Challenge Events Volunteer Roles in Charing Cross, Greater London
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As a Fundraising Volunteer – Campaigns & Events at The Mulberry Centre, you will play a vital role in supporting our fundraising campaigns, events and initiatives aimed at providing essential services to individuals affected by cancer. You will work closely with our Supporter Engagement Lead and our Fundraising & Engagement Team to assist hands on with our in-house fundraising efforts and provide support to individuals undertaking challenges and events on behalf of The Mulberry Centre, seeing defined projects through from start to finish.
Time Commitment – A regular commitment of 2 days a week (Majority of which would be office based) for a minimum of 6 months or longer term.
Main Duties
To work within an agreed brief with the support of the Supporter Engagement Lead on the following:
· Fundraising Campaign Support: Assisting with the planning, execution and evaluation of fundraising campaigns, including online and offline initiatives.
· Event Support: Helping to organise and facilitate fundraising events, ensuring smooth execution and maximum engagement from participants and supporters.
· Individual Support: Helping the Supporter Engagement Lead provide guidance and encouragement to individuals undertaking challenges and events in support of The Mulberry Centre, offering assistance in fundraising strategies and goal setting using the fundraising pack.
· Marketing and Advertising: Utilising transferable skills in marketing and advertising to promote fundraising campaigns and events, both online and offline, to maximize reach and participation.
· Community Engagement: Researching and engaging with the local community, small businesses, and organisations to foster partnerships and support for fundraising efforts.
· Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of fundraising activities, donations, and participant information, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
· Correspondence: Drafting accurate, well-structured emails, letters and reports with agreed key messages and information.
· Any other duties appropriate for the role and adhering to The Mulberry Centre’s policies.
Volunteer Skills Specification:
· Ability to gain and share knowledge of what The Mulberry Centre offers to people affected by cancer and inspire others to support us.
· Passion for supporting individuals affected by cancer and commitment to The Mulberry Centre's mission.
· Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
· Previous experience of running fundraising campaigns/events or experience of marketing, advertising, or charity work, with the ability to apply transferable skills to fundraising initiatives, is desirable.
· Strong admin, IT, organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
· Confident and able to work on one’s own initiative but within an agreed brief as part of a team.
· Reliable and dependable, with a willingness to commit to a minimum of 6 months volunteering 2 days per week with The Mulberry Centre.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about social media and want to use your skills to make a difference? Youth Challenge Oxfordshire (YoCO) is looking for a dedicated volunteer to help manage and grow our online presence.
Role: Volunteer Social Media and Public Engagement Officer
Hours: 3 hours per week
Location: Remote (with occasional in-person meetings if required)
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage YoCO’s social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) by creating and scheduling engaging content.
- Increase our visibility online by responding to comments and messages, and encouraging engagement with our posts.
- Collaborate with our team to promote upcoming events, fundraising efforts, and volunteer opportunities.
- Highlight the successes of our programmes and the young people we work with.
Skills Required:
- A passion for social media and digital communication.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Creativity and the ability to create engaging posts that align with YoCO’s values and mission.
- Familiarity with social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to support a local charity that helps young people in Oxfordshire develop resilience, confidence, and life skills.
- Experience in non-profit social media management and public engagement.
- Flexible, remote working schedule (3 hours per week).
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.
About YoCO: Youth Challenge Oxfordshire is a charity that empowers young people aged 13-21 to build resilience, confidence, and leadership skills through personal challenges and community involvement.
Developing young people through personal challenge
At the British Dyslexia Association (BDA), our trustees play a vital role in making sure that the organisation achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that the charity has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the Senior Management Team to enable the BDA to grow and thrive, and through this, achieve our mission.
Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees always act as a group and not as individuals.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your skills and experience to a cause that matters, ensuring we stay true to our mission and achieve our goals.
For full details of the role including key responsibilities, the skills we are seeking from prospective applicants, along with the anticipated time commitment, please view the trustee role description.
What we are looking for:
We are seeking individuals who bring enthusiasm, integrity, and dedication to the role, and who can contribute fresh perspectives to our Board. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in the following areas, and ideally, with prior Board experience:
- Dyslexia specialist within the field of education
- Special educational needs – research expertise
- Finance or technology
What’s in it for you:
As a trustee, you will have the chance to:
- Make a difference: impacting the lives of those we support and contribute to a cause you care about.
