Community Champion Volunteer Roles
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Fundraising Volunteer
Thank you for your interest to become a Fundraising Volunteer at Cats Protection!
Our vision is a society where every cat has their best possible life because they are protected, cared for and understood by everyone.
We are a movement of people championing the welfare of cats. We lead society in a richer understanding of all cats and care for those that need our help.
Our Purpose is to to help people see the world through cats’ eyes
Our brand new Community Fundraising Hub is here to support you in this role, so there's never been a better time to get involved!
A bit about this role:
As a charity we can help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations from our supporters. Raising funds is a key role in our charity, helping to raise the vital funds needed to help more cats and kittens in need.
As a fundraising volunteer, we will support you every step of the way to ensure your time at Cats Protection is a positive and rewarding one. Whatever time you can give really does make a big difference We have lots of exciting activities to choose from for example attending a fundraising event, fundraising online, promoting fundraising activities on social media, handling administrative tasks, or contributing to the development of new fundraising ideas. Whatever your skill set, this role could be perfect for you!
What can you expect to be doing?
As a flexible role, you have the choice to be involved in the following:
- face-to-face fundraising – organising or helping with fundraising events, attending supermarket collections and monitoring collection boxes.
- online fundraising – assisting with online appeals, increasing social media engagement to maximise funds raised.
- bringing new ideas! We always love to come up with new ideas to raise funds for cats and we’d love to help bring yours to life.
- engaging with your local branch and Fundraising Hub and feeling like an integral part of the team.
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge though Cats Protection’s learn online system, providing you with the skills to thrive as a fundraiser. You’ll also have the chance to meet new people and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers. Money raised by our volunteers enables us to put cats first. Cats are at the centre of all we do. We care for them, ensure their welfare, and help others to understand and better support them.
We're looking for someone with:
- Sympathetic to cats and our values
- Happy to be part of a team of dedicated volunteers and employees.
- Flexible and adaptable to different events/activities
- Open to new ideas and ways of fundraising
Time expectation
This role is very flexible, often certain times of the year are busier than others. You can choose your level of involvement to suit your schedule.
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 well being of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we encounter as part of our activities.
Applicants will be asked to complete and application and provide details for two references
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Fundraising Volunteer
Thank you for your interest to become a Fundraising Volunteer at Cats Protection!
Our vision is a society where every cat has their best possible life because they are protected, cared for and understood by everyone.
We are a movement of people championing the welfare of cats. We lead society in a richer understanding of all cats and care for those that need our help.
Our Purpose is to to help people see the world through cats’ eyes
Our brand new Community Fundraising Hub is here to support you in this role, so there's never been a better time to get involved!
A bit about this role:
As a charity we can help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations from our supporters. Raising funds is a key role in our charity, helping to raise the vital funds needed to help more cats and kittens in need.
As a fundraising volunteer, we will support you every step of the way to ensure your time at Cats Protection is a positive and rewarding one. Whatever time you can give really does make a big difference We have lots of exciting activities to choose from for example attending a fundraising event, fundraising online, promoting fundraising activities on social media, handling administrative tasks, or contributing to the development of new fundraising ideas. Whatever your skill set, this role could be perfect for you!
What can you expect to be doing?
As a flexible role, you have the choice to be involved in the following:
- face-to-face fundraising – organising or helping with fundraising events, attending supermarket collections and monitoring collection boxes.
- online fundraising – assisting with online appeals, increasing social media engagement to maximise funds raised.
- bringing new ideas! We always love to come up with new ideas to raise funds for cats and we’d love to help bring yours to life.
- engaging with your local branch and Fundraising Hub and feeling like an integral part of the team.
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge though Cats Protection’s learn online system, providing you with the skills to thrive as a fundraiser. You’ll also have the chance to meet new people and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers. Money raised by our volunteers enables us to put cats first. Cats are at the centre of all we do. We care for them, ensure their welfare, and help others to understand and better support them.
We're looking for someone with:
- Sympathetic to cats and our values
- Happy to be part of a team of dedicated volunteers and employees.
- Flexible and adaptable to different events/activities
- Open to new ideas and ways of fundraising
Time expectation
This role is very flexible, often certain times of the year are busier than others. You can choose your level of involvement to suit your schedule.
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 well being of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we encounter as part of our activities.
