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Bright Futures UK is looking for passionate and knowledgeable A-Level History tutors to provide educational support and a fun, safe learning environment for young people living with serious illnesses.
What will you be doing?
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Run tutoring sessions online to support a young person.
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Offer subject area knowledge and expertise related to A-Level History.
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Help to combat social isolation through fun and engaging tutoring sessions.
What are we looking for?
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Subject Knowledge: Strong understanding of A-Level History concepts and specifications.
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Teaching Skills: Ability to explain complex ideas in a clear and engaging way.
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Empathy and Patience: Kind and understanding nature, especially towards those facing health challenges.
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Reliability: Consistent availability for the agreed-upon time commitment.
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You must be a UK resident and be at least 18 years old.
What difference will you make?
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Academic Progress: Help young people stay on track with their studies despite their health challenges, ensuring they do not fall behind.
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Confidence Builder: Provide a stable and encouraging presence that helps build the students' confidence and resilience.
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Future Opportunities: Equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.
What will you gain?
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The opportunity to fight education inequities and make a difference in a young person's life
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Enhanced DBS Certificate
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Safeguarding level one training
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Skill development opportunities and practical experience
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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VOLUNTARY (UNPAID)
We operate two small, World War 2 Heritage Centres; one in Dunkeswell and one Near Upottery (Smeatharpe) in Devon.
Ideally we are looking for local, friendly and approachable people with some spare time, to work as one of a pair, particularly on a Sunday and maybe other days as holiday relief or in case of sickness. Our usual opening times are: Thursday to Sunday, 1100 to 1600. The start of our season is Good Friday and it ends on the last Sunday in October.
An interest in history would be an advantage to you (especially WW2) but you would be surrounded by the history of that Heritage Centre in text and pictures so it is immediately accessible and easy to point visitors towards. You would work with an experienced person and would have training and briefings first.
If you find this appealing please do contact us and we can get Brian to have an informal chat with you about the role.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO PROCESS APPLICATIONS FROM OUTSIDE THE UK AS WE DO NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES OR FACILITIES TO DO SO.
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Help celebrate and share the rich culture & heritage of the Chilterns
Do you love the unique history and culture of the Chilterns? Are you passionate about sharing it with others? If so, join our volunteer Chilterns Heritage & Culture Festival Committee and help bring incredible events to life!
We’re looking for Event Committee Volunteers and a Lead Event Committee Volunteer to help shape and deliver our highly successful Spring and Autumn Chilterns Heritage & Culture Festivals.
Why Volunteer?
For the past eight years, our festivals have celebrated the best of the Chilterns—uncovering hidden gems, hosting exclusive visits to historic houses and museums, and bringing people together for engaging walks, talks, and artistic events. Thousands have attended, and with our 60th anniversary this year, we’re refreshing and expanding the festival to reach even more people.
What You’ll Do
- Shape the Festival – Suggest exciting events, connect with potential venues, and visit sites to assess their festival potential.
- Plan & Organise – Join committee meetings (in person or online), assist with agendas and minutes (Lead Volunteer), and help keep event details organised.
- Be a Festival Ambassador – Welcome guests, answer questions, and – with the venue – help ensure events run smoothly as an on-the-ground event marshal.
- Collaborate – Work with our Project Manager so she has all the event details, for marketing, and the booking system.
Is This You?
- You have a good knowledge of the Chilterns and love exploring its visitor attractions—big and small!
- You’re enthusiastic about selecting and curating suitable events that will appeal to both new and returning festival-goers.
- You can attend occasional daytime meetings and handle light admin tasks.
- You’re happy to be the welcoming face of the festival, greeting visitors and helping events run seamlessly.
Join Us and Make a Difference!
This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside like-minded people, share your love of the Chilterns, and represent the diverse communities of our region. The Chiltern Society values diversity and inclusion and welcomes volunteers from all backgrounds.
Be part of something special—apply today by filling in the form below.
Interviews are ongoing, so don’t wait—get involved now!
The Chiltern Society gives a voice to everyone who conserves, campaigns for and promotes the Chilterns.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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What’s in it for you?
