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AT CENTER GLD - INDONESIA
Unlock a World of Opportunities with IHF's GLD Program in Indonesia!
Are you an Indonesian citizen with aspirations of leading an institution, school, or non-profit? Look no further than IHF's Global Leadership Development (GLD) program, available at our Jakarta, Bali, and Medan centers (Yayasan). The best part? While foreign legacy students pay for this service, Indonesian citizens receive FREE training along with a small stipend and room and board.
Overview
IHF, an award-winning International Non-profit established in 2001, is on a mission to (1) educate impoverished children, igniting their highest potential and fostering loving, healthy communities, and (2) enlighten global citizens through hands-on experiences, both online and in person. We provide a platform for learning and practicing leadership skills, welcoming participants from kindergarten to retirement age.
Join our IHF Indonesia Center for the Global Leadership Development (GLD) program and make a genuine impact during your stay as a volunteer.
The Role
As a GLD participant, you'll engage in four hours of local on-site tasks in addition to four hours per day as a member of various International Online Teams. Your local tasks may include, but are not limited to:
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Providing hands-on support for the center's daily operations
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Engaging in cultural exchange, teaching classes, and organizing fun activities for our children, teens, and university students
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Enhancing our children's education by participating in our online mentor and Study-Buddy programs
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Taking charge of the management, design, and execution of community-led projects aligned with your academic or professional expertise
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Overseeing local and international volunteers, shaping their experience at our Indonesian IHF Centers.
Your international online tasks may include, but are not limited to:
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Budgeting and finance
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Donor relations and sponsorships
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Social media campaigns and fundraising
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Social Media & Website development
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Human Resources
Essential Requirements
We welcome volunteers who:
Have confidence in using basic English language (both spoken and written)
Possess a passion for international development, with a strong focus on universal education
Share career development goals aligned with IHF's mission
Eligibility
The program calls for a college diploma or university degree and a minimum commitment of four months, although we encourage volunteers to stay for up to one year. All volunteers enjoy one day off per week and a four-day holiday per month.
Benefits
In addition to making a significant impact on the lives of the children we serve, you'll also enjoy the following benefits:
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Certificate of program completion
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Letter of recommendation upon request
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Acquire leadership and management skills to thrive in the ever-changing global environment
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Gain practical experience in an NGO environment
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Join a global network of IHF volunteers and alumni
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Build a diverse global network with professionals from various backgrounds
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You'll also receive a monthly per diem in addition to room and board. The small stipend increases every three months, ranging from 508,000.00 IDR to 2,180,000.00 IDR.
Note: Given our work with children, we do require an up-to-date clean criminal background check for accepted applicants.
Ready to embark on this life-changing journey? Apply now and seize the opportunity to become a global leader in Indonesia!
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Are you passionate about your community? Do you want to unlock the potential of local people and create opportunities for them?
By joining a WEA Local Advisory Panel, you could play a critical role in helping the largest adult education charity in the UK understand local need and do just that.
Many think technical skills and higher education are the solution to their community’s challenges. But approachable, friendly education in core employability and community engagement skills could just unlock the confidence, team-working, talent and interest of local adults and are just as important.
The WEA’s mission is to bring adult education in reach of everyone who needs it, fighting inequality and promoting social justice.
We believe in creating opportunities. You could help us understand and respond to the areas of greatest need local to you.
What is in it for you?
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Influence and impact: Your ideas and recommendations will directly shape our strategies and initiatives and unlock the potential of local people, service-users, future and current employees. You can help us do our life-changing work even better!
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Networking: Connect and collaborate with like-minded experts, forming valuable relationships that can open doors to new opportunities.
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Professional growth: Develop your knowledge of the education sector and fine tune your ability to advise, negotiate, collaborate with and consult multiple stakeholders.
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Recognition: Your valuable contribution will be acknowledged and celebrated. You will also receive access to the WEA’s award-winning lecture series, with a 12-month membership of the WEA.
What we are looking for:
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Passionate individuals: We seek individuals who are deeply passionate about the success of their local community or business and the importance of education to achieve this.
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Diverse perspectives: We believe that the power of collective wisdom lies in embracing diversity. We welcome individuals from various industries, backgrounds, and cultures.
