Volunteer Roles
Make a Difference by Volunteering
Our volunteers always tell us how great volunteering makes them feel and what a positive impact is has on their own lives. That’s before you even consider how wonderful it is to support others!
There are a range of ways you can support us in a fulfilling volunteer role. These roles will connect you with your local community, increase your skills, and make you feel like a totally awesome human being!
Find out about our volunteering roles below.
Admin (log checker)
Admin (inbox monitor)
Volunteer Role Title
Admin/Log Checker
Location of Voluntary Activity
Remote / York
When Are Volunteers Needed?
Approximately 1 hour daily, shared between 4 to 5 volunteers
Type of Volunteer Activity
Administration, Safeguarding, Volunteer Support
Role Description
As an Admin/Log Checker, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our volunteers and those they support. You will regularly review volunteer activity logs submitted through our CRM system, checking for any concerns, safeguarding flags, or issues that require escalation. Your responsibility includes responding appropriately to issues by liaising with relevant team members or external services. Additionally, you will handle incoming calls via a virtual landline app to follow up with volunteers or community members when needed. Working closely with other admin and communications volunteers, you will help maintain smooth day-to-day operations and contribute to a safe, efficient volunteer programme.
Skills and Behaviours Needed for the Role
Excellent attention to detail, strong IT skills, confident communicator over phone and email, responsible, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality.
Suitable For
Volunteers who enjoy administration and safeguarding, are comfortable working remotely, and want to make a positive impact behind the scenes.
What Will the Volunteer Gain/Benefit From?
Valuable experience in safeguarding procedures, administration skills, use of CRM systems, and supporting a volunteer team in a community organisation.
Volunteer Role Title
Admin/Inbox Monitor
Location of Voluntary Activity
Remote / York
When Are Volunteers Needed?
Approximately 1 hour daily, shared between 4 to 5 volunteers
Type of Volunteer Activity
Administration, Communication, Volunteer Support
Role Description
The Admin/Inbox Monitor will be responsible for managing the daily flow of email communications that come into Move the Masses. This includes monitoring the volunteer and community inboxes, responding to straightforward enquiries, and forwarding messages to the correct team members when necessary. You may also make outgoing calls using the virtual landline app to follow up on messages or provide support to volunteers. This role is key to keeping communication flowing smoothly between the organisation, volunteers, and community partners. You will work closely with other admin and communications volunteers to ensure timely responses and clear, friendly correspondence. This role is ideal for volunteers who are organised, comfortable with digital communication, and enjoy being the first point of contact for enquiries.
Skills and Behaviours Needed for the Role
Good written communication skills, organised, reliable, comfortable using email and phone apps, friendly, and approachable.
Suitable For
Volunteers who enjoy managing digital communication and providing responsive, helpful support.
What Will the Volunteer Gain/Benefit From?
Experience in professional email management, communication skills development, and supporting an active community organisation.
Volunteer Coordinator Support
Fundraising Volunteer
Volunteer Role Title
Volunteer Coordinator Support
Location of Voluntary Activity
Remote / York
When Are Volunteers Needed?
3-4 hours per week
Type of Volunteer Activity
Administration, Coordination, Volunteer Management
Role Description
The Volunteer Coordinator Support role is designed to assist the Trustee-appointed Volunteer Coordinator, supporting the tracking of volunteer roles, managing rotas, and acting as a central point of contact for ‘back office’ volunteers such as admin and communications teams. You will organise regular virtual or in-person meetings to foster collaboration, recognise volunteer contributions, and maintain motivation across the volunteer network. This role is essential for ensuring smooth communication and organisation within Move the Masses and supporting the Volunteer Coordinator in delivering an efficient volunteer programme. This is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills and a passion for motivating others.
Skills and Behaviours Needed for the Role
Excellent organisational skills, communication and interpersonal skills, reliable, motivated, good at multitasking.
Suitable For
Ongoing role for volunteers with coordination skills interested in supporting volunteer management.
What Will the Volunteer Gain/Benefit From?
Experience in volunteer management, organisational skills, leadership, and teamwork.
Volunteer Role Title
Fundraising Volunteer
Location of Voluntary Activity
York (or local remote working)
When Are Volunteers Needed?
Flexible hours, 2-3 volunteers
Type of Volunteer Activity
Fundraising, Event Support, Community Engagement
Role Description
Fundraising is vital for sustaining the work of Move the Masses. As a Fundraising Volunteer, you will support the team by researching funding opportunities, helping to organise fundraising events, and preparing materials such as sponsorship requests. You may also assist with community outreach to build relationships with potential supporters and local businesses. This role is perfect for someone organised and proactive, with an interest in helping a community organisation thrive financially.
