Community Leader Volunteer Roles in Edinburgh
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Chair of Trustee - a visionary leader for an exceptional charity supporting children, young people and families.
About Grief Encounter:
Grief Encounter is a leading charity dedicated to providing transformative bereavement support for children, young people, and their families. With a compassionate approach and evidence-based programmes, we empower those navigating the complexities of grief, with the mission to ensure that no child grieves alone. As we embark on an exciting new chapter of growth and innovation, we seek an exceptional individual to lead our Board as Chair of Trustees.
Role Overview:
This pivotal position will require a visionary leader who is not only passionate about our work but also possesses the strategic acumen to guide the charity in its mission to support bereaved families, As Chair, you will work closely with our talented Board, management team, and stakeholders to drive our vision, foster impactful partnerships and ensure governance excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership to the Board, setting a clear vision and direction for Grief Encounter.
- Oversee the effective governance of the charity, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture within the Board and across the organization.
- Represent Grief Encounter at key events, fundraising initiatives, and public engagements, acting as an ambassador for the charity.
- Cultivate relationships with stakeholders, partners, and the community to enhance awareness and support for our mission.
- Lead the Board's performance evaluation processes, ensuring continuous improvement and strategic alignment.
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably in the charity sector or with organizations focused on mental health, education, or social care,
- Strong understanding of governance, financial management, and strategic planning in a non-profit context.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and engage a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated passion for supporting bereaved children and families, with a commitment to advancing their needs.
- A track record of successful relationship-building and influence within organizational or community settings.
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to lead a respected charity making a difference in the lives of children and families experiencing loss.
- A collaborative and dynamic Board committed to innovation and excellence in bereavement support.
- Networking opportunities with influential leaders, stakeholders, and supporters in the non-profit sector.
- A chance to shape the future of Grief Encounter, driving impactful initiatives and contributing to our strategic growth.
Join Grief Encounter in leading the charge for change and healing, ensuring that every child and family receives the compassionate support they need during their most challenging times.
Grief Encounter is an equal-opportunity organisation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About I Have a Voice
At I Have a Voice, we are passionate about empowering young people to engage with politics and have a say in the decisions that shape their lives. We break down barriers to political participation through education, advocacy, and grassroots campaigns—ensuring that young people, regardless of background, feel confident and equipped to influence change.
From working with schools to delivering training and amplifying youth voices on key policy issues, our work is making politics more accessible, diverse, and representative. As we grow, we are looking for committed and experienced individuals to join our Board and help shape our strategic direction.
Why Join Our Board?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation at the forefront of youth political engagement. As a Board Member, you will:
- Influence the growth and sustainability of I Have a Voice.
- Help shape our strategy to expand our impact and reach.
- Guide governance and financial sustainability, ensuring strong and effective decision-making.
- Be part of an inspiring network of changemakers dedicated to democracy, education, and empowerment.
We are particularly keen to hear from individuals with expertise in:
- Governance – ensuring strong organisational leadership and compliance.
- Fundraising & Development – securing sustainable income and forging key partnerships.
- Education – deepening our impact in schools and the wider education sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Oversight: Help shape and refine I Have a Voice’s strategic priorities.
- Governance & Compliance: Ensure we meet legal and ethical responsibilities as a nonprofit.
- Fundraising & Partnerships: Support initiatives to secure funding and build strategic relationships.
- Advocacy & Influence: Champion I Have a Voice’s mission and expand our network of supporters.
- Advisory Role: Provide guidance and mentorship to the leadership team where needed.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from passionate individuals who share our vision of a more engaged and empowered generation of young people. You might have experience as a board member or trustee, in school leadership, policy work, fundraising, or nonprofit governance. Above all, you should be:
- Committed to youth political engagement and democratic participation.
- A strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
- Willing to actively contribute to Board discussions and initiatives.
- Well-connected within governance, fundraising, or education sectors (desirable).
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board that is reflective of the communities we work with - from across the UK, lower socioeconomic households and racially marginalised groups.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Educators and facilitators wanted to help East London Waterworks Park deliver its environmental learning goals.