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Expertise: We particularly value prior experience of WEA learning, but this is not essential. Experience in the following would be hugely valuable too: Work in the education, voluntary or public sector, business or commercial, fundraising or marketing, finance or law, HR or learning & development.
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Collaborative Spirit: We are keen to recruit those able to work effectively within a team, listen actively, and constructively contribute to discussions.
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Active advocacy: We are looking for people with an interest in forging meaningful and productive connections with community organisations, employers and local leaders to advance the WEA’s mission to bring education in reach.
Join one of our Local Advisory Panels as a volunteer and shape the future of adult education near you. Together, we will create a better tomorrow for the communities we serve.
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Charity Board Chair
- Location: UK & remote
- Commitment: Part-time/voluntary (approximately 2 days per month)
Are you interested in the power that sport can offer young people? Does Africa inspire you? Are you in a position to dedicate some of your time to a committed UK registered charity, to understand the nuanced challenges faced by those working in the third sector – such as raising funds and tackling inequality – and the challenges faced by the young boys, girls, coaches and staff we support in Malawi? Do you have the expertise to foster positive relationships with fellow Trustees and charity partners, all in a collective effort to align on the charity’s goals and use the charity’s platform to further the development of young people and communities in Malawi?
Do you embody these values: professionalism, respect, integrity, discipline and enjoyment?
About Bhubesi Pride Foundation
Bhubesi Pride Foundation, BPF, is a youth sport and supplementary education charity supporting communities in Africa, now focused on Malawi. Through non-contact rugby, netball and other sports, we help to empower young people, providing opportunities for education, leadership and community development.
Over the last 5+ years, and in the face of multi-faceted challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, BPF has made significant progress helping to develop several core programs in rural Lilongwe, involving boys and girls in youth sports and integrated life skills activities. To enable this, we’ve worked closely with BPF Malawi – the partner NGO we registered (in Lilongwe in 2017) – to assist with organisational strengthening, policy implementation, improved operational delivery, governance, strategy, data collection and impact assessments. Since early 2022, the NGO’s staffed team has increased from two to 11 (all Malawian), 50+ Malawian youth sports coaches have been trained and over 3,000 young people actively participate in locally-led programming. Alongside in-country stakeholders, we’ve facilitated the construction of a unique sports and education facility on a 7-acre site in rural Lilongwe, on land purchased by the NGO, which is being increasingly utilised by BPF Malawi. Alongside the NGO, we’ve expanded our reach, deepened our impact and we continue to champion sport as a vehicle for positive change.
Our experiences have taught us a lot of valuable lessons about the work we do and, crucially, about our duty to Malawian communities. Future goals include increasing our sustainability, improving governance practices and building long-term partnerships which allow BPF to make even more of an impact on the communities we serve. Strengthening the charity’s relationship with BPF Malawi is also a key focus for us over the next 5 years, enabling us all to fully understand, and respond to, Malawi’s core challenges, and paving a more sustainable road ahead.
Role overview
The Chair will lead BPF’s Board of Trustees, working closely with the Chief Executive to ensure the charity continues to deliver on its mission. This is a pivotal role at a strategically important time, for all connected to our work. You will therefore help BPF shape and refine its next strategy and ensure the Board contributes effectively by supporting the charity’s goals.
Key responsibilities
- Leadership: Provide leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that the charity delivers on its mission and strategic objectives.
- Governance: Ensure strong governance practices are in place, including compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Lead on setting high standards for the Board’s performance and engagement, and appoint new Trustees to bring additional value.
- Strategic planning: Work with the Chief Executive and Board to support the development and implementation of the charity’s next strategy (closely collaborating with, and supporting, BPF Malawi).
- Fundraising and partnerships: Play a key role in helping the charity build long-term partnerships and secure new funding for the charity’s future sustainability.
- Trustee development: Inspire, support and hold BPF’s Trustees accountable for their contributions, ensuring that the Board as a whole functions effectively.
- Advocacy: Act as an ambassador for BPF, raising awareness of our work and helping to grow our profile in the international development and business sectors.