- Develop your skills: gain valuable experience.
- Network: connect with like-minded individuals and expand your professional network.
- Personal fulfilment: experience the satisfaction of giving back and contributing to something meaningful.
Terms of office - Trustees are appointed for 3 years each, for 2 terms.
Equal Opportunities
The BDA are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals and believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our team and help us achieve our mission.
Interviews - These will take place in November 2024
To change society by removing barriers so that everyone with dyslexia can reach their full potential in education, in employment and in life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Overview
In partnership with a second, and possibly third Leader, you will lead a Fire of 8-12 Young Explorers. Social Leader role is to ensure that all young people can develop and thrive on our expeditions. They provide additional support with pastoral care and behavioural management for young people, particularly those facing challenges. Social Leaders will have demonstrable experience of working with young people in residential environments.
We are looking for applicants who are:
- Able and passionate about leading, inspiring, and facilitating sessions with young people.
- Comfortable spending extended periods in remote and sometimes harsh environments.
- Able to commit to all pre-expedition training events.
As a charity, all Leader positions are undertaken on a voluntary basis and Leaders join for the intrinsic value of adventure, education, and personal development of young people.
We want equal access to challenging learning and adventure in the wilderness as an unbeatable preparation for adult life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This role sits within our new Men’s Minds project, based in Hounslow. The aim of the service is to improve men’s mental health outcomes by developing a mental health network supported and directed by the voices of its members.
This will be achieved through three service strands: 1) Peer support network, 2) Psychoeducation workshops, addressing common needs of men’s mental health 3) Outreach support to raise awareness of men’s mental health and promote this service.
The role of the Peer Volunteer will be to support the Project Coordinator with developing and delivering various workshops and events. You will also take the lead in developing peer led support.
Staff within the service will provide person-centred, practical and emotional support, face to face in a group basis to individuals.
We are looking for someone who
- Identifies as male
- Has lived experience of mental health challenges
- Are a non-judgemental and friendly individual
- To be able to provide a welcoming, authentic, and positive experience for all, being inclusive and embracing diversity
- To feel comfortable engaging with people with mental health challenges / difficult life experiences, by validating strengths and experiences and using empowering language to overcome negative self-talk
- Are empathic and understands the stigma / social bias's surrounding mental health
- Are willing to tap into their lived experiences and use their stories to inspire hope in others when appropriate
- Are comfortable with co-producing and co-facilitating peer led workshops
- To assist the Project Coordinator with admin and planning
- Are able to take on any ad hoc admin/support responsibilities
Time commitment and expenses:
- Flexible hours between Tues-Thurs. We are looking for someone to commit to a minimum of at least 1 or 2 days a week.
- We will provide volunteers with an induction, training, and ongoing mentoring to support them in the role
- Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.
What's in it for the volunteer?
Volunteering at Mind is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with a nationally recognised charity. We provide initial and ongoing training, as well as plenty of opportunities for progression within the organisation. You will also be a part of a supportive team with great awareness of wellbeing and the mental health sector.
Please tell us why you would like to volunteer at Men’s Minds at HFEH Mind? (minimum 50 words)
Please share any relevant skills or experience you have for the role. This may include education, work or voluntary experience (minimum 100 words)
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PFP is a UK-based charity working in Africa and Asia since 2004, and this year we are celebrating our 20th anniversary. Our Mission is to work together with local people and filmmakers to produce, distribute and show local language educational films that give help and hope to vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. Our latest activities have primarily focused on Malawi, Sierra Leone and Kenya.
Every PFP film seeks to bring about positive change by engaging audiences with themes, characters and subjects that address important challenges facing themselves and their communities.
- We commission, fund and manage film productions
- We train and mentor local film makers
- We partner with other organisations to produce media for their charitable objectives
- We organise film distribution and viewings and promote digital engagement
- We facilitate audience conversations to encourage deeper exploration of issues
- We measure the impact of our films to ensure continued improvement
We produce a range of media from short documentaries and music videos to full-length feature dramas. Our work covers a wide range of subjects, including: health, disability and rights; social prejudice and stigma; agriculture; and environment and conservation.
See our Annual Reports on our website for more information on our work and recent activities
Primary responsibilities
- Chair quarterly Board meetings and monthly informal catch-ups.
