At Humanists UK, we value the contributions of our volunteers greatly. We offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities, from helping out at our office to coordinating our work in schools and hospitals, conducting research, and using your unique skills in areas such as design and technology. We strive to provide a positive and fulfilling volunteer experience for all. New roles are regularly added to our website, so be sure to check it regularly.
Our volunteers come from diverse backgrounds, including retirees, gap year students, parents, small business owners, and professionals who wish to offer pro bono support. Whether you have a few hours to spare during the day, are running a business, or are looking for work, we welcome you to join our team. Volunteers who take on significant roles will have access to our London office, but many also have the option to work remotely.
If you cannot see a role which sounds suitable for you, please consider sharing your skills and interest here and a member of the People Team will be in touch to discuss what volunteering for Humanists UK could look like for you!
Communications Volunteer (Writer/Editor)
Volunteer
Our Communications and Development team is on the search for an enthusiastic volunteer to join their team for up to two months. You’ll have the chance to work alongside a team of experts, dedicating roughly 6-8 hours per week to assist with a variety of online and print media activities. With a focus on promoting […]
Assemblies for All Researcher
Volunteer
Our Assemblies for All website gives teachers free access to a fantastic range of carefully selected, high quality, inclusive assemblies, with material from a wide variety of providers brought together on one easy-to-use platform. We’re looking for a volunteer researcher to help maintain and develop the site’s content, by seeking out new providers and finding […]
Education Communications volunteer
Volunteer
The Understanding Humanism team delivers Humanists UK’s extensive range of free education resources and services via the Understanding Humanism website, our teacher training programme, and free school speaker visits, which are all valued highly by teachers and students alike. The Humanist Heritage project and website explores the rich history and influence of humanism in the UK. Created and […]
Education Researchers
Volunteer
The Understanding Humanism team delivers Humanists UK’s extensive range of free education resources and services via the Understanding Humanism website, our teacher training programme, and free school speaker visits, which are all valued highly by teachers and students alike. The Humanist Heritage project and website explores the rich history and influence of humanism in the […]
SACRE/SAC representatives
Volunteer
Are you a humanist interested in education? Do you believe that children should receive a broad education about both religious and non-religious beliefs and values? Are you willing to work cooperatively and patiently with members of religious organisations to make religious education and school assemblies more inclusive? Then you could be a humanist SACRE or […]
School speakers
Volunteer
Committed to a humanist approach to life? Enthusiastic and a good communicator? Keen to help young people learn about humanism? Then you could volunteer as a Humanists UK school speaker! Would you like to know more? You can read more about becoming a school speaker on our training page. If you’re wondering whether school speaking […]
Apostate Event Organiser
Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Faith to Faithless, an inspiring section of Humanists UK that raises awareness of apostasy and supports those who have left a religion in the UK. We’re expanding our in-person events across England and Wales, and we’re looking for passionate volunteers to help us make a difference. We […]
Apostate Women’s Support Facilitator
Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Faith to Faithless, an inspiring section of Humanists UK that raises awareness of apostasy and supports those who have left a religion in the UK. We currently hold regular online peer support events via Zoom for individuals who have left high-control religious groups, each Thursday, from 19:00-20:00. […]
LGBT Apostate Support Facilitator
Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Faith to Faithless, an inspiring section of Humanists UK that raises awareness of apostasy and supports those who have left a religion in the UK. We currently hold regular online peer support events via Zoom for individuals who have left high-control religious groups, each Thursday, from 19:00-20:00. […]
Online Apostate Socials Facilitator
Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Faith to Faithless, an inspiring section of Humanists UK that raises awareness of apostasy and supports those who have left a religion in the UK. We currently hold regular online peer support events via Zoom for individuals who have left high-control religious groups, each Thursday, from 19:00-20:00. […]
Online Peer Support Facilitator
Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Faith to Faithless, an inspiring section of Humanists UK that raises awareness of apostasy and supports those who have left a religion in the UK. We hold regular online peer support events via Zoom for individuals who have left high-control religious groups. Our team of three facilitators […]
Humanist Climate Action Social Media Lead
Volunteer
Humanist Climate Action (HCA) is a volunteer-led network of Humanists UK members and supporters committed to redefining lifestyles and campaigning for policies that promote low-carbon, ethical, and sustainable living in the light of the degeneration of the Earth’s climate and biodiversity. We aim to bring humanists together to facilitate individual and collective action on these […]
Humanist Climate Action Steering Committee (Northern Ireland)
Volunteer
Humanist Climate Action (HCA) is a volunteer-led network of Humanists UK members and supporters. We are looking for a steering committee member based in Northern Ireland to lead on our engagement with political and community stakeholders. You will have a keen interest in campaigning on environmental issues, be a confident networker, proactive, well organised, and […]
Humanist Climate Action Steering Committee (Wales)
Volunteer
Humanist Climate Action (HCA) is a volunteer-led network of Humanists UK members and supporters. We are looking for a steering committee member based in Wales to lead on our partnership with Climate Cymru. You will have a keen interest in campaigning on environmental issues, be a confident networker, proactive, well organised, and enthusiastic about volunteering […]
LGBT Humanists Events Lead
Volunteer
LGBT Humanists is the LGBT section of Humanists UK. We are LGBT people who support Humanist values and we are Humanists who support LGBT rights. We are looking for the next Events Lead for our LGBT section who will deliver a range of inclusive events that inform, entertain and inspire. building on our proud history […]
