Administration Support Volunteer Roles
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Would you like to support people who have served in the Armed Forces? You don’t need a military background, just the ability to listen, some basic I.T skills and good written and spoken English. If so, this could be the role for you.
Our Branch provides lifelong support to anyone who has ever served, in the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force and their dependants. We also give support to those who has been in the Merchant Navy, Seafarers, Fishermen and their dependants, and British Airways staff past and present. Our main role is seeking welfare benevolent grants on behalf of clients who reside in the 26 counties in the Republic of Ireland. They can arrange anything from household goods, funeral costs, mobility aids or other general needs. Legal fees are not considered. We would advise clients to seek state and local benefits by signposting them to the relevant agencies.
What is a caseworker?
Caseworkers visit clients to work out what type of help they need, this might be funds for special equipment for someone with a disability, adaptions to a property so an older client can remain at home or funds for a rental deposit. Caseworkers also sign-post clients onto specialist local services for advice on benefits, housing, mental health, debt, finding work etc.
Why do we need you?
Volunteer Caseworkers are the lifeblood of SSAFA, supporting a growing number of people in need of financial, practical and emotional support. Clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like Iraq or Afghanistan. Our trained volunteers listen without judgement to assess and provide tailored support to help people navigate life in and beyond military service. We need you to join your local SSAFA team to help us achieve this.
When would you be needed and where would you be based?
The essential part of the role is visiting clients, so you will need access to a vehicle or another way to travel to meet clients at home or in a care home setting. Our volunteers are based at home with a yearly AGM invite.
What does this role involve?
• Contacting clients and arranging to meet them at a mutually convenient time
• Meeting clients and completing a form to assess their circumstances
• Sign-posting clients onto local services providing specialist advice
• Keeping in touch with your branch so they know your availability
• Keeping up to date with training and SSAFA news so that you are best able to support clients
• Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA remembering that anyone you meet could be a potential client, volunteer or fundraiser
• Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA including observing our policies such as the
Volunteering policy and data protection policy (these will be covered in your training and local induction.)
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
• Support people in your community with a military background and their dependents
• Use your skills, knowledge and life experience to benefit others
• Support from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
• Experience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!
What training and support will you receive?
• On-line or face to face instructor led training and e-learning modules, to prepare you for your voluntary role.
• Access to a range additional e-learning courses as well as local opportunities for your personal and professional development.
• Local induction including assigning a person from the team who will be your main point of contact. •
• Range of support from central and regional volunteer operations team.
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
What skills or experience do you need?
• Good listening and communication skills including written and spoken English
• Respectful and non-judgemental with clients, their family, other agencies and SSAFA colleagues
• Willingness and ability to learn basic digital skills. Ability to send and receive emails – you will receive your own SSAFA email address which you will be required to use when exercising your role
• Ability to make enquires on behalf of clients by phone, email, letter or by filling in forms
• If required, willingness to use our on-line case management system (this is covered in the caseworker training course)
• Ability to keep within boundaries of the role with regards to friendship or giving advice
• Reliable attitude, contact clients promptly, keep appointments, update the branch regarding your availability
• Access to public transport or a car to travel to appointments with clients
• Friendly and approachable with some experience of coordinating people and admin
• Practice confidentiality and data protection in line with SSAFA policies.
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.
Minimum Age: 18
Safer Recruitment: SSAFA undertakes a systematic approach and utmost care at every step of the process of volunteer recruitment, selection, and retention to ensure that those recruited are suitable and appropriate. Measures taken at points along this journey work together to make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience
References Required: Yes. We will ask for two references, this can be former employers or people that know you well (other than relatives)
Is a criminal record check required? Yes, Garda Vetting, this is provided by SSAFA at no cost to the potential volunteer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Purpose of your role:
As a Visitor Centre Volunteer, you will provide a warm welcome to visitors to the Centre. If you have a particular passion for birds, butterflies, fungi or wildflowers then this is an opportunity to share your passion with others. You will be the friendly face representing the Trust, both in our visitor centre and on the reserve, helping visitors to make the most of their visit, and interpreting information about the reserve and its wildlife. You will be able to provide visitors with information about our events, activities and encourage people to support the Trust’s work – by volunteering, becoming members, or leaving donations. You will assist the Centre team in maintaining a clean and well-presented Visitor Centre which is profitable and efficient. You will assist the Centre team in hosting meetings and events. You will be helping to support the delivery of the Trust’s strategic plan and support the Centre team in striving towards its goals.
