Administration Volunteer Roles in Hammersmith, Greater London

The Communications Volunteer will write and coordinate our external communications. This includes CAW’s regular newsletter, stories and general information on our website, and campaign and research pieces. You will work alongside both our Research and Campaigns volunteers and key staff members.

• Work closely with our advice, partnership and community outreach team members to identify stories, case studies, advice and volunteering opportunities to promote

• Have the opportunity to write a regular newsletter for community partners and stakeholders to promote the work of Citizens Advice Westminster

• Produce short copy to promote our services for a variety of sources including our website and social media

• Explore and pilot new ways to promote our services to Westminster residents who currently don’t use our services, including through digital media

• Work with the Social Policy, Fundraising and Digital Media team to create high quality written content for campaigns and promotional materials

• Contribute to fundraising efforts by producing copy for general appeals, individual and group emails and our website

• Proofread and edit copy produced by others when requested

Skills, experience and time commitment

• Enthusiasm and commitment to work alongside a motivated team providing advice and information for residents across Westminster

• Excellent writing, communication and “people” skills

• Experience in writing informative, persuasive or neutral content depending on the purpose of and audience for the communication

• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently

• IT skills necessary to support research across numerous existing Citizens Advice databases and platforms 

• Knowledge and experience of marketing and communications which is transferrable to Citizens Advice

• Experience with digital media, layout/design, creating presentations and/or fundraising would be advantageous but are not essential for this role.

Ability to commit 1 or 2 days a week to the role on a regular basis; location is flexible but it is helpful to be able to come to CAW at least a couple of times each month and to participate in Advice Forums and other regular activities as these provide useful insights into our work and our clients’ experiences

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Our Head of People Development and Volunteering will support you as you join CAW and ensure that you get any training that you might need

• You will join a positive, supportive and friendly team of volunteers and paid staff

• All our volunteers are an integral part of our team. You are invited to attend regular trainings, to join social events and to support group activities

• Your line manager will provide regular individual meetings and support

• You will have access to national Citizens Advice e-learning, networks and resources.

• It is CAW policy that volunteers should get out-of-pocket expenses.

WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW

Equal opportunities Citizens Advice Westminster is committed to equal opportunities, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This means actively opposing all forms of discrimination and ensuring that the service is equally available to all people.

Confidentiality Everything that you see and hear in the organisation is private. All staff and volunteers must sign an agreement to observe a strict rule of confidentiality before they begin their role.

How to apply-You will need to complete the online application form. If successful we will invite you for an informal interview where we will discuss your role, interests, and skills.

What happens after I have filled in the application form? Your application will be reviewed by the Head of People Development and Volunteering who will contact you for a conversation about your interest in volunteering at CAW. You may be asked to undertake a basic skills assessment and participate in an interview. The process will be friendly and supportive! If you have any questions about the volunteer roles prior to completing your application please contact 

Salary: N/A This is an unpaid volunteer role

Location: UK-based. Meetings are held in London, Manchester, Bradford, and Birmingham

About Refugee Action

Refugee Action exists to work with refugees and people seeking asylum who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes. We are a national charity with more than 40 years’ experience of empowering people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to secure the protection and support that they need to live with dignity and respect and build a new life in the UK. We do this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of partner organisations and campaigning on the policies that affect them.

Our new 2030 Strategy

We have recently launched our new 2030 Strategy; you can read more here.

Everyone involved in developing our new strategy was clear that if we want to create the future that refugees and many people in the UK want, we must demolish the hostile environment. It’s an environment that manifests itself in the racist rhetoric of our leaders and the systems they create; systems that are dehumanising and complex, which segregate people and sap their spirit. Our current leaders may be stooping to new lows with their words and policies, but they are simply repeating the behaviour of previous Governments. The hostility has been ramping up for years. And that hostility is rooted in a racialised logic that underpins the entire asylum and immigration system.