East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that has won a 2024 New London Architecture award and raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces.
We are looking for educator and facilitator volunteers to participate in our community-led working group, who are collaborating with schools, universities and youth groups that help the design of the park.
Examples of projects are:
- collaborating on nature walk activities for schools
- supporting university students interviewing teachers
- creating lesson plans to co-design the park.
Schools, universities and youth groups we've collaborated with include:
- Buxton School, Leytonstone
- Kingsmead School, Enfield
- UCL
- Royal College of Art
- University of Westminster
- Project Zero
- Voyage Youth
- Loyola University Chicago
- Vanderbilt University Nashville.
We're looking for people to lead on these projects and facilitate the direction of the learning working group.
The Learning Circle currently meets monthly on a Wednesday evening at 8pm for an hour on Google Meet and spends voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely.
You should be an experienced teacher, educational consultant, forest school leader, training and development specialist, learning designer, facilitator or any other kind of role creating learning projects, programmes and experiences. Our roles are quite flexible. We hope that people bring radical imagination, peace with nature, and courageous inclusiveness to the role.
Your support will help young people and learners improve their environmental knowledge of design and research as well as contributing to our community-owned park. This will in turn provide a sense of stewardship over the land once the park is created and student's ideas have been built into the park.
Creating learning projects with educational institutions will also help our charity with the strategy to buy the land through showing the value of our environmental education programme before we create the park.
Registered Charity
East London Waterworks Park is a charity campaigning to create a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces
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Are you passionate about social impact and want to help companies make a meaningful difference? Unify Giving is transforming corporate giving by enabling companies to directly connect their donations to individuals facing adversity.
We’re building a dynamic volunteer sales team to engage with corporations and introduce them to our innovative platform, where donations go directly to individuals experiencing hardship, creating immediate and measurable impact.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a mission-driven initiative revolutionising corporate giving
• Gain valuable experience in sales, corporate engagement, and social innovation
• Comprehensive training and mentorship from industry leaders
• Potential to transition into a paid, commission-based role with growth opportunities
What We’re Looking For:
• Passionate changemakers who believe in ethical innovation
• Excellent communicators with a knack for building relationships
• Motivated individuals who can engage corporates in CSR and ESG-aligned initiatives
• Team players who want to be part of a purpose-driven movement
Together, we can revolutionise how companies give back, making donations more transparent, impactful, and directly beneficial to individuals in need.
If you’re ready to be part of this movement and gain valuable experience in the process, apply now
Let’s change lives—one donation at a time
Non Charity Employer
11 - 20
Connecting donors directly with individuals expriencing homelessness.
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Vista is changing.
Join Our Team as a Volunteer Financial Advisor
Do you have a deep understanding of charity finances, but don’t want to be tied to a trustee role? By joining Vista for the next 12 to 24 months as a Volunteer Financial Advisor, you'll play a crucial role in supporting Vista transform. Your financial expertise will help us:
·Enhance Services: Ensure we have the resources to provide vital services to those in need.
·Empower Individuals: Support programs that empower individuals to lead better lives.
·Strengthen Our Impact: Help us reach more people and make a lasting difference in our community.
Ready to use your financial skills for a great cause? Apply today and join our dedicated team at Vista! Together, we can transform the lives of people affected by sight loss.
Location: Mostly remote; head office in Leicester with regular video calls.
Compensation: This is a voluntary role, but we will reimburse reasonable expenses.
Time Commitment: Attend monthly online meetings, regular calls with finance leaders, and additional meetings as needed.
Read the role description in the attachment below. We are reviewing CV’s as they come in. Send a CV and a few lines on why you wish to be considered for this role as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Reports to: Chief Development Officer
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Head of Fundraising to lead the Fundraising department of Youth Advantage UK. The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for managing all fundraising initiatives and functions of the charity, including strategy development, donor engagement, and team leadership. This position requires a dynamic leader who can inspire and support the Fundraising team, ensure the charity complies with relevant laws and regulations, and drive the development of innovative fundraising strategies to secure long-term sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
● Manage the Fundraising Team: Provide leadership to the fundraising team, including managing the fundraising manager and other team members.