Tasks you will be involved with:
- Assisting with maintaining standards of housekeeping:
- • Keeping the Centre clean and well presented
- • Ensuring that the Trust facilities are ready to receive visitors each day
- • Ensuring that leaflets and posters are up to date and well presented
- Meeting & greeting visitors to the reserve:
- • Bringing the nature reserve to life for our visitors and answering their questions
- • Helping visitors discover more about the reserve and the species present
- • Engaging with visitors, and chatting about the benefits of supporting Wildlife Trusts
- • Having up to date information to hand regarding events bookings, membership offers and latest wildlife sightings
- • Promoting membership and recruiting members to Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
• Promoting volunteer opportunities
Supporting the retail offer at the Centre:
• Keeping up to date with knowledge about the products being sold
• Keeping the shop well stocked and merchandised
• Assisting with deliveries and stock input on till system
• Serving and assisting customers
• Assisting with cash handling and cashing up procedures where appropriate
Fundraising:
• Encouraging visitor donations
• Promoting any fundraising initiatives taking place at the Centre
Events:
• Assisting with setting up and clearing away after events
• Helping with any tasks that need doing during an event
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RollaDome All Skate seeks multiple Volunteer Newsletter Writers to assist in the creation of our monthly newsletter, which serves as a key communication tool to engage our community, promote our services, and share valuable educational content. The objective is to have a team of writers to enhance the diversity of content and perspectives, ensuring a rich, engaging newsletter that appeals to a broad audience.
Key Responsibilities:
· Collaborate with the communications team to brainstorm and decide on themes and content that align with the monthly strategy.
· Research and gather information through various sources, including interviews with stakeholders and community members.
· Write clear, compelling articles, stories, and updates for the newsletter ensuring alignment with RollaDome’s style and ethical standards.
· Proofread content to ensure accuracy and coherence.
· Work alongside our design team to incorporate visuals that enhance the newsletter’s appearance.
· Adhere to a structured timeline for drafting, reviewing, and approving content before final publication.
Why More Than One Writer? Having multiple writers offers several benefits:
1. Variety of Voices: Different writers bring unique perspectives and voices to the newsletter, enriching the reader's experience and broadening the appeal.
2. Distribution of Workload: Sharing the workload among several volunteers ensures that deadlines are met without overburdening a single individual, maintaining a high standard of content.
3. Specialized Content: Writers can focus on areas of personal expertise or interest, such as educational content, success
stories, or stakeholder communications, leading to more detailed and passionate articles.
4. Flexibility and Resilience: A team of writers provides greater flexibility and continuity for the newsletter. If one writer is unavailable, others can cover, ensuring consistent publication.
Impact of the Role:
· Skill Development: Enhance your writing, research, and editorial skills in a supportive, practical setting.
· Meaningful Contribution: Play a crucial role in how our community understands and connects with RollaDome’s mission and activities.
· Networking: Connect with like-minded individuals and professionals in the nonprofit and roller skating community.
· Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in nonprofit communications that can enhance your resume and professional profile.
Requirements:
· Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
· Ability to meet deadlines and effectively communicate with team members.
· Passion for nonprofit work and community engagement.
· Experience in writing or journalism preferred but not required.
How to Apply: Interested individuals are encouraged to fill out our volunteer form here: RollaDome Volunteer Form. Please indicate your interest in the newsletter writer role and any relevant experience or skills you possess.
This role description outlines the expectations and benefits associated with the Volunteer Newsletter Writers positions at RollaDome All Skate, highlighting the importance of having a team to support our communications efforts effectively.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community Engagement Volunteer
About the role
Healthwatch Tower Hamlets is an independent organisation set up to champion the views of health and social care service users. It strives to make sure that health and social care services are meeting local needs and to ensure that the public’s voice is heard regarding how local services are run.
