Education Volunteer Roles
Chair of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee
About the role
We are looking for a Chair of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee (“FRAC”) who is passionate about mental health service provision and public protection, to join the Board of Trustees. You will become a charity trustee (company director) and ensure that the public interest and charitable objectives run through all that we do.
This is a particularly exciting time to join the organisation as we will be launching our three-year strategy “psychotherapy in a changing world” in the Autumn of 2024. We want to work with you to craft an achievable delivery plan to sit alongside this strategy, which will be accompanied by a medium-term financial plan.
Leading the Board’s oversight of charitable funds, you will be pivotal in ensuring the organisation demonstrates excellent stewardship of resources and is financially sustainable for the future. Your background in financial leadership will be an ideal experience to chair the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee and provide support to our finance team.
About you
This is a role for an individual who is open to new ideas and embraces innovation, who is motivational, pragmatic, and demonstrates sound commercial and business acumen.
You will enjoy the opportunity to support an important cause where there is a growing demand in society for greater choices of high-quality mental health service provision. You’ll work alongside colleagues from diverse backgrounds and collaborate with staff and practitioners. There’ll be scope for professional development as well as personal reward in running the charity and mentoring the executive. In short, it is an opportunity to make a real difference.
About the organisation
The organisation is the leading professional body for psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. We represent training organisations and over 9,000 individual therapists - working privately or in the NHS or voluntary sector - offering a wide variety of psychotherapeutic approaches or modalities.
Our charitable objectives are to promote:
- the art and science of psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling for the public benefit;
- research in psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling and to disseminate the results of any such research;
- high standards of education and training and practice in psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling
- the wider provision of psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling for all sections of the public
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would be suitable for this role to the governance team.
Closing date: 9am Monday 11th November 2024
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Fundraising Volunteers play a crucial role in supporting this mission by securing essential financial resources through grant writing, and donor engagement.
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.
We are seeking both experienced volunteers and others without that experience but with transferable skills and a strong interest in developing their fundraising abilities. Volunteers will engage in grant selection and funding bid writing to secure funding for NGA’s community-building activities.
Work as part of the fundraising team to-
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Develop and implement effective fundraising strategies and campaigns.
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Research and pursue grant opportunities and other funding sources.
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Build and maintain relationships with donors and supporters.
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Organise fundraising events and activities.
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Track and report on fundraising progress and outcomes.
Ideal volunteers will have some the following skillset
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Experience in fundraising, grant writing, or donor relations and/or appropriate transferable skills
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Ability to write fluently, persuasively and professionally in English.
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Ability to research and identify potential funding sources.
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Organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Passion for community building and social inclusion.
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Proficiency with IT, including internet searching, email, Google Workspace, and basic database understanding.
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Comfort with phone and video communication and working productively with both external and internal parties.
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Capacity to weigh complex factors in decision-making.
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Creativity in developing fundraising campaigns and events.
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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Are you someone who has a passion to improve the lives of young people and families?
We are currently looking for new Trustees to join our Board of Trustees.
Motiv8 is an exciting, dynamic organisation that passionately engages with young people and families enabling them to access improved life chances. We are established in local communities across Hampshire delivering high quality community, education and employment services which lead to transformed lives and positive outcomes.
Background
We are a charity that has provided support to young people and families to improve their life
chances, in the South East, for over 25 years. Our development and direction has been underpinned
by the huge commitment of our staff and volunteers, including Trustees.
We are looking to expand our Board of Trustees and it is an exciting time to join us. We are currently
shaping out new organisational strategy to enhance the impact to the young people and families
that we support. We are also developing key areas of safeguarding, reward and recognition.
Our operating environment is challenging, with our services facing financial pressures and ongoing
governmental changes. We therefore want to increase our influence and ability to support young
people and families.
Our Trustees lead the development of our charity, working alongside our Chief Executive, Kirsty
Robertson. You will need to have compassion, empathy and sensitivity to the experiences of the
young people that we support as well as a willingness and openness to understand the complexity
of the circumstances of our clients.
