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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!
Join our amazing volunteer team to raise awareness of sight loss and RNIB services at local events. You will give talks in person or virtually, sharing your own story to improve understanding of sight loss to local service providers and community groups. You’ll be making a real difference to people living with sight loss by helping to improve accessibility and inclusivity, creating a world without barriers.
What you’ll be doing:
• Giving talks to groups of people to raise awareness of sight loss in your local community by sharing your story to audiences, for example, local businesses, community and voluntary groups.
• Delivering talks to raise awareness of RNIB services as a trusted source of support for blind and partially sighted people
• Representing RNIB as an Ambassador for the Community Connection service
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 supportive route to building your confidence in presenting and sharing your story with an audience.
• A rewarding experience.
• A great Induction and training.
• A supportive manager.
• Regular updates and catchups.
• Expenses.
• An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.
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Volunteer Opportunity: Peer Support Volunteer – Peers2Pals
Salary: Nil
Location: Bracknell
ABOUT BUCKINGHAMSHIRE MIND AND MIND IN BERKSHIRE
Buckinghamshire Mind was founded in 1914 as Buckinghamshire Association for Mental Health. The charity is independent and responsible for its own governance and income generation. We are proud to be affiliated to national Mind (the leading mental health charity in England and Wales) and to play our part in a diverse network of over 140 other local Mind associations.
Mind in Berkshire is a collaboration between Buckinghamshire Mind and Oxfordshire Mind, in which we work together to create a unified voice and understanding across East and West Berkshire.
Buckinghamshire Mind shares National Mind’s vision: “We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.” It remains our mission to deliver high quality community-based services across Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire to reach out and ensure everyone with a mental health problem gets access to the help they need.
Working from offices in Chesham, High Wycombe and other community venues we provide high quality services to some of the most isolated and vulnerable members of society. Services include: Wellbeing activity groups, peer support groups, Safe Haven crisis service, befriending, community partnership outreach services, peer support in schools’, and adult and young people’s counselling.
Buckinghamshire Mind has over 500 volunteers (including 400 peer ambassadors/mentors in schools and over 100 in befriending partnerships). These dedicated individuals support our passionate staff team ensuring our services are tailored to need and are of the highest quality. Further information can be found on your website.
Volunteer Opportunity
We are currently looking for enthaustic, dynamic and supportive volunteers aged 17-25 to work with our young people’s peer support group, Peers2Pals.
Peers2Pals is a friendly and welcoming peer support community, for people to help each other with managing their mental wellbeing and reduce loneliness and isolation.
Our uplifting and fun activities provide the opportunity to socialise and share experiences in a non-judgemental and completely confidential setting. Our activities are based on the Five Ways to Wellbeing: To Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, To Learn and To Give.
We offer a range of activities across East Berkshire during the day, evenings, and some weekends. Our youth volunteers play an integral role in our service, running activities, such as a bowling group, meal and games evenings and quiz nights. We are hoping to expand our team and reach more young people.
This role is a wonderful opportunity to facilitate an activity that will benefit the mental health and wellbeing of our members. If you have a skill, hobby, or interest you’d like to share, we’d love to hear about it! Volunteers must be comfortable in a group setting and building rapport with people from all walks of life.
An understanding of mental health is essential and lived experience is welcomed. All successful applicants will have completed our volunteer training, undertaken a DBS check, and provided 2 references. Volunteers will be expected to facilitate a peer support group for a minimum of 2 to 3 hours per month face to face or virtually, attend regular training and volunteer development sessions as required, and take part in monthly peer volunteer meetings with your coordinator and fellow volunteers. As a Friends in Need volunteer, you can claim travel expenses.
For an informal chat about the role or for further information, please contact Chloe Benn – Friends in Need Coordinator.
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. 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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Wayfinder is a volunteer-led programme supporting people affected by homelessness by building long-term relationships and connection.
The Wayfinder Programme offers support to people moving away from homelessness, temporary or insecure accommodation. Each individual is supported by their own volunteer, who will work with them on their individual goals, helping them to make positive changes, navigate their local community and establish a stable home.