• Becoming part of a friendly and dedicated team
• Meeting people from all walks of life and making new friends
• Improving your communication and work skills
• Enjoying new experiences and learning something new
• Anopportunity to use and develop your skills and knowledge
Duties:
This is a selection of tasks the learning team undertake. Help with all or with just one or two is welcome:
• Welcome and assist a variety of groups, providing a high standard service
•Lead a small group in a practical activity or object handling session
• Guide and inform about The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
• Ensuring the learning resources and equipment are well cared for
• Support the development and wider use of the Education Resources collection forloaning to local organisations
• Help with planning and/or delivering family school holiday craft activities
• Contribute to development and improvement of new school and family learning activities
Optional duties:
The museum has a small volunteer team and we all work together to support the museumas best we can. From time to time you may be asked to help out with event days,children’s craft activites, serving in the kiosk, tidying the site, helping in the cafe, and soon, as necessary. Training for specific tasks will be given when needed
Optional duties: The museum has a small volunteer team and we all work together to support the museumas best we can. From time to time you may be asked to help out with event days,children’s craft activites, serving in the kiosk, tidying the site, helping in the cafe, and soon, as necessary. Training for specific tasks will be given when needed.
Our independent museum tells the 850-year story of farming and life in the Fens.
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Brief
Helping to educate over 4,000 students a year is a rewarding task, and the Education team brings the past centuries back to life for children.
This front of house role is for you if you are approachable, know a thing or two about our local history and enjoying working with children and young people. No past teaching experience required!
Purpose of Role
Under the direction of the Education and Outreach Officer there are several tasks that are carried out:
· To deliver high quality educational visits to schools of different age groups and abilities by leading site tours and education sessions that are part of the school visit
· To be an ambassador of Milton Keynes Museum by informing our visitors about the Museum and the collection
Key elements
After relevant training has been provided:
· Help to prepare for and deliver guided tours and educational sessions as part of a school’s fixed learning visit, using Museum exhibits, interactive activities and storytelling
· Able to adapt your delivery to children of different abilities and age groups: keeping time and maintaining student engagement
· Facilitating and supervising family activities and workshops
· Support of other educational activities / group bookings
· Creating educational resources and notify the Education and Outreach Officer of any materials and resources that are worn or out of order
· Maintain Health and Safety standards and follow the procedure for reporting incidents and hazards
Your profile
What we are looking for:
· Interest in the museum, its historic collections and its ongoing story
· Strong communication skills and confidence in conversing to the public
· An understanding of how children learn and an ability to adapt your communication style to suit different age ranges and learning needs
· Ability to work as part of a dedicated team and individually
· Common sense and initiative
· No prior teaching experience, but an ability to enthuse and facilitate learning
Milton Keynes Museum preserves and shares local history through interactive exhibits, education, and community engagement for all ages.



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Do you want to gain professional writing skills and have your named work viewed by thousands? Do you have a passion for great literature or fine art or classical or contemporary music or history or archaeology or something else in the humanities? Do you love to learn about other cultures, their cuisine, customs and language? Do you want to join a vibrant community of writers? Then write for us!
The Cultural Me is a platform for arts and culture with a focus on discovering practical solutions for mental wellbeing, leisure and travel.
We are looking for writers to research and write micro-articles (roughly 750 words), on selected subjects, for example, a piece on Tolstoy, or Early Renaissance to Contemporary Art, or Latin American magic realism to Postcolonial Literature, or Sri Lankan culture, or Beethoven, or Film... You will also be involved in editing contributions from other writers.
If you have never written professionally before, then don't worry: all we ask for is a Bachelor’s Degree in the Arts and Humanities. We are also happy to consider you if you have alternative qualifications — provided you can demonstrate specialist subject matter knowledge in one or more areas in the arts and culture (and you love reading). The articles we produce (unlike popular media) are to the best academic standards. The ideal person, therefore, should enjoy writing articles that are well-researched yet written in an accessible format suitable for the public at large.
Here is what you can expect from us in return for your voluntary work:
- Detailed and friendly, one-to-one editorial feedback on almost every line you write.
- How to write for a busy mainstream reader: developing a story.
- A language and style guide reflecting modern trends in mainstream media.
- The chance to develop a deeper understanding of the arts, history, philosophy...
- Publication of your work to a global audience on a fast-growing platform.
- A link to your writing portfolio to include in your CV.
- A chance to join our diverse community of writers in our active chat space with the option to contribute to our growing social feed on the Cultural Me website.
In addition, if you provide The Cultural Me as a reference for a potential job, we will provide a personalised reference based on your portfolio. Our writers have secured jobs with organisations such as the Red Cross, Kobalt Music, Oxford University Museums, amongst others.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with a passion for the arts and culture to join a community on a worthy mission. If you love the idea, then please email Emma by clicking on ‘Apply’ and writing a short cover letter explaining what you like about the role.
