Community Events Volunteer Volunteer Roles
Lead the board of EPIC Restart Foundation and empower people to restart positive lives after gambling harm.
- Location: Remote, with online meetings and once a year in person in the North East / North West
- Time commitment: The equivalent of 1-2 days a month
- Closing date: Monday 9th September
EPIC Restart is a charity founded in lived experience of gambling harm, delivering transformational programmes that change lives.
Our small team works closely with people in recovery, the National Gambling Support Network and expert delivery partners to pioneer innovative programmes that are empowering people across the UK to rebuild their lives after gambling harm. We also build crucial awareness of recovery support pathways and work to break down the stigma around gambling addiction.
We are responding to a significant gap in the availability of longer-term recovery support, and we are respected for our empowering approach that has lived experience at its heart. Our EPIC Restart Community is a powerful lived experience online network offering inspiration, learning and connection, and our intensive support programmes, Restarting Lives and Woman. Empowered, provide life-changing events, personal development opportunities and person-centred recovery coaching.
Our small team has directly supported over 600 individuals since we launched our pilot programme in May 2021, and we have reached over 20,000 more people through our online and outreach activities. We have recently embarked on a new two-year strategy, aiming to become a Centre for Excellence for gambling harms recovery, delivering transformational programmes with measurable, proven impact as well as influencing stakeholders and policymakers to increase the support available to those recovering from gambling harm.
Our founding Chair, Robert White, is stepping down after three and a half successful years. EPIC Restart is now seeking a new Chair to lead the Foundation into the next exciting phase of development and growth. Our Chair of Trustees will lead the board to shape the strategic direction of EPIC Restart, ensuring robust governance while acting as an ambassador and fostering strong relationships between the board, executive team and key stakeholders.
Who we are looking for.
As our new Chair, you will have proven leadership experience, strategic vision, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a passion for our mission and values. You will bring charity governance experience and strong commercial acumen and will lead and develop our board, bringing energy, enthusiasm and a proactive commitment to the role. Our new Chair will be excited about strategy development, board dynamics, building a relationship with our Chief Executive, Sharon Parr, and supporting people in restarting their lives after gambling harm.
If you’re ready to lead with purpose and inspire others, apply now to become our next Chair of Trustees and help us continue to transform lives.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close on Monday 9th September.
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Are you passionate about empowering young people and making a real difference in your community? Join us as a Youth Helper with St. John Ambulance and embark on a rewarding journey where you’ll inspire, guide, and support the next generation!
What will you do?
As a Youth Helper, you’ll be a key part of our dynamic volunteer youth teams, working with children aged 5-10 (Badgers) and 10-17 (Cadets) across the district. Here’s how you’ll make an impact:
· Engage and Educate: Deliver fun, interactive sessions teaching first aid and life skills, boosting young people's confidence, teamwork, and self-discipline.
· Support and Supervise: Help coordinate activities and sessions, ensuring all participants are safe and supervised.
· Administrative Assistance: Support the Unit Manager with admin tasks, resource collection, and logistics.
· Foster Inclusion: Encourage active participation and a safe environment, fostering a sense of belonging and community among young people.
What are we looking for?
We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to the vision and mission of St. John Ambulance. Ideal candidates will have:
· A passion for engaging with young people and helping them develop life skills.
· Enthusiasm for St. John Ambulance’s values and a commitment to our Youth Voice principles (Support, Empower, Inspire).
· Teamwork and communication skills.
· A flexible and positive attitude.
· Previous experience working with youth is a plus but not essential—what matters most is your dedication and willingness to learn!
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
· Personal Fulfilment: Experience the joy and satisfaction of making a meaningful contribution to your community by helping young people grow and thrive.
· Training and Development: Gain valuable skills through our comprehensive training programs, including the opportunity to learn first aid and progress into leadership roles.
· Community: Become part of the St. John family, making new friends and building lasting connections with like-minded volunteers.
Join us in creating a vibrant, supportive environment where young people can flourish. Together, we’ll make a difference, one life-saving skill at a time.
