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Volunteer Opportunity - Data Protection Volunteer - Remote

Mary's Meals is a global charity that provides life-changing school meals to children living in some of the world's poorest communities, attracting them into the classroom to gain an education.

Mary's Meals International

Employee count: 201-500

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The opportunity:

Mary’s Meals International is seeking an experienced Data Protection Volunteer to support a review of our current data protection approach across the organisation. Supported by our Director of Governance & Risk, you will work independently and remotely, offering professional insight to assess existing processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and help strengthen consistency and compliance across the Mary’s Meals family.

We anticipate a time commitment of around 1 day per month, though this is flexible and can be arranged to fit around your availability.

The skills we’re looking for:

  • A Data Protection qualification or equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience reviewing policies, processes or practices and identifying gaps or improvements.
  • An interest in, or experience of, working in international or values-driven organisations.
  • The ability to work independently and provide clear, practical advice.
  • Comfort working remotely and communicating with colleagues across locations.

About us:

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 3 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals. Thousands of dedicated volunteers around the world make our mission possible. Their commitment and generosity drive our work forward, helping us reach every child still waiting for a daily meal in their place of education.

We believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding. Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.

If you’re interested in getting involved and sharing your time and skills to support our mission, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Simply click Apply below to send us your CV and a brief note about your ideal time commitment and how we can contact you.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 19th May 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Mary's Meals is a global movement that sets up school feeding projects in some of the world's poorest communities, where hunger and poverty prevent children from gaining an education. Our customers, the children we serve, face the significant challenge of chronic hunger, which acts as a major barrier to attending school and learning. Many are forced to work or beg to survive. Even for those who do make it to the classroom, hunger severely impacts their ability to concentrate and learn. This is why Mary's Meals provides a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. The promise of a good meal attracts these hungry children into the classroom, giving them the energy to learn and hope for a better future. We believe that every child deserves an education and enough to eat.

Our simple solution of a daily meal at school is truly life-changing. It encourages children to attend school, improves their concentration, and allows them to gain an education that can, in the future, be their ladder out of poverty. We see firsthand how this intervention transforms lives, not just for the individual child but for their families and communities. Mary's Meals works in partnership with local communities, sourcing food locally wherever possible to support the local economy. Our meals are cooked and served by community volunteers, fostering a sense of ownership and collaboration. We are committed to keeping our running costs low to ensure that the maximum amount of every donation reaches the children who need it most. We are currently feeding over 2.6 million children every school day across 16-19 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Our vision is that every child receives one daily meal in their place of education and that all those who have more than they need share with those who lack even the most basic things. We invite everyone to be part of this mission, whether through donating, volunteering, or raising awareness, to help us reach the next hungry child waiting for Mary's Meals.

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Optical benefits

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Cycle to work scheme

Cycle to work scheme.

Life assurance

Life assurance 3x annual salary.

Pension contribution

8% employer pension contribution.

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Mary's Meals International

Company size

201-500 employees

Founded in

2002

Chief executive officer

Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow

Employees live in

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