COMMENTS FROM OUR WRITERS
Claire Woods — MA Creative Writing, Open University
‘The editors have a keen eye for detail, and I’m learning so much already!’
Florence Gildea — MPhil Sociology, University of Cambridge
‘The level of support, the attention to detail and the encouragement I experienced while writing for The Cultural Me was absolutely unprecedented in all my years of writing. Editing is an underappreciated skill these days, as people are keen to publish content as quickly as possible. It is a testament to the commitment of the Editors at The Cultural Me for producing resources of the highest quality that they put so much time and effort into working with writers like me. I felt both stretched and valued.’
Zoe Willis — BA French and German, University of Bristol
‘Working on The Cultural Me micro-articles really made me interrogate what I was writing, making sure the subject was absolutely clear for those reading it. At university, you are never told to examine each sentence as to how it fits in with your argument.’
Elise Czyzowska — BA English Literature & Language, University of Oxford
‘Writing for The Cultural Me has allowed me to continue practising my analytical reading from university, and given me the opportunity to share my thoughts on the literature I know and love.’
Nicholas Benton — BA English Literature, University of Sheffield
‘The Cultural Me provided me with a detailed commendatory reference that helped me secure a place on a master’s degree at the University of Birmingham.’
Tom Mackinnon — BA History of Art, University of Cambridge
‘Since starting to write for The Cultural Me, I’ve actually learned a lot about writing for mainstream readers. At the same time, I really enjoy being able to keep in touch with the topics I love. I do recommend this experience to anyone wanting to pursue a career in writing, curation or education.’
SAMPLE MICRO-ARTICLES
Please see the attachment.
SAMPLE WRITER PROFILES
Deepa — https://thecultural.me/people/Deepa-Srivastava-109829
Elizabeth — https://thecultural.me/people/Elizabeth-Hopkins-109782
Rami — https://thecultural.me/people/Rami-Barhoumi-109470
Gemma — https://thecultural.me/people/Gemma-Unyereno-109538
Belinda — https://thecultural.me/people/Belinda-Robinson-109600
Josef — https://thecultural.me/people/Josef-Steen-109610
To demystify and to bring to life the scholarly humanities for practical use.




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The Historic Towns and Villages Forum (HTVF) is seeking new trustees to help the Board make the most of a transformative stage in its history. HTVF became a registered charity in 2024, and over the last year has undertaken a review of its mission, vision and strategy, with two new Executive Co-Directors.
About us: The Historic Towns and Villages Forum (HTVF) is an independent charity with a mission to promote the prosperity, sustainability and heritage of historic cities, towns and villages for the benefit of all.
We provide support, training and information to organisations (including local authorities, town and parish councils, civic and amenity societies, and consultancies) as well as individual professionals, students, and members of the public engaged in the planning and management of historic cities, towns and villages. We aim to help them conserve the character and significance of historic places, while realising their full social, environmental and economic potential. We do this through events, research projects, publications, and partnerships.
What we’re looking for: We are seeking a minimum of three individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas to join our Board of Trustees:
- Senior professional leadership in a Local Authority
- Placemaking and urban regeneration expertise
- Marketing and fundraising
- Financial management
- Community and political engagement
- Research programme development and management
For these roles we also value:
- Innovative Thinking: HTVF is entering a new phase of development. A creative and forward-thinking approach to challenges and opportunities is sought from our new intake of trustees. The ability to facilitate the Forum’s engagement with other organisations and groups would be helpful too.
- Geographical Spread: We aim for a wide geographical representation and welcome applications from across the UK, bearing in mind some meetings will be face-to-face in either London or Oxford.
- Inclusivity: We also aim to reflect the diversity of the communities with which we engage, and welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds who can bring the skills and experience identified above.
In this round of recruitment, we are looking in particular for an Honorary Treasurer. All new trustees will receive a comprehensive induction to the role and the work of the Charity.
To promote the prosperity, sustainability and heritage of heritage of historic cities, towns and villages for the benefit of all.
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Sherborne Museum is a thriving community museum that seeks to represent the rich heritage of the town and the key events that shaped its history and development over the years. It plays an important role in the local community, with a lively programme of events and a developing education and outreach service.