As a trustee of Refugee Action

You will be responsible for developing and guiding the strategic direction of the organisation and steering the long-term stability of the charity. You will need to persuade, influence and communicate effectively with the rest of the board.

We are interested in talking to anyone who can demonstrate the ability to think strategically and the integrity to take on this important role.  Please don’t be discouraged if this isn’t something you’ve done before, or if you don’t meet all elements of the role specification; we will provide mentoring and training to support new Trustees to understand their role. Please do consider applying if you have the courage and enthusiasm to encourage, challenge and support us to be the best we can be.

All our trustees are committed to being actively anti-racist and removing the barriers to power for people with lived experience. You will need to be committed to and demonstrate an understanding of shifting power to people with lived experience, anti-racist practice and decolonisation.

Treasurer trustee:

We are currently looking to appoint a trustee to join the Board of Refugee Action.  This role will be the lead Trustee for our Treasurer work to advise and guide Trustees in the charity’s financial management to enable the board to fulfil their responsibilities.

This role will:

• Advise the board on the budgetary implications of strategy and ensure that strategy is optimal for Refugee Action to be a sustainable and successful going concern.
• Ensure statutory financial responsibilities are met and report formally to the board on the annual Auditor’s report and accounts.
• Lead on the boards duty to ensure proper accounting records are kept, and financial resources are properly controlled and used.
• Work with and support staff in Refugee Action with financial responsibility, in order to be satisfied that the financial information presented to the board is comprehensive and accurate.

Specialist skills, knowledge & experience for this role:

Essential

• Experience of working in a senior financial role: setting budgets, working with management accounts, financial controls and risk assessment systems.
• Ability to work with auditors with a good understanding of the financial obligations of charities.
• Ability to effectively guide and support Finance staff.

Safeguard and promote the values and mission

• An understanding of, and empathy for, the needs of refugees and asylum seekers and of their communities
• Commitment to Refugee Action’s (RA) vision, purpose and values and to act in a manner consistent with these
• An understanding of the importance of RA being responsive to the needs of its beneficiaries and of their wider communities
• Determine the Strategy and Structure
• Experience of setting, monitoring and reviewing strategic plans so as to be able to ensure any Refugee Action plan reflects the charity’s values and mission and that progress is being achieved
• An understanding of how an organisation remains sustainable

Be effective, responsible and accountable

• As part of the Trustee board, be able to ensure that the organisation is using its resources appropriately (comply with legislation and ensure the organisation can account for its activities)
• An understanding of and ability to review key areas of risk for Refugee Action to ensure appropriate policies and controls are in place
• Ability to review organisational policies and practices

 Make sure the board of Trustees functions effectively

• An understanding of the role of Trustee and the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities attached to it
• An understanding of the role of the Hon Officers (Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer) and those of the Chief Executive and his/her management team
• A commitment to prepare for and attend Trustee meetings
• Ability to analyse information and, in an appropriate manner, challenge when necessary
• Ability to recruit and induct other Trustees where necessary

 Overall duties of Trustees

 Statutory duties

• To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
• To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document for public benefit
• To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: the organisation must not spend money on activities that are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are.
• To contribute actively to the board of Trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
• To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation
• To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
• To ensure the financial stability of the organisation
• To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds

Other duties

In addition to the statutory responsibilities outlined above, other duties may include

• Lead and provide guidance to the board in a given area of expertise
• Meet with donors and any other stakeholders to represent Refugee Action and its beneficiaries
• Keep up to date with Refugee Action’s services to clients, Influencing and Fundraising work
•  Attend 5 meetings a year– 4 board meetings and 1 away day.
• Read and scrutinise board papers before a meeting so as to be able to contribute fully in the meeting
• Occasional participation in a working group
• Occasional participation in staff interview, disciplinary or grievance panels

Funding

Refugee Action’s board of Trustees has approved a three-year budget for Refugee Action, to accompany our 2030 strategy. A core priority for us in this period is to diversify our income and to ensure that public support enables us to be a sustainable charity in the long-term so that we can deliver on our ambition for a fairer society for refugees.

