Community Outreach And Events Volunteer Volunteer Roles
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We are an anti-racist queer collective for working class disabled and marginalised people. All are welcome (and please be aware of the privilege you hold). We are based in Brighton and surrounding areas.
We craft, We cook, We Garden, We create community!
We try to solve the problems we’re struggling with in life from the big things to the everyday mundane challenges. We try to solve our problems individually and also as a collective community, tackling the problems in alternative and creative ways. We aim to be an intergenerational project - all ages and all kinds from families’ welcome.
We have a number of volunteer roles to join our committee and to support our projects. We are seeking people who can offer around 1-5 hours a week commitment (in person, online or both). If you would like a more substantial role such as 1 or 2 days a week, we’d also love to hear from you! We are keen to be flexible and happy to explore your capacity to see how it fits with our project needs.
If you’re interested in any of the roles listed below, please get in touch.
If you have a CV please do share it but we don't want this to be a barrier. No experience is necessary, but if you do have any skills or experience in the areas listed below, this would be very welcome. And we are keen to support people to develop in these roles.
Current sessions
- The project is developing - information below are our current session times but this remains flexible.
- Monday evenings 6-9.30pm - session delivery - creative problem solving, crafts
- Wednesday - monthly admin time (5-7pm)
Benefits of getting involved:
- Free meals
- Travel support costs
- Confidence building
- CV development
- Community building / friendship
- Supporting the development of alternative ways of living and surviving
- Support and supervision
Volunteer Committee Roles:
- Co-chair x 2 minimum
- Secretary (admin support) x 2
- Treasurer (finances) x 2
- Fundraising Lead - Bid writer
- Fundraising Lead - Event organiser
- Volunteer lead.
- Outreach and Community Building Lead
- Media and communication lead
- Diversity lead - Anti racist and decolonial lead
- Diversity lead - Working class lead.
- Project Lead (overview) - Community Fridge
- Cooking Lead
- Cooking crew (chop and chat)
- Project Lead (overview) - Community Garden
- Garden crew (Plant and peaceful party)
- Project Lead (overview) - Craft /creative solution-focused activities
- Creative craft crew (crafting ideas to help support solving life problems)
- Project Lead (overview) - Session administration
- Action crew (Organise, plan & make things happen!)
- Life Admin Lead
- Children’s Lead (overview)
- Designated Safeguarding leads for children and vulnerable adults x 2
See below for details of individual roles:
Co-Chairs - 2 roles
The Co-Chairs will act as a figurehead for Grow Your Life and represent us at meetings and public events. The Chairs will lead the committee in setting strategies and ensure that the committee fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the group.
Other duties include;
- leading meetings
- setting and approving agendas
- signing cheques and legal documents
Secretary - 2 roles
The Secretary’s role is to support the Chairs by ensuring the smooth administrational running of the group’s board.
The Secretaries will be responsible for (or delegate the task of);
- taking, writing, and circulating minutes.
- preparing and circulating agendas as agreed by the chair.
- booking rooms and arranging meetings.
- keeping the organisation’s constitution, a copy of minutes and other records in a safe place.
Treasurer - 2 roles
The Treasurer’s role is to oversee the financial affairs of the group.
The Treasurers will work with the board and any paid staff or volunteers to carry out the following tasks:
- keep accurate, up-to-date financial records.
- produce end-of-year accounts – or arrange for these to be completed and externally examined.
- check bank statements and reconcile them with the cash book/ current account book on a regular basis.
- ensure that understandable systems are in place for petty cash claims.
- ensure that bills are paid promptly, and all income is banked on a regular basis.
- report regularly to the committee on the financial situation.
- report to the Annual General Meeting on the end-of-year accounts.
- prepare an annual budget for the committee, working with the Chair.
Fundraising:
Funding Bids Lead:
- Identifying funders and completing funding applications
Fundraising Event Lead
- Events organisation (run funs etc)
Both Leads would link with the Treasurer and group to identify funding needs.
Volunteer Lead
- Recruitment of volunteers including DBS checks etc.
- Liaising with all project leads and outreach lead.
Outreach and Community Building Lead
- Contacting and attending local groups to encourage collaborations.
- Outreach to recruit potential groups participants and volunteers.
- Supporting potential group participants to engage (for example supporting someone on their first visit).
