Head Of Fundraising Volunteer Roles
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A bit about this role
We need Fundraising Volunteers to help in and around Medway. The postcode areas we are active in are ME1, ME2, ME3, ME4, ME5, ME6, ME7, ME8.
We are a movement of people championing the welfare of cats. We lead society in a richer understanding of all cats and care for those that need our help.
Our Volunteer led branches operate within local communities nationwide and rely on funds donated by generous members of the public to continue to help cats and kittens in need of new homes, supporting owners with neutering, managing trap, neuter and return programmes and educating people about cat welfare.
Our fundraising volunteers are part of a passionate team that help raise funds to help cats. They help plan and deliver exciting and varied fundraising events, which can be anything from craft fairs, cake sales, sponsored abseils – and anything in between!
What can you expect to be doing?
- Helping organise fundraising events in your local area
- Championing our cause and making a better life for cats
- Getting involved with new and exciting fundraising ideas
- Engaging communities, spreading awareness and starting conversations
- Promoting National fundraising initiatives where appropriate
A bit more information about this role and the team
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and help raise funds that will make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens in need. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- Good communication skills
- Responsible to handle money
- Willingness to be part of a team
- Confidence in speaking to members of the public
- Knowledge of local community networks (would be an advantage)
Time expectation
Our fundraising volunteers usually spend 2 to 3 hours per week in this role. You can offer your time flexibly, seasonally or remotely and it can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
Support, guidance and keeping you safe
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A bit about this role
We need Fundraising Volunteers to help in and around the Tunbridge Wells and Crowborough area. The postcode areas we are active in are TN1, TN2, TN3, TN4, TN5, TN6, TN7, TN8, TN9, TN10, TN11, TN13, TN14, TN15, TN16, TN17, TN18, TN19, TN20, TN21 and TN22.
We are a movement of people championing the welfare of cats. We lead society in a richer understanding of all cats and care for those that need our help.
Our Volunteer led branches operate within local communities nationwide and rely on funds donated by generous members of the public to continue to help cats and kittens in need of new homes, supporting owners with neutering, managing trap, neuter and return programmes and educating people about cat welfare.
Our fundraising volunteers are part of a passionate team that help raise funds to help cats. They help plan and deliver exciting and varied fundraising events, which can be anything from craft fairs, cake sales, sponsored abseils – and anything in between!
What can you expect to be doing?
- Helping organise fundraising events in your local area
- Championing our cause and making a better life for cats
- Getting involved with new and exciting fundraising ideas
- Engaging communities, spreading awareness and starting conversations
- Promoting National fundraising initiatives where appropriate
A bit more information about this role and the team
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and help raise funds that will make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens in need. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- Good communication skills
- Responsible to handle money
- Willingness to be part of a team
- Confidence in speaking to members of the public
- Knowledge of local community networks (would be an advantage)
Time expectation
Our fundraising volunteers, on average, usually spend 2 to 3 hours per week in this role. You can offer your time flexibly, seasonally or remotely and it can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed and you can encourage others to join us too.
Support, guidance and keeping you safe
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.
Candidates will be invited to chat about the role further. Following this, we also ask for our application form to be completed which includes details for two references. Successful candidates will be invited to an online induction and asked to complete some training which is essential to the role.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who are we and what do we do?
We're the UK's leading ovarian cancer research charity, working on early detection, prevention and treatments so that no woman dies of ovarian cancer.
Ovarian Cancer Action is a community of changemakers with one purpose: to give ovarian cancer the focus it needs to increase 10-year survival rates. And we know research is the solution.
We live and breathe this lifesaving, world-leading research. We fund more ovarian cancer research than any other UK gynaecological cancer charity. It’s how we’ve driven some of the biggest breakthroughs of the last 19 years.
We're also the only charity at the heart of the global ovarian cancer research community and have been for four decades.
