Business Development Summer Volunteer Volunteer Roles
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London Canal Museum is seeking volunteers to help maintain and innovate the museum’s publicity and marketing activities.
The museum is active on Time Out, London Planner, various Newsletters, What’s On websites, travel blogs, etc – as well as social media, but lacks a dedicated resources to keep these communications up-to-date and pro-active.
The objective is to ensure What’s-On sites and tourism publications, local organisations, bloggers, press and the general public are kept aware of what’s happening at the museum, and of course, with the aim to sustain and increase visitor numbers throughout the year.
In addition, the museum would like to research the ‘blogosphere’ to create a new contact lists and grow relationships with influencers in the travel/entertainment and ‘things to do in London’ sector.
Applicants are welcome from prospective volunteers with a sales, publicity, PR or marketing background who are either self-starting or work efficiently and effectively under direction.
Experience in consumer-facing or entertainment/cultural/visitor attraction businesses is preferred, but not essential. A working knowledge of Canva would also be an advantage.
Task requirements will likely be variable, but the equivalent of 1-2 days per month availability would be ideal – typically remotely, but with occasional visits and meetings as required at the museum. Initial engagement with the role and familiarisation with the museum and its objectives will be done at the museum.
The London Canal Museum is dedicated to educating and inspiring our visitors with the history of London’s canals – how they’ve shaped London’s development, the ordinary people that lived and worked on them, as well as the entrepreneurs, engineers and navvies who built them. We want to pass on the heritage of the canals so that future generations can learn about their impact on London’s industrial and social past, as well as today’s leisure activities and waterways infrastructure and environment. We also encourage engagement with curious minds who might otherwise have no particular canal-specific interests.
The museum’s newly acquired trip boat ‘Long Tom’ also operates guided trips on the Regent’s Canal and through the historic Islington Tunnel, widening our appeal to the general leisure market.
As a volunteer run organisation we rely on a dedicated team of volunteers to manage all areas of the museum where you will learn about the history of London’s canals, the people who lived and worked on them, and their place in the industrial revolution and London’s history, as well as the Victorian ice trade and the unique history of our building.
You will gain experience of working in museums, heritage and visitor engagement – and the chance to build your own campaigns and marketing relationships.
You will be a part of a community of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds, with regular opportunities to participate in social events including our summer boat trip, museum events, reciprocal visits to other museums, volunteer discounts, etc.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exciting opportunity to help lead Big Leaf Foundation in the next phase of its development, as we transition our self-employed contractors to employee contracts and explore new multi-year core funding opportunities to build greater sustainability in our work. We are looking for someone with direct experience in financial management and/or charity finance and fundraising to fill this role. Ideally you will have experience of moving people onto employee contracts. You will use your skills and knowledge to make a lasting difference to the lives of displaced young people in Surrey.
In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, duties of the treasurer include:
- Overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements.
- Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs.
- Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy.
- Preparing and presenting financial reports to the board.
- Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
- Liaising with any paid staff and volunteers about financial matters.
- Advising on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans.
- Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate ethical funding policy.
- Ensuring that there is no conflict between any funding sources and the aims and objects of the charity.
- Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies, for example the Charity Commission.
- Ensuring that the accounts are scrutinised in the manner required (independent examination or audit) and any recommendations are implemented.
- Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities.
- Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the organisation.
- Ensuring the accounts are presented in a coherent and easily understandable way in our annual review.
- Sitting on appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary panels as required.
In addition, with other trustees to hold the charity “in trust” for current and future beneficiaries by:
- Ensuring that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.
- Being responsible for the performance of the charity and for its “corporate” behaviour; ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Acting as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.
- Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
The London Canal Museum is an independent and self-financing museum in London’s vibrant Kings Cross area, and we are currently looking for two additional Trustees to join our Council of Management.
In particular, we are seeking Trustees with experience in General Management, Education and PR/Publicity.