Ready to inspire the next generation? Apply now to become a Youth Helper with St. John Ambulance!
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Branch Trustee – Fundraising
Do you have previous fundraising experience? If you do or are good at coordinating and organising events, we are looking for volunteer trustees to help us manage our fundraising activities so we can raise essential funds to improve animal welfare.
Overview of the opportunity
As Branch Trustee Fundraising Coordinator, you will act as the central contact point for all branch fundraising activities and maintain momentum for the fundraising programme of your branch. You will have fun meeting new people, helping to recruit new volunteers and organising, and attending local events.
As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to attend a monthly committee meeting lasting some 2 to 3 hours. However, the commitment may vary depending on whether the trustee takes on additional duties.
About the RSPCA
Founded in 1824 we have been saving animals for almost 200 years and are proud to be the oldest welfare charity around. It has always been our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion, so our volunteers and employees work tirelessly to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering.
Through our numerous campaigns, we seek to raise standards of care, and awareness of issues, affecting animals today. We rely heavily on our volunteers who play a significant role in enabling us to carry out this important animal welfare work every day!
The RSPCA Bridlington, Driffield & District Branch
The RSPCA Bridlington, Driffield & District Branch is one of the branches of RSPCA, but we are also a separately registered charity looking after animals in our local area. Much of the animal welfare work of RSPCA is carried out through local branches, which is run by volunteers who have the support of the National Society of RSPCA.
Primary responsibilities of the Branch Trustee Fundraising Coordinator
- Produce a fundraising plan and budget.
- Identify fundraising roles and help recruit volunteers to fill them.
- Liaise with the Volunteer Coordinator and establish and maintain a database of fundraising supporters and volunteers.
- Identify potential sources of income to be explored.
- Organise fundraising events.
- Attend events to collect donations.
- Produce or organise the production of branch fundraising materials.
- Contact local businesses who might be interested in supporting our work.
- Produce monthly update reports for the Branch Trustees.
- Ensure all fundraising activities and events are risk assessed and carried out safely and legally, including complying with data protection regulations and gift aid procedures.
Core Branch Trustee responsibilities
- Appreciate and support the aims and policies of the RSPCA.
- Work in conjunction with fellow trustees and branch officers and jointly act in making decisions for the best interest of the branch and the RSPCA.
- Work with national RSPCA staff to ensure that the branch meets all minimum animal welfare standards (MAWS).
- In conjunction with your fellow trustees and Branch Partnership Manager write, adopt, monitor, and review a development plan setting out the short and long term aims of your branch.
- Actively participate in branch committee meetings and to attend the branch annual general meeting and regional conference.
- Be aware of the outcome of regional board meetings and support regional initiatives.
- Actively promote and advertise the society in an ongoing programme to recruit new branch trustees and volunteers and welcome new members.
- In conjunction with your fellow trustees, ensure the proper management and control of all activities and decisions relating to any premises held or staff employed by the branch if applicable.
What we are looking for in a volunteer:
We are committed to creating a Board which is representative of our society and in particular, our community and surrounding areas so encourage people from any background to apply for any of our opportunities.
Alongside fundraising experience, we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare. You would be creative, innovative, bring a fresh perspective, and can put ideas into action.
You will need to be able to work with people and have good interpersonal skills. You do not need to be an expert although commitment, common sense, and the ability to be objective are vital.
What we can offer you as a volunteer Branch Trustee Fundraising Coordinator
- We will provide you with a comprehensive trustee training course which will provide you will everything you need to carry out the role.
- Ongoing support is also provided by regional and national RSPCA staff in addition to any additional training provided by the relevant branch.
- The platform to utilise your skills and experience to oversee the charity and make decisions that have a direct impact on local animal welfare.
- The opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals.
- A way to expand your professional and personal network through working with like-minded people.
Practical considerations
- Please also note that to become a Trustee, you will need to be aged 18 or over and a member of our branch for three months before you are eligible to be elected.