By connecting the world's leading scientists together, we’re creating a powerful hub of experience, expertise and insight. So, we confidently fund research that takes us a step closer to our goal: that by 2032 half of women will live more than 10 years after diagnosis.
The role:
The Fundraising and Communications Committee plays a crucial role in enabling and driving this mission forward by providing strategic oversight and tangible support to boost our income and elevate our profile. The Committee also ensures that Ovarian Cancer Action is governed to the highest standards.
As a committee member, you will leverage your expertise in high-value fundraising to help advise, guide and support the charity’s strategy, particularly in engaging High Net Worth Individuals and major income streams. You’ll work closely with the Chair of the Committee, Director of Fundraising, the high-value fundraising team, and other committee members, offering constructive challenge, expertise and insight to help inform and direct the charity’s fundraising and communications strategy, particularly in the area of major income streams.
We are looking for someone who…
·Can act as a ‘critical friend’ to the Fundraising and Communications Committee.
·Is able to provide oversight and specifically in the practice of major income fundraising.
·Has a successful track record in giving strategic oversight and delivery of high value income streams.
·May be working in an advisory or consultancy role currently.
·Support the charity to build its wider network of high-net-worth individuals and grant giving organisations.
Experience required:
· A successful track record as a senior fundraiser with high value income streams including High Net Worth Individuals and Trusts and Foundations, operating at a strategic as well as operational level
· Experience in navigating and finding solutions to the challenges facing UK charities in maximising major income streams and donor cultivation
Knowledge and skills required:
Ideally you should have some, but not necessarily all, of the following:
· Knowledge of and experience, whether lived or acquired, in driving major income streams
· Excellent networking, influencing and communication skills
· A broad range of contacts related to income, across key opinion formers, and donors.
If you are inspired to support Ovarian Cancer Action’s mission and vision in this way, we’d love for you to apply by telling us why you think this position is for you and what has inspired you to apply. Naturally, we’d love to hear about your experience, your highlights, what you’ve learnt in your fundraising career and where you believe you can bring value to the Fundraising and Communications Committee. Please also incldue uour latest CV, highlighting relevant experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who are we?
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
Our Trustees play an integral part in the services we provide and the people we support. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will really make a difference, then join us as a co-opted Trustee and provide specialist advice and support for our fundraising activities.
The Board of Rethink Mental Illness, charity number 271028, comprises the Chair, eight Regional Trustees and up to seven co-opted Trustees. Regional Trustees are experts by experience (people severely affected by mental illness, carers and relatives). Co-opted Trustees are appointed for their specific skills as required. For example, skills in Fundraising, Business Development, Accountancy, ICT.
About the role
Key responsibilities
- To hold the charity "in trust" for current and future beneficiaries by:
- Ensuring the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.
- Being responsible for the performance of the charity and for its culture.
- Ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Acting as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.
- Ensuring the charity's governance is of the highest possible standard.
Specifics for a Trustee with Fundraising Experience
The Fundraising Team works across Rethink Mental Illness and our partner charity Mental Health UK and comprises around 30 fundraisers led by the Director of Fundraising. The Trustee role will focus on Rethink fundraising activity only, although it will have oversight of fundraising for both charities. The team works across a diverse portfolio of income streams including Events, Community, Individual Giving and Legacies, Corporate Partnerships, Philanthropy and Trusts and Grants raising nearly £7million across both charities.
The Fundraising Team has gone through a significant period of change to set the foundations for growth and has embarked on a new 5-year strategy aligned with our organisational strategy. Currently in year 2, the team’s focus is building pipelines, optimising supporter journeys, building relationships with strategic partners and developing new products for a mass market.
We are looking for someone who is working or has worked at Director of Fundraising level who:
- Has experience of leading Fundraising Teams and overseeing fundraising strategy and governance - to help strengthen the Board’s knowledge and understanding of Fundraising and work with Director of Fundraising to maximise organisational buy-in. Has delivered transformational change within an organisation to shift outlook to a Fundraising first approach.