● Develop Fundraising Strategies: Create and implement effective fundraising strategies to achieve financial targets and align with organisational goals.
● Ensure Compliance: Maintain adherence to regulations, policies, processes, and legislations, including data protection and the Charity Governance Code.
● Strengthen Donor Relationships: Cultivate relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, trusts, and foundations to secure sustainable funding.
● Innovate Income Streams: Identify and develop new income streams, including digital fundraising, legacy giving, and strategic partnerships.
● Monitor Performance: Track fundraising metrics and provide reports to the Chief Development Officer.
● Promote Organisational Values: Ensure the charity’s values, mission, and approach are reflected in all fundraising activities.
● Foster Partnerships: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with other organisations to enhance fundraising opportunities and resources.
Ideal Candidate:
● Experience: At least six months in a senior fundraising role with proven success in meeting and exceeding income targets.
● Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management abilities to inspire and develop fundraising staff.
● Strategic Thinking: Ability to design and implement innovative fundraising strategies.
● Communication Skills: Exceptional communication skills to engage donors, partners, and internal stakeholders effectively.
● Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with fundraising tools, CRM systems, and data analytics.
● Commitment to Inclusion: Understanding and experience in embedding diversity, equality, and inclusion within fundraising practices.
● Passion for Youth Development: Genuine enthusiasm for supporting young people and advancing the mission of Youth Advantage UK.
Day-to-day Tasks:
● Managing the fundraising team, including sharing best practices and meeting professional standards.
● Leading the execution of fundraising campaigns and initiatives to achieve financial goals.
● Building and maintaining relationships with donors and partners.
● Ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and ethical standards.
● Developing donor engagement plans to nurture long-term relationships.
● Tracking progress against financial targets and reporting to senior leadership.
● Representing Youth Advantage UK at fundraising events and meetings.
Short-term Tasks:
● Recruiting and onboarding new members of the fundraising team.
● Conducting donor prospecting and research to identify new opportunities.
● Updating and improving fundraising materials, including donor communications.
● Reviewing and streamlining internal fundraising processes for efficiency.
● Creating a roadmap for the upcoming year’s fundraising strategy.
Why Join Youth Advantage UK?
Youth Advantage UK is a research led organsation that aims to further the rights of young people between 11 and 25 years old across the UK through policy work and projects. As the Head of Fundraising, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's growth and making a tangible impact on the lives of young people. You’ll work with a passionate and dedicated team, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop strategies to ensure the sustainability of our mission. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all volunteers are valued and encouraged to grow both personally and professionally.
To be considered you must provide a one page cover letter and your cv.
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Recruiting Multiple Volunteers
Are you passionate about community building, travel, nonprofit development, and positively impacting the world?
Bigger Than Us Residency is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to join our team in multiple roles!
Volunteer Opportunities:
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Social Media Management: Work alongside the founder to develop and implement a social media strategy to expand the reach of the charity. (Potential to transition into a paid role once funding is secured.)
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Website Development: Lead the development and enhancement of our website, making it a powerful tool for the residency.
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Partnerships Lead: Play a key role in building relationships with funders, corporate sponsors, and nonprofit mentors. This position is crucial in securing sponsorships, in-kind donations, and guest speakers to support the residency. (Potential to transition into a paid role once funding is secured.)
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Fundraising: Collaborate with the founder to secure grants and develop a fundraising strategy for Bigger Than Us. This role is ideal for entry-level candidates or those looking to gain experience in the fundraising sector. (Potential to transition into a contracted role once funding is secured.)
We are also open to volunteers from other backgrounds not explicitly listed above. Additionally, we welcome volunteers interested in attending and assisting with the residency’s launch in Winter 2025. This will be an international opportunity, and we may be able to provide partial or full funding for travel based on volunteer time and role.