To underpin our current Trustee Board, we are looking for individuals with a background in HR,
Fundraising, Youth work, Finance, Safeguarding or Community Development but we welcome
applications from all interested parties.
We believe we will deliver long lasting impact when our Board and staff teams reflect the
community of young people and families that we service and improving Board diversity is crucial to
us in terms of our company values. We are actively encouraging applications from people who are
from a minoritized ethnicity, disabled, LGBTQ+, Lived Experience and/or have varying levels of
educational attainment. We particularly welcome applications from younger people aged 18 to 30
and are interested in hearing from candidates with a background or extensive knowledge of:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Safeguarding
Lived experience
Fundraising
This is a truly unique charity, with people who care deeply about what they do. If you believe you
have the experience and qualities we are looking for, then we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As a Sales Assistant Volunteer you will be at the till, serving customers as the friendly face of your shop. You will help people facing poverty around the world by giving great customer service and making donors, customers, and supporters feel welcome in our shop. We’ll give you ongoing training and support so that you can feel right at home as part of the Oxfam Community!
About this role
We will give you all the training and support you need so you will develop your skills as part of our team. You don’t need to have any experience – we’ve got you covered. You can also get some lunch and travel costs too. Whatever you need, we’re here to help.
As a Sales Assistant Volunteer you’ll develop skills that boost your confidence:
- Improving your communication skills in this customer-facing role
- Serving customers on the till, handling cash and card payments
- Creating a friendly shop environment to make everyone feel welcome
Volunteering that works for you
Volunteering can be very flexible to suit you. So even if your availability or skills don’t match this role, get in touch and we will find something right for you. By volunteering for a few hours a week, you will meet new people and have some fun for a good cause.
What you will be doing
- Making everyone feel welcome
- Serving customers on the till
- Handling cash and card payments
- Helping donors as they come in
- Keeping the shop clean and tidy
The skills you need
- Helpful and friendly
- Happy to be part of a team
- Excited to learn new skills
- Up for trying a range of shop tasks
What's in it for you
- Some lunch and travel costs
- Improve language and communication skills in a customer facing role
- Boost your CV by learning transferable skills
- Grow your confidence and meet new people
- We can be flexible around your education, family, work, or health etc.
- Possible references for future employers.
What happens next?
After you apply the manager will ask you to come in for an initial chat. This is not an interview, just a chance to get an idea of what you'd like to do in the shop. From there you can meet the rest of the volunteer team and get involved with whatever area of the shop takes your interest!
Oxfam is a global community of people who believe in a kinder, and radically better world, where everyone has the power to thrive not just survive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, open-minded and forward thinking individual to join our small and enthusiastic team of volunteers; and who will share our love of, and desire to, protect the special and historic gardens and landscapes of Essex.
Who we are
Essex Gardens Trust was set up in 1996 with the aim of protecting the special and historic gardens and landscapes in our county. We do this through: i) research, ii) conservation and iii) education.
Our research team has recently completed a funded project to identify and record historic gardens and landscapes in the City of Southend. The results of this research has been given to both the County planning authority and the Essex Records Office where it will join our existing inventories.
The role
As Chair of Essex Gardens Trust you will be responsible through and with the Management Committee for:
- Providing overall leadership and oversight to EGT
- The overall health of EGT and its ability to continue to deliver the objectives for which it was founded;
- Chairing meetings of the Management Committee, ensuring that they are run efficiently and that decisions made are in accordance with good governance and are clearly recorded;
- Understanding the role and activities of each of the Trust’s core functions and, with this knowledge, being open to new opportunities for EGT to develop and extend its influence and activities;
- Being an ambassador for the Trust;
- Maintaining and developing external contacts and relationships with organisations such as, but not exclusively, The Gardens Trust, Essex Records Office, ARU Writtle and other County Gardens’ Trusts;
- Maintaining contacts with and attend relevant meetings of the movement’s national body, The Gardens Trust, and other external bodies.
