Communication Coordinator Volunteer Roles
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We are building a team of enthusiastic and personable community engagement volunteers to help us raise the profile of Mental Health Resource within the local community, strengthen relations with local companies and promote and gain support for the charity.
We need a group of community engagement volunteers to provide an active presence at local community events on an ad hoc basis: talking to people to promote our services and encourage engagement with Mental Health Resource. The sort of tasks that may be involved in the role are: preparing and serving refreshments; taking donations by cash and card; running activities, distributing leaflets and delivering promotional materials to local companies.
We are looking for volunteers with good interpersonal skills who are prepared to volunteer in a variety of settings, at various times. We require volunteers to have a personal interest in mental health issues and a commitment to Mental Health Resource’s mission and values. Please note that this role requires the use of a car to travel to events and transport promotional materials.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Bank.Green
Since the Paris Agreement, global banks have poured a staggering $6.9into the fossil fuel industry. At Bank.Green, our mission is to lower this vast carbon footprint via technology and consumer action. We empower bank customers with the tools and insights they need to influence their banks towards sustainable lending, or switch to greener alternatives. To date, our bank-checking tool has been used over 500,000 times by bank customers worldwide, while we have shifted a at least £30m towards bank who are financing a greener future.
Through transparency, engagement, and innovation, we aim to redefine the role of banks in the fight against climate change.
Role Overview
We are developing several technical products, including a website with AI tool for analysing sustainability policies. As our key Technical Recruiter Volunteer, you will play a crucial role in sourcing, attracting, and recruiting talented individuals to join our organization. Your expertise in recruitment strategies and candidate evaluation will contribute to building a skilled and diverse team that aligns with our mission and values.
Commitment
- This role is currently volunteer-based.
- We are seeking a commitment of 5-6 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Utilize various channels such as job boards, social media, networking events, and professional organizations to identify potential candidates.
- Review resumes and applications to assess candidate qualifications and suitability for open positions.
- Conduct initial interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit.
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding of volunteers with People Ops coordinator.
Desired Skills
- Experience in talent acquisition, preferably in a startup or in a non-profit environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Proactive initiative in a remote work environment.
- Passion for environmental issues.
Volunteer Benefits
At Bank.Green, we strive to make our opportunities as valuable as possible for our volunteers. We offer:
- Insights into sustainable banking practices and advancements in environmental advocacy.
- Networking opportunities with sustainability professionals and advocates.
- Valuable experience in a critical climate-focused role, enhancing your resume and skill set.
- Recognition for positive performance with supportive references and recommendations for future career growth.
- A significant role in driving impactful changes in the banking sector towards a sustainable future.
If you are passionate about reshaping the banking world and making a tangible difference in the fight against climate change, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in our journey to redefine a greener financial future.
At Bank.Green, our mission is to harness the power of technology and consumer action to reduce the carbon footprint of the banking sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Would you like to support those feeling socially isolated and lonely within the local serving community? Could you spare a few hours a week to organise group activities that bring people together?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
What is a Community Connection Champion?
The aim of the role is to promote connection by developing and facilitating social groups and activities within the local serving community.
Tasks will include planning group activities that are sociable and of interest to the community. It also involves coordinating and delivering sessions. You will receive training and have support from a dedicated project officer as you establish a variety of groups.
What difference will you make?
Armed Forces life can bring its challenges when a loved-one is deployed overseas, or a family must move to a new location. Some people can find themselves feeling lonely or socially isolated, they may struggle to meet and connect with new people due to their confidence, work commitments or because they don’t live in Service Family Accommodation.
Community Connection Champions will play a vital role in tackling these challenges by creating welcoming, engaging group opportunities that bring people together.
What will you be doing?
Although every SSAFA Team has different needs, below are the main activities of a Community Connection Champion:
- Creating and Planning: Working with the Project Officer to plan, develop and organise groups and activities that are best suited to their local serving community.
- Communication and Teamwork: Keeping in touch with the local Community Volunteer Coordinator and attending s meetings.
- Networking and Engagement: Reaching out with those who are interested in attending activities, providing support and encouragement for them to attend, including those who face barriers to attending.
