Communications Project Manager Volunteer Roles in Bristol

Overview:

Join us in our mission to effectively communicate with the medical community, amplifying awareness and support for mast cell activation syndrome. As a Volunteer Communications Officer, you'll be instrumental in executing our communication strategy, ensuring consistent messaging and timely delivery across various channels.

Responsibilities:

Content Management: Utilise tools like Hootsuite to schedule and curate engaging content on our social media platforms, driving visibility and engagement.

Copywriting: Assist in crafting compelling copy for social platforms, aligning messaging with our organisation's mission and values. Assist in crafting our newsletter for health professionals.

Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to maintain messaging alignment and brand consistency across all communication channels.

Objectives:

Enhance Brand Visibility: Through strategic communication efforts, increase awareness and reach within the medical community, empowering more individuals affected by mast cell activation syndrome.

Maintain Messaging Consistency: Uphold our organisation's identity and values by ensuring consistent messaging and branding, fostering trust and connection with our audience.

Timely Communication: Contribute to the delivery of timely and accurate communications, keeping our audience informed and engaged.

Join Our Team:

If you're passionate about driving impactful change and possess strong communication and social media management skills, we invite you to join us as a Volunteer Communications Officer. Together, let's amplify our impact and support those impacted by mast cell diseases.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity with Mast Cell Action Charity.

We are looking to appoint a Fundraising Manager to manage the operational business of the fundraising team and to ensure alignment of fundraising with the needs and interests of the wider organization. 

Role of the Fundraising Manager:

• To lead the fundraising team
• To support a departmental head in strategic planning of fundraising activities
• To review grant funding applications 
• To help develop and guide others in developing funding application 
• Developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy in line with the organization's objectives
• dentifying and cultivating relationships with potential donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Collaborating with other departments to integrate fundraising with broader organizational strategies and activities.
• planning, organizing, and overseeing campaigns and activities to secure funds
• Training and supervising fundraising volunteers, and board members involved in fundraising activities.
• Monitoring and reporting on the progress of fundraising activities to stakeholders and the management team.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, ethical practices, and fundraising regulations.
• Collaborating with other departments to integrate fundraising with broader organizational strategies and activities.

Role requirements:

• Supervision experience 
• Fundraising experience 
• Administration experience 
• Good communication skills
• Good management skills 
• Good literacy skills 

A Little About Us!

Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organisation. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.

Why we need you!

Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organisation. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!

What we offer!

Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organisation who is looking to help young people in the UK.

Lead the celebration of Afro-Hebrew culture and foster understanding across diverse communities. As the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony Programme Manager at Barawak, you will orchestrate impactful cultural events and collaborative art projects.
 

Introduction to the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony Programme at Barawak

Love creating a buzz? Are you passionate about shaping vibrant cultural narratives? Does the thought of curating groundbreaking events spark your creativity? The Community Engagement and Racial Harmony Programme at Barawak is where your enthusiasm can come to life. Anchored in our strategic mission to foster economic empowerment and racial harmony, this service line is the heart of our community's vibrancy, designed to both engage and exhilarate. It upholds our objective to establish the Afro-Hebrew community as a powerhouse of high-achieving, inspirational members who contribute significantly to our community.

In line with our vision, we're crafting a new lexicon of Afro-Hebrew cultural celebration — one that embraces the aspirations of our emerging future and resonates with the ambition of our youth. Through electrifying events and artistic collaborations, this programme will shine a light on the richness and diversity of our heritage. Our mission, firmly woven into the fabric of this service line, is to champion innovative ways of community connection that are both enlightening and empowering. We're on a journey to elevate the Afro-Hebrew narrative, positioning our community as a beacon of culture and a touchstone for tomorrow's successes.

The aim for this service line is community engagement with a difference; working to create excitement about and around the Afro Hebrew community; and helping to get across to the rest of the world that the Afro-Hebrew community produces high-quality members of society. This service line will create a new way of celebrating Afro Hebrew culture, one that is fit for aspirations of our future. The Community Engagement and Racial Harmony service line is dedicated to redefining the celebration of our heritage, making it relevant for the world of tomorrow and resonant with the aspirations of our youth. Our mission is to foster a new way of community interaction that is as enlightening as it is uplifting, positioning the Afro-Hebrew community as a source of inspiration and a foundation for future success.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan and execute the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony strategy and service line:

• Cultural Events and Dialogue: Lead the creation of a flagship calendar of events designed to elevate the cultural and social quality of the community. This includes organizing a successful annual cultural festival with a diverse range of activities that celebrate and raise awareness of Afro-Hebrew heritage.