As a Community Engagement volunteer, you will be taking a lead in helping us reach people, contributing to our Patient Experience and Emerging Communities Programmes. This role is ideal if you like talking and interacting with people, are passionate about the voice of the local communities and believe in equality.
Patient Experience
We visit healthcare and community settings to talk to people about their experiences with health and social care and capture those experiences with our feedback survey.
Following a visit, volunteers input the feedback into a database. Those looking for further skills and development can get involved in analysing the data collected and help create charts and written content for our quarterly Patient Experience Report.
Healthwatch Link Champion/ Emerging Communities
If you have an interest in supporting an emerging or isolated community then you could contribute to our Patient Experience Programme as a Healthwatch Link Champion. This part of the role specialises in gathering and feeding back views from a particular community, helping to build trust, improve links and deepen our understanding of how the community experiences health and social care services.
Tasks
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Visiting health and care and community venues to talk to people and gather feedback.
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Carrying out telephone engagement to capture people’s feedback.
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Collecting online reviews of relevant services from google, the NHS and other review sites.
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Inputting patient experience feedback into a database.
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Analysing patient experience feedback.
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Producing infographic summary reports, highlighting, and simplifying the key findings from our Patient Experience Report.
Time Commitment
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A weekly commitment, Weekday morning availability a plus
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4 hours a week, 3-month minimum commitment
Travel commitment
You must be willing and able to travel across the borough – sometimes this could be up to 1.5 hours.
Is this role right for me?
What we are looking for:
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Aged over 18.
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Able to travel to and around the borough.
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Confidence in speaking with strangers.
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Friendly, approachable manner with good verbal communication and listening skills.
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Awareness of personal and professional boundaries.
Considered a Bonus:
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Additional languages are considered a plus.
Benefits of volunteering
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Incredibly social role, where you meet and work with lots of other people
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Join a network of over 300 volunteers
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Gain access to our training hub and develop yourself further
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Our volunteers receive priority job alerts for internal paid roles
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Travel expenses covered
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Shannon Trust fulfils an unmet need around adult learning, supporting people who’ve fallen through the cracks in formal education.
We know a lot of people have had negative learning experiences in the past, so our programme is designed to be different, with no exams and no classrooms. Our unique, evidence-based Turning Pages reading manuals and Count Me In numeracy manuals are used by thousands of learners in prisons and the community to improve reading and numeracy skills.
Prison volunteers live near to their local prison so that they can visit about once a month during the working week to nurture the growth of the Shannon Trust in their prison. They help unlock the power of reading by offering advice, guidance, training and support to prison staff and prisoner mentors who help other prisoners to improve their skills 1 to 1.
We are looking for volunteers who are able to give a regular, reliable commitment for ideally two years and able to deliver engaging training to groups of people in prisons. Volunteers do not need to be teachers or qualified traininers, full training will be given. Due to the nature of the role, prison security vetting will be required.
We provide training for the role via e-learning and 4 training sessions which are a mix of live, online and group training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are currently looking for a personal assistant to the charity's chair person.
Responsibilities typically include:
· Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries: (email/calendar management and managing diaries
· Typing, compiling, and preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence.
· Miscellaneous tasks to support the Chair
· Forming a relationship with our clients as they are part of the community.
Essential skills for this role are:
· Organization skills: The ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and keep track of deadlines is crucial.
· Communication skills: should be able to communicate effectively in writing.
· Attention to detail: the ability to pick up on small details can prevent costly mistakes from occurring.
· Problem-solving skills: the ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause. The organisation has a warm and friendly atmosphere and will be extremely rewarding for the candidate.
Volunteer Opportunity: Home Library Drivers Wanted!
Location: Wolverhampton and/or Sandwell
Closing Date: 5th August 2024
Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in your community? Citizens Advice Dudley and Wolverhampton are looking for dedicated volunteer home library drivers to help us deliver library books to individuals who are unable to access libraries due to disability, illness, frailty, or full-time caregiving responsibilities.