Media and Communication Lead
- WhatsApp - Sending out messages to keep people updated on our activities.
- Facebook - Posting events & helping grow our audience and develop our image.
- Instagram - Posting events & helping grow our audience and develop our image.
- Email / MailChimp - Newsletter updates.
Diversity Leads:
Anti racist and decolonial lead
Working class lead
- Reviewing our activities to ensure we avoid discriminatory practices.
- Proactively seeking positive and creative ways to embed inclusivity and diversity as this is essential to the core of our group.
Project Lead (overview) - Community Fridge
- Linking with local food sources.
- Linking with local food community groups to develop. relationships.
- Maintaining food hygiene standards.
Cooking Lead
- Food hygiene / Health & Safety training offered.
- Cooking for group activities (usually between 5 and 20 meals).
- Organising group participants to get involved.
- Helping to make the cooking activities accessible.
Volunteers to support delivery:
- Cooking crew (chop and chat)
- Come along and get involved - help prepare food, learn some cooking skills (if you want to)
Project Lead (overview) - Community Garden
- Organise gardening materials.
- Interest in a sustainable and holistic approach - bringing together people & nature.
- Interest in growing food to support the community fridge and participants.
- Interest in sharing gardening skills & knowledge.
Volunteers to support delivery:
- Garden crew (Plant and peaceful party)
Project Lead (overview) - Crafts and creative solution-focused activities
Recent activities include: Sign language, poetry, creative writing, collaging, clay, felting, sewing, colouring, self-care, nail and face art, cooking, planting etc
- Finding and organising materials and resources
- Developing systems to capture plans for future delivery.
Volunteers to support delivery:
- Creative craft crew
- Crafting ideas to help support solving life problems.
Project Lead - Administration (overview)
- Administration for planning sessions that are held every first and third Wednesday (occasionally flexible)
- Liaise with event hosts, facilitators and participants.
Volunteers to support delivery:
- Action crew (Organise, plan & make things happen!)
Life admin Lead
- Support with benefit forms / life admin support for members.
- Running an admin and benefits support group.
Children’s Lead (overview)
- Organising rotas
- Supporting volunteer team
- Preparing resources and activities ready for the kids
- Creative support / individual action plans (with boundaries to ensure parents take responsibility for toileting, food etc)
- Designated Safeguarding lead for children and vulnerable adults x 2
All project leads to link with fundraising team - two-way communications.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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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!
Newington Green Alliance is a UK registered charity committed to nurturing compassionate connections and understanding in order to help people transcend the ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic divides that prevent community bonds. Compassionate connections are vital in fostering a genuinely inclusive and mutually beneficial community. Research confirms the profound impact of strengthening community ties, enhancing mental well-being, happiness, education, economic prosperity, and reducing isolation and crime.
NGA is focused primarily in the London boroughs of Hackney and Islington.
The Workshop Design Volunteer will help to design and plan specialised workshops designed to promote compassion and understanding across differences as part of building diverse, supportive and sustaining community.
They will work together with the team to-
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Deliver engaging and interactive workshops that help to build compassion and understanding among participants.
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Facilitate discussions and activities that promote understanding, compassion, and community building.
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Adapt workshop delivery to suit different audiences and settings.
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Gather, analyse, and respond to participant feedback to improve future offerings.
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Work collaboratively to ensure the smooth execution of all workshops.
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Attract participants to workshops and other events.
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Maintain supportive and productive relations with and between participants of NGA workshops and events.
Once we review CVs we will contact candidates with an offer to complete a short internal form for our records and contact successful prospective volunteers for an informal interview via Google Meet.
Newington Green Alliance is a UK registered charity committed to nurturing compassionate connections and understanding.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Resonate Arts produces a unique programme of creative activities and experiences for and with people living with dementia in the London boroughs of Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea.
The programme includes a choir in partnership with Wigmore Hall, creative dance and movement sessions, an art class, and a concert series in partnership with the Royal Academy of Music.
Alongside its activities in the community, Resonate Arts also runs a Creative Befriender service for people who are isolated at home. Could you be one of our amazing volunteer Creative Befrienders?
The role
We will pair you with a resident of Westminster or Kensington & Chelsea who is living with dementia. Responding to the interests and needs of the individual, you will meet in their home environment for creative activities or support them to attend exhibitions, concerts or arts events in the community.