• Art and Media Collaborations: Develop and implement a series of collaborative art and media projects that involve community members, fostering racial harmony and showcasing the community's creativity and stories.

2. Measure performance: Keep accurate count of thenumber of cultural events held annually; the number of attendees to cultural events; the community participation rate in art and media projects. Including social media and other statistics; and feedback and satisfaction rates from event attendees and project participants. Provide this data to the Governance Team and Trustees on request.

3. Collaboration with Verticals Teams: 

• Partnership Development & Collaboration Team: Coordinate with this team to identify and establishalliances and partnerships with local, regional and global organisations, businesses, councils, and thegovernment to acquire Community Engagement and Racial Harmony resources, speakers or information.

• Fundraising & Financial Management Team: Collaborate with this team to conduct fundraising activities and financial planning for the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony service line. Identify diverse revenue streams, such as grants, donations, corporate sponsorships, fundraising events for the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony service.

• Volunteer Engagement Team: Work with this team to recruit, train and manage volunteers to support the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony service delivery.

• Marketing Outreach & Advocacy: work with this team to enhance visibility of the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony service across social media, press, and community events. 

4. Governance Team Interaction: Provide regular updates and reports to the Governance, Secretariat & Performance Reporting team. Ensure programmealignment with Barawak policies, procedures, strategyand objectives. Collaborate on monitoring and evaluation efforts to assess Community Engagement and Racial Harmony service impact and effectiveness.

Person Specification:

• Skills: Strong organisational and leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and adept at working in a collaborative environment. Eagar to learn new skills.

• Attributes: Deep understanding of the challenges faced by the Afro-Hebrew community in the UK. Commitment to Barawak's values of helping out, sticking together, and staying strong. Ability to work flexibly and respond to evolving community needs.

• Commitment: Passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families dealing with poverty. Innovative thinker with a focus on creating sustainable, long-term solutions.

Important: This advert is for a voluntary role, which is unpaid and not subject to reimbursement of expenses. Any agreement with the successful candidate is not intended to be a legally binding contract between us and may be cancelled at any time at the discretion of either party. By applying for the role, candidates agree that neither of us intend any employment relationship to be created either now or at any time in the future.

Volunteer Graphic Designer – Jan, 2024 

Overview

Nova New Opportunities is a grassroots community charity operating in North Kensington, London since 1983. Serving over 2k+ individuals per year, we help people to realise their potential through education and employment, offering life-affirming opportunities to families and children, and engaging over 2,000 people through social change events such as The School of Humanity and TEDx Ladbroke Grove, aimed to build human connections for a stronger, more cohesive society. 

We are currently evolving our brand positioning to amplify our reach and better demonstrate our impact to potential funders and supporters. For this, we need YOU, talented Volunteer Graphic Designer, to fuel our creative fire! 

Unleash Your Creative Spark for Social Change: Calling all designers passionate about purpose and impact!

Are you: 

• An early-career designer, eager to translate your passion into real-world experience? Craving to collaborate with seasoned professionals in a dynamic team? 

• An experienced design pro, seeking to expand your portfolio with a high-impact case study? You're a strategic thinker and visual storyteller, looking to lend your expertise to a cause that sparks your social conscience. 

If you answered "yes" to either, then get ready to: 

• Dive deep into our brand evolution, to develop a cohesive visual language that reflects Nova's values and resonates with diverse target audiences. 

• Craft compelling visual assets across print, digital, and social media platforms, from impactful campaign graphics to corporate branding and website revamps. 

• Collaborate closely with our brand manager and wider Nova team, ensuring your designs seamlessly align with our mission and strategy. 

• Apply your design expertise to refine and maintain existing brand assets, ensuring consistency, brand alignment and quality across all channels. 

• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and share your creative vision, shaping the future of Nova's visual identity, where your fresh perspective will be valued and nurtured. 

RELEVANT SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience with basic design skills such as using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite. 

• Creative flair with strong attention to detail. 

• Flexible and able to adapt or pick up new techniques. 

• Reliable and self-motivated to work autonomously, and as part of a supportive team working remotely.

• Open and clear communication.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Volunteering remotely, as well as the opportunity to participate in-person at strategic team meetings and activities, at a time that suits you. 