Applicants will be asked to complete and application and provide details for two references
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Organisation
Global's Make Some Noise is the in-house grant-making charity of Global, the Media and Entertainment group. We harness the assets of Global to raise funds, awareness and skills for small charities supporting the people who need it most in their communities.
We have proudly raised over £34 million for more than 400 UK charities since our launch in 2014. Last year we funded crucial work at 59 charities across the country, granting over £2.5m. A further 20 charities benefitted from access to small grants to achieve a transformational organisation development aim. This financial support will change more than 24,000 lives in the UK, with thousands more family members indirectly benefitting.
This is our ten-year anniversary, and we are at a pivotal moment looking at opportunities to significantly grow and amplify our impact. This is an exciting time to be launching our Philanthropy Development Committee and we are excited to be seeking someone to lead this and join our Trustee Board.
The Role
This is your opportunity to make a real impact for communities across the UK. We’re looking for a driven, passionate, and ambitious individual to join our Board of Trustees and lead our new Philanthropy Development Committee (PDC), with the aim of raising £1 million over the next two years. As Chair of the PDC, you will create this Committee, help shape its terms of reference, and recruit its members, drawing on a mix of high net worth individuals, foundations, and possibly corporates. You’ll be supported by our charity team in these endeavours and will also provide guidance and advice to our team on its outreach. This is an incredible opportunity to make a significant community impact.
Person Specification
We welcome applications from people with a range of different backgrounds.
We are particularly looking for applications from individuals who are passionate about our ambitions and objectives and have the willingness and ability to invite professional and personal networks to support the charity. Our Chair of the new Philanthropy Development Committee will be a strong and credible leader with:
- A passion for the aims of Global's Make Some Noise.
- A proven track record of leadership in either the voluntary, public or commercial sectors.
- Experience on committees, panels or boards.
- A commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Understanding of the voluntary sector and a commitment to developing this knowledge in support of the charity and its plans.
- Enthusiasm for commercial radio and an interest in the media industry.
- A proven track record of leading one or more successful fundraising drives
Further Information
For comprehensive information about Global's Make Some Noise and the role responsibilities, please download the Candidate Information Pack.
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please provide:
• An up-to-date CV
• A supporting statement of no more than 1 side of A4, outlining your experience, motivations and suitability for the role.
All applications are being handled by our recruitment partner, Trustees Unlimited (part of the Russam group).
All applications should be sent to Trustees Unlimited (details via the website).
If you have any difficulty uploading your application or if you would like to have an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter - Managing Partner, Charities.
Application Closing Date: Friday 27th September 2024
1st Stage Interviews with Global Make Some Noise: w/c 7th and 14th October 2024
2nd Stage Interviews with Global Make Some Noise: w/c 21st and 28th October 2024
We look forward to recieving your application.
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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!
Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. The Prince’s Trust couldn’t function without the support of thousands of volunteers across the UK, who can offer a vital network to young people facing significant barriers to jobs, education, or training.
Our employability and progression mentors support young people thorugh 121's to develop their confidence and skills and achieve a positive outcome. If you have experience within Health and Social Care, you can support groups of young people through assisting and leading on delivering sessions.
If you have a background in H&SC, you will assist and lead in delivering Healthcare-specific sessions such as Infection Control, Adult Support and Protection and Values Based Recruitment, providing guidance and encouragement to develop young people’s knowledge and employability skills. There will be session plans and training provided for this, so that you feel confident and equipped to deliver the sessions to a group of young people.
The Prince’s Trust is looking for volunteers to develop young people’s employability skills, e.g., CV reviews and mock interviews and help them search for jobs in H&SC. You will be a vital resource assisting with deciphering job descriptions and suitability criteria to support young people to make an informed choice about the jobs they apply for. You will also provide a framework to encourage self-development activities and resilience as part of being job-ready for H&SC. During the first few months of the young person’s employment; you will provide guidance and support while they are adjusting to the work and the environment.
By volunteering to be a mentor with The Prince’s Trust within our Health and Social Care (H&SC) project, you will be helping to shape the next generation of healthcare workers. You will be working 121 with Young People who want to work in H&SC and need your support to get there.
Mentoring partnerships with a young person usually last around six months and will take about an hour of your time once a week. Most mentor meetings occur virtually in a provision provided by the Trust and will flex around your and the young person’s availability. You do not have to have a background in H&SC to apply for this role although it would be preferable - however, if you have specific skills of H&SC background, please let us know on your application.
