Youth team manager volunteer roles in west london, greater london
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Job Title: Programme Manager
Reports To: Programme Director
Location: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full - Time
About the Project – “Solta o Jogo”
“Solta o Jogo” is an exciting cultural competition and community festival celebrating Brazilian traditions through Capoeira, music, dance, and acrobatics. Hosted at Kingston University Townhouse, this event offers free taster classes, performances, and a vibrant Brazilian arts & products fair—engaging local communities and encouraging cross-cultural learning.
We are looking for a Programme Manager to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of the event. This hybrid volunteering role requires a commitment of 12 hours per week for 6 months. It is best suited for someone based near Kingston, as travel expenses will be reimbursed. This is a great opportunity to lead a high-profile community initiative that has previously been praised by local councillors, Kingston University, and the Brazilian Consulate in London.
Position Overview:
The Programme Manager oversees the strategic delivery of a multi-project programme focused on enhancing employability and skills development for target populations. This role ensures alignment with organisational and community goals, driving initiatives that reduce skills gaps, improve workforce readiness, and foster partnerships with employers and training providers. Reporting to the Programme Director, the Programme Manager manages a team of project specialists and coordinators, ensuring seamless execution of programme activities and measurable impact.
Key Responsibilities:
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Programme Leadership:
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Lead the end-to-end employability and skills development programme delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
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Mentor and manage project specialists and coordinators, assigning tasks tied to programme milestones such as training workshops, employer partnerships, and participant assessments.
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Stakeholder Collaboration:
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Build and maintain relationships with employers, educational institutions, government agencies, and community organisations to align programme outcomes with labour market needs.
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Act as the primary point of contact for external partners, ensuring their requirements (e.g., hiring criteria, certification standards) are integrated into programme design.
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Programme Design & Delivery:
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Oversee the development of training curricula, mentorship initiatives, and job placement strategies tailored to diverse participant groups (e.g., youth, career changers).
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Monitor participant progress and employment outcomes, using data to refine programme effectiveness.
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Risk & Compliance Management:
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Identify barriers to participant success (e.g., accessibility, resource gaps) and escalate systemic challenges to the Programme Manager with actionable solutions.
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Reporting & Communication:
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Track and report on key metrics such as participant engagement, skill acquisition rates, and post-programme employment status.
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Prepare updates for senior leadership and stakeholders to demonstrate programme impact.
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Process Improvement:
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Implement feedback loops with participants and partners to continuously enhance programme quality.
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Promote best practices in adult education, vocational training, and equity-focused initiatives.
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Required Qualifications:
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Human Resources, or a related field.
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Experience:
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3–5 years managing employability, workforce development, or adult education programmes.
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Proven experience leading teams and collaborating with cross-sector stakeholders.
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Skills:
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Strong understanding of labour market trends and barriers to employment.
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Ability to design inclusive, participant-centric programmes.
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Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, CRM systems) and project management software.
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Exceptional communication skills for engaging diverse audiences.
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Certifications: Certifications in programme management (e.g., PgMP), career coaching, or adult education are advantageous.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Children of Voices is a hugely respected charitable organisation helping to improve the lives of young people and their families through genuine care, love, and support.
We are currently seeking a volunteer event’s organiser
Responsibilities typically include:
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Overseeing the tasks of the social media team.
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Ensuring projects for the social media team are completed in a timely manner.
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Organising regular meetings with the team to keep on top of the workload.
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Making sure our social media is regularly updated.
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Responding to emails that involve a social media update.
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Keeping the senior management team updated.
Essential skills for this role are:
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Attention to detail: the ability to pick up on small details can prevent costly mistakes from occurring.
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Problem-solving skills: the ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
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Organisational skills: able to manage your time, teams and individuals.
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Teamwork skills: the ability to be a team player will help you to succeed in this role.
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Relevant experience
Prior to submitting your application for this position, we suggest you visit our website to gain a better understanding of our organisation and our mission.
Just Like Us is recruiting a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees, to oversee Just Like Us’ financial affairs. This is a voluntary role and applicants should have Chartered Accountant status.
Just Like Us is the LGBT+ young people’s charity. Growing up LGBT+ is still unacceptably tough. Founded in 2016, we work with schools across the UK to change this; empowering young people and teachers to champion LGBT+ equality.