Our income in the current year 2024-25 will be around £7.78 million. Around 43% is donations of individuals and other grant giving bodies. As this support will be central to Refugee Action’s future, we aim to increase this source of income, and we have started investing in our public fundraising activities to achieve it. We also rely on grants from Trusts and Foundations and contract income from local authorities. The income we get from local authorities is for our resettlement services, providing integration support to refugees from Ukraine and elsewhere to enable them to rebuild their lives during their first 12 months in the UK.

Your experience via paid work or volunteering

How you meet the skills knowledge and experience outlined in the person specification – remember, don’t be discouraged if this isn’t something you’ve done before, or if you don’t meet all elements of the role specification; we will provide mentoring and training to support new Trustees to understand their role.

We ask that you provide information using a maximum 3-4 A4 pages – you are not required to use 4 pages.

Those with lived experience as a refugee are particularly encouraged to apply

Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 27 October 2024

Interviews: 14 November 2024 (on Zoom)

Refugee Action only operates in the UK, so all roles are UK-based.

The Board is seeking to expand its current membership to support the ongoing growth and development of the Charity (in line with the board of Trustees vision) and the organisations values, mission, and vision.

This is an exciting time to join Guidepost.  We are seeking to complement the existing skills and knowledge and grow our Board, in line with our strategic ambitions.  We wish to appoint new Trustees with high-level experience and expertise in the following areas:

1. Learning and Disability Trustee

We are looking for a Trustee with skills in developing frameworks, material and support and advise  the local leadership Teams.

2. Clinical Trustee (Dementia and Mental Health)

We are looking for a Trustee with skills in developing frameworks, material and support and advise  the local leadership Teams.

3. Legal / Governance Trustee

We are seeking an expert with a legal or a governance experience, supporting the Board of Trustees meet Its statutory obligations.  The role involves oversight of major policies and processes in place to support the Charity.

4. Business Development Trustee

We are seeking an individual who can support the Board of Trustees with its mission to grow and sustain Guidepost Trust UK.  This is a critical role, responsibility will include developing long term partnerships and networking. 

5. Marketing Trustee

We are seeking a communication expert to advise the board and the Operational Leadership Team how we can further enhance our engagement and awareness to deliver its aims.  Our new Trustee will have strong background in a related field such as, brand development, marketing, advertising or PR.

6. Finance Trustee

We are seeking a finance expert to monitor the financial administration of the charity and report to the board of trustees at regular intervals on its state of financial health, in line with best practice, and in compliance with the governing document and legal requirements to provide the board with the confidence and knowledge to better make strategic decisions.

For the full Job Description and how to apply please visit our website.

Application Process

To apply for this post please send in your covering letter detailing why you are interested in the role and how you meet the Person Specification also complete the volunteer application form and forward it to Trustee Mariam Ahmed and cc careers.

The closing date for applications is the 25th October 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing 4th November 2024.

We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time.

Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend the interview on the 8th.

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat or further information please contact our Trustee Mariam Ahmed

The Coroners' Courts Support Service (CCSS) is a registered Charity whose trained volunteers give emotional and practical support to bereaved families and other witnesses attending an inquest.

We need volunteers to provide emotional support and practical help to bereaved families, witnesses and others attending Inquests at Coroners' Court. Our volunteers at court also provide help and assistance to the Coroners' Officers, as and when required.

We are looking for reliable, supportive people with excellent communication skills. A mature and calm attitude is needed in order to be able to talk to people during a sometimes bewildering and emotional experience. Volunteers must be willing to undergo a period of observations and shadowing, as well as attend a 3 day training course. A minimum commitment of one day (9:00am - 5:00pm) per fortnight is asked for. Training and mentoring is provided and travel expenses to the court are reimbursed.

New volunteers should possess good communication and listening skills and the ability to empathise with people they support.

About Us

Islington Law Centre provides high quality, free, independent advice and legal representation to enable people to improve their lives; and seeks to influence law, policy and practice.