Knowledge and skills important to the role:
- Building trust with young people from various backgrounds – mentoring skills, great communicator, positive, encouraging, giving and receiving constructive corrective feedback and reinforcing learning and progress.
- Being a role model with experience or a growth and progress story that young people can relate to.
- Experience in job searches, the application process, and interview experiences.
In return for your valuable time, we provide the benefits of being part of a dedicated community of colleagues and volunteers, the satisfaction of directly impacting our success, and the undoubted personal development and pleasure that comes from working for the cause of, or directly with, children and young people, the majority of whom face significant barriers and have significant challenges to overcome.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
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!
Citizens Advice LeicesterShire is an independent and local non-profit organisation. Our purpose is “Sharing knowledge to transform lives”. By listening to the needs of our communities and clients, we act to provide accessible, high-quality information, advice and education to anyone who needs it. We empower individuals with the tools and support they need to build resilience and thrive. By working in partnership with national and local organisations, we’re able to advocate for a fairer society, amplifying the voices of those often unheard. We demonstrate and uphold our values: we care, we help, we excel and we challenge to achieve positive outcomes for the people we help. Last year we supported over 31,000 people across Leicester and Leicestershire, securing them £14 million in additional income.
We are looking for trustees to join our board. As a trustee, you'll help us:
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Set our strategy and direction
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Ensure we’re financially sustainable
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Monitor our performance and impact
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Make sure we’re meeting the needs of our community
You don’t need specific qualifications but we’re looking for someone who is:
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Passionate about social justice, our purpose and our values
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A strategic thinker able to see the big picture and develop long-term plans
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A good listener and communicator
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Collaborative and willing to contribute their unique skills and experience
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Experience in one or more of the following areas: governance, finance, fundraising, legal, HR or marketing would be particularly welcome.
This is a voluntary role, but the rewards are invaluable:
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Make a different in your community
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Develop your skills, experience and gain valuable insight in the non-profit sector
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Work in a supportive and friendly environment with a dedicated team of staff and volunteers
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Be part of something bigger than yourself and help build a more resilient community in LeicesterShire
We'll cover your expenses: we value your time and commitment and want to ensure serving as a trustee is accessible to everyone.
Visit our website to read the complete trustee pack and apply. We'd love to hear from you! Our CEO is also happy to have an informal chat if you have any questions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Can you help shape and support Rambert School to ensure it remains a centre of global excellence in dance education?
Who we are
Rambert School’s mission is to provide world-leading conservatoire training and education in ballet and contemporary dance, embracing individuality and innovation, while being deeply rooted in tradition and technical rigour. Our student body is purposefully small but diverse, with just 45 undergraduates from all over the world accepted each year to benefit from intimate and intensive training.
The role
Can you help shape and support Rambert School to ensure it remains a centre of global excellence in dance education?
Rambert School is a world leading centre of ballet and contemporary dance training; a dance education sector innovator shaping new generations of dance professionals to the highest standard. Our international influence and reputation honours the name of Marie Rambert, the iconic Polish dance pioneer of the Ballets Russes who founded the School in the UK in 1920. Under Rambert’s guiding light, the Rambert School and the Company which flowered from it, became synonymous with technical excellence and creativity.
We are looking for new Trustees who will bring a breadth of professional and personal experience and expertise to the Board. We are at a crucial stage in our strategic development and are looking for Trustees who can make a positive impact by broadening our horizons and shaping strategy.
They will champion and support our reach into new communities, help us to develop new income streams, build on our national and international reputation and ensure that Rambert School continues to teach world class students for the next 100 years. Our new Trustees will share the School’s belief that dance, choreography and creativity can transform the lives of young people and society more broadly.
We are looking for individuals with the passion, lived experience and interpersonal skills to join our welcoming Board of Trustees. Members of our Board reflect the Nolan Principles in their work, and are committed, supportive and generous with their time and goodwill. They bring integrity, compassion, independent judgement, a willingness to speak their minds, and an ability to listen and collaborate with others. We believe that lived experience, professional knowledge and background are of equal value and importance and this is fundamental to the recruitment process for new Trustees.
