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As a Tour Guide at Historic Croydon Airport, you will be at the forefront of delivering an engaging and informative experience to our visitors. Your role will involve guiding groups through various parts of Airport House, providing historical insights, and ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all guests.
Responsibilities:
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Conducting Tours:
- Lead groups on an informative tour comprising the exterior of Airport House, the Booking Hall/Reception area, up the rear stairs, and terminating at the 2nd Floor AH rear landing/entrance to the Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (CAVC).
- Ensure the tour follows the flow and timings outlined in the Open Day Flow Chart, arriving at the CAVC at the allocated time.
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Knowledge Building:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the history of Croydon Airport.
- Utilize the Tour Guide Guidance Notes to cover key topics and manage the timing of your tours.
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Visitor Engagement:
- Speak clearly and engage visitors, aiming to make the tour interactive and enjoyable for all ages, especially children.
- Answer visitor questions and provide additional information as needed.
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Safety and Procedures:
- Briefly mention the Airport House evacuation procedure to visitors at the start of each tour.
- Be mindful of visitor safety throughout the tour, particularly when crossing kerbs, roads, or using stairs within Airport House.
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Additional Support:
- Assist with other roles and tasks when not conducting tours, contributing to the smooth operation of Open Days.
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Setup and Close Down:
- Arrive on time for Open Days to help with setting up and closing down activities.
Qualifications:
- Strong interest in history and heritage, with a focus on aviation and Croydon Airport.
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
- Ability to engage and interact with visitors of all ages.
- Punctual, reliable, and able to follow scheduled timings closely.
- Commitment to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all visitors.
Training: Tour Guides will receive an induction, including a review of emergency procedures and the Tour Guide Guidance Notes. Ongoing training sessions and resources will be provided to support knowledge building.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to share the fascinating history of Croydon Airport with a diverse audience.
- Gain experience in public speaking and heritage interpretation.
- Be part of a supportive and passionate team.
- Contribute to the educational and cultural enrichment of the community.
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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Better Career
Our mission is to connect emerging talents with early-stage startups, fostering a mutually beneficial relationship. We empower the next generation of leaders by providing hands-on experience alongside visionary startup teams, creating a dynamic learning environment. For talents, it opens global doors, tailoring connections to skills and aspirations. Startups benefit from diverse perspectives, injecting innovation into projects
Sub sahara African youth unemployment: The number of unemployed young people is increasing in Africa. It become difficult for them to land their dream job as the educational system does not equip them enough on how to win job market during their post graduation.
Team management for businesses:
Businesses owners want to acquire talents to build their teams. They expect skilled, experienced and high quality experts to drive success. This is the great challenge to African SMEs and startups.
We aim to empower youths acquire job search strategies as well as bridging their skill gaps by providing them opportunities from the global community which they can't get from the formal education system. Opportunity to learn from successful global startups, skill mentorship programs from successful freelancers and trainers and career coaching.
We help business acquire talents by providing them opportunities to announce job openings in our platform, recruiting on behalf of them as well as other outsourced HR services. We provide platforms for experts from around the world to contribute to African startups.
Join us in reshaping talent acquisition and professional development, transcending boundaries to build a foundation for success and global innovation.
Partnership Manager
Role Description
- Identifying and researching potential partners that align with Better Career's strategic goals and values
- Developing a partnership strategy that complements the Better Career's overall business plan and market approach
- Negotiating and finalising deals with new partners, including terms of cooperation, joint ventures, or integration into existing products and services
Weekly Time Commitment
4-6 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role
6+ months remotely
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Disabled people face significant inequalities in education, sport, leisure and employment. They often face multiple barriers to fulfilling their potential and achieving their aspirations. Sport and physical activity have the power to inspire, enable, build self-esteem, and provide success. They can improve physical health, employability, mental well-being and social community inclusion. However, many barriers prevent disabled people from accessing sport. These include a lack of coaching, clubs, transport, equipment and support networks, as well as high costs and negative perceptions of disabled people participating in sport.
We are a fairly new charity established in 2021, with big ambitions for the future. We have started with small but meaningful projects. We are reaching out to disabled people, learning from our projects, and focusing on our vision and purpose.
