Medway Volunteering Opportunities

Please find below a list of the current volunteering opportunities available now in Medway. If you have any questions or need some help, contact our support team at volunteering@mva.org.uk.

Volunteer Opportunity Organisation Location Post Date
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Volunteer Business Analyst

Business Analyst: Funding & Strategic Planning 💚 The Life Matters is a children’s self-harm & suicide prevention charity, and are seeking a volunteer Business Analyst to support strategic growth and funding for their successful 'A Childs Voice’ programme. A 10-week programme that achieves remarkable results with 95% of children stopping self-harming and no longer experience suicidal thoughts. We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to secure funding and raise awareness of our life-saving work. To apply visit the website, call on 01634 714088 or email office@thelifematters.co.uk.

The Life Matters

Flexible
6 Nov 2025

Young Person Support Volunteer

Support a Child in Crisis 💚 - The Life Matters is a Children’s Self-Harm & Suicide Prevention Charity and are currently seeking qualified professionals to volunteer 2 hours a week on their 'A Child’s Voice' programme, which delivers a 95% success rate in helping children stop self-harming and overcome suicidal thoughts. We welcome mental health professionals, teachers, youth workers, & doctors experienced in supporting the improvement of a child's wellbeing. Through offering 1:1 emotional support you will help build confidence, and save young lives.

To apply visit the website, call 01634 714088 or office@thelifematters.co.uk

The Life Matters

Remote from home
6 Nov 2025

Funding & Awareness Support Volunteer

The Life Matters is a dedicated children’s self-harm & suicide prevention charity. Our mission is to save young lives and support families in crisis through early intervention and compassionate care. Our flagship A Child’s Voice 10-week programme achieves remarkable results with 95% of children stopping self-harming and no longer experience suicidal thoughts. We are seeking committed and enthusiastic volunteers to secure funding and raise awareness of our life-saving work. To apply visit the website, call 01634 714088 or office@thelifematters.co.uk.

The Life Matters

Remote from home
3 Nov 2025

Laundry Volunteers Wanted

Are you willing to wash clothing and bedding of people who are homeless and may be sleeping rough? Can you help people find new clothes from donated stock? This role requires the ability to be friendly but firm, and to work the washing machines and tumble dryers and manage to turn around the washing the same day. Friendly team working environment, but please note the laundry area does not have a window so could be claustrophobic.

Caring Hands in the Community, a working project of King's Church Medway

Chatham
3 Nov 2025

Community School Governor

Becoming a school governor is a fantastic way to support your local school and help shape the future of education. Governors work as part of a team to guide the school’s strategic direction, support leadership, and ensure pupils receive the best possible education.

You don’t need to be an expert in education, just someone who cares about children’s learning and wants to make a difference.
  • Time commitment: Around 6–10 hours per month, including meetings and school visits.
  • Support provided: Full training and ongoing guidance.
  • Who can apply: Anyone over 18 with a passion for education and a willingness to learn.

Thinking Schools Academy Trust

Medway
15 Oct 2025