You should have at least three years’ experience of the charity sector as a trustee or senior employee and be able to demonstrate a keen interest in gardens and landscapes; plus…
- Strategic vision
- Good, independent judgement and integrity
- An ability to think creatively
- The ability to lead and work effectively as a member of a team and with volunteers in a range of capacities
- The ability to research and ask probing questions.
Knowledge of landscape design and garden history is not necessary, but it would be helpful if you have an appreciation of their application.
The Management Committee meets six times a year for about two hours, either by Zoom or at ARU Writtle. There is usually an annual meeting of County Chairs organised by The Garden Trust. Including these meetings, your time commitment would be on average eight to ten hours per month.
HEALTHPROM TRUSTEE RECRUITMENT
HealthProm works to support vulnerable children, women and families disadvantaged by poor health, disability, social exclusion and forced displacement. We work in Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Afghanistan and with migrant communities from those regions in the UK.
Following a strategic review last year we are in the process of building up HealthProm’s activities and addressing the operational challenges of working in the region. We need an effective and active Board to support the work of our staff and partners.
We are planning for the succession of long-standing trustees. We are also aiming to strengthen the Board with new skills and experience. We are looking in particular for trustees with:
- experience in mobilising resources and fundraising
- engagement in countries of the region where HealthProm is involved, particularly Afghanistan.
- experience in sectors and issues in which HealthProm are involved: maternal and child health, social care, fostering, disability, child protection, children’s rights, parent advocacy, palliative care, early childhood intervention, inclusive education
There are exciting and demanding challenges ahead but we have the passion, belief and ambition to meet them. If you share our belief and commitment to improving the lives of communities living in challenging circumstances, I very much look forward to hearing from you.
The role
Trustees will join a small and active trustee Board supporting the effective delivery of HealthProm’s current programmes and guiding its future strategy and direction.
Time commitment
Every trustee is expected to prepare for and participate in HealthProm Board meetings in person or by skype (currently four per annum, each lasting three hours and held in London), and may also be asked to serve on one of its sub-committees.
In addition to this formal role we are looking for trustees who are able to dedicate some time to support staff in certain projects, initiatives or areas in which they have specialist skills, knowledge or experience.
HealthProm trustee appointments are unpaid but travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Overall Objective
With other trustees, to be responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of HealthProm, developing the charity’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
· To take part in formulating and regularly reviewing the strategic aims of HealthProm, and evaluating performance against agreed targets
· To ensure that the policy and practices of HealthProm are in keeping with its objectives and its memorandum and articles of association (and any variations thereto) and that these are carried out by management.
· To ensure compliance of HealthProm with statutory and legal requirements
· To ensure that HealthProm functions within the legal and financial requirements of the Charities Commission and Companies House and strives to achieve best practice
· To ensure that the income of HealthProm is spent solely for the purposes as laid out in its objectives
· To act in the best interest of HealthProm at all times
Main duties
· To assist the Chair as an active member of the Trustee Board in exercising its responsibilities and functions
· To participate in meetings of Trustees, whether Board or committee meetings and in other exchanges as needed, ensuring HealthProm’s policies and concerns are reflected in their deliberations
· To be familiar with the operations of HealthProm to ensure that a critical and informed view can be maintained, and participating in appropriate training sessions.
· To contribute specific skills and contacts to support HealthProm.
· To promote HealthProm to as wide an audience of donors and beneficiaries as possible
Person specification
You should be able to demonstrate and provide evidence of the following criteria within your written application. These will be explored with you further at the preliminary interview stage, along with the additional criteria listed below. We are keen to ensure diversity on the Board.
