Fundraising Volunteer Roles

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:

● Providing hands-on support for the center's daily operations

● Engaging in cultural exchange, teaching classes, and organizing fun activities for our

children, teens, and university students

● Enhancing our children's education by participating in our online mentor and

Study-Buddy programs

● Taking charge of the management, design, and execution of community-led projects

aligned with your academic or professional expertise

● Overseeing local and international volunteers, shaping their experience at our ● Budgeting and finance

● Donor relations and sponsorships

● Social media campaigns and fundraising

● Social Media & Website development

● 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:

● Certificate of program completion

● Letter of recommendation upon request

● Acquire leadership and management skills to thrive in the ever-changing global

environment

● Gain practical experience in an NGO environment

● Join a global network of IHF volunteers and alumni

● Build a diverse global network with professionals from various backgrounds

● 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.

Empower Change as a Legal Advisor with Mast Cell Action: Championing Medical Support in the UK

Are you a dedicated legal professional looking to utilise your expertise for a cause that truly matters? Join the dynamic team at Mast Cell Action, a UK-based charity committed to supporting people with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Your legal skills can play a vital role in advancing our mission and providing much-needed assistance to those in need.

Position: Legal Advisor (Volunteer)

As a Legal Advisor at Mast Cell Action, you will be a crucial contributor to ensuring our operations align with UK laws and regulations. By providing expert legal guidance, you will enable us to navigate legal complexities and make informed decisions that drive our mission forward. In this role, you will:

Responsibilities:

Offer legal counsel on matters related to UK regulations, compliance, and policies.

Review and draft contracts, agreements, and legal documents to facilitate our initiatives.

Provide advice on matters of governance, organisational structure, and risk management.

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure legal compliance in fundraising, advocacy endeavors, and community outreach.

Represent Mast Cell Action in legal negotiations, disputes, and external communications.

Qualifications:

Qualified solicitor or barrister with current registration in the UK.

Experience in healthcare law, nonprofit law, or related field is advantageous.

Strong familiarity with UK healthcare regulations, privacy laws, and compliance standards.

Benefits:

A unique opportunity to leverage your legal skills for a meaningful cause.

Collaboration with a passionate and dedicated team.

Remote work and flexible arrangements.

Satisfaction in contributing to improved support for individuals in the UK.

Application Process:

If you are eager to apply your legal expertise to drive positive change, we invite you to submit your CV and cover letter. Please highlight your relevant experience and your alignment with our charity's mission.

Mast Cell Action is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of individuals affected by mast cell disorders.

Join us in championing medical support and empowerment for all. Apply today to be part of a transformative journey.

Are you passionate about children’s literacy and the role it plays in enabling children to seize life’s opportunities and write their own story? Do you want to see children living in inequitable circumstances given an equal chance to make the best of life? Are you looking for a trustee opportunity where you can use your skills and experience at Board level to help govern and develop our charity and bring the joy of reading to children living with little or no access to books? If so, read on!

We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our Board of Trustees, who share our passion for addressing child literacy issues in the under 12s from disadvantaged areas, and our vision of all children thriving in homes where a love of reading is embraced. We are seeking individuals particularly  with a backgrounds/skills/experience in any of the following areas:

•  Lived experience of the issues the families we work with are facing in the UK today

•  Impact and evaluation

•  Community & referral pathways

•  Social Enterprise/Franchising

•  Volunteering - recruitment & retention

•  Marketing & media

•  Education/literacy

•  Publishing

The closing date for applications is September 30th 2024

Are you passionate about animal welfare and have a strong background in finance? Hope Rescue, the leading dog welfare charity that saves the lives of stray, abandoned, and unwanted dogs in south Wales, is looking for a committed individual to join our Board of Trustees as a Treasurer. This is an exciting time to join our growing charity as we move towards our 20th year. If you want to be part of our future working towards our vision of a future where all dogs are treated with care, kindness and respect we would love to discuss this further.  