- Facilitating group sessions: Delivering group activities in line with agreed plans, signposting attendees to external support as required and in line with SSAFA’s safeguarding policy and procedures.
- Recording and reporting on activities: Sharing activity plans with the SSAFA Project Team, tracking attendance, and encouraging attendees to complete the relevant paperwork to support Project reporting and development.
What about training and support?
- Volunteers will need to complete E-learning courses covering topics including GDPR and safeguarding plus a 1.5hr webinar which focuses on understanding the impact of loneliness and social isolation, what helps to reduce those feelings and the skills needed to develop and facilitate groups.
- Support from a dedicated Project Officer who will work with you to plan and develop the groups and activities.
- Support from your local Community Volunteer Coordinator and SSAFA’s Regional and Central Volunteer Operations colleagues.
- Access to a range of e-learning courses, resources and local opportunities to keep your knowledge and skills up to date.
- Regular meetings and events to learn and share information.
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses.
- Volunteers will be covered by SSAFA's Public Liability insurance while carrying out their role.
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
- Give back to the serving community
- Support people in your local serving community using your patience, time and life experience, helping them to build local connections.
- Support and friendship from your local SSAFA Serving Community Team and the wider SSAFA community
- Gain experience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews, such as planning sessions, organising activities and group facilitation.
- Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!
What are we looking for?
- Friendly and approachable people with great communication skills.
- Excellent understanding of the importance of boundaries and confidentiality
- Non-judgemental approach and alignment with SSAFA’s values
- Some experience of delivering groups sessions or team leadership is beneficial but not essential as training will be provided
- A willingness to adhere to all relevant organisational policies and procedures.
This role would suit someone who would like to make a regular weekly commitment of a couple of hours.
As this is a new initiative, we are keen to understand what works to support the local serving community. We expect groups to run in the evenings and weekends, as well as during the week.
A typical group might run once weekly for a 6-week period. Face to face sessions are likely to run in community venues such as community centres but we also want to explore how virtual groups can be used to support those who can’t access face to face sessions.
Please note this is a volunteer role and does not form part of any contract of employment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for volunteers to help us to deliver our programme of wellbeing activities and discussion groups as part of our Hub service, by interacting with clients and helping ensure that they feel welcomed and involved. These groups help enable our clients to identify their goals, to be supported in their recovery, to enhance wellbeing and provide clients with the tools and strategies to help them to manage their mental health.
Activities and responsibilities include:
- Help the group facilitator prepare and deliver activities
- Ensure that all clients are welcome to the group and positively encourage their continued participation
- Support clients in learning a new skill along with maintaining and growing the skills of clients who are already familiar with an activity.
- Assist with the smooth running of the group: chatting with clients and putting them at ease; listening to ideas and concerns and help ensure that the ground rules of the group are followed
- Help clients find the materials they need, as well as familiarising them with the facilities available at the location (toilets, fire exits and refreshments)
- Record attendance of each session and notify the Hub Manager of any client absence
- Flag up any client concerns to the Hub Manager at a post-group debrief
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Interventions Alliance
Interventions Alliance is the Justice and Social Care division of Seetec, delivering tailored support to Participants across a range of contracts including CFO Activity Hubs, Accommodation and Personal Wellbeing. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to build a better future, regardless of their past choices or the challenges they face.
We give equal importance to delivering services focused on prevention as those aiding rehabilitation, providing our Participants with the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Ultimately, our aim is to equip individuals with the necessary skills needed to desist from offending and successfully reintegrate into their local communities.
Role Description
Our Resettlement Support Volunteers play a key role by supporting staff to deliver positive impact through projects that address a range of needs of the participants we work with (predominantly men over the age of 18 years). Our Volunteers help minimise a person’s risk of reoffending and support them on their journey of creating healthier relationships by assisting them to access vital services and engage with their local community, equipping them with the skills they need to succeed and create an overall positive lifestyle change.
Volunteers act as positive role models who inspire, empower and guide participants to achieve actions agreed on the initial action plan. They offer personalised support to help improve participants’ lives, equipping those they are supporting with the skills they need to succeed and to prevent individuals from becoming trapped in a cycle of criminality.