- Trustees are elected for a 12-month term each year.
- Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
- Trustees must sign a Trustee Declaration of Willingness to Act to clarify that they are not disqualified from being a trustee and read the Charity Commission’s guidance for individuals on who cannot be a trustee or senior manager of a charity.
- References will also be required.
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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Secretary/Trustee
Who we are:
We are a long-standing (33 years) local charity, based in Ashford, providing friendly advice, companionship and volunteering opportunities for anyone in our part of Kent who is socially isolated, lonely, or would welcome support with their mental health and wellbeing. We arrange 3 free drop-in sessions per week at Ashford Parish Rooms, at which our service users participate in a wide range of activities including crafts, singing and art therapy. We also offer food and beverages from our pop-up healthy eating café and dedicated door-to-door transport where required.
Due to an upcoming retirement we are now seeking a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees.
About the Role:
The Secretary will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of meetings of the Trustee Board, providing assistance and support to the Chair. They will also be involved in monitoring compliance to the legal and regulatory requirements affecting the charity and its activities, and ensuring that the Trustees’ decisions are acted upon and that all decisions made by the Trustees are in accordance with the governing document, reflect the objects of the charity, and continue to provide public benefit. They will liaise with the Chair and the charity team to ensure that events such as the AGM and Trustee Board meeting are scheduled and administered, with accurate minutes taken and circulated and agreed action points implemented.
It is expected that all Trustees will be able to attend our Trustee meetings in Ashford, which are held at least once a quarter, as well as the AGM and ideally a small number of other functions eg fundraising events.
Skills & Experience:
Essential:
Good time management and keeping to deadlines
Good level of IT skills (email, Microsoft Word)
Ability to take minutes of meetings
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Willingness to commit sufficient time to the Secretary role
Eligible to be a Trustee
Desirable:
Previous experience of working with/for a charity, or being a charity trustee or involved with the adult social care/health sector, would be an advantage but is by no means essential.
Why you should Apply:
You will be using your skills, knowledge and experience to help ensure Ashford & Tenterden Umbrella continues to be an important part of the local community, providing mental health and social support. Although this is a voluntary position, reasonable out of pocket expenses will be paid.
For more information, and if you would like us to call you for an informal chat about the role, please email our Chairperson, Edwin Chambers. Contact information can be found when you click on the blue "How to Apply" button above.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Epsom RDA provides opportunities for disabled people to improve their health and well-being through the therapeutic power of horses.
We are a thriving charity providing therapy, fun and achievement for over 200 disabled participants delivered by a team of volunteers and our own herd of ponies. We have exciting plans for growth and to increase the range of activities we offer.
To assist us in this we are looking for a new trustee with responsibility for fundraising. We are looking for someone with experience of fundraising in a charity or not for profit environment. Excellent relationship building and communication skills are essential, as is a desire to drive improvements and get things done.
As we are entirely run by volunteers, trustees need to be hands on and be able to collaborate with volunteers to achieve our aims. We foster an environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued so that we can reflect the community we serve.
Key activities:
- Develop a fundraising strategy which sets out where best to focus our efforts to ensure we raise the funds needed to fund our ongoing operation and deliver our future strategic plans be that corporate fundraising, trusts and foundations, individual giving, legacies, events or a combination of all of these;
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with our existing funders;
- Establish new relationships to develop a range of new income streams and opportunities in line with the strategy;
- Work with our marketing and communications trustee to devise a regular programme of communications to existing and potential funders;
- Build and maintain close working relationships with our team of skilled events fundraising volunteers;
- Continually look for new opportunities, keeping up to date with the work of RDAs across the country and seek out new ideas and opportunities;
- Be a core member of the Finance, Performance and Governance Sub-Committee.
Skills and attributes:
- Experience of creating and/or delivering fundraising strategies;
- Excellent organisational and strategic planning skills;
- The ability to build trusted relationships with a variety of people including existing and potential funders, volunteers and fellow trustees;
- An understanding of our service users and their needs.
