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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!
Why we want you
As a community engagement volunteer you and your fellow branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.
What you will be doing
- Organising and attending awareness and fundraising events within the community
- Identifying new fundraising and awareness opportunities
- Helping at events
- Delivering presentations to community groups, schools, etc through
- SSAFA’s speaker programme
- Event administration
- Social media marketing
The skills you need
- Friendly and approachable
- Happy to help
- Basic IT skills would be an advantage
What's in it for you
- Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others
- Support in your role from the team at SSAFA
- Develop your experience and skills which you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews
Disclaimer
SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.
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!
Our challenge
The Community Fundraising Team is an integral part of The Charity Fundraising Portfolio and the team consists of Community Fundraisers based across the UK. Our role is to provide fundraising advice & support to our Supporter Groups, Community Organisations, Regional Corporates, Volunteers & Events.
How can you help?
We are recruiting a team of Charity Ambassadors to help develop engagement across each Region, to maximise opportunities to raise funds and increase support from the Community. You will be actively involved with The Charity on the ground and play a key role working alongside the Regional Community Fundraisers, as and when required:
· Identifying various opportunities in your local area to raise awareness of The Charity & our wide range of Fundraising Campaigns. This could anything from contacting your local supermarket’s ‘Community Champion’ and organising an information stand and bucket collection or supporting a Supporter Group meet up in your area.
· Representing The Charity in your area, by undertaking presentations & cheque collections at schools, local companies & community groups
· Helping us to recruit new fundraisers and supporting those who are already signed up for a campaign, in your area. For example, attending a local Twilight Walk or promoting The Big Bake to local companies.
What impact will you have?
By amplifying The Charity's voice in your local area, you'll help increase the impact of fundraising campaigns & help grow funds and support us in accelerating a cure for everyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis.
We’re looking for people who are:
· Passionate about the Charity and our vision
· Flexible and willing to get involved as and when opportunities arise
· Confident and comfortable in undertaking presentations to a wide range of audiences
· Skilled at spotting new opportunities to raise awareness and funds
· Friendly, approachable and able to communicate at all levels
· A team player, who is also able to work on their own initiative
We particularly encourage applications from those who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, including individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.
What can you gain from volunteering?
· You’ll join a friendly, passionate team and develop an understanding of how this team at The Charity operates.
· The opportunity to network with other volunteers and play a key role in the brain tumour community.
· You’ll have the opportunity to utilise your existing skills, while developing and learning new ones to take forward into the future
Time commitment
Initially, we envisage a minimum of 2 or 3 days per month, depending on the regional focus, and this will also be guided by whether you are researching new awareness raising opportunities in your area, or setting up a school presentation for example. Flexibility if a key part of the role as we are often presented with exciting opportunities to raise awareness or funds, at short notice.
Practical considerations
You will receive training from the Community Fundraising Team and ongoing direction from a Regional Community Fundraiser, who will be your key contact. We carry out reference checks for all individuals who will be volunteering with us on a regular basis. Volunteers will be required to complete some internal data protection and disclosure documentation before commencing the role. Volunteers must be over 18. We encourage volunteers to claim for any reasonable expenses that are incurred in the course of their volunteering with the Charity.
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!
Sooty, the famous loveable bear and national treasure, has featured on RNIB’s collection boxes for more than 50 years. With your support, RNIB has raised more than £13 million in public donations collected in our iconic Sooty boxes.
Join our community of amazing volunteer Sooty box collectors and help us to provide blind and partially sighted people with the support they need. RNIB urgently needs volunteers to collect and bank donations received through our Sooty boxes, which play a vital role in generating income and raising our profile in local communities. This role is completely flexible, can be performed by individuals, pairs or groups and the time you dedicate to it is entirely up to you and your commitments. You can give your time as little or as often as you like!
Please note: Volunteers will be expected to use their own transportation and ideally should have access to a car. Mileage or transport costs will be reimbursed.