This is a rewarding role, with many positive outcomes for the participants you will be matched with. In return for your volunteering efforts we offer extensive training, paid expenses, and high level of support and supervision from a Volunteer Coordinator.
We ask for a minimum of 6 months commitment following completion of vetting and training and a minimum of 1 hour volunteering per week during office hours. Our volunteers must understand the need for reliability, that they value punctuality and have good communication skills. Due to the nature of the role, some volunteering may take place during evenings and weekends. The post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.
To apply please visit our website Volunteering | Interventions Alliance and register with My Impact to complete your application in the relevant region.
As part of a Volunteer Mentors role, your key responsibilities will be to:
- Spend time with the participant assisting in agreed activities, for example:
- Providing practical and emotional support
- Encourage engagement with appointments
- Support filling in forms
- Helping Participants access resources to enable them to achieve their goals - Assist with public protection by reporting any issues related to the participant behaviour
- Engage in regular supervision sessions with the volunteer coordinator
- Complete feedback notes after each support session within 48 hours
- Safeguarding to be reported immediately
- Actively promote Interventions Alliance values within the work conducted with Participants
- Lone working – use the lone working system to adhere to safety procedures
- Work in a non-discriminatory manner and promote diversity & equality
- Maintaining professional boundaries
- Attend team meetings and participate in ongoing training activities
- Encourage Participants compliance with probation appointments and licence conditions
Person Specification
In order to provide a high-quality support service, we are looking for individuals that have the following essential skills and abilities:
- Ability to listen effectively and communicate with others
- Ability to keep commitments and/or appointments
- Ability to use own initiative to identify and access relevant resources
- Share information appropriately within boundaries of confidentiality
- Capacity to understand and work within necessary guidance to ensure both yourself and the participant understand your professional relationship.
- Ability to demonstrate positive behaviour providing a good role model to Participants through pro-social modelling
- Be non-judgmental, open minded and self-aware
- Knowledge of basic IT skills
- Ability to encourage and allow people to make their own choices and decisions
Other essential attributes include:
- Ability to listen effectively and communicate with others
- Ability to keep commitments and/or appointments
- Ability to use own initiative to identify and access relevant resources
- Share information appropriately within boundaries of confidentiality
- Capacity to understand and work within necessary guidance to ensure both yourself and the participant understand your professional relationship.
- Ability to demonstrate positive behaviour providing a good role model to participants through pro-social modelling.
- Be non-judgmental, open minded and self-aware
- Knowledge of basic IT skills
- Ability to encourage and allow people to make their own choices and decisions
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.
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Prison-based volunteers are the backbone of Fine Cell Work (FCW). Supported by the Fine Cell Work programmes team and by other staff at the FCW office, they teach and administer FCW stitching groups in prisons.
Prison volunteers work in teams to organise classes and teach our stitchers, as well as providing groups information to the prison and to the FCW office. The precise mix of skills will vary from prison to prison.
Volunteering in prison for Fine Cell Work requires ideally a good level of needlework skill (or a willingness to learn), some teaching experience and/or experience of working with socially-excluded groups. Volunteers must be patient and non-judgemental in order to work effectively.
This document describes the role of prison volunteering teams as a whole. Individuals who do not have all the skills described below may find a role alongside other volunteers who do.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Vacancy - Chair of the Board of Trustees Barbara Bus Fund, Stanmore
The Barbara Bus Fund is recruiting for a new Chairperson.
The Barbara Bus Fund is a registered charity, which was set up in 1968 to help people who cannot get out or use public transport or an ordinary car, because they have a disability that necessitates full-time use of a wheelchair.
Today the BBF operates a fleet of 16 specially converted vehicles from Stanmore, Aylesbury and North Wales. The BBF is operated by a combination of paid and volunteer staff with head office at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore.
The role of Chair is a voluntary position with the requirement to commit to one to two days per month, attend online meetings every 6-8 weeks and the AGM. The Chair will lead the Board of Trustees, chair committee meetings and the AGM.