We work with people on low or no incomes, who could not afford to pay for a lawyer.

Our passion is fighting poverty in Islington and beyond by giving specialist legal help to the most vulnerable people. We believe that access to justice is the cornerstone of any fair and equitable society.

What will you be doing?

Islington Law Centre is a charity providing free legal advice and casework in specialist areas of social welfare law. We advise on housing, immigration, welfare rights, education and debt and run an out-of-hours clinic for limited civil litigation matters for people who cannot afford a lawyer. 

Time Commitment:

• Mostly outside office hours, mainly at home
• Estimate of time needed: 0-5 hours / month
• We have 6 Trustee meetings per year.

What are we looking for?

1. For the Treasurer position - A qualified accountant or having skills in relation to issues set out under the Role description above.
2. Commitment to the organisation with willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to perform an effective role.
3. Strategic vision and ability to think creatively.
4. Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
5. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
6. Good, independent judgement.
7. Tact and diplomacy, impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences.
8. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
9. Adherence to Nolan's seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership

What difference will you make?

Your life experience and professional skills can make a real difference to people accessing justice within Islington.

Joining our Board of Trustees may be your next challenge, helping you build your knowledge and skills.

You would be involved in a number of strategic decisions with the opportunity to deliver some specific project work from time to time.

Before you apply

Please send us a message on the Reach platform and we will send you a short application form to complete.

Criminal justice charity Belong provides hope, rehabilitation and recovery for victims and perpetrators of crime. We provide mentoring, restorative justice and psychotherapy interventions, in UK prisons and communities.

Me Time is a new service for people with criminal convictions from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, which aims to improve wellbeing and reduce re-offending amongst participants. Me Time offers short-term emotional well-being support and medium-term community and through the gate creative psychotherapy to people who are under probation supervision in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. The programme is open to male, female, gender diverse, and transgender individuals of all ages, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. Priority will be given to referrals for people facing multiple and complex disadvantages.

This 1 day per week role provides an exciting opportunity for a reliable, organised, resilient trainee-psychotherapist to join Belong's committed, specialist team. The successful applicant will be in their first, second or third year of a Masters qualification in e.g. Art psychotherapy, dance movement psychotherapy or integrative psychotherapy. They will deliver one to one psychotherapy interventions to people accessing Me Time at HMP The Mount, Hertfordshire Probation Units, Bedfordshire Probation Units, and/or remotely.

Applications for this position are particularly welcomed from people from Global Majority Ethnic backgrounds, with lived experience of the criminal justice system, and/or with current enhanced prison security vetting.

The successful applicant will offer people the opportunity to engage in psychotherapy using verbal and non-verbal, creative techniques such as movement, visual arts, creative writing and drama. They will integrate psycho-dynamic and psycho-educational techniques into sessions, tailor support to individuals needs, be responsive to risk and safeguarding issues and use an assets based approach. Working as part of Belong's multidisciplinary team, they will engage proactively in regular reflective practice, clinical supervision and line management sessions. 

Please apply for this position by applying on CharityJobs, with a detailed covering letter outlining how you meet the skills, experience and knowledge requirements outlined in our Job Description and Person Specification document. Please also send us your CV. We are unable to consider applications received without a detailed covering letter. The deadline for applications is 11.30pm on 3rd November. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be shortlisting and interviewing applicants on an ongoing basis. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert if a successful applicant is appointed before the closing date.

Place of work: HMP The Mount, Hertfordshire or Bedfordshire Probation Units, depending on participant locations.

Hours of work: 1 day per week, including occasional evening and weekend work

Pay scale: This is a voluntary role with reimbursed travel expenses to/from community locations.