As our Treasurer, you will play a vital role in overseeing the financial affairs of Hope Rescue, ensuring we maintain strong financial health to continue our lifesaving work. You will collaborate with other Trustees and the senior leadership team, providing financial oversight, guidance, and strategic advice. 

If you’re ready to use your financial expertise to make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you! 

Family Friends carefully recruits, trains, and matches volunteers with families in Central-West London. Our befriending volunteers offer long-term practical and emotional support based on each family's unique needs and potential. We offer two befriending volunteer opportunities with us-, Big Buddies and Parent Buddies.

Our Big Buddies support young people, aged 10-18, for a few hours each week over a period of 6 -12 months. With encouragement and support, volunteers will aim to help young people to discover their strengths and build confidence.

Support may look like:

• Helping to strengthen family relationships.
• Providing a listening ear 
• Taking young person to the cinema, museums, libraries - broadening their horizons!

Essential Criteria:

• Can commit to the Big Buddies programme for a minimum of 6 months
• 18+
• Must have lived in the UK for the last 2 years

What we provide in return:

• Full induction training and ongoing training
• Full DBS check
• Support and supervision
• The chance to learn new skills
• References provided after 6 months' commitment
• Reimbursement of travel and session expenses

We are an equal opportunities charity and we value the principles of diversity and inclusion, which is central in providing successful support to our families. We welcome and would like to encourage applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, including people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and individuals from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

In the first instance, please register your interest in becoming a volunteer with us by contacting us here for an online application form.

Once we've reviewed your application, a member of our team will be in touch with next steps.

Harrogate Neighbours Housing Association have been providing fantastic residential services to the elderly, with care and support work in the community, for close to 60 years. This award-winning organisation strives to help the people they work with feel at home in their care and are incredibly proud of the difference they make to people’s lives on a daily basis. Residents, customers and tenants are all treated with kindness, honesty and trust because HNHA are passionate about approaching the topic of care with the respect it deserves.

As a not-for-profit organisation with charitable status, HNHA have a Board of Trustees who ensure the strategic direction and financial sustainability of the organisation is sustained. The Trustees come from all walks of life and bring a variety of skills, experience and attributes to their input at HNHA.

We are now looking for an experienced and committed Trustee to join the dedicated board at HNHA. Could this be you? 

The Role

As a Trustee you will be responsible for ensuring the organisation is run efficiently and effectively. Duties will include:

• Chairing meetings at a strategic level
• Supporting the leadership team in giving strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, goals and targets
• Adopt and monitor budgets and operational plans
• Keep abreast of changes affecting Harrogate Neighbours, the people we support, related activities in housing and care provision in our local area
• Act as ambassadors for Harrogate Neighbours Housing Association

The Person

To be considered for this unique opportunity you should be a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated individual. You should be a creative thinker with an ability to communicate clearly whilst acting with integrity. You will be able to interpret and understand complex information and have an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trustees.

Good judgement and understanding of the need for confidentiality, sensitivity and a non-judgemental attitude are paramount for this position. We would be keen to speak to people with expertise and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Not-for-profit/ charitable organisations
• Health and Care sector
• Legal
• Project and Property Management
• Grant Applications and Fundraising
• Community Engagement and Development/Customer Experience
• Church communities

The board hold meetings six times per year and you would be expected to attend the majority of those, plus you would also be required to attend the AGM. Trustees are also invited to attend various events and activities hosted by Harrogate Neighbours throughout the year at their own discretion.

To register your interest, apply here, or get in contact with Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information about this exciting role.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Also, please let us know if you require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition, and pregnancy.

Join us in making a difference in our community by ensuring everyone has access to the food they need. Your help can bring a positive change to many lives!

Role Overview:

Join our dedicated team at Abbey Community Centre to help combat food insecurity in our community. As a Community Food Club Volunteer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that food donations are efficiently received, sorted, and distributed to local elderly people and families with young children aged 5 and under. Your efforts will directly contribute to providing much-needed support to those experiencing food insecurity.

