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Sit alongside experienced caseworkers as they read applications, verify uploaded documents and make repayment-plan decisions. Excellent route into UK welfare-rights work and a sector-recognised reference.

No formal qualification needed. Trauma-informed practice training provided. DBS check arranged at our cost.

Phone-based check-ins with isolated borrowers who have asked for a regular friendly call. Many of our elderly applicants live alone and value the contact more than the financial help itself.

Patient listener. Comfortable on the phone for 30–45 minutes. Mid-week or weekend slots both available.

Walk applicants through household budgeting, benefit entitlements, and bank-account management. Works alongside (not instead of) free debt-advice partners.

Background in finance, advice work, or personal experience with effective household budgeting. Money & Pensions Service induction provided.

We are always looking for solicitors, accountants, HR professionals, designers, copyeditors, and translators willing to take occasional pro-bono cases. Most assignments are 2–6 hours; we agree scope and deadline upfront.

A relevant professional qualification, current insurance where applicable. Email us with the area you can offer.

Trustees are jointly responsible for the strategic direction and governance of Unity Relief UK. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of UK hardship, lawyers, accountants, and senior public-sector practitioners.

An open application window runs every February. Independent trustee recruitment is supported by Reach Volunteering.