Communications Volunteer Roles in Central London, Greater London
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As a Stockroom Volunteer, you will help our friendly shop team by sorting, checking, and making the most of the fantastic variety of donated items in our friendly shop. Best of all you’ll be raising vital funds to support people facing poverty around the world.
About this role
We will give you all the training and support you need so you will develop your skills as part of our team. You don’t need to have any experience – we’ve got you covered. You can also get some lunch and travel costs too. Whatever you need, we’re here to help.
You can focus on any part of volunteering that interests you the most. As a Stockroom Volunteer you’ll develop skills that boost your confidence. We’ll train you to make the most of our donations by sorting, cleaning, researching and pricing all sorts of items. You’ll learn about stock management systems and everything we do behind the scenes to make the most out of donations.
- You’ll get an eye for detail by sorting through fantastic donations
- Improve your communication skills as part of a team
- Training and experience to boost your organisation skills
- Support sustainability by making the most of donations
Along with learning all about this role, you can branch out and try other things. Whether it’s about the shop floor or behind the scenes, we will help you to learn as many skills as you want.
Volunteering that works for you
Volunteering can be very flexible to suit you. So even if your availability or skills don’t match this role, get in touch and we will find something right for you. By volunteering for a few hours a week, you will meet new people and have some fun for a good cause.
What you will be doing
- Making the most of everything donated to us
- Sorting through bags and boxes of kindly donated items
- Steaming and organising clothes to get them ready for sale
- Checking and pricing items
- Filling stock on the shop floor
- Spotting the most valuable and interesting items donated
The skills you need
- Helpful and friendly
- Happy to be part of a team
- Excited to learn new skills
- Up for trying a range of shop tasks
What's in it for you
- Some lunch and travel costs
- Improve communication skills as part of a team
- Improve your organisation skills
- Boost your CV
- Grow your confidence and meet new people
- We can be flexible around your education, family, work, or health etc.
- Possible references for future employers
What happens next?
After you apply the manager will ask you to come in for an initial chat. This is not an interview, just a chance to get an idea of what you'd like to do in the shop. From there you can meet the rest of the volunteer team and get involved with whatever area of the shop takes your interest!
Oxfam is a global community of people who believe in a kinder, and radically better world, where everyone has the power to thrive not just survive.
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As a Lead Volunteer, you will assist the shop manager in leading, managing and planning for the development of a shop team. We’ll give you ongoing training and support to get you ready to lead a shift, train your team, and be left in charge. Best of all you’ll be raising vital funds to support people facing poverty around the world.
About this role
At Oxfam, we believe in empowering you by giving you training and opportunities to learn new skills, develop old skills, and make the most out of your time with us. For this key role, you don’t need to have any leadership or retail experience – we’ve got you covered. You can also get some lunch and travel costs too. Whatever you need, we’re here to help.
As a Lead Volunteer you’ll make a big difference while you develop your own skills that boost your confidence. In this role, we’ll support you to:
- Effectively delegate responsibilities and coach individuals and teams
- Improve your communication skills in this customer-facing role
- Foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome
- Follow important policies around safeguarding, Health and Safety, and trading regulations
- Opening, closing and managing the shop in the shop manager’s absence
Volunteering that works for you
Volunteering can be very flexible to suit you. Training to be a Lead Volunteer can take anything from a few weeks to several months – everyone goes at the pace that’s right for them. If you’re not sure about this role but want to start as a standard volunteer, get in touch and we will find something right for you. By volunteering for a few hours a week, you will meet new people and have some fun for a good cause.
What you will be doing
- Effectively delegating responsibilities and coaching individuals and teams
- Supervising volunteers and ensuring safeguarding and health and safety policies are follow and acted on as appropriate, reporting any concerns
- Maximising the income from donations, Sourced by Oxfam and Gift Aid
- Opening, closing and managing the shop in the shop manager’s absence
- Keeping up to date with Oxfam’s internal communications and sharing any news with the shop team to ensure compliance with current requirements
The skills you need
- You do not need specific skills and experience, but the following will be useful:
- Enthusiastic and committed to achieving shop aims and objectives and motivating others
- Ability to work within Oxfam’s policies and shop guidelines
- Ability to work collaboratively with the shop manager and the shop team
- Commitment to Oxfam’s values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness
- Ability to work well as part of a team and under own initiative
- Helpful and friendly
- Ability to deal in a tactful and professional manner with confidential information and sensitive situations
What's in it for you
- Ongoing training and support
- Gain valuable leadership experience
- Some lunch and travel costs
- Improve transferable skills and boost your CV
- Grow your confidence and meet new people
- We can be flexible around your education, family, work, or health etc.