We run programmes in schools across the UK:
● School Diversity Week and Resource Library: More than 7,000 primary and secondary schools are signed up to receive our free educational resources to help them celebrate in June every year
● Ambassadors and School talks: We train LGBT+ young people (18 to 25 year olds) to deliver relatable talks in secondary schools on allyship and growing up LGBT+
● Pride Groups: We help secondary schools and young leaders to set up a Pride Group for LGBT+ pupils and their allies; providing training, resources and 121 support
Our achievements
● We are the UK’s leading LGBT+ young people’s charity
● More than 7,000 primary and secondary schools across the UK take part in our programmes
● Our funding has quickly grown to just over £1m annual income since the charity began in 2016
● We have trained thousands of LGBT+ young people to deliver talks in schools, and currently have almost 500 volunteer ambassadors
● Our patrons are actor Jonathan Bailey, paralympian Lauren Rowles and doctor and TV presenter Dr Ronx
Role Profile
General Responsibilities
In addition to the responsibilities outlined in The Charity Commission’s The Essential Trustee: what you need to know, as a trustee you will be expected to:
● Review board papers and attend board meetings (minimum of 4 times a year)
● Give firm strategic direction to the organisation, assess risk and evaluate performance
● Ensure that Just Like Us pursues its charitable objectives and complies with its governing document and other relevant legislation or regulations
● Support the employed leadership team
● Represent Just Like Us at events
Specific Responsibilities
As Treasurer, you will also be expected to:
● Oversee Just Like Us’ financial affairs, ensuring our ongoing financial viability and compliance with legal and constitutional obligations including the Charities SORP
● Ensure that the Board of Trustees understands and complies with their financial obligations, and guide the Board in their financial appraisal of Just Like Us
● Ensure that effective and appropriate financial procedures and controls are in place
● Work with the leadership team to review and report on Just Like Us’ financial risk management process and financial health at board meetings
● Work with the CEO to produce our annual accounts and budget forecasts, and be a key point of contact during the annual audit of accounts
● Act as a counter signatory for online banking and applications to funders
As Treasurer you should have:
● Chartered Accountant status
● Awareness and knowledge of not-for-profit accounting and the Charities SORP
● Commitment to our vision and mission
● Strategic vision and good, independent, critical judgement
● Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
● Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement
● Willingness to be available to employed staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis
We are keen to hear from underrepresented voices, particularly trans and non-binary, Black and/or PoC candidates. Just Like Us is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Our positions are open to all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Should you require this information pack in a different format, contact us and we will be happy to do so.
Closing date for applications
Applications close at the end of day on Monday 5th January 2026. There will be two rounds of interviews, and expect to hold the first interviews in person in London, in the week beginning the 19th January 2026.
Just Like Us is the LGBT+ young people's charity.
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Lead an Area, Shape a Legacy: Become a Ranger Cadets Area Manager - VOLUNTEER ROLE
Ranger Cadets is seeking dedicated leaders to oversee and inspire.
We are recruiting Area Managers (Area Officers) to guide Ranger Cadets within their specified area, ensuring excellence across multiple cadet units and promoting the Ranger Cadets locally, ensuring we are a positive symbol locally.
About Ranger Cadets:
Ranger Cadets is a new uniformed youth work organisation with a mission to equip young people with essential life skills, tools, and opportunities to become active citizens who make a positive contribution to society. Through training, service, and ceremonial identity, cadets grow in confidence, resilience, and pride—building a legacy of community impact.
Your Mission as Area Manager:
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Oversee with vision: Manage Ranger Cadets across your designated area.
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Guide with authority: Oversee the running of a small group of cadet units.
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Empower with leadership: Support, mentor, and lead Cadet Unit Managers (Officers in Charge), ensuring they deliver training and ceremonial excellence.
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Safeguard tradition: Uphold the values of honour, service, and community impact at every level.
Your Path to Advancement:
As an Area Officer, you stand at the forefront of Ranger Cadets leadership. This role positions you to:
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Shape the strategic direction of cadet units in your area.
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Build a team culture of service and pride.
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Carry forward the ceremonial identity and community mission of Ranger Cadets.
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After 24 months within this role you will have the opportunity to advance to District Level Senior Management, responsible for a whole region of Ranger Cadets Cadet Units.
Why Volunteer as an Area Manager?
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Step into a senior ceremonial leadership role within a growing national movement.
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Gain strategic management experience while guiding multiple leaders.
