Each year from June 1st – June 7th volunteers across the world are thanked and celebrated for their contribution to the charity sector, and whilst here at Represent Women we don’t have any of our own volunteers we know many of our tier 1 members do.
Volunteers are the backbone to many women and girls services and the work they provide is invaluable. Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who give their time, dedication, and commitment to the sector.
However, despite this and despite the growing need for volunteers, the number of adults who formally volunteer at least once a year, has fallen from 45% in 2013/14 to 28% and the number of adults who volunteer formally at least once a month, has dropped even lower to 17% with the Nort East having the lowest volunteer rates across the country.
But why are we not seeing individuals volunteer? In their own words “I don’t know any groups that need help” or “I couldn’t find any opportunities.” (Government Community Life Survey)
That’s where we’re stepping in.
So many of our amazing member organisations are volunteer led and others rely heavily on help from their volunteers so we know the opportunities are out there.
We’ve compiled a list of seven current/ recently opened volunteer vacancies across the women and girls sector, all of which are open for applications now.
So, if you are interested in volunteering but don’t know where to start, look no further.
Smart Works North East – Coaching Volunteer
Smart Works are looking for women who are passionate about supporting women into work to be volunteer coaches.
Help women navigate job interviews, cv building, job applications and other employability skills.
To apply visit: Volunteer with Smart Works North East – Job page – Smart Works Careers
Women’s Well Being Cafe – Funding Volunteer
Women’s Well Being Cafe are looking for a volunteer who is confident and experienced in writing funding bids to support them.
To apply email: Womenswellbeingcafe@outlook.com
Holding Hands – Project Admin Volunteer
Holding Hands are looking for support with community/ project management from individuals passionate about helping women overcome barriers.
To apply email: info@holdinghands.org.uk
The Girls Network – Mentor Recruitment
Sign up to mentor a young girl with the Girls Network and help change someone’s life by making her feel more confident and excited about her future.
To apply visit: Volunteering with The Girls’ Network | The Girls’ Network
Assist Women’s Network – Events Volunteer, Brand and Engagement Lead Volunteer
Assist Women’s Network are hiring for multiple volunteers across multiple roles. They are looking for event volunteers to help with all stages of event planning from, behind the scenes planning, coordination and admin to welcoming and supporting attendees.
They are also looking for a Brand and Engagement Lead volunteer to support with branding and visibility, member and stakeholder engagement and to provide direction on the future and culture of Assist.
To apply visit: Get Involved – Assist Women’s Network
NUR Fitness – Admin and Communications Volunteer
Nur Fitness are looking for an admin and communications Volunteer who can support the behind the scenes running of the organisation, coordinate administrative tasks and identify and complete funding bids on their behalf.
To apply email: snoor75@hotmail.com
Salute Her – Peer Support and Volunteer Therapist/ Counsellor
Salute Her are looking for both Peer Support Volunteers and Volunteer Therapists/ Counsellors.
Their Peer Support volunteer will have lived experience that service users can relate to – either as a veteran or survivor of institutional harm and will help other women navigate recovery, housing and mental health.
They are also looking for Volunteer Therapists/ Counsellors who have a recognised qualification in counselling or psychotherapy and experience working with trauma, particularly in contexts of abuse, gender-based violence, or military-related trauma to offer support to female veterans.
To apply visit the VODA website:
Peer Support at Salute Her UK : North Tyneside VODA
Volunteer Therapist/counsellor at Salute Her UK : North Tyneside VODA
For more volunteer opportunities visit your Local Support Organisation or Volunteer Centers website, sign up to their newsletter or follow them on social media for updates.
Many also have training opportunities or ways you can advertise your own Volunteer roles.
For a full breakdown see the VONNE website: Local Support Organisations and Volunteer Centres
To read the full Community Life Survey referenced at the start of this blog click here: Community Life Survey 2024/25: Volunteering and charitable giving – GOV.UK