Volunteer your time to support The Brain Charity
Current volunteering opportunities
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with The Brain Charity. We’re incredibly grateful for the support of people like you who want to make a difference in the lives of those affected by neurological conditions.
We’re excited to share that we currently have two volunteer opportunities open:
Role title: Finance Volunteer (Qualified or Part-qualified)
Location: Norton Street, Liverpool
Responsible to: Head of Finance and Volunteer Coordinator
Indirectly represents The Brain Charity as a whole.
Summary of role description:
Our finance team is small and made of up a Head of Finance and 2 part-time finance staff.
This role is ideal for those who are qualified in finance and accounting and want to perform a practical, hands-on role. You will need to have experience of accounting software packages (we use Sage), month-end processing, month-end reporting, annual financial statements and, of course, be highly numerate.
The applicant will need to have a good knowledge of Excel.
You will have an eye for detail and be able to pick up tasks quickly and work unsupervised.
Some of the responsibilities may include:
- Standard month-end processing, including accruals, prepayments and deferred income
- Fixed Asset accounting
- General assistance with the month-end management accounts, reporting and analysis
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Assistance with the year-end audit and audit queries
- Continued process improvements and Sage automation
We are hoping to welcome a Finance Volunteer who can support us for one full day each week. This regular commitment will help us ensure continuity and provide valuable assistance to our finance team in delivering essential services efficiently.
Who we are looking for:
| Detail of requirements
|
Essential / Desirable | |
| Skills | Qualified or part-qualified accountant
Experience of accounting software packages (Sage is desirable but not essential)
Strong Excel skills
Excellent English language skills
Highly Numerate
High degree of attention to detail
|
E
E
E
E
E
E |
| Personal attributes | Commitment to equal opportunities.
Identify with the values of The Brain Charity
Reliable and able to maintain confidentiality |
E
E
E
|
| Knowledge & Experience | Experience of working with people who have a disability and or a neurological condition | D
|
Our values are:
Kindness
We genuinely welcome everyone to our Charity and believe that each person has a unique talent and the ability to make the world a better place.
Commitment
We will travel side by side with everyone throughout their journey no matter how complex, how long or how difficult. We roll up our sleeves whenever and wherever we need to.
Authenticity
We accept and understand that the broadness of our own diversity and personal experience impacts directly on the level of quality and compassion delivered within our services.
Courage
We will challenge the status quo, welcome change and bravely take on any new challenges in the spirit of adventure.
Optimism
We believe that equality for people with neurological conditions is now within reach and we will strive each and every day until prejudice and lack of opportunity are removed from our society.
Role Description
Role Title: Administrative Assistant Volunteer for The Brain Charity’s Value of You project
Base: The Brain Charity, Norton Street, Liverpool, L3 8LR
Responsible to: Activities and Volunteer Coordinator
About The Brain Charity
Life for any of us can change in an instant. Experiencing a road traffic accident, a major stroke or being diagnosed with dementia can happen completely unexpectedly and can change our lives forever.
There are hundreds of different neurological conditions including stroke, brain tumour, brain injury, Alzheimer’s and many rarer ones too.
The Brain Charity offers emotional support, practical help and social activities to anyone with a neurological condition and to their family, friends and carers.
About the Role
As an Administrative Assistant Volunteer for The Brain Charity’s Value of You project, you will support our team in delivering personalised services that empower clients to recognise and achieve their potential. This role is vital in ensuring our operations run smoothly, helping clients access the support they need to pursue employment, education, training, or self-employment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide general administrative support to the Value of You team.
- Maintain accurate records of client interactions, courses, and placements.
- Assist with scheduling appointments, workshops, and improving confidence.
- Support preparation of workshop materials, client resources, and communications.
- Answer phone calls and respond to basic enquiries from clients and partners.
- Assist with basic data entry and database management.
- Liaise with other departments to ensure accurate referral and aftercare processes.
Skills & Requirements
A clear DBS check (to be arranged before starting).
Two references.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with basic computer programs (Word, Excel, email, database systems).
Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Friendly, approachable, and professional manner.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What you’ll gain
Experience in administration within a social care/charity setting.
Exposure to client services, mentoring, and workforce development processes.
Insight into supporting people with neurological conditions to achieve their potential.
Training and support from an experienced, friendly team.
The chance to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives.
Who we are looking for:
| Details of requirements | Essential / Desirable | |
| Skills
|
Excellent time keeping.
Clear, professional interaction with clients and team.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Ability to communicate with people from a wide range of backgrounds and with a wide range of abilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Competence in using Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and databases.
Ability to record and maintain accurate documentation.
Ability to input, update, and maintain data.
Liaising with other departments for client support.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Experience in preparing materials and supporting the delivery of presentations. |
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
D |
| Personal Attributes | Commitment to equal opportunities.
Friendly, approachable and professional.
Reliable and able to maintain confidentiality. |
E
E
E |
| Knowledge & Experience | Liaising with other departments for client support
Experience of working with people who have a disability and or a neurological condition. |
E
D |
| Other | Have a commitment to the values of The Brain Charity.
Satisfactory completion of an Enhanced DBS check. |
E
E |
Our values are:
Kindness
We genuinely welcome everyone to our Charity and believe that each person has a unique talent and the ability to make the world a better place.
Commitment
We will travel side by side with everyone throughout their journey no matter how complex, how long or how difficult. We roll up our sleeves whenever and wherever we need to.
Authenticity
We accept and understand that the broadness of our own diversity and personal experience impacts directly on the level of quality and compassion delivered within our services.
Courage
We will challenge the status quo, welcome change and bravely take on any new challenges in the spirit of adventure.
Optimism
We believe that equality for people with neurological conditions is now within reach and we will strive each and every day until prejudice and lack of opportunity are removed from our society.
If you have a background or interest in either of these areas and are looking to give your time to a meaningful cause, we’d love to hear from you.
No other volunteering opportunities at this time
We do not currently have any other volunteer positions available.
All future volunteering roles will be advertised on our website as they become available.
In the meantime, you can still support us by following and sharing our posts on social media — every bit of awareness helps.
Why aren’t there more roles right now?
We’re committed to ensuring that every volunteer opportunity we offer is meaningful, well-supported, and organised.
This means we only advertise roles when we’re confident we can provide the right experience for both our volunteers and the people we support.
Stay connected:
The Brain Charity is proud to have been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service – a reflection of the incredible impact of our volunteers.
We truly appreciate your interest in supporting The Brain Charity. Your time, patience and generosity mean so much to us — and we look forward to welcoming more volunteers as opportunities become available.