To get a sense of who we are and what we do, please visit our website (still in development). We aim to make history as the first retreat-style non-profit residency dedicated to supporting leaders focused on helping BAME communities worldwide.
How to Apply:
Please submit a brief blurb explaining why you’d like to volunteer and which role you're applying for when completing the quick apply.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Non Charity Employer
1 - 5
A residency that makes an impact that lasts and leaders that thrive
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!
Reports to: Chief Development Officer
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Head of Fundraising to lead the Fundraising department of Youth Advantage UK. The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for managing all fundraising initiatives and functions of the charity, including strategy development, donor engagement, and team leadership. This position requires a dynamic leader who can inspire and support the Fundraising team, ensure the charity complies with relevant laws and regulations, and drive the development of innovative fundraising strategies to secure long-term sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
● Manage the Fundraising Team: Provide leadership to the fundraising team, including managing the fundraising manager and other team members.
● Develop Fundraising Strategies: Create and implement effective fundraising strategies to achieve financial targets and align with organisational goals.
● Ensure Compliance: Maintain adherence to regulations, policies, processes, and legislations, including data protection and the Charity Governance Code.
● Strengthen Donor Relationships: Cultivate relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, trusts, and foundations to secure sustainable funding.
● Innovate Income Streams: Identify and develop new income streams, including digital fundraising, legacy giving, and strategic partnerships.
● Monitor Performance: Track fundraising metrics and provide reports to the Chief Development Officer.
● Promote Organisational Values: Ensure the charity’s values, mission, and approach are reflected in all fundraising activities.
● Foster Partnerships: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with other organisations to enhance fundraising opportunities and resources.
Ideal Candidate:
● Experience: At least six months in a senior fundraising role with proven success in meeting and exceeding income targets.
● Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management abilities to inspire and develop fundraising staff.
● Strategic Thinking: Ability to design and implement innovative fundraising strategies.
● Communication Skills: Exceptional communication skills to engage donors, partners, and internal stakeholders effectively.
● Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with fundraising tools, CRM systems, and data analytics.
● Commitment to Inclusion: Understanding and experience in embedding diversity, equality, and inclusion within fundraising practices.
● Passion for Youth Development: Genuine enthusiasm for supporting young people and advancing the mission of Youth Advantage UK.
Day-to-day Tasks:
● Managing the fundraising team, including sharing best practices and meeting professional standards.
● Leading the execution of fundraising campaigns and initiatives to achieve financial goals.
● Building and maintaining relationships with donors and partners.
● Ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and ethical standards.
● Developing donor engagement plans to nurture long-term relationships.
● Tracking progress against financial targets and reporting to senior leadership.
● Representing Youth Advantage UK at fundraising events and meetings.
Short-term Tasks:
● Recruiting and onboarding new members of the fundraising team.
● Conducting donor prospecting and research to identify new opportunities.
● Updating and improving fundraising materials, including donor communications.
● Reviewing and streamlining internal fundraising processes for efficiency.
● Creating a roadmap for the upcoming year’s fundraising strategy.
Why Join Youth Advantage UK?
Youth Advantage UK is a research led organsation that aims to further the rights of young people between 11 and 25 years old across the UK through policy work and projects. As the Head of Fundraising, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's growth and making a tangible impact on the lives of young people. You’ll work with a passionate and dedicated team, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop strategies to ensure the sustainability of our mission. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all volunteers are valued and encouraged to grow both personally and professionally.
To be considered you must provide a one page cover letter and your cv.
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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!
We are looking for passionate individuals with a variety of skills and expertise. Currently, we are specifically looking for Trustees who can support the following areas:
Children & Young People
Digital & IT
Finance
Human Resources
Legal & Compliance
However, we will welcome applications from anyone who is keen to transform lives and join us on this exciting journey with us. You don’t need prior experience of sitting on a Board, a dance background or specific qualifications to become a Trustee. What matters most is your passion for supporting people with learning disabilities, your commitment to building a more equitable society and your willingness to contribute to our work, our vision and our future success.