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Make a lasting difference in the lives of young people and your community.
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Be part of a tradition that values honour, service, and legacy.
Call to Action:
If you’re ready to lead an area, mentor leaders, and shape the future of Ranger Cadets, step forward today. Become an Area Officer—your leadership will define the legacy.
RANGER CADETS
#PreparedForLife
To empower young people through structured, uniformed experiences that build life skills, leadership, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Ready to make a difference to a young person's life? Team Up is seeking dynamic volunteer to help transform the lives of disadvantaged pupils by improving their grades and building confidence in their learning.
We are looking for inspirational role models who will tutorEnglish on one of our 10-12 week online progarmmes, starting mid-January 2026.
You will be matched with a small number of pupils and provide them with the academic support, encouragement and inspiration they need to get back on track. The pupils on our online programmes have had some disrupted schooling due to challenging personal circumstances and our tuition programmes aim to build not just academic strength, but confidence and positivity towards learning as well.
All our volunteer tutors receive full training, lesson resources and support from a qualified teacher / team manager throughout their placement.
Practical Considerations:
- Our online programme runs on Tuesday afternoons from 17:00 till 18:00.
- The start date is 13th January 2026 and the final session is on Tuesday 24th March 2026
- Sessions are 60 minutes and take place via Teams. Tutors are expected to be online 15 minutes prior to their session. There is a 15-minute debrief with your progarmme manager after each session.
- This role requires you to undergo a free of charge enhanced DBS check, which will be arranged by Team Up.
We are looking for:
- Strong grades in English
- Experience working with young people
- Committed, organised and patient individuals
- Good interpersonal skills when dealing with pupils
- Individuals who are passionate about social mobility and helping to reduce the education attainment gap
Our volunteers love building a rapport with each pupil, seeing pupil growth, and personal confidence increase across the 12 week programme. By the end of the programme, you will see how the support you give has enabled a young person to not only improve their grades, but also build long term resilience.
Alongside this meaningful experience, you will also be able to attend our employability seminars, as well as receiving a personalised reference upon completion of the programme.
Volunteers address a widening attainment gap in education by helping disadvantaged pupils double their expected progress and improve future prospects.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Us in Building REMIX!
We’re launching REMIX, a brand-new youth social mobility charity in London and we’re looking for a passionate, entrepreneurial, team-spirited individual to help us set it up, develop it, and lead it forward.
This is a chance to be part of something fresh, exciting, and full of scope. Flexible hours, loads of opportunities, and the chance to shape a movement that will open doors for young people across the city.
If you’re driven, creative, and ready to roll up your sleeves to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch today and let’s remix the future together!
REMIX
EMPOWER. INSPIRE. TRANSFORM.
To remix young peoples lives across London, boosting their social mobility.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Dignify delivers educational workshops in schools to promote healthy relationships, self-respect, and respect for others. We work to prevent the harmful effects of pornography and challenge the normalisation of unhealthy sexual behaviours among young people. Through evidence-based sessions, we equip students with knowledge, empathy, and tools to navigate relationships positively.
Role Purpose
We are seeking Volunteer Schools Workers to accompany our lead Schools Worker in delivering workshops to children and young people. You’ll help create a safe, positive environment for learning, support classroom activities, and be an encouraging presence for students as they explore important topics around respect, relationships, and digital culture.
Key Responsibilities
· Accompany the lead Schools Worker to sessions in primary and secondary schools.
· Assist with setting up and packing away resources and equipment.
· Helping facilitate and monitoring small group sessions
· Observe and note student engagement to help evaluate sessions.
Skills / Abilities / Experience / Qualities
· Strong communication skills, especially with young people.
· Willingness to work with young people from diverse backgrounds and gender identities.
· Comfortable discussing sensitive topics such as pornography, sexual harassment, and objectification.
· Calm, approachable manner that helps young people feel at ease.
· Openness to learning and developing new skills.
· Ability to build respectful, professional relationships with young people, staff, and colleagues.
· Good rapport with people of all ages and abilities.
· Commitment to confidentiality.
· Reliable timekeeping and punctuality for all sessions.
Training / Support
· A full induction to the service will be provided
· You will be required to undertake mandatory e-learning and a menu of optional training will be made available
· Ongoing supervision and support from your line manager
· Travel expenses reimbursed (if applicable).
· Access to events, networking, and training and development opportunities.