Previous trustee / charity experience is required and the commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. Previous experience within the health / care / transport sectors will be a distinct advantage however, other relevant experience and the right attributes will also be considered.
The BBF holds an annual meal to thank the volunteers and staff, and there are other periodic meetings and events throughout the year.
Please see the full Application Pack for further information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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WHO WE ARE
Causeway is a national charity that exists to create lasting change for marginalised and vulnerable people. This includes survivors of modern slavery and those caught in cycles of exploitation and crime. We have been supporting thousands of individuals to make progress and thrive for more than 10 years, and we currently work with over 2,000 services users each year. We offer a person-centred approach to trauma support, so that those on their recovery journey feel seen and heard, but not judged or defined by their experiences.
ROLE SUMMARY
How this role fits into the vision and objectives of Causeway
LifeSupply provides material items to survivors of modern slavery. This includes toiletries, bedding, clothes, phones, furniture, personal care items, household essentials, food, toys and gifts. Over £100,000 worth of items were distributed in 2023.
The department receives lots of donations such as such as bedding, clothing and toiletries. We then receive around 10-20 orders from survivors weekly who are in need of these essential items, however we are limited in how many orders we can fulfil due to staff time restraints. We are therefore looking to hire a committed and responsible volunteer to help with this.
As a LifeSupply volunteer, you will assist in organising these incoming donations and packing orders to distribute out to survivors. You will have the opportunity to directly impact the lives of survivors as they take steps towards independence and integration.
What you can expect from volunteering at Causeway
As an organisation we are committed to supporting your success and providing you with a wealth of skills, training and opportunities to enhance your volunteering experience. These will include:
- Regular accredited and in-house training on specialist subjects such as trauma, mental health, safeguarding, working with addictions and much more
- Group Supervision every 6 weeks with qualified therapists
- Support via Staff Networks including an LGBTQ+ staff network
WHAT OUR STAFF SAY ABOUT WORKING WITH US
We pride ourselves on our employee job satisfaction. 100% of people in our 2021 staff survey feel that Causeway positively impacts the lives of our clients and 97% of our staff would recommend working at Causeway to others like them.
Working for Causeway is working in an environment where you can share your ideas. It’s great when your employer hears and sees you, you feel valued and it encourages you to succeed. By having an employer who gives you the tools to reach your goals, makes you more driven and focused on your work. Also, at Causeway I feel part of a team that provides an environment in which vulnerable adults feel safe and valued it is the most rewarding job you could have."
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Volunteer
Reports to: LifeSupply coordinator
Hours commitment: 3-8 hours per week
Minimum commitment length: 3 months
Location: Sheffield - Hillsborough
Closing Date: 01.09.2024
Interview Date: Scheduled as and when suitable volunteers express interest
Probationary Period: 1 month
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Packing and posting essential orders from our storage unit in Hillsborough
- Assisting in fulfilling 10-20 orders each week, helping us maximize our impact
- Engaging in some physical activity, including movement and lifting of boxes
- Updating order forms to reflect fulfilled requests, ensuring smooth operations
- Counting incoming donations and adding these to a tracker
- Communicating well with other members of staff
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential Requirements
Education, Qualifications & Training
Experience
- Some experience of organisation
Skills
- A basic understanding of the charity sector
Personal Attributes
- Compassion. A genuine empathy and care for people and their well-being
- Reliability. Dependability for timekeeping, fulfilling commitments and responsibilities.
- Organisation. Ability to manage tasks effectively and keep track of multiple orders
- Attention to detail. Ensuring accuracy in packing orders and writing addresses
- Physical stamina: capability to handle movement and lifting of boxes as required
- Adaptability. Willingness to as sit with various tasks and adapt to changing needs
- Teamwork. Collaboration with other volunteers, if necessary, and staff members to achieve common goals
- Communication. Clear and effective communication skills for interacting with staff and other volunteers
- Respectfulness. Treating colleagues with dignity and respect regardless of background or circumstances
Desirable Requirements
Experience
- An understanding of human trafficking
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care. We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.