*Good organisational skills;
*Trustworthy, enthusiastic and self-motivated;
*Are willing to travel in and around the local area;
*Comfortable working on your own;
*Ability to send and receive emails.
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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!
Why we want you
As a community engagement volunteer you and your fellow branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.
What you will be doing
- Organising and attending awareness and fundraising events within the community
- Identifying new fundraising and awareness opportunities
- Helping at events
- Delivering presentations to community groups, schools, etc through
- SSAFA’s speaker programme
- Event administration
- Social media marketing
The skills you need
- Friendly and approachable
- Happy to help
- Basic IT skills would be an advantage
What's in it for you
- Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others
- Support in your role from the team at SSAFA
- Develop your experience and skills which you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews
Disclaimer
SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Why we want you
As a community engagement volunteer you and your fellow branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.
What you will be doing
- Organising and attending awareness and fundraising events within the community
- Identifying new fundraising and awareness opportunities
- Helping at events
- Delivering presentations to community groups, schools, etc through
- SSAFA’s speaker programme
- Event administration
- Social media marketing
The skills you need
- Friendly and approachable
- Happy to help
- Basic IT skills would be an advantage
What's in it for you
- Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others
- Support in your role from the team at SSAFA
- Develop your experience and skills which you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews
Disclaimer
SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.
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!
Are you happy to get stuck in with loads of enthusiasm? Fundraisers here at Ickworth are a diverse bunch and through talks, 2nd hand books, internal events and much more we help towards the conservation of this special place
This role will suit you if you are:
- Someone who enjoys talking to members of the public and can engage in a meaningful conversation.
- Comfortable lone working at times, as well as working in a team.
- Up for a challenge and like to reach a target.
- A person that enjoys giving excellent service.
- Happy to volunteer on your own. However, someone will always be available to support.
- Confident building new relationships with people.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Helping grow awareness and support for local & national fundraising
- Understanding different needs and interests of people and inspiring them to give in a way that is right for them.
- Supporting in our bookshop by manning the space, rotating stock, tidying and pricing books while always providing a friendly and welcoming approach.
- Attending regular meetings and suggesting fundraising ideas/feedback so we can fulfil our fundraising plan.
- Using your particular skills in creative ways to raise funds
- Answering questions people may have about the National Trust and being able to explain where donations go and impact they make.
- Ensuring we follow fundraising guidance, regulations and best practice
- Supporting big fundraising campaigns or projects.
- Being part of a team that may need to adapt and change in response to local needs, National Trust priorities or changes to government guidelines
By getting involved you could:
- Be part of a passionate team, working closely with staff across departments raising vital funds to protect Ickworth.
- Be making a direct impact in our fundraising spaces, such as bookshop or through programming.
- Help bring the work of the National Trust to life and inspire others to get involved
- Increase your fundraising skills and experience of different ways to fundraise
You’d also be joining Europe’s largest conservation charity and the wider National Trust team proudly looking after 780 miles of coastline, over 250,000 hectares of land, over 500 historic houses, castles, ancient monuments, gardens, parks and nature reserves (including lighthouses, villages, pubs and a gold mine!). We are a unique charity welcoming millions of people each year and with a vision to open up places for the benefit of everyone, for ever.
All National Trust volunteers will be asked to
- Respect and uphold the National Trust values whilst volunteering with us.
- Complete training required of all NT volunteers and any role specific training
- Adhere to relevant policies and processes including safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity.
We want all our volunteers to feel welcome and to have an equally positive experience when volunteering with us. So, volunteers will:
- Be provided with the necessary induction, training, equipment and reasonable adjustments to do this role well and safely
- Be offered expenses to cover agreed travel costs between home and place of volunteering.