We warmly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, who will bring a fresh perspective and a range of expertise and experience to the Board. We are eager to meet both applicants with existing Trustee experience and those who are new to being a Trustee.
We have a thorough induction process and will provide the appropriate information, training and support to all new Trustees. Trustees are appointed initially for three years, with an option to serve for up to a further two terms. The role is not remunerated, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. The role carries legal responsibilities. Further information on being a charity Trustee and what is involved can be found on the Government’s website
We are seeking two new Trustees and are particularly interested in those with skills and experience in the following key areas:
- Digital Strategy & Infrastructure
- Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
- Facilities, Infrastructure & Architecture
- Finance
- IT Systems
- Social Media
Meeting frequency and tenure
- 3 main board meetings per year – plus additional committee meetings, Board Away Days, performances and special events.
- 50% of meetings in-person / 50% of meetings online.
- 3-year appointment with the possibility of extending to 6 or 9 years
Deadline: 30 September 2024
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Volunteer Fundraising Events Organiser
Thank you for your interest to become a Fundraising Volunteer at Cats Protection!
Our vision is a society where every cat has their best possible life because they are protected, cared for and understood by everyone.
We are a movement of people championing the welfare of cats. We lead society in a richer understanding of all cats and care for those that need our help.
Our Purpose is to to help people see the world through cats’ eyes
Our brand new Community Fundraising Hub is here to support you in this role, so there's never been a better time to get involved!
A bit about this role:
As a charity we can help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations from our supporters. Raising funds is a key role in our charity, helping to raise the vital funds needed to help more cats and kittens in need.
As a fundraising volunteer, we will support you every step of the way to ensure your time at Cats Protection is a positive and rewarding one. Whatever time you can give really does make a big difference We have lots of exciting activities to choose from for example attending a fundraising event, fundraising online, promoting fundraising activities on social media, handling administrative tasks, or contributing to the development of new fundraising ideas. Whatever your skill set, this role could be perfect for you!
What can you expect to be doing?
As a flexible role, you have the choice to be involved in the following:
- face-to-face fundraising – organising or helping with fundraising events, attending supermarket collections and monitoring collection boxes.
- online fundraising – assisting with online appeals, increasing social media engagement to maximise funds raised.
- bringing new ideas! We always love to come up with new ideas to raise funds for cats and we’d love to help bring yours to life.
- engaging with your local branch and Fundraising Hub and feeling like an integral part of the team.
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge though Cats Protection’s learn online system, providing you with the skills to thrive as a fundraiser. You’ll also have the chance to meet new people and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers. Money raised by our volunteers enables us to put cats first. Cats are at the centre of all we do. We care for them, ensure their welfare, and help others to understand and better support them.
We're looking for someone with:
- Sympathetic to cats and our values
- Happy to be part of a team of dedicated volunteers and employees.
- Flexible and adaptable to different events/activities
- Open to new ideas and ways of fundraising
Time expectation
This role is very flexible, often certain times of the year are busier than others. You can choose your level of involvement to suit your schedule.
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 well being of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we encounter as part of our activities.
Applicants will be asked to complete and application and provide details for two references
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Citizens Advice Esher & District is a well-established local advice charity that is seeking a HR professional to joins its trustee board and help deliver effective people management policies and plans. If you’re excited to help us have the right team in place to meet the advice needs of our local community in Surrey, we would love to hear from you.
Our Trustee Board is responsible for providing us with strategic thinking. As our Human Resources expert on the Board, you will work alongside the Chair, Personnel Sub-committee and Chief Executive to:
- Provide strategic and occasional operational advice on issues such as recruitment, employment contracts and remuneration
- Take a lead in reviewing the charity’s people management policies and procedures
- Advise on workforce planning and engagement to deliver our short and long term objectives
- Chair our Personnel sub-committee, setting the agenda for each six-monthly meeting and helping to prepare agenda papers
As a member of the Trustee Board, you will be responsible for:
● Maintaining an awareness of how our charity is operating
● Reading papers for Board meetings and attending six meetings per year
● Working on specific projects with other trustees or staff to further the strategic objectives of the charity
● Taking an active discussion during Board meetings and working with other trustees to:
- set policy and strategy direction, set targets and evaluate the performance of the charity
- ensure that all the finances and supporting financial control systems of the charity are in order
- monitor the financial position of the charity ensuring that it operates within its means and objectives
- monitor how well the service meets the needs of the local community
- ensure that the service plans for the recruitment and turnover of staff and volunteers
- review its own work and how effectively it operates including action for improvement
Person Specification
We need someone who either lives, works or studies in Elmbridge who has:
- HR experience with current knowledge of UK employment law, policy and practice, including compensation and benefits
- A commitment to the Citizens Advice organisation
- An understanding of the differences between managing the rights of employees and managing the rights of volunteers
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
We are particularly keen to achieve a more diverse Board of Trustees and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Experience of Citizens Advice work is not required.