- Possible references for future employers
What happens next?
After you apply the manager will ask you to come in for an initial chat. This is not an interview, just a chance to get an idea of what you'd like to do in the shop. From there you can meet the rest of the volunteer team and get involved with whatever area of the shop takes your interest!
We need one reference and proof of ID for all volunteers and ask you to sign up to Oxfam's Code of Conduct. This role may require an enhanced DBS/PVG check, paid for by Oxfam.
Oxfam is a global community of people who believe in a kinder, and radically better world, where everyone has the power to thrive not just survive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Volunteer Personal Assistant to the CEO
Salary : Volunteer/ Expenses paid
Location: Remote / Onsite
Reports to: CEO
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to our CEO & Chairperson. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to handle a wide range of administrative and executive support tasks with professionalism and discretion.
Responsibilities:
Manage the CEO's calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
Prioritize conflicting appointments and ensure the CEO's schedule is optimized.
Serve as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
Screen and respond to emails, phone calls, and other communications on behalf of the CEO.
Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents as requested.
Maintain accurate records and files, both electronic and physical.
Organize and coordinate meetings, conferences, and special events, including logistics, agendas, and materials preparation.
Attend meetings as required, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
Arrange travel itineraries, accommodations, and transportation for the CEO and other key personnel.
Process travel expenses and reimbursements in a timely manner.
Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of special projects and initiatives as assigned by the CEO.
Track project deadlines, deliverables, and milestones.
Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
Maintain confidentiality in all communications and interactions.
Task Prioritization and Time Management:**
Proactively identify priorities and manage competing demands to ensure the CEO's time is optimized.
Anticipate needs and take initiative to address them effectively.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an executive assistant, personal assistant, or similar role supporting C-level executives.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
- Discretion and trustworthiness in handling confidential information.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join the dedicated team at Historic Croydon Airport and contribute to preserving and sharing the rich history of one of the world’s oldest airports. As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that visitors have a memorable and safe experience while exploring this historic site.
Responsibilities:
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Visitor Engagement:
- Greet and treat all visitors equally, with respect, and without discrimination.
- Provide knowledgeable and engaging information about the history of Croydon Airport.
- Assist with visitor inquiries and enhance their overall experience.
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Safety and Security:
- Be vigilant about the safety of visitors both inside and outside Airport House.
- Inform visitors of potential hazards, such as crossing kerbs or the road outside Airport House and using stairs within the building.
- Ensure visitors are aware of emergency exits and the evacuation procedure. Tour Guides should mention this at the start of each tour, and other volunteers should do so when appropriate.
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Operational Support:
- Arrive on time for Open Days to assist with setting up and closing down activities.
- Help maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the site throughout the day.
- Participate in team meetings and training sessions as required.
Qualifications:
- A keen interest in history and heritage, particularly in aviation and the history of Croydon Airport.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Commitment to treating all visitors with respect and without discrimination.
- Punctuality and reliability.
Training: All volunteers will undergo an induction process, including a review of the HCAT Induction document covering emergency exits and evacuation procedures.
Benefits:
- Be part of a passionate community dedicated to preserving an important historical site.
- Gain experience in heritage and museum operations.
- Meet and engage with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Contribute to the educational and cultural enrichment of visitors.
Application Process: If you are enthusiastic about history and enjoy engaging with the public, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: Hybrid
Salary: Unpaid
Commitment: 15-20 hours per week, work can be done at times to suit you with occasional time bound interviews and team meetings scheduled to suit your schedule (corporate speak for: ‘we’ll ask when works for you first!’)
