensure the charity is responding appropriately to safeguarding challenges. Person Specification This is blink’s ‘wish list’, but we don’t expect you to tick every single box in order to apply. We welcome applicants with diverse lived and learned experiences and are particularly keen to hear from individuals from marginalised and minoritised communities.
Experience:
• Direct professional senior-level experience of safeguarding for example in a charity, social care, health, education, youth work, or a related field.
• Prior experience as a trustee or non-executive board member desirable. Knowledge and understanding:
• Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and reputational impact for safeguarding within a charity. • Commitment to blink’s vision, mission and values.
• Demonstrable commitment to social justice, anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion.
Skills:
• Able to distil complex information and bring a pragmatic approach to its application.
• Ability to engage with complex or sensitive safeguarding issues in a supportive and trauma-informed way.
• A collaborative, calm, and reflective approach to team working, with the ability to inspire trust and confidence quickly. • Empowering and coaching interpersonal style to support & develop the blink team.
• A proactive approach to CPD.
What difference will you make?
• Play a key role in ensuring blink is protecting everyone who comes into contact with the charity
• Support and influence the charity to thrive, building our reputation and impact.
• Have a direct positive impact on thousands of people’s lives
What's in it for you?
You will have the opportunity to:
• Be part of a friendly, passionate and values-driven team
• Shape and improve safeguarding practice in a grassroots mental health charity
• Guide and lead blink’s development at a time of exciting growth
• Deepen your skills and experience by applying this to a different sector and/or organisation
• Develop leadership skills in supporting and empowering both volunteers and wider trustees in a key role on the board
• Represent blink at charity sector events
• Benefit from a structured induction and ongoing support, training and networking opportunities
To Apply
If you’re interested in joining blink as a trustee, please apply through here with a short expression of interest, outlining your experience and why this role feels like a good fit for you.
We are happy to receive applications in word or PDF (no more than 2 A4 sides), or video presentation.
You are welcome to contact us for an informal chat before applying, and to let us know if you have any support or accessibility needs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.