- Have remote access to support, news and rotas via our volunteer website
Skills acquired: Advice & Guidance, Communication Skills, Community Development, Customer Service, Decision Making, E-commerce, Event Support, Fundraising, General Administration, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Market Research, Marketing & Communications, Merchandising, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Retail, Sales Process, Stock / Inventory Management, Teamwork
We’re Europe’s biggest conservation charity and we look after nature, beauty and history for everyone to enjoy.
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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!
We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and committed individuals in Bradford to join our growing volunteering team at Human Appeal. As a volunteer, you’ll have exciting opportunities to make a difference while building transferrable skills. Whether you’d like to take part in our community events, deliver aid internationally or fundraise for important campaigns, there are so many ways you can get involved.
Why volunteer with us?
- Training - A comprehensive induction, volunteering handbook and code of conduct and we'll help you foster new, transferrable skills, as well as conduct personalised training relevant to your role.
- References - Once you've got to know your skillset - after you've participated in 5 activities - we'll happily provide you with a reference.
- Travel Reimbursement - We'll cover reasonable travel costs to activities in your local area. Away days, seminars, meet ups and socials - Join our away days and get to know other volunteers and learn about our charitable projects and the humanitarian sector in our educational seminars.
- Interview Prep - We'll provide you with a mock interview and give you feedback to help you prepare for your future.
- CV Feedback - When you apply for a job, send over your CV and we'll provide you with feedback.
- Leadership Opportunities - With training and support from Human Appeal staff members you can progress to a leadership role and manage your own team of volunteers.
- Flexibility - Depending on the role, you can volunteer as infrequently or as often as you like, so that you can fit us in around your other commitments.
APPLY NOW VIA THE WEBSITE
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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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!
Volunteer Opportunities for Every Passion and Skill.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Diverse Roles: Fundraising, Companionship, Events Planning, Content Creation and more.
Training Provided: Comprehensive support to ensure confidence.
Flexible Hours: Volunteer as little or as much as you can.
Community Impact: Make a real difference and grow personally.
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!
We are recruiting volunteers to oversee and help at Pride stalls across the UK.
It Gets Better UK envisions a world where all LGBTQ+ youth are free to live equally and know their worthiness and power as individuals. We strive to tell the stories of LGBTQ+ people and to provide positive and reassuring messages to LGBTQ+ youth.
At Pride, we share positive stories from members of the LGBTQ+ community. We encourage attendees to share their story, message to their younger self, or message of support. The conversations we have are uplifting and often emotional.
What will I be doing?
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Choose one or more Pride events which you commit to attending with us.
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Help set up and tidy up stand at beginning/end of event.
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Welcome people to the stall, invite them to learn about stories from others in the community, and share their own stories.
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Support fundraising and raising awareness with our branded badges.
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Engage event participants in positive messaging opportunities and story-collecting via our whiteboards: “a message to my younger self”.
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Get photo consent from participants so that we can share their messages on our platforms.
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Help produce video messages, recording participants' stories of hope.
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Promote volunteering roles within It Gets Better and let people know to how to get involved.
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Signpost people to our resources and how we can support them.
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Listen to stall attendees’ stories with warmth and respect.
What skills / experience do I need?
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A personable and friendly manner
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Confidence in crowds, speaking to strangers and members of the public
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Sensitivity to, awareness of LGBTQ+ issues
Which Pride events will It Gets Better UK be at?
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We have a rolling list - currently we're planning to be at:
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Brighton: 3-4 Aug
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Bristol: 13 July
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Cambridge: 15 June
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Edinburgh: 22 June
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London: 29 June
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Trans+ Pride London: 27 July
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UK Black Pride London: 11 Aug
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Walsall: 24 Aug
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Don’t see us at a Pride near you? Contact us about becoming an It Gets Better Regional Ambassador and running a stall with our support!
Time commitment: Pride events are usually Saturdays in June, July, August. Full-day or half-day.
Support for you: You’ll receive our Volunteer Handbook and attend a briefing. Each stall will have multiple volunteers so nobody is alone.