Person specification
Essential:
- Collaborative and inclusive approach: A commitment to working collaboratively with the Board, CEO, staff/volunteers, key stakeholders (e.g. charity partners and BPF Malawi) to achieve shared goals; and an inclusive intent to see that marginalised and vulnerable youth, especially girls and young people with disabilities, are given fair and equal opportunities and rights.
- International development knowledge: Experience in international development, ideally in Africa, with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the sector.
- Accountability and high standards: A high level of personal integrity and a focus on holding others to the highest standards of governance, effectiveness and impact – embodying and promoting BPF’s core values.
- Governance expertise: Proven track record of good governance, including understanding the legal and financial responsibilities of a charity board, bringing an open approach to how governance practices can be strengthened.
Desirable:
- Third sector experience: Knowledge and/or experience of the charity sector, within sport for development, youth empowerment, education or international development.
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for Bhubesi Pride Foundation’s Board Chair role, please send us your CV and a covering letter by Monday 14th October 2024.
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Are you passionate about your community? Do you want to unlock the potential of local people and create opportunities for them?
By joining a WEA Local Advisory Panel, you could play a critical role in helping the largest adult education charity in the UK understand local need and do just that.
Many think technical skills and higher education are the solution to their community’s challenges. But approachable, friendly education in core employability and community engagement skills could just unlock the confidence, team-working, talent and interest of local adults and are just as important.
The WEA’s mission is to bring adult education in reach of everyone who needs it, fighting inequality and promoting social justice.
We believe in creating opportunities. You could help us understand and respond to the areas of greatest need local to you.
What is in it for you?
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Influence and impact: Your ideas and recommendations will directly shape our strategies and initiatives and unlock the potential of local people, service-users, future and current employees. You can help us do our life-changing work even better!
-
Networking: Connect and collaborate with like-minded experts, forming valuable relationships that can open doors to new opportunities.
-
Professional growth: Develop your knowledge of the education sector and fine tune your ability to advise, negotiate, collaborate with and consult multiple stakeholders.
-
Recognition: Your valuable contribution will be acknowledged and celebrated. You will also receive access to the WEA’s award-winning lecture series, with a 12-month membership of the WEA.
What we are looking for:
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Passionate individuals: We seek individuals who are deeply passionate about the success of their local community or business and the importance of education to achieve this.
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Diverse perspectives: We believe that the power of collective wisdom lies in embracing diversity. We welcome individuals from various industries, backgrounds, and cultures.
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Expertise: We particularly value prior experience of WEA learning, but this is not essential. Experience in the following would be hugely valuable too: Work in the education, voluntary or public sector, business or commercial, fundraising or marketing, finance or law, HR or learning & development.
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Collaborative Spirit: We are keen to recruit those able to work effectively within a team, listen actively, and constructively contribute to discussions.
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Active advocacy: We are looking for people with an interest in forging meaningful and productive connections with community organisations, employers and local leaders to advance the WEA’s mission to bring education in reach.
Join one of our Local Advisory Panels as a volunteer and shape the future of adult education near you. Together, we will create a better tomorrow for the communities we serve.
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Join the Board of World Book Day, a charity with a hugely popular and enduring brand loved by millions of children and families, as they enter a new chapter in their development.
Applications close at Monday 4th November.
Who we are.
World Book Day changes lives through a love of books and reading. Our mission is to promote reading for pleasure, offering every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their own
Reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of a child’s future success – more than their family circumstances, their parents’ educational background or their income, so we promote reading for pleasure and offer every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their own, regardless of their background or income.
We have an opportunity for an equally passionate individual to join the Board and help us reach more children from all backgrounds to develop a life-long habit of reading for pleasure.
The first World Book Day in the UK and Ireland took place in 1997. Throughout its history, World Book Day has achieved significant reach and profile.
Our Strategy 2023 – 2027 shows how World Book Day intends to encourage even more children from all backgrounds to benefit from the improved life chances that reading for pleasure brings.
About the role.
World Book Day is about to enter a period of growth as we look into developing, transforming and diversifying what we do as a charity to achieve our mission. Reading for enjoyment has never been more vital for children and young people and we are aiming to deliver greater reach and impact, building on the reputation and recognition of the World Book Day annual campaign and brand. We are looking for a new Vice Chair who can support and challenge us, and bring a new and fresh approach. Our new Vice Chair will be passionate about ensuring that reading is accessible to all children of all ages, backgrounds and incomes.