Trustees play a crucial role in shaping what we do, helping us stay clear on our purpose and offering ideas that guide our organisation as we grow. We’re looking for Trustees who can bring fresh perspectives and valuable insights from their lived and professional experiences. We want our Board to reflect the diversity of our work, our participants, and our supporters.
We are based in Lancashire, with national and international reach, and we welcome applications for remote Trustees. We currently have Trustees based in Portugal and the Netherlands.
The role of Trustee is a volunteer role and is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although reasonable expenses for travel may be claimed.
The role requires attendance & contribution at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and four Board meetings per year (plus any required preparation and pre-reading). Quarterly Board Meetings take place mostly online and periodically in person at a North West location.
There will also be potential additional engagement in strategy work and sub working groups throughout the year and occasional representation of the charity at various events with key stakeholders.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
To be a sustainable community role model that provides high quality inclusive dance leadership, participation, performance and training opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you an experienced HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking a dedicated and efficient Human Resources Manager to support our charity in developing and managing our HR strategy, policies and processes.
About Us
Emerge Worldwide's work involves raising awareness surrounding some of the key issues that lead to sexual exploitation and sex trafficking, and its destructive consequences. The work focuses on prevention of the issues, victim identification and support through advocacy, public support and empowerment of communities.
We make an impactful difference in the lives of children, young people, women and professionals as well as organisations and businesses through education and support. There has been a 10% increase in sexual exploitation and sex trafficking against children, and 99% of victims in the commercial sex industry are female.
How you can help
It is a great opening to gain valuable experience in the human trafficking sector through Emerge Worldwide. As HR Manager, you will crucially ensure ethical, professional and effective management of volunteers and staff is maintained.
The positive impact of the HR Manager role ensures that the organisation can better serve its mission to combat sexual exploitation and sex trafficking.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an individual with the passion and drive for Human Resources, who will play a key role in shaping our HR policies, supporting our team, and ensuring a positive and effective work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention of volunteers and staff
- Develop HR policies and procedures aligned with best practices
- Manage performance management and Development
- Provide guidance on employment law and HR compliance
- Foster a positive and productive organisational culture
- Deliver on training and development initiatives
Who We’re Looking For
- Proven HR experience (manager level desirable)
- Knowledge of HR policies, employment law, and best practices
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Passion for charitable work and making a difference in people’s lives for a great cause
Time Commitment
Up to 5 hours per week
What you will gain:
- Make a real difference in people’s lives and gain valuable experience in a charitable organisation
- Be part of bringing positive change to women & girls lives, and our communities
- Work with a passionate and supportive team
- Utilise your HR experience and skills in an organisation advocating for a great cause
We are a welcoming team, dedicated to creating a positive and engaging volunteer experience where you’ll feel valued, inspired, and empowered to bring your ideas to life.
If you're interested in using your HR skills for a great mission, we'd love to hear from you!
Before you apply
The recruitment process includes an interview, and we will request references and a DBS on successful appointment.
Registered Charity
Raising awareness and prevention on sexual exploitation & sex trafficking. Amplifying our voice until freedom is experienced for all women and girls.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At CATTs, we work to give every young person 15-29 to access to vital health education, to allow them to be empowered to know their own bodies and to feel confident communicating health worries. We do this by working with young people and providing interactive workshops that will cover a multitude of topics concerning their health. Our work will always be supported by communities we serve and what they want, and need will come above everything else. This will ensure every young person feels heard through our work and by the people that need to hear them.
What are we looking for.....
We are now looking for up to 4 new trustees to lead the organisation and work with the staff team in delivering the next 5 year plan,building CATTs into a leader in cancer awareness, creating sustainable and diversified funding streams, and addressing the health inequalities that young people and communities face on a daily basis.
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Detection: Knowing the signs & symptoms;
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Prevention: Knowing how to reduce their risk of cancer as a young person;
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Empowerment & Independence: Making informed choices for themselves and realising that they know their body best.