Additional Information
· You will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check
· We will require 2 x references
· You will be required to dress in an appropriate manner when accompanying the team to sessions (school smart)
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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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 Youth Club:
Youth Club is a place for young people aged 14-19 to come and play games, learn new skills, make and strengthen friendships and build a sense of belonging. Regular activities include classic youth club games such as table tennis, pool, foosball, board and card games.
Youth club takes place at Tooting Hub- Beechcroft Road, Tooting, SW17 7B
About the Role:
CARAS is looking for volunteer Football Assistants to support our Football sessions on Mondays, 5.30-7pm in Balham.
Football coaching sessions are led by Fulham FC Kicks programme weekly, supported by CARAS volunteers to offer welcome to young people.
Volunteer tasks and responsibilities
· Welcoming young people to the session;
· Helping young people to register for sessions;
· Join in and be role model for young refugees and asylum seekers;
· Assisting participants to recognise and celebrate their achievements;
· Following FULHAM FC safeguarding policy and CARAS’ confidentiality, safeguarding, health & safety, equal opportunities, data management, online communications and all other policies as relevant.
Requirements:
Essential
· To be 18 years or older;
· To be non-judgemental and able to engage with people from diverse cultural backgrounds;
· To be reliable and punctual;
· Excellent communication skills, especially with people with varying levels of English;
· The ability to volunteer on Monday evenings for a minimum of four months;
· Currently resident in the UK;
- A love of football, and wanting to encourage others to play.
· Able to provide five years’ worth of addresses, and willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check (residency is not necessary if you are a Caras community member who is more recently arrived in the UK);
· Able to attend compulsory volunteer induction training (online) general and safeguarding prior to start of role
Desirable
· Knowledge of community languages, such as (including Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish, Somali and Spanish).
Through volunteering with us you will:
· Meet new members of your local community;
· Learn about different cultures;
· Learn about issues relating to refugees and people seeking asylum;
- Be able to obtain a reference from us relating to your placement after 3 months’ regular volunteering
· Work as part of a friendly, welcoming team;
· Develop your skills and competencies;
· Be able to access relevant training;
We provide firm foundations for new-arrival asylum seekers to build happy and successful lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Us in Building REMIX!
We’re launching REMIX, a brand-new youth social mobility charity in London and we’re looking for a passionate, entrepreneurial, team-spirited individual to help us set it up, develop it, and lead it forward.
This is a chance to be part of something fresh, exciting, and full of scope. Flexible hours, loads of opportunities, and the chance to shape a movement that will open doors for young people across the city.
If you’re driven, creative, and ready to roll up your sleeves to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch today and let’s remix the future together!
REMIX
EMPOWER. INSPIRE. TRANSFORM.
To remix young peoples lives across London, boosting their social mobility.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Us in Building REMIX!
Create Designs That Make Us Stand Out!
We’re launching REMIX, a brand-new youth social mobility charity in London and we’re looking for a passionate, creative and modern youthful designer to volunteer some time and help us create some much needed brand assets.
Your designs will be the heartbeat of our movement—seen, felt, and remembered. We need:
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Social media posts that stop the scroll and spark action.
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Roller banners that shine at events and outreach stalls.
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Booklets and brochures that tell our story with dignity and impact.
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Internal documents that energize our team and volunteers.
This is a chance to be part of something fresh, exciting, and full of scope. Flexible hours, loads of opportunities, and the chance to shape a movement that will open doors for young people across the city.
If you’re driven, creative, and ready to roll up your sleeves to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch today and let’s remix the future together!
REMIX
EMPOWER. INSPIRE. TRANSFORM.
To remix young peoples lives across London, boosting their social mobility.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) is seeking passionate new trustees to join our board and help shape the next chapter of our story. With a new CEO, bold artistic ambitions and a growing national footprint, this is an exciting moment to join an evolving organisation committed to nurturing young talent, expanding opportunities and strengthening our impact across the UK.
About NYJO:
Founded in 1965, NYJO has grown from a single jazz orchestra to a vibrant, varied organisation delivering engaging participation projects and impactful live performances for everyone. We exist to empower young jazz musicians and inspire audiences across the UK through our work.
We are committed to supporting and developing musicians of all styles and standards: whether you want to become the next emerging artist or simply play for fun -- we're here for it.