No experience necessary. Full training given.
This role requires an enhanced DBS check, as you will be delivering library resources to vulnerable people at home. We will pay for and apply for this on your behalf.
Purpose of the Role:
• At the beginning of the shift, pick up library materials from a designated library and drive these resources to a list of client’s homes ensuring the safe and timely transport of these resources.
• Follow a 4-6 weekly rota to drop off and pick up these resources (so the routes and clients are familiar to you)
• When you drop off the resources, if vulnerable clients look like they need support (we train you to identify this) you will inform our Coordinator who will undertake an assessment.
Minimum Commitment Required:
1 day per week (hours to be agreed) for a minimum 6 months (following an induction, where you shadow our existing drivers and get to know our organisation)
About You
You will have:
• Qualified driver status with a full, current UK driving license (maximum 6 penalty points) and access to own car. (we pay mileage expenses)
• Friendly, approachable with a positive attitude
• Reliable, punctual and ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team
In Return, We Offer:
Valuable Experience: Gain practical experience and a sense of fulfilment in volunteering for a trusted charity with over 80 years’ experience.
Social Connection: Meet like-minded individuals and feel part of our wonderful team.
Personal Fulfilment: Experience the joy of making a difference in someone's life.
Flexible Hours: We understand the nature of volunteering and offer flexible volunteering hours.
Diversity and Inclusion: At our organisation, we strive diligently to foster an environment of diversity and inclusion. We firmly believe in embracing individuals from all walks of life and encourage all to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
As a volunteer we will reimburse your travel expenses (fuel or bus fares, car parking), so volunteering will not cost you anything apart from your time.
What Our Volunteers Say About Citizens Advice Dudley and Wolverhampton
“Now that I am retired, volunteering at Citizens Advice gives me a purpose in life. I feel I can serve my community and make a difference to local people who are in difficulty. I learn a lot, use my skills and discover new skills as well as having new and varied experiences every day”.
Volunteer Generalist Advisor
“I was a Doctor before I retired and Citizens Advice is like working in a hospital, the work is rewarding. My colleagues are great. Real team work”!
Volunteer Generalist Advisor
Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our communities. Apply today to join our team and become a Volunteer Home Library Driver!
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Cyclopark is a charity on a mission…to get our communities active!
Located in Gravesend, Kent, our purpose is to provide a welcoming and safe environment for the local residents of Gravesham, its surrounding areas and the wider disability and cycling communities to discover the extensive range of community and sport-based opportunities available and benefit from their positive social, health and well-being outcomes.
We are seeking a new Trustees to help us deliver our mission – one with a strong background in Finance. The applicant will ideally be from the health and wellbeing sector but this is not essential.
The Trustee will monitor the financial administration of the charity and report to the Board on its state of financial health, in line with best practice and in compliance with the governing document and legal requirements, providing the confidence and knowledge to better make strategic decisions.
Main responsibilities
- To oversee the budgets, accounts, management accounts and financial statements on behalf of the Board in discussion with the CEO, Finance Manager and accountant.
- To ensure that proper accounts and records are kept, ensuring financial resources are spent and invested in line with the charity’s policies, good governance, legal and regulatory requirements.
- To be instrumental in the development and implementation of financial and reserves policies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for self-motivated and compassionate individuals to help deliver our Helpline service and make a difference to the lives of anyone affected by cancer.
The Helpline offers those with cancer a chance to share their feelings and experiences with someone who has empathy for what they are going through. Helpline Volunteers create a safe and welcoming environment, listen, and provide emotional support and signposting individuals onto further information.
No special qualifications are needed for this role, but access to a telephone in a comfortable quiet setting is essential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about animal welfare and have a strong background in finance? Hope Rescue, the leading dog welfare charity that saves the lives of stray, abandoned, and unwanted dogs in south Wales, is looking for a committed individual to join our Board of Trustees as a Treasurer. This is an exciting time to join our growing charity as we move towards our 20th year. If you want to be part of our future working towards our vision of a future where all dogs are treated with care, kindness and respect we would love to discuss this further.