Working in partnership with the Chair, Emma Scott, the wider board and the CEO, our new Board Member will support our development, make influential decisions whilst bringing new ideas to the Board as our new Vice Chair.
You will ideally have senior leadership experience with an established track record of governance experience. We are looking for someone who will bring strategic leadership experience with strong stakeholder experience. We are also interested in bringing experience of strategic education and/or literacy expertise either as an educator, academic or other expert role to the board.
Above all, our new Vice Chair will be committed to our vision and values and eager to contribute to positive changes to improve the lives of children and young people across the country through the power of reading.
We want to ensure our Board continues to develop and grow and represents our society as a whole. We want to bring differences to our Board that will support us to think differently and creatively.
Time commitment
Our Board meets quarterly for c.3 hours in Central London. We also hold an annual strategy away day.
In total, we expect the time commitment to be the equivalent of up to a day a month, which will include reading board papers, ad hoc conversations with board members and staff, email exchanges, and, of course, around World Book Day itself, involvement in campaign events and fundraising activities.
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 Monday 4th November.
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This is your chance to take your practice onboard one of our Ships. As our Crew Physician, you can provide routine, general medical care for our Crew, surgical inpatient consults, referrals and more. You’ll also hold the important distinction of leading our emergency medical response team onboard.
What You Will Contribute
• Provide medical consultations and treatment for our Crew, including regular check-ups, routine health screenings, and emergency care when needed
• Support the health education to our Crew and host country partners by presenting on applicable health related topics
• Ensure the health and safety of the Crew on an ongoing basis, in collaboration with the Captain
• Work with and supervise the Hospital Physician(s) to oversee the general health of Ward patients and pre-operative patients
• Review patients in Screening, Outpatients, and Rehabilitation as the opportunity arises
• Actively maintain and improve the standards of care for our patients
• Provide medical direction and advice for the Palliative Care Team
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Actively Interviewing
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Are you passionate about your community? Do you want to unlock the potential of local people and create opportunities for them?
By joining a WEA Local Advisory Panel, you could play a critical role in helping the largest adult education charity in the UK understand local need and do just that.
Many think technical skills and higher education are the solution to their community’s challenges. But approachable, friendly education in core employability and community engagement skills could just unlock the confidence, team-working, talent and interest of local adults and are just as important.
The WEA’s mission is to bring adult education in reach of everyone who needs it, fighting inequality and promoting social justice.
We believe in creating opportunities. You could help us understand and respond to the areas of greatest need local to you.
What is in it for you?
-
Influence and impact: Your ideas and recommendations will directly shape our strategies and initiatives and unlock the potential of local people, service-users, future and current employees. You can help us do our life-changing work even better!
-
Networking: Connect and collaborate with like-minded experts, forming valuable relationships that can open doors to new opportunities.
-
Professional growth: Develop your knowledge of the education sector and fine tune your ability to advise, negotiate, collaborate with and consult multiple stakeholders.
-
Recognition: Your valuable contribution will be acknowledged and celebrated. You will also receive access to the WEA’s award-winning lecture series, with a 12-month membership of the WEA.
What we are looking for:
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Passionate individuals: We seek individuals who are deeply passionate about the success of their local community or business and the importance of education to achieve this.
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Diverse perspectives: We believe that the power of collective wisdom lies in embracing diversity. We welcome individuals from various industries, backgrounds, and cultures.
-
Expertise: We particularly value prior experience of WEA learning, but this is not essential. Experience in the following would be hugely valuable too: Work in the education, voluntary or public sector, business or commercial, fundraising or marketing, finance or law, HR or learning & development.
-
Collaborative Spirit: We are keen to recruit those able to work effectively within a team, listen actively, and constructively contribute to discussions.
-
Active advocacy: We are looking for people with an interest in forging meaningful and productive connections with community organisations, employers and local leaders to advance the WEA’s mission to bring education in reach.
