Community Manager Volunteer Roles in Bristol
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We are seeking Community Engagement Officers to join our team and help raise awareness of BPD and our work. This is an exciting opportunity to join us, and gain experience of working for a small non-profit with big ambitions.
About Us
We are Borderline Support UK CIC, a non-profit organisation which is entirely volunteer-run and is led by our service users who are living with, or affected by, borderline personality disorder (BPD). We provide support and information to anyone in the UK affected by BPD. Every year we support more than 2000 people through our peer support groups and support services. We support people diagnosed with BPD, those who are living with symptoms, and their loved ones.
About the role
Our Community Engagement Officers are our ambassadors, and help us to share information and raise awareness of BPD and our work. They act as ambassadors for our organisation, providing information in their local community. They do this by activities such as:
- Attending events, such as community information days or health information days
- Giving talks and presentations online or in person to community groups
This is a very flexible role, you can choose activities that you find most interesting and that match your skills or experience – you can develop your own activities, we welcome and appreciate all ideas to help promote awareness. You will be part of a small team lead by a Community Engagement Manager, and will also work closely with the fundraising team - you will have the opportunity to attend fundraising events or assist in event planning, if that is something you are interested in.
Experience
We welcome applications from people with different and varied skills, for this role we are particularly looking for people who:
- Have a confident and friendly personality
- Can take initiative and be creative or innovative
- Are able to plan and running activities
- Can work independently and as part of a small team
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Have good organisation skills
- Have a positive outlook and can-do attitude
- Have a commitment to our work and values
What will you gain as a volunteer?
- You’ll join a friendly, passionate team of volunteers and develop an understanding of how a small non-profit operates
- You will have the opportunity to network with other volunteers and play a key role in the mental health community
- You’ll have the opportunity to utilise your existing skills, while developing and learning new ones to take forward into the future
- We will provide references after 3-months of active volunteering
Time Commitment
Time can be as little or as much as you can give, we are flexible to fit around your commitments. All volunteers are required to complete an induction (held virtually over Teams) and be happy to attend regular meetings online with your team.
Practical Considerations
You will receive training from the leadership team, and ongoing direction from a named key contact. We carry out reference checks for all individuals who will be volunteering with us on a regular basis. Volunteers will be required to complete induction and basic training before commencing the role. Volunteers must be over 18, and have the right to live and work in the UK.
How to apply
Please submit your application through Charity Job, we will then contact you to arrange an informal interview over Teams.
Borderline Support UK CIC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this volunteer position without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age
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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:
The Talent Acquisition Manager will focus on talent sourcing, candidate identification, networking and relationship building with potential candidates, and develop and manage ADC recruitment processes, procedures and systems.
Division: People & Culture
Department: Talent Acquisition
Position reports to: Chief People Officer
Position is responsible for: N/A
Main Duties and Objectives:
- Perform job analysis, develop and update job descriptions and specifications
- Implement recruiting and sourcing strategies
- Post opportunities, screen incoming CV’s, set up interviews, and onboard new volunteers
- Communicate with Service Desk to remedy incoming volunteer Microsoft Teams account issues
- Maintain internal records with confidentiality and ensure that data is accurate and up to date
- Action onboarding and offboarding processes and liaise with all parties involved
- Identify opportunities in recruitment and onboarding procedures to improve candidate experience
- Analyse Talent Acquisition data and create reports to present to c-level management
- Own and track recruitment related KPI’s
- Monitor and respond in a timely manner to inquiries in the Recruitment inbox
- Perform other ad-hoc assignments as needed
Knowledge, skills, education, and experience
Essential
- At least 4 years' experience in a senior level recruitment position
- CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent) or working towards this
- Competence in sourcing utilizing LinkedIn, Boolean and social media
- Proficient in cloud based ATS, CMS, and Microsoft 365
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Well-organized
- Available to volunteer at least 7-10 hours a week
Desirable
- Experience working in a start-up enviornment
- Ability to attend bi-weekly management and People & Culture meetings
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 provide work reference
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.