• Make a tangible difference: The satisfaction of knowing your creative spark ignites positive social change. 

• Hands-on experience managing various design projects, from concept to completion. Honing your project management and communication skills. 

• Mentorship and guidance from our expert brand manager and senior designer, if you wish.

• A platform to showcase your talent and enrich your portfolio with real-world impact. 

• Expand your network and boost your resume, showcase your commitment to social impact and stand out from the crowd. 

• Whether you're a junior designer eager for hands-on experience or a seasoned pro, if you’re looking to flex your creative muscles for a good cause, we welcome you to join the Nova family.

Let's make a visual splash together. Ready to unleash your creative force for a cause that matters? 

Send your CV and/or portfolio with a short cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit for Nova. We can't wait to meet you and embark on this transformative journey together! 

P.S. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Nova. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. 

At the Eco Centre our mission is to empower people to live and work sustainably. We inform, inspire and enable people to take action on climate change and the environment.

What we do

Our focus is on practical help so people can reduce carbon, live sustainably and combat climate change.

We’ve developed an innovative approach to helping people make that transition to sustainable living that has the potential of being scaled up and used nationwide – putting us on the road to zero carbon. We’re working closely with communities to pilot and develop the scheme.

In the next 12 months we planning an events programme to engage inspire the public and businesses, and for collaboration and co-creation for climate action innovation.

The next step will be a regional sustainability hub – a visitor attraction with hands-on activities. A go-to destination, training facility, and events/exhibition space – and a resource base for outreach and schools’ programmes.

How you can help

As Event Management Board Member, you’ll take a leading role in developing a new events programme that will inspire and engage and establish Eco Centre as a prominent proponent of climate action in the South West. A key aim will be the development of a sustainability hub for the South West.

You will be a member of a newly enlarged team, ensuring we’re able to step up our action on climate change/sustainability and the drive to Zero Carbon.

Key information:

Responsible to: The board and membership

Working Location: Generally remote working but the ability to visit venues and attend at events in the South West is essential.

Location Requirements: Preferably living or working in the South West. Regulations permit only a limited no. of directors from outside the area of benefit.

Hours: Minimum of 6-8 hours a month. Flexible

Renumeration: None. Voluntary. Expenses only.

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills and motivation. Please also submit a cover letter saying why you would like to be a board member and what skills you will bring to our board, operations and plans.

Closing date: 31 July 2023.

Interviews may take place in the week August or September.

Applicants can contact us for an informal discussion.

Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.”

What you’ll be doing

As a hands-on board member, you’ll:

• Lead the development of an events strategy and programme
• Manage a programme of small/local and large-scale events
• Identify and develop new opportunities and potential partners in all sectors.
• Identify the communications, operational, strategy and capacity needs for the programme
• Be joining newly enlarged team, steering and developing the Eco Centre, helping it to realise its ambition of a Sustainability Centre for the South West.
• Play an important part in developing strategy and ensuring the organisation is well run and able to deliver, and step up, its impact on climate change and sustainability.
• Contribute to the day-to day running of the organisation and/or its operations.

What are the requirements?

This unique opportunity is for you if you…

• Are experienced in events coordination and management in corporate or voluntary/statutory sectors
• Have some marketing experience
• Able to demonstrate a background in relationship development.
• Have experience of sponsorship and/or other income generation
• Can work effectively with others to identify, analyse, and solve problems.
• Can use your experience and knowledge to make considered judgements
• Have a commitment to action on climate change/sustainability.

This position is open to people residing in the UK only.

A Little About Us!

Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organisation. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.

Why we need you!

Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organisation. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!

What we offer!

Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organisation who is looking to help young people in the UK.

We are looking to appoint someone we can commit to developing our public image and who is capable of delivering operational suitability through a supportive yet practical approach to management.

Key Responsibilities:

• To operationally manage all of our marketing functions (this includes; social media, website design and development, certain events, community engagement)

• To work alongside the departmental head to build and develop a team of committed and enthusiastic marketing volunteers 

• To support and provide advice to the marketing team so that they are able to do their role with confidence and to a high standard 

• To line manage marketing volunteers and regularly check in with them

• To set tasks for marketing volunteers and teams and to follow up progress on these tasks

• To contribute to the development of the organization through the marketing functions and by supporting the departmental head in drafting marketing policy 

Requirements:

• To be competent in IT, website design / editing and social media 

• To have experience in a senior marketing role or management 

• To have a passion for volunteering

• To be able to develop a team of less experienced marketing volunteers

Help bridge the employment gap by offering crucial CV support and facilitating job interview preparation. As an Employment Support Programme Manager at Barawak, you'll inspire and empower our community with the tools needed for sustainable employment success.

