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Youth Leader - Stoke All Services Unit
Who we are:
We are the charity that steps forward in the moments that matter, to save lives and keep communities safe. We are a market leader in the provision of workplace training, first aid supplies and event and ambulance services. And we're currently looking for Youth Leaders to join our Stoke All Services Unit so we can grow and expand our youth offering!
What are we looking for:
We are looking for an organised leader with an interest in youth work, first aid and community development.
What would you be doing as a volunteer?
St John Ambulance needs YOU! We have amazing cadet units in Staffordshire, Shropshire & Wolverhampton that are ready to expand and open to more young people in our area and we need volunteers like you!
Being a youth leader is an amazing opportunity for adults aged 18+ to teach valuable lifesaving skills to young people aged 10 – 17 in your area! Volunteering at least two hours per week could make a massive difference to these cadets now and have a real impact on your community.
But it's not all about what you'll give - you will learn a lot too!
As the cadets develop, so will you. You’ll gain communication, listening and presentation skills and grow in confidence. You’ll also have the chance to learn First Aid and take on more advanced roles with training, all while being fully supported by the rest of your team.
Under your leadership, young volunteers will develop their potential, they will learn vital first-aid skills that they can deliver at events and activities around the community. They will gain confidence, make friends and engage in community and social change.
If you’d like to know more or would like to try a taster experience of what it’s like as a volunteer in our Youth Teams just like to chat with someone who does, please get in touch by registering below!
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Join our amazing team and make a real difference to people living with sight loss. Help create a welcoming and safe environment for people to share their experiences, ask questions and support each other and connect with a local community in a group setting via Facebook. In this role you will be: • Managing group membership – authorising Requests to Join. • Creating a warm and welcoming environment. • Supporting group conversations. • Working with a Volunteer Moderator Team to create engaging content for the Group. • Ensuring House Rules are followed and content is appropriate. What you’ll gain from the role: • An opportunity to give something back. • A chance to build a strong community. • A sense of achievement through the difference you make. • A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people • An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies. In return for donating your time we will provide: • A rewarding experience. • A great Induction and training. • A supportive manager. • Regular updates and catchups. • Expenses. • An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.
What skills and experience are needed?
- An understanding and interest in maximising the benefits of social media platforms. A willingness to learn about local services and activities to inform the community as appropriate. Interested in helping people get the information they need. Good communication skills.
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Organisation overview
Operating since 2001, The Hepatitis C Trust (HCT) is the only national UK hepatitis C charity. It is a peer-led and peer run organisation; most of its board, staff and volunteers have been affected by hepatitis C. Alongside the delivery of a national peer support programme we lobby and educate policy makers and raise awareness to ensure hepatitis C stays on their agenda and we reach elimination.
We are routed in lived experience…Our Peer delivery model is at the core of everything we do.
Our mission is to see the elimination of hepatitis C as a serious public health issue by 2030.
We are looking for a new treasurer for our Board of Trustees to work with us and support us through this next exciting phase of our journey.
Role Overview:
As a Trustee at The Hepatitis C Trust with a focus on the Treasurer role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the financial stability and integrity of The Hepatitis C Trust. You will work closely with the Board of Trustees and the Chief Executive to oversee the financial management of the charity, providing strategic guidance and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic
· To assist and advise in the formation of the Charity’s strategy with particular regard to ensuring that the Charity has the resources to deliver the strategy.
· Ensure all strategic plans are financially appraised and budgets are aligned to both short-term and long-term objectives each year.
2 Financial Oversight
· To ensure that the Board receives appropriate budgetary and financial information on the activities of the charity including Annual Accounts
· To ensure that all accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies
· To work with the CEO in the appointment of auditors and review on a regular basis.
· To work in close partnership with the CEO in executing their responsibilities and achieving their goals.
3 Assets and Investments
· To ensure that the Charity has an appropriate investment policy
· To ensure that the Charity monitors the performance of its investments and to set a appropriate reserves policy
· To ensure that all equipment and assets are adequately maintained and accounted for.