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Join our amazing volunteer team to make a real difference to people living with sight loss. You’ll be supporting people to come together in a group setting, to benefit from each other’s company, knowledge and encouragement, leading to reduced isolation, stronger networks of support, and new friendships. You can support with either local and regional telephone groups or face-to-face groups.
What you’ll be doing:
• Meeting and greeting group members on arrival or joining virtually.
• Creating a warm and welcoming environment.
• Supporting group conversations.
• Assisting with group activities (if appropriate).
What you’ll gain from the role:
• An opportunity to give something back.
• A chance to build a strong community.
• A sense of achievement through the difference you make.
• A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people
• An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies.
In return for donating your time we will provide:
• A rewarding experience.
• A great Induction and training.
• A supportive manager.
• Regular updates and catchups.
• Expenses.
• An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.
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Join our amazing team and make a real difference to people living with sight loss. Help create a welcoming and safe environment for people to share their experiences, ask questions and support each other and connect with a local community in a group setting via Facebook.
In this role you will be:
• Managing group membership – authorising Requests to Join.
• Creating a warm and welcoming environment.
• Supporting group conversations.
• Working with a Volunteer Moderator Team to create engaging content for the Group.
• Ensuring House Rules are followed and content is appropriate.
What you’ll gain from the role:
• An opportunity to give something back.
• A chance to build a strong community.
• A sense of achievement through the difference you make.
• A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people
• An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies.
In return for donating your time we will provide:
• A rewarding experience.
• A great Induction and training.
• A supportive manager.
• Regular updates and catchups.
• Expenses.
• An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.
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While gaining invaluable experience in recruitment, human resources and NFP Social enterprise, practice your passion within real-life scenarios.
We are looking for Recruitment Managers to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in sourcing, engaging, on-boarding and will help us build a diverse and dedicated team to support our brand messages and visions.
If you are enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated about building a dynamic volunteer team and are excited to contribute your recruitment skills to a meaningful cause, join us as a Recruitment Manager Volunteer. Together, we can create a positive and lasting impact in our community.
Please note the role is a voluntary position and could be entirely remote. Any incurred reasonable expenses will be paid.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with HR and leadership team to understand volunteer needs, roles and requirements.
- Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies and campaigns.
- Utilise online platforms, social media, and community networks to advertise opportunities.
- Assist with review volunteer applications and inquiries, and assess candidate suitability.
- Conduct interviews with potential candidates to determine their skills, motivations, and alignment with our values and visions.
- Coordinate volunteer orientation, ensuring all are well-informed and equipped for their roles.
- Maintain a database of potential and current candidates and keeping track of their skills, interests, and availability.
- Work closely with leadership team and other team members to ensure a seamless transition from recruitment to engagement.
- Regularly report on recruitment metrics and effectiveness to the leadership team.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve recruitment process.
Requirements:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively market and promote volunteer opportunities.
- Experience in recruitment, human resources, or volunteer management is a plus.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
- Proficiency in using online platforms, social media, and communication tools.
- Dedicated and willing to learn.
- Committed to our values and mission
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how you can become a vital part of our team.
ABOUT TESYouth
TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a NFP social enterprise which focuses on improving the rate of youth employment, through volunteering, interactive and skill-based workshops, work-experience and training programmes. Together with our strategic partners, we collaborate with organisations to provide youth to develop their skills, and to assist in achieving their career aspirations.
Tackle and reduce youth unemployment by providing with the necessary tools to develop skills, aptitudes, knowledge and self-confidence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join our amazing volunteer team to raise awareness of sight loss and RNIB services at local events. You will give talks in person or virtually, sharing your own story to improve understanding of sight loss to local service providers and community groups. You’ll be making a real difference to people living with sight loss by helping to improve accessibility and inclusivity, creating a world without barriers. What you’ll be doing: • Giving talks to groups of people to raise awareness of sight loss in your local community by sharing your story to audiences, for example, local businesses, community and voluntary groups. • Delivering talks to raise awareness of RNIB services as a trusted source of support for blind and partially sighted people • Representing RNIB as an Ambassador for the Community Connection service What you’ll gain from the role: • An opportunity to give something back. • A chance to build a strong community. • A sense of achievement through the difference you make. • A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people • An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies. In return for donating your time we will provide: • A supportive route to building your confidence in presenting and sharing your story with an audience. • A rewarding experience. • A great Induction and training. • A supportive manager. • Regular updates and catchups. • Expenses. • An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.
