Intelligent Volunteering
Information on different organisations that specialise in pro bono/volunteer roles in charities generally and in sub-sectors such as education and criminal justice
We encourage volunteers to have ‘what’s in it for me’ attitude when considering pro bono roles. In our experience the most successful volunteer appointments are those where there is a clear overlap and mutuality of interest between the needs of the organisation and the needs of the volunteer. ‘Doing good’ is vital, but not the sole reason for taking on a volunteer role, so think as well about personal development - new learning, new experiences, new environments, new parts of society.
General organisations
Our Eastside Primetimers recruitment colleagues regularly help organisations find trustees.
Reach Volunteering is the leading skills-based volunteering charity in the UK. If you are interested in the general charity sector, visit their website and use their online matching service.
The Do IT is an online platform that may be able to help you search for and find a suitable volunteer role
Education
Single and multi-academy trusts now run well over half of all state schools. If you are interested in a Board role, Academy Ambassadors provides a free, bespoke service matching business people and professionals with schools that have vacancies on their not-for-profit Boards.
Governors for Schools works with both maintained/local authority schools and academies to find suitable new governors for primary and secondary schools.
Criminal Justice
Magistrates are highly skilled volunteers who provide an essential service to the criminal justice system. If you want to find out more, there is also government guidance on the process of becoming a magistrate