Volunteer Opportunity: Modern Career & CV Advisor (Remote, UK-Wide)
Lend your recruitment expertise to help job seekers rebuild confidence and secure their next role.
Careers Springboard is a registered UK charity that provides a vital lifeline to managers, professionals, and graduates navigating job loss or career changes. Built on mutual support, its community offers free guidance, from CV support and LinkedIn profile optimisation to mock interviews and career coaching.
To keep pace with today’s hiring landscape, the charity is modernising its support model. They are seeking empathetic, tech-savvy recruiters, HR professionals, or similarly skilled professionals who want to give back by volunteering as CV Advisors.
How You’ll Give Back
Working 1-on-1 with charity members, from recent graduates to experienced senior managers, you’ll share your insider hiring knowledge to help them stand out in the competitive job market.
- 1-on-1 Volunteering: Conduct flexible online sessions (via Zoom, phone, or email) to review CVs, refine covering letters, and help members articulate their career story.
- Sharing Modern Knowledge: Demystify modern recruitment for job seekers, sharing practical guidance on Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), keyword optimisation, LinkedIn visibility, and AI tools.
- Boosting Morale: Offer constructive, empathetic encouragement to individuals who may feel stuck or overwhelmed.
- Helping the Charity Evolve: Bring fresh, contemporary ideas to the volunteer team to help update digital guidance notes, templates, and advice tools.
Who They Are Looking For
They are seeking individuals who genuinely care about helping others, possess strong empathy, and bring up-to-date knowledge from the world of hiring:
- Relevant Experience: Practical background in recruitment, HR, talent acquisition, career coaching, or professional CV writing.
- Contemporary Hiring Insight: Clear understanding of how modern recruiters source, screen, and assess candidates today.
- Digital Savviness: Comfortable using remote tools, online platforms, and modern job-search technologies.
- Generous Spirit: A strong desire to share your skills to make a tangible difference in someone's career journey.
Time Commitment & Location
- Role Type: Voluntary
- Location: 100% Remote (Must be UK-based)
- Hours: Completely flexible. Volunteer as much or as little as your schedule allows (sessions typically take 45–60 minutes per member).
- Community: Optional access to weekly Monday evening Zoom sessions (7:30–9:00 PM) to connect with members and fellow volunteers.
Career & CV Advisor (Volunteer) in Cheltenham employer: P. Moe Talent Collective
Careers Springboard is an exceptional charity that not only empowers job seekers across the UK but also fosters a supportive and collaborative volunteer environment. As a Career & CV Advisor, you will have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to contribute as your schedule permits. With a focus on personal growth and community connection, this role offers a rewarding experience for those looking to share their expertise and help others navigate their career journeys.