· Ensuring that there is no conflict between any investment held and the aims and objects of the charity
· Monitoring the organisation’s investment activity and ensuring it is consistent with the organisation’s policies and legal responsibilities
4. Governance
· To ensure that the Board is aware of its financial duties and responsibilities and the need to comply with all legislation
· To ensure that all financial policies, procedures and the appointment of external financial advisors are reviewed on a regular basis
· Ensure financial reports to the trustees are comprehensible and properly discussed
· To ensure that the Board’s scheme of delegation is reviewed on a regular basis
· To act as Chair of the Finance and Governance sub-committee of the Board
Person Specification
· Qualified accountant with demonstration of not-for-profit awareness and knowledge
· Competent IT skills, with working knowledge of QuickBooks (or similar accounting software)
· Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the board and other stakeholders
· Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship, and the Treasurer role in particular
· Good communication
· The Treasurer will be expected to visit the charity office at least once every two/three months to meet with the CEO.
· The board meets a maximum of 4 times a year and the Treasurer is expected to be available for all meetings, in person or virtual – dates agreed in advance.
· The Treasurer will set up and Chair the Finance Sub-Committee which we anticipate will meet 3 times a year.
Location
Board meetings are conducted at either the Charity office (SE1 3QG) usually once a year or virtually, by prior agreement.
Trustee general responsibilities
In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the Treasurer as a Trustee has the following general responsibilities:
· Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees' role in giving strategic direction to the charity, setting overall strategy and policy, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets;
· Ensure the financial stability of the organisation and the proper investment of the Charity's funds;
· Ensure the Charity applies its resources exclusively in pursuing its objectives;
· Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the Charity;
· Safeguard the good name and values of the Charity;
· Declare any conflict of interest while carrying out the duties of a Trustee;
· Be collectively responsible for the actions of the Charity and other Trustees;
· Participate in other tasks as arise from time to time, such as interviewing new staff, helping with fundraising;
· Attend meetings and subcommittee meetings as appropriate and read papers in preparation for the meeting;
· Keep informed about the activities of the charity and wider issues which affect its work.
In addition to the duties of all Trustees, each Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions. This will involve scrutinising Board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, and providing advice and guidance requested by the Board on new initiatives, or other issues, to the area of the Charity's work in which the Trustee has specific expertise.
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Do you want to make a difference to the lives of local people with mental health conditions? We are looking a Trustee who can think strategically and complement the existing Board.
Mental Health Resource is a well-established, independent charity based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. We are passionate about improving mental wellbeing in our community, and aim to do this by enabling people to feel supported and valued, providing opportunities for social connections and by raising awareness of mental health. We deliver high quality and effective services across West Kent providing safe spaces and person-centred mental health support.
We provide comprehensive services with both a focus on short term and long-term mental health support, enabling people to access our projects for as longs as they want or need support. Our beneficiaries have complex and enduring mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-harming, psychosis, schizophrenia and bi-polar and, on average, we work with over 900 adults and young people each year.
About the Trustee roles
You would be working with other trustees who have different skills, knowledge and experience. It's an interesting role in which you can help formulate ideas about how we as an organisation can best address the challenges and opportunities that exist in an increasingly complex and changing environment.
We would love to hear from you if you have a true interest in helping to improve the lives of those with mental health conditions in our community, and especially if you have skills or experience in working in a charity or in finance. No experience of being a trustee is necessary.
You would be expected to attend and participate in six Board meetings per year which are held via Teams/Zoom and last 2-3 hrs. The Board is also supported by two sub-committees: Finance and Risk and Marketing and Fundraising, which meet four times a year, and trustees are encouraged to also be a member of one of the sub-committees.
For further information about the role, please see the Recruitment Pack (which is accessible after you click 'Quick Apply')
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Youth Leader - Shrewsbury Cadet Unit
Who we are:
We are the charity that steps forward in the moments that matter, to save lives and keep communities safe. We are a market leader in the provision of workplace training, first aid supplies and event and ambulance services. And we're currently looking for Youth Leaders to join our Shrewsbury Cadet Unit so we can grow and expand our youth offering!
What are we looking for:
We are looking for an organised leader with an interest in youth work, first aid and community development.
What would you be doing as a volunteer?
St John Ambulance needs YOU! We have amazing cadet units in Staffordshire, Shropshire & Wolverhampton that are ready to expand and open to more young people in our area and we need volunteers like you!
Being a youth leader is an amazing opportunity for adults aged 18+ to teach valuable lifesaving skills to young people aged 10 – 17 in your area! Volunteering at least two hours per week could make a massive difference to these cadets now and have a real impact on your community.