Time commitment
Our Trustees are expected to attend six board meetings each year. These normally take place on a Monday evening, alternating between 5-7pm and 7pm-9pm, at our office in Esher. There is an option to join most meetings online, although we encourage meeting in person. Reading preparation for each Board meeting will take around one-two hours. All Citizens Advice Trustees are required to complete a small number of e-learning courses each year.
You will also be asked to Chair and prepare papers for our Personnel sub-committee which meets six-monthly, and to offer ad-hoc support relevant to your expertise.
What difference will you make?
People with good local knowledge and strategic vision can really help us to develop a service that meets the changing advice needs of our community.
More specifically, your input will help us to recruit and retain staff and volunteers and achieve a sustainable future. Without this, we risk having to cut our service to local residents and workers - and the most vulnerable members of society will have nowhere else to turn.
What's in it for you?
Citizens Advice is a well-respected and influential organisation. This is an opportunity to help develop this much-needed charity at a local level, making a real difference to people's lives.
As well as intellectual stimulation, the role will provide you with practical management experience of the voluntary sector to help develop your career.
Initial induction and training takes place in-house, online and through peer support but there some opportunity to attend national Citizens Advice conferences. Travel expenses to any events are paid.
We are a friendly Board, keen to welcome new members.
We exist to shape a society where people face far fewer problems.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Role
As a Flyer Distributor you will play a crucial role in helping to raise awareness about our services and events within the Enfield community. You will be responsible for disseminating promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, and event announcements to various locations within the Enfield area.
- Distribute promotional materials provided by Age UK Enfield to designated locations across the Enfield area. This may include community centers, libraries, local businesses, healthcare facilities, and other relevant locations.
- Engage with members of the public in a friendly and courteous manner while distributing flyers. Answer any questions they may have about Age UK Enfield's services and provide basic information about upcoming events or initiatives.
- Keep accurate records of the locations visited and the quantity of promotional materials distributed. Report back to the supervisor on to provide updates on distribution progress.
- Act as an ambassador for Age UK Enfield by promoting the organisation's mission, values, and services to the community. Help to increase brand recognition and visibility within the local area.
General Key Skills:
- Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
- Comfortable with walking and standing for long periods in various weather conditions.
- Maintaining professionalism and addressing public inquiries effectively.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality, with a strong sense of responsibility.
Time Commitment
2-4 hours Between 10 am - 2 pm (there are other volunteer opportunities available)
Requirements
A DBS Enhanced check will be required. Training to be provided around safeguarding.
Other Information
Please note: It is a unpaid position however travel costs and other volunteering expenses will be covered.
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.
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We’re looking for an IT professional to join our Board and provide thought-leadership on our digital and IT strategy, including guiding us through Cyber Essentials accreditation. If you can help us use technology to improve our local advice service, we would love to hear from you.
As our digital and IT expert, you will work alongside the Chair, Chief Executive and the external IT support company we use to:
- Ensure our IT operating systems and equipment are fit for purpose
- Guide the charity through the work needed to obtain Cyber Essentials accreditation
- Advise how we can use technology to improve our service to clients
- Translate the risks and opportunities of IT for other trustees
- Take the lead in evaluating IT related proposals for the Board.
We need someone who either lives, works or studies in Elmbridge (or the surrounding area) and who has:
- Demonstrable experience of delivering IT and business change management
- Experience of IT strategy planning and execution
- A good understanding of cyber security including obtaining Cyber Security Accreditation
- A good understanding of Microsoft 365 multi-factor authentication
- Experience of business continuity and disaster recover planning
- A good understanding of risk management
- A commitment to the Citizens Advice organisation
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
- We are particularly keen to achieve a more diverse board of trustees and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Experience of Citizens Advice work is not required.