- Has experience across a diverse range of income streams and therefore can advise Director of Fundraising / Fundraising Team on new income streams and the amplification of opportunities. Knowledge of Capital Appeal fundraising would be beneficial as we would like to launch Rethink’s first Capital Appeal in next couple of years.
- Can support and champion all Fundraising activities including attending events, meetings with high-value supporters etc.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please register your interest!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR
Volunteer Store Collection Co-ordinators (East or West Suffolk)
Do you have previous fundraising experience? If you do or are good at coordinating and organising events, volunteer to help us manage our fundraising activities so we can raise essential funds to improve animal welfare.
Our fabulous team of volunteers run regular store collections across Suffolk helping to raise valuable funds and spread awareness of our vital work and upcoming fundraising events.
We are looking for a Volunteer Store Collection Co-ordinator to help plan and organise these collections in both the East Suffolk area (Felixstowe to Needham Market) and West Suffolk area (Stowmarket to Bury St Edmunds!)
Activities involve
- Liaise with our Community Engagement Administrator on locations/dates required and ensure bookings confirmed with store/head office.
- Co-ordinate with Store Managers on logistics/timings for the day. Book in volunteer collectors before each date (usually around 6 required for 2 hour shifts each), with assistance from Community Engagement Administrator and send information/reminders before the day to the team.
- Prepare collection buckets with labels and seal with ties.
- Deliver buckets, table and literature to a collector who is doing the first shift. Collect the buckets, table and literature from the last collectors and deliver the buckets to a Trustee to count/bank the takings.
- Follow up communications to volunteers, branch team and store manager notifying them of collection total and sending thank you's.
We hope you are interested in volunteering for our branch!
Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. We will ask you to provide contact details for two referees, and dependent on the position, you may need to sign an agreement and undergo specific training before starting the role.
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Join SUNSHINE and Make a BIG Impact!
We are SUNSHINE, a brand new start-up grassroots social isolation and loneliness charity with a mission to make a BIG impact. Our aim is to bring people together, spread happiness, and nurture community spirit through initiatives that build relationships, enhance wellbeing, and transform peoples lives. We focus on supporting those at risk and living in social isolation, ensuring they have access to our support when they need it most.
At SUNSHINE, we’re more than a charity; we’re a grassroots movement driven by compassion, dedication, and a shared vision. Our goal? To change the world—one smile at a time—with passionate, dedicated, and inspiring people at the heart of everything we do.
We can’t do this alone—we need you!
We’re seeking a volunteer to take on the essential role of Head of Services, who will lead the management of our services, including overseeing our service delivery, ensuring we provide the highest quality support to our community.
As the Head of Services, you will play a crucial role in our transformative mission. Your role will involve:
- Service Leader: Manage services and oversee the delivery of our services, ensuring they meet the needs of our community and adhere to our high standards.
- Programme Developer: Design and implement new programmes that align with our mission and address the evolving needs of those we support.
- Team Coordinator: Lead and inspire our team of volunteers and staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Quality Assurance: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of our services, ensuring continuous improvement and excellence and ensure we make a positive impact and provide the evidence of it.
- Community Advocate: Represent SUNSHINE in the community, building relationships with stakeholders and advocating for our cause.
- Charity Leadership: Be a member of the Senior Leadership Team at SUNSHINE and help our small immerging charity make a BIG impact.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Leadership Experience: You have experience in service delivery, programme management, or a related field.
- Innovative Thinker: You bring creativity and strategic insight to develop and enhance our services.
- Compassionate Heart: You resonate with our values and are driven to make a difference in the lives of others.
If you’re ready to take on this role and shine with us, please send your CV to apply.
We eagerly await your response and appreciate your interest in joining SUNSHINE!
SUNSHINE
Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives
SUNSHINE is London based dedicated to bringing people together, fostering connections, enhancing wellbeing and transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the charity sector? Do you have a knack for research and a keen interest in Major Gifts? Do you excel at research and have an interest in cultivating relationships with corporates, major donors or trusts and foundations?