Role length: 12 months +
About us
Go Inspire International C.I.C. is a women founded charity with the purpose of bringing women together to grow and thrive as a community. We believe that the world will be a better place when all women are supported to become the best versions of ourselves, and that this will allow us to better challenge the discrimination we face.
We do this by creating community centres for women, delivering wellbeing education through our events and media platform and creating a resource hub to connect women to all the information and support they need.
Our core values are equality, intersectionality, sustainability, social connection, excellence and fun. These values permeate everything we do here at Go Inspire.
If you’ve ever wanted to experience working in a place where you and your ambition are fully seen, appreciated and supported, and you want to join a really fun, high energy, full of laughs and mega supportive team then this is the opportunity for you.
Job Description
We’re looking for an ambitious, visionary and motivated Managing Director to work directly alongside our CEO to help us rapidly grow Go Inspire International C.I.C.. This will be a very fast paced role with lots of variety and will involve:
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Being a point of contact for our marketing and events staff
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Ensuring all activities are inline with our top level goals and objectives, values and purpose
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Working alongside the leadership team to develop and implement organisational goals and objectives in line with our values and purpose
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Creating data collection systems and processes
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Understanding data from our activities and collating and reporting this data to the leadership team and trustees board
Note: This role has been designed for a year to support in building and managing our systems and process but we would love to have you longer if it works for us both.
About you
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This is a fast paced, think on your feet kind of job so if perfect if you have bucket loads of enthusiasm and energy and like to learn on the go.
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You need to love people and be able to manage and motivate a team
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You gotta be hyper organised and shit hot at time management
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Any experience in developing and implementing organisational systems and processes is awesome.
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Need to have a team player mindset for this role, a huge part of it is making sure everyone is excited, engaged and on the same page.
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This is the role for you if you like variety, managing a team and a fast paced, think on your feet, high level strategy kind of thing.
Note: please do apply if you don’t tick all the above boxes. More than experience, we make decisions on team fit, willingness to grow and ambition
What we can give you
We care deeply about creating a team and environment that people love to be a part of, and not just so we can say that in our marketing! As such, we work hard to make sure that you:
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Are part of a connected team with regular meet ups and social events.
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Get the support to achieve your personal and professional goals.
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Get regular feedback to make sure you’re on track and growing.
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Have the opportunity to flex your creativity and propose and drive ideas forward.
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Be part of building an organisation that creates real positive impact in empowering women to not just survive, but to thrive.
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Work in a way that suits you and your unique needs, with support to identify your needs and implement solutions to meet them.
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And more than anything else, a team that sees you for who you are, and works to make sure you are reaching your true potential, your way.
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Amazing references.
And of course it goes without saying that fellow neurodiversies and those who think differently are so very welcome and celebrated in this space!
How to apply and what happens next
Please fill in the following application form, no need to attach a CV. If we think you could be a good fit we will invite you for an interview with the relevant member of the leadership team.
We will do our best to get back to you if we don’t think this role is for you but due to the high number of applications this isn’t always possible. If you don’t hear from us for two weeks do feel free to reach out, but often this means you didn’t get through to interviews this time.
Please don’t let this put you off from applying for other roles with us in the future though :) We love to hear from you and appreciate the time you put into the applications.
Any questions?
Get in touch with us!
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Marina (CEO)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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To deliver our mission we need to support our workforce to develop and grow, no matter how they learn or what their needs may be. We are looking for a volunteer to join our Learning and Development team to support us in achieving this goal.
You will play a pivotal part in ensuring our content is accessible to individuals of all abilities, thereby fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Initially, you will support us reviewing our mandatory compliance courses to help us make them more accessible. Your observations and insights will be invaluable in supporting us to make continuous improvements.
The types of things you will be involved in but not limited to are:
- Support us to evaluate the current accessibility of our training courses, resources, and materials.
- Collaborate with content creators to integrate accessibility best practices into the design and development process.
- Use your previous experience to offer guidance on the use of assistive technologies and adaptive strategies.
- To support the team to promote awareness of accessibility best practices for staff and volunteers via creation of resources, providing information to assist in knowledge sessions or one-to-one advice within the team.
- To help advocate for the importance of accessibility within the organisation.