Time commitment
Our trustees are expected to attend six board meetings each year. These normally take place on a Monday evening, at our office in Esher. Reading preparation for each board meeting will take around one-two hours. All Citizens Advice trustees are required to complete a small number of e-learning courses each year.
In addition, as the IT lead, you will need to have time to participate in various IT discussions with our management team and with the IT support company we use. This work may average around 1-2 hours a week.
What difference will you make?
People with good local knowledge and strategic vision can really help us to develop a service that meets the changing advice needs of our community.
More specifically, your input will help us to reach more people and provide more timely advice.
What's in it for the volunteer?
Citizens Advice is a well-respected and influential organisation. This is an opportunity to help develop this much-needed charity at a local level, really making a difference to people's lives.
As well as intellectual stimulation, the role will provide you with practical management experience of the voluntary sector to help develop your career.
Initial induction and training takes place in-house and through peer support but there is the opportunity to attend national Citizens Advice conferences and seminars. Travel expenses to these events are paid.
We are a business-like but friendly board, keen to welcome new members.
We exist to shape a society where people face far fewer problems.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Lead transformative sports initiatives and wellness programs that promote both mental and physical health. As the Sports and Wellness Programme Manager at Barawak, you will champion initiatives that empower our community to achieve holistic well-being.
Role Description
Introduction to the Sports and Wellness Programme at Barawak
Energize your service to the community with purpose at the forefront of Barawak's Sports and Wellness Programme, where we embrace the transformative power of physical activity and mental resilience. In direct alignment with our objective to nurture a community in peak health, this service line is a catalyst for change, advocating for holistic wellness and mental health. Our strategic vision is to launch groundbreaking sports and wellness initiatives that do more than just engage the body; they invigorate the mind and nourish the spirit.
Our mission through this service line is to offer a sanctuary of health and well-being that resonates with our broader vision of a community where every individual thrives. By integrating innovative sports programs and mental well-being activities, we're not only enhancing personal health but also fostering communal vitality. This initiative is a pledge to our community—a commitment to a future where wellness is woven into the fabric of our everyday lives, empowering the Afro-Hebrew community to soar to new heights of achievement and fulfillment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Plan and execute the Sports and Wellness strategy and service line: Improve physical health and mental well-being through sports and related activities by launching novel sports and wellness initiatives that prioritize agility and holistic health.
• Forward-thinking initiatives: design and launch innovative sports and wellness initiatives that promote physical agility and holistic health within the community. These should include sessions for mental and physical well-being like football, exercise, and self-defence classes.
• Make discretionary referrals to subsidised counselling.
• Offer subsidised programmes for mental and physical wellbeing: champion mental health awareness by offering subsidised programs for mental and physical well-being, including access to wellbeing workshops.
2. Measure performance: Keep accurate count of thefrequency and attendance of sports, counselling and wellness sessions; and the self-reported improvement in participants' mental and physical health after sessions. 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 Sports and Wellness resources, speakers or information.
• Fundraising & Financial Management Team: Collaborate with this team to conduct fundraising activities and financial planning for the Sports and Wellness service line. Identify diverse revenue streams, such as grants, donations, corporate sponsorships, fundraising events for the Sports and Wellness service.
• Volunteer Engagement Team: Work with this team to recruit, train and manage volunteers to support the Sports and Wellness service delivery.
• Marketing Outreach & Advocacy: work with this team to enhance visibility of the Sports and Wellnessservice 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, strategy and objectives. Collaborate on monitoring and evaluation efforts to assess Sports and Wellness 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 relieve the poverty of persons and families of African and Caribbean decent.
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We're looking for three new individuals to join our Trust Board and help us deliver our vision to be champions of excellence in girls’ education.
This is an exciting time to join the Girls’ Learning Trust, as we emerge from the impact of the pandemic and build towards our future. The Trust is financially strong, is led by a team of talented individuals, and all our schools are high performing. Our governance is professional and robust, and we are now looking at the next stage of our development with a new CEO and Executive Leadership Team at the helm of the Trust.
As we look to our medium-term future, we recognise the importance of succession planning and ensuring that we have individuals with the right level of experience in the organisation’s governance. A number of our longest serving Trustees are due to finish their terms of office over the next two years, and we are therefore recruiting a ‘wave’ of three new individuals to join our Board. This will give us the perfect blend of renewal within our current membership, as well as set the organisation up positively for the future.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Strategic Leadership: approving and championing the vision, ethos and strategy of the Trust.