- Lead the Trustees and Directors in developing and advancing PFP’s vision, mission, and strategic goals.
- Provide strategic leadership to the Board and ensure Board members fulfil their duties for the effective governance of PFP. This includes: ensuring PFP is accountable and carrying out its purpose for public benefit; ensuring compliance with the governing document and applicable law; and challenging the management of resources and ensuring financial stability.
- Advise executive management and partners on the design and delivery of programmes across all stages, including partner engagement, filmmaking and distribution, and monitoring and evaluation processes.
- Proactively seek fundraising opportunities, including through the development of relationships with corporate partners, grant-making trusts and foundations, and events.
- Write a review of the year for the Annual Report, and sign-off on the full Annual Report.
- Act as an ambassador and public representative for PFP.
Key Requirements
- Experience of working on and/or chairing a Board
- Strong relationship skills and proven track record of cultivating positive relationships
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Strong commitment to PFP’s purpose and values
Desirable requirements
- Experience of filmmaking and international development
- Skills in developing and delivering strategic plans
- Knowledge of African political, economic and social affairs
“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.
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Role: Biweekly Walking Volunteer (to follow current volunteer)
RJ4All (Restorative Justice for All), is an international institute with a mission to address power abuse and advance community cohesion and human rights through the values and practice of restorative justice.
We have an exciting project, Resilient and Active Families, that is in need of a regular volunteer starting from the 3rd of October. This project aims to target young people and families either not in employment or education who would benefit from being involved in sports and exercise. The aim is to contribute to diverting young generations from harm, repairing family relationships, and allowing better futures.
The project is centred around delivering walking and cycling sessions to families. As such, we are looking for someone who is interested in becoming a Walking Lead Volunteer. As a Walking Lead Volunteer, you will be a confident individual who is passionate about improving the wellbeing and mental health of communities and individuals. Your responsibilities will include planning walking routes and delivering sessions to the community. You will get the chance to work directly with a community facing many challenges including the cost-of-living crisis and provide a safe space for young people and families to learn more about the local area and make friends in the community. The volunteer will lead our small walking group biweekly on Thursdays at 16-17.
As a volunteer at RJ4All, you will also be a part of a small friendly team with lots of support available and the opportunity to attend a variety of trainings (e.g.: first aid training, active bystander training) at the community centre. Additionally, you will be able to make use of the RJ4All CPD accredited e-courses including more trainings on restorative justice practice.
Please get in touch if you are interested in this opportunity. You can email me, or drop-in during opening hours (9:30-17:30) at 30 Plough Way SE16 2LJ. I look forward to meeting you!
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
Placement Volunteers at the British Red Cross are highly valued for the skills and energy they bring. We aim to provide our placement volunteers with an insight into the daily workings of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. They will have access to relevant in-house training and development opportunities during their placement with possible ad hoc opportunities to get involved in other areas of activity.
Your role as a placement volunteer will help make a great contribution to the work of the British Red Cross. You will take responsibility for achieving specific objectives that are agreed with you within one of the various departments across the UK. You will have a real responsibility and place in the department, bringing some of your skills and experience to the role; you will also have the chance to develop workplace skills. While we don’t offer voluntary internships, we are happy for you to describe yourself as an intern on your CV, if you feel that would be helpful.
Hours: The placement is due to run for a period of 4 to 6 weeks. The placement will take place across 2 o 3 days, flexible hours, Mondays to Fridays 9am to 5pm. The volunteering hours are negotiable to balance your needs and what can be achieved in the role.
Location: The placement will take place on a remote basis, from the volunteer's home, but there may be occasional travel to London and/or other regional offices to attend and support at meetings.
Bursary Scheme: The British Red Cross offers a bursary scheme to those placement volunteers from low-income households. Eligibility will be determined through a separate application process open to all short-listed candidates. All British Red Cross volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket reasonable expenses. For this scheme we are defining low-income households as: Inside London: Living with family or partner £25,000 or under. Living independently £22.500 or under Outside London: Living with family or partner £18,500 or under. Living independently £16,500 or under
Diversity: We welcome applications from people of different backgrounds, experience and circumstances. We seek to ensure that our organisation and our services are relevant and accessible to all, with equality, diversity and fairness at the core of what we do. We invite applications from individuals regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or political belief and are committed to promoting fair participation and equality of opportunity for all of our applicants.