Put simply, CATTs are for young people, by young people. Diverse backgrounds can lead to different health experiences among young people. CATTs work to make sure all young people have a voice by addressing their specific health needs surrounding different genders, sexualities, abilities, ethnicities and living statuses. CATTs want to create a culture shift of talking to each other frankly about health. Tackling taboo subjects helps create a more open and honest society without shame. If we can break the stigma, people are more likely to get their signs & symptoms checked by a doctor earlier.
We are currently delivering our five-year strategy, we would encourage applicants to review the strategy (please find attached) and highlight within your application how your skills set could contribute to the delivery of those ambitions.
What's in it for you?
We want to be able to develop the leaders of the future, provide a space that you can gain experience in a non-exec role that will help with future roles both paid and unpaid. We are also happy to look at what learning opportunities we can provide you that help you deliver in your role with CATTs, within the rules set out by our regulator, the Charity Commission.
CATTs has identified that the following areas of expertise must be covered within the Trustees:
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HR/Safeguarding/EDI
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Strategic finances
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Fundraising/hands on finances
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Traditional Marketing/Branding
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Social Media Guru
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GP Communication
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Community Engagement/Workshop Approach
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Sales/Market Research/Selling Workshops
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IT/Tech/Website
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Public Health & Health Inequalities
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Social Impact/Monitor & Evaluation
As part of this recruitment round, whilst we welcome all applications we specifically, as seeking to bring onboard individuals with experience in;
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Strategic Finance
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Marketing and Social Media
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Public Health
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Human Resources
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Operational delivery
As part of this recruitment round, the structure of the trustee board, will be changing from one overall chair to one chair and two vice chairs (one supporting governance responsibilities of the charity, one supporting operational delivery).
Person specification
Each trustee must have:
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A commitment to the mission of CATTs;
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A willingness to meet the minimum time requirement;
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Integrity;
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Good, independent judgement;
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An ability to think creatively and to use your imagination to support the future of the charity;
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A willingness to speak their mind
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Possess the willingness to understand the charities legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of the trusteeship
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An ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of CATTs.
CATTs is willing to provide training and support to any new trustees that have not previously held positions of responsibility (Please find attached further information on the responsiblities of being a trustee).
The commitment from you...
CATTs would like our trustees to commit at least 3 to 5 hours a month of availability to help with the staff team, along with 6 meetings (1 hour 30 mins each) of the board per year. This is the minimum but if you can commit more on either a long-term or for a particular project that would be great.
How do I apply?
After completing a short application and blind-shifting process we will invite shortlisted applicants for an interview with our trustees and the CATTs staff team. We will look at the option of shadowing our current board team but are also happy to hit the ground running joining the board fully straightaway.
Deadline for applications: 23:00 Sunday 16th March
We will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible, and are looking at short listing applications from Monday 17th March, and as they come in after that.
If you are successful at moving onto the next stage, interviews will be arranged for April/ May with appointments to be confirmed in June / July 2025.
Within your application, within your cover letter of no more than 750 words please focus on two areas;
1) What you would hope to gains from joining the board of CATTs
2) How your experience and skills set relates to areas we are seeking to build capability within the trustee board
Thank you!
- Join the Movement: Empower Young Migrants with We Belong! -
Board of Trustees Chair Role
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young migrants? Do you believe in creating a fair and inclusive society for all?
Immigration is not just a topic of discussion—it's a reality for thousands of young people in the UK. At We Belong, we're pioneering change. We're not just another charity; we're a community led by young migrants, fighting for equal treatment and an end to the hostile immigration environment.
Our Mission:
Co-Founded in 2019 by Chrisann Jarrett MBE, We Belong is more than a charity—it's a force for change. We've already achieved significant victories, from challenging unfair immigration policies to securing scholarships for deserving young people. In 2021, We Belong’s work contributed to a new shorter route to settlement being introduced. Young migrants who are fully integrated in the UK now have five-year route to settlement, rather than the previous 10-years. It’s estimated that that over 300,000 children and young people could benefit from this policy change. Now, we're on a new mission: to ensure that every young migrant has the opportunity to thrive in the UK.