The successful candidates will be able to give evidence of:
1. An understanding of, empathy with, and commitment to HealthProm’s vision, mission, values
2. Proven experience and expertise in at least one of the following:
· Resource mobilisation and management; institutional fundraising
· Knowledge of the region in which HealthProm operates
· Sectoral areas in which HealthProm is involved:
4. Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship and an understanding of the respective roles of the Chair, Trustees and Director of Operations
5. The ability to work effectively as a collegiate member of a board while contributing an independent perspective
6. Some experience of board or committee membership in a charitable, public sector or commercial organisation
7. Links to a network of current and relevant contacts
You should also be able to demonstrate:
1. An understanding of, and commitment to, the values of accountability, probity and openness.
2. An ability to process detail and get to the heart of an issue.
3. Confident and effective communication skills with a range of audiences and ability to act as an ambassador for the organisation.
4. A willingness to devote the time and effort required to effectively discharge the duties of this role.
The Timetable
The closing date for applications is Sunday 17th November 2024.
Preliminary interviews will be arranged in the week beginning 2nd December 2024
How to apply
To apply for this role, please provide the following:
· a short introductory statement demonstrating your motivation for this role and explaining how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the role
· a comprehensive CV including details of your achievements in each role, and including details of two referees.
All of these documents should be forwarded by email to Tanya Buynovskaya, Director of Operations. If you have any specific questions regardignt his role, please contact Tanya by e-mail.
How to apply:
To apply for this role, please provide the following:
· a short introductory statement demonstrating your motivation for this role and explaining how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the role
· a comprehensive CV including details of your achievements in each role, and including details of two referees.
All of these documents should be forwarded by email to Tanya Buynovskaya, Director of Operations. If you have any specific questions regardignt his role, please contact Tanya by e-mail.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Camden Canals and Narrowboat Association seeks new Trustees.
About the organisation
Camden Canals and Narrowboat Association is looking for new Trustees for our charity and is keen to hear from you if you have the skills and experience that would help support our work.
We are a small organisation staffed entirely by volunteers and we maintain & run an historic canal narrowboat on the Regent’s Canal for the benefit of the community. Day-to-day running of the Association is organised through a volunteers committee, who meet monthly. We are affiliated to the National Community Boat Association and all our skippers have attained the Certificate of Community Boat Management.
We take groups of up to 12 people on canal trips lasting from a few hours to all day or several days at a time. Private groups such as celebration trips, vacation groups, or team building events subsidise community trips for the organisation such as: mental health, children’s charities, or the elderly. These can sometimes be free if groups with appropriate aims (groups that benefit people in need without discrimination) lack access to other funding.
Who we’re looking for
Our Trustees do not need any special knowledge of canals or boating however an interest in these areas would be helpful and an understanding of the workings of small organisations, run by volunteers would be an advantage. Previous experience as a Trustee would be useful but is not a prerequisite, as full support and training in the duties and responsibilities of Trustees will be given.
If you have skills in Marketing, Community Development, Education or Fundraising we’d be particularly pleased to hear from you.
We’re aiming to diversify the backgrounds of our board membership, so anyone whose backgrounds, experience and identity enhance the diversity of our existing board, is encouraged to apply. We are particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups such as people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with a disability.
Trustees meet about 3 or 4 times a year in North London.
How to apply
To apply, please email your current comprehensive CV and a short supporting statement telling us why you think you would make a good trustee of Camden Canals & Narrowboats Association: email your cv
All applicants will be vetted, so remember to include details of two referees (who will not be contacted without your prior knowledge and consent). Although there is no remuneration for this post, reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
As we are also registered as a limited company, all trustees would also be Directors of the Company. [03570601]
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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About Us
The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is a 501(c)(3) international non-profit organization founded in 2001. We provide education and safe Children's Homes to impoverished children in Indonesia, Kenya, and Thailand through our five IHF Centers.
Our Mission
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Educate Marginalized Children: Activate their highest potential and nurture loving communities. The happiness of our world's children rises above all political and religious differences and equates to the quality of our world's happiness tomorrow.
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Educate Global Citizens: Through communication and real-life experiences, both online and in person, we teach about the realities of marginalized communities and impart practical skills for aiding needed efforts, thus giving a voice to the voiceless.
Our Vision
“To develop global leaders with cross-cultural experiences and respect for different cultures from varying socioeconomic backgrounds, equipped to make decisions that serve, positively impact, promote, and protect the dignity and humanity of people everywhere.”