Join one of our Local Advisory Panels as a volunteer and shape the future of adult education near you. Together, we will create a better tomorrow for the communities we serve.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join the Quality Control Team at the International Humanity Foundation (IHF)!
Are you detail-oriented and passionate about maintaining high standards? Do you have a knack for HR and a commitment to ensuring quality education and training? The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our Quality Control Team!
About Us
IHF is a global NGO dedicated to providing quality education and support to children and communities in need. Our mission is to make a positive impact through education, volunteerism, and humanitarian efforts.
Role: Quality Control Team Member (Volunteer)
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of training provided to all IHF members.
- Ensure that active members receive comprehensive and effective training.
- Collaborate with the HR team to identify and address training needs and improvements.
- Maintain accurate records of training sessions and assessments.
- Provide feedback and recommendations for enhancing training programs.
Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Experience or interest in Human Resources (HR) is a plus.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Commitment to IHF’s mission and values.
- Ability to dedicate a few hours per week to this volunteer role.
What We Offer:
- A chance to make a meaningful impact on global education and humanitarian efforts.
- Experience in quality control and HR functions within an international NGO.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
Join us in our mission to ensure quality training for all IHF members and help us make a difference in the world!
We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Together, we can achieve great things.
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Are you detail-oriented and passionate about maintaining high standards? Do you have a knack for HR and a commitment to ensuring quality education and training? The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our Quality Control Team!
About Us
IHF is a global NGO dedicated to providing quality education and support to children and communities in need. Our mission is to make a positive impact through education, volunteerism, and humanitarian efforts.
Role: Quality Control Team Member (Volunteer)
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of training provided to all IHF members.
- Ensure that active members receive comprehensive and effective training.
- Collaborate with the HR team to identify and address training needs and improvements.
- Maintain accurate records of training sessions and assessments.
- Provide feedback and recommendations for enhancing training programs.
Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Experience or interest in Human Resources (HR) is a plus.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Commitment to IHF’s mission and values.
- Ability to dedicate a few hours per week to this volunteer role.
What We Offer:
- A chance to make a meaningful impact on global education and humanitarian efforts.
- Experience in quality control and HR functions within an international NGO.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
Join us in our mission to ensure quality training for all IHF members and help us make a difference in the world!
We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Together, we can achieve great things.
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We hold new volunteer inductions at the start of each term, so apply ASAP to be in time to join our September induction.
Action for Refugees in Lewisham works to relieve poverty and isolation amongst refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants in Lewisham. At the Rainbow Club supplementary school we aim to help children between the ages of 4 and 11 to improve their literacy, numeracy and social skills in a friendly and supportive environment. We need your skills and enthusiasm to assist the teacher in the delivery of a literacy and numeracy class and work with other volunteers to develop a programme of recreational activities. The Rainbow Club runs on Saturday mornings during term-time.
Your duties will include:
- Arriving punctually for the 9am briefing by the Rainbow Club Headteacher;
- Working in a team with other volunteers and teachers to deliver literacy, numeracy, arts, sport activities – this includes ensuring children remain engaged throughout the lesson and carry out set tasks as instructed by the teacher;
- Working one-to-one with specific children if and when required;
- Filing classroom work and homework in children’s individual files and keeping all materials and resources tidy and properly stored;
- Liaising with parents as and when required for example distributing leaflets and news about future meetings and events and also assisting with parents' day;
- Following the teacher’s policies on discipline and classroom management;
- Supervising the children during break times;
- Supporting the children during class trips;
- Ensuring classrooms are clean and tidy at the end of each day – this may include being part of a regular team rota;
- Providing feedback and comments to the volunteer coordinator and Rainbow Club manager when required.
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Volunteer Officers are a key part of our team, working with young people and the local community at Skelton Grange Environment Centre. You will be trained and supported by experienced project staff and work as part of a team with paid staff, trainees and Volunteer Officers.
Typical activities for a Volunteer Officer include:
- Running environmental education, play and engagement activities for groups of children and young people on the Skelton Grange Environment Centre site.
- Leading or assisting groups of volunteers on practical conservation tasks, including preparing and organising activities, supporting and training volunteers (including some with additional support needs), looking after tools, refreshments and group welfare.
- Assisting with public events and related activities.