What We Offer:
- Immigration Support: Legal advice, training, and resources to empower young migrants.
- University and Career Support: Guidance on applications, scholarships, and career pathways.
- Leadership Development: Mentorship programs to nurture the leaders of tomorrow.
- Engagement Opportunities: Join our outreach and community engagement efforts.
- Safe Space & Community: A supportive network for guidance and connection.
You can learn more about out work by watching our videos: Education, Leadership Progammes, Mental Health and Support (please 'copy and paste' the links and delete the space to view the video links below).
https://vimeo. com/950835824/fc0f78fc4a?share=copy
https://vimeo. com/950834443/3d8baa46e7?share=copy
https://vimeo. com/950840183/cf89c1fa01?share=copy
The Opportunity:
We Belong is seeking a voluntary Chair to lead our board of Trustees. This is a chance to drive real change, working alongside passionate individuals dedicated to our cause. We need someone with strategic vision, governance experience, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Chair board meetings and provide strategic leadership to the Trustee team.
- Ensure compliance with governing documents and charitable objectives.
- Support the CEO on strategy and best practices.
- Critically assess risks and opportunities and develop effective strategies in the context of the Charitable purpose of We Belong.
- Resolve conflicts and make timely decisions.
Experience & Skills:
We're looking for someone with a background in the migration field, governance, or related fields. Experience in leadership is essential, advocacy, or youth development is highly desirable. We value lived experience and so candidates with lived experience of the UK immigration system are welcome to apply. Most importantly, we need someone with a passion for making a difference.
Time Commitment & Location:
Preparation for quarterly board meetings, both in person and remote, as well as the opportunity to participate in selected committees. The Chair will also supervise the CEO through regular 1:1 meeting and represent We Belong at sector events.
Join Us: Shape the Future!
This is an exciting opportunity to lead We Belong into our next phase of development. If you're ready to champion diversity, empower young migrants, and drive meaningful change, we want to hear from you.
Apply Now: Send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you would like to be the next We Belong Chair by the 1st April February 5pm. Interviews will be held on the week commencing 7th and 14th April depending on availability.
Together, let's create a brighter future for young migrants in the UK. With We Belong, you belong.
We Belong - Empowering Young Migrants
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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What’s involved?
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Write & design a branch/group newsletter
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Compile the newsletter with contributions and support from volunteers, members and local partners
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Organise the distribution of the newsletter to all local members
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Contribute to the national volunteering newsletter
This role will suit me if I:
- Have good writing skills
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Am creative and have good attention to detail
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Have good organisation and communications skills
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Have good computer skills
What’s in it for me?
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Enhance your writing, communication and editing skills
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Become part of a friendly and dedicated team
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Make a positive impact to the lives of people affected by MND
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Get access to a range of learning opportunities
How flexible is the role?
The Newsletter editor will work for approximately 2 hours a week and attend on average 12 committee/planning meetings a year, plus adhoc meeting with MND Staff and volunteer group Leaders.
What sort of training/induction will I receive before starting?
You’ll be inducted into the role and informed about the Association. As part of this, you will receive e-learning, face-to-face training and mentoring. The training programme will also include experiential and reflective learning.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This flexible home volunteering role is worthwhile and rewarding. Make a real difference writing letters. As a Volunteer Penpal Writer you’ll be a key member of the Letterbox Team. Your letters will cheer someone up and establish a trusting, supportive relationship with a client who might be lonely or socially isolated.
What tasks can this role include (some or all of the following):
- Writing letters to clients
- Building trust and companionship with a client through correspondence. Omega befriends a variety of people including: caregivers, the lonely, isolated or people with ill-health.
- Liaising with the Letterbox Team by email or post.
- Respecting service standards, appropriate boundaries and recognising the policies and procedures that are necessary when befriending adults at risk.
- Making suggestions to help us improve the service we provide to clients and Volunteer Pen pal Writers.