But it's not all about what you'll give - you will learn a lot too!
As the cadets develop, so will you. You’ll gain communication, listening and presentation skills and grow in confidence. You’ll also have the chance to learn First Aid and take on more advanced roles with training, all while being fully supported by the rest of your team.
Under your leadership, young volunteers will develop their potential, they will learn vital first-aid skills that they can deliver at events and activities around the community. They will gain confidence, make friends and engage in community and social change.
If you’d like to know more or would like to try a taster experience of what it’s like as a volunteer in our Youth Teams just like to chat with someone who does, please get in touch by registering below!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you passionate about children’s literacy and the role it plays in enabling children to seize life’s opportunities and write their own story? Do you want to see children living in inequitable circumstances given an equal chance to make the best of life? Are you looking for a trustee opportunity where you can use your skills and experience at Board level to help govern and develop our charity and bring the joy of reading to children living with little or no access to books? If so, read on!
We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our Board of Trustees, who share our passion for addressing child literacy issues in the under 12s from disadvantaged areas, and our vision of all children thriving in homes where a love of reading is embraced. We are seeking individuals particularly with a backgrounds/skills/experience in any of the following areas:
• Lived experience of the issues the families we work with are facing in the UK today
• Impact and evaluation
• Community & referral pathways
• Social Enterprise/Franchising
• Volunteering - recruitment & retention
• Marketing & media
• Education/literacy
• Publishing
The closing date for applications is September 30th 2024
If you are interested, please apply with a CV and covering letter via the Quick Apply button below.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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YMCA Lincolnshire is seeking new Trustees to join us in bringing energy, enthusiasm, wise governance and strategic guidance to maximise our reach and impact on people's lives and communities. We are passionate about the causes we support, we are an ambitious team and we operate within an equitable, open and engaging culture. Our passion and ambition for the work means we are not afraid of taking informed risks and new challenges. We are looking for people who really want to make a difference through giving of their time, knowledge and experience.
We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in education/youth work, business/commercial operations or housing/homelessness.
We hold bi-monthly Board meetings in Lincoln, which we ask Trustees to attend in-person. As well as some other training and Sprint events taking place in-person. Other tasks such as reading Board papers can be done remotely.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Help us make people’s experience of homeless temporary accommodation short, safe and healthy.
The Treasurer will support the Board to oversee the financial matters of the charity in line with good practice, the
Constitution and legal requirements, and report to the Board at regular intervals about the financial position of the charity.
The Treasurer will ensure that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place and are appropriate
for the charity. (Despite this all trustees are jointly and severally responsible for the administration of the charity).
Main responsibilities:
- To support the Board to oversee and to ensure appropriate presentation of budgets, accounts, management accounts and financial statements.
- To ensure appropriate presentation of accounts and records, ensuring that financial resources are spent in accordance with the charity’s policies, good governance, legal and regulatory requirements.
Main duties:
- Liaising, where applicable with the CEO (or other appropriate member of staff).
- Supporting the Board to monitor the financial viability of the charity.
- Creating in conjunction with relevant senior staff sound financial instruments for the control of charity assets.
- Ensuring that staff create sound financial instruments for the control of charity assets.
- Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s Strategic Plan.
- Ensuring that the annual accounts are compliant with the current charities’ SORP.
- Ensuring close working relationships with the internal audit team and Committees of the Board.
- Ensuring that sound financial management is maintained and ensuring expenditure is in line with the charity’s objects.
- Acting as a counter signatory on charity cheques and any applications and receipts of funding (if necessary or mandated).
Those considering a role as Chair of the Board are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV and Expression
of Interest covering letter (one side of A4), which will be shared and considered by our Nominations and
Remuneration Committee. In your covering letter, please briefly outline your reasons for wanting to become a trustee, along with any specific experiences or skills that you feel are relevant; and why you feel they will be beneficial to Justlife and its beneficiaries.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about animal welfare? We are looking for an enthusiastic person who understands charity finance to support us in our mission to prevent cruelty, promote kindness and alleviate the suffering of animals.
We have a Rehoming Centre from which we rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of cats, rabbits, small animals and poultry. We also run three charity shops to help support those activities
We are looking for someone to volunteer as a Branch Treasurer for our West Dorset Branch. This role would play a vital role in supporting the Branches affairs so that it is governed and managed effectively, whilst continually having animal welfare at the forefront of their mind.