We have an exciting opportunity for you!
About Us:
Rays of Sunshine is dedicated to brightening the lives of seriously ill young people and their families by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community. We are seeking a motivated volunteer to support our major gifts team by conducting research and helping to build our partnerships pipeline.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting research on potential corporate partners, major donors and trusts and foundations
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Analysing industry trends and identifying partnership and philanthropic opportunities
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Supporting the team with administrative tasks as needed
What You’ll Gain✅:
- Hands-on experience in the charity sector
- Insight into corporate partnership and major gift strategies
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals
- A chance to contribute to meaningful projects
Ideal Candidate♂️♀️ :
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Detail-oriented and organised
- Passionate about our mission and eager to learn
: If you’re ready to make a difference and gain valuable experience Please do reach out
We brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospitals and within the community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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African Development Choices (ADC) is a UK-based Social Enterprise on a mission to reduce poverty by empowering communities to make more informed choices in the management of public resources.
ADC’s purpose is to enable communities to independently meet their needs for essential services, such as clean water and safe sanitation and improve lives in Africa.
At ADC we encourage a working culture of seeking and giving input, showing and taking initiative, and commitment to the organisation and its purpose.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a volunteer Co-Chief Social Impact Officer to join ADC and job share with our current volunteer Chief Social Impact Office Francesco Carvelli.
Main Purpose of Job: To oversee the design and delivery of social impact programs while ensuring their financial viability through fundraising and partnerships.
Division: Social Impact
Department: N/A
Position Reports to: Founder and CEO
Position is Responsible for: Head of Fundraising, Head of Programs, Head of Partnerships, Head of Policy & Research
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of ADC’s social impact strategy, including practical tools and systems that not only track and measure impact performance, but also integrate impact analysis into strategy and decision-making
- Lead the development of ADC’s fundraising strategy, with a focus on developing long-term strategic public and private sector partnerships with global and regional corporates, institutions, foundations and high net worth individuals
- Play a role in relation to revenue generation by helping to define market relevant value propositions for consulting services based on our Theory of Change, with a goal of achieving a business model that is financially sustainable and delivers on ADC’s strategic vision for catalysing social impact
- Lead the creation of new social impact programs, interventions and goals that will inspire and drive the organisation to deliver social impact at scale, and ensuring that the ADC approach and Theory of Change is upheld and enhanced
- Lead the development of thought leadership initiatives that position ADC as an influential driver of systemic social change in Africa and leader in social impact research
- Play a role in creating and maintaining social impact content, and making it accessible to our Marketing & Communications team for sharing with internal and external audiences to promote ADC’s work
- Coordinate and provide oversight and support to the Social Impact team, guiding recruitment and onward career development of team members
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Essential
- +15 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector
- A track record of leading successful fundraising campaigns and grants applications
- Experience of design and delivery of social impact programs
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to develop long term relationships with institutional sponsors and individual major donors
- Familiarity with impact assessment methodologies and latest developments in the impact measurement field
- Ability to create powerful narratives that present social impact in a simple manner
- Ability to drive strategy in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team environment
- Demonstrated ability to create global and regional networks across the industry
- Ability to actively take initiative and help set things up in a start-up environment
- Ability to actively seek and give input in a collaborative team environment
- A committed team player with good communication skills
- Available to volunteer at least 10-15 hours a week
Desirable
- Experience working in an early stage star-tup and gone through a scaling phase
- Passion for the start-up life and comfortable in a role with a little ambiguity
- Experience leading, managing and coaching successful teams in different geographical locations
What ADC offers you:
This is a volunteer, remote and unpaid position with the following benefits:
- Professional learning and career development opportunities
- An opportunity to build on your work experience within your profession
- An opportunity to be part of a diverse team representing different parts of the world that is helping to deliver systemic social change in Africa
- An opportunity to help shape a start-up social enterprise
- We provide work reference
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Here at African Development Choices, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our teams are made up of people from all over the world and we welcome all applications. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, and you require any reasonable adjustments for your application with us, please let us know by contacting recruitmentatafricandevelopmentchoicesdotorg.