Drawing on your love of using/sharing ‘art’ to prompt creative moments and enjoyment with others, you will devise fun, creative activities to engage your befriendee and help boost their mood, confidence and motivation. Over time, you will build a strong social bond with them, helping to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Responsibilities
· Arranging visits/trips with your befriendee and booking them in with Resonate Arts
· Planning fun creative arts activities to do together and supporting your befriendee to achieve their creative goals
· Monitoring and evaluating the impact of your activities and reporting outcomes to Resonate Arts
Commitment
· Minimum of 20 sessions
· Frequency of visits: weekly, fortnightly or monthly (depending on your availability)
· Duration of visits: 1-2 hours for home visits; 3-4 hours for trips out
· Days/times: Monday – Friday (days & times are flexible but late mornings and afternoons are most popular)
· Location: Westminster or Kensington & Chelsea (depending on where the befriendee lives)
What do we offer?
As a volunteer with Resonate Arts, you will have the chance to make a real difference to a person living with dementia, as well as develop your creative and social skills, access training opportunities and meet new people.
· Free Enhanced DBS check
· A full induction with supporting materials
· Ongoing training, mentoring and support (in person and online), including dementia awareness and safeguarding adults training
· A dedicated Projects Manager to support you on your Creative Befriending journey
· As a minimum, your first home visit will be supervised and supported. Telephone support is available for all visits and trips out
· We cover out-of-pocket expenses for travel, art materials and refreshments for befriending visits
· Fun quarterly catch-up sessions to meet other Creative Befrienders (in person)
This role is for you if you are…
· Aged 18 or over
· Flexible, reliable and willing to build a meaningful relationship with a person living with dementia
· A clear and confident communicator on the phone and in person with good conversational skills
· Friendly, empathetic, patient and a good listener
· Able to work with others to create an artistic output. This could be creating a picture, writing a poem, playing music, taking photographs…
· An arts enthusiast (this could be creative arts, music, dance, writing, theatre, etc.)
· Willing to make notes and help Resonate Arts with its evaluation processes (with full support)
· Living in Westminster or Kensington & Chelsea, or able to travel easily to these boroughs
Personal experience of supporting older people or people living with dementia would be useful for this role, but is not essential.
We proudly serve wonderfully diverse communities across the boroughs of Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea. We are therefore committed to creating a diverse team and strongly encourage applicants of every race, ethnicity, belief, sexuality, gender identity, disability, age and culture to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about empowering young people and making a real difference in your community? Join us as a Youth Helper with St. John Ambulance and embark on a rewarding journey where you’ll inspire, guide, and support the next generation!
What will you do?
As a Youth Helper, you’ll be a key part of our dynamic volunteer youth teams, working with children aged 5-10 (Badgers) and 10-17 (Cadets) across East London. Here’s how you’ll make an impact:
· Engage and Educate: Deliver fun, interactive sessions teaching first aid and life skills, boosting young people's confidence, teamwork, and self-discipline.
· Support and Supervise: Help coordinate activities and sessions, ensuring all participants are safe and supervised.
· Administrative Assistance: Support the Unit Manager with admin tasks, resource collection, and logistics.
· Foster Inclusion: Encourage active participation and a safe environment, fostering a sense of belonging and community among young people.
What are we looking for?
We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to the vision and mission of St. John Ambulance. Ideal candidates will have:
· A passion for engaging with young people and helping them develop life skills.
· Enthusiasm for St. John Ambulance’s values and a commitment to our Youth Voice principles (Support, Empower, Inspire).
· Teamwork and communication skills.
· A flexible and positive attitude.
· Previous experience working with youth is a plus but not essential—what matters most is your dedication and willingness to learn.
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
· Personal Fulfilment: Experience the joy and satisfaction of making a meaningful contribution to your community by helping young people grow and thrive.
· Training and Development: Gain valuable skills through our comprehensive training programs, including the opportunity to learn first aid and progress into leadership roles.
· Community: Become part of the St. John family, making new friends and building lasting connections with like-minded volunteers.
Join us in creating a vibrant, supportive environment where young people can flourish. Together, we’ll make a difference, one life-saving skill at a time.
Ready to inspire the next generation? Apply now to become a Youth Helper with St. John Ambulance
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you passionate about empowering young people and making a real difference in your community? Join us as a Youth Helper with St. John Ambulance and embark on a rewarding journey where you’ll inspire, guide, and support the next generation!
