HR & Recruitment Volunteer (Remote) – SAPUK (Suicide Awareness & Prevention UK CIC)
Volunteer Role | Remote | 6 hours per week | UK‑based applicants only
About SAPUK
Suicide Awareness & Prevention UK (SAPUK) is a non‑profit Community Interest Company supporting people experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or overwhelming life challenges. Since 2016, our mission has been to guide people from crisis toward hope, helping them regain strength, safety, and stability.
We provide:
- Confidential online chat support
- Safe Spaces (online & in‑person)
- SAPUK Life Coaching
- Community Food Pantry
- Social connection events (“I Don’t Know Anyone Either”)
- Semicolon resilience & awareness events
SAPUK is powered entirely by volunteers who bring compassion, lived experience, and a commitment to creating safe, trauma‑informed spaces.
Role Overview – HR & Recruitment Volunteer
As part of SAPUK’s HR & Recruitment Team, you will support the charity’s volunteer onboarding processes, maintain accurate records, assist with recruitment administration, and help ensure smooth daily operations across the organisation. This role is ideal for someone with admin or HR experience who wants to develop professionally while making a meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities
(Derived from the uploaded document: “Administrators are essential to SAPUK’s day‑to‑day operations… assisting with simple planning or scheduling, and preparing or updating documents when needed.”)
- Support the recruitment inbox and respond to basic queries
- Screen applications and check submitted cover letters
- Maintain accurate and well‑organised HR and recruitment records
- Assist with scheduling interviews or onboarding calls
- Prepare, update, and format HR/recruitment documents
- Handle confidential information responsibly
- Follow safeguarding, GDPR, and confidentiality procedures
- Provide general admin support to ensure smooth daily operations
- Contribute to a positive, organised, and supportive team environment
Essential Requirements
(From the document: “Must have experience working in administration… Good written communication… Strong attention to detail… Reliable and able to commit 6 hours per week.”)
- Must reside in the UK
- Must have your own laptop
- 18+
- Experience in administration (HR or recruitment experience desirable)
- Strong written communication
- High attention to detail
- Able to handle confidential information responsibly
- Reliable and able to commit 6 hours per week
- Comfortable using basic digital tools
- Team‑focused mindset
- Passionate about mental health
- DBS check
- Willingness to take on extra responsibilities when needed
- Understanding of data security and confidentiality protocols
Desirable Criteria
- HR, recruitment, or admin‑related training
- Interest in mental health, suicide prevention, or community support
- Proactive, calm, and supportive approach
What You Gain
(From the document: “Practical experience for your CV… Confidence and personal growth… Networking and strong references.”)
- Practical HR & recruitment experience
- Professional development and confidence building
- Transferable skills: communication, organisation, teamwork
- Strong references for future roles
- Leadership or senior volunteer progression opportunities
- A supportive, trauma‑informed team environment
- Free training, induction, and ongoing guidance
Is This Role Right for You?
You may be a great fit if you:
- Want to make a genuine difference
- Care about mental health and suicide prevention
- Are organised, reliable, and detail‑focused
- Enjoy admin or HR/recruitment tasks
- Value compassion, teamwork, and professionalism
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Your CV
- A cover letter explaining why you’d like to volunteer with SAPUK
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
Work Location: Remote