We are seeking new people to join our Board of Trustees to help steer the organisation and ensure we are carrying out our charitable purposes. We are particularly interested in applicants with experience in marketing, fundraising, and working with business. Previous Board experience is not essential. As a user led organisation, we are keen to receive applications from disabled people.
The Richard Whitehead Foundation is a small charity with big aspirations to create social change and use the power of sport for the benefit of disabled people. We believe in the impact of sport: the increased mental well-being, the confidence, the self-esteem, the social inclusion and employability which can come from it. We want disabled people to be able to thrive and benefit from all these opportunities.
Trustee - Role Profile
Term of office: 3 years
The Richard Whitehead Foundation exists to support disabled people to achieve their ambitions and improve their social welfare through participation in sport and physical activity.
All Trustees have joint responsibility for the following main duties:
1. Ensure the Richard Whitehead Foundation (RWF) is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit. This means you should:
● ensure you understand RWF’s purposes as set out in its governing document;
● plan what RWF will do, and what you want it to achieve;
● be able to explain how all RWF’s activities are intended to further or support its purposes;
● understand how RWF benefits the public by carrying out its purposes.
2. Comply with RWF’s governing document and the law. You and your co-trustees must:
● make sure that RWF complies with its governing document;
● comply with charity law requirements and other laws that apply to RWF including submitting an annual return.
3. Act in the Richard Whitehead Foundation’s best interests. You must:
● do what you and your co-trustees (and no one else) decide will best enable RWF to carry out its purposes;
● with your co-trustees, make balanced and adequately informed decisions, thinking about the long term as well as the short term;
● avoid putting yourself in a position where your duty to your charity conflicts with your personal interests or loyalty to any other person or body;
● not receive any benefit from RWF unless it’s properly authorised and is clearly in RWF’s interests; this also includes anyone who is financially connected to you, such as a partner, dependent child or business partner.
4. Manage RWF’s resources responsibly. You must act responsibly, reasonably and honestly. This is sometimes called the duty of prudence. Prudence is about exercising sound judgement. You and your co-trustees must:
● make sure RWF’s assets are only used to support or carry out its purposes;
● not take inappropriate risks with RWF’s assets or reputation;
● not over-commit RWF;
● take special care when investing or borrowing;
● comply with any restrictions on spending funds.
5. Act with reasonable care and skill. As someone responsible for governing the Richard Whitehead Foundation, you:
● must use reasonable care and skill, making use of your skills and experience and taking appropriate advice when necessary;
● should give enough time, thought and energy to your role, for example by preparing for, attending and actively participating in all trustees’ meetings.
6. Ensure the Richard Whitehead Foundation is accountable. You and your co-trustees must comply with statutory accounting and reporting requirements. You should also:
● be able to demonstrate that RWF is complying with the law, well run and effective;
● ensure appropriate accountability to members, if RWF develops a membership separate from the trustees;
● ensure accountability within RWF, particularly where you delegate responsibility for particular tasks or decisions to staff or volunteers.
Experience, Skills & Behaviours required to fulfil the role of Trustee effectively:
● Passion for social change and helping disabled people who face significant barriers.
● Awareness and passion for equality, diversity and inclusion.
● Diversity of thought and an openness to listen to fellow Trustees.
● Commitment to attend meetings, and to respond to communication between meetings. Currently the Board meetings are face to face quarterly, usually at a weekend, and with interim online committee meetings, usually in the evenings and quarterly.
● Attention to detail.
● Good communication and interpersonal skills.
● A willingness to be contacted on an ad hoc basis.
● Ability to ensure decisions are taken and followed-up.
● Good time-keeping.
The Richard Whitehead Foundation is committed to safeguarding and protecting the individuals we work with. As such, posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and a safe working environment.
The Richard Whitehead Foundation strives to engage an ability-based workforce which reflects the diverse nature of our communities. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and it is important to us that this is reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us.
Application process
To apply, please submit your CV and an expression of interest, answering the following questions.
· What has drawn your attention to the Richard Whitehead Foundation and why are you applying?