As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to attend a monthly committee meeting lasting some 2 to 3 hours. However, the commitment may vary depending on whether or not the trustee takes on additional duties.
Primary responsibilities of the Branch Treasurer
- Implement and maintain sound financial systems.
- Take a lead role in ensuring the committee set annual financial budgets and plan the branch income and expenditure.
- Provide a written financial report for every branch meeting.
- Liaise with auditors/independent examiners regarding the production of the annual branch accounts and the treasurer’s report.
- Maintain control of all bank accounts as authorised by the committee.
- Execute and operate branch committee financial decisions and act as branch co-signatory.
- Maintain control over all branch paying-in books and receipt books and to ensure their correct use.
- In the absence of a branch box secretary, to assume responsibility for the branch network of collection boxes.
- Arrange payment of the annual branch contribution to the appropriate RSPCA fund.
- Coordinate financial control of all branch fundraising activities.
- Make quarterly VAT returns to headquarters promptly.
- Ensure the production, monitoring and annual review of the branch’s financial risk management strategy in accordance with the charity commission’s requirements.
- Liaise with branch officers, branch support specialist and Branch finance co-ordinator on Financial affairs as necessary and alert them immediately to any possible difficulties or irregularities.
- Ensure the retention and safekeeping of all branch financial documentation for the appropriate time as set by the charity commission.
What we are looking for in a volunteer:
- We are particularly looking for someone who has knowledge and experience in finance, who may already understand charity finance.
- As a trustee, you would be able to dedicate the time to attend monthly committee meetings, which last approximately 3 hours.
- In between meetings, there will be additional volunteer duties such as; providing financial reports at committee meetings, monitoring the budget which has been set by the trustees for the year, processing payments, querying invoices, doing VAT returns, and processing Gift Aid claims.
What we can offer you as a volunteer Branch Treasurer
- We will provide you with a comprehensive trustee training course which will provide you will everything you need to carry out the role.
- Ongoing support is also provided by local and national RSPCA staff in addition to any additional training provided by the relevant branch.
- The platform to utilise your skills and experience to oversee the charity and make decisions that have a direct impact on local animal welfare.
- The opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals.
- A way to expand your professional and personal network through working with like-minded people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
IKWRO –Women’s Rights Organisation (IKWRO) is an award-winning charity founded (as the Iranian and Kurdish Women’s Rights Organisation) in 2002. IKWRO is a registered charity which provides advice and support to Middle Eastern, North African and Afghan women and girls living in the UK, who have experienced, or are at risk of all forms of “honour” based abuse, including; forced marriage, child marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM), or domestic abuse.
We work with women and girls of all ages, including lesbian women, bisexual women and trans women. We offer services in Kurdish, Farsi, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Turkish and English. IKWRO offers free advice, advocacy and counselling services and operates a refuge which provides safe accommodation and specialist support to single women at risk of “honour” based abuse, forced marriage and domestic abuse.
IKWRO also provides training for women and girls to help them understand their rights in the UK. In partnership with other organisations, we assist survivors of abuse with accessing English language classes and education, training and employment opportunities. As well as supporting women and girls directly, we offer advice and training for professionals from the statutory and voluntary sectors, to better understand the needs of the women and girls we represent, the types of abuse they experience and to provide best practice prevention and support services.
We campaign to increase awareness and improve laws and policies to tackle all forms of “honour” based abuse and harmful practices including; forced marriage, child marriage, marital captivity, female genital mutilation, virginity testing and hymenoplasty, discrimination by sharia courts and to push for better laws and policies toprotect women’s and girl’s rights.
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Citizens Advice LeicesterShire is an independent and local non-profit organisation. Our purpose is “Sharing knowledge to transform lives”. By listening to the needs of our communities and clients, we act to provide accessible, high-quality information, advice and education to anyone who needs it. We empower individuals with the tools and support they need to build resilience and thrive. By working in partnership with national and local organisations, we’re able to advocate for a fairer society, amplifying the voices of those often unheard. We demonstrate and uphold our values: we care, we help, we excel and we challenge to achieve positive outcomes for the people we help. Last year we supported over 31,000 people across Leicester and Leicestershire, securing them £14 million in additional income.