A bit about this role
Without the passionate and committed teams of volunteers across Cats Protection we wouldn’t be able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us. Our Cat Welfare Team Leaders have the important role of coordinating, encouraging and supporting teams of volunteer fosterers and cat carers. They make sure volunteers with direct cat care roles are happy and confident, and provide advice and guidance when needed. This incredible teamwork means we can help more cats and kittens in need.
What can you expect to be doing?
- Volunteering alongside colleagues including the Branch Coordinator, Cat Welfare team, Branch Development Manager and Vet team to ensure that CP cat care policies, procedures and standards are applied
- Supporting fosterers to follow Cats Protection cat welfare policies and procedures
- Acting as the main point of contact within the branch for cat welfare and ensuring that welfare updates are shared and implemented effectively
- Ensuring that accurate and up-to-date records of all cats helped are maintained, using specified Cats Protection systems
- Attending relevant Cats Protection volunteer training sessions and encouraging other volunteers to do likewise
- Recruit, induct and support all branch fosterers and cat care volunteers, using Cats Protection processes
- Represent the branch at relevant meetings
- Play an active part in the branch committee, being part of the branch team leading on cat adoption information and updates
- Collaborating with the Cats Protection Cat Adoption Team Leader to ensure the highest standards of cat care are applied in line with Cats Protection policy and procedures
A bit more information about this role and the team...
Northumbria Cats Protection is run by a small team of dedicated, cat-loving volunteers.
In 2023, our amazing team of volunteers helped over 130 cats: 38 cats and kittens found their 'furever' homes, 90 feral cats were trapped and neutered and our fabulous local vets delivered 436 treatments to cats.
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will significantly contribute to improving the lives of cats and kittens by leading and supporting other volunteers in direct cat care roles. You will develop new skills, expand knowledge, meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- A willingness to follow Cats Protection policies and procedures
- Basic knowledge and experience of cat welfare
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to engage with people on all levels to build strong and effective relationships
- A willingness to develop themselves and others and to update knowledge and skills as necessary
- Good administration and organisational skills
- Basic IT skills to use Cats Protection systems - training and support provided
- The ability to handle sensitive issues with objectivity and pragmatism
- Committee volunteers need to be aged 18+
Time expectation
The time for this role will vary depending on the number of volunteers and cats in care. Our Cat Welfare Team Leaders usually give between 10 to 12 hours a week. This is flexible and 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 meet as part of our activities.
We are here to help people see the world through cats’ eyes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Prison-based volunteers are the backbone of Fine Cell Work (FCW). Supported by the Fine Cell Work programmes team and by other staff at the FCW office, they teach and administer FCW stitching groups in prisons.
Prison volunteers work in teams to organise classes and teach our stitchers, as well as providing groups information to the prison and to the FCW office. The precise mix of skills will vary from prison to prison.
Volunteering in prison for Fine Cell Work requires ideally a good level of needlework skill (or a willingness to learn), some teaching experience and/or experience of working with socially-excluded groups. Volunteers must be patient and non-judgemental in order to work effectively.
This document describes the role of prison volunteering teams as a whole. Individuals who do not have all the skills described below may find a role alongside other volunteers who do.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Purpose of the Role
This volunteer role is a key part of the HFEH Mind team delivering a range of services across Hammersmith and Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow. We support clients with mental health with both clinical and non-clinical interventions.
The purpose of the current role is to assist in the development of a new wellbeing service aimed to support South Asian and BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) individuals within the community of Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow.
Main Responsibilities
This role involves working closely with service managers and the co-production coordinator to deliver an engaging and supportive wellbeing service tailored to the needs of the South Asian and BAME community.
This would include identifying appropriate locations to distribute posters and promote the service, assisting with the creation of digital content to promote the service both digitally and in-person, identifying an in-person location that could function as a community hub to host regular meetings, setting up the community hub on a regular basis prior to meetings, attending community meetings on a regular basis and having conversations with community members, and keeping up to date with important cultural events that can be used to promote the service and engage with the community e.g. Eid, Diwali, Vaisakhi, Black History Month etc.
Tasks
- Promoting the service to members of the South Asian and BAME community.
- Outreach work, visiting places of worship, events, and communal areas in the tri-borough to promote the project.
- Keeping up to date with online groups and forums that can be used to promote the service.