The Wayfinder Programme is now recruiting volunteers. Do you have the skills knowledge and life experience to support someone to make positive changes and find their place in their local community? Sign up to volunteer today and help us break the cycle of homelessness together.
What will volunteers be doing?
Examples of tasks volunteers will do:
- Help with settling into new accommodation
- Help accessing local services, activities or social opportunities
- Support with filling out forms, or signposting to specialist advice
- Support with setting a budget, setting up utilities or managing household bills
- Support with accessing healthcare, e.g. registering with a GP, Dentist or Optician
What support will I get as a volunteer?
As a Wayfinder volunteer you will have the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence, and meet new people. In return we will support you with:
- Initial and ongoing training
- A local coordinator to support you
- Out of hours support
- Regular volunteer meet ups.
Transforming lives and communities across Greater Manchester
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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As a Tour Guide at Historic Croydon Airport, you will be at the forefront of delivering an engaging and informative experience to our visitors. Your role will involve guiding groups through various parts of Airport House, providing historical insights, and ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all guests.
Responsibilities:
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Conducting Tours:
- Lead groups on an informative tour comprising the exterior of Airport House, the Booking Hall/Reception area, up the rear stairs, and terminating at the 2nd Floor AH rear landing/entrance to the Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (CAVC).
- Ensure the tour follows the flow and timings outlined in the Open Day Flow Chart, arriving at the CAVC at the allocated time.
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Knowledge Building:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the history of Croydon Airport.
- Utilize the Tour Guide Guidance Notes to cover key topics and manage the timing of your tours.
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Visitor Engagement:
- Speak clearly and engage visitors, aiming to make the tour interactive and enjoyable for all ages, especially children.
- Answer visitor questions and provide additional information as needed.
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Safety and Procedures:
- Briefly mention the Airport House evacuation procedure to visitors at the start of each tour.
- Be mindful of visitor safety throughout the tour, particularly when crossing kerbs, roads, or using stairs within Airport House.
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Additional Support:
- Assist with other roles and tasks when not conducting tours, contributing to the smooth operation of Open Days.
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Setup and Close Down:
- Arrive on time for Open Days to help with setting up and closing down activities.
Qualifications:
- Strong interest in history and heritage, with a focus on aviation and Croydon Airport.
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
- Ability to engage and interact with visitors of all ages.
- Punctual, reliable, and able to follow scheduled timings closely.
- Commitment to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all visitors.
Training: Tour Guides will receive an induction, including a review of emergency procedures and the Tour Guide Guidance Notes. Ongoing training sessions and resources will be provided to support knowledge building.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to share the fascinating history of Croydon Airport with a diverse audience.
- Gain experience in public speaking and heritage interpretation.
- Be part of a supportive and passionate team.
- Contribute to the educational and cultural enrichment of the community.
Application Process: If you are enthusiastic about history and enjoy engaging with the public, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION
Job Title/Role: Chair
Department: Board of Trustees
Reports to: Board of Trustees (Collective)
Location: London or Remote
Contract Type: Part time
Salary: Expenses
Overview of the Organisation
The London Basketball Association (LBA) provides sustainable and regular participation in the sport of basketball whilst aiding and encouraging a variety of career paths for young people living in London’s most deprived and isolated communities.
What is LBA looking for?
The London Basketball Association is pleased to announce that an opportunity has arisen for a Board of Trustees Chairperson to join our intensely committed organisation.
The Board of Trustees Chairperson is a pivotal role within the organisation, tasked with holding the Board and Executive Team to account, to ensure the Charity hits its mission and longer term strategic visions. This is achieved by providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. The Chair will also support, and, where appropriate, challenge the CEO and ensure that the Board functions as a unit to achieve agreed objectives.
Time Commitments: The Board of Trustees meet 6 times per year [bi-monthly]. Meeting may be held either in person and virtually. In addition to attending and chairing board meetings, this role is required for 3 hours, bi-weekly, to support the CEO, other board members and in order to fulfil the below responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
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Provide leadership to the LBA and its Board, ensuring maximum impact for its beneficiaries.