The British Red Cross is committed to being inclusive, with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences – including disabled and ethnic minority candidates. We value fresh perspectives and insights gained by involving and welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of background, culture and experience. This is to contribute to the breadth of experience we need to respond to people in crisis.
The Community Education product team are looking for an aspiring content developer to support a co-production project working on our resilience building education for young people and their educators.
Our free humanitarian education aims to support educators across the UK with teaching resources, session plans and professional development courses. One of the key parts of our programme is our resilience topic, including resources which help young people to cope with challenges.
We are looking to improve our resilience resources in co-production with young people. This volunteer placement would be involved in running the co-production sessions with young people from across the UK, gathering insights and ideas. The role will assist our content development team to implement these ideas by creating new humanitarian educational resources.
We want to ensure that our resilience building resources are relevant and exciting for young people, including accessible formats of learning and focusing on challenges young people are really facing. Your insights will bring a new perspective to the team, helping us to engage young people during both the co-production project and through the final resource you help to produce.
What you will be doing:
- Gathering and interpreting insights from young people to inform and propose decisions about the educational products created.
- Writing, editing and reviewing educational products.
Skills you will need:
- Interpersonal and communication skills to engage participants in the co-production project and work collaboratively as part of the team.
- Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills to create engaging and relevant learning activities, guidance for teachers and more.
- Time management skills as you may be working on multiple parts of the project at one time.
What's in it for you
- Meet new people and be part of a supportive and inclusive team
- A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones
- All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training)
- Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training
- An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives
Please ensure you mention your education, experience & skills you acquire related to this role in your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Home-Start believes that the earliest years make the biggest impact. Our work is with families who have (at least) one child under five and that are facing challenges such as loneliness, postnatal depression, or multiple births. We train volunteers to visit the family once a week, supporting them in a variety of emotional and practical ways. This is for 2 to 3 hours a week, one day per week.
By visiting a family in their own home, our volunteers represent a lifeline to families who are struggling to cope. They offer non-judgemental, confidential support in a way that is tailored to the needs of that individual family. By doing this, our volunteers support them to grow in confidence, strengthen their relationships with their children, and forge links within their local community.
Our approach works because our volunteers have parenting experience or experience with children, and they understand the stresses and strains of life. They are there to listen; not to judge.
To volunteer with Home-Start, we ask that you are a good listener, have an interest in supporting families, and are able to volunteer in the daytime for a minimum of 6 months. You should have experience with children/families, a desire to help and support others and have a 'can-do' attitude.
You might not think it, but your lived experience, your unique background, and the languages you speak, could hugely benefit the families we support. You can work alongside them to help them regain their confidence and resilience. In doing so, you can directly increase the chance of local children growing up happier and healthier.
Full training is provided (25- hour course) and an enhanced DBS check will be required.
Languages particularly needed: Albanian, Arabic, Syrian Arabic, Farsi, Dari, Bengali, Pashto, British Sign Language.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sense Virtual Buddying volunteers make a real difference to supporting young people and adults who may be lonely or isolated.
Sense matches volunteers with disabled people to meet for an hour a week on Zoom, over phone, by email, text or letter writing. Our volunteers have spent thousands of hours with their buddies — learning new skills, having fun, and forming fantastic friendships. Sense matches each volunteer with someone who has similar interests, to make sure you have a great time. You and your buddy choose a time that suits you, and you can decide what activities you’d like to do together.
The Role of a Virtual Buddy
Sense matches each volunteer with someone who has similar interests to ensure you’ll have lots of fun together. Once matched with a buddy, you will get to know each other remotely via video calls and phone calls.
You’ll arrange weekly sessions and plan fun things to do together – what this looks like will be inspired by your mutual interests. You could be gaming, doing arts and crafts, playing music, seed planting – there are so many possibilities! We will provide you with weekly themed activities to help to support you in planning your interactions with your buddy.
We’ll also keep in touch with you to ensure you have all the support you need.
The programme is open to all volunteers who are 16 and over. You don't need to have previous experience volunteering or caring for disabled people. We welcome people from all backgrounds and with all interests.
What we can Offer You
Before you start your volunteering role, we’ll make sure that you’ve had the training you need to feel confident. This will be delivered online and via video call.