- Assisting in setting up a physical space to host regular Shakti Project group sessions, ensuring accessibility requirements of service users are upheld.
- Provide a listening ear to members of the community, flagging up any safeguarding concerns to your line manager.
We are looking for:
- A good listener with strong communication skills.
- Highly reliable and good time management skills.
- Open-minded and non-judgmental approach to having conversations around mental health.
- Good knowledge of mental health difficulties and mental health awareness.
- Understanding the needs and challenges of the South Asian and BAME community.
- Willing to undertake safeguarding training and learn about signposting.
See JD attached for full Role Description.
Time commitment:
- A minimum of 6 hours per week. Please indicate your preferred volunteering day(s) on your application.
- Flexible working hours during our core hours of 10AM – 4 PM.
- We request a minimum commitment of 6 months of volunteering after the completion of your induction.
- We will provide volunteers with an induction, training, and ongoing mentoring to support them in the role.
How to apply:
To apply please send your CV and expression of interest addressing the below questions:
- Please tell us why you would like to volunteer with 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)
HFEH Mind value equal opportunities; and are proud to foster a workforce of volunteers and employees that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Travel Radar
Aviation, Transportation and Loyalty. With publishing, broadcasting, and researching operations, we have a strong team, involved within various branches of the different industries each bringing unique skill and talent to the team. Our aim is simple – to bring high quality content to the hearts of our readers and fans worldwide. We are passionate for the industry and want to reciprocate this in our work. Formed in 2015, by Entrepreneur Luke Will, the company has since grown to over 1.1million followers and readers worldwide, reaching beyond 20million AvGeeks, spotters, enthusiasts, and travellers per year. the latest news, analysis and insight to the world of Commercial Aviation and Air-Travel!
Our mission to change how travel is seen, involves showing people how to make their journeys as fulfilling as possible through providing the latest news and how to improve journey quality. This is supplemented with providing the industry with leading edge visual content, data and job aggregation. It’s an exciting time to become a part of Travel Radar.
What you’ll be doing
We’re on the lookout for an Aviation Reporter/Writer/Contributor to join our bustling newsdesk team, and support in the editorial content creation process. Some of the things you’ll be doing week-to-week includes:
· Conducting primary and secondary research to uncover interesting news within the aviation and travel industry
· Following leads from social media, press releases and prompts of Duty Editors to produce and write-up content and news
· Gather and source data & statistics to corroborate news – this may include from third party data providers, or Travel Radar’s inhouse data product
· Obtain first-hand information with opportunities to be present in happenings such as conferences, airshows and press events by airlines and airports
· Write weekly for the publication with a mix of news, reports and evergreen content based either off primary research as described above, or support from Duty Editors
· Support with the growth of the publication through assisting with article image sourcing, SEO Optimisation and sharing links to your own platforms such as LinkedIn.
What skills and experience you’ll bring to us
We’re all about learning and development here at Travel Radar, so we don’t expect you to know everything to apply to us! Whether you’re an undergraduate looking to gain real world experience, a graduate looking for their first opportunity, or a seasoned professional wanting to change careers or step into management, we will support you in your journey. Regardless to your background, if this sounds like a good fit, we'd love to hear from you!
Here are some of the skills that’ll be required, and some that’ll be beneficial to have:
Required
· Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
· A passion for aviation or wider travel industry
· Ability to contribute at least one article per week, ideally two
· IT proficiency with word processors or a CMS (i.e., WordPress)
Beneficial
· Proven experience as a writer, reporter or personal portfolio
· Knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation and best practices
· Confidence in primary interviewing and sourcing
Misc.
Reports to: CPD/Intern Coordinator
Web Editors Reporting to you: n/a
Hours per Week: 10-15 hrs/week
Personal Range of Perks Benefits:
Please Note: This role is voluntary (not paid).