Introduction to the Employment Support Programme at Barawak

The Employment Support Programme at Barawak is an instrumental part of our strategic initiative to enhance the economic well-being of the Afro-Hebrew community through increased employability. Our focused strategy is to improve job readiness and access to employment opportunities by providing practical support such as CV clinics, interview coaching, and subsidies for travel to interviews and courses. This programme is designed to create real change, with the aim to see a measurable increase in employment rates within our community. By creating and leveraging partnerships with local businesses and organisations, we not only open doors for immediate job placements but also lay the groundwork for sustained economic growth. Through this service line, we strive to fulfill our mission of economic empowerment, making tangible progress towards our vision of a prosperous and self-sustaining community.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan and execute the Employment Support strategy and service line:

• CV Assistance and subsidising travel: Organise and oversee quarterly CV clinics and provide discretionary support for travel costs associated with interviews and courses, enhancing job readiness among community members.

• Discretionary interview support: provide access to high quality discretionary interview practice and advice.

• Job opportunity signposting: Develop and maintain partnerships with businesses and organizations to highlight job opportunities for the community. Act as a liaison for discretionary referrals to these job opportunities, ensuring a fit between community members’ skills and available positions.

2. Measure performance: Keep accurate count of the number of individuals assisted with CVs, job applications and interview preparation; the number vacancies shared with the community and any successful placement rates of those assisted. Provide this data to the Governance Team and Trustees on request.

3. Collaboration with Verticals Teams: 

• Partnership Development & Collaboration Team: Coordinate with this team to identify and establishalliances and partnerships with local, regional and global organisations, businesses, councils, and thegovernment to acquire Employment Supportresources, speakers or information.

• Fundraising & Financial Management Team: Collaborate with this team to conduct fundraising activities and financial planning for the Employment Support service line. Identify diverse revenue streams, such as grants, donations, corporate sponsorships, fundraising events for the Employment Supportservice.

• Volunteer Engagement Team: Work with this team to recruit, train and manage volunteers to support the Employment Support service delivery.

• Marketing Outreach & Advocacy: work with this team to enhance visibility of the Employment Supportservice across social media, press, and community events. 

4. Governance Team Interaction: Provide regular updates and reports to the Governance, Secretariat & Performance Reporting team. Ensure programmealignment with Barawak policies, procedures, strategyand objectives. Collaborate on monitoring and evaluation efforts to assess Employment Support service impact and effectiveness.

Person Specification:

• Skills: Strong organisational and leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and adept at working in a collaborative environment. Eagar to learn new skills.

• Attributes: Deep understanding of the challenges faced by the Afro-Hebrew community in the UK. Commitment to Barawak's values of helping out, sticking together, and staying strong. Ability to work flexibly and respond to evolving community needs.

• Commitment: Passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families dealing with poverty. Innovative thinker with a focus on creating sustainable, long-term solutions.

Important: This advert is for a voluntary role, which is unpaid and not subject to reimbursement of expenses. Any agreement with the successful candidate is not intended to be a legally binding contract between us and may be cancelled at any time at the discretion of either party. By applying for the role, candidates agree that neither of us intend any employment relationship to be created either now or at any time in the future.

To apply, submit a CV by 1 May 2024, clearly stating the role you are applying for.

About StreetVet

StreetVet is a growing, award-winning, national charity, committed to providing free vet care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness and to keep pets and owners together to maintain their unbreakable bond.  StreetVet relies on its team of over 500 vet and nurse volunteers in twenty four locations around the UK to deliver free veterinary treatment and services, funded by grants, partnerships, corporate and individual donors.  Since its inception in 2016 the charity has treated more than 2,800 pets.

Role Description

StreetVet is looking for a volunteer with in-depth knowledge of Google Analytics (GA4), Google Tag Manager, and Google Grant Ad Campaigns to help monitor and report on StreetVet’s current performance and to make and implement any recommendations to increase performance and drive more donations.

As a Volunteer Google/Digital Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in helping the marketing team develop the StreetVet website to generate further donations and help them take advantage of the monthly Google Ads Grant budget to drive an increase in awareness of the charity and the vital work we do as well as driving donations to StreetVet.