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Ensuring Trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities and holding each Trustee to account where necessary.
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Ensure that the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the charity, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability.
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Regularly review, collectively, ‘major’ risks and associated opportunities, and ensure systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities, and manage and mitigate the risks.
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Ensure the Board operates within its charitable objectives, and provides a clear strategic direction.
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Act as an ambassador for the cause and the charity and where necessary act as a spokesperson for the organisation.
Governance
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Appraise the performance of the Trustees and the Board on an annual basis.
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Ensure that the Board of Trustees is regularly refreshed and incorporates the right balance of skills, knowledge and experience needed to govern and lead the charity effectively.
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Develop the knowledge and capability of the Board of Trustees.
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Ensure that the governance arrangements are working in the most effective way.
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Encourage positive change and where appropriate, address and resolve any conflicts within the Board.
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Work within any and all agreed LBA policies.
Effectiveness
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Chair meetings of the Board of Trustees effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision making process.
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Ensure that Trustees are fully engaged and that decisions are taken in the best, long-term interests of the LBA and that the Board takes collective ownership.
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Work closely with the CEO to give direction to Board policy-making and to ensure that meetings are well planned, meaningful and reflect the responsibilities of trustees.
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Facilitate change and address any potential external conflicts of interest.
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Establish and build a strong, effective and a constructive working relationship with the CEO, ensuring they are held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives.
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Liaise with the CEO to maintain an overview of the Charity’s affairs, providing support as necessary.
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Conduct an annual appraisal and remuneration review for the CEO in consultation with other Trustees.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Knowledge
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Broad knowledge and understanding of the voluntary sector, in particular within the Sports sector, and current issues affecting it.
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Strong understanding of funding, fundraising strategies and grant management.
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Financial management expertise and a broad understanding of charity finance issues.
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Good understanding of charity governance issues.
Skills
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A strong and visible passion for basketball (or other sports) and commitment to the LBA, its strategic objectives and, ultimately, its cause.
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Exhibit strong interpersonal and relationship building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role.
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Strong tact and diplomacy skills, accompanied with the ability to listen and engage effectively.
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Ability to commit time to conduct the role well, including travel and attending events out of office hours.
Experience
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Experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees
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Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within a charitable organisation.
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Successful track record of achievement through their career.
The London Basketball Association (LBA) is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Actively Interviewing
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Would you like to play a key role in supporting blind and partially sighted people in your local area? Are you great at communicating, love meeting others and enjoy using your admin and organisational skills? If this sounds like you, you’re the person we’re looking for to support our Erdington Sight Loss Support group meeting. The group began in 2019 and we resumed meeting face to face in May 2022.
We would like your help with:
• Planning and organising group meetings
• Liaising with the venue
• Contacting and booking guest speakers
• Supporting volunteers with sight loss with their volunteering activities.
• Sighted guiding
• Giving practical help to individuals so they can take part in the events.
How often will I be needed?
- 14 Hours per Month
Key requirements
- This role requires an enhanced criminal record check and 2 references.
Location
Region
- West Midlands
Additional location information
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Home based admin - up to 3 hours a week Oiko’s Café, 58 High Street, Erdington, B23 6RH: The group meets at Oiko’s Café every third Thursday from 13:00 – 14:30.
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- Effective listening skills;Good communication skills;An understanding of issues affecting blind / partially sighted people;Ability to digest information
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Join our amazing volunteer team to raise awareness of the issues affecting blind and partially sighted people in relation to sport. You will give talks in person or virtually, sharing your own story to improve understanding of sight loss to sports clubs, sporting venues and facilities and community groups. You’ll be making a real difference to people living with sight loss by helping to improve accessibility and inclusivity, creating a sporting world without barriers.
What you’ll be doing
1. Talks to sports and physical activity providers to support and encourage them to consider the needs of blind and partially sighted people by sharing your story to audiences, for example, local leisure centres, sporting venues and sports clubs.
2. Delivering talks to raise awareness of existing sporting and physical activity opportunities for blind and partially sighted people.