This role could be for you, if you:
- Enjoy writing and receiving letters
- Are enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Associate strongly with Omega’s values and strategy
- Have knowledge or understanding about a variety of client issues including caring, feeling isolated and lonely and its impact on people and society
- Have satisfactory written and inter-personal communication skills
- Recognise the importance of confidentiality and can show this in practice
- Are committed to inclusion, treating people with dignity and respect
What support and training will be provided?
- Feedback from clients and colleagues
- Regular and ongoing support from Letterbox Team Leader
- Answering questions
- Stationary and pre-paid envelopes can be provided making the service free.
- Opportunity for peer support events and invitation to Omega events
- Reward system and opportunity for volunteer of the month rewards
What are the benefits for you?
- Knowing you are making a difference to someone’s life by doing something you enjoy
- Joining the Omega Team, who are taking action against loneliness and isolation as well as helping people in crisis
- An opportunity to enhance your CV or learn new skills
- An opportunity to engage with your community
Location of the role:
- Mainly your home
When are you needed?
- At a time to suit you
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Omega is a registered charity dedicated to reducing social isolation and loneliness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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African Development Choices (ADC) is a UK-based Social Enterprise on a mission to reduce poverty by empowering communities to make more informed choices in the management of public resources.
ADC’s purpose is to enable communities to independently meet their needs for essential services, such as clean water and safe sanitation and improve lives in Africa.
At ADC we encourage a working culture of seeking and giving input, showing, and taking initiative and commitment to the organisation and its purpose.
Main Purpose of Job: You will be the main point of contact for the HR General Team, handling day-to-day management of volunteers, communications, and policy administration. Additionally, you'll support Talent Acquisition by screening CVs, scheduling interviews, and managing onboarding. This is a great opportunity to contribute to new HR initiatives and strategies.
Department: HR General
Division: People & Culture
Position Reports to: Chief People Officer
Position is Responsible for: No direct reports
Main Duties & Objectives
Your main responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Assist with the Talent Acquisition process by screening CVs, coordinating interviews, and managing the onboarding of new hires.
• Support the HR team with administrative tasks related to recruitment and employee onboarding.
• Assist in the development and implementation of human resources policies, systems, and processes.
• Undertake tasks around performance management.
• Gather and analyse data with useful HR metrics to develop effective action plans (i.e., employee turnover rates, volunteer satisfaction, retention rate per manager, etc.)
• Create strong relationships across the organisation and develop a network of contacts throughout your area and understand who the key individuals are.
• Update and maintain volunteer records when necessary.
• Provide administrative support to the Talent Acquisition team by screening CV’s and setting up interviews.
• Working with leadership teams on developing, organising, and implementing design models.
• Attend the HR General Team weekly meeting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Essential
• Previous administrative experience in Talent Acquisition
• Proven experience as an HR Generalist or HRBP and be able to demonstrate your complete understanding of the position.
• Knowledge of HR processes and HRIS systems and HR best practises.
• Able to assist on developing action plans for the implementation of new HRIS systems, policies, HR strategies, etc.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Experience in working closely with business leaders and line managers to build their people capability.
• Able to deliver a high standard of work in a timely manner, within defined processes and with minimal supervision.
• The ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
• Available to volunteer at least 7-10 hours a week
• Ability to actively take initiative and help set things up in a start-up environment.
• Ability to actively seek and give input in a collaborative team environment.
• A committed team player with good communication skills.
Desirable
• Hold a qualification related to HR.
What ADC Offers You
This is a volunteer, remote and unpaid position with the following benefits:
• Professional learning and career development opportunities.
• An opportunity to build on your work experience within your profession.
• An opportunity to be part of a diverse team representing different parts of the world, that is changing lives in Africa.
• An opportunity to help shape a start-up social enterprise.
• We will provide work reference for you.
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Here at African Development Choices, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our teams are made up of people from all over the world and we welcome all applications. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, and you require any reasonable adjustments for your application with us, please let us know by contacting recruitmentatafricandevelopmentchoicesdotorg.