NYJO is dedicated to making jazz and creative music-making more accessible to early-career musicians, young people, and audiences across the country. Throughout our activity, we seek to create a meeting ground between the established and the experimental -- the past, present, and future -- to build bespoke programmes which cater to lifelong and new jazz fans.
Our work spans three core areas:
Emerging Professionals - We curate exciting performance projects for audiences and emerging professional musicians aged 18-25, underpinned by a programme of Professional Development.
NYJO Learning - We create accessible learning programmes for all, providing young people with impactful tools for personal growth through creative music-making.
Community Outreach - We are passionate about responding to and representing our communities, both locally and nationally, in physical and digital spaces.
We work in close collaboration with likeminded partners to deliver projects that respond to local community needs and create an inclusive learning environment which centres the voices of young people.
In 2021 we became a Resident Artistic Company at Woolwich Works, a creative arts centre in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. We are a registered charity with a turnover of c.£750,000 annually and are proud to be an Arts Council England (ACE) National Portfolio Organisation, working towards delivering ACE's 'Let's Create' strategy to make the arts sector more inclusive and reflective of modern Britain.
Our Board
NYJO's current Board consists of seven Trustees with expertise spanning digital communications, governance, HR, jazz industry knowledge, music education, finance, and fundraising. We are pleased to have diversified our board significantly in recent years, knowing that diverse boards make better decisions. Ensuring that our board is representative of the communities in which we work and the young people that we serve remains a priority.
Board Responsibilities
NYJO Trustees are expected to play a full role as a board director and trustee in accordance with charity and company regulations, and governance best practice. Responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic direction, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance against agreed targets
- Maintaining a collaborative and supportive relationship with senior staff and fellow trustees
- Proactively advocating for our work, championing the transformative power of jazz education and the many benefits that young people derive from creative music-making
- Safeguarding the financial stability, reputation and values of the charity
- Protecting the interest of donors and current and future beneficiaries, acting as guardians of NYJO's assets and taking due care over their security, deployment and proper application
- Ensuring that NYJO complies with its Articles and Objects, charity and company law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations
What We're Looking For
We are keen to recruit Trustees who:
- Are committed to NYJO's mission and will advocate for our work
- Bring strategic judgement, vision and creative thinking to the charity
- Can provide sound, independent reasoning and constructive challenge to our management team
- Are numerate, with the ability to understand budgets and charity finance
- Are willing to devote the necessary time and effort to be a Trustee, and to undertake relevant training and appraisal
- Demonstrate an understanding of good governance of charities
- Demonstrate the intellectual capacity to grasp issues outside personal experience and communicate opinions effectively
We are keen for our trustees to represent a broad mix of skills, experience and backgrounds, helping us to broaden our thinking and provide constructive challenge. At this time, our priority is to appoint an individual with professional experience as a UK based jazz musician, as this perspective will complement our current board's existing expertise and help ensure our leadership reflects the communities and artists we support.
We are committed to broadening the diversity of perspectives on our Board. We particularly encourage applications from women, younger people, and individuals from groups that are currently underrepresented at board level. All appointments will be made on merit.
You do not need to have prior trustee experience. Where needed, we will provide guidance and support to help first-time trustees thrive in the role.
In addition to professional jazz music experience, we would also be interested in candidates with demonstrable experience in music law or marketing, particularly digital marketing and social media. There is no expectation that applicants must meet more than one of these areas of expertise.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to providing an environment where every trustee is able to contribute confidently. We will offer appropriate onboarding and ongoing support to ensure all trustees can engage fully with their responsibilities.
Time Commitment
Trustees are expected to attend all board meetings (four per year) and an annual strategic planning session. Additionally, you may be invited to join working groups according to your areas of expertise and interest and will always be welcome to attend our performances and education events.
We will always be respectful of your time and provide maximum possible notice of any meetings and events.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Senior Fundraising Manager
Purpose:
To design, lead, and oversee a powerful multi-channel fundraising strategy that supports the CIC’s mission, volunteer expansion, and community-impact programs.