3. Representing RNIB as an Ambassador for the Community Connection service.
What you’ll gain from the role
1. A chance to give something back in an area you are passionate about.
2. A chance to make a difference with a sense of achievement.
3. A chance to build a strong community of sports people with sight loss.
4. A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people, increasing your confidence and skills to talk to groups of people with impact, with an opportunity to develop your role into delivering independently over time.
5. Opportunity to explore different roles within our organisation including our internal recruitment vacancies
In return for donating your time we will support you with:
1. A rewarding role
2. A great Induction and Training, in particular training in public speaking and story telling will be given.
3. A supportive Manager
4. Regular catch-ups
5. Expenses
6. An opportunity to connect with other volunteers
How often will I be needed?
- 4 Hours per Month
Key requirements
- This role requires 1 reference.
Location
Region
- Greater London, South East
Who this opportunity will suit
- This role is reserved for blind and partially sighted applicants
Minimum age
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- You’ll ideally have 1. Lived experience in playing, spectating, or delivering sport or physical activity sessions as a blind or partially sighted person. 2. Lived experience of issues affecting blind and partially sighted people in relation to sports and physical activity. 3. Be comfortable speaking to different audiences to share your sporting story, or a willingness to try with our support. 4. Have effective communication skills. 5. An outgoing friendly approach to meeting new people
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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.
Location
Region
- Wales
Home based
- This role is home based
Additional location information
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Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Ceredigion, Torfaen, Glamorgan, Newport, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Rhondda Cynon Taff
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.
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Are you looking to make a real difference in someone's life? Join our dedicated team at Marie Curie as a Companion Volunteer, and provide invaluable one-on-one companionship and support to individuals with terminal illnesses and their families across the UK.
Marie Curie Companion is a professional service provided by trained volunteers who offer one-to-one companionship and support to people with a terminal illness and their families. The service would not be able to reach those most in need if it was not for the commitment and hard work of the volunteers delivering the service.
Companion Volunteers provide companionship and emotional support, practical support, short breaks for carers and help with signposting for information and support.
What You’ll Do:
As a Companion Volunteer, you will offer:
- Provide a listening ear, engage in everyday conversations, help with small daily tasks, and offer emotional support to clients and their families.
- Spend quality time with those you’re supporting, whether at their home, in a care home, or out in the community.
- Allow primary caregivers to take short breaks, giving them time to rest and recharge.
- Drive clients to pre-arranged medical appointments or for short trips out.
Why Volunteer with Us?
- Your commitment and compassion will provide comfort and joy to individuals and families during challenging times.
- We offer full training and continuous support to ensure you feel confident and prepared in your role.
- Join a passionate and supportive team of over 6,500 volunteers who are making a difference every day.
- We have volunteer roles available throughout the UK, allowing you to find a position that fits your schedule and location.
Your Responsibilities:
- Conduct weekly visits as agreed with the Volunteer Coordinator.
- Report significant changes or happenings to your manager.
- Submit regular visit reports and update relevant systems.
- Attend individual sessions, training, and group events as required.
- Represent the Marie Curie Companion service positively.
About Marie Curie:
Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. At Marie Curie, we provide expert care, guidance, and support to people living with terminal illnesses and their families. We are committed to ensuring a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding environment for our volunteers and staff.
Our Commitment to You:
Marie Curie is dedicated to safeguarding all our people from harm and creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We are a Stonewall champion and encourage applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives, and lived experiences.
SKILLS
• A friendly and sensitive – a good listener
• Patience, empathy, self-awareness and emotional stability
• Excellent listening skills and an ability to build a rapport with others
• Commitment and reliability - able to keep appointments and volunteer for 3 hours (approx.) a week
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Willing to be flexible to the needs of the individual
• Mature perspective on life and death
• Willingness to learn and operate within the boundaries of the role
• Respect for individuals, regardless of their race, gender, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation and marital status
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustee
We have an exciting opportunity for a new Trustee to join an incredibly committed and experienced board of Trustees. We’re looking for people who have a keen interest in developing thriving communities and offering great places to live.