· How do you think your skills, experience and networks will add value to the ambitions of the organisation?
· How do you meet the person specification identified in the role profile?
You can send us a link to an active LinkedIn profile if you wish. Expressions of interest can be video, audio, or Word-based files – whatever works best for you.
Expressions of interest should be submitted by 5pm on 15th November 2024. They will be reviewed by a panel of existing Board Trustees, and you will be invited to have an informal discussion prior to being invited to join the Board.
Please let us know if you need us to adapt the process to best suit any needs around disability.
To apply, please submit your CV and an expression of interest, answering the following questions.
• What has drawn your attention to the Richard Whitehead Foundation and why are you applying?
• How do you think your skills, experience and networks will add value to the ambitions of the organisation?
• How do you meet the person specification identified in the role profile?
You can send us a link to an active LinkedIn profile if you wish. Expressions of interest can be video, audio, or Word-based files – whatever works best for you.
Expressions of interest should be submitted by 5pm on 15th November 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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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OVERALL PURPOSE OF ROLE
MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Using the voluntary working practices, policies, procedures and values set by Alex TLC, work with paid staff to ensure the charity shop business is run accordingly.
Work to the high standards expected at all Alex TLC shop premises according to the requests of the Shop Manager.
Work as a team member, taking full responsibility for all shop duties undertaken.
Participate in all training and legislative checks required by Alex TLC, statutory and specific to role.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL)
Maintain excellent levels of customer service (remembering customer service extends to colleagues and service providers, as well as customers), going above and beyond where possible.
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Expert knowledge of the safe and correct use of all equipment used in the day to day running of the charity shop, for example the till, steamer, pricing equipment. Training is provided.
OTHER FEATURES OF JOB
Hours of work are according to those agreed between yourself and the Shop Manager.
Opportunity for paid employment in our charity shops.
Opportunity to attend the Alex TLC Community Weekend and meet sufferers of leukodystrophy and their families. Volunteers assist in the running of activities during the Weekend and attend the social events included.
LOCATION
South East London Alex TLC charity shop premises.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
DESIRABLE:
· GCSE, ‘O’ Level or equivalent Mathematics and English Language
· customer service
EXPERIENCE
DESIRABLE:
· Willingness to learn about leukodystrophy and the challenges our beneficiairies face
· charity shop or other retail
WORK BASED COMPETENCIES
DESIRABLE:
· Good customer service skills
· Good telephone skills
· Good writing skill
· Good numerical ability
· Good organisational ability
· Flair for display
· Computer literacy
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
ESSENTIAL:
· Motivated
· Honest
· Committed
· Ability to work in a team
DESIRABLE:
· Enthusiastic
· Articulate
· Calm under pressure
· Methodical
· Resourceful
· Commercial acumen
Our Mission is to support anyone affected by leukodystrophy, support research, raise awareness and improve best practice within healthcare systems.
Leicester and Warwick Students’ Unions seek financial and legal leaders to join the board and support their strategic development as they raise the voices of thousands of students and provide dedicated and expert support during a critical time for students.
Applications close at: 9 a.m. Friday 25th October 2024
Locations: Coventry or Leicester
Time commitment: Varies between Unions but approx. 9 – 10 engagements per year
About the University of Leicester and Warwick Students’ Unions
Leicester and Warwick Unions represent over 17,000 and 30,000 students, respectively. As independent charities, they act as critical friends to their partner universities, serving as the bridge between their students and university decision-makers.
They are democratic bodies that empower students to facilitate the changes they want to see. They train and guide elected representatives who champion the needs of their peers, provide expert advice, and campaign on a variety of issues — from combatting sexual violence on campus to creating food banks and clothes swaps and improving academic standards. Following the pandemic and subsequent rise in the cost of living, their work is needed more than ever.
The Unions act as community hubs for their members. Leicester sits at the heart of student life within the city, helping students from all walks of life celebrate key milestones and cultural events.