What will I gain?
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The satisfaction that you are helping to inspire and empower LGBTQ+ youth
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Being part of an international movement
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The opportunity to use your existing skills as well as develop and learn new ones
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It Gets Better UK will act as a referee for you after your successful participation
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Reimbursement of expenses incurred (with prior agreement)
How do I apply?
Please contact us via Charityjob or our website - We’ll then meet online for an introductory conversation, seek a reference, and share our resources for you to read.
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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!
We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and committed individuals in Glasgow to join our growing volunteering team at Human Appeal. As a volunteer, you’ll have exciting opportunities to make a difference while building transferrable skills. Whether you’d like to take part in our community events, deliver aid internationally or fundraise for important campaigns, there are so many ways you can get involved.
Why volunteer with us?
- Training - A comprehensive induction, volunteering handbook and code of conduct and we'll help you foster new, transferrable skills, as well as conduct personalised training relevant to your role.
- References - Once you've got to know your skillset - after you've participated in 5 activities - we'll happily provide you with a reference.
- Travel Reimbursement - We'll cover reasonable travel costs to activities in your local area. Away days, seminars, meet ups and socials - Join our away days and get to know other volunteers and learn about our charitable projects and the humanitarian sector in our educational seminars.
- Interview Prep - We'll provide you with a mock interview and give you feedback to help you prepare for your future.
- CV Feedback - When you apply for a job, send over your CV and we'll provide you with feedback.
- Leadership Opportunities - With training and support from Human Appeal staff members you can progress to a leadership role and manage your own team of volunteers.
- Flexibility - Depending on the role, you can volunteer as infrequently or as often as you like, so that you can fit us in around your other commitments.
APPLY NOW VIA THE WEBSITE
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!
‘Fight For Home’ Group Member - Lancashire
Role summary
Are you keen to use your creative energy or organisational skills to bring your community together to fight for home? We’re looking for enthusiastic people to join and shape local ‘Fight For Home’ Groups. With a team of other local volunteers, you’ll generate ideas, plan and deliver fundraising events and raise awareness of the housing emergency within your community.
- Suggested involvement: Varied, at least once a month
- Availability: This is a flexible opportunity, with meetings and events likely to take place in evenings and weekends
- Location: Lancashire
- Supervised by: Regional Community Fundraiser
Why volunteer with Shelter?
A home is a fundamental human need, as vital as education or healthcare. But in Britain today, that right is denied to millions of people whose lives are blighted by homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. The time for change is now. Together with individuals, in communities and across society, we will lead the way for a safe home for all. But we need your help to do it.
You’ll be joining a new and exciting project – our ‘Fight For Home’ Fundraising Groups, which we’re setting up across England and Scotland. You’ll meet and volunteer with other local people who believe that home is everything and want to be part of our movement for change. You’ll be joining our passionate, fun Community Fundraising team as well as our wider community of 2,500 volunteers who fight for home in our shops and frontline services! We have committed to combat racism both within and outside of Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
Main tasks
This is a flexible and diverse role. Here are some of the activities you might get involved in:
- Support with planned Shelter activity including fundraising in your community
- Generating fundraising ideas with the group
- Organising and hosting your own fundraising events
- Inspiring your network of contacts to support the fight for home
- Attending local events, such as Rotary meetings or community fairs, to raise awareness of Shelter and collecting donations
- Speaking about what we do and promoting national campaigns in your community
- Raising awareness of our local Community Hubs
Skills and Experiences Required
We’re looking for volunteers with a range of skills to form our Fight For Home Groups. You might have some but not all of these skills – we’d still love to hear from you!
- An interest in joining the fight for home
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work well within a team
- Enjoys planning, problem solving and participating!
- A creative self-starter
- Social media skills
Benefits of volunteering with Shelter
- Join our fight against bad housing and homelessness and become a catalyst for change!