Skills and Behaviours Needed for the Role
Good research and organisational skills, confident communicator, motivated, able to work independently or in a team.
Suitable For
Anyone interested in fundraising, event organisation, or community engagement.
What Will the Volunteer Gain/Benefit From?
Experience in fundraising techniques, event planning, and community networking.
Communications Volunteer (newsletter)
Communications Volunteer (social media)
Volunteer Role Title
Communications/Newsletter Volunteer
Location of Voluntary Activity
Remote / York
When Are Volunteers Needed?
2-3 hours per month
Type of Volunteer Activity
Communications, Content Creation, Volunteer Engagement
Role Description
As a Communications/Newsletter Volunteer, you will help to create and distribute a monthly newsletter that keeps volunteers and supporters informed and engaged. You will gather news stories, updates, and upcoming opportunities from across the organisation, writing clear and engaging content that showcases the impact of Move the Masses. You will take a lead on formatting the newsletter for digital distribution and liaising with other volunteers in communications and admin to gather information. This role is vital for building community spirit and ensuring everyone involved stays connected. Creativity, a good eye for detail, and the ability to meet deadlines are important for success in this role.
Skills and Behaviours Needed for the Role
Strong writing and editing skills, basic design/layout skills and knowledge of using Mailchimp a plus, organised, deadline-driven, team player.
Suitable For
Creative volunteers interested in writing and communications; flexible, ongoing role.
What Will the Volunteer Gain/Benefit From?
Experience in content creation, newsletter production, writing and editing, and communications teamwork.
Volunteer Role Title
Communications/Social Media Volunteer
Location of Voluntary Activity
Remote / York
When Are Volunteers Needed?
2-3 hours per week, 3 volunteers (working collaboratively)
Type of Volunteer Activity
Social Media Management, Content Creation, Communications
Role Description
Social media is key to raising awareness and building community around Move the Masses. As a Social Media Volunteer, you will manage one of the organisation’s platforms (Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn). Your tasks include creating and scheduling posts, engaging with followers, monitoring comments and messages, and helping to grow our online presence. You will coordinate with the communications team to align messages and campaigns, ensuring a consistent, positive voice across channels. This role suits someone with a creative approach to content, comfortable using social media tools, and eager to connect with a community digitally.
Skills and Behaviours Needed for the Role
Proficient user of Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn, creative thinker, good communicator, self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively.
Suitable For
Social media enthusiasts wanting to develop content creation and community engagement skills.
What Will the Volunteer Gain/Benefit From?
Hands-on experience managing social media, improving digital communication skills, and supporting community growth.
Social Events Organiser
Move Mate
Volunteer Role Title
Organiser of Volunteer Social Events
Location of Voluntary Activity
York
When Are Volunteers Needed?
Approximately 2 hours per month plus attendance at events. (Could be shared by 2 volunteers working collaboratively.)
Type of Volunteer Activity
Event Planning, Volunteer Engagement, Community Building
Role Description
The Organiser of Volunteer Social Events leads the planning and delivery of monthly social meet-ups designed to bring Move the Masses volunteers together for informal connection and community spirit. You will plan, arrange and coordinate social activities, and work with communications volunteers to promote events. Your role helps foster a welcoming environment where volunteers can relax, share experiences, and celebrate their contributions. Attendance at the meet-ups is expected to support the smooth running of events. This role suits someone who enjoys event planning and values building relationships within the volunteer community.
Skills and Behaviours Needed for the Role
Organisational skills, good communicator, friendly, able to coordinate with others, proactive, and approachable.
Suitable For
Volunteers interested in event organisation and community engagement, ongoing role.
What Will the Volunteer Gain/Benefit From?
Experience in event management, community building, teamwork, and leadership.
Volunteer Role Title
Move Mate
Location of Voluntary Activity
York, Selby or Durham
When Are Volunteers Needed?
Approximately 1 hour per week
Type of Volunteer Activity
Walking buddy
Role Description
Our Volunteer Move Mates provide access to fresh air, a walk and a chat for vulnerable people in their local communities. Move Mates meet with their paired walkers weekly to accompany them on a walk. Times and days can be flexible as you will arrange these directly with your paired walker. You will need to be comfortable contacting your beneficiary to make arrangements, and to notify them should you need to reschedule a walk.
Skills and Behaviours Needed for the Role
Genuine interest in supporting vulnerable adults. People are referred to our service for a variety of reasons including mental health challenges, social anxiety, sensory impairments, frailty, and physical health concerns, so empathy, kindness and patience are all key attributes.
Suitable For
Volunteers interested in delivering direct and active support, ongoing role.
What Will the Volunteer Gain/Benefit From?
Experience in supporting vulnerable adults, and making an active difference to people’s mental and physical health.