About the roles
The trustee positions offer the chance to make a positive impact. Both Unions have secure foundations, positive working cultures and a passion to tackle the problems their students face. Leicester and Warwick Unions are developing new strategies and seek leaders who can work with young leaders — holding their executives to account, providing professional insights, and representing the charities to external stakeholders.
Who we are looking for
We are searching for individuals with financial and legal experience. Those with a financial background should be able to demonstrate an understanding of compliance and oversight, bring positive critique, and have a growth mindset.
Alternatively, legal trustees will contribute a critical perspective and legal insight to the board — understanding risk, scrutinising key decisions, and flagging potential issues.
We are looking for individuals with experience at senior or board level. You will be comfortable working alongside other senior leaders and have an approachable style — emotional intelligence and a coaching mentality are especially valued.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and we are particularly keen to hear from candidates from Black, Asian, and other ethnic communities, as well as female leaders. However, we will assess all applicants based on skills and fit.
The time commitment varies between Unions and can be discussed via a call. The commitment includes attendance at board meetings, sub-committee meetings, and strategic planning events. Board dates are provided well in advance, several engagements can be attended remotely, and reasonable travel costs can be reimbursed.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 25th October 2024.
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The Ecology Centre is looking for a Chair to lead our community and environmental charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees.
We are looking for an individual who shares our values and who brings suitable commercial acumen and leadership skills to drive strategic growth and effective governance. As Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will play a critical role in designing and overseeing the strategic direction of our charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and General Manager. You will act as Chair to a close-knit, committed Board of Trustees, ensuring robust financial oversight, governance and innovation. We are looking for an individual who can help to bring our mission and vision to life and who can oversee the effective commercial management of the charity. Proven leadership experience within the charity sector is preferred but we are open to hearing from any individuals who can bring a proven track-record and understanding of leadership and financial management and who fits our values. Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing strategic leadership to the charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees
- Guiding the short and long-term strategic development of the charity
- Assuring and strengthening effective governance, including effective controls and monitoring of financial health, risk management and legal compliance
- Building strong relationships with key stakeholders (in the community and beyond) to establish best practice sharing and an effective fundraising strategy
- Managing a collaborative and inclusive culture at all levels of the charity and working closely with the Board of Trustees, General Manager and management team to ensure a thriving charity in line with our values.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and reasons for applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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PeakWell
We are a corporate health platform designed for employees who are returning to work after a longer period of sick leave such as burnout by providing personalised reintegration plans.
Burnout is a pervasive issue affecting two-thirds of full-time employees at some point in their careers. Despite the prevalence of this issue, work environments are often ill-equipped to respond constructively. Only 27% of supervisors react positively to incidents of burnout, and merely one in three colleagues provide the necessary support. This lack of structured support exacerbates the challenges faced by both employees and employers when a worker returns after an extended absence due to burnout.
Employees and employers alike struggle with the absence of a structured reintegration process, leading to increased stress and reduced productivity. The absence of a clear reintegration strategy prolongs recovery times and heightens the risk of relapse, resulting in higher costs for both insurance providers and organisations.
PeakWell is a comprehensive mental health platform designed to support highly skilled professionals returning to work after extended sick leave. The platform provides personalized burnout assessments, tailored recovery plans, and ongoing education for both employees and managers. By aligning all stakeholders—employees, employers, insurers, and medical practitioners—PeakWell ensures a holistic approach to burnout management.
At PeakWell, we believe in the power of collaboration and innovation. As a volunteer, you'll the opportunity to develop your skills, take on meaningful challenges, grow with us and see the tangible results of your efforts in real-time.
Your time and expertise can help us build a brighter future for countless professionals and their organizations. Together, we can create a supportive community that fosters growth, recovery, and sustainable high performance. Join us on this inspiring journey and make a difference that truly matters. Your dedication can be the catalyst for change—let's make it happen together.
B2B & B2C Social Media & Marketing Content Creator
Role Description
We are looking for a passionate content creator who is motivated to help us break the stigma around mental health issues and promote our brand. You are familiar with current trends, channels and know how to reach the right people with the right message? Ideally you have personal experiences with mental health or have experience advocating for a sensitive and complicated topic. Design, video editing, copy writing and growth marketing skills are a plus.
