Current Volunteer Opportunities

We know that our beneficiaries are retired former staff of NatWest Group companies and their dependents, but we don’t know how to make them aware of our services. In the 10 months to 31 Dec, we had 41 enquiries and made 28 grants, but there must be thousands of elderly and vulnerable people who could use our support.

We would like a volunteer to help us create and map out a targeted communications strategy to reach our beneficiaries - to help us build an in-depth picture of our stakeholders and how best to communicate with them; map out and explore all the platform and content options for each stakeholder group; measuring success, targets, evaluations and reviews and recommended next steps to implement the strategy.

Our funding can be genuinely life-changing; our beneficiaries struggle to meet day-to-day expenses so a broken cooker can be a financial disaster. Helping us raise our profile will allow us to help more elderly and vulnerable people in their time of need.

Mini Project: 9-12 hours

Poverty | Mentoring | Remote or Face to Face

Age UK Rotherham would like to celebrate our 40th Anniversary by showcasing the wonderful work we do through film and the voices of older people. We wish to produce a visual collage of people and settings highlighting the important work we deliver as well as the fun and friendship experienced by the older people using our services and attending activities through a combination of stills, moving footage and voices.

The work can be produced over 3-4 stand-alone phases which we'd like to screen at the various celebration events we have planned in 2025; events which can also be used to develop content and speak to Age UK Rotherham's clients and stakeholders.

This project will need recording and editing skills to produce a 6-8 minute recording that can be uploaded to YouTube, website and social media channels with sharable links.

The finished piece would not only highlight the important work we do locally but also act as a promotional video to audiences not currently engaged with us both individuals and corporate supporters. It will be our legacy as a small, local, independent charity and also be a testament to Age UK Rotherham's staff, volunteers, partner organisations and beneficiaries.

Mini Project: 9-12 hours

Older People | Creating | Remote or Face to Face

Nacro are a key member of a coalition of justice organisations that are aiming to shift policy on criminal justice. Moving from a punitive, crisis-ridden system with money focused on prison and punishment to one that is more based on the evidence of what works, focusing on crime prevention, early intervention and community sentences rather than prison. This is an ambitious and far-reaching project which could radically change the way we view criminal justice in this country. One part of this is engaging the media and changing editorial policy. We are looking for a media expert, possibly a former or current journalist. Someone who knows how editorial policy is created, what the levers of change are behind the scenes, and how we can shift the narrative. We want someone to work with us to build a plan to change the media narrative on criminal justice as part of this bigger project.

In depth Project: 13-16 hours

Legal and Criminal Justice | Mentoring | Remote or Face to Face

We need production talent We've taken the careers conversation to where young people told us they wanted to hear from us – TikTok.

When our focus groups said "Please, not another webinar," we listened and shifted from lengthy video calls to short-form content. This approach earned us almost 10 million views last year from young people aged 13-24.

Our content aims to build skills, widen knowledge, and share opportunities. To maintain authenticity and trust, we need media professionals like you to help capture compelling career stories.

WE NEED YOUR PRODUCTION SKILLS

To create impactful videos, THAT ALSO drive engagement! We want to create a conversation, not just be on transmit ... and where we fall short is engagement, not just views. Your filming and editing expertise will help us create polished, engaging content that resonates with our young audience.

Focussed Help: 5-8 hours

Education | Creating | Remote or Face to Face

At icandance, we empower disabled children and young people through dance, and we have captured many beautiful moments of their journeys. We now need support in transforming this raw footage into compelling films that showcase the joy, creativity, and impact of our work. These videos will help us share our story with families, supporters, and funders, ensuring our message reaches those who need us most.

We have a wealth of footage ready to be crafted into films—we just need video editors to bring them to life. If you have experience in video editing, your support could make a huge difference.

Success for us means having engaging, high-quality films that capture the essence of icandance and inspire more people to get involved. These videos will highlight the achievements of our young dancers, increase awareness of our work, and support fundraising efforts to keep our programmes running. Your editing skills will help us showcase the voices and talents of disabled young people, ensuring their stories are seen and celebrated.

If you're interested in volunteering your time and skills, we’d love to hear from you!