What will you do?
As a Youth Helper, you’ll be a key part of our dynamic volunteer youth teams, working with children aged 5-10 (Badgers) and 10-17 (Cadets) across East London. Here’s how you’ll make an impact:
· Engage and Educate: Deliver fun, interactive sessions teaching first aid and life skills, boosting young people's confidence, teamwork, and self-discipline.
· Support and Supervise: Help coordinate activities and sessions, ensuring all participants are safe and supervised.
· Administrative Assistance: Support the Unit Manager with admin tasks, resource collection, and logistics.
· Foster Inclusion: Encourage active participation and a safe environment, fostering a sense of belonging and community among young people.
What are we looking for?
We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to the vision and mission of St. John Ambulance. Ideal candidates will have:
· A passion for engaging with young people and helping them develop life skills.
· Enthusiasm for St. John Ambulance’s values and a commitment to our Youth Voice principles (Support, Empower, Inspire).
· Teamwork and communication skills.
· A flexible and positive attitude.
· Previous experience working with youth is a plus but not essential—what matters most is your dedication and willingness to learn.
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
· Personal Fulfilment: Experience the joy and satisfaction of making a meaningful contribution to your community by helping young people grow and thrive.
· Training and Development: Gain valuable skills through our comprehensive training programs, including the opportunity to learn first aid and progress into leadership roles.
· Community: Become part of the St. John family, making new friends and building lasting connections with like-minded volunteers.
Join us in creating a vibrant, supportive environment where young people can flourish. Together, we’ll make a difference, one life-saving skill at a time.
Ready to inspire the next generation? Apply now to become a Youth Helper with St. John Ambulance
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Help us SHINE!
We are SUNSHINE, a brand new grassroots community charity that is being set up. We are a small charity trying to make a BIG impact. SUNSHINE is dedicated to bringing people together, spreading joy and community spirit through a range of community-based initiatives that foster connections, enhance wellbeing and transform lives. We especially aim to target those that are at risk and hard to reach living with social isolation who will need access to our charity the most.
At SUNSHINE, we’re not just a charity; we’re a movement fuelled by compassion, dedication, and a shared vision. Our mission? To change the world - one smile at a time with passionate, dedicated and driven positive role models.
We can’t do it alone!!! We need your help!!!
We're looking for a volunteer to fill the role of Graphic Designer, who can support our small charity make a big difference by creating some amazing eye catching, stunning, vibrant and uplifting graphic designs that create a brand identity for our amazing hard working volunteer run charity.
We are especially interested in the following graphic design items;
- Guide Booklet (To promote our new charity as we don't have a website yet).
- Volunteer Booklet (To welcome new volunteers into SUNSHINE, making them feel welcomed and valued).
- Social Media Posts (To create and promote our upcoming campaigns, fundraisers and volunteer initiatives and to create impact and tell our story).
- Roller Banner (To have up at internal and external events).
- Motion Graphics (To help us raise our profile and awareness of our work)
If you are interested in joining SUNSHINE, please send your Portfolio with your previous work.
We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest in SUNSHINE!
SUNSHINE
- Fostering Connections
- Enhancing Wellbeing
- Transforming Lives
SUNSHINE is London based dedicated to bringing people together, fostering connections, enhancing wellbeing and transforming lives.
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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!
Are you passionate about empowering young people and making a real difference in your community? Join us as a Youth Helper with St. John Ambulance and embark on a rewarding journey where you’ll inspire, guide, and support the next generation!
What will you do?
As a Youth Helper, you’ll be a key part of our dynamic volunteer youth teams, working with children aged 5-10 (Badgers) and 10-17 (Cadets) across East London. Here’s how you’ll make an impact:
· Engage and Educate: Deliver fun, interactive sessions teaching first aid and life skills, boosting young people's confidence, teamwork, and self-discipline.
· Support and Supervise: Help coordinate activities and sessions, ensuring all participants are safe and supervised.
· Administrative Assistance: Support the Unit Manager with admin tasks, resource collection, and logistics.
· Foster Inclusion: Encourage active participation and a safe environment, fostering a sense of belonging and community among young people.
What are we looking for?
We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to the vision and mission of St. John Ambulance. Ideal candidates will have:
· A passion for engaging with young people and helping them develop life skills.