If you are keen to get your hands dirty and own the entire social media topic from strategy to execution, this might be the right role for you! Send us your portfolio or your ideas if you are just starting out.
Weekly Time Commitment
4-6 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role
6+ months remotely
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Citizens Advice LeicesterShire is an independent and local non-profit organisation. Our purpose is “Sharing knowledge to transform lives”. By listening to the needs of our communities and clients, we act to provide accessible, high-quality information, advice and education to anyone who needs it. We empower individuals with the tools and support they need to build resilience and thrive. By working in partnership with national and local organisations, we’re able to advocate for a fairer society, amplifying the voices of those often unheard. We demonstrate and uphold our values: we care, we help, we excel and we challenge to achieve positive outcomes for the people we help. Last year we supported over 31,000 people across Leicester and Leicestershire, securing them £14 million in additional income.
We are looking for trustees to join our board. As a trustee, you'll help us:
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Set our strategy and direction
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Ensure we’re financially sustainable
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Monitor our performance and impact
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Make sure we’re meeting the needs of our community
You don’t need specific qualifications but we’re looking for someone who is:
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Passionate about social justice, our purpose and our values
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A strategic thinker able to see the big picture and develop long-term plans
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A good listener and communicator
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Collaborative and willing to contribute their unique skills and experience
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Experience in one or more of the following areas: governance, finance, fundraising, legal, HR or marketing would be particularly welcome.
This is a voluntary role, but the rewards are invaluable:
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Make a different in your community
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Develop your skills, experience and gain valuable insight in the non-profit sector
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Work in a supportive and friendly environment with a dedicated team of staff and volunteers
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Be part of something bigger than yourself and help build a more resilient community in LeicesterShire
We'll cover your expenses: we value your time and commitment and want to ensure serving as a trustee is accessible to everyone.
Visit our website to read the complete trustee pack and apply. We'd love to hear from you! Our CEO is also happy to have an informal chat if you have any questions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Title: Business Coordinator Volunteer
Reports To: Business Development Manager
Location: Acton Gardens Community Centre / Remote
Time Commitment: 1-9 hours per week, flexible
Role Overview: As a Business Coordinator Volunteer with RollaDome All Skate, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our business development activities. This position offers you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of business administration, coordination, and project management. You will contribute directly to the efficiency of our business operations and the achievement of our strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of business projects.
• Support the management of schedules and project timelines to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Facilitate communication between different departments and external stakeholders.
• Help prepare and organize documents such as reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Participate in the development and monitoring of business processes and systems.
• Engage in research and analysis to support business initiatives and strategy development.
• Contribute to the organization of professional events, meetings, and networking opportunities.
• Provide administrative support as needed, including data entry, file management, and correspondence handling.
Qualifications:
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Interest in business development and a desire to learn and grow professionally.
Education and Experience:
• Business Administration, Management, or related field of study is preferred but not required.
• Experience in a business setting or project coordination is a plus.
• Volunteers from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply, as long as the skills and interests align with the role.
Benefits:
• Gain practical experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Develop professional skills and expand your knowledge in the field of business.
• Build your network by interacting with professionals and stakeholders.
• Receive a letter of recommendation upon successful completion of your volunteer term.
• Flexible volunteering hours to fit around your personal commitments.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. RollaDome All Skate is an equal opportunity organization and welcomes applications from all interested parties. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and aim to create a welcoming and equitable environment for all our volunteers.
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As a Weekend Sales Assistant Volunteer you will be at the till during our busiest opening times, 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 Weekend 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.
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Purpose of the role
This service supports partners of women being cared for by the West London Perinatal Mental Health team. It includes wellbeing support, a 1:1 mental health assessment and provides relevant resources and referrals to further services.
Key responsibilities
- To answer emails and enquiries for the service within our service level agreements
- Triage clients for the service through an onboarding process.
- Co-facilitate a monthly peer support group
- Provide support to our caseworker when necessary
You can download a PDF of the full role description below.