As our Treasurer, you will play a vital role in overseeing the financial affairs of Hope Rescue, ensuring we maintain strong financial health to continue our lifesaving work. You will collaborate with other Trustees and the senior leadership team, providing financial oversight, guidance, and strategic advice.
If you’re ready to use your financial expertise to make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you!
We provide a place of safety for vulnerable dogs, rehabilitating and rehoming them whilst working towards creating lasting change.
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WISER stands for Women in Safe and Empowering Relationships and is a domestic abuse awareness course for women with a learning disability/borderline learning disability in Plymouth.
We are always on the look out for committed, compassionate and dedicated volunteers who wish to get involved in supporting the delivery of our WISER course. We have opportunities available for those who wish to support the delivery of our 6 week course and the women attending, or opportunities for those who would like to support women 1-1 after they have completed the course, as well as administrative roles.
You will be part of a supportive team who come together to help women with a learning disability who are often isolated and struggle to access the support they deserve.
You will also;
- Receive training, supervision & development.
- Gain interpersonal communication skills.
- Gain an insightful experience within a social care setting.
- Make a real difference to someone’s life.
- Gain teamwork skills with an amazing team!
- As well as planning & organization skills, problem solving skills and positive attributes.
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A Little About Us!
Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organisation. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.
Why we need you!
Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organisation. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!
What we offer!
Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organisation who is looking to help young people in the UK.
What we need!
Youth Advantage UK is seeking a Volunteer to provide support to the HR department. The role reports into the HR Manager and operates on a rotational basis every 6 months to allow our volunteers to continuously develop. The areas included in the rotation are:
· Recruitment
· Volunteer Relations
· Learning and Development
· Administration
We are looking for volunteers who ideally are passionate about Human Resources. We require all volunteers to have excellent writing and speaking skills, IT literacy, and the ability to work well in a team.
Responsibilities:
Recruitment
Assist with preparing recruitment job packs
Advertising volunteering roles on job boards
Shortlisting candidates
Arranging interviews
Conducting identification checks
Preparing conditional offer letters and sending to candidates
Volunteer Relations
Checking in with new volunteers
Arranging access to systems for new starters
Assisting with making contact with volunteers that are absent
Responding to volunteers queries
Learning and Development
Arranging set training sessions with volunteers
Arranging new training sessions with volunteers
Finding topics that is relevant to the organisation that can increase development
Finding and distributing information on free webinars
Administration
Maintain and update employee records
Setting up templates for the teams to use
Drafting contracts to be issued
Support the HR department with day-to-day administrative tasks..
Assist with HR projects and initiatives as assigned.
Requirement for the role:
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Excellent writing and communication skills.
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IT literacy with own equipment (laptop and phone)
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Ability to work well in a team.
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Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
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Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
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Passionate for personal development
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Previous volunteering experience or experience in any kind of start up
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Right to volunteer in the UK
Please submit your application with a covering letter explaining how you need the requirements for this volunteering post. we would also love to hear about what motivates you and what you hope to gain from this volunteering post.
Cover letters over 200 words will not be reviewed.
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Company Description
YOUTH LINK NETWORKS is focused on delivering sustainable initiatives to alleviate poverty in vulnerable communities across Africa and the Caribbean. The organization implements projects centered around education, training, and healthcare to empower young people. It serves as a resource for youth, providing advice, skill development, employment opportunities, and educational advancement. YOUTH LINK NETWORKS aims to create a global network of young individuals to inspire social and economic progress in their respective countries.
Role Description
This is a volunteer role as a Trustee - Fundraising at YOUTH LINK NETWORKS located in London, with flexibility for some remote work. The Trustee - Fundraising will be responsible for overseeing fundraising activities, developing fundraising strategies, and building relationships with donors and sponsors to support the organization's initiatives.
Qualifications
- Experience in fundraising, donor relations, or philanthropy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strategic thinking and ability to develop fundraising plans
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practices
- Commitment to the organization's mission and values
Time commitment:
Volunteer 4 annual meetings per year which take place once a quarter (March, June, September, December).