- Meet local people and be part of a great team
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
- Gain valuable experience and enhance your CV
Learning & Development
To enable you to take part in this opportunity we will:
- Put you in contact with your local Community Fundraiser who will support you in the role
- Provide you with relevant policies
- Provide relevant induction, training and information
- Refund any out-of-pocket expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expenses policy
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!
We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and committed individuals in Blackburn to join our growing volunteering team at Human Appeal. As a volunteer, you’ll have exciting opportunities to make a difference while building transferrable skills. Whether you’d like to take part in our community events, deliver aid internationally or fundraise for important campaigns, there are so many ways you can get involved.
Why volunteer with us?
- Training - A comprehensive induction, volunteering handbook and code of conduct and we'll help you foster new, transferrable skills, as well as conduct personalised training relevant to your role.
- References - Once you've got to know your skillset - after you've participated in 5 activities - we'll happily provide you with a reference.
- Travel Reimbursement - We'll cover reasonable travel costs to activities in your local area. Away days, seminars, meet ups and socials - Join our away days and get to know other volunteers and learn about our charitable projects and the humanitarian sector in our educational seminars.
- Interview Prep - We'll provide you with a mock interview and give you feedback to help you prepare for your future.
- CV Feedback - When you apply for a job, send over your CV and we'll provide you with feedback.
- Leadership Opportunities - With training and support from Human Appeal staff members you can progress to a leadership role and manage your own team of volunteers.
- Flexibility - Depending on the role, you can volunteer as infrequently or as often as you like, so that you can fit us in around your other commitments.
APPLY NOW VIA THE WEBSITE
It Gets Better UK envisions a world where all LGBTQ+ youth are free to live equally and know their worthiness and power as individuals. We strive to tell the stories of LGBTQ+ people and to provide positive and reassuring messages to LGBTQ+ youth.
The It Gets Better Project was founded in 2010 in America. Since then, affiliated charities have been formed in over 20 different countries. We are now at the exciting stage of continue to grow and develop the UK affiliate having formally launched in October 2018.
Join our network of Regional Ambassadors to help promote It Gets Better UK, to inspire and engage with members of their local LGBTQ+ communities to get involved, and to help fundraise.
We're particularly looking for new Ambassadors in the Midlands at present - especially those who can help us have a presence at Pride events this summer. So far, we're planning to attend Walsall Pride on August 24th.
What will I be doing?
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Raise awareness of It Gets Better UK and our work through talking to members of the LGBTQ+ community in your area, and on social media
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Look after our information and fundraising stands at local events – most importantly, hosting an It Gets Better UK Pride stall in your local area. Members of the It Gets Better team will support you with sign-up admin and capacity on the day. So far, we're planning to attend Edinburgh Pride!
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Support other members of the It Gets Better UK volunteer team to deliver events in their area by adding capacity where possible, and within a distance that suits you – for example, helping out at a Pride stall run by another Ambassador nearby.
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Deliver talks to local LGBTQ+ groups, community groups, schools etc about the work of It Gets Better UK and how they could help us achieve our goals
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Inspire members of the LGBTQ+ community to add their own It Gets Better story to our work
What skills/experience do I need?
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Confident public speaker with excellent communication skills
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Confident in crowds and talking to new people
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Excellent organisational skills
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Reliable and professional demeanour
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A personal and friendly manner
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Flexibility to be called upon when needed
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An honest and trustworthy nature
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A good knowledge of the local LGBTQ+ community
What is the time commitment?
This is a flexible role and the times may vary, but we would expect you to spend at least two hours a week on your role. We ask Regional Ambassadors to be available for Pride events over the summer: this means some half/full day activities over the summer period, usually on Saturdays. You’ll be able to sign up for days which suit you. Regional Ambassadors are appointed for up to two years. Regional Ambassadors will have a monthly online meeting with their It Gets Better UK point of contact.
How will I be trained and supported?