We are looking for trustees to join our board. As a trustee, you'll help us:
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Set our strategy and direction
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Ensure we’re financially sustainable
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Monitor our performance and impact
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Make sure we’re meeting the needs of our community
You don’t need specific qualifications but we’re looking for someone who is:
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Passionate about social justice, our purpose and our values
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A strategic thinker able to see the big picture and develop long-term plans
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A good listener and communicator
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Collaborative and willing to contribute their unique skills and experience
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Experience in one or more of the following areas: governance, finance, fundraising, legal, HR or marketing would be particularly welcome.
This is a voluntary role, but the rewards are invaluable:
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Make a different in your community
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Develop your skills, experience and gain valuable insight in the non-profit sector
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Work in a supportive and friendly environment with a dedicated team of staff and volunteers
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Be part of something bigger than yourself and help build a more resilient community in LeicesterShire
We'll cover your expenses: we value your time and commitment and want to ensure serving as a trustee is accessible to everyone.
Visit our website to read the complete trustee pack and apply. We'd love to hear from you! Our CEO is also happy to have an informal chat if you have any questions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Youth Leader - Rugeley Cadet Unit
Who we are:
We are the charity that steps forward in the moments that matter, to save lives and keep communities safe. We are a market leader in the provision of workplace training, first aid supplies and event and ambulance services. And we're currently looking for Youth Leaders to join our Rugeley Cadet Unit so we can grow and expand our youth offering!
What are we looking for:
We are looking for an organised leader with an interest in youth work, first aid and community development.
What would you be doing as a volunteer?
St John Ambulance needs YOU! We have amazing cadet units in Staffordshire, Shropshire & Wolverhampton that are ready to expand and open to more young people in our area and we need volunteers like you!
Being a youth leader is an amazing opportunity for adults aged 18+ to teach valuable lifesaving skills to young people aged 10 – 17 in your area! Volunteering at least two hours per week could make a massive difference to these cadets now and have a real impact on your community.
But it's not all about what you'll give - you will learn a lot too!
As the cadets develop, so will you. You’ll gain communication, listening and presentation skills and grow in confidence. You’ll also have the chance to learn First Aid and take on more advanced roles with training, all while being fully supported by the rest of your team.
Under your leadership, young volunteers will develop their potential, they will learn vital first-aid skills that they can deliver at events and activities around the community. They will gain confidence, make friends and engage in community and social change.
If you’d like to know more or would like to try a taster experience of what it’s like as a volunteer in our Youth Teams just like to chat with someone who does, please get in touch by registering below!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Projects Coordinator
Working to support disadvantaged young people or trekking the Inca Trail? Why not do both?!
Get the best of both worlds for a volunteering opportunity where you give your skills, rather than your money.
Are you looking for a break from 9-5? Or are you looking to do a year abroad as part of your studies, or even before you start your studies, in an exciting and challenging environment? When volunteering with LAFF your skills will be put to good use. You will have the opportunity to work directly with beneficiaries and gain valuable field experience and an increased awareness of international development issues. Based in beautiful Peru, on the doorstep of Machu Picchu, this is also a great chance to improve your Spanish fluency.
Location: Cusco
Employment Type: Full-time unpaid volunteering positions of minimum 7 hours per day are preferable, though applications for part time roles are also considered.
Leave: 2 days per month
Duration: 3 months
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Given that LAFF is a small volunteer-led charity, the Internal Projects Coordinator provides support to the Programme Manager in all aspects of LAFF’s internal operations programme planning, reporting, budgeting and delivery. This is a diverse role that encompasses all facets of NGO management.
Objectives of this Role
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Projects Coordinator will be expected to carry out the following tasks:
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Collaborate with the Programme Manager to ensure that LAFF’s strategic and annual work plan are being implemented
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Provide administrative and logistical support
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Maintain and update LAFF’s recruitment platforms and database
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Organise, schedule and take part in meetings, interviews and events when necessary
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Draft documents, contracts, agreements and reports
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Ensure that all data and policies are consistent, thorough and accessible
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Identify partners/beneficiaries needs and provide technical support when relevant
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Provide support in the monitoring of LAFF’s internal programmes
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Represent LAFF when necessary and expand its local network in Cusco
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Visit projects to follow up progress on capacity building projects
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Contribute towards the internal development of LAFF
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Provide support carrying out tasks of other volunteer roles when they are not filled
Skills and Qualifications
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Undergraduate degree in a related field (Communications, Languages, International Relations) or experience working in a communications role.