Volunteer Role
We are looking for dedicated volunteers to join our team at the IHF Indonesia Center in Medan. Volunteers will gain invaluable experience in international team leadership, coordination of center activities, and engagement with the local community.
Responsibilities
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Participate in rotational assignments in the core components of the International Humanity Foundation, including:
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Center operations
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Legalities
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Community development
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Finance
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Fundraising
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Media and communications
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And more
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Assist in coordinating center activities
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Report to the CEO and Center Directors
What We Offer
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Accommodation: Room with bed and mattress provided.
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Electricity and Wi-Fi: Stable network to carry on online tasks.
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Global Leadership Development (GLD): A one-year training program equipping you with skills to run an international organization as a director.
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Stipend:
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$35/month for the first 3 months
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$65/month for months 4-6
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$85/month for months 7-9
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$100/month for months 10-12
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Potential Employment: After one year of successfully completing the GLD training, volunteers may be considered for employment positions within the organization, if available.
Requirements
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Minimum of a high school diploma
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Basic computer knowledge
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Smartphone for communication
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Valid police clearance/good conduct certificate issued by the government
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Fluent in English
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Able to use Zoom
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Honest, well-behaved individual with no criminal record
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Ability to work with children and adhere to both national and international laws governing our operations
Join Us
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of marginalized children and eager to develop your leadership skills in a global context, we invite you to apply for this rewarding volunteer position. Help us build a brighter future, one child and one community at a time.
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Jabalie
Jabalie is a UK charity working internationally with survivors and individuals that are at high risk of gender-based violence.
“Gender-based violence” (GBV) is violence or abuse that is directed against a person or community because of their gender identity or expression, or the violence or abuse affects persons of a particular gender disproportionately. Gender-based violence affects people of all genders, including women and girls, men and boys, transgender individuals, and non-binary people. However, women and girls are disproportionately affected.
Some key statistics include: • One in three women and girls globally will experience some form of violence in their lifetime. • One in four men globally have experienced sexual or physical violence by an intimate partner. • One in four LGBTQ+ individuals have experienced violence or abuse by an intimate partner.
Many victims feel unable to leave their relationship and for those that do, many return to their abuser for a variety of reasons - for example, because they are financially dependent on them, or remain emotionally controlled by them. It takes an average of 7 times for a victim to leave an abusive relationship permanently.
Jabalie is a UK charity that aims to educate and empower survivors and individuals at high-risk of gender-based violence to promote their safety, autonomy and economic independence. We are developing an education and empowerment programme to help build survivors' knowledge, skills and confidence so they can build their lives outside the shelter and become financially independent.
The programme will have 5 areas: (1) Understanding GBV; (2) Skills Development; (3) Legal Rights; (4) Women's Health; and (5) Mental Health. We will also have a training of trainers programme, advocacy against GBV, and are building a community of survivors and GBV activists. I've attached our Strategic Plan 2024-27 with further details.
Our pilot programme will be created in the UK and Kenya using a model that can be upscaled internationally.
Graphic Designer
Role Description
Jabalie is a UK charity that aims to educate and empower survivors and individuals at high-risk of gender-based violence to promote their safety, autonomy and economic independence.
We are a new organisation seeking to build our online presence and brand awareness through our social media channels. We are looking for 1-2 volunteers to join our team to help design visually engaging social media posts. If interested, there are opportunities for the volunteer to get involved in broader marketing strategy and communications.
The length of volunteering is flexible and can be ongoing or for a set period depending on the volunteer's capacity.
We are a small but ambitious and friendly team. We look forward to receiving your applications!
Weekly Time Commitment
2-3 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role
3-5 months remotely
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us
The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is a 501(c)(3) international non-profit organization founded in 2001. We provide education and safe Children's Homes to impoverished children in Indonesia, Kenya, and Thailand through our five IHF Centers.