- Accountability: holding the organisation and each other to account for driving up educational standards and financial performance.
- People: ensuring the Trust recruits, retains and develops staff with the right skills, experience, qualities and capacity.
- Structures: approving and upholding the governance structure that reinforces clearly defined roles and responsibilities, and ensures the right decisions are made by the right people at the right time.
- Compliance: ensuring the Trust complies with statutory and contractual requirements as required by relevant regulation.
- Evaluation: continually monitoring and reporting against key indicators to improve quality and impact.
The successful candidates:
Although we’re open to individuals from a wide range of backgrounds (your skills and values matter to us more than anything), we’re particularly keen to hear from those with an experience in financial management, estates management and education leadership.
Our commitment:
The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and trustees to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
As well as verification of identity, we ask all Trustees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and any further checks deemed appropriate to establish your suitability.
Closing Date 1 October 2024
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic individual to lead the Board of Trustees of Nottingham Contemporary. This is an exciting time to join us, as the gallery marks its 15th anniversary whilst looking forward to its next chapter.
As Chair of Trustees, you will be an effective and influential ambassador for Nottingham Contemporary and have a personal commitment to our ethos, vision and values. You will have the ability to balance the strategic challenges faced within the sector with a supportive and creative leadership style.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for an individual with previous Trustee experience to support the Director and collaborative leadership team, to build upon current successes and to identify new opportunities for future sustainability.
Main Duties of the Role
Please look at the supporting documents to find out more about the organisation and the role.
Time Commitment
Estimated at an average of 2 days per month.
To Chair 4 (from 2025 – 5) full Board meetings per year and to attend the Finance and Audit Committee meetings, of which there are up to 6 per year. Regular 1:1’s with the Director and up to 2 Board Development/Away Days per annum. You will be invited to voluntarily attend the 3 exhibition openings per year and other fundraising, networking and promotional functions.
Some meetings may be able to be accessed remotely; however, the attendance of the Chair is felt to be beneficial as regularly as possible.
Interviews
Closing date for applications: 11 October 2024, 12.00 midday
First interviews: week commencing 4 November 2024
Second interviews: week commencing 18 November 2024
Remuneration
The role, as defined by the Charity Commission, is an unpaid voluntary position. Expenses incurred taking part in Board business, such as travel, caring or support costs, will be reimbursed or met directly by Nottingham Contemporary.
We actively encourage applications from people whose perspectives and experiences are currently under-represented on our Board:
- people from ethnically diverse cultural backgrounds,
- people from working class / lower socio-economic backgrounds,
- people who identify as disabled or have a long-term condition.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you interested in the personal and professional development of local young people?
Play an important role in the functioning of our Trustee board.
We are looking for a new Trustee Safeguarding Lead.
Overview
Esteem works with young adults aged 14 - 26 to build lasting self-Esteem and stronger communities through group activities and 1-2-1 support.
Esteem creates spaces where everyone matters.
Esteem works with over 200 young adults annually across all of Sussex who face barriers to achieving their life goals. We have a base in Shoreham and offer a variety of different opportunities, including social drop-in sessions, mentoring, wellbeing sessions, volunteering and counselling. We have a dedicated staff team with various backgrounds and a commitment to championing the views of young adults throughout the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to volunteer for a charity that is passionate about giving young adults the chance to develop their skills and confidence, both for their own benefit and for that of society as a whole. Esteem works with young adults to run Wellbeing, Social, Mentoring and Volunteering opportunities, with a youth-led and asset-based approach.
This voluntary role of Trustee Safeguarding Lead is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the effective implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures within Esteem. The role requires a commitment to protecting the welfare of all beneficiaries, volunteers, and staff, ensuring that the organisation meets its legal and moral obligations to safeguard vulnerable individuals.
As part of the Board of Trustees you will be jointly and severally responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the probity of its activities and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines. All trustees should also be aware of, and understand, their individual and collective responsibilities, and should not be overly reliant on one or more individual trustees in any particular aspect of the governance of the charity.