· Enthusiasm for St. John Ambulance’s values and a commitment to our Youth Voice principles (Support, Empower, Inspire).
· Teamwork and communication skills.
· A flexible and positive attitude.
· Previous experience working with youth is a plus but not essential—what matters most is your dedication and willingness to learn.
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
· Personal Fulfilment: Experience the joy and satisfaction of making a meaningful contribution to your community by helping young people grow and thrive.
· Training and Development: Gain valuable skills through our comprehensive training programs, including the opportunity to learn first aid and progress into leadership roles.
· Community: Become part of the St. John family, making new friends and building lasting connections with like-minded volunteers.
Join us in creating a vibrant, supportive environment where young people can flourish. Together, we’ll make a difference, one life-saving skill at a time.
Ready to inspire the next generation? Apply now to become a Youth Helper with St. John Ambulance
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you passionate about empowering young people and making a real difference in your community? Join us as a Youth Helper with St. John Ambulance and embark on a rewarding journey where you’ll inspire, guide, and support the next generation!
What will you do?
As a Youth Helper, you’ll be a key part of our dynamic volunteer youth teams, working with children aged 5-10 (Badgers) and 10-17 (Cadets) across East London. Here’s how you’ll make an impact:
· Engage and Educate: Deliver fun, interactive sessions teaching first aid and life skills, boosting young people's confidence, teamwork, and self-discipline.
· Support and Supervise: Help coordinate activities and sessions, ensuring all participants are safe and supervised.
· Administrative Assistance: Support the Unit Manager with admin tasks, resource collection, and logistics.
· Foster Inclusion: Encourage active participation and a safe environment, fostering a sense of belonging and community among young people.
What are we looking for?
We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to the vision and mission of St. John Ambulance. Ideal candidates will have:
· A passion for engaging with young people and helping them develop life skills.
· Enthusiasm for St. John Ambulance’s values and a commitment to our Youth Voice principles (Support, Empower, Inspire).
· Teamwork and communication skills.
· A flexible and positive attitude.
· Previous experience working with youth is a plus but not essential—what matters most is your dedication and willingness to learn.
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
· Personal Fulfilment: Experience the joy and satisfaction of making a meaningful contribution to your community by helping young people grow and thrive.
· Training and Development: Gain valuable skills through our comprehensive training programs, including the opportunity to learn first aid and progress into leadership roles.
· Community: Become part of the St. John family, making new friends and building lasting connections with like-minded volunteers.
Join us in creating a vibrant, supportive environment where young people can flourish. Together, we’ll make a difference, one life-saving skill at a time.
Ready to inspire the next generation? Apply now to become a Youth Helper with St. John Ambulance
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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!
Join the dedicated team at Historic Croydon Airport and contribute to preserving and sharing the rich history of one of the world’s oldest airports. As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that visitors have a memorable and safe experience while exploring this historic site.
Responsibilities:
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Visitor Engagement:
- Greet and treat all visitors equally, with respect, and without discrimination.
- Provide knowledgeable and engaging information about the history of Croydon Airport.
- Assist with visitor inquiries and enhance their overall experience.
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Safety and Security:
- Be vigilant about the safety of visitors both inside and outside Airport House.
- Inform visitors of potential hazards, such as crossing kerbs or the road outside Airport House and using stairs within the building.
- Ensure visitors are aware of emergency exits and the evacuation procedure. Tour Guides should mention this at the start of each tour, and other volunteers should do so when appropriate.
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Operational Support:
- Arrive on time for Open Days to assist with setting up and closing down activities.
- Help maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the site throughout the day.
- Participate in team meetings and training sessions as required.
Qualifications:
- A keen interest in history and heritage, particularly in aviation and the history of Croydon Airport.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Commitment to treating all visitors with respect and without discrimination.
- Punctuality and reliability.
Training: All volunteers will undergo an induction process, including a review of the HCAT Induction document covering emergency exits and evacuation procedures.
Benefits:
- Be part of a passionate community dedicated to preserving an important historical site.
- Gain experience in heritage and museum operations.
- Meet and engage with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Contribute to the educational and cultural enrichment of visitors.
Application Process: If you are enthusiastic about history and enjoy engaging with the public, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you passionate about empowering young people and making a real difference in your community? Join us as a Youth Helper with St. John Ambulance and embark on a rewarding journey where you’ll inspire, guide, and support the next generation!