Whilst there are no set hours, given the hands-on nature of all of our trustee roles, the successful candidate will need to commit to a minimum of three hours per week on average. Whilst the role can be performed remotely, there is an expectation that the trustee will attend face to face meetings quarterly
Please apply with a personal statement of no more than one page, setting out how your skills, experience of developing and delivering fundraising strategies and interests would make you a good fit for the role.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact us.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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Abbeyfield Ewell Society have provided housing for elderly people in Ewell for over 60 years.
We have a supported sheltered hous in West Ewell, the day to day operations are run by our dedicated team but we are looking to expand our team of Trustees and volunteers to ensure we can support our team and our residents.
If you would be interested in helping us move forward with please get in touch
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Location: Remote
Salary: Unpaid
Commitment: 10-15 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 International C.I.C.
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
You will work alongside our directors throughout 2024/5 to:
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Design the onboarding and offboarding process for staff and volunteers.
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Roll out and optimize the above.
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Manage recruitment of team members, including being at interviews and making decisions on who to bring on board.
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Build and manage the HR team, including staff and volunteer managers.
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Create and implement dispute resolution processes and policies.
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Develop and manage processes and policies to make working and volunteering with us a seamless, enjoyable and supportive experience for all.
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Be a point of contact for staff and volunteers.
Note: This role has been designed for a year to support in building and managing our HR systems and process but we would love to have you longer if it works for us both.
About you
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You’ve gotta be compassionate and really care about people and their development.
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Enjoy working with, and supporting people to be their best.
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Be proactive in coming up with, and implementing ideas, a do-er.
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Be confident in taking charge and owning this role, we’ll give you all the support you need to do this but you have to want to drive it.
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Love to bring joy, fun and passion into your work.
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Experience with recruitment and managing others (parenting definitely counts!).
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Experience in a HR role is a great bonus.
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If you nerd out on systems and processes you’re our kind of person.
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.
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)
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Trustee
Who we are:
We are a long-standing (32 years) local charity, based in Ashford, providing friendly advice, companionship and volunteering opportunities for anyone in our part of Kent who is socially isolated, lonely, or would welcome support with their mental health and wellbeing. We arrange 3 free drop-in sessions per week at Ashford Parish Rooms, at which our service users participate in a wide range of activities including crafts, singing and art therapy. We also offer food and beverages from our pop-up healthy eating café and dedicated door-to-door transport where required.
Due to an upcoming retirement we are now seeking a Trustee to join our Board.
About the Role:
General Trustee
As with all of our Trustees we warmly welcome community-minded individuals who want to make a difference and are happy to bring their personal and professional experience and expertise to the Board. If you have legal, IT or HR background that would be a bonus, but the key attributes are that you have a commitment to enhancing the health and wellbeing of the local community and want to help people live independently wherever possible.
It is expected that all Trustees will be able to attend our Trustee meetings in Ashford, which are held at least once a quarter, as well as the AGM and ideally a small number of other functions eg fundraising events.
Skills & Experience:
Essential:
An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
An understanding of the legal duties and responsibilities of trusteeship.
Good time management reliability.
Excellent communication skills.
Willingness to commit sufficient time to the Trustee role.
Eligible to be a Trustee.
Desirable:
Previous experience of working with/for a charity, or being a charity trustee or involved with the adult social care/health sector, would be an advantage but is by no means essential.
Why you should Apply:
You will be using your skills, knowledge and experience to help ensure Ashford & Tenterden Umbrella continues to be an important part of the local community, providing mental health and social support. Although this is a voluntary position, reasonable out of pocket expenses will be paid.
For more information, and if you would like us to call you for an informal chat about the role, please email our Chairperson, Edwin Chambers. Contact information can be found when you click on the blue "How to Apply" button above.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Roots Academy
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.
Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 1,800 students across the UK.
Role Summary
To bring our vision to life, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing our social media strategy. You will be responsible for creating engaging and meaningful content that resonates with our audience, promotes our educational programs, and nurtures our community’s spiritual development.