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Join our amazing team and make a real difference to people living with sight loss. Help create a welcoming and safe environment for people to share their experiences, ask questions and support each other and connect with a local community in a group setting via Facebook.
In this role you will be:
• Managing group membership – authorising Requests to Join.
• Creating a warm and welcoming environment.
• Supporting group conversations.
• Working with a Volunteer Moderator Team to create engaging content for the Group.
• Ensuring House Rules are followed and content is appropriate.
What you’ll gain from the role:
• An opportunity to give something back.
• A chance to build a strong community.
• A sense of achievement through the difference you make.
• A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people
• An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies.
In return for donating your time we will provide:
• A rewarding experience.
• A great Induction and training.
• A supportive manager.
• Regular updates and catchups.
• Expenses.
• An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.
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Overview:
Join us in our mission to effectively communicate with the medical community, amplifying awareness and support for mast cell activation syndrome. As a Volunteer Communications Officer, you'll be instrumental in executing our communication strategy, ensuring consistent messaging and timely delivery across various channels.
Responsibilities:
Content Management: Utilise tools like Hootsuite to schedule and curate engaging content on our social media platforms, driving visibility and engagement.
Copywriting: Assist in crafting compelling copy for social platforms, aligning messaging with our organisation's mission and values. Assist in crafting our newsletter for health professionals.
Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to maintain messaging alignment and brand consistency across all communication channels.
Objectives:
Enhance Brand Visibility: Through strategic communication efforts, increase awareness and reach within the medical community, empowering more individuals affected by mast cell activation syndrome.
Maintain Messaging Consistency: Uphold our organisation's identity and values by ensuring consistent messaging and branding, fostering trust and connection with our audience.
Timely Communication: Contribute to the delivery of timely and accurate communications, keeping our audience informed and engaged.
Join Our Team:
If you're passionate about driving impactful change and possess strong communication and social media management skills, we invite you to join us as a Volunteer Communications Officer. Together, let's amplify our impact and support those impacted by mast cell diseases.
Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity with Mast Cell Action Charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Community Farm just south of Bristol is looking for an accountant and a lawyer to join our Management Committee. You will be joining a strong team of energetic and enthusiastic committee members who work closely with our senior staff team. The committee is responsible for governance, rather than operations, but as a small and young organization we are closely involved in the life of the Farm. The Community Farm is a not-for-profit organic farm. We grow, source and deliver local organic and climate-friendly food across Bristol, Bath, Chew Valley, Frome, Weston-super-Mare and places in between. Our aim is to reconnect people with land and food, and to care for the natural world - of which we are a part. Every year over fifteen hundred people benefit physically and mentally from courses, events and volunteering at The Farm.
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Are you looking for a volunteer role with a unique and dynamic organisation that makes a real difference. The Breck Foundationy was Founded in 2014 in memory of Breck Bednar, a 14-year-old boy, who was groomed and then murdered by someone he met online. We inform, educate and campaign to help young people and the wider UK public reclaim the internet from those who seek to harm others through it. Our educational programmes reach thousands of students, parents, and safeguarding professionals each year.
The Role
In this volunteer role, you'll be responsible for assisting with fundraising activities and managing grants to ensure the financial stability of the organisation. Your tasks may include researching potential donors and grant opportunities, drafting grant proposals and fundraising appeals, managing donor communications, and tracking fundraising progress.
You'll collaborate closely with the CEO and other staff members to develop strategic fundraising plans and initiatives. Additionally, you may have the opportunity to participate in donor cultivation events, networking opportunities, and other fundraising activities to support our fundraising goals.
What are we looking for?
Fundraising and Grant Management Volunteers at Breck Foundation should possess a combination of skills, experience, and qualities to effectively support our fundraising efforts.
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for drafting compelling grant proposals and donor communications.
- Strong research skills to identify potential donors and grant opportunities.