Our Mission
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Educate Marginalized Children: Activate their highest potential and nurture loving communities. The happiness of our world's children rises above all political and religious differences and equates to the quality of our world's happiness tomorrow.
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Educate Global Citizens: Through communication and real-life experiences, both online and in person, we teach about the realities of marginalized communities and impart practical skills for aiding needed efforts, thus giving a voice to the voiceless.
Our Vision
“To develop global leaders with cross-cultural experiences and respect for different cultures from varying socioeconomic backgrounds, equipped to make decisions that serve, positively impact, promote, and protect the dignity and humanity of people everywhere.”
Volunteer Role
We are looking for dedicated volunteers to join our team at the IHF Indonesia Center in Jakarta. Volunteers will gain invaluable experience in international team leadership, coordination of center activities, and engagement with the local community.
Responsibilities
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Participate in rotational assignments in the core components of the International Humanity Foundation, including:
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Center operations
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Legalities
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Community development
-
Finance
-
Fundraising
-
Media and communications
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And more
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Assist in coordinating center activities
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Report to the CEO and Center Directors
What We Offer
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Accommodation: Room with bed and mattress provided.
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Electricity and Wi-Fi: Stable network to carry on online tasks.
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Global Leadership Development (GLD): A one-year training program equipping you with skills to run an international organization as a director.
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Stipend:
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$35/month for the first 3 months
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$65/month for months 4-6
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$85/month for months 7-9
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$100/month for months 10-12
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Potential Employment: After one year of successfully completing the GLD training, volunteers may be considered for employment positions within the organization, if available.
Requirements
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Minimum of a high school diploma
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Basic computer knowledge
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Smartphone for communication
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Valid police clearance/good conduct certificate issued by the government
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Fluent in English
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Able to use Zoom
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Honest, well-behaved individual with no criminal record
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Ability to work with children and adhere to both national and international laws governing our operations
Join Us
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of marginalized children and eager to develop your leadership skills in a global context, we invite you to apply for this rewarding volunteer position. Help us build a brighter future, one child and one community at a time.
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Provide holistic end-of-life care to people who are suffering of a terminal illness, under the direction of the Palliative Care Nurse Team Leader. By caring for those often isolated, hopeless, and fearful, this position is a living example of God’s love and compassion for the weak, lonely, and marginalised members of society. This position works primarily off-ship; hot and dusty or wet (depending on season) conditions can be expected. Visiting people in their house requires cultural sensitivity.
What You Will Contribute
• Support terminally ill patients and their family members through the grieving process, preparing them for death
• Train and assist family members with wound care for the afflicted person
• Share basic health principles with terminally ill patients and family members in order to improve their health
• Encourage the use of local, affordable materials for wound care and locally available analgesia
• Encourage the family to find ways to be self-supporting and teach them about planning for the future
• Assist in reaching out to local healthcare professionals who care for palliative patients, build meaningful relationships, assess their practical and intellectual needs and assist them in sustainable and culturally appropriate ways, through mentoring and teaching
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location Stratford, London E15 2TF
Contract: Board Role (Voluntary) - Part time
Hours: Approximately 2 - 3 days a month
Salary: Voluntary unpaid role with expenses paid
Benefits: All reasonable expenses are paid
This organisation was founded in 1895, and today is a multi-service charity that focuses on empowering people to enrich and transform their lives by offering inclusive education opportunities, legal advice, and community support services. Advancing equality and diversity remains at the heart of this charity born from its inception and the founder’s vision of ‘equalisation’ for adult learning to open up educational opportunities for all.
We deliver our services from our newly opened, purpose-built Centre, and a branch in Southwark. It's an exciting time for the charity as we now look forward to fully utilising both our new facility and increased outreach as focal points in our communities.
About the role:
The Board of Trustees is an integrated Board, offering strategic oversight and professional expertise across the three charities encompassed in the organisation. The Chair of charity is more than a conduit between our Board of Trustees and our Senior Management team. The Chair orchestrates support from our trustees which recognises skills and experience, provides guidance and challenge to the management team, and is a visible connector, champion, and leader of our inclusive and warm culture. Our organisation is inquisitive and reflective, excited about learning, committed to community, and our Chair helps us reflect this passion across the group and to our wider community.