We are flexible and open to discussing how much time you can commit to the role and, as the expert in this field, what you think will be needed.
The role is very much open to being home based with opportunities to visit our Bristol or London offices if located nearby.
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their race, class, sex, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. At Young Lives vs Cancer, we don’t just accept difference — we value it, we celebrate it, we nurture it, and we thrive off it.
We positively welcome your application irrespective of your background. We’re on a journey, and if you join us, you’ll be part of a community that’s committed to making a difference to the lives of children and young people with cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Learn to film and join the Battle of Ideas crew
WORLDbytes, the school of Citizen TV based in Hackney East London, are the key media partners for the Battle of Ideas festival 2024 at Church House Westminster in London.
This is a major weekend festival with over 100 debates and 400+ speakers from around the world- and you could be a part of the film crew. With different strands on social, political, scientific, academic and cultural discussions, this is an exciting and highly creditable event.
To be part of the film crew, no camera experience is necessary - the free film training we provide will ensure everyone is able to operate as a professional at this exciting event. A free festival weekend pass, travel expenses within London and refreshments will be provided. All volunteers will be credited on all resulting videos and references provided as required.
To take part, would be volunteers need to complete an online application and be available to attend an introductory meeting via zoom on 2nd October
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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.
The Personal Assistant role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to:
- Gain experience in the Third Sector.
- Develop their skills and management experience; or just simply 'give something back to their community'.
The role provides you with flexibility and autonomy at work. Where necessary, specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.
Main Responsibilities
- Managing organisation of meetings and appointment
- Organising events and conferences
- Managing databases
- Implementing and maintaining procedures and administrative systems
- Liaising with staff
- Miscellaneous tasks to support the team.
General tasks
- Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.
Essential:
- You will need to have good written skills.
- Well-organised, proactive, and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
- Good time management
- To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Strong team player
- Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed.
- Able to participate at least 12 hours a week (2 days, 6 hours each day)
Desirable
- Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
- Proficiency in Microsoft and Excel.
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours of commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.
Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.
Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
Expected hours: No less than 12 per week
Benefits: Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
ClientEarth is an environmental law charity with a unique focus – using the power of the law to bring about systemic change that protects all life on Earth. We strive for a healthy planet where nature and all people can thrive together. A planet with resilient, species-rich ecosystems; a safe and stable climate; an environment that is free of toxins, with clean air, soil, and water – all underpinned by strong environmental justice and rule of law.
Headquartered in London, and with offices in Beijing, Berlin, Brussels, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Madrid, and Warsaw, our approach is increasingly global. Founded in 2007, ClientEarth now employs nearly 300 people in nine offices, working in over 60 countries.
Our Board of Trustees is responsible for agreeing ClientEarth’s overall programmatic and financial strategy; approving the annual budget; and ensuring sound governance, administration, and financial management.
As some of our Trustees reach the end of their tenure in 2024 and early 2025, and as we look to the challenges and opportunities ahead, we want to recruit an additional two or three new Trustees to help strengthen ClientEarth’s impact.
We are seeking outstanding people with diverse insights and experiences to help support this unique organisation in its next chapter. Will you join us?
The general skills and experience required of Trustees are:
- A commitment to ClientEarth’s mission and values
- Knowledge of or a strong interest in conservation, biodiversity, climate change, and social justice.
- Strategic vision, sound and independent judgment, and an understanding of the opportunities and challenges of working in a global organisation.
- An understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Leadership experience, whether in the NGO sector, finance, business, strategic communications, tech, law, or other relevant sectors.
Highly desirable:
- An ability to serve on and potentially Chair our People & Culture Committee.
- Significant and/or relevant experience working in the EU, Asia, or South America
Trustee Time Commitment
Each Trustee is expected to be able to dedicate sufficient time to the role. We estimate that Trustees commit on average 8-10 days a year, not including travel.
Terms and Compensation
The Trustees serve a three-year term, and will be eligible for re-appointment for one additional term. Trustee roles are not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although Board-related travel expenses may be claimed.