- Organisational skills to manage donor databases, grant deadlines, and fundraising materials.
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in grant applications and donor correspondence.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as independently to meet fundraising goals.
Experience:
- Previous experience in fundraising, grant writing, or donor relations preferred but not required.
- Experience in nonprofit or volunteer work is beneficial.
Qualities:
- Passion for the mission and values of Breck Foundation
- Integrity and ethical conduct in handling donor relationships and financial information.
- Initiative and self-motivation to take on responsibilities and contribute to fundraising efforts.
- Adaptability and flexibility to respond to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Empathy and cultural sensitivity when engaging with diverse donors and communities.
- Overall, Fundraising and Grant Management Volunteers should be dedicated, resourceful, and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to making a positive impact to children and young people
What difference will you make?
The Breck Foundation is a charity founded by Lorin LaFave after the tragic loss of her 14-year-old son, Breck Bednar, in 2014, through online grooming. Breck was groomed while enjoying his passions of computing and gaming. We want to ensure that no child is harmed through grooming and exploitation while enjoying their time on the internet. Prevention through education is essential.
Your contributions as a Fundraising and Grant Management Volunteer will have a direct and tangible impact on the safety of children and young people online. By helping to secure funding for our programs, you will be helping us continue to tell Breck’s story to schools, charities, businesses and youth organisations across the country.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At the Eco Centre our mission is to empower people to live and work sustainably. We inform, inspire and enable people to take action on climate change and the environment.
What we do
Our focus is on practical help so people can reduce carbon, live sustainably and combat climate change.
We’ve developed an innovative approach to helping people make that transition to sustainable living that has the potential of being scaled up and used nationwide – putting us on the road to zero carbon. We’re working closely with communities to pilot and develop the scheme.
In the next 12 months we planning an events programme to engage inspire the public and businesses, and for collaboration and co-creation for climate action innovation.
The next step will be a regional sustainability hub – a visitor attraction with hands-on activities. A go-to destination, training facility, and events/exhibition space – and a resource base for outreach and schools’ programmes.
How you can help
As Event Management Board Member, you’ll take a leading role in developing a new events programme that will inspire and engage and establish Eco Centre as a prominent proponent of climate action in the South West. A key aim will be the development of a sustainability hub for the South West.
You will be a member of a newly enlarged team, ensuring we’re able to step up our action on climate change/sustainability and the drive to Zero Carbon.
Key information:
Responsible to: The board and membership
Working Location: Generally remote working but the ability to visit venues and attend at events in the South West is essential.
Location Requirements: Preferably living or working in the South West. Regulations permit only a limited no. of directors from outside the area of benefit.
Hours: Minimum of 6-8 hours a month. Flexible
Renumeration: None. Voluntary. Expenses only.
How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills and motivation. Please also submit a cover letter saying why you would like to be a board member and what skills you will bring to our board, operations and plans.
Closing date: 31 July 2023.
Interviews may take place in the week August or September.
Applicants can contact us for an informal discussion.
Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.”
What you’ll be doing
As a hands-on board member, you’ll:
- Lead the development of an events strategy and programme
- Manage a programme of small/local and large-scale events
- Identify and develop new opportunities and potential partners in all sectors.
- Identify the communications, operational, strategy and capacity needs for the programme
- Be joining newly enlarged team, steering and developing the Eco Centre, helping it to realise its ambition of a Sustainability Centre for the South West.
- Play an important part in developing strategy and ensuring the organisation is well run and able to deliver, and step up, its impact on climate change and sustainability.
- Contribute to the day-to day running of the organisation and/or its operations.
What are the requirements?
This unique opportunity is for you if you…
- Are experienced in events coordination and management in corporate or voluntary/statutory sectors
- Have some marketing experience
- Able to demonstrate a background in relationship development.
- Have experience of sponsorship and/or other income generation
- Can work effectively with others to identify, analyse, and solve problems.
- Can use your experience and knowledge to make considered judgements
- Have a commitment to action on climate change/sustainability.
This position is open to people residing in the UK only.
Please submit a cover letter saying why you would like to be a board member and what skills you will bring to our board, operations and plans.