Key Responsibilities:

Receiving Food Deliveries:

  - Welcome and assist delivery drivers.

  - Check and record the received items against delivery notes.

  - Ensure all food items are handled and stored according to safety guidelines.

Sorting and Bagging Food Donations:

  - Sort donated food items by type and ensure they meet quality standards.

  - Organize and pack food items into bags or boxes for distribution.

  - Ensure that the right quantity and variety of food is packed for each family and elderly recipient.

Distribution Preparation:

  - Help set up the distribution area.

  - Ensure all packed bags are ready for distribution days.

  - Assist in maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Record Keeping:

  - Help maintain accurate records of food received and distributed.

  - Assist with inventory management to track stock levels.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

  - Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

  - Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.

  - Physical ability to lift and carry bags/boxes of food.

  - Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and respecting the privacy of recipients.

Desirable:

  - Previous experience in a similar role or in food handling.

  - Knowledge of food safety standards.

  - Basic record-keeping skills.

Personal Qualities:

- Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards people facing food insecurity.

- Reliable and punctual.

- Willingness to follow instructions and adhere to health and safety guidelines.

- Positive and proactive approach to volunteering.

When you'll be needed:

Between 2-3 hours on Tuesday afternoons

Benefits:

- Gain valuable experience in food distribution and community service.

- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of local families and elderly individuals.

- Meet new people and become part of a supportive and friendly team.

- Receive training and ongoing support from our project coordinator.

Abbey Community Centre is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Would you like to do something practical to help older people? Do you have a few hours a month to spare? We are looking for caring and compassionate people with excellent communication and administrative skills to assist us with reception duties at our footcare clinics.

Your volunteering responsibilities

• Help prepare the venue before and after clinics.

• Act as first port of call for clients attending the clinic, e.g., direct them where to park, welcome them on arrival, provide drinks and chat while they wait for their appointment, and inform the Foot Care Practitioners when they have arrived.

• Ensure that clients are informed of fire safety procedures e.g. signing in and out, evacuation procedures.

• Alert the Independence at Home Manager if there are any issues or concerns.

The skills required for this role are:

• Good communication skills.

• A warm and friendly personality.

• Patience and respect for others.

• Be committed and reliable.

• Willingness to complete our induction training

Join our amazing team and make a real difference to people living with sight loss. Help create a welcoming and safe environment for people to share their experiences, ask questions and support each other and connect with a local community in a group setting via Facebook.

In this role you will be: 

• Managing group membership – authorising Requests to Join. 

• Creating a warm and welcoming environment. 

• Supporting group conversations. 

• Working with a Volunteer Moderator Team to create engaging content for the Group. 

• Ensuring House Rules are followed and content is appropriate. 

What you’ll gain from the role: 

• An opportunity to give something back. 

• A chance to build a strong community. 

• A sense of achievement through the difference you make.

•  A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people 

• An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies. 

In return for donating your time we will provide: 

• A rewarding experience. 

• A great Induction and training. 

• A supportive manager. 

• Regular updates and catchups. 

• Expenses. 

• An opportunity to connect with other volunteers. 

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:

• 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. 

• 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.

Volunteering for Sense

Our amazing team of volunteers help us run over 100 shops across England and Wales.  Every donated item that you sort, prepare and sell helps to raise vital funds to support us in our mission to make sure no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our shops are at the heart of local communities – sharing the work of Sense, and helping to secure support for our life changing work.