- Closing Date: 30 September 2024
- First Interview Dates: Late October 2024
- Expected Start Date: 28 November 2024
Further information
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits they bring. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and positively welcome applications from people from many different backgrounds.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise us of these so that we can make appropriate arrangements
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Children with Voices as a Volunteer PR and Marketing Manager! In this role, you'll drive our PR and marketing strategies to amplify our mission and enhance community visibility. You'll be responsible for crafting compelling messages, promoting programs and events, and engaging with media and the public. This role is perfect for a creative and proactive individual with PR and marketing experience, eager to make a real impact and contribute to our growth. Bring your skills and passion to help us spread our message far and wide!
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop and implement comprehensive PR strategies to boost the organisation's reputation and visibility.
- Cultivate relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to secure press coverage and interviews.
- Write captivating press releases, media pitches, and materials to convey key messages and announcements.
- Plan, execute, and evaluate marketing campaigns to promote events, programs, and fundraising initiatives.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all marketing materials.
- Craft compelling content for press releases, blog posts, social media, newsletters, and other marketing collateral.
- Develop engaging visuals, videos, and graphics to support marketing campaigns and storytelling efforts.
- Oversee the organisation's digital marketing channels, including website, social media, email, and online advertising.
- Monitor performance metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of digital marketing efforts.
- Develop promotional strategies and materials to drive attendance and participation in organisational events and activities.
- Develop and enforce brand guidelines to maintain brand identity and reputation.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries and interview requests.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communications, or a related field (preferred).
- Proven experience in public relations, marketing, or communications, with a focus on non-profit organisations or social causes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and messages.
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Join our amazing team and make a real difference to people living with sight loss. Help create a welcoming and safe environment for people to share their experiences, ask questions and support each other and connect with a local community in a group setting via Facebook.
In this role you will be:
• Managing group membership – authorising Requests to Join.
• Creating a warm and welcoming environment.
• Supporting group conversations.
• Working with a Volunteer Moderator Team to create engaging content for the Group.
• Ensuring House Rules are followed and content is appropriate.
What you’ll gain from the role:
• An opportunity to give something back.
• A chance to build a strong community.
• A sense of achievement through the difference you make.
• A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people
• An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies.
In return for donating your time we will provide:
• A rewarding experience.
• A great Induction and training.
• A supportive manager.
• Regular updates and catchups.
• Expenses.
• An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.
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Join our amazing team and make a real difference to people living with sight loss. Help create a welcoming and safe environment for people to share their experiences, ask questions and support each other and connect with a local community in a group setting via Facebook. In this role you will be: • Managing group membership – authorising Requests to Join. • Creating a warm and welcoming environment. • Supporting group conversations. • Working with a Volunteer Moderator Team to create engaging content for the Group. • Ensuring House Rules are followed and content is appropriate. What you’ll gain from the role: • An opportunity to give something back. • A chance to build a strong community. • A sense of achievement through the difference you make. • A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people • An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies. In return for donating your time we will provide: • A rewarding experience. • A great Induction and training. • A supportive manager. • Regular updates and catchups. • Expenses. • An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.
What skills and experience are needed?
- An understanding and interest in maximising the benefits of social media platforms. A willingness to learn about local services and activities to inform the community as appropriate. Interested in helping people get the information they need. Good communication skills.
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Would you get a buzz from being part of a team of volunteers dedicated to helping animals in need, working mainly from home at a time that suits you?
Primary responsibilities of the Branch Secretary
- To act as principal communications trustee managing and maintaining the administrative affairs of the branch.
- To act as the main contact point for all branch communications with the national Society, the branch committee and the branch membership.
- Order and distribute RSPCA stationary, leaflets, posters and other fundraising and promotional material.
- Arrange branch meetings, usually 11 per year, there is no meeting in December, meetings generally last about 2 hours and are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. ⅔ of meetings are held virtually.
- Ensure all branch committee decisions are implemented and actions completed.
- Arrange the branch AGM Including the compilation and distribution of the annual report, nominations and agenda in line with the strict timetable laid down in the branch rules.
- Arrange the timely dissemination of the contents of all correspondence and literature received by the branch, ensuring availability to all committee members, and reply to all branch correspondence where necessary.