The type of person we are looking for
We welcome applications from fathers or non-birthing parents who may have experienced the challenges of parenthood and want to support others going through similar. By offering your support you will help other fathers and non-birthing parents feel less isolated, understand the importance of their role to both their partner and baby and support their access to relevant support services and resources.
Time commitment and expenses:
- 6 hours per week, during our core hours of 10am - 4pm.
- Please indicate your preferred volunteering day(s)/time(s) on your application
- We request a minimum commitment of 3 months of volunteering after the completion of your induction
- We will provide volunteers with an induction, training, and ongoing mentoring to support them in the role
- Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed
Why Volunteer at Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow (HFEH) Mind?
Volunteering at HFEH Mind is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the work of a leading national mental health charity. We provide initial and ongoing training, as well as plenty of opportunities for progression within the organisation. You will be treated as a core member of the team from day one and be surrounded by supportive and knowledgeable colleagues fighting for mental health.
What’s in it for the volunteer?
Volunteering opportunities have been a route into paid employment within our organisation for many of our previous volunteers. However, the skills and experiences you will gain are likely to support applications for paid employment within the sector more broadly, as well as further training and education opportunities (e.g., Business courses, social work, mental health qualifications).
We are keen to foster the individual strengths and interests of volunteers. With the support of the PSFP Team, we will work with you to ensure that your volunteering experience is meaningful and valuable, whilst balancing the requirements of delivering the service.
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Bookmark Reading Volunteers directly support children who are at risk of leaving primary school unable to read well. Struggling to read can contribute to poor educational attainment, lower literacy in adulthood and has even been linked to a lower life expectancy. You can help ignite the joy of reading and change a child’s story.
In this volunteer role, you’ll have 30-minute one-to-one reading sessions on 2 days per week. This is across 6 weeks with a child aged between 5 and 11 years old. Each session will involve reading stories and playing literacy games on our secure online platform or face-to-face. You’ll book your reading programme through Bookmark’s Volunteer Hub and select sessions on days and times that work with your commitments.
To become a Bookmark Reading Volunteer, you should be:
- 18 and over, and currently living in the UK.
- able to provide enthusiasm, encouragement, empathy and patience.
- free to commit to 30-minute one-to-one reading sessions on 2 days per week, across 6 weeks.
- able to provide two references for your application (for safeguarding reasons).prepared with access to a PC, laptop, Chromebook or iPad with a webcam and internet connection, and feel relatively comfortable using technology (for online reading programmes).
Volunteers tell us they find the role flexible, impactful and rewarding. More than 60% also say their own wellbeing has improved because of volunteering with Bookmark!
Bookmark pays for your DBS checks, provides online training and offers volunteers ongoing support so that you can deliver fantastic and fun reading sessions, enabling all children to discover the joy of reading.
Bookmark are proud to offer inclusive volunteering and work to deliver a greatly accessible volunteering role. Many of our reading programmes take place online, so there’s no need to travel or access a physical location to volunteer with Bookmark. Our application process and training are all completed online, and we have a helpful team at hand to offer support with technical or access requirements. If you’d like to discuss adjustments which may be helpful, please email us and we’ll be happy to help.
Bookmark is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We aim to create an environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
We promote a reading for pleasure culture in primary schools, focusing on supporting children in the most disadvantaged communities.
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We Are Family is hiring! We have an exciting role within our adopter peer support community to join us as our Chair of Trustees.
We are looking for a new Chair of Trustees with a strong understanding of the challenges facing adoptive parents and who shares our commitment to supporting adopters and prospective adopters throughout their adoption journey. Ideal candidates will have strong governance knowledge, the capacity to think strategically, work collaboratively and lead the Trustees in making significant contributions to our future.
You will join the Board as the organisation heads into its second decade, with established services, partnerships and a growing membership base. Our quality and consistency of service provision is leading to exciting conversations nationally, and we are looking for our new Chair to help steer us through this next stage of growth.
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Oxfam's Preston 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!
Location: 34 Market Place, Preston, PR1 2AR
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 reimburses Volunteer expenses incurred in line with Oxfam’s Volunteer Expenses Policy: local, reasonable travel expenses, & lunch (if volunteering over 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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