Key tasks
- Social Media Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with Roots Academy’s mission and goals.
- Content Creation: Create compelling and informative social media content, including posts, videos, graphics, and stories, that reflects our values and engages our target audience.
- Community Engagement: Build and nurture a vibrant online community by responding to comments, messages, and inquiries in a timely and respectful manner.
- Content Calendar: Maintain a content calendar to ensure a consistent posting schedule and to plan for special events, holidays, and campaigns.
- Audience Growth: Implement strategies to increase our social media following and engagement, including the use of hashtags, collaborations, and promotions.
- Analytics and Reporting: Monitor social media metrics, track campaign performance, and provide regular reports with insights and recommendations for improvement.
- Brand Consistency: Ensure that all social media content adheres to Roots Academy’s branding guidelines and reflects our core values.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other teams to align social media efforts with broader organisational objectives.
What we’re looking for
- Strong understanding of Islamic values and the ability to communicate and promote them effectively.
- Proven experience in social media management, preferably in an educational or nonprofit context.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in social media management tools and platforms.
- Creative thinking and the ability to develop engaging content.
- Strong analytical skills for tracking and evaluating social media performance.
- Understanding of social media advertising and paid promotion.
- Community management experience with the ability to maintain a positive and respectful online environment.
- Graphic Design Software - Basic knowledge of graphic design software like Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite for creating or editing marketing materials.
What we have to offer
- Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
- Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
- Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
- Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.
Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.
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Thames Reach is a leading London-based charity with a particular focus on rough sleeping, and helping people who are, have been, or are at risk of rough sleeping to find decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. The charity provides innovative services aimed at preventing rough sleeping, intervening where people are sleeping rough, and helping people to recover from the impact of life on the streets. As well as street outreach work, our services include tenancy support, emergency shelters, day services, hostels and accommodation, and help with health and employment. We work across London and in Surrey.
Thames Reach is a strong organisation that is growing in response to need. Our services are rooted in our understanding of the issues surrounding street homelessness, and we use this understanding to influence decision making at a local, regional, and national level. We have an excellent reputation for effective service delivery, working with people who may have very high levels of need, and using our experience of delivering services to develop and improve our approach. The majority of our services are delivered to local and regional authorities on a contract basis and we understand that our continued effectiveness requires us to sustain and develop our financial viability; and to retain and grow our excellent employees and volunteers.
We have just over 400 employees and around 200 volunteers, and our organisational turnover is around £25 million per annum.
We have an effective and long-standing non-executive Board with a wealth of relevant experience in both the public and commercial sectors. They provide valuable support to the Executive team, as well as attending around five Board meetings every year, sitting on one of the three Board sub-committees (Finance, Audit and Fundraising; Services; Governance and People) that meet around four times a year. Board members are also asked to participate in an annual away day, usually in the autumn, with separate preparatory visits to our services.
As well as an interest in and commitment to ending street homelessness as a Board member and the ability and interest in providing strategic oversight for the organisation, we are hoping to recruit members with specific skills in the following areas:
Financial and Audit knowledge
We are looking for candidates with up-to-date financial knowledge, they are likely to be a qualified accountant with a track record of employment in the commercial, public or non-profit sector. The successful candidate would join the full board as well as the group’s Finance Audit and Fundraising sub-committee which works on behalf of both Boards to scrutinise our financial performance and to support the Board in developing and scrutinising our financial strategy.
Detailed knowledge of the environment in which we operate is not essential, and all board members can access appropriate training and support.
Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diversity that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief. We particularly welcome applicants who may have experience of homelessness and/or of using services that support people with complex support needs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The London Canal Museum is an independent and self-financing museum in London’s vibrant Kings Cross area, and we are currently looking for two additional Trustees to join our Council of Management.
In particular, we are seeking Trustees with experience in General Management, Education and PR/Publicity.