What your role will involve

There are a variety of tasks that you can get involved with in the shop, including:

• Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service and a fantastic shopping experience
• Receiving donated goods from members of the public
• Sorting, steaming, tagging and preparing donated goods for sale
• Creating eye catching window and in-shop displays
• Keeping the shop floor well stocked, tidy, clean and organised
• Processing sales and serving on the till
• Promoting Gift Aid and other Sense fundraising initiatives
• Acting as an ambassador for Sense; promoting the shop and Sense in your local community
• Supporting with the recruitment and training of new volunteers
• Following new health, safety and social distancing measures to ensure the safety of everyone

Will the role suit me? Yes, if you are:

• Motivated and hardworking
• Reliable, flexible and willing to do a variety of shop tasks
• A team player
• Friendly and helpful
• Passionate about customer service and enjoy interacting with people
• Respectful of others and their diversity
• Interested in supporting the work of Sense and want to make a difference to people who have complex disabilities and are deafblind.

What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?

• A full induction and ongoing support and guidance from your Shop Manager to make sure you feel confident in your role
• Support to develop new skills, knowledge and experience, in particular of a retail environment, but also skills such as teamwork, customer service, communication and using your initiative
• A reference for other paid or voluntary work (available on request)
• The opportunity to share your existing skills and experience to benefit others
• The chance to meet new people from a wide range of backgrounds and to join a passionate and committed team
• The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to Sense by raising vital income and raising the profile of Sense in your local community; changing the lives of those who have complex disabilities and are deafblind

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.

Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.

We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.

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:

• 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. 

• 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.

Volunteering for Sense

Our amazing team of volunteers help us run over 100 shops across England and Wales.  Every donated item that you sort, prepare and sell helps to raise vital funds to support us in our mission to make sure no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our shops are at the heart of local communities – sharing the work of Sense, and helping to secure support for our life changing work.

What your role will involve

There are a variety of tasks that you can get involved with in the shop, including:

• Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service and a fantastic shopping experience
• Receiving donated goods from members of the public
• Sorting, steaming, tagging and preparing donated goods for sale
• Creating eye catching window and in-shop displays
• Keeping the shop floor well stocked, tidy, clean and organised
• Processing sales and serving on the till
• Promoting Gift Aid and other Sense fundraising initiatives
• Acting as an ambassador for Sense; promoting the shop and Sense in your local community
• Supporting with the recruitment and training of new volunteers
• Following new health, safety and social distancing measures to ensure the safety of everyone

Will the role suit me? Yes, if you are:

• Motivated and hardworking
• Reliable, flexible and willing to do a variety of shop tasks
• A team player
• Friendly and helpful
• Passionate about customer service and enjoy interacting with people
• Respectful of others and their diversity
• Interested in supporting the work of Sense and want to make a difference to people who have complex disabilities and are deafblind.

What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?

• A full induction and ongoing support and guidance from your Shop Manager to make sure you feel confident in your role
• Support to develop new skills, knowledge and experience, in particular of a retail environment, but also skills such as teamwork, customer service, communication and using your initiative
• A reference for other paid or voluntary work (available on request)
• The opportunity to share your existing skills and experience to benefit others
• The chance to meet new people from a wide range of backgrounds and to join a passionate and committed team
• The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to Sense by raising vital income and raising the profile of Sense in your local community; changing the lives of those who have complex disabilities and are deafblind

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.

Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.

We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.

Join our amazing team and make a real difference to people living with sight loss. Help create a welcoming and safe environment for people to share their experiences, ask questions and support each other and connect with a local community in a group setting via Facebook. In this role you will be: • Managing group membership – authorising Requests to Join. • Creating a warm and welcoming environment. • Supporting group conversations. • Working with a Volunteer Moderator Team to create engaging content for the Group. • Ensuring House Rules are followed and content is appropriate. What you’ll gain from the role: • An opportunity to give something back. • A chance to build a strong community. • A sense of achievement through the difference you make. •  A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people • An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies.

Who this opportunity will suit

Minimum age

• You must be at least 18 years old to apply

What skills and experience are needed?

• An understanding and interest in maximising the benefits of social media platforms. A willingness to learn about local services and activities to inform the community as appropriate. Interested in helping people get the information they need. Good communication skills.