Contract term: 6-9 months minimum, can be longer if in line with trainee’s placement requirements. Reports to: Lead Psychotherapist National Security and DBS Vetting Required: Enhanced (the successful applicant will be supported to apply for this)

Responsibilities

➢ Provide specialist one to one psychotherapy interventions, over 12 weeks, and tailored well-being support sessions over 3 weeks, as part of the Me Time service to people with criminal convictions from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

➢ Work flexibly at HMP The Mount and/or Herts/Beds probation units, depending on participant locations, holding a case load of 3 to 5 participants depending on number of days worked.

➢ Support participants to improve their wellbeing and to identify and tackle issues related to their offending behaviour e.g. relationship problems, substance misuse issues, adverse childhood experiences and racial trauma.

➢ Maintain detailed, high quality records of psychotherapy sessions in accordance with Belong, HCPC and UKCP guidelines and standards.

➢ Build excellent working relationships and communicate effectively with other members of Belong’s team, and with members of prison and probation teams.

➢ Model and encourage the use of non – verbal, creative methods e.g. visual arts, music, movement and writing as part of psychotherapy to enable participants to process their thoughts and feelings.

➢ Integrate several approaches to psychotherapy including psychodynamic and psycho-educational models and if appropriate, a mentalization - based approach in order to meet participant's needs.

➢ Manage difficult and demanding clinical situations including exploring complex, sensitive and disturbing personal issues with participants.

➢ Apply evidence based practice in being attune to and assisting participants to process transference and counter-transference feelings, for example in relation to daily experiences, creative work produced, the therapist, and others.

➢ Write progress reports at the end of each participant's engagement with psychotherapy, for reference during participants parole hearings and sentence planning processes.

➢ Share risk and safeguarding information appropriately with other professionals. 

➢ Assess participant's mental state and identify any significant risk and protective factors, collaboratively undertaking and contributing to risk assessments with other professionals.

➢ Actively participate in relevant meetings e.g. team meetings, line management meetings, clinical supervision meetings, service reviews with participants.

➢ Ensure that participant's records and any art work produced are adequately stored and, if necessary, transported in line with Belong, Prison and Probation Service, and HCPC guidelines.

➢ Carry out administrative and evaluation tasks as required for the sustainability and smooth running of the service, actively encouraging participants to participate in evaluation and service development activities.

➢ Exert physical effort in moving equipment and furniture, e.g. when setting up a room for one to one work.

➢ Maintain registration with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and adhere to and implement the professional standards and policies of Belong, the Prison and Probation Service and the HCPC.

➢ Keep abreast of new developments and research in Psychotherapy and Forensic Psychotherapy.

➢ Undertake any other duties as may be appropriate to the level and nature of the post as determined by Belong’s Management and Trustee Board. Required Qualifications

➢ Good honours degree (2.2 or above) in psychology or equivalent.

➢ Undertaking training at Masters Level in Psychotherapy. Required Experience and Knowledge

➢ At least 1 year experience of working with people with criminal convictions or facing other significant disadvantages.

➢ At least 1 year experience of working within the criminal justice sector, the prison service or a related sector.

➢ Commitment to integrating several approaches to psychotherapy including psychodynamic and psycho-educational models.

➢ Willingness to manage difficult and demanding clinical situations including exploring complex, sensitive and disturbing personal issues with individuals.

➢ Good understanding of the issues faced by people who have committed offences and the specific issues faced by people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Backgrounds in contact with the criminal justice system.

➢ Good knowledge of peoples' emotional and mental health needs.

➢ A strong understanding of the principles of confidentiality and of instances when this should be breached.

➢ Strong awareness of appropriate boundaries to be maintained with service users and of personal safety issues.

Required Skills and abilities

➢ Ability to form therapeutic relationships with people who have committed offences and are serving prison sentences or sentences in the community.

➢ Ability to apply a variety of models and theories to work with individuals.

➢ Ability to work with participants psychological, non-verbal and symbolic expression and consider these as meaningful communications where appropriate.

➢ Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with participants and to manage personal safety whilst working in prisons and probation units.

➢ Ability to be attune to and process transference feelings and work with emotional projections from people to aid individuals understanding and communication of conscious and unconscious processes.