What will you be doing
· Be part of the Museum’s management team, running the museum as a business, and formulating and implementing plans for the future as a member of the Council of Management
· Hands-on participation in your specific area of expertise, delivering results that matter
· Working with the other Trustees, our team of volunteers, the Training & Recruitment Manager, and the Learning Manager to better improve the museum’s operation and delivery of visitor experience
· The museum has experienced a highly successful bounce-back from Covid, with higher than prior visitor numbers, and thus has a continual growth and improved financial sustainability agenda – in particular, the success of our new co-owned canal boat’s Regent’s Canal guided trips means the museum is busier than ever
What are we looking for
· A self-starter, hands-on in your specific area of expertise, and able to turn your hand to other tasks
· Enthusiasm to contribute and work as part of the team, and as a valuable member of the Committee of Management
· Commitment of sufficient time dedicated to the role
We would welcome particular skills, including but not limited to the following, and applicants with knowledge or experience in one or more these areas are desirable :
• General Management in a commercial organisation
• Visitor attraction management
• Facilities Management experience
• PR / Publicity background
• Education (in schools or museums)
• Museum collection & curation, exhibition management
An interest in canals/waterways and London industrial history is very welcome but by no means essential
What difference will you make
· As a member of the committee of management, contribute directly to effectively and efficiently improve the running of the museum, bringing new skills to the table
· Enable the museum to meet the challenges of continues growth and the long-term future
· Help ensure the future of the museum’s development and sustainability
What benefit does the new Trustee get
· Learn about the history of London’s canals, the people who lived and worked on them, and their place in the industrial revolution, as well as the ice trade and the unique history of our building
· Be part of the operation and future planning for an important self-funded independent museum
· Meeting new people – you will be a part of a community of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds
· Build your experience of working in museums, heritage and visitor engagement
· Regular opportunities to participate in social events including our summer boat trip, museum events, reciprocal visits to other museums, and volunteer discounts, etc.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Barnardo's is commited to providing 'Better Outcomes for More Children'. Our children's services volunteers help the charity to deliver essential services in local communities, providing support to over 300,000 children, young people and their families. This role provides a great opportunity to join our fantastic children's services and help make a real difference.
Barnardo's Office Support Volunteeers support a range of children's services, such as Care Leavers, Advocacy and Mental Health support services, as well as back office support, providing administative and reception support. Completing general admin duties, alongside booking rooms, ensuring notice baords are up to date and recording service user information, our Office Support Volunteers keep our services running efficiently.
We are looking for organised people, with basic admin skills. As a good communicator, you will be friendly and approachable and able to communicate with proffesionals from a range of backgrounds.
Why we want you
Barnardo's protects, supports and nurtures the UK's most vunerable children. Barnardo's helps bring out the best in children - no matter who they are or what they have been through. Our volunteers help make this happen.
What you will be doing
- Office administration such as, preparingand distributing materials, such as mailings, leaflets, training materials and group resources.
- Answering and re-directing phone calls in a professional and effiecient way.
- Updating notice boards and creating wall displays for special events and festivals.
- Ensuring all rooms are kept clean, tidy and safe for the use of children, young people and families.
- Managing room bookings and online calanders.
- Adhereing to Barnardo's policies and procedures at all times, including Barnardo's: Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health and Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures.
- Participate fully in training and supervision.
- Volunteering within Barnardo's Values and Behaviours.
The skills you need
- Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
- Approachable and welcoming
- Good communication skills and be able to interact with colleagues, service users
- Welcoming, with a confident telephone manner
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
- Familiar with and having good understanding of information systems, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and other computer packages.
What's in it for you
- Full induction and training.
- Other training opportunities relevant to the volunteer role.
- Regular supervision and support.
- Out of pocket expenses agreed in advance.
- Access to the Barnardo's internal vacancy listing.
- Our volunteers tell us about lots of other benefits of volunteering including; experience of working with children, young people and families; experience for your CV; supporting your local community; meeting new people; increasing self-confindence; feeling like you're making a difference; improving your health and wellbeing; and a chance to contribute to a worthwhile charity.
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the role exactly, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles.
We're here to help children and young people feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful – and have somewhere they feel they belong.
Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed.
After visiting Smart Works, 63% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.
The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading and Leeds. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 35,000 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.
In April 2022, Smart Works launched a new Three-Year Plan that will see the charity double the number of women helped annually from 5,000 to 10,000 women a year. To achieve this, we will grow our existing centres and open new centres in areas of need.
Smart Works Newcastle operating as a licensee of Smart Works Charity, is led by a Board of passionate and dedicated trustees, who are responsible for the managing the service in the north east. This covers the legal aspects of governance – however don’t worry we don’t expect you to have experience of this you’d be trained and supported. More information about who we are can be found on our Smart Works website.
About the role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Smart Works Newcastle Board of Trustees as a Shadow Trustee, someone who can gain experience from the current board in an advisory role. This is great progression into an official trustee role. (A Trustee is a legal term for anyone in a position of trust or responsibility for the benefit of others.)
The Shadow Trustee will support in raising the profile of the Smart Works Newcastle service with the aim of helping younger clients aged 16-25 access the service, advocating for and being the voice of young people, helping shape the service to appeal to the younger demographic offering insight and advice. You really need to be able to put yourself in the shoes of a younger person and give that perspective.
This will enable us to continue to deliver our core service and increase the number of women we can support into work by dressing and coaching women for interview and job success.
This is a brilliant development opportunity for someone with the aspiration and potential to become an advocate for young people in the Northeast.
The time commitment for this voluntary, unpaid role is an average of equivalent of around two days per month, with more time given at busy periods of the year, we are flexible to fit around other commitments. There will be a requirement to attend board meetings four times per year (they are usually 3 hours) and share ideas with the staff team, join board meetings, take part in discussions and inform decision-making. There may also be some mini projects which may or may not include sitting on a working group from time to time. We also run brilliant events around fashion, support, coaching and sales which you can get involved in.
You won’t be thrown in at the deep end and you’d be given support and coaching by the experienced Trustees.
If you feel you have valuable experience and skills to contribute to the Smart Works mission and would like to develop your career and experience in the charity sector and speak for younger people, we would love to hear from you.
General Duties of a Smart Works Trustee
- Work with the Chair of the Board of Trustees to ensure the centre is well-run and managed effectively.
- Provide insights, suggest ideas, encourage scrutiny, and challenge traditional ways of thinking.
- Provide support to help decide on the plans and strategic direction of the Centre.
- Advocate for the Centre, raising its profile and the awareness of the Smart Works service for young clients in the north east.
- Build strong working relationships with the Chair, trustees, staff, volunteers and supporters.
- Work in a small team and use your interpersonal and communication skills to support anyone.
“This is a fantastic developmental opportunity to be the voice of young people across Newcastle and the North East and to help shape the Smart Works Newcastle service”. Sarah Lamb, Smart Works Newcastle
Personal Specification
The successful applicant is not required to have any experience just the willingness to support our Smart Works mission. It is a fantastic opportunity to learn from and be mentored by the current board who will support and nurture them. The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic and able to communicate and share their ideas effectively.
They will be a voice for young people in the service. They should be able to advise us from a young person's perspective on things like clothing offer, socials and outreach.
As this is a voluntary, unpaid role it requires a self-starting and proactive approach with the capacity and time to challenge, engage and contribute to the work of the Board in a positive manner.
It is essential that all applicants believe in the mission of Smart Works and align with our core values, share a commitment to fairness and promoting equity, diversity and inclusion, acting at all times with honesty and integrity.
We welcome applicants from talented people of diverse characteristics including age, disability, race and ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or by marginalised group.
Learn More and Application Process
If you are interested in learning more about the role before applying, please reach out to be connected with a member of the Smart Works Newcastle Board of Trustees.
To apply for this position, please click the link above and apply via our website.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview w/c 14th October. From this, selected candidates will meet with the Smart Works Charity CEO for appointment.
We exist to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job.
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!