This position is suited to someone who uses Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Google Ads on a day-to-day basis to be fully aware and up to speed with regular changes and updates across all the platforms.

You will single-handedly help support StreetVet’s patients and their owners who are experiencing homelessness by increasing awareness of the charity and helping to drive more donations, allowing us to continue our work across the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

· Helping to ensure that GA4 is set up correctly, and connected to the website and any other platforms that need to be monitored to ensure clear reporting.

· Support with the creation and launch of new campaigns with specific goals, target audiences, budgets and strategies.

· To support with technical issues.

· Collaborate with the team to help with SEO, monitoring key metrics such as impressions, clicks, conversions, cost per click, and return on investment to support the team with analysing the performance of campaigns.

· To provide a plan/structure that enables the team to utilise Google Grants and work with the team to implement this project.

· To help the team with the backend of their WordPress Website and Donation Platform to ensure all tracking is correct and working with GA4.

Skills/qualifications required

• Strong understanding of GA4, Google Console, Google Ads, and Google Grants.
• Ability to read and analyse data confidently to help inform and support the marketing team with their campaigns.
• Ideally, a good understanding of WordPress and where Google Analytics integrations need to sit on the backend of the website to increase performance and make recommendations for changes.
• Good communication and a team player.
• Curious mindset – if you are unsure, the ability to independently research, reflect and feedback to the team.

· Willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort to meet the responsibilities of the post. 

Benefits:

• Develope further knowledge, understanding and experience in Google Grants, Google Ads, Analytics, WordPress and GA4 within a not-for-profit organisation.
• Be part of a dedicated and fun team with one mission to help the pets of those experiencing homelessness.
• Gain valuable experience within a not-for-profit environment to be able to add to your portfolio that demonstrates your technical abilities to future employers.
• Fast and agile learning opportunities. 
• Experience can be used for future reference requests.

Love Rwanda Initiative

A youth and women organisation focused on empowerment programs with an emphasis on Sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR), Mental health and Livelihoods.

1. Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Limited access to information and SRHR services: Challenge: Young people and women in Rwanda still remain out of reach from adequate information prior to their first sexual act, which brews misconception of facts hence leading to risk behaviors. High levels of teenage pregnancy and unsafe abortion: Challenge: Teenage pregnancy rates remain high and many young women continue to resort to unsafe abortions since they cannot access safety services. Gender-Based Violence Challenge: Gender-based violence, in particular sexual assault and domestic violence, is rampant against the health and well-being of women and girls.

2. Mental Health: Stigma/Lack of Awareness Challenge: The stigmatization of mental health issues prevails with a corresponding lack of awareness and understanding about mental health in the community. Lack of Mental Health Services: Challenge: The avenues available for mental health services are very few, and the personnel is few in number; therefore, accessibility to the required aid becomes difficult.

3. Livelihoods: Unemployment and Underemployment: Challenge: Most youths and women face high levels of unemployment or low wage employment with no stability. Lack of Entrepreneurial Opportunities: Challenge: Women and youth lack resources and facilitation to start and sustain enterprises of their own. Economic Dependency: Challenge: Economic dependency on male family members constrains women's autonomy and puts them at a low decision-making power.

1. Comprehensive sexual education programs, partnering with local clinics to provide easy access, and raising awareness campaigns regarding SRHR in the community.
2. Contraception, family planning, and müş promoting safe and legal abortion services.
3. Support service provision to survivors of GBV, including counseling and legal aid, with community education on prevention of violence against women for gender equality.
4. Conduct sensitization and campaigns to raise awareness on mental health, reduction of stigma, and promotion of good mental health in the community.
5. Counseling centers, training of mental health professionals with peer support groups
6. Provide vocational-training programs for people with marketable skills that will enhance job employability.
7. Provide entrepreneurship training skills and financial literacy accompanied by access to micro-finance and grants for people willing to start small businesses.
8. Economic Empowerment by means of livelihood programs that allow women to generate their own income towards financial independence.

Dear Volunteers,

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of youth and women in Rwanda? Join Love Rwanda Initiative and use your unique skills in fundraising, graphic design, project management, and more to contribute to transformative programs in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Mental Health, and Livelihoods. As an online volunteer, you will have the opportunity to formulate campaigns and advise on different projects, design impactful campaign materials, and manage critical projects. Your expertise and dedication can empower a generation, transform communities, and inspire hope. Together, we can break the cycle of misinformation, stigma, and economic dependency, creating a brighter future for Rwanda's youth and women. 