- Liaise with the Branch Support Specialist and group chief inspector and notify them of all branch meetings.
- Monitor the secretary's email address, issue the newsletters, issue any one off appeals.
Training is available.
Some times of the year are much busier than others. For example April when the Annual Report needs to be done, May when all the calling notices for the AGM need to be sent out and in June when everything needs to be prepared ready for the AGM.
Experience/skills/knowledge/personal qualities required
Applicants will need to be able to prioritise/organise a workload, being tactful but clear, have basic computer skills, understanding confidentiality and working independently whilst keeping everyone informed and accept the ethos of the RSPCA. Training is available.
Location
Working from home with occasional visits to team meetings in Macclesfield, Congleton and Buxton areas.
Times and preferred duration of commitment
A few hours a week minimum
We hope you are interested in volunteering for our branch.
Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. We will ask you to provide contact details for two referees, and dependent on the position, you may need to sign an agreement and undergo specific training before starting the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join our amazing team and make a real difference to people living with sight loss. Help create a welcoming and safe environment for people to share their experiences, ask questions and support each other and connect with a local community in a group setting via Facebook. In this role you will be: • Managing group membership – authorising Requests to Join. • Creating a warm and welcoming environment. • Supporting group conversations. • Working with a Volunteer Moderator Team to create engaging content for the Group. • Ensuring House Rules are followed and content is appropriate. What you’ll gain from the role: • An opportunity to give something back. • A chance to build a strong community. • A sense of achievement through the difference you make. • A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people • An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies. In return for donating your time we will provide: • A rewarding experience. • A great Induction and training. • A supportive manager. • Regular updates and catchups. • Expenses. • An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.
Location
Region
- Wales
Home based
- This role is home based
Additional location information
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Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Ceredigion, Torfaen, Glamorgan, Newport, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Rhondda Cynon Taff
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- An understanding and interest in maximising the benefits of social media platforms. A willingness to learn about local services and activities to inform the community as appropriate. Interested in helping people get the information they need. Good communication skills.
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Following the decisions of the 2023 Conference, the Methodist Church seeks to appoint additional members for its Nominations Committee.
The purpose, role and remit of the Nominations Committee are set out in the report on Oversight and Trusteeship to the 2023 Conference. The Committee exists to ensure that the nominations which are made to the Conference or the Methodist Council (from 2024, the Connexional Council) for appointment to the Connexional Council, the Missions Committee, the Ministries Committee, the Resourcing Committee and any other bodies the Conference or Council refers to it are brought as a result of processes which conform to the requirements for the body concerned and in accordance with the church’s principles for Justice, Dignity and Solidarity.
Members of the Committee are appointed annually by the Conference and would usually serve for a period of four years.
The Nomination Committee has four main responsibilities:
- To scrutinise and to sign off the (volunteer) role descriptors for a member of the Connexional Council or one of the committees in order that a seat could be advertised.
- To agree that the process of recruitment for a particular role has been followed correctly and in line with HR recruitment policies and the JDS strategy.
- To work with the chairs of the bodies concerned on a periodic review of those appointed to such bodies to ensure that the committees continue to function appropriately. The Nomination Committee will also advise the Connexional Council on matters concerned with training of those appointed to such bodies.
- To bring nominations with reasoned statements to the Conference or Connexional Council as required in each case.
Expectations
- Attendance at monthly meetings. The committee meets online and usually for no longer than an hour each month
- Willingness able to read and comment on draft paperwork for recruitment processes.
- Willingness to respond promptly to e-mail communications to sign off paperwork between meetings as necessary.
- Willingness to share particular expertise and experience in the fields of recruiting, discernment and EDI.
- Willingness to serve on interview panels or participate in other ways in a discernment process.
The Committee requires a range of experience and expertise, including the knowledge of HR, recruitment and discernment processes; experience of serving on connexional committees in the Methodist Church; understanding of protected characteristics and the diverse gifts that potential candidates for roles might offer.
To apply: Please read the supplementary documents (see the above link and below) andfill in an on-line Expression of Interest Form via this website.
The opportunity has no set deadline for when applications will close.
Applications will be reviewed an ongoing basis.
Interview date: tbc
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
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