Job Title: Trust and Foundations Volunteer
Department: Fundraising
Line Manager: Trust and Foundations Manager
Remuneration: Reasonable travel and subsistence
Location: Camden, London
Contract: Temporary
Working Hours: Flexible Hybrid arrangement. Ideally two-days but at least 7 hours a week.
At Variety, the Children's Charity, we believe every child deserves to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are.
We deliver life-changing programmes that give that give children and young people across the UK a better future. 2024 is our 75th year in the UK, and we are part of a global network that has raised and donated close to £1.6 billion to positively impact the lives of children in need.
The opportunity
Are you an enthusiastic, willing learner with an interest in Trusts fundraising at high-profile international children’s charity?
Variety, the Children’s Charity are offering a chance for a volunteer to gain valuable experience within our Trusts and Foundations Fundraising team. This is a great learning opportunity to join an international children’s charity that’s globally renowned.
We are developing into a successful national programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for a pro-active volunteer to learn and develop key research, bid-writing and fundraising skills to be a successful Trust Fundraiser.
This is an excellent CV enhancing opportunity with a Charity that is committed to improving the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children and young people.
Working with the Trust and Foundations Manager, you will provide high quality, reliable research and logistical support to research, qualify and plan approaches to new Trust and Foundations. You must be IT literate, with a strong attention to detail.
Roles and responsibilities
1. Researching Prospects
- Identifying new Trusts and Foundations prospects.
- Reviewing and qualifying Trusts.
- Telephoning Trusts to assess suitability.
2. Applying for funding
- Qualifying and contacting potential funding prospects
- Writing short applications to external funders.
- Producing applications for our mailing.
3. Administrative support
- Updating our fundraising database and Excel workbook.
- Auditing our historical Trust records.
Skills and qualities
Essential
- Strong IT proficiency. You will be confident in using Microsoft Office, especially Excel. With a willingness to learn about our fundraising database, Salesforce.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will have the ability to clearly and concisely summarise information from readily available sources.
- A methodical and orderly approach. You will be comfortable with online research and working through a workbook of contacts.
- A high degree of enthusiasm and a desire to learn and gain new experiences through working in a busy environment.
- Administrative skills. You will be organised and methodical.
- Good organisational skills required, with strict attention to detail in all tasks.
- Motivated and able to work independently when required. This role will require a significant amount desk-based research.
- Strong communication skills, with a friendly telephone manner. Guidance will be provided.
- Willingness and confidence to potentially make telephone calls with prospective funders.
Desirable
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- Past fundraising volunteer experience
- Research experience
- Understanding and interest in the charity or not-for-profit sector
Interested?
More information can be found by downloading our Trust and Foundations Internship pack, under 'supporting documents'. If you would like to apply, then please submit the following:
- An up-to-date CV
- cover letter (max 1 page) on why you are interested and are a good fit
Please submit this to our Trust and Foundations Manager by completing the application process. Please also advise if you may require any reasonable adjustments for the interview process.
Applications should reach us by 11.59 on 15th November 2024, with interviews to be held in the final fortnight of November. We look forward to hearing from you.
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This is an exciting time to join the Friends of the Huntley Archives at the LMA Foundation (FHALMA) as a Trustee, as we embark on a period of strategic transformation to turn the Huntley Archives into a national digital asset.
The Digital Transformation Trustee will:
- Advise on the development of a digital strategy and implementation plan, to support and future proof our organisational needs
- Suggest ideas to help drive the digitisation of physical archives to promote remote access and impactful storytelling
- Be a commercial thinker who is able to share experiences or offer suggestions on ways to offer educational resources from the archives, particularly in ways that have the potential to generate income.