Position: Trustee
Salary: This is a voluntary role however reasonable expenses will be paid
Location: North East
Time commitment: Board meetings take place four times a year and can be attended virtually via teams or in person. There is one strategy planning day a year which must be attended in person.
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity with a not-for-profit provider for affordable homes based in Gateshead with charitable status. They own over 300 homes for affordable rent, rent to buy and shared ownership, and have aspirations to develop more homes for affordable use within the Borough of Gateshead.
Their priorities focus on delivering an excellent service to our customers, providing quality affordable homes, and ensuring we remain financially strong and well governed. As a Trustee, you will be responsible for governing the organisation and directing how it is managed and run.
About you:
In order to enhance the collective skills on the existing board, the ideal candidate would have knowledge and experience of one or more of the following areas:
· Customer regulation, public/community relations and general needs of tenants/leaseholders
· Commercial activity and knowledge of private developers
· Corporate governance
· Legal
· Equal opportunities
· Finance and treasury
The ideal candidate will enjoy contributing ideas to inspire overall strategic direction of the company, while also offering suggestions to improve how services are delivered – constructive scrutiny is encouraged and challenge to drive a culture of continuous improvement.
If this sounds like you then to apply please send in your CV and a brief cover letter describing why you feel you would be a good candidate.
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Please note BABCP accreditation is required for this role.
SAAUK are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable BABCP registered CBT therapist (with an interest in social anxiety) to join the small team already reviewing content. We are looking for someone who can commit a small amount of time per week - an average 2 hours a week but this is very flexible.
Social anxiety involves an excessive fear of social situations. Sufferers will often fear being embarrassed, or worry about being negatively evaluated by others. Anticipatory anxiety and situational avoidance are common, and individuals may endure social situations with a high level of discomfort. The scope of the anxiety may be focused on specific types of social situations or generalised to almost any social encounter.
This role will be key in helping SAAUK (a young and developing charity) expand its information and resources for those who suffer from social anxiety. Social Anxiety is under recognized both publicly and clinically and you will play a key part in helping develop and review the content to help spread awareness whilst providing accurate and up-to-date information.
Please provide a "cover letter / message" so we can understand your previous experience and your interest in working with Social Anxiety Alliance UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Tender works first and foremost with young people, meaning our work is always varied and constantly evolving. We are therefore lucky to receive the support and guidance from our Youth Board, who meet monthly to develop Tender’s activities and direction, and explore innovative ways of engaging young people in a way that stays relevant to them.
What is the Tender Youth Board?
Tender’s Youth Board is an advisory group that supports the on-going development and delivery of Tender’s work. As a youth-based organisation, the board play a vital role in guiding how we engage young people in conversations around healthy relationships, domestic abuse and sexual violence, and promote the issue to wider society. We do this by getting young people to work closely with members from every department of the Tender team and its Board of Trustees.
The Youth Board support Tender’s work by:
- Developing and delivering awareness raising campaigns and blogs
- Contributing ideas for projects and resources
- Reviewing Tender’s activities that are used in workshops with young people
- Discussing current events and policy happening in the Violence Against Women and Girls sector
- Contributing to Tender’s recruitment processes
- Reviewing bids that Tender submit to funders for new work
Time Expectations
We ask our Youth Board members for a commitment to volunteering for a minimum of 6 hours every three months. The ways members can engage are listed below:
- Meetings will be typically held twice a month on Wednesday, 5:50 – 6:30pm. It is important that you can attend the majority of these online meetings.
- Twice per year, in March and October, a meeting is held in person at Tender’s London office – travel and food expenses are covered.
- Volunteering time at public events to promote Tender’s cause, such as panels or fresher’s fairs.
- Carrying out other tasks that come up outside meetings, such as blog writing, or being on steering groups for specific projects.
- Engaging with flexible work experience opportunities in various teams across the charity.
At Tender we also understand that schedules can change, and other responsibilities can get in the way of volunteering sometimes, so if you are unable to meet this requirement, we can have a chat with you and look at next steps together. For some, this might mean arranging other volunteering tasks that can be completed remotely or making a flexible arrangement.