Role Summary:
The Chair of the Board of Trustees will provide strategic leadership to Hidayah, ensuring the organization remains aligned with its mission to support and advocate for LGBTQ+ Muslims. The Chair will guide the Board of Trustees in effective governance and act as an ambassador for the charity within both the Muslim and LGBTQ+ communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Governance:
- Provide leadership to the Board, ensuring that Trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity.
- Oversee the Board of Trustees’ operation, ensuring its members work collaboratively and effectively.
- Ensure the charity complies with its constitution, governing documents, charity law, and other relevant legislation/regulations.
- Strategy and Planning:
- Lead the development and implementation of the charity’s annual strategic plan, ensuring alignment with the needs of LGBTQ+ Muslims.
- Write the annual report outlining Hidayah’s impact and achievements
- Work with the Board of Trustees to ensure that strategic objectives are effectively executed and serve the community
- Write and develop a portfolio of policies to ensure the smooth running of Hidayah
- Board of Trustees Management:
- Chair monthly Board meetings effectively, ensuring decisions are taken in a timely manner and that actions are followed up.
- Facilitate a positive and inclusive Board culture where diverse viewpoints are encouraged and respected.
- Manage all volunteers taken on by Hidayah
- Advocacy and Representation:
- Act as an ambassador for the charity, promoting its work within both the Muslim and LGBTQ+ communities and to a wider audience.
- Represent the charity at key events, meetings, and functions, and develop relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
- Financial Oversight:
- Oversee the charity’s financial health, ensuring it operates within its means and maintains proper financial control and accountability.
- Work with the Treasurer and the finance team to ensure the Board of Trustees receives accurate and timely financial information.
- Act as a signatory for Hidayah’s bank account and financial operations.
- To seek out partnerships, sponsors and endorsements from individuals and organisations.
- Risk Management:
- Ensure appropriate risk management policies and procedures are in place and adhered to.
- Regularly review and address potential risks to the charity’s operations and reputation.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Demonstrable experience in a leadership role within a charity, non-profit, or similar organization.
- Strong understanding of governance best practices and charity law.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive culture.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
- Strong financial acumen and experience overseeing budgets and financial planning.
- Passion for the charity’s mission and commitment to its values, with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ Muslims.
Desirable:
- Previous experience as a Chair or in a senior non-executive role.
- Experience in fundraising and development activities.
- Established network within the Muslim and LGBTQ+ communities and among relevant stakeholders.
Terms of Appointment:
- The Chair will be appointed for an initial term of 3 years, which may be renewed for a further term(s).
- This is a voluntary position; however, expenses incurred in fulfilling the role will be reimbursed as approved by the Board of Trustees in line with Hidayah’s policies.
Our mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims
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!
The Avon Centre is a riding, therapeutic and outdoor-learning centre based in a wonderful woodland setting by Blaise Castle. We are already recognised for our high standards in our work with Disabled people, including physically, sensory and learning Disabled people, and we are branching out into supporting people facing other forms of disadvantages.
The people who use our facilities gain so much in terms of physical and mental-health, confidence and new friendships.
By joining our Board, you’ll be ensuring we can continue to make a real difference to the lives of the children, young people and adults who use our facilities.
We are looking to recruit up to 3 new trustees. You’ll have a commitment to our purpose and ethos, plus experience in one of the following areas;
• HR
• Land and buildings management
• Funding and finance
The time commitment will vary but you’ll definitely get back everything you put in! The minimum commitment is attendance at 4 meetings per year, held in Bristol at the Centre.
We are particularly interested to hear from you if you have lived experience you’d be willing to share to help us make our services even more accessible.
It would be helpful if you already have trustee or other experience of the voluntary sector but not essential. Whether you are an experienced Trustee or wanting to take the first step at Board level, if you share our ethos, we'd like to hear from you.
All Trustees with The Avon Centre are required to complete a DBS (and other) checks prior to their appointment. A copy of our Safe & Fair Recruitment Policy can be found on the website.
Supporting Disabled and disadvantaged people to access the therapeutic benefits of horses and nature.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.