Personal range of perks to benefit from:
✈ Unlimited Leave of Absence and flexible workload
✈ Flexible working arrangements - fully remote position
✈ Lunch & Travel Expenses covered for physical working
✈ Discount Program with 3000 retailers from travel to shopping to car insurance
✈ Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
✈ Great Training and Learning Resources
✈ Press Pass to attend events, conferences and airshows free
✈ Latest Tech including free Office365, Grammarly Premium, Adobe Photoshop and Canva Pro subscription and access to company laptop/desktops and Virtual Machines
This role is voluntary (not paid)
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Come join our team working to help change the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society. Ranked 2023 Q4 by Best Companies as the 8th best charity to work for in the UK, Medaille Trust is one of the UK’s leading charities in the fight against modern slavery. Our innovative model is based on three principles: Prevent, Protect and Pursue. We are one of the UK’s largest providers of survivor services, with ten safehouses and six outreach hubs, staffed round the clock by specialist staff, working with more than 600 men, women and dependent children each year. We work to raise awareness in the UK and to provide preventive work in source countries. Our Pursue work helps survivors to engage with police and within the legal system to seek justice and to secure convictions against their perpetrators.
Our volunteers come from all walks of life and have a wide range of experience and motivations. Whatever your reason for deciding to volunteer, we want to make sure you enjoy your time with us and know just how much we value your support.
Wiltshire Moving on Project supports female survivors of modern slavery, trafficking and exploitation. As part of this work, we offer weekly sessions where service users can come together in a safe space to participate in activities and create friendships.
We are looking for a Volunteer Workshop Host to work with staff and other volunteers at the Swindon hub to support service users attending the hub. The Swindon drop in/hub currently runs every Friday and includes social and activity sessions as well as information and signposting.
CORE TASKS:
We are looking for Volunteer Workshop hosts to help support us in our drop in and uplifting group session activities, tasks will include:
· Welcoming visitors and service users to the hub, helping them sign in, directing them to the hub space, helping service users to engage within a group setting, helping with any activity sessions that take place on or off the premises.
· Help to create a varied programme of activities.
· To offer a safe and comfortable experience for all service users, showing awareness of service users varying physical and mental well-being needs.
· To provide feedback to the Local Coordinator, reporting any observations or concerns in a timely manner.
· Making refreshments/drinks.
· Helping to set up and tidy up group space.
· To take part in regular supervision and support.
· To regularly attend volunteer or staff meetings.
· To attend training as and when required.
· To work within agreed professional boundaries at all times
· To provide a safe and non-judgmental environment that promotes the core values and ethos of the Trust, in accordance with the Medaille Trust Policy, Data Protection Act, and Health and Safety Regulations.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
The role would suit someone who is friendly, kind, empathetic and non-judgemental. This position is very rewarding and would suit a person who is happy to work as part of a team, in a busy yet relaxed and upbeat environment.
This role requires maturity, and an ability to engage with female adults in a trauma informed way, while working alongside staff members to deliver the service in line with agreed procedures and systems.
· Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
· Experience of arts and crafts
· Happy to support or lead sessions
· Volunteers will need to be computer literate and have a good standard of spoken and written English
· This role requires a regular commitment every fortnight
· Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
· Volunteers to have knowledge and understanding of human trafficking issues or willingness to learn
· Knowledge of mental health issues and the challenges faced or a willingness to learn
· An understanding of the importance of professional boundaries in the role
· Must be able to get to the group session which is in Swindon Town Centre
This role is restricted for females under the Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 and is subject to ongoing satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service checks.
To apply, please complete an application form on our website.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role, which we will arrange.
Medaille Trust's mission is to provide refuge and freedom from modern slavery.
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Role Description:
We are seeking volunteers anywhere in the UK to help out with Study Group sessions for young Refugees or young people seeking asylum. We have continued to keep study group online as it enables community members from across and outside of London to get help and support with homework.
The Study Group sessions are delivered weekly on Zoom, every Tuesday from 5.30-6.30 pm.
Volunteer tasks and responsibilities:
The role of a Study Group volunteer can include:
- Providing learners with homework support; preferably 1:1 in Zoom breakout rooms (may be extended to 1 volunteer to 2 young people in busy sessions).
- Promoting other online learning. ie. Reading an extract of an e-book together/ playing games to learn English/ completing a quiz on a topic of interest.