- Working to develop and maintain the wildlife area as an exciting and inspiring location for visitors to get a hands on experience with nature. This will include both development work and routine maintenance.
- Helping with the general running of the centre and the project.
Benefits to you:
We will aim to train Volunteer Officers in:
- Running a range of outdoor education and play activities and events with schools and community groups on the Skelton Grange Environment Centre site.
- All the necessary skills and knowledge to be able to run the sessions, from bushcraft skills to plant identification to working with children.
- Leading a range of practical tasks and events with volunteers on the Skelton Grange Environment Centre site.
- Practical development and maintenance of the wildlife area at Skelton Grange - including habitat management, practical conservation and surveying skills.
-Planning, risk assessing and running safe and engaging activities outside.
The role will give you real responsibility in a supportive environment and aims to support you into being able to run activities and lead groups independently.
As well as valuable practical experience with an organisation recognised for its quality by employers in the environmental field, we will provide you with a range of useful training courses, job opportunity information, interview guidance and references. It's also a chance to do something very satisfying and worthwhile and have lots of fun with some great people!
We will provide expenses to cover volunteer travel costs.
What you need:
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are keen to work with young people and to connect people with green spaces.
People volunteer with us for all sorts of reasons: you might be wanting to launch a career in the environment sector, or you may have lots of skills that you are keen to share, or you might be looking for something worthwhile to do with your time.
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Do you want to make high quality, inclusive relationships and sex education a reality for all children and young people? Join us!
Read on to find out about our trustee vacancies. The information contained in this document is also available from our website here.
About the Sex Education Forum
The Sex Education Forum is the voice of Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) in England. First established in 1987, we have helped support generations of educators and campaigned successfully for the introduction of compulsory Relationships and Sex Education in all schools.
In 2021 we established ourselves as an independent charity. We have a team of six staff, who work remotely, and are passionate about RSE. We have more than 70 Partner organisations and hundreds of members, who we bring together regularly, mostly through online events. We have formed a partnership with the youth-led organisation Make it Mandatory so that we can support each other to meet our shared goal to extend inclusive RSE to post-16 and make a difference to the lives of young people.
What we do
Now that RSE is compulsory, we are focused on ensuring that children and young people get the good quality RSE lessons they have been promised, and that educators have the skills and knowledge necessary to provide inclusive RSE. One of the services that we offer is high-quality RSE training for teachers, foster carers and other youth professionals.
The experiences and voices of young people are central to our work. Some young people, especially those who are marginalised, are still missing out on RSE so we’re paying particular attention to addressing those gaps. We work closely with young people to design and launch our annual Young People’s RSE Poll. This gives us more data about the experiences of young people and what needs to change.
About the board of trustees
Our board is made up of between 8 and 12 volunteers who are all passionate about the work of the charity and committed to ensuring all children and young people can access high quality, evidence-based and inclusive Relationships and Sex Education. Our trustees each bring different skills and types of experience, and are valued for their contribution.
Being a trustee can be very rewarding, because you see the impact that your advice has on the working of our charity. You get to develop yourself and gain skills, and have the chance to help shape what we do and how we do it. Crucially, trustees help us stick to our values and principles and in doing so, make sure that we fulfil our commitment to making RSE accessible to all young people.
Who are we looking for
We are looking for up to four new Trustees to join our current Board. We are keen to recruit people with fundraising, financial management, lived experience or youth participation expertise. We would like to encourage more young trustees (aged 18 years old and above) to join our board. Read the role description below and don’t feel you have to tick all the boxes. If you have some of these skills to offer please give it a go.
Sex Education Forum Trustee role description
- Help develop the Sex Education Forum’s overall strategy to meet our charitable objectives, and evaluate our performance in meeting these objectives.
- Keep informed about the activities of the Sex Education Forum and wider issues of RSE policy and practice which affect our work.
- Bring to the fore the needs and perspectives of the diverse children, young people and educators that the Sex Education Forum seeks to support, and ensure that our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion vision and action plan is implemented and reviewed.
- Be part of the trustee team, who must ensure the financial stability of the Sex Education Forum and that our funds and resources are only used for pursuing our charitable objectives.