Requirements/Person Specification
Working knowledge of good governance principles
Strong interpersonal skills grounded in supportive and positive values
Strong leadership skills including those of diplomacy, influence, and mediating
General business senior management experience which includes financial understanding, staff management, operational efficiency and effectiveness
Commitment to a truly inclusive organisation, understanding equality, diversity, and inclusion has a wide application to reach all of our communities we serve.
How to apply
Please apply by submitting your CV and covering letter.
Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover the following:
Why are you interested in a Chair role.
How can you contribute to the organisation as our Chair? Please highlight relevant experience you would like to share with us.
We welcome applications from anyone with a passion for our mission, and from a wide range of skills and experience, and we particularly welcome applications from members of underrepresented groups e.g. candidates bringing diversity in terms of age; ethnicity; socio-economic status and disability.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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Oxfam's Porthmadog Shop is looking for Volunteers to help Oxfam’s fight to support the world’s most vulnerable communities.
We’re looking for volunteers who can give 4-8 hours (or more!) of their time in the shop each week, and we’re excited to welcome brand new volunteers to our stores!
Right now, we're looking for volunteers to help out on Monday mornings and Fridays, but we have spaces across the week!
Location: 10 Lombard Street, Porthmadog, LL49 9AP
Become a volunteer!
We like to give volunteers an opportunity to try a range of areas before they find something that suits them. You might become a Shop Volunteer, Bookshop Volunteer or Music Shop Volunteer. Or, you might find yourself in a more specialist role such as a Social Media Volunteer, Online Shop Volunteer, Admin/Finance Support Volunteer, or even a Lead Volunteer.
Whatever your skills or interests, there’s something for everyone…
Why be a volunteer?
Your time will make a huge difference. We estimate one four-hour shift will, on average, provide enough income to enable Oxfam to provide life-saving handwashing facilities for 81 people.
Volunteering also has a positive impact on wellbeing, with an incredible 7 in 10 volunteers saying that their charitable actions were beneficial for their mental health.
Benefits of becoming a Volunteer:
· Gain genuine experience working in a retail environment.
· Volunteering can help you learn new skills, gain experience, and develop your CV.
· Great way to meet new people & be part of a community. Volunteering can help you feel part of something outside your friends and family.
· Be part of a fantastic team and make a positive change to the world.
· Opportunity to utilise and develop your transferable skills.
Volunteering with Oxfam will give you the skills, confidence and experience you need to build your CV and boost your employability. Problem solving, communication, working with others and familiarity with the workplace are universally valued by employers.
No experience is necessary as full training and an induction will be given. You don't need to be computer literate to join our team; there are volunteer opportunities for all. All we ask is that you’re happy to work as part of a diverse and inclusive team.
We can be flexible around parenting, caring, health, employment, education, and any other commitments you have.
Tempted? Apply now!
Oxfam covers expenses incurred in line with Oxfam’s Volunteer Expenses Policy, including local, reasonable travel expenses and lunch (for volunteering 5 hours +).’
· We take the welfare of volunteers and everyone we work with very seriously. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying, abuse of power, or any sexual misconduct within the workplace.
· Oxfam do not accept applications from anyone on the Sex Offenders list. We may inquire about unspent convictions relevant to the role and you may be required to submit to PVG/DBS check (at no expense to you).
· *NB: due to the current capacity of some shops, it may be that you will be placed on a waiting list and/or, if you are under 18, until a shop has enough staff and/or volunteers DBS cleared. The Shop Manager will discuss this with you.
Please note, you don't need to provide a CV.
Oxfam is a global community of people who believe in a kinder, and radically better world, where everyone has the power to thrive not just survive.
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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!
Bid - Writer Support (Administrator) Job Overview
We are currently recruiting for Bid - Writer Support to join our passionate and driven team.