- Providing social and emotional support to young people. Many of the young people that attend will be quite isolated at this time and will therefore benefit from the social element of Study Group.
- Supporting young people with a range of technical issues relating to their laptop/phone/ zoom.
- Staying for debrief after each session to feedback on what you covered with the Young Person in your breakout room. This offers a space to learn and share resources/ ideas for future weeks with other volunteers.
Benefits of volunteering with CARAS:
Study Group Volunteers will have the opportunity to:
- Attend CARAS induction training which covers Safeguarding
- The opportunity to further professional development through attending other free training opportunities CARAS distribute regularly
- A safe and supportive space to improve your mentoring/teaching skills
- Gain first-hand experience of some of the issues young Refugee and Asylum Seeking people face and contribute to making London a better place for them to be
- Receive support and feedback on teaching from the Project Coordinator through supervision meetings
- Obtain a work reference after three months of weekly (or six months of fortnightly) volunteering.
- Be part of the wider CARAS team and join in other activities with volunteers.
All training and Study Group sessions are delivered online, so you won’t need to travel to the CARAS office in London. No prior experience of online teaching is required, but you will need a laptop or desktop PC with a good microphone and internet connection. You will be required to share your screen on your laptop but all basic Zoom functions can be taught upon induction.
About the organisation:
CARAS is a registered charity working with people in south London and beyond who have an asylum or refugee background. Our values are:
- 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 of 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.
Requirements:
Essential
- To be 18 years or older;
- To be non-judgemental and able to engage with people from diverse cultural backgrounds;
- To be reliable and punctual;
- Excellent communication skills, especially with people with varying levels of English;
- Currently resident in the UK;
- Able to provide five years’ worth of addresses, and willing to undergo a DBS check;
- Able to attend compulsory volunteer induction training (online) general and safeguarding prior to the start of role
- To be able to attend at least 2 sessions every month
- To have a quiet confidential space from which to participate and to provide your own device and microphone with access to zoom
Desirable
- Knowledge of community languages, such as (including Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish, Somali and Spanish).
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A bit about this role
Without the passionate and committed teams of volunteers across Cats Protection we wouldn’t be able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us for help. Our Cat Welfare Team Leaders have the important role of coordinating, encouraging and supporting teams of fosterer volunteers and cat care volunteers. They help make sure volunteers with direct cat care roles are happy and confident and provide advice and guidance when needed. This incredible teamwork means we are able to help more cats and kittens in need.
What can you expect to be doing?
- Volunteering alongside colleagues including the Branch Coordinator, Cat Welfare team, Branch Development Manager and Vet team to ensure that CP cat care policies, procedures and standards are applied in branch
- Support fosterers to follow Cats Protection cat welfare policies and procedures
- Acting as the main point of contact within the branch for cat welfare and ensuring that welfare updates are shared and implemented effectively
- Supporting the branch by ensuring that accurate and up to date records of all cats helped are maintained, using specified Cats Protection systems
- Attending relevant Cats Protection volunteer training sessions and encouraging other volunteers to do likewise
- With the other volunteers, recruit, induct and support all branch fosterers and cat care volunteers using Cats Protection processes
- Represent the branch at relevant meetings
- Play an active part in the branch committee, being part of the branch team leading on cat adoption information and updates
- Collaborating with the Cats Protection Cat Adoption Team Leader to ensure the highest standards of cat care are applied in line with Cats Protection policy and procedures
A bit more information about this role and the team
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by leading and supporting other volunteers in direct cat care roles. You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- A willingness to follow Cats Protection policies and procedures
- Basic knowledge and experience of cat welfare
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to engage with people on all levels, to build strong and effective relationships
- A willingness to develop themselves and others and to update knowledge and skills as necessary
- Good administration and organisational skills
- Basic IT skills to use Cats Protection systems - training and support can be provided
- The ability to handle sensitive issues with objectivity and pragmatism
- Committee volunteers need to be aged 18+
Time expectation
The time expectation for this role will vary depending on the number of volunteers and cats in care. Our Cat Welfare Team Leaders usually spend between 10 to 12 hours per week in this role which is flexible and 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.
We are here to help people see the world through cats’ eyes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.