Context of Role
The Vegan Society is a registered charity and the oldest vegan organization in the world, having been founded in the United Kingdom in 1944.
It provides information and guidance on various aspects of veganism for new and potential vegans, caterers, healthcare professionals, educators and the media.
It also co-ordinates a variety of campaigns to raise awareness of the vegan lifestyle.
Role Description
Do you want to take part in vegan volunteering around your local area?
The Vegan Society have an ever-growing Community Network of vegans who have a passion to volunteer and promote veganism where they live.
Every month, their Network choose from a range of outreach tasks.
These could include setting up town centre stalls, writing to a councillor or MP, sharing our campaigns on social media or contacting local businesses.
You’re in control of how much or how little you do.
The Vegan Society also provide their volunteers with leaflets, banners and workshops so that they are equipped to make the biggest impact possible.
Purpose of the Role
The Vegan Society’s volunteer Community Network is packed with people who care about The Vegan Society mission – to make it easier for more people to go vegan and stay vegan.
They believe that it’s crucial for vegans to be well supported by the right legislation, the right options and the right agricultural systems.
Within their Community Network, they have two roles:
- Organiser
- Advocate
As an Organiser, you would be the caretaker of your local area.
Tasks would be emailed to you directly every month by their Volunteering Coordinator, who would be your main point of contact at The Vegan Society.
It would then be your job to send out the task to Advocates in your local area and get feedback from them.
You would also be able to ask your Advocates for help with any stalls and lobbying.
Every Organiser receives an outreach pack, including a table runner, leaflets and banners.
The Vegan Society make sure you are fully supported with an Organisers’ WhatsApp group for socialising and ideas.
They also have a monthly gathering on video.
Benefits
Many Organisers find a huge sense of satisfaction, improvement in self-esteem and enjoy the social side of volunteering in this role.
Here are some quotes from the wonderful volunteers at The Vegan Society:
“Everyone is very friendly and appreciative of what I do. It’s a great cause to volunteer for.”
“I love sharing ideas with other activists.”
“I enjoy meeting like-minded people and feeling less isolated in my beliefs. I also like learning how to campaign effectively.”
“I’d definitely recommend that any potential volunteers interested give it a go!”
In their Volunteer Impact Report 2023, The Vegan Society also found that 96% of the volunteers surveyed feel highly valued by their main contact.
How to Apply
| Detailed Role Description | Community Network | The Vegan Society |
| Application Format | The Vegan Society cannot accept applications through email. Apply via an online form here. |
| Deadline | 10/01/2025 22:30 |
Basic Info
- Time Requirements: Flexible
- Application Deadline: 10/01/2025 22:30
- Based: North East
- Location (jobs): North East
- Organisation Name: The Vegan Society
- Application Website: https://www.vegansociety.com