While you’re volunteering with us as a Virtual Buddy, you’ll get:
- A written account of your volunteering and references if required
- Reimbursement of pre-agreed expenses (up to £25)
Volunteering as a Sense Virtual Buddy is a great opportunity to develop new skills and get to know new people whilst making a real difference to a person’s life.
Who we are Looking For
We need positive, empathetic volunteers who are passionate about supporting people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world. We are looking for volunteers who are great communicators and who are friendly, enthusiastic, positive and ready to have fun!
We’re also always looking for volunteers who have knowledge or experience of British Sign Language (BSL) and/or other communication methods like Makaton.
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.
Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.
We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.
We’d love for you to consider joining us as a Sense Virtual Buddy!
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UNA-UK is looking for an outstanding and inspiring individual to help this charity punch above its weight.
The past few years have seen our operating environment change drastically, with unprecedented global turmoil and domestic political volatility. We are proud to have risen to the challenge, with a dynamic team, significant campaign wins and a strong medium-term financial position. We are looking for a new Chair to provide strong leadership in a voluntary capacity and to:
·Build on our excellent reputation and record of achievement
·Position ourselves as a visionary organisation that embodies its values
·Stay ahead of the curve as we navigate the Charity to a new chapter
As UNA-UK believes diversity is crucial to its success, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Please see the attached Candidate Pack for more information about the role and how to apply.
Please include in your application:
- A CV
- A cover letter including: a declaration that the applicant meets the eligibility
criteria; a declaration that the applicant agrees to abide by UNA-UK's Articles
and Rules and these recruitment guidelines; a short profile outlining what they
will bring to this role and why they are applying for this Trustee Role.
- Two references with contact details.
Our mission is: - To build movements for systemic transformation at the UN; - To advocate for UK action for global cooperation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About CARAS:
Community Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (CARAS) is a registered charity that has been supporting refugees and asylum-seekers since 2002 empowering them to integrate and engage in the local community.
Arriving as an asylum seeker/refugee can be a disempowering experience. Difficulties with language, accessing services and overcoming prejudice are ever-present. As an organisation we are committed to work alongside refugees to overcome those challenges, and to help them build their lives.
We offer group support and targeted support work. We offer a range of activities including: ESOL classes; social and recreational activities such as youth club, drama, trips, and family activities; educational support for young people; and casework and advocacy support.
Our values are at the centre of all our work:
• Kindness: CARAS will nurture all who are part of our community, helping everyone to develop their skills, talents, and interests.
• Justice: CARAS will strive for social justice following a rights-based approach in all our work and challenging instances when rights are not upheld in wider society.
• Empowerment: CARAS works alongside people, recognising and respecting their skills and strengths and striving together for better outcomes.
• ‘With’ not ‘for’: CARAS will put the voices, opinions, experiences and needs of its beneficiaries at the heart of all that we do.
About Youth ESOL:
Our award-winning ESOL project offers English language classes to young people at a wide range of levels. This provides vital skills, opportunities and social contact and is crucial for enabling young people to do well at school or college.
About the Role:
CARAS is looking for volunteer ESOL Teaching Assistants to support our face-to-face study programme called ‘Get Ready for School.’
This programme is attended by young people out of education and is based in Tooting on Mondays and Wednesdays. Core delivery of the programme includes English, Maths, Digital skills, complemented by Reading and Writing for Pleasure.
Volunteers in this role are required to commit to at least one 2-hour session per week, during these times:
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Monday 9:30 am to 3pm
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Wednesday 12:30 to 6pm
Please note that ESOL classes do not run during school holidays, and we follow Wandsworth Council term dates.
Volunteer Tasks and Responsibilities:
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Providing learners with one-to-one or small group support within ESOL classes;
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Help young people to build confidence in digital literacy;
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Helping to set up the classroom and provide learners with classroom resources;
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Engaging learners in informal conversations or games during breaks to help them practice their conversational English.
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Checking the session plan aims with the lead teacher and assisting learners achieve them;
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Attending and contributing to volunteer debriefs after each session;
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Making use of any community languages you may know to help students during the class;
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Working collaboratively as a team and helping to shape the project;
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Supporting people to develop their knowledge and skills, encouraging and inspiring participants to reach their full potential;
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Assisting participants to recognise and celebrate their achievements;
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Following CARAS’ confidentiality, safeguarding, health & safety, equal opportunities, data management and all other policies as relevant.