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You will receive a full induction into It Gets Better UK and to your role
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You will have a named contact who will support you and answer any questions
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You will join our international and UK networks of volunteers where you can share ideas, ask questions, and support one another
What can I gain from volunteering with you?
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The satisfaction that you are helping to inspire and empower LGBTQ+ youth
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Being part of an international movement
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The opportunity to use your existing skills as well as develop and learn new ones
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It Gets Better UK will act as a referee for you after successful completion of your role
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Reimbursement of any expenses incurred (with prior agreement)
Where will I be based?
This role is based within your local area, with some travel at your discretion and with expense reimbursement pre-agreed over the summer, to support the team’s efforts at Pride.
How do I apply? Please complete our Regional Ambassador form on the website. We’ll then meet online for an introductory conversation, seek 2 references, and conduct a DBS check. Once these steps are completed satisfactorily, we’ll share our resources for you to read.
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Keen to get involved, but not sure if this is the role for you? Head to our website to see our one-off Pride Helper role instead or get in touch to discuss any particular skills you can bring.
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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!
We’re looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to join our team and make a huge difference to the community - only 3 hours a week!
About Bounds Green Food Bank:
Open since June 2020, we serve over 1,300 children and adults in the community. We are committed to improving lives by providing food and essential household items to build a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow. We strive to promote social inclusion by supporting people who find themselves in a crisis situation where they need assistance to feed themselves and their families.
The role:
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Build and maintain relationships with local businesses/organisations to influence them in:
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donating to the foodbank
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sponsoring events
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promoting our fundraising campaigns/volunteer recruitment drives/collections/events through their communication channels
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supporting in other ways e.g. hosting fundraising events, donating prizes
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Develop new strategies for engaging and partnering with businesses
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Drive engagement with local organisations to help us reach our fundraising goals
Person specification:
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Ideally experience of working in fundraising or sales.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Fantastic stakeholder management and relationship building skills
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Strong negotiation and influencing skills
Benefits:
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Give back to the community - one of the NHS’ 5 Ways to Wellbeing!
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Gain access to free workshops for volunteers and upskill on a range of topics (conflict resolution, mental health first aid, arts and crafts, and more)
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Join free social events for volunteers (such as picnics, walks, games nights and celebration events)
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Gain a sense of community and meet the huge team of volunteers
A full CV is not needed, just a paragraph summarising your experience is also acceptable
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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!
A bit about this role
Unfortunately, thousands of cats each year are abandoned or have strayed and rely on charities like Cats Protection for help. Becoming a TNR volunteer is one way you can make a real difference to cats in your local area. Our TNR volunteers help reduce the number of feral cats by raising awareness of our TNR programmes, setting humane traps to safely capture cats, taking them to local vets to be neutered, and hopefully returning them back to their territory. Local TNR programmes are crucial, as feral and abandoned cats present a huge challenge for communities across the UK.
What can you expect to be doing?
● Recording information about feral colonies
● Distributing information leaflets
● Trapping cats using humane methods
● Taking cats to local vets to be neutered (spayed/castrated)
● Returning cats to their territory or a suitable alternative
● Promoting neutering by building relationships with farmers, land owners and local businesses
● This is a pilot project and so volunteers have the opportunity to pick and choose tasks instead of undertaking all the activities listed above.
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge, and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping reduce the number of unwanted cats and improving the lives of cats in your local area. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We're looking for someone with...
● Basic knowledge of cats and cat care
● Good interpersonal and communication skills
● A well organised and practical approach
● Patience and perseverance
● The ability to deal with sensitive situations
● Good communication skills
● A full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle
Time expectation
This is a flexible role, and the hours will vary depending on the number of cats identified for specific TNR campaigns. Our current TNR volunteers spend about 2 to 3 hours per week in this role which can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
Support, guidance, and keeping you safe
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.
Thank you for joining us and sharing in this commitment and for everything you will do during your time with Cats Protection.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.