What will you do?
As a Youth Helper, you’ll be a key part of our dynamic volunteer youth teams, working with children aged 5-10 (Badgers) and 10-17 (Cadets) across East London. Here’s how you’ll make an impact:
· Engage and Educate: Deliver fun, interactive sessions teaching first aid and life skills, boosting young people's confidence, teamwork, and self-discipline.
· Support and Supervise: Help coordinate activities and sessions, ensuring all participants are safe and supervised.
· Administrative Assistance: Support the Unit Manager with admin tasks, resource collection, and logistics.
· Foster Inclusion: Encourage active participation and a safe environment, fostering a sense of belonging and community among young people.
What are we looking for?
We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to the vision and mission of St. John Ambulance. Ideal candidates will have:
· A passion for engaging with young people and helping them develop life skills.
· Enthusiasm for St. John Ambulance’s values and a commitment to our Youth Voice principles (Support, Empower, Inspire).
· Teamwork and communication skills.
· A flexible and positive attitude.
· Previous experience working with youth is a plus but not essential—what matters most is your dedication and willingness to learn.
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
· Personal Fulfilment: Experience the joy and satisfaction of making a meaningful contribution to your community by helping young people grow and thrive.
· Training and Development: Gain valuable skills through our comprehensive training programs, including the opportunity to learn first aid and progress into leadership roles.
· Community: Become part of the St. John family, making new friends and building lasting connections with like-minded volunteers.
Join us in creating a vibrant, supportive environment where young people can flourish. Together, we’ll make a difference, one life-saving skill at a time.
Ready to inspire the next generation? Apply now to become a Youth Helper with St. John Ambulance
Your fundraising knowledge could make a big difference to our life saving charity!
If you have a strong background in Fundraising or Impact, your skills could be just what our Board needs to enhance our team as we provide strategic leadership for the Charity. Each Trustee brings a different skill to the Board and we are specifically looking for an individual with a background in fundraising or impact to provide strategic input to St John Ambulance Cymru as we move forward.
Board Trustees are volunteers that set the overall direction of the organisation whilst providing insight and constructive challenge to the Charity. This is largely achieved through Board meetings which are 4 times a year (usually in person, in Cardiff) and for this role, also by chairing our Fundraising and Impact Committee which meets online 4 times a year and reports into the Board.
Volunteering as a Trustee is a unique opportunity to build your leadership skills and discover new areas of personal development whilst also supporting and setting the strategic direction of the organisation.
If you'd like to have an informal chat before applying, please contact Helen Willson (Trustee and current Chair of Fundraising and Impact Committee) or Caryn Cox (Trustee and Deputy Chair and Chair of the Board)
Main duties of the job
SJAC has ambitious plans in place and we are seeking trustees to join our board helping, supporting and guiding us on our journey, willing to be strong advocates for the charity and with the ability to steer the charity towards achieving its strategic priorities.
We welcome applications of interest from all for thisexciting and prestigious opportunity to join us in governing the charity, but key areas of experience we are looking for from applicants are:
Fundraising & Impact- a strong background in fundraising at a senior level. You will understand the challenges of fundraising in Wales and support our leadership team on our fundraising strategy, including attracting major donors, legacies, corporate sponsors and regular givers. An understanding of fundraising regulation and governance is key, in addition to experience in marketing and engagement to ensure the charitys brand and impact reaches a wide audience.
About us
We have supported people and communities across Wales since 1880. We existed before the NHS in Wales and provided the earliest medical support to those who were sick or injured.
Since March 2020, weve worked closely with NHS Wales, increasing our capacity and developing new innovative ways of working to assist and relieve the overwhelming pressure on the frontline healthcare. We are first responders and provide services for people who have fallen and those in crisis. We look after hundreds of thousands of people at over 1000 events per year from football crowds to marathon runners and night time revellers.
We continue to play a major role in strengthening community resilience and ensuring people are trained in first aid so they can be the difference between a life lost and a life saved with a blend of St John People, both employees and volunteers.
We provide the opportunity for people from all backgrounds to volunteer with us and develop their personal skills and confidence to support our charitable and income generating services whilst assisting their own career development and their community.
Were undergoing an extensive and exciting programme of modernisation preparing for our new 2025-2030 and beyond strategy. This includes a review of our existing services, financial and workforce models and were developing a rejuvenated culture aligned to our core vision and values to improve our overall people experience.