Website Content Developer / Manager

Role Description

Responsibilities:

1.Content Development:

-Create, edit, and publish high-quality content for the website, including articles, blog posts, success stories, program updates, and event announcements. -Collaborate with programs team to gather relevant information and translate it into compelling web content. -Ensure all content is aligned with the organization's mission, vision, and branding guidelines.

2.Website Management:

-Maintain and update website content regularly to keep it current and relevant. -Monitor website performance and user engagement, making improvements based on analytics and feedback. -Maintain website's functionality, user experience, and visual appeal.

3.SEO optimization:

-Ensuring content is optimized for search engines (SEO) with relevant keywords, meta tags and description to improve visibility and organic traffic. -Analyze website traffic and user behavior using tools like Google Analytics, and report on key metrics to inform content strategy.

4.Technical Maintenance:

-Ensure website security, backups, and regular updates to content management systems and plugins. -Troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues related to the website.

Volunteer 7-9 hours per week for 6+ months remotley.

About the role:
The akt Outreach Programme aims to spread the word about akt far and wide with the goal of letting as many LGBTQ+ young people as possible know we’re here to support them if or when they need us. Community outreach volunteers are passionate and eager to share their knowledge of our cause with others whether it’s dropping off leaflets at a venue, attending a LGBTQ+ Fair/event or contacting youth agencies, schools and colleges with information about our services.

Suggested Activities:

• Using your existing networks to spread the word about akt to young LGBTQ+ people who may be experiencing homelessness or living vulnerably
• Accessing online spaces or LGBTQ+ groups
• Researching organisations to approach for outreach activities and working with other outreach volunteers and the Services team to coordinate these
• Sharing your passion for what we do with your community
• Opportunities to undertake your own mini-research projects

skills/experience required:

• Good communication skills
• Experience in using IT packages, including Microsoft Outlook
• Good research skills (desirable but not essential)
• Good knowledge of your local area and potential supporters, and a genuine enthusiasm for our cause.
• Creative and flexible
• An understanding of the issues that are faced by LGBTQ+ communities and young people is desirable

What you will gain:

• an opportunity to meet like-minded people and develop connections with people in your local community
• •t’s a great way to increase your knowledge of the charity sector, helping you in your personal and professional development
• you will make a positive impact in your community and beyond
• a reference
• the opportunity to be part of the akt team and social opportunities with other volunteers

We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.

We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons. 

Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.

We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace. 

Ready for an adventure? Dive into the heart of Quilombo UK by exploring our website and videos! Explore the values that guide our mission, values, and the impactful work we do to make a difference in our community.

Join us in leading positive change!

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Quilombo's mission by fostering meaningful relationships and collaborations with a wide range of stakeholders. In the HR Partnership department, you will play a crucial role in expanding our reach, promoting our initiatives, and creating a dynamic network of partners to support our organization's growth and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Develop and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders, such as Ambassadors, academic institutions, and private/public sector partners, through effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for establishing new partnerships and maintaining existing ones, ensuring positive and productive interactions.
• Proactively identify and pursue potential collaborations, partnerships, or initiatives that align with Quilombo's mission and goals.
• Stay updated on Quilombo's achievements, initiatives, and developments to effectively promote and represent the organization to stakeholders.
•  Collaborate closely with various departments within Quilombo to gather information, share updates, and coordinate activities related to partnerships.
•  Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of stakeholders, tracking interactions, commitments, and follow-up actions.
•  Coordinate and facilitate meetings, presentations, and other events to foster relationships and promote Quilombo's initiatives.
• Prepare and present reports, proposals, and presentations to stakeholders and internal teams, highlighting partnership opportunities and progress.

Essential Qualifications:

• Proven experience in partnership development, stakeholder management, or relationship building roles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
•  Proactive, self-motivated, and able to take initiative.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
  

Desirable Qualifications:

• Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
• Proficiency in customer relationship management.

Could you be a Trustee?

Are you based in the West or East Midlands and looking for an opportunity to create positive social change, meet new people and learn new things?

Music Therapy Works is looking for three-to-four committed, motivated people to join the Board as Trustees, enabling even more people to benefit from music therapy.