You can request an informal discussion, please let us know in the cover letter.
To empower people to live and work sustainably. We aim to inform, inspire and enable people to take action on climate change and the environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
With Jesus. With each other. To the edges.
We are passionate about God’s mission and eager to see more and more people become followers of Jesus. For 225 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed across the globe. Often in ways we could not have anticipated.
Founded by William Wilberforce and other members of the Clapham Sect group of activists in 1799, today CMS supports hundreds of people and partners in mission working together across Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. We also train UK Christians for creative, ground-breaking mission in Britain.
Context
With mission no longer being a “West to the rest” endeavour, and as Christianity has flourished in parts of the majority world, we have undertaken a prayerful review of our organisation, in order to discern our mission call for this generation.
We have rediscovered and been re-inspired by the pioneering spirit of our founders. We believe our calling for this time is to the “edges”: to the edges of society, the edges of church and to the edges of our comfort zones. To that end, we have been aligning our organisation and focus to play a catalytic role in facilitating movements of mission to and from these edges.
The Role
Taking a listening and reflective approach, as Chair you will draw out the diverse skills and wisdom among our trustees, ensure excellence in our governance, support the executive leadership in delivering our refreshed vision and play a role in strengthening our links with the Global Anglican Communion.
If you share our passion for following Jesus and making disciples at the edges, bring experience at board level, a highly relational approach and a global perspective, we would love to hear from you.
For more information see the job pack attached. Closing date 14 August.
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Help bridge the employment gap by offering crucial CV support and facilitating job interview preparation. As an Employment Support Programme Manager at Barawak, you'll inspire and empower our community with the tools needed for sustainable employment success.
Introduction to the Employment Support Programme at Barawak
The Employment Support Programme at Barawak is an instrumental part of our strategic initiative to enhance the economic well-being of the Afro-Hebrew community through increased employability. Our focused strategy is to improve job readiness and access to employment opportunities by providing practical support such as CV clinics, interview coaching, and subsidies for travel to interviews and courses. This programme is designed to create real change, with the aim to see a measurable increase in employment rates within our community. By creating and leveraging partnerships with local businesses and organisations, we not only open doors for immediate job placements but also lay the groundwork for sustained economic growth. Through this service line, we strive to fulfill our mission of economic empowerment, making tangible progress towards our vision of a prosperous and self-sustaining community.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Plan and execute the Employment Support strategy and service line:
• CV Assistance and subsidising travel: Organise and oversee quarterly CV clinics and provide discretionary support for travel costs associated with interviews and courses, enhancing job readiness among community members.
• Discretionary interview support: provide access to high quality discretionary interview practice and advice.
• Job opportunity signposting: Develop and maintain partnerships with businesses and organizations to highlight job opportunities for the community. Act as a liaison for discretionary referrals to these job opportunities, ensuring a fit between community members’ skills and available positions.
2. Measure performance: Keep accurate count of the number of individuals assisted with CVs, job applications and interview preparation; the number vacancies shared with the community and any successful placement rates of those assisted. Provide this data to the Governance Team and Trustees on request.
3. Collaboration with Verticals Teams:
• Partnership Development & Collaboration Team: Coordinate with this team to identify and establishalliances and partnerships with local, regional and global organisations, businesses, councils, and thegovernment to acquire Employment Supportresources, speakers or information.
• Fundraising & Financial Management Team: Collaborate with this team to conduct fundraising activities and financial planning for the Employment Support service line. Identify diverse revenue streams, such as grants, donations, corporate sponsorships, fundraising events for the Employment Supportservice.
• Volunteer Engagement Team: Work with this team to recruit, train and manage volunteers to support the Employment Support service delivery.
• Marketing Outreach & Advocacy: work with this team to enhance visibility of the Employment Supportservice across social media, press, and community events.
4. Governance Team Interaction: Provide regular updates and reports to the Governance, Secretariat & Performance Reporting team. Ensure programmealignment with Barawak policies, procedures, strategyand objectives. Collaborate on monitoring and evaluation efforts to assess Employment Support service impact and effectiveness.
Person Specification:
• Skills: Strong organisational and leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and adept at working in a collaborative environment. Eagar to learn new skills.