- Be a pragmatic individual who can offer ideas for practical solutions within our scope/scale
- Be well-networked and able to help us to seek extra pro-bono support (e.g. from corporates or consultancies)
To be successful in this role you will bring senior professional experience in the following areas:
- Previous/current experience in IT leadership
- Knowledge of IT systems and data compliance
- Knowledge/experience of digitisation projects
Please review the candidate information pack for further details including planned Board meeting dates.
This is an important time for FHALMA, as we embark on digitisation of our records and develop a more coherent online and offline presence and thereby a more accessible and impactful archive. To achieve this goal, we will need to work on outreach and partnership development, and secure the funding which will be crucial to both our immediate and long term success.
We look for the following attributes and experiences in all of our Trustees, in addition to remit-specific professional skills and experiences:
- Previous (charity) governance experience – you may already have experience as a Trustee/Board member for a charitable organisation or perhaps you have worked in a regulated industry where good governance is key. Either way, you will have first-hand experience of contributing to good governance, and be willing to actively engage in collective responsibility for the good stewardship of FHALMA.
- Excellent communication skills including an ability to network effectively, and a willingness to deploy these skills in service of partnership/fundraising efforts for FHALMA
- Collaborative, participative and collegial style of working
- A track record of bringing energy and commitment to driving strategy forward
- Strategic vision and ability to think creatively
- Good independent judgement to make decisions for the benefit of the organisation
- The necessary time to be an effective trustee
We also look for alignment with FHALMA’s values and objectives:
- A commitment to FHALMA’s objectives around education, activism, anti-racism and social justice
- A particular interest in the heritage of the African and Caribbean diaspora sector including but not exclusively archives, publishing, community activism, schools and higher education, libraries, museums, and galleries
- Understanding of working with volunteers and lending support and direction
- Applies the principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
For an informal conversation with our Chief Executive, Beverley ahead of applying, please contact us via Reach Volunteering.
Please submit your application via the Reach Volunteering portal.
Send us a concise supporting letter and CV specifying the role you are applying for, explaining why you would like to join FHALMA’s Board of Trustees, your interest in our work and how your skills/experience relate to the role advertised. Do also include a note to confirm that there are no reasons, to your knowledge, that would disqualify you from becoming a Trustee.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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SHAK (South Hampstead and Kilburn Community Partnership) is a resident led charity based on the iconic Alexandra and Ainsworth estate* in the Kilburn ward of Camden NW London, an area of high rates of deprivation and poverty but big potential. Our mission is to enable young people and adults to overcome barriers to economic and social inclusion. We engage with residents and young people through a range of activities based at the SHELL Centre (a well-equipped resource centre) and the ARC youth club and music studio. Through these we offer a range of exciting and highly creative projects working in innovative ways with the local community.
Shak was established in 2003 and has a committed board of 6 trustees, staff team and volunteers who have played a key role in supporting the community during the recent COVID 19 and cost of living crisis. Impressive recent growth means that we wish to strengthen the board through the appointment of individuals who ideally have links to the area, time and skills to contribute towards the good governance of the organisation and support our work in the local community.
We are seeking 2-3 new trustees with skills and time to commit to fundraising. We are particularly interested in recruiting people who live locally and increasing representation at board level from minority communities. You would be joining at an exciting time when we are undertaking a strategic review and setting in place a new plan forward
Appointments are initially for three years, with the opportunity for re-election, up to a maximum of nine years. Trustees are unpaid, but reasonable out of pocket expenses can be reimbursed. The board meets quarterly (every 3 months) and has an Annual General Meeting. Between meetings, you may be asked to take on one or two other commitments such as supporting specific projects or areas of work e.g. Fundraising applications
Candidates will need to have or be willing to undertake a DBS check and child protection training.
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This is an exciting time to join the Friends of the Huntley Archives at the LMA Foundation (FHALMA) as a Trustee, as we embark on a period of strategic transformation to turn the Huntley Archives into a national digital asset.