Individuals are sought who have a strong empathy with Esteem’s goal of enabling young adults to flourish. The Trustee Safeguarding Lead will be expected to contribute around 6 hours per month to the organisation, including board meetings, which run for two hours every two months, from 6-8pm at The Old School House, Shoreham. A minimum commitment of two years would be preferable. This post requires some flexibility due to the nature of Esteem being a growing organisation.
Your regular tasks and responsibilities will include:
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Attend Board meetings on Tuesday evenings every 8 weeks at Esteem, from 6-8pm
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Read meeting minutes and pre-reading documents ahead of meeting (sent at least 1 week before the meeting)
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Contribute to all aspects of Esteems Strategy and maintain oversight of the organisation
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Provide strategic oversight and guidance on all safeguarding matters at governance level
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Ensure safeguarding is embedded in the organisation’s culture, practices, and decision-making processes
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Develop, review, and update safeguarding policies and procedures to comply with legal requirements and best practices
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Ensure that these policies are effectively communicated and implemented across the organisation
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Promote awareness and understanding of safeguarding policies among trustees
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Ensure that appropriate safeguarding training programs are developed and delivered regularly
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Monitor compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures
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Ensure that safeguarding incidents are appropriately recorded, investigated, and reported
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Work alongside the DSL to report on safeguarding issues to the board of trustee, highlighting any risks or areas for improvement
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Work with DSL to prepare and present regular safeguarding reports and updates to the board
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Keep abreast of developments in safeguarding legislation, guidance, and best practices
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Recommend improvements to safeguarding policies and practices
Person Specification
Essential:
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Experience in a safeguarding role within a similar organisation or setting
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Knowledge of UK safeguarding legislation, guidance, and best practices
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Strong understanding of the safeguarding needs of vulnerable individuals
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
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Strong organisational and leadership skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Commitment to working towards Esteem’s values of Trust, Support, and Respect
Desirable:
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Professional qualification in social work, education, healthcare, or a related field.
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Experience in a trustee or governance role.
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Knowledge of Charity law and the voluntary sector.
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Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting young adults.
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Have knowledge of Google Drive
Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory vetting and barring checks.
What we offer
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A Diverse and Inclusive Environment: Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to Esteem’s values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and support young adults and staff from different backgrounds so they can be their best selves. Our networks include All Sorts (LGBTQIA+), Adur Refugees and Possibility People.
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Wellbeing Activities: You will be invited to attend wellbeing activities that our staff team and young adults enjoy every three months in our Wellbeing Week.
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Training Opportunities: You will be invited to training opportunities.
Applicants that are offered an interview will be asked to provide two referees and bring ID to the interview to enable us to take up references and undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Esteem welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion through our activities, as well as in our policies and practices. Our culture and values reinforce this. We seek to create an inspiring and inclusive environment where all feel valued and able to contribute to the organisation.
If you have the skills, knowledge and drive that we are looking for, and are passionate about making a real difference in young adults' lives, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Passionate about education and the transformative role it can play in African children’s lives?
Ready to lead and grow a small all volunteer organisation?
Unhappy with the status quo of Aid and Development and believe in a model that a helping hand, locally led, can be transformative?
If so, RedEarth Village Schools warmly invites you to lead as our Chair of Trustees
“Building a brighter future for Ugandan village children – TOGETHER”
Position Summary:
We are seeking an inspirational and engaged leader with a strategic vision, strong communication skills and genuine desire to make a difference. You will work closely with the CEO (voluntary position) in leading as we scale up in the UK, building a skilled diverse board of trustees, volunteers and staff so we have a sustainable future.
Responsibilities:
Willingness to lead
Providing experience, strategic leadership and direction to the trustee board, volunteers and others.
Championing our Vision
Advocating – be able and willing to champion RedEarth Village Schools through personal networks, social media etc
What’s in it for you ?
Joining Redearth Village Schools as Chair of Trustees offers a genuine opportunity to lead and make a tangible difference to the lives of children in rural Uganda. Over the next five years we aim to replicate our impact to more primary schools that feed into Bishop Willigers Secondary School - working in partnership with School Leaders and locally led NGOs. But in order to do this we need to grow in the UK . You will be leading and helping to shape a passionate Board, volunteers and staff (when funds allow) in the UK committed to creating a lasting impact. This role provides a platform to leverage your skills, expertise, leadership and networks to drive positive change for village children and a legacy that is lasting.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.