Key Tasks:
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Develop and execute a high-level fundraising strategy across individual giving, corporate partnerships, grants, community fundraising, and online campaigns
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Build the infrastructure for our upcoming Volunteer Fundraising Ambassador Programme, including training pathways, scripts, tools, and reporting systems
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Lead the development of both in-person and digital fundraising models, ensuring they are ethical, transparent, and scalable
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Manage relationships with high-value donors, trust funders, partners, and community stakeholders
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Analyse fundraising data, forecast income, and build systems for tracking donor engagement
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Work closely with leadership to ensure fundraising aligns with the CIC’s decentralised, community-first mission
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Provide mentorship and guidance to the Digital Campaign Fundraising Manager and junior fundraising volunteers
Ideal For:
An experienced fundraising professional who cares deeply about community empowerment, grassroots impact, and building sustainable systems that uplift vulnerable groups across the UK and globally.
Why Join Us
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Shape the entire fundraising arm of a growing, innovative, creative UK social enterprise
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Build systems from scratch and see your work directly empower young people, vulnerable adults, and community-led initiatives
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Work with an ambitious leadership team dedicated to decentralised, people-powered structures
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Gain strategic experience in developing ambassador programmes, hybrid fundraising models, and multi-channel campaigns
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Access recorded training, references, and opportunities to transition into senior paid roles as the CIC scales
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Be a foundational leader in building a national—and later international—fundraising network
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Have the oppotunity to be out of the box thinking creativity.
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Be the 1st in line to move the role into paid position once sustained donor growth is achieved.
What You’ll Learn
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How to design in-person and online fundraising systems for a CIC
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Donor psychology, community engagement techniques, and long-term supporter retention
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Multi-channel campaign planning: face-to-face, digital, events, and community-led
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How to train and oversee a large volunteer fundraising workforce
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Ethical fundraising and safeguarding for vulnerable communities
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Strategic planning and organisational development within a decentralised structure
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Diana Award are thrilled to invite you to volunteer for our Mentoring Programme in Spring 2026, which operates across London.
We collaborate with volunteer mentors to support young people aged 14-18 who are at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) through mentoring interventions, career skills development programmes, and support with their youth-led social action projects.
WHO CAN VOLUNTEER AS A MENTOR?
We welcome applicants of all industries and levels of experience. Through mentoring you will gain skills in communication and leadership, building empathy and understanding of issues and barriers facing young people in their communities.
OUR MENTORING PROGRAMMES
We will be running our exciting Twelve-week Mentoring Programme from March - July 2026, across London, in the boroughs of Enfield, Hounslow, Southwark, Redbridge, and Sutton.
The programme will involve:
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Twelve weeks of in-person weekly mentoring sessions that last one hour (excluding travel) and are delivered on the same day and time each week.
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Group mentoring, where a group of volunteer mentors work together to support a group of mentees, with the help of a Diana Award Facilitator.
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Volunteer mentors will share advice and guidance with young people who are at risk of becoming NEET.
We will train you to mentor and provide ongoing support for the duration of your programme.
The Diana Award can provide you with a professional reference, paid for DBS check, and refund your travel expenses in exchange for your voluntary work.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Requirements
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A minimum of 18-years-old.
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Willing to complete a DBS Check (paid for by The Diana Award).
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Willing to provide contact details for two referees.
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Has the right to work and volunteer in the UK.
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Able to attend a three-hour in-person mentor training session.
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Able to commit to weekly face-to-face sessions.
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Lives or works in London.
Skills
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Passion for working with young people.
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Has developed or willing to develop active listening skills.
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Ability to see solutions and opportunities when working with people or in a group setting.
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Ability to show resilience when faced with challenging situations or behaviours.
Experience / Knowledge
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Has work experience, this can be professional, from previous volunteering, or social action initiatives.
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Has developed or willing to develop experience of picking, planning, and delivering a social action campaign.
Optional Experience / Knowledge
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Has prior experience working with young people.
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Has experience in organising grassroots activism.
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Has experience or knowledge in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
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Has experience or knowledge in Widening Participation.
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Has experience in project management.
Responsibilities
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Commit to weekly sessions for twelve weeks, demonstrating consistency and punctuality. Mentoring Programme sessions last 60 to 90 minutes (excluding travel time). Follow through is key when working with young people at risk of becoming NEET.
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Collaborate with a Diana Award Facilitator and other volunteer mentors to deliver and support group mentoring sessions within a school setting.
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Review session plans and prepare for weekly sessions. Communicate weekly and in a timely manner with other volunteer mentors and a Diana Award Facilitator.
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Create a safe and positive learning environment and provide young people with encouragement, guidance, and constructive feedback.