The Chair of the Board will:
- Lead the charity in its future developments and help us to set and fulfil ambitious goals
- Provide active leadership and ensure the board operates within its charitable objectives
- Draw on their experience of raising income to help us secure a more assured and innovative future
- Take an active role in governance and ensure all trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities
- Chair and facilitate board meetings and encourage trustees to engage in sub-committees
- Protect and be a voice for the Charity
- Work closely with and review and monitor the activities and performance of the Chief Executive
To be successful in this role you will bring experience in the following areas:
- Previous experience as a Chair for a charity or not-for-profit organisation
- A good fundraising track record
- Demonstrable interest/involvement with the Black heritage sector
Please review the candidate information pack via the Reach Volunteering platform for further details including planned Board meeting dates.
This is an important time for FHALMA, as we embark on digitisation of our records and develop a more coherent online and offline presence and thereby a more accessible and impactful archive. To achieve this goal, we will need to work on outreach and partnership development, and secure the funding which will be crucial to both our immediate and long term success.
We look for the following attributes and experiences in all of our Trustees, in addition to remit-specific professional skills and experiences:
- Previous (charity) governance experience – you may already have experience as a Trustee/Board member for a charitable organisation or perhaps you have worked in a regulated industry where good governance is key. Either way, you will have first-hand experience of contributing to good governance, and be willing to actively engage in collective responsibility for the good stewardship of FHALMA.
- Excellent communication skills including an ability to network effectively, and a willingness to deploy these skills in service of partnership/fundraising efforts for FHALMA
- Collaborative, participative and collegial style of working
- A track record of bringing energy and commitment to driving strategy forward
- Strategic vision and ability to think creatively
- Good independent judgement to make decisions for the benefit of the organisation
- The necessary time to be an effective trustee
We also look for alignment with FHALMA’s values and objectives:
- A commitment to FHALMA’s objectives around education, activism, anti-racism and social justice
- A particular interest in the heritage of the African and Caribbean diaspora sector including but not exclusively archives, publishing, community activism, schools and higher education, libraries, museums, and galleries
- Understanding of working with volunteers and lending support and direction
- Applies the principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
For an informal conversation with our Chief Executive, Beverley ahead of applying, please contact us via Reach Volunteering.
Please submit your application via the Reach Volunteering portal.
Send us a concise supporting letter and CV specifying the role you are applying for, explaining why you would like to join FHALMA’s Board of Trustees, your interest in our work and how your skills/experience relate to the role advertised. Do also include a note to confirm that there are no reasons, to your knowledge, that would disqualify you from becoming a Trustee.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
It Gets Better UK envisions a world where all LGBTQ+ youth are free to live equally and know their worthiness and power as individuals. We strive to tell the stories of LGBTQ+ people and to provide positive and reassuring messages to LGBTQ+ youth.
The It Gets Better Project was founded in 2010 in America. Since then, affiliated charities have been formed in over 20 different countries. We are now at the exciting stage of continue to grow and develop the UK affiliate having formally launched in October 2018.
Join our network of Regional Ambassadors to help promote It Gets Better UK, to inspire and engage with members of their local LGBTQ+ communities to get involved, and to help fundraise.
We're particularly looking to fill vacancies for volunteers in Northern Ireland, Wales, and the North of England (North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber). If you are not based in these areas but are interested in the role, you are still welcome to apply as the local role exists across the country.
What will I be doing?
We ask Regional Ambassadors to deliver four self-led regional actions per year, and to expect to be asked to be involved in more ad-hoc centrally-led actions and activities as these arise. Key activities include:
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Raise awareness of It Gets Better UK and our work through talking to members of the LGBTQ+ community in your area, and on social media
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Look after our information and fundraising stands at local events – most importantly, hosting an It Gets Better UK Pride stall in your local area. Members of the It Gets Better team will support you with sign-up admin and capacity on the day. So far, we're planning to attend Edinburgh Pride!