Volunteer an additional 12 days per year to cascade expertise, systems and information to the wider team to build a strategic fundraising plan that brings in more income for the charity and contributes to us achieving our goals.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Healthwatch Lambeth is looking for new Trustees to strengthen our current board and are particularly seeking trustees with experience in the areas of finance, fundraising, evaluation, HR, public and patient participation and/or user centred design.
Healthwatch Lambeth is the independent champion of local people who experience or need health or social care. Its vision is that people have their health and social care needs heard, understood and met. To achieve this vision HWL works to bring the voices and experiences of local people to bear in decision making.
HWL is governed by a Board of trustees which provides effective, skilled oversight and direction to the organisation. The Board is a supportive group who will work closely with a new Chair to ensure HWL fulfils its vision and responsibilities.
The successful candidate will be excited at the prospect of joining HWL and working with a passionate and experienced staff team, as well as a skilled and committed Board, to raise HWL’s profile, ensure it is strategically positioned to influence and advocate for improvement in health and social care.
We are particularly interested in appointing trustees who reflect the diversity of our borough. If you have not been appointed to a board role before, we encourage you to apply and we will provide mentorship and training to ensure you can fulfil the role.
Please do not hesitate to ask any questions and if you think this could be for you.
Application instructions
Please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you are interested in applying for a trustee role to Claire Daly, administrator by midnight on 30th August.
Appointment process
Following receipt of your application, we will arrange an informal discussion with our Chair and CEO. The next stage is we will then interview individuals with 2 or 3 board members and if successful we will take up references. Following this, a recommendation will be made to the board on your appointment, and if successful you will be co-opted to the board and then formally elected at our AGM.
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Opportunity to join this ambitious, environmental charity keen to benefit from your financial planning skills and accountancy experience, to support our developing 5-year strategic plan, as London's green spaces come under increasing threat.
About CPRE London
CPRE is England’s leading countryside charity, comprising a National Office and 42 local CPREs, each operating as a distinct charity. At a national level, CPRE campaigns for a beautiful and thriving countryside that is valued, enjoyed and accessible to everyone. At a local level, the London branch looks to make London a greener and healthier city for all. In 2024, we aim to focus efforts into three main thrust areas:
1. Creating an M25 of trees around the capital
2. Ten New Parks
3. London Friends of Green Space Network and GoParks London
These are in addition to our core case work supporting local campaigners in their efforts to stand up to threats to local green spaces and the environmental and health and well-being benefits these bring. More details about CPRE’s work is available on our website.
What will you be doing as Honorary Treasurer/Trustee
The Trustee board is the principle governing body of CPRE London and is collectively responsible for the leadership and direction of the charity.
In addition to the expectations we have of all our Trustees, responsibilities would include:
- Ensure our financial affairs are conducted within legal requirements, accounting regulations and good practice.
- Submitting annual accounts to the Charity Commission, in liaison with the Honorary Secretary
- Assisting with funding applications
- Oversee the financial sustainability and development of our charity.
Full details can be found on the Hon Treasurer Role Description attachment.
Although keen to appoint dedicated Trustees offering a breadth of skills who share our aims, the Trustee board have identified experience and skills detailed below needed for this role:
- Financial Planning and budgeting
- Preparation of financial reports
- Accountancy & Bookkeeping skills
- Experience with an environmental organisation or charity preferred but not essential.
To best represent London’s diverse community on our Boards of Trustees and ensure all residents benefit from our green space advocacy, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
What difference will you make?
Opportunity to contribute financial expertise to underpin our new strategic plan and help steer the direction of CPRE London for the next 5 years. Your chance to influence through teamwork: working with the Director, financial volunteers and other trustees to ensure that the charity’s strategy is achieved and modified as necessary to embrace new ideas or changes in circumstances.
Commitment:
Typically, 2-4 days a month with other trustees and staff in support of CPRE London and its key objectives, either at the office or remotely. There are 4 Board meetings a year at our London office, from 18.30, generally finishing by 20.30, plus an Away Day meeting in the Greater London area.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.