- Contribute to good governance of the Sex Education Forum, for example by taking part in regular discussions and monitoring of organisational risks.
- Attend meetings and be part of at least one sub-committee, reading papers in preparation for meetings and carrying out the actions you agree to (travel expenses will be paid when meetings are held in person)
- Use your skills, knowledge and experience to help the Board of Trustees reach good decisions.
This is the role for all trustees on our board. We are also recruiting for four different areas of skills and expertise.
Youth participation role
This role is our internal expert on participation and youth inclusion, providing staff and trustees with guidance and support on how to meaningfully and effectively involve young people in the design and delivery of SEF’s work. We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience designing and delivering participation programmes enabling young people to have a stronger voice within an organisation
- Has experience supporting staff or other adults build their skills and knowledge of working with young people
- Has strong anti-oppressive practice and experience supporting the participation of marginalised, minoritised and racialised young people, including by challenging the systems and structures that impact them the hardest
- Has an understanding of safeguarding
Lived experience role
You might have recently received RSE at school or college and feel that you can support the board in championing the needs of our beneficiaries (children and young people) in everything we do. We are looking for someone who:
- Knows what a positive difference it makes to have inclusive, high quality RSE
- Has experience speaking up for inclusive, high quality RSE for themselves or others
- Understands relationships and sex education issues through their own life experience
- Wants to ensure that marginalised, minoritised and racialised people are fully included in RSE and the running of the Sex Education Forum
Finance role
This role will provide the financial management skills to support Sex Education Forum’s financial health and sustainability and who can bring financial insight to our team. This role offers the opportunity to grow into a more formal Treasurer position. We are looking for someone who will:
- Bring their financial/accounting knowledge to work with the Chief Executive in overseeing the financial operations of the charity.
- Collaborate with the Chair and Deputy Chair of the board to ensure the charity meets its financial governance responsibilities.
- Ensure that appropriate accounting and financial management systems are in place.
- Lead on supporting the Chief Executive with banking related matters, including being an authorised signatory.
- Collaborate with the Chief Executive to ensure that adequate and regular financial reports are presented to the board.
Fundraising role
This role will bring fundraising experience to help us secure funds that will drive our sustainability and increase our impact. Sex Education Forum is at a pivotal moment for growth so we are looking for someone who can:
- Strategically evaluate where fundraising aligns with the Sex Education Forum’s mission and objectives, ensuring that it supports our broader business plan
- Identify and actively pursue funding opportunities for the Sex Education Forum within statutory, charitable trusts and corporate settings.
- Advise on the development of funding proposals, providing support to the CEO
- Provide oversight of Sex Education Forum’s fundraising activities to ensure they are carried out in an ethical, transparent, and legally compliant manner
- Provide written and verbal communication skills to assist in the creation of funding proposals, grant-writing experience not mandatory but would be an asset
Time commitment
Approximately 1-2 hours per week (for example this could be meetings, responding to emails) and attendance at six board meetings per year. At least two of these meetings are held in London, the others are online. Meetings last two hours (online) and around three hours when we meet in person.
Is this role for me?
Previous experience as a Trustee is not required. You can apply if you are 18 years old or above. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants that represent the diversity of young people and educators that Sex Education Forum seeks to support. Full induction will be provided. Travel expenses to attend trustee meetings in London are provided.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying, please complete the application form and email it to us by the closing date (28 October). If you believe you have what it takes to do the job but don’t match every point on the role description, that’s fine - we welcome your application and will be happy to consider it. If you need help with the application or have an access requirement, please get in touch.
For more information about the role
If you would like an informal chat about the role, our Trustees and Chief Executive are very happy to help. Please contact Lucy Emmerson, Chief Executive.
More about the Sex Education Forum
For more details about the Sex Education Forum, please see our website, Instagram, LinkedIn, the profiles of our current board of trustees and our Young People’s RSE Poll. Our certified accounts are available from the Charity Commission.
The information in this document and the application form is available from our website here.
Closing date for applications: Midnight, 28 October 2024
Interviews: Friday 15th November 2024
We hope you will consider joining us at this exciting time for the organisation.
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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We’re Looking For New Trustees. Could You Be One Of Them?