Job responsibilities
In accordance with our governance rules, our current trustee appointments run for a triennium with potential for a further triennium, presenting an exciting opportunity for suitable persons to join us in governing the charity.
Statutory duties of SJAC trustees
- Ensuring the organisation pursues our stated objects (purposes), as defined in our governing document, by developing and agreeing a long-term strategy.
- Ensuring the organisation complies with our governing document (i.e. our trust deed, constitution or memorandum and articles of association), charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
- Ensuring the organisation applies resources exclusively in pursuance of our charitable objects(i.e. the charity must not spend money on activities that are not included in our own objects, however worthwhile or charitable those activities are) for the benefit of the public.
- Safeguarding the good name and values of our organisation.
- Ensuring the organisation defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets.
- Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place.
- Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation.
- Protecting and managing the property of the charity and ensuring the proper investment of the charity's funds.
- Following proper and formal arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of the Chief Executive.
Commitment
- Preparing for and attending quarterly in person meetings of the Board each year (currently full days during working hours).
- Attending St John Ambulance Cymrus AGM (which usually precedes the June Board meeting).
- Being a member of, and actively participating in, at least one (usually more) of the Boards Standing Committees Audit, Risk & Governance, People, Financial Resource, Fundraising & Engagement, Digital & Data, Priory Honours & Awards which all meet at least quarterly. This will include a mixture of face-to-face, hybrid and online meetings, and the requisite preparation work and following up of actions outside the meetings.
- Supporting St John Ambulance Cymru events throughout the year, including the annual Investitures.
- Being responsive to emails and being available to offer ad hoc assistance / advice as required.
- In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising Board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.
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We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic fundraising officers to join our team and assist us in raising funds and helping us provide more support to people affected by BPD. This is an exciting opportunity to join us, and help us develop our support services to help as many people as we can.
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 this role
This role is a wide and varied role, and so we can be flexible on how volunteers would like to support us with fundraising. As part of a small team, our fundraising officers can be an active part in our volunteer plan, to help develop local fundraising events to raise vital funds needed to extend our support services. There is also the opportunity for fundraising officers to progress to moving up and leading their own team, developing new fundraising strategies and applying for funding, if this is an area of interest. We welcome any knowledge of fundraising within our team!
What are some of the things you could be doing?
- Planning and running fundraising events and activities such as cake sales, pub quizzes, raffles, car boot sales, sports activities, game nights, etc. Any ideas you have will be very much encouraged and appreciated.
- Contacting local businesses and organisations that may be willing to donate items, services, monetary donations or staff time.
- Researching any upcoming grants or funding opportunities that we may be eligible to apply for
- Supporting the fundraising manager with applications for grants and funding opportunities
Experience
We welcome applications from people with different and varied skills, for this role we are particularly looking for:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Friendly and approachable personality
- Can-do attitude!
- Flexible and able to work independently, within a small team, and within the wider organisation
- Excellent organisation and prioritising skills
- Creative and innovative approach
What will you gain as a volunteer?
- You’ll join a friendly, passionate team of volunteers and develop an understanding of how a national 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
We are looking for an experienced senior finance leader to chair our Finance and Resources Committee (FRC). As well as principal oversight of all financial matters, you will also overlook the disposition of the investment portfolio and strategic planning for our whole property portfolio.
With multi-million pound annual cash flows from our thousands of volunteers across dozens of divisions nationwide, the role requires a deft and experienced hand as we move through the final stages of our organisational transformation and finalise Strategy 2030.
As well as attending quarterly Board meetings in Cardiff, you would Chair the FRC, which meets online with a similar frequency. Board Members setthe overall direction of the organisation whilst providing insight and constructive challenge.
Volunteering as a Trustee and Committee Chair is a unique opportunity to build your leadership skills and discover new areas of personal development whilst also supporting and setting the strategic direction within a worldwide organisation that traces its roots back a thousand years and has hundreds of thousands of volunteers worldwide.
SJAC has ambitious plans in place and we are seeking trustees to join our board helping, supporting and guiding us on our journey, willing to be strong advocates for the charity and with the ability to steer the charity towards achieving its strategic priorities.