➢ Ability to work effectively under pressure of the psychological impact of highly charged situations eg. disclosure of sexual or emotional abuse and maintain the capacity to think clearly in these conditions.

➢ Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills.

➢ Good organisational skills.

➢ Basic artistic skills in using a variety of art materials and media in a variety of styles. 

➢ Ability to work well with members of Belong’s multi-disciplinary team, members of the Probation and Prison Service and key stakeholders.

➢ Ability to produce and file high quality, detailed records of work completed.

Required Personal attributes

➢ Honest

➢ Resilient

➢ Hard working

➢ Organised

➢ Self-motivated

➢ Confident

➢ Non-judgmental

➢ Flexible

➢ Reliable

➢ Committed to confidentiality and equal opportunities

➢ Willing to learn and develop

Dogs for Good is driven by the belief that dogs, and the bond we share with them, enable people to live happier healthier lives.  We want to support more people to benefit from these connections and have an exciting new strategy to expand our reach and impact. 

We are looking for up to four new Trustees to join our Board on a voluntary basis and help us to achieve this ambition.

With ultimate responsibility for the charity, our Board of Trustees provides strategic leadership, guidance and oversight to ensure our continued growth and success.  The Board works closely with, and holds to account, the executive team, supporting the management of the organisation and making sure that we deliver our objectives.

Dogs For Good is committed to having a diverse Board with wide-ranging levels of experience and the knowledge, capability and skills to draw upon in its governance and decision-making; specifically in the following areas:

• Finance, charity and/or social value accounting
• Digital transformation – especially in a charity context
• Marketing, campaigns and public affairs

The Board is currently comprised of the Chair and seven other Trustees.  It meets five times each year in Banbury; one of these meetings includes the AGM.

Dogs For Good holds a variety of events and meetings for volunteers each year, and we encourage Trustees to attend one or two of these, where possible.

Trustees serve a fixed term of three years from the date of their appointment and, if qualified, are eligible for reappointment for a further two terms.  While this is an unpaid voluntary role, reasonable expenses will be paid.

For more information on the role of a Trustee, please download the Trustee Recruitment Pack

The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 18 November.

Dogs for Good is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation, with an equally diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the communities we serve.  We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those with disabilities.  We will never discriminate based on race, ethnicity, country of origin, gender (or gender expression or identity), sexual orientation, marital status, disability or age.  If you are invited for an interview, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or adjustments so we can support you to attend.

Joining the team at the shop is about helping the manager create a welcoming, vibrant space that customers want to visit and support.

We are looking for volunteers who have experience in retail, and interest in fashion or want to learn and develop retail and customer service skills. We also have the option for a volunteer to help out with our Instagram page and uploading items to eBay. If you'd prefer to do this, please let us know when you email.

What will you get out of it?

• Be part of a team, making a difference to the lives of older people in Camden.
• Utilise your skills and experiences.
• Stay active.

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. 

Are you a Clinical Supervisor interested in supporting counsellors and therapists?

Burning Nights CRPS Support has a highly skilled counselling and therapy team who provide counselling and psychotherapy to adults and children who have been affected by a debilitating pain condition, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). This team is expanding rapidly and we are now looking for a volunteer Clinical Supervisor to join this team ensuring we can continue the provision of our vital emotional support services to this community. We would ideally like to take on a Clinical Supervisor - one supporting the therapists who deal with adults.

All our Counselling and therapy team help to develop our growing mental health support service for patients, families and carers affected by Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). As a volunteer with the CRPS Counselling & Therapy Service, your skills and experience as a Clinical Supervisor will be providing support to therapists who offer therapy to vulnerable individuals, many of whom are isolated and in need of mental health support.

Depending on your qualifications, skills and experience, you will provide Supervisor support for counsellors or psychotherapists who provide counselling support or specialist services, such as general talking (person centred) therapies, integrative therapists, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for CRPS patients, their loved ones and carers. The service currently offers specialist support to anyone over the age of 5 who is affected by CRPS.