Advantage Africa supports people affected by poverty, disability and HIV to improve their education, health and incomes. Our work helps vulnerable people to help themselves and build a better future for their families and communities.
We now have several vacancies for Trustees. This is an opportunity to help transform the lives of many people doubly disadvantaged by poverty and stigma. To this end, you would be expected to:
- First and foremost, ensure the good governance of the charity.
- Prepare for and participate actively in Board Meetings.
- Provide proactive advisory support to the charity’s Executive Director and staff.
- Empathise with our faith foundation, vision and values.
- Advocate for the charity and support its fundraising efforts.
More specifically, Advantage Africa’s Trustees:
- Ensure that we comply with our governing document, charity & company law, company law and relevant legislation.
- Ensure that we pursue the charitable objects defined in our governing document.
- Maintain oversight of our budget and our financial health, stability and sustainability.
- Ensure that we use and manage our assets and financial, human and material resources effectively and wisely.
- Identify and monitor risks and ensure appropriate, timely remedial action is taken to reduce and respond if needed.
- Safeguard the reputation and values of Advantage Africa.
- Contribute to setting strategic direction and evaluating performance in line with Advantage Africa’s charitable objects.
- Develop Advantage Africa’s policies & procedures in line with established good practice and ensure they're implemented.
- Devote the necessary time, skill, care and effort to the role.
- Monitor the performance of the Executive Director.
- Follow our Trustees’ Code of Conduct and act in the best interests of Advantage Africa at all times.
- Provide support in other strategic areas such as fundraising, staffing, partnerships, policy according to their skills.
- Lead and contribute to the development of board papers, discussions and working groups as needed.
- Contribute advice and guidance in areas of specific knowledge or experience to Advantage Africa's Director and staff.
- Assist Advantage Africa in developing sustainable and dverse funding by advocating for our work among their contacts.
If you'd like to find out more about this important role and how you can apply, please download the full information pack from our website today. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Are you detail-oriented and passionate about maintaining high standards? Do you have a knack for HR and a commitment to ensuring quality education and training? The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our Quality Control Team!
About Us
IHF is a global NGO dedicated to providing quality education and support to children and communities in need. Our mission is to make a positive impact through education, volunteerism, and humanitarian efforts.
Role: Quality Control Team Member (Volunteer)
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of training provided to all IHF members.
- Ensure that active members receive comprehensive and effective training.
- Collaborate with the HR team to identify and address training needs and improvements.
- Maintain accurate records of training sessions and assessments.
- Provide feedback and recommendations for enhancing training programs.
Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Experience or interest in Human Resources (HR) is a plus.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Commitment to IHF’s mission and values.
- Ability to dedicate a few hours per week to this volunteer role.
What We Offer:
- A chance to make a meaningful impact on global education and humanitarian efforts.
- Experience in quality control and HR functions within an international NGO.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
Join us in our mission to ensure quality training for all IHF members and help us make a difference in the world!
We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Together, we can achieve great things.
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Why we want you
Our amazing Business Volunteers inspire and support young people to set up and run a real business as part of our Company, Team and Startup programmes. This hands-on and highly impactful role involves mentoring and encouraging students to face the challenges of running a business, and the inevitable setbacks this entails, in a safe space to apply their learning to the real world.
What you will be doing
- Coaching, mentoring, and positively challenging a group of young people running their own business
- Being a supportive and encouraging role model
- Attending regular company meetings within the school environment
- Keeping a group of students on track and supporting them with more complicated tasks ie. Opening a business bank account
The skills you need
- Patient, encouraging and open-minded
- Comfortable in the presence of young people (but no specific experience is necessary)
- Able to commit to attending regular face to face student company meetings within a school
- Able to communicate appropriately with young people
- Open to learning new things, to challenge and in turn be challenged
- Comfortable in the use of basic IT as the role involves using our online platform for Company Programme
- (Volunteers do not necessarily need experience of running a business in order to enjoy and make a big impact in this role.)
What's in it for you
- Satisfaction of supporting young people to grow in confidence, learn new skills and achieve their potential
- Develop your professional skills in mentoring, facilitation and communication
- Volunteering alongside a group of young people will challenge you to think differently and approach problems from a new perspective
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.