As Bid Administrator you will support the performance of a high performing bid team designed to facilitate and support the successful winning of new grants and tenders across the UK.
As an outstanding administrator you will play a key role in assisting the team to ensure that all bid documents and business development literature is prepared and presented not only to the highest possible standards but on time – often within challenging deadlines. Key to success in the role will be the following traits:
· Adaptability
· Determination
· Flexibility
· Robust disposition
You will be at your best when you’re working under pressure and in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. This role calls for someone who can react as deadlines and priorities change; someone with resilience and a tenacity to get the job done whilst never compromising on quality.
Key Responsibilities:
· Management of a central mailbox, including basic tender management duties
· Monitoring new business opportunities advertised on various portals and websites.
· Reviewing new business opportunities as they arrive, forwarding relevant opportunities to the appropriate bid writers.
· Taking ownership of the bid library, which includes ensuring that it kept up to date as and when new opportunities are submitted.
· Thoroughly proof-reading materials to ensure information is grammatically correct, well-researched, and without spelling errors
· Ensuring that our in-house bid process is understood and implemented to ensure that quality, commercial and legal requirements are consistently met
· Taking ownership of client portals – Including dealing with daily alerts and maintenance of portal logins
· Providing general administrative support to the bid writing team.
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.
Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.
Job Type: Volunteer
Expected hours: 12 per week
Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience: Administration / Office support: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation: United Kingdom (preferred)
Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
Expected hours: 12 hours per week, 6 per day.
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Schedule:Day shift
Experience: Administrative: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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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!
World Horizons is a Missions Movement for Adventurous People who want to make Jesus known across the Globe. We serve the nations through prayer, making disciples, equipping believers, and creating new ways to display the Kingdom of God in our generation.
Our teams serve in several types of projects including education, humanitarian aid, sports initiatives, language teaching, church outreach and arts projects in many countries across the globe.
Purpose of role
Responsible for day-to-day financial processes for the Charity, maintaining financial records and providing financial information to the UK Trustees, the UK Field Leader and other budget holders.
Key Responsibilities
· Maintain accurate financial records of the Charity’s income and expenditure
· Download and import reports to QuickBooks Online from bank accounts, online donation platforms, overseas payment providers and credit card providers, including Stewardship, PayPal, Donorbox, Stripe, CAF, Barclaycard, and XE
· Prepare monthly reconciliations of all accounts.
· Ensure all transactions are allocated to the correct account and fund, including unrestricted, designated, and restricted funds.
· Prepare monthly finance reports for the UK Trustees
· Provide finance reports and information to budget and fund holders in the UK and overseas as required
· Prepare monthly payroll, set up payments, prepare and distribute payslips; deal with pay queries, run payroll year-end procedures, and distribute year-end forms P60
· Set up NEST pension payments, notify NEST of changes as appropriate, comply with auto-enrolment and re-enrolment requirements
· Prepare statutory accounts and year-end reports as required and consult with the Independent Examiner
· Monitor Current and Deposit Account balances and manage cash flow
· Prepare annual budgets and financial projections
· Maintain a list of donors with gift aid declarations
· Prepare and submit gift aid repayment claims
· Enter purchase invoices and credit card receipts in QuickBooks online
· Oversee issue of income invoices by others in the team
· Ensure VAT records are maintained accurately and that correct VAT rates, including standard & reduced rates, exempt and outside scope, are used for all transactions
· Prepare quarterly VAT Returns
The Right Candidate
· Qualified/Part Qualified (ACCA/CIMA)
· Well-organised and confident with numbers
· Word, Excel, and Outlook experience
· Experience in a Finance environment is strongly desirable
· Commitment to the vision and aims of the organisation
· Excellent attention to detail.
· Ability to manage a wide variety of tasks efficiently.
Work Environment
This role can be done remotely anywhere in the UK or a hybrid environment if the candidate lives in Carmarthenshire or Swansea regions.
Terms
Ideally, we are seeking a person who is already a self-employed accountant. The role will take 48 hours a month.
Closing Date: 3rd November 2024