Key Tasks and Objectives

• Facilitate Clinical Supervision one to one and group sessions on a monthly or fortnightly basis (online)

• Administer this supervision from invitation through to record keeping

• Maintain appropriate clinical records of all work and to report, along with any concerns on individuals or their practice to the Chair of Trustees

• Commitment to ongoing supervision of supervision practice at Burning Nights CRPS Support as well as engaging in separate own personal supervision as/if appropriate

• Work flexibly as part of a small team as necessary to provide maximum coverage for supervision, such as in the event of emergencies

• Abide by all Burning Nights CRPS Support policies and procedures

• Adhere to BACP, BABCP (or other appropriate therapies governing body) Ethical Framework

Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Psychotherapy/Counselling qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a similar field

• Qualification in Clinical Supervision - ideally level 7 or above (could also suit experienced counsellors who require a placement during Clinical Supervision placement, or experienced counsellors wishing to gain experience in supervision)

• Accreditation/registration (or working at the level of or towards this qualification) as a Supervisor with BACP/HCPC/BAPT or equivalent

• Significant proven experience of supervising individual counsellors/psychotherapists from a range of training backgrounds 

• Appropriate and proven clinical experience of working with clients with a range of difficulties including complex medical health issues, loss and bereavement. Ideally experience of working with clients living with or affected by chronic pain or chronic conditions

• Willingness to engage in any Burning Nights CRPS Support training

• Understanding of issues regarding confidentiality and management of risk within a counselling service

• Good administrative skills

• Understanding of the voluntary sector

• Commitment to on-going engagement in personal supervision

• Knowledgeable of and committed to equalities’ provision

Desirable:

• Appropriate and proven clinical experience of working with clients living with or affected by chronic pain or chronic conditions

• Being able to supervise therapists who work in therapy such as CBT, ACT, EMDR etc

• Experience of working within a low-cost / free voluntary sector counselling setting

• Experience of working within the voluntary charity sector

Are you interested in developing skills in museum operations? We are looking for Weekend Volunteer Museum Assistants to help us run the museum on a day-to-day basis, providing a warm welcome to our customers and playing an essential part in our activities.
 

Volunteers will be museum ambassadors for this exciting, lively, and engaging museum. The duties of Museum Assistant range from sales, promoting gift-aid donations, queue management, way-finding, and information assistance.

It would be well-suited to someone considering a future career or career change to the cultural sector, or a fast-paced return to work or retirement role.

We are looking for volunteers who would ideally like to donate one 4-8 hour day every week, either as a 10-2pm shift, or a 2-6pm shift, or a full day, for a minimum of 3 months. Ideally you will be able to start immediately, although this is not essential. Travel and/or lunch expenses will be paid up to £10 per day.

The Coroners' Courts Support Service (CCSS) is a registered Charity whose trained volunteers give emotional and practical support to bereaved families and other witnesses attending an inquest.

We need volunteers to provide emotional support and practical help to bereaved families, witnesses and others attending Inquests at Coroners' Court. Our volunteers at court also provide help and assistance to the Coroners' Officers, as and when required.

We are looking for reliable, supportive people with excellent communication skills. A mature and calm attitude is needed in order to be able to talk to people during a sometimes bewildering and emotional experience. Volunteers must be willing to undergo a period of observations and shadowing, as well as attend a 3 day training course. A minimum commitment of one day (9:00am - 5:00pm) per fortnight is asked for. Training and mentoring is provided and travel expenses to the court are reimbursed.

New volunteers should possess good communication and listening skills and the ability to empathise with people they support.

Join our board as a trustee: help us navigate a path to a sustainable future

 Are you passionate about making a difference and equipped with the skills to guide a small charity through challenging times?

CMV Action are seeking proactive and committed trustees to join our board and support us in building a sustainable future.