LGBT Humanists Northern Ireland Lead
Volunteer
LGBT Humanists is the LGBT section of Humanists UK, a charity working towards a tolerant world where rational thinking and kindness prevail. We are looking for an individual to lead the LGBT section in Northern Ireland, who is enthusiastic, driven and organised, and ready to join the LBGT Humanists Committee and share ideas about how […]
LGBT Humanists Social Media Lead
Volunteer
LGBT Humanists is the LGBT section of Humanists UK. We are LGBT people who support Humanist values and we are Humanists who support LGBT rights. We are looking for the next Social Media lead for our LGBT section who will work to share and promote our work digitally, building on our proud history of over […]
LGBT Humanists Northern Ireland Lead
Volunteer
LGBT Humanists is the LGBT section of Humanists UK, a charity working towards a tolerant world where rational thinking and kindness prevail. We are looking for an individual to lead the LGBT section in Northern Ireland, who is enthusiastic, driven and organised, and ready to join the LBGT Humanists Committee and share ideas about how […]
Young Humanists Ambassador for Northern Ireland
Volunteer
Young Humanists are the voice for non-religious young people. Two-thirds of young people are non-religious. We provide them with the community and platform that their voices deserve. We think young people have a right to be heard and that more should be done to ensure policy reflects their views. Young Humanists is led by a […]
General Office Volunteers
Volunteer
Humanists UK are looking for an Operations Volunteer to help with a range of tasks in our busy London office. The Operations team at Humanists UK play a key role within the organisation. They are responsible for assisting with all of the general day-to-day administrative tasks and those related to our various departments, most often […]
Non-Religious Pastoral Support Network Regional Coordinators
Volunteer
The Non-Religious Pastoral Support Network (NRPSN) is administered by Humanists UK and aims to achieve access for every non-religious person in an institutional setting to emotional, moral, pastoral, and spiritual support from like-minded carers. The role of the NRPSN Regional Coordinator is to support Humanists UK’s Head of Humanist Care in delivering our agreed development objectives […]
Non-religious Pastoral Support Volunteers
Volunteer
We’re always looking for empathetic individuals with great listening skills to train as non-religious pastoral support volunteers and join the Non-Religious Pastoral Support Network (NRPSN), working within Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care teams to provide like-minded support for people in difficult times. Research has shown that despite purporting to support everyone, only 4% of chaplaincy team visits are made to non-religious people. However, […]
Young Humanists Ambassador
Volunteer
Young Humanists are the voice for non-religious young people. Two-thirds of young people are non-religious. We provide them with the community and platform that their voices deserve. We think young people have a right to be heard and that more should be done to ensure policy reflects their views. Young Humanists is led by a […]
Young Humanists Ambassador for Northern Ireland
Volunteer
Young Humanists are the voice for non-religious young people. Two-thirds of young people are non-religious. We provide them with the community and platform that their voices deserve. We think young people have a right to be heard and that more should be done to ensure policy reflects their views. Young Humanists is led by a […]
Young Humanists Events Manager
Volunteer
Young Humanists UK is the voice for non-religious young people. Two-thirds of young people are non-religious. We provide them with the community and platform that their voices deserve. We think young people have a right to be heard and that more should be done to ensure policy reflects their views. We provide a community and […]
Colchester Humanists Branch Coordinator
Volunteer
Colchester Humanists is a local branch of Humanists UK. All Humanists UK members and supporters in the branch area are automatically part of the branch.Colchester Humanists aim to provide a range of activities for non-religious living in Colchester to meet, socialise, campaign, raise awareness of humanism, participate in local civic life and support each other. […]
Isle of Wight Events Manager
Volunteer
Isle of Wight Humanists is a local branch of Humanists UK. All Humanists UK members and supporters in the branch area are automatically part of the branch. Isle of Wight Humanists aim to provide a range of activities for non-religious living on the Isle of Wight to meet, socialise, campaign, raise awareness of humanism, participate […]
Liverpool Events Manager
Volunteer
Liverpool Humanists is a local branch of Humanists UK. All Humanists UK members and supporters in the branch area are automatically part of the branch. Liverpool Humanists aim to provide a range of activities for non-religious living in Liverpool to meet, socialise, campaign, raise awareness of humanism, participate in local civic life and support each […]
South West London Humanists Coordinator
Volunteer
You may already be familiar with our successful and long running partner group South West London Humanists. This year, they plan to rejuvenate as a local branch of Humanists UK, with new leadership, and a wider range of activities across the south west London area. Rather than just working with us, as a branch they’d […]
South West London Humanists Events Manager
Volunteer
You may already be familiar with our successful and long running partner group South West London Humanists. This year, they plan to rejuvenate as a local branch of Humanists UK, with new leadership, and a wider range of activities across the south west London area. Rather than just working with us, as a branch they’d […]
South West London Humanists Secretary
Volunteer
You may already be familiar with our successful and long running partner group South West London Humanists. This year, they plan to rejuvenate as a local branch of Humanists UK, with new leadership, and a wider range of activities across the south west London area. Rather than just working with us, as a branch they’d […]
South West London Humanists Social Media Manager
Volunteer
You may already be familiar with our successful and long running partner group South West London Humanists. This year, they plan to rejuvenate as a local branch of Humanists UK, with new leadership, and a wider range of activities across the south west London area. Rather than just working with us, as a branch they’d […]
South West London Humanists Treasurer
Volunteer
You may already be familiar with our successful and long running partner group South West London Humanists. This year, they plan to rejuvenate as a local branch of Humanists UK, with new leadership, and a wider range of activities across the south west London area. Rather than just working with us, as a branch they’d […]
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