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Nurture positive relationships with young people. Listen, understand, and acknowledge their feelings and experiences.
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Support young people to plan a social action project.
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Foster a growth mindset and encourage young people to challenge themselves to work towards their goals.
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Support young people’s professional development by connecting them with further opportunities. For example, workplace visits, work experience, resources, relevant networks etc.
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Identify and report any safeguarding and child protection concerns or disclosures to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, as per The Diana Award Safeguarding Policy.
OUR CHARITY
The Diana Award is the charity legacy to Diana, Princess of Wales’ belief that young people have the power to change the world. We seek to empower young people, delivering bespoke youth programmes for children and young people aged 9 – 25. We work with young people to unlock their potential, create opportunities for their growth, and inspire action from them to lead the change they want to see.
HOW CAN I APPLY?
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Read the Mentor Application Pack attached, so you have all the necessary information before applying.
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Apply now using the Online Application Form. The deadline to apply is 7th January 2026 you will hear back about your application in mid-January 2026.
If your application is successful, volunteer mentoring will begin in March 2026, following identity checks and training.
We can’t wait to receive your application!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About YAUK
Youth Advantage UK is a charitable organization that uses a research-led approach to inform policy work and projects that aim to promote and further the human rights of young people aged 11 to 25 across the United Kingdom.
Please note that this is a remote VOLUNTEER role.
We won't accept applications from individuals residing outside of the UK as we operate on the principle of bettering the lives of young people in the UK. Therefore, we require our volunteers to have an understanding of what it is like to live in the UK.
Responsibilities
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Manage a small team of remote, part time volunteers
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Develop, review and maintain HR policies & volunteer handbook
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Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations and GDPR.
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Partner with the wider HR team to ensure alignment and compliance with policies, processes and training.
Requirements
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Strong knowledge of UK employment laws and practices and its relevance in a volunteer led organisation.
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Excellent writing and communication skills.
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IT literacy with own equipment (laptop and phone)
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Ability to work well 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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Passionate for personal development
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Previous volunteering experience or experience in any kind of start up desirable
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Right to volunteer in the UK
Benefits
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This is a UK-based, 100% fully remote and flexible role.
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Supportive team and management to enhance your skills and build on your experience.
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Your work will help transform and empower many young people’s lives, rights, and interests and assist in promoting equality for all young people.
Why Volunteer with Us?
We are a supportive and friendly organization that takes pride in developing and nurturing our volunteers and providing them with excellent opportunities to thrive and further encourage their career growth and future aspirations. We offer a fully remote working environment and a flexible and adaptable working schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization, enhance your skills, and gain valuable experience.
Your contribution will be recognized through:
oLinkedIn testimonial and reference
oA public thank you post
oPermission to list YouthAdvantage UK as an employer on your CV/LinkedIn
oA written reference upon completion of your commitment
If this sounds like you and you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Candidate should attach CV
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About YAUK
Youth Advantage UK is a charitable organization that uses a research-led approach to inform policy work and projects that aim to promote and further the human rights of young people aged 11 to 25 across the United Kingdom.
Please note that this is a remote VOLUNTEER role.
We won't accept applications from individuals residing outside of the UK as we operate on the principle of bettering the lives of young people in the UK. Therefore, we require our volunteers to have an understanding of what it is like to live in the UK.
Responsibilities
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Identify gaps where training is required and create content
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Create and deliver training content and training plans for the organisation
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Arranging set training sessions with volunteers
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Arranging new training sessions with volunteers
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Finding topics that is relevant to the organisation that can increase development
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Finding and distributing information on free webinars
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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This is a UK-based, 100% fully remote and flexible role.
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Supportive team and management to enhance your skills and build on your experience.
-
Your work will help transform and empower many young people’s lives, rights, and interests and assist in promoting equality for all young people.
Why Volunteer with Us ?
We are a supportive and friendly organization that takes pride in developing and nurturing our volunteers and providing them with excellent opportunities to thrive and further encourage their career growth and future aspirations. We offer a fully remote working environment and a flexible and adaptable working schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization, enhance your skills, and gain valuable experience. If this sounds like you and you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV.
What You’ll Gain
•Recognition through:
oLinkedIn testimonial and reference
oA public thank you post
oPermission to list YouthAdvantage UK as an employer on your CV/LinkedIn
oA written reference upon completion of your commitment
We look forward to hearing from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