• Attributes: Deep understanding of the challenges faced by the Afro-Hebrew community in the UK. Commitment to Barawak's values of helping out, sticking together, and staying strong. Ability to work flexibly and respond to evolving community needs.
• Commitment: Passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families dealing with poverty. Innovative thinker with a focus on creating sustainable, long-term solutions.
Important: This advert is for a voluntary role, which is unpaid and not subject to reimbursement of expenses. Any agreement with the successful candidate is not intended to be a legally binding contract between us and may be cancelled at any time at the discretion of either party. By applying for the role, candidates agree that neither of us intend any employment relationship to be created either now or at any time in the future.
To apply, submit a CV by 1 May 2024, clearly stating the role you are applying for.
To relieve the poverty of persons and families of African and Caribbean decent.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Enhance Barawak’s impact by forging local, national and international strategic partnerships; and nurturing links with organisations that share our values and can help fuel our community’s growth. As one of our Strategic Partnership Leads, you’ll connect with diverse organisations to co-create services and activities that uplift the Afro-Hebrew community.
Welcome to Barawak
Barawak is the first UK-registered charitable organisation dedicated to uplifting and empowering the Afro-Hebrew community in the UK. We understand the unique challenges faced by our community, and we are here to provide support, resources, and opportunities to help overcome these hurdles.
Our vision is to see our community thrive, free from the burdens of poverty and inequality. We're here to bring this vision to life by providing essential support and resources that uplift and empower every individual and family.
Our Purpose
At Barawak, our mission is clear: to address and alleviate the immediate and long-term challenges faced by our community. We're dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to the essentials – from food and toiletries to vital services. But our goals go beyond just meeting basic needs. We are also here to open doors to new opportunities through education and skill-building, helping our community members to stand tall and secure a better future for themselves and their families.
Our Commitment
At Barawak, we’re driven by four key goals to uplift our Afro-Hebrew community:
- Alleviating Poverty: We’re here to give more than just immediate help. Our support includes essential items and help with basic needs, aimed at long-term financial stability for our community.
- Empowering Through Education: Education and skills are keys to opening doors. We offer practical workshops and mentoring in financial smarts, job skills, and more, to spark economic opportunities.
- Fostering Harmony and Diversity: We celebrate our rich Afro-Hebrew culture and encourage understanding across communities. Our work strengthens community bonds and enriches cultural events.
- Promoting Health with Sports: Good health is vital. We offer sports and wellness activities that boost both body and mind, helping everyone feel part of something bigger.
In all we do, helping out, sticking together, and staying strong guide us. By the grace of our God, we're not just making today better — we're shaping a brighter, more hopeful community and future for us all.
Our Team
Currently, our team consists of dedicated trustees and advisors who are laying the groundwork for a robust volunteer organisation. We are in the process of expanding our team to include passionate, committed individuals who share our vision and are eager to make a real difference in the community.
Joining Our Cause
As a volunteer at Barawak, you'll be part of a meaningful journey to support and enrich the lives of those in our community. We value every contribution, and we provide a supportive environment where your skills and dedication can truly flourish. Whether you're leading a service or a vertical, assisting with operations or reporting, your role at Barawak is crucial to our collective success and your help will go a long way to helping us reach our strategic goals.
Understanding the Verticals at Barawak
Imagine Barawak as a living, thriving tree. Our verticals are like the main branches—each one strong and important, reaching out in its own direction but all connected to the same trunk, our community's mission. These four powerhouse teams each have a special job:
• The Fundraising and Financial Management vertical covers fundraising and money matters: This team is all about finding resources—like getting donations and grants—to keep our programmes strong and healthy.They will spend their time writing fantastic letters, sponsorship proposals and funding requests on behalf of Barawak as a whole, but also (supporting programme leads) to specific organisations for Barawak service lines.
• The Strategic Partnership Development and Collaboration vertical covers building bridges: They're the connectors, making friends with other groups, businesses, and everyone who can help us grow.
• The Volunteer Engagement vertical covers welcoming our helpers: This bunch is in charge of gathering our most valuable resource—people like you who want to volunteer and make a difference.