Requirements:
Essential
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To be 18 years or older;
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Able to travel to our community centre in Tooting (travel and food expenses can be reimbursed);
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An interest in education and English language teaching;
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To be non-judgemental and able to engage with people from diverse backgrounds;
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To be reliable and punctual;
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Excellent communication skills, especially with people who are new to English;
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The ability to volunteer on Monday mornings and Wednesday afternoons/evenings during Wandsworth term time for a minimum of four months;
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Currently resident in the UK; has asylum seeker or refugee status
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Able to provide five years’ worth of addresses, and willing to undergo a DBS check (DBS and proof of residency is not necessary if you are a Caras community member who is more recently arrived in the UK);
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Able to attend volunteer induction training (online) prior to start of role
Desirable
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Knowledge of community languages, such as Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish, Somali or Spanish.
Through volunteering with us you will:
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Gain experience of English language teaching;
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Meet new members of your local community;
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Learn about different cultures;
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Learn about issues relating to refugees and people seeking asylum;
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Work as part of a friendly, welcoming team;
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Develop your skills and competencies;
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Be able to access relevant training, including safeguarding training.
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Be able to obtain a reference from us relating to your placement after 3 months’ regular volunteering
To Apply:
To apply for this opportunity, download and complete the CARAS volunteer application form from the CARAS website using this volunteer role description to inform your answers with email subject header “Youth ESOL Teaching Assistant Volunteer”.
Successful applicants will have an informal meeting with a member of the CARAS learning staff team and a community member. These meetings will be on a rolling basis so apply ASAP!
All volunteers must complete an enhanced DBS check for working with young people and attend training with us before starting. You will also receive training and support relevant to your specific role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Ref: V241 | Community Connector | London
We’re looking for multiple Community Connectors over the age of 18 years old, based across various locations across London.
You’ll be volunteering: Dates and times to be agreed with volunteer.
The volunteers could be:
· Providing a valuable support to our teams based within the region.
· Building relationships with people, and organisations to raise awareness of stroke and the Stroke Association.
· Engaging with your local community to represent the Stroke Association, this could include the delivery of presentations or talks either face to face or digitally.
· Sharing your knowledge and experience of stroke to others.
· Researching and gathering information relating to life after stroke services.
· Supporting the process of volunteer recruitment and training.
· Attending fundraising events, including donation collections.
Whilst we would be delighted if you could perform all of these tasks, we will be happy to accept enquiries from you if you can provide suitable selective support.
What the role can offer you personally:
· Learning and developing new skills.
· Meeting new people, building a network and engaging with your local community.
· An opportunity to get together (either face to face/digitally) with other volunteers from London.
· Invitations to join national volunteer events to network and share experiences.
A DBS check is required for this role.
Interested in this role?
Find out more by downloading the role description for the Community Connector role.
If you are interested in this role please find more details on our website link.
We want to reduce barriers to inclusion. Help us understand who’s applying for and getting roles with us by completing our Equal Opportunities Form. This helps us continue to identify anything that’s getting in the way of people looking to join us. This information does not form part of your application.
About Us
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives.
To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles.
If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a new Chief Volunteer for International, to provide strategic volunteer leadership for both UK Scouting’s international relationships with the World Organisation of the Scout Movement, National Scout Organisations worldwide and Scouting’s international partner organisations; and the UK’s approach to delivering the international component of our Scout programme for young people.
Operationally, you'll play a senior leadership role in the forming and management of our UK contingents to World and European events ensuring that learning from previous events and agreed methods
for ensuring effective governance and delivery of these contingents is fully implemented.
You'll provide leadership for the various teams and functions that operate the international services and support for UK Headquarters within UK Scouting and internationally including our International Rep Pool, International Support Team and international endorsements process.
It is our ambition to create the best possible team to lead UK Scouts, and we believe that we will do that by inviting and involving volunteers from different walks of life with different experiences, different skills and perspectives. So at this time we are really keen to provide opportunities for people to develop their skills, interests and experience in Scouting in a supportive and enjoyable way.
You do not need years of experience in Scouts or in life, we are looking to identify volunteers with potential and enthusiasm for what we are here to achieve together for young people who we can help develop along the way.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.