Mini Project: 9-12 hours

Disability | Creating | Remote

The Independent Living Centre, Semington, is seeking a talented designer with branding experience to help us redesign our logo and update our overall branding. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a charity that supports individuals living independently.

The challenge: create a new, modern logo that clearly reflects our mission while incorporating the colours red and white, known to be dementia-friendly. The design must avoid any obvious disability imagery and should embody our new tagline: “Empowering, enabling, and enhancing your everyday.” 

Your expertise will guide us in creating a brand identity that resonates with our clients and community. The successful design will present a professional and modern look, helping the charity to move forward with a clear, impactful identity.

If you have a passion for helping charities and a strong design portfolio, we'd love to hear from you! Your work will play a key role in making our charity's presence known and enhancing its future.

Mini Project: 9-12 hours

Disability | Creating | Remote or Face to Face

We are looking for a skilled volunteer to help redesign our organisation’s logo. As a foundation dedicated to improving Black women’s mental health, our branding should reflect our mission, values, and the communities we serve. Our current logo no longer fully represents the growth and direction of our organisation, and we need a fresh, professional design that embodies our identity and impact.

We are seeking a volunteer with experience in graphic design and branding to create a versatile, high-quality logo that we can use across our website, social media, and printed materials. Ideally, you will have experience working with charities or community-focused organisations and understand the importance of inclusive and empowering visuals.

Success for us means having a logo that is modern, recognisable, and reflective of our mission—one that strengthens our brand identity and increases engagement with our work. A strong logo will help us reach more people, establish credibility, and ultimately enhance the support we provide to Black women navigating mental health challenges.

Quick Fix: 1-4 hours

Mental Health | Creating | Remote

Are you a passionate filmmaker looking to use your skills to make a real difference? MumsAid is seeking a volunteer filmmaker with editing expertise to help us tell the powerful stories of the mothers we support.

We want to create a compelling short film that captures the impact of our work through interviews with mums, staff, and partners, highlighting our expertise in perinatal mental health. This film will be a key tool in engaging funders and partners while also resonating with the mums who need our support.

We’re looking for someone with their own kit—including a camera, basic lighting, and sound—who is comfortable filming mothers and babies sensitively and respectfully.

Success will be a high-quality, engaging film that clearly conveys our impact and can also be edited into shorter clips for social media. Your contribution will be invaluable, helping us raise awareness, strengthen partnerships, and reach more mothers in need.

If you’re a skilled filmmaker eager to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

In depth Project: 13-16 hours

Mental Health | Creating | Face to face

We’re looking for a social media enthusiast to help boost engagement on our Facebook page, which has over 10,000 followers but has recently seen a drop in interaction and activity.

We need support in creating engaging content and strategies that encourage more businesses, families, and parents to interact with our posts and stay connected with our work.

Ideally, we're looking for someone with experience in social media engagement and content creation, who can help us better connect with our audience.

Success would mean more likes, shares, and comments, helping us strengthen relationships with our supporters and ensuring the continued growth and sustainability of our charity.

Focussed Help: 5-8 hours

Family | Mentoring | Remote

At Tailored Futures, we help people with criminal records rebuild their lives through employment and reintegration. But to truly make an impact, we need to tell our story in a way that resonates—challenging stigma, engaging employers, and reaching those who need our support.

That’s why we created ReintegrateME, a first-of-its-kind employment platform exclusively for people with an offending history. Think of it as LinkedIn meets Tinder—a space where employers can swipe right on candidates who match their requirements, making recruitment fairer and more inclusive. By using technology to bridge the gap between employers and jobseekers, we aim to change perceptions, reduce stigma, and create real opportunities.

We’re looking for a volunteer with expertise in digital marketing, content creation, or social media strategy to help us:

• Develop and execute a compelling social media campaign to raise awareness and encourage employer sign-ups for ReintegrateME.

Your time and expertise could change perceptions, open doors, and help create a fairer job market for all.

If you have experience in social media strategy and want to use your skills for a great cause, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s work together to make second chances a reality.

In depth Project: 13-16 hours

Legal and Criminal Justice | Creating | Remote or Face to Face