• The Marketing Outreach and Advocacy vertical covers spreading the word: They tell our story far and wide, making sure everyone knows what we're up to and how they can join in.
Each vertical team works in two distinct ways: the first way is for Barawak as a whole, and the second way is in support of each Barawak service, feeding our programmes, like roots bringing water and nutrients to the branches. Whether it's Poverty Relief, Education, Employment Support, Community Engagement or Sports and Wellness, these verticals give the support each programme needs to blossom and bear fruit. Working together, they make sure we're all pushing in the same direction—towards a future where our community stands tall and proud.
Introduction to the Strategic Partnership Lead Role
The Strategic Partnership Lead is crucial in forging strong connections and building strategic alliances. This role focuses on nurturing relationships that support Barawak’s overall mission and each unique programme, ensuring the organisation's growth and the successful delivery of its objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Trustee Support:
• Act as the primary liaison between the Board of Trustees and potential partners.
• Advise trustees on partnership opportunities that align with Barawak's strategic direction.
• Prepare briefing materials and strategic recommendations for trustees on collaboration efforts.
• Coordinate with trustees to identify partnership needs and priorities across all service lines.
Barawak-wide Partnership Development:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive partnership strategy for Barawak as a whole.
• Identify and engage with local, regional, and global organizations, businesses, councils, and government entities.
• Cultivate relationships that lead to resource sharing, joint initiatives, and co-created programmes.
• Secure commitments and formalize agreements that provide sustainable support for Barawak’s operations and initiatives.
Programme-Specific Collaboration:
• Tailor partnership strategies to support the unique needs of each programme lead.
• Work closely with the Poverty Relief, Education & Skill Development, Employment Support, Community Engagement & Racial Harmony, and Sports & Wellness leads to identify potential partners that can provide targeted resources and support.
• Facilitate introductions and negotiations between programme leads and potential partners, ensuring a mutual understanding of goals and expectations.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of partnerships in supporting programme objectives, providing regular reports to programme leads and trustees.
Strategic Alliance Management:
• Maintain a dynamic network of partners, constantly evaluating and nurturing these relationships.
• Organize regular meetings and networking events to foster a community of collaborators.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to partners, ensuring their contributions are effectively integrated into Barawak’s programmes.
Reporting and Analysis:
• Track and report on partnership activities, outcomes, and the impact on Barawak’s service delivery.
• Use data and feedback to improve partnership strategies and collaboration efforts.
Qualifications and Skills:
• Proven experience in partnership development, relationship management, or a similar role.
• Strong networking skills with the ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinking with a keen understanding of non-profit operations and community-based initiatives.
By taking on this role, you will be at the forefront of building a community that supports and enriches the lives of the Afro-Hebrew community through collaborative and strategic partnerships.
Important: This advert is for a voluntary role, which is unpaid and not subject to reimbursement of expenses. Any agreement with the successful candidate is not intended to be a legally binding contract between us and may be cancelled at any time at the discretion of either party. By applying for the role, candidates agree that neither of us intend any employment relationship to be created either now or at any time in the future.
To relieve the poverty of persons and families of African and Caribbean decent.
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A Little About Us!
Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organisation. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.
Why we need you!
Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organisation. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!
What we offer!
Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organisation who is looking to help young people in the UK.
We are looking to appoint someone we can commit to developing our public image and who is capable of delivering operational suitability through a supportive yet practical approach to management.
Key Responsibilities:
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To operationally manage all of our marketing functions (this includes; social media, website design and development, certain events, community engagement)
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To work alongside the departmental head to build and develop a team of committed and enthusiastic marketing volunteers
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To support and provide advice to the marketing team so that they are able to do their role with confidence and to a high standard
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To line manage marketing volunteers and regularly check in with them
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To set tasks for marketing volunteers and teams and to follow up progress on these tasks
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To contribute to the development of the organization through the marketing functions and by supporting the departmental head in drafting marketing policy
Requirements:
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To be competent in IT, website design / editing and social media
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To have experience in a senior marketing role or management
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To have a passion for volunteering
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To be able to develop a team of less experienced marketing volunteers