How we support you
Three members of the Tender team support the Youth Board by running the interactive and creative meetings, and planning the year’s activities. They will be available during your time on the Youth Board to ensure you get the most out of volunteering with us.
At Tender we believe in the importance of giving back to those who volunteer their time with us. You will be given a full induction to the Youth Board so that you understand our work and your role as a Youth Board member. As an active member of the youth board, you will be offered opportunities and rewards, such as:
- Free masterclasses from external organisations (topics have included: working with children and young people, facilitation, drama, domestic and sexual violence prevention, and more!)
- Free training sessions
- Free tickets to theatre productions, exhibitions and other public events
- Opportunities to build your CV through campaigning, masterclasses, events and work experience.
To make sure we’re supporting our Youth Board members, we carry out a survey of new members to better understand what you wish to gain from the Youth Board, and endeavour to offer opportunities to develop in ways that will support your future plans and ambitions. This could even include working at Tender – a number of our employees started their journeys at Tender on the Youth Board!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join the dedicated team at Historic Croydon Airport and contribute to preserving and sharing the rich history of one of the world’s oldest airports. As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that visitors have a memorable and safe experience while exploring this historic site.
Responsibilities:
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Visitor Engagement:
- Greet and treat all visitors equally, with respect, and without discrimination.
- Provide knowledgeable and engaging information about the history of Croydon Airport.
- Assist with visitor inquiries and enhance their overall experience.
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Safety and Security:
- Be vigilant about the safety of visitors both inside and outside Airport House.
- Inform visitors of potential hazards, such as crossing kerbs or the road outside Airport House and using stairs within the building.
- Ensure visitors are aware of emergency exits and the evacuation procedure. Tour Guides should mention this at the start of each tour, and other volunteers should do so when appropriate.
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Operational Support:
- Arrive on time for Open Days to assist with setting up and closing down activities.
- Help maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the site throughout the day.
- Participate in team meetings and training sessions as required.
Qualifications:
- A keen interest in history and heritage, particularly in aviation and the history of Croydon Airport.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Commitment to treating all visitors with respect and without discrimination.
- Punctuality and reliability.
Training: All volunteers will undergo an induction process, including a review of the HCAT Induction document covering emergency exits and evacuation procedures.
Benefits:
- Be part of a passionate community dedicated to preserving an important historical site.
- Gain experience in heritage and museum operations.
- Meet and engage with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Contribute to the educational and cultural enrichment of visitors.
Application Process: If you are enthusiastic about history and enjoy engaging with the public, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Please note: Onside is a local charity - this project covers Worcestershire areas only.
We are looking for volunteers who have had a relevantly positive experience or perception of mental health services and be far enough into their mental health journey. They need to be open to sharing their experiences while understanding and upholding their own boundaries. They need to be able to empathise and actively listen. To be able to ask for support and guidance when needed. Your role will be to offer practical, social and emotional support in the form of a mentor role. We are looking for people with good communication, interpersonal skills, friendly and approachable. As well as a willing to learn and basic computer literacy skills as you will need to log your contact with the mentee and any outcomes on our database.
Benefits of volunteering with the Community Mental Health Project
- Be part of a growing charity with ever expanding exciting new projects!
- You are provided with FREE training
- Reimbursed for public transport fair and/ or mileage costs
- Get experience in the field of mental health
- References are available from us on request
- Fulfilment in helping your local community
- Meet new and likeminded people - we hold regular volunteer catch ups to have your say and meet other volunteers
Overview of Onside and Community Mental Health project
ONSIDE is an independent charity promoting the rights and interests of people facing disadvantage. We believe that everyone is entitled to fair, equal treatment and opportunity. Our skilled staff and volunteers make a real difference to the lives of over 11,000 people a year across Worcestershire and Herefordshire.
Community Mental Health (CMH) – CMH is part of the transformation of neighbourhood community mental health services in Worcestershire, Onside is working alongside Worcestershire Association of Carers and Springfield MIND to provide a range of support designed to address the social and practical needs of people living with mental ill health.
Onside is a charity stemming from a belief that everyone has the right to be a valued human being an to be treated in a just and fair way.
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