About CMV Action

CMV Action is the only charity in the UK providing support and information to families affected by congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV). Congenital CMV is the most common viral infection that can affect babies before birth, with potential long-term health impacts such as hearing loss, developmental delays and vision loss. It can also cause miscarriage and stillbirth.

As many as 1 in 200 newborn babies are born with congenital CMV.  The majority of these will not have any symptoms.  However, around 1 in 1,000 born in the UK every year will have permanent disabilities as a result of congenital CMV – around 900 children every year.  As congenital CMV is a relatively unknown condition, it is a common misconception that it is rare.  It is in fact more common than Down’s syndrome, Toxoplasmosis, Spina Bifida or Cystic Fibrosis.

What we’re looking for

 We welcome application from everyone, and are particularly interested to hear from individuals who share our values and can bring the following skills and experience to our board:

• Proactive and strategic thinkers: You are purposeful about the directions you choose and willing to explore new paths to drive our charity towards self-chosen outcomes.
• Experience in finances, fundraising, marketing or strategy planning: Your expertise in charity finance, fundraising strategy, business development, or organisational change will help us build a sustainable future.
• Collaborative leaders: You excel in building strong relationships and working effectively with a diverse range of people and organisations.
• Evidence-based decision-makers: You value research and expert advice, using robust evidence to guide strategic decisions that achieve the best outcomes.
• Committed to accountability and transparency: You act with integrity, ensuring our charity operates openly and ethically.
• Advocates for inclusivity: You are dedicated to ensuring that our work is accessible and equitable for all, embracing the diverse needs of the community we serve.

Responsible to: Chair of Trustees 

Start date: November/December

Who We Are

M4RD is a UK charity that is advancing rare disease training for medical professionals. The aim of our work is to help reduce diagnostic delay and improve patient experience for those impacted by rare conditions.

We work with an extensive network of patients, carers, advocates and advocacy groups to deliver training to medical schools, foundation schools, royal colleges, hospitals and trusts.

The charity is small and consists of a friendly group of staff and Trustees. The work can be intense but is very rewarding, as the charity responds to the needs of the rare disease political landscape.  

Please take a look at the M4RD website for more information on our team, and our work. You can also find more details on this position here.  

Why Join Us

At M4RD we are not just talking about change; we are making it happen - as evidenced by the attitude change towards rare disease training in healthcare driven by M4RD for the last five years. By becoming a Trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare for people with rare conditions. Working with a dedicated team committed to systemic change in medical education, you will bring skills, experience, and knowledge that will support M4RD in achieving their objectives. 

Open Trustee Positions

We are expanding our board and seeking individuals with specific expertise to help us achieve our mission. Our new Trustees will be passionate about supporting the charity to deliver its objectives, and have skills and/or experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Income generation 

• Lived experience of a rare condition 

• Healthcare education 

• Clinical practice 

• Lived experience of health and/or social inequality

• Lived experience of societal marginalisation

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring the organisation pursues its stated objects (purposes), as defined in its governing document, by supporting the development of - and agreeing - a long-term strategy

• Ensuring that the organisation complies with its CIO constitution, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations

• Ensuring that the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objects for the benefit of the public

• Ensuring that the organisation defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets

• Safeguarding the reputation and values of the organisation

• Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place

• Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation

• Protecting and managing the property of the charity and ensuring the proper investment of the charity’s funds

• Following proper and formal arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal, and remuneration of the Chief Executive

Why this Role is for You

• You are passionate about the landscape of rare disease.

• You have the skills and experience M4RD is looking for.

• You are prepared to challenge systemic inequities within healthcare and medical education.

• You are ready to make a long-term commitment to improving the lives of people impacted by rare disease. 

Time Commitment: The expected time commitment is:

• 4 online Trustees meeting per year;

• 1 face to face strategy meeting or event; and 

• Some ad hoc committee work. 

However, we are also keen to invite those who are passionate about the charity's work and able to support in other areas.

Please take a look at the Job Description for more details on this role. 

We look forward to hearing from you!