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Support other members of the It Gets Better UK volunteer team to deliver events in their area by adding capacity where possible, and within a distance that suits you – for example, helping out at a Pride stall run by another Ambassador nearby.
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Deliver talks to local LGBTQ+ groups, community groups, schools etc about the work of It Gets Better UK and how they could help us achieve our goals
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Inspire members of the LGBTQ+ community to add their own It Gets Better story to our work
What skills/experience do I need?
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Confident public speaker with excellent communication skills
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Confident in crowds and talking to new people
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Excellent organisational skills
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Reliable and professional demeanour
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A personal and friendly manner
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Flexibility to be called upon when needed
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An honest and trustworthy nature
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A good knowledge of the local LGBTQ+ community
What is the time commitment?
This is a flexible role and the times will vary. Taking into account four self-led regional actions per year and ad-hoc centrally-led actions and activities, we recommend expecting to spend at least two hours a week on your role. We ask Regional Ambassadors to try to be available for Pride events over the summer: this means some half/full day activities over the summer period, usually on Saturdays. You’ll be able to sign up for days which suit you. Regional Ambassadors are appointed for up to two years. Regional Ambassadors will have a monthly online meeting with their It Gets Better UK point of contact.
How will I be trained and supported?
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You will receive a full induction into It Gets Better UK and to your role
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You will have a named contact who will support you and answer any questions
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You will join our international and UK networks of volunteers where you can share ideas, ask questions, and support one another
What can I gain from volunteering with you?
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The satisfaction that you are helping to inspire and empower LGBTQ+ youth
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Being part of an international movement
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The opportunity to use your existing skills as well as develop and learn new ones
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It Gets Better UK will act as a referee for you after successful completion of your role
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Reimbursement of any expenses incurred (with prior agreement)
Where will I be based?
This role is based within your local area, with some travel at your discretion and with expense reimbursement as pre-agreed.
How do I apply? Please complete our Regional Ambassador form on the website. We’ll then meet online for an introductory conversation, seek 2 references, and conduct a DBS check. Once these steps are completed satisfactorily, we’ll share our resources for you to read.
It Gets Better UK envisions a world where all LGBTQ+ youth are free to live equally and know their worthiness and power as individuals.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About the Youth Team role
Youth Team Volunteers work with young people from a wide breadth of backgrounds, ensuring they really feel part of the St John family. Volunteers will help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be.
You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.
Getting started
You will usually be able to start volunteering very quickly, joining your new youth unit, meeting the young people and your colleagues and beginning to learn on the job. However please be aware you will have some online training to do, and you will need to engage with classroom training opportunities when available. There is also optional training for those who wish to pursue higher youth team qualifications.
Pursuing the role
We do not have a fixed closing date, but we may pause recruitment if we become oversubscribed - so if you want to pursue this, please do not delay!
If you are not already a St John Ambulance volunteer, after getting some brief details we will first invite you to an interview with our Welcome Team.
When pursuing this role, we will check you meet the minimum criteria and then invite you to a Youth Team interview, after which we'll be able to tell you if you've been accepted for this role.
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Volunteer with us!
Acorns have a network of shops across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire that generate a substantial level of income to enable us to care for children and their families.
Our empowered Till Volunteers support by greeting customers with a smile, taking payment for purchases, issuing change and receipts. You will also accept any donations that are made to the charity and support with signing donators for Gift Aid.
Am I right for the job?
- Be welcoming and friendly
- Be able to use a till
- Have good attention to detail
- Be a team player that thinks of others
For this role, you'll need to:
- Thankfully accept donated goods
- Be sensitive to the needs of our customers/donators
How much time will it take?
Our Pershore shop is open Monday to Sunday (Sunday -10am to 4pm). You can volunteer the hours that suit you, but ideally, we’ll need you to be available for at least 3 hours per week.
Why volunteer at Acorns?
- To help a local charity
- To make a difference in your local community
- To connect with like minded people and make new friends
- Boost your CV
- Opportunities to progress to other roles
Full training will be provided