Volunteer
Volunteering is a great way of building your skills, confidence and moving forward with your ambitions. We have a number of opportunities from admin support to presenting radio shows, supporting events to helping with community meals. We provide full training and ongoing support in the role, and can be very flexible around your needs and availability.
For any more information about volunteering with us, email info@futureprojects.org.uk or review the volunteer vacancies below.
We are currently looking for volunteers for the following roles:
Charity Shop Assistant
Trustees & Governors
Charity Trustees are responsible for the effective governance and management of the charity in line with its charitable aims and legal requirements. Being a Trustees offers valuable leadership skills, training and development opportunities, but perhaps most importantly, it offers the chance to contribute to a cause that matters most to you.
We are currently looking for Trustees with lived experience of services such as ours. To find out more, get in touch with info@futureprojects.org.uk.
To learn more about becoming a Governor at Future Education, please access the Governor Application Pack here.
Feature on Future Radio
You could volunteer with Future Radio as a presenter, help with producing, or support our admin team. And if you’ve got something to say about a local organisation, event, or cause, we’re here to help get your message out there. Get in touch with the radio team at info@futureradio.co.uk.
If you want to speak to the team about advertising your business, get in touch with Lou at advertising@futureradio.co.uk
Vacancies
See below for current vacancies. We often have new opportunities available, but if there are none listed at the minute feel free to get in touch with info@futureprojects.org.uk and ask to be notified when we next post an opportunity that might be suitable for your skills and experience.
Energy Advisor
Status: Fixed Term, until 31st March 2028, with extension subject to funding
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week – subject to Four Day Week following probation period (see below)
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Application Deadline: Wednesday 1st April
Interview Date: Week Commencing 6th April
We are looking for an Energy Advisor to join our Future Support team in Norwich, delivering tailored advice and practical support to households struggling with energy bills, through the Norwich Energy Project. Based at The Baseline Centre, the role focuses on helping residents reduce energy bills, improve energy efficiency and build long-term resilience, through one-to-one guidance on issues such as tariff switching, understanding bills, smart meter use and energy debt. Working closely with clients, colleagues and local partners, the Energy Advisor will also play a key role in raising awareness of energy issues across our services and communities, helping people feel more confident, informed and in control of their energy use.
Four Day Week: Future Projects is committed to providing the best working environment for its staff. As such, we are accredited Real Living Wage, Disability Confident and Four Day Week Gold Standard Employers. Our staff work the 100:80:100 model of the 4-day working week, meaning they deliver 100% of their output in 80% of their contracted hours, and are paid 100% of their salary; providing staff with a de-facto 4-day working week. The role holder will qualify to opt-in to the Four Day Week, following successful completion of their probation period and after a 6-month review.
To apply: Please download and carefully review the Job Description and submit completed Application Forms to recruitment@futureprojects.org.uk
Please note that CV applications will not be accepted.
Volunteer Coordinator
Status: Initial 12-month contract term, with extension subject to achieving targets
Hours: Part-time (25 hours per week) – subject to Four Day Week following probation period (see below).
Salary: £17,485 (pro rata of £25,878)
Application Deadline: Thursday 12th March (midnight)
Interview Date: Expected Week Commencing 16th March
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Volunteer Coordinator to join the team at Future Radio, Norwich’s community radio station. This role focuses on recruiting, training and supporting a diverse network of volunteers who are at the heart of the station’s day-to-day operation, community projects and income-generating activities. The Volunteer Coordinator will play a key role in helping the station grow its impact by creating inclusive opportunities, building strong relationships across the community, and ensuring volunteers feel confident and valued in their roles. Working closely with a small staff team and local partners, the Volunteer Coordinator will help strengthen Future Radio’s sustainability while supporting people to develop skills, confidence and social connections through volunteering.
Four Day Week: Future Projects is committed to providing the best working environment for its staff. As such, we are accredited Real Living Wage, Disability Confident and Four Day Week Gold Standard Employers. Our staff work the 100:80:100 model of the 4-day working week, meaning they deliver 100% of their output in 80% of their contracted hours, and are paid 100% of their salary; providing staff with a de-facto 4-day working week. The role holder will qualify to opt-in to the Four Day Week, following successful completion of their probation period and after a 6-month review.
To apply: Please download and carefully review the Job Description and submit completed Application Forms to recruitment@futureprojects.org.uk
Please note that CV applications will not be accepted.