What will you be doing
· Be part of the Museum’s management team, running the museum as a business, and formulating and implementing plans for the future as a member of the Council of Management
· Hands-on participation in your specific area of expertise, delivering results that matter
· Working with the other Trustees, our team of volunteers, the Training & Recruitment Manager, and the Learning Manager to better improve the museum’s operation and delivery of visitor experience
· The museum has experienced a highly successful bounce-back from Covid, with higher than prior visitor numbers, and thus has a continual growth and improved financial sustainability agenda – in particular, the success of our new co-owned canal boat’s Regent’s Canal guided trips means the museum is busier than ever
What are we looking for
· A self-starter, hands-on in your specific area of expertise, and able to turn your hand to other tasks
· Enthusiasm to contribute and work as part of the team, and as a valuable member of the Committee of Management
· Commitment of sufficient time dedicated to the role
We would welcome particular skills, including but not limited to the following, and applicants with knowledge or experience in one or more these areas are desirable :
• General Management in a commercial organisation
• Visitor attraction management
• Facilities Management experience
• PR / Publicity background
• Education (in schools or museums)
• Museum collection & curation, exhibition management
An interest in canals/waterways and London industrial history is very welcome but by no means essential
What difference will you make
· As a member of the committee of management, contribute directly to effectively and efficiently improve the running of the museum, bringing new skills to the table
· Enable the museum to meet the challenges of continues growth and the long-term future
· Help ensure the future of the museum’s development and sustainability
What benefit does the new Trustee get
· Learn about the history of London’s canals, the people who lived and worked on them, and their place in the industrial revolution, as well as the ice trade and the unique history of our building
· Be part of the operation and future planning for an important self-funded independent museum
· Meeting new people – you will be a part of a community of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds
· Build your experience of working in museums, heritage and visitor engagement
· Regular opportunities to participate in social events including our summer boat trip, museum events, reciprocal visits to other museums, and volunteer discounts, etc.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
“The World Scout Jamboree is one of the largest outdoor education events for youth on the planet! Tens of thousands of Scouts from all over the world come together to camp outdoors and join in fun activities where they make new friends, learn about other cultures, and develop leadership skills that will last a lifetime" - World Organisation of the Scout Movement website
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic UK Contingent Leader to define, organise and deliver this fantastic event, working in partnership with UK Headquarters staff and other senior volunteers, utilising the learnings of past UK Contingents. You will recruit and (directly and indirectly) manage a contingent of adult volunteers and young people to participate in this fantastic event. As well as the Jamboree itself, you will be responsible for helping develop the UK Contingent experience and working closely with UK Headquarters staff to create and manage the event budget.
Being UK Contingent Leader for our contingent to the 26th World Scout Jamboree will be an experience like no other. Working alongside staff and other senior volunteers, you'll help set the direction for the UK Contingent and form a team of high-performing volunteers around you. You'll deliver an unforgettable and life-changing experience to the thousands of young people and adults who attend the Jamboree - as well as delivering projects that help the UK Contingent make a wider difference to the Scouts' entire membership.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking to appoint a Trustee Safeguarding Lead to provide strategic oversight and leadership for the organisation, particularly in the area of Safeguarding.
The purpose of your role is to work alongside the other trustees to ensure that the Association is working towards its charitable purposes, is complying with all applicable rules and laws, and is making best use of its resources to achieve its aims.
Whilst safeguarding is the responsibility of all trustees, as Trustee Safeguarding Lead, you will provide support to the CEO and the Operational Safeguarding Lead in their operational roles, promoting safeguarding within the organisation and our affiliated Nightlines, providing a strategic, advisory and governance role.
Being a charity trustee with the Association is a rewarding experience and gives a unique opportunity to support and shape a national mental health charity at the highest level. Now is an exciting time to join us as we have recently transitioned from a volunteer-led organisation to a staff-led model, which is opening up new opportunities.
Trustees have legal responsibility for the Association’s management and administration. They are ultimately responsible for the Association’s work and are accountable to both the Association’s legal members and its regulators such as the Charity Commission for the good governance of the Association.
Trustees take considered and informed decisions in the best interests of the Association. Trustees are not expected to be experts on all areas of their work but are expected to seek guidance and support where necessary and to bring their own knowledge and experience to contribute to discussions.
You can find out more about being a Charity Trustee from the Charity Commission, the Scottish Charity Regulator and the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.