We are looking, in particular, for one or more of the following skills/experience to complement our existing Trustees:

• Fundraising
• Marketing and communications
• Digital
• ICT strategy management skills
• Safeguarding
• Project or operational management
• Performance management
• Strategic planning

We also want our Board to reflect the diverse community that MTW supports. We would particularly like to hear from you if you:

• have a background in social care and/or safeguarding
• have a background in music therapy or a related field
• reflect MTW’s beneficiaries. For example: are you a disabled person? Do you have mental health needs? Are you a parent or teacher of a young disabled person, or a young person with mental health needs? Are you part of an adoptive family or do you work with children in care? Are you a carer for a person with dementia?

Whether you’re an experienced trustee or wanting to take up your first position at board level, we really want to hear from you! It is not necessary for you to have previous experience as a Trustee - training will be provided. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, but you must be over 18 years old.

What do you get out of being an MTW Trustee?

We recognise that volunteering with us is a two-way process and are keen to ensure you get the most out of your time with us:

• Being a Trustee is a great way to ‘give something back’ while developing your skills in leadership, influencing, debating, negotiating, strategic and organisational planning. You will have the opportunity to meet, network and learn from people who may have very different professional backgrounds and life experiences to your own
• We provide an induction pack for new Trustees to help you quickly feel settled in
• We provide opportunities for training and development
• Every new trustee is assigned a Board buddy to help them to feel part of the team
• We offer reasonable expenses

Interested? What to do next:

1. For full details about being an MTW trustee, including a role description, please download and read the Candidate Pack
2. To register an initial expression of interest, please email us. We will be happy to discuss any queries you may have about the role or the recruitment process generally
3. If you want to apply, please complete the application form on our website and attach a copy of your CV. Alternatively, you can download a copy of the form as a Microsoft Word document from MTW's website and send it with a copy of your CV 
4. If you require any materials in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to ask
5. The closing date for applications is Sunday 11th August 2024
6. Interviews will be held in person in Worcester on 5th and 6th September 2024, with an online option if absolutely necessary

We really look forward to hearing from you! Check out MTW's website - musictherapyworks. co. uk/jobs for a full candidate pack and application form.

We are looking for authentic and inspiring individuals to join our Lived Experience Advisory Group. There is a crucial need for insights and perspectives from people with lived experience of borderline personality disorder, and the Lived Experience Advisory Group exists to ensure those voices are heard. 

There is nobody better placed to identify what does or doesn't work, and to be part of the solution, than people with lived experience. 

The Role

Lived Experience Advisors will be part of a team who work on a range of projects including: 

• conducting interviews, surveys or focus groups
• writing and reviewing articles,blog posts and media posts
• contribute to project planning and service user engagement activities
• supporting service users who wish to share their lived experiences
• supporting and reviewing research into BPD
• auditing organisations 
• reviewing organisations policies, procedures and marketing materials
• campaigning and activism

Person Specification

• lived experience of BPD, this may be:
  • someone diagnosed with BPD
  • living with symptoms of BPD but undiagnosed
  • a carer/loved one of someone with BPD
  • a mental health/social care professional with experience of working with people with BPD
• Access to a computer with reliable internet
• Computer literate to a good level (email, Teams, Office, etc)
• Able to be flexible and adaptable to project needs
• A 'can do' attitude!
• A committment to our mission and values

Overview:

Join us in our mission to effectively communicate with the medical community, amplifying awareness and support for mast cell activation syndrome. As a Volunteer Communications Officer, you'll be instrumental in executing our communication strategy, ensuring consistent messaging and timely delivery across various channels.

Responsibilities:

Content Management: Utilise tools like Hootsuite to schedule and curate engaging content on our social media platforms, driving visibility and engagement.

Copywriting: Assist in crafting compelling copy for social platforms, aligning messaging with our organisation's mission and values. Assist in crafting our newsletter for health professionals.

Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to maintain messaging alignment and brand consistency across all communication channels.

Objectives:

Enhance Brand Visibility: Through strategic communication efforts, increase awareness and reach within the medical community, empowering more individuals affected by mast cell activation syndrome.

Maintain Messaging Consistency: Uphold our organisation's identity and values by ensuring consistent messaging and branding, fostering trust and connection with our audience.

Timely Communication: Contribute to the delivery of timely and accurate communications, keeping our audience informed and engaged.

Join Our Team:

If you're passionate about driving impactful change and possess strong communication and social media management skills, we invite you to join us as a Volunteer Communications Officer. Together, let's amplify our impact and support those impacted by mast cell diseases.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity with Mast Cell Action Charity.