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6 months of volunteering experience and/or work experience in the NGO sector highly desirable.
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Proficiency in written and spoken English required, intermediate level Spanish desired.
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A strong passion to develop skills related to the not-profit sector.
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Solid report-writing skills.
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Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
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Interest in acquiring communications and International Development experience.
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Highly organized, flexible, independent, culturally sensitive and detail oriented with the ability to multitask.
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Extensive knowledge of MS Office.
Personal Qualities
We are looking for a motivated individual who is able to work individually and as part of a team. The Projects Coordinator position requires a proactive attitude and attention to detail to ensure LAFF functions smoothly and reaches its full potential. The Projects Coordinator must be ready to take on a wide range of tasks and responsibilities in order to support LAFF’s activities.
About Latin American Foundation for the Future
The Latin American foundation for the Future (LAFF) is a UK-based charity supporting marginalised children and young people in Peru. We work through local partner organisations in Cusco and support activities and projects in the areas of formal education; vocational skills and personal development; sustainability, including income generation, cost reduction and capacity building. We strive to empower our beneficiaries enabling them to become independent and sustainable.
To apply:
Complete and submit a response to our volunteer application form and highlight ‘Projects Coordinator’ as your area under the ‘Coordinator Positions’ section.
Please note this position is unpaid. Successful applicants will be contacted to arrange an online interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join our amazing team and make a real difference to people living with sight loss. Help create a welcoming and safe environment for people to share their experiences, ask questions and support each other and connect with a local community in a group setting via Facebook. In this role you will be: • Managing group membership – authorising Requests to Join. • Creating a warm and welcoming environment. • Supporting group conversations. • Working with a Volunteer Moderator Team to create engaging content for the Group. • Ensuring House Rules are followed and content is appropriate. What you’ll gain from the role: • An opportunity to give something back. • A chance to build a strong community. • A sense of achievement through the difference you make. • A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people • An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies.
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- An understanding and interest in maximising the benefits of social media platforms. A willingness to learn about local services and activities to inform the community as appropriate. Interested in helping people get the information they need. Good communication skills.
About Us
Aston-Mansfield has held a special place in the community of Newham and East London since 1884. In the past 140 years we have grown, merged, evolved; however, our vision to see more children, young people and families in our community leading happy healthy lives, realising their potential and unlocking their ambition is unwavering.
Using an integrated and community focused approach we make long-lasting change, offering opportunity, community and inspiration to children, young people and families in Newham and East London. We do this through our programmes for children and young people, our community heath and wellbeing work, and our community centres.
About The Role
The Chair the Board of Aston Mansfield provides independent and inclusive leadership to the executive team and Trustees to ensure we continue serving our community as our community evolves. This is an exciting time for our charity, having come to the end of a major strategic project, we are looking for inspiriting leadership to support our refocus on our services. We have a professional, knowledgeable, and committed board of trustees, and are continuously striving to ensure our board of trustees reflects the demographics of Newham and neighbouring communities, and the lived experience of our communities. Our next Chair will continually support the development of our board as well as guide the strategic direction of Aston-Mansfield.
Requirements/Person Specification
- Local knowledge of the communities we support
- Knowledge of how charities operate, including charity governance, securing funding, developing income streams, theory of change
- Leadership experience to facilitate conversation on complex issues, provide support and guidance to the executive team, and develop current and future trustees
How To Apply
Eastside People is supporting Aston-Mansfield in the recruitment for this role. To apply please submit your CV and covering letter. This role is open to current Trustees and external applicants.
Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover the following:
- Why are you interested in a Chair role, and why with Aston-Mansfield?
- How can you contribute to Aston-Mansfield as our Chair?
Please highlight relevant experience and demonstrate how your skills match the specific requirements of the role as set out in the role description and person specification.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can make the application process work for you.
The closing date for applications is Monday 14th October with online shortlisting interviews taking place that week. Competency-based interviews will take place with Eastside People throughout the live recruitment period and until Wednesday 16th October.
Eastside People are fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and work with our clients to ensure that we recruit inclusively, seeking to address the underrepresentation of some groups of people in leadership teams.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.