We welcome applications of interest from all for this exciting and prestigious opportunity to join us in governing the charity, but key areas of experience we are looking for from applicants are;
Finance - a fully qualified accountant with senior level experience and strong analytical skills, you will be able to interpret and scrutinise financial reports and advise the board on the financial performance and risk profile of the charity.
We have supported people and communities across Wales since 1880. We existed before the NHS in Wales and provided the earliest medical support to those who were sick or injured.
Since March 2020, weve worked closely with NHS Wales, increasing our capacity and developing new innovative ways of working to assist and relieve the overwhelming pressure on the frontline healthcare. We are first responders and provide services for people who have fallen and those in crisis. We look after hundreds of thousands of people at over 1000 events per year from football crowds to marathon runners and night time revellers.
We continue to play a major role in strengthening community resilience and ensuring people are trained in first aid so they can be the difference between a life lost and a life saved with a blend of St John People, both employees and volunteers.
We provide the opportunity for people from all backgrounds to volunteer with us and develop their personal skills and confidence to support our charitable and income generating services whilst assisting their own career development and their community.
Were undergoing an extensive and exciting programme of modernisation preparing for our new 2025-2030 and beyond strategy. This includes a review of our existing services, financial and workforce models and were developing a rejuvenated culture aligned to our core vision and values to improve our overall people experience.
Job responsibilities
In accordance with our governance rules, our current trustee appointments run for a triennium with potential for a further triennium, presenting an exciting opportunity for suitable persons to join us in governing the charity.
Statutory duties of SJAC trustees
- Ensuring the organisation pursues our stated objects (purposes), as defined in our governing document, by developing and agreeing a long-term strategy.
- Ensuring the organisation complies with our governing document (i.e. our trust deed, constitution or memorandum and articles of association), charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
- Ensuring the organisation applies resources exclusively in pursuance of our charitable objects(i.e. the charity must not spend money on activities that are not included in our own objects, however worthwhile or charitable those activities are) for the benefit of the public.
- Safeguarding the good name and values of our organisation.
- Ensuring the organisation defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets.
- Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place.
- Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation.
- Protecting and managing the property of the charity and ensuring the proper investment of the charity's funds.
- Following proper and formal arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of the Chief Executive.
Commitment
- Preparing for and attending quarterly in person meetings of the Board each year (currently full days during working hours).
- Attending St John Ambulance Cymru' s AGM (which usually precedes the June Board meeting).
- Being a member of, and actively participating in, at least one (usually more) of the Boards Standing Committees Audit, Risk & Governance, People, Financial Resource, Fundraising & Engagement, Digital & Data, Priory Honours & Awards which all meet at least quarterly. This will include a mixture of face-to-face, hybrid and online meetings, and the requisite preparation work and following up of actions outside the meetings.
- Supporting St John Ambulance Cymru events throughout the year, including the annual Investitures.
- Being responsive to emails and being available to offer ad hoc assistance / advice as required.
- In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising Board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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.
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Youth Leader - Penkridge All Services Unit
Who we are:
We are the charity that steps forward in the moments that matter, to save lives and keep communities safe. We are a market leader in the provision of workplace training, first aid supplies and event and ambulance services. And we're currently looking for Youth Leaders to join our Penkridge All Services Unit in South Staffordshire so we can grow and expand our youth offering!
What are we looking for:
We are looking for an organised leader with an interest in youth work, first aid and community development.
What would you be doing as a volunteer?
St John Ambulance needs YOU! We have amazing cadet units in Staffordshire, Shropshire & Wolverhampton that are ready to expand and open to more young people in our area and we need volunteers like you!
Being a youth leader is an amazing opportunity for adults aged 18+ to teach valuable lifesaving skills to young people aged 10 – 17 in your area! Volunteering at least two hours per week could make a massive difference to these cadets now and have a real impact on your community.
But it's not all about what you'll give - you will learn a lot too!
As the cadets develop, so will you. You’ll gain communication, listening and presentation skills and grow in confidence. You’ll also have the chance to learn First Aid and take on more advanced roles with training, all while being fully supported by the rest of your team.
Under your leadership, young volunteers will develop their potential, they will learn vital first-aid skills that they can deliver at events and activities around the community. They will gain confidence, make friends and engage in community and social change.
If you’d like to know more or would like to try a taster experience of what it’s like as a volunteer in our Youth Teams just like to chat with someone who does, please get in touch by registering below!