We're looking to recruit a new Trustee to help ensure good governance and provide strategic direction to the charity as we embark on the next stage of the museum’s development. We are especially keen to appoint someone with skills or experience in buildings/property management, who will lead on the implementation of our new routine maintenance plan and advise/support the Board on the care of our Grade II Listed building, the Abbey Gatehouse.
Serving as a Trustee is a great way to support Sherborne Museum. It also provides exciting opportunities for professional and personal development, an opportunity to build networks, gain career building experience, and contribute to a dynamic team striving to make a difference.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hebden Bridge Arts is seeking a visionary Chair of Trustees to lead its board into a bold new chapter. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a grassroots arts organisation that’s embedded in its local landscape and community.
With a 30-year history of ambitious, community-driven projects – including 2024’s acclaimed The Man Who Planted Trees – HBA is reimagining its future in a challenging cultural climate. As Chair, you’ll guide strategic direction, strengthen governance, champion diversity, and act as a passionate ambassador for the power of the arts to transform lives.
We welcome applications from experienced leaders with a love for inclusive, creative expression and community engagement. Co-Chair applications are also encouraged.
Location: Calderdale (with hybrid flexibility)
Time Commitment: ~2 days/month | Deadline: Noon, 30 April 2025
Term: 3 years (minimum 2-year commitment) | Voluntary role (expenses covered)
Download the Chair Recruitment Pack on our website for more details.
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Introduction
The Passage is establishing a new Special Events Fundraising Committee to support the Senior Events and Community Manager, with the primary goal of growing income from Special Events and attracting new supporters to The Passage.
Purpose of the Committee
- The purpose of the committee is to support The Passage’s Senior Events and Community Manager in delivering successful fundraising events that generate significant income and expand The Passage’s network of supporters. Specifically, the Committee will:
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Events and Community Manager to meet or exceed fundraising goals through special events.
- Source exclusive, money-can’t-buy auction items and experiences to enhance the appeal and revenue of live and silent auctions.
- Leverage personal and professional networks to sell tickets and tables for events like A Little Night Music and the Sports Quiz.
- Introduce new supporters to The Passage through event participation.
- Explore and implement creative ways to promote The Passage’s events to a wider audience, increasing awareness and attendance.
- Utilise personal and professional networks to identify potential corporate sponsors.
- Leverage connections to bring celebrities or high-profile individuals to the event to increase its visibility and appeal.
- Assist in innovation of the Special events portfolio.
Desired skills & expertise
- Sales and Business Development experience
- Marketing and Comms skills
- Knowledge of fundraising
- Networking and relationship building
- Creativity and innovation
- Entertaiment or sports industry connections
- Committed to the values of The Passage
How to apply
Please submit a short covering letter outlining your motivation and suitability for joining the committee and link to your LinkedIn / a very brief employment history to Martina Tamburrino, People Services & Volunteers Partner.
We are also able to arrange an informal discussion with Emma Noble, Director of Income Generation & Communications and Rachel Fenton, Senior Events & Community Manager.
Above all we are looking for inspiring and committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people, and to help them to rebuild their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Working as a member of the Family Services team, across all areas of the service, you’ll be offering information, guidance and support to families and loved ones of those in prison. Based in the prisons visitor's centre meeting and greeting visitors, you will provide practical and emotional support to families ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect and their voices are heard. As well as supporting in the visitor's centre, you will also be required to support Pact's play and children’s services, including our family days, and potentially with our refreshment service in the prison visits hall.
What you will be doing
- Offer a friendly and welcoming environment within the Family & Visitors’ Centre, where people visiting the prison can spend time before and after their visit
- Assist with booking/checking in of visitors in line with Pact and the prison’s procedures
- Encourage families to access support or signposting them for their needs by interacting with visitors, offering information and advice as appropriate on a confidential basis and ensuring first time visitors are provided with enhanced support and reassurance
- Help maintain an area in the visitors’ centre for children, which may include displays of children’s artwork, relevant posters and information, as well as toys and other materials to engage children before and after a visit
- Liaise with prison staff, including visits and security staff, to ensure close co-operation in the smooth and efficient reception of visitors at the prison
- Promote opportunities for children to engage with their loved one who is in prison in an appropriate way during a visit and family days
- Ensure the play equipment is safe, clean, and able to fulfil its requirements, storing and restocking as required
- Provide an excellent, friendly, and welcoming refreshment service to prisoners and their families in the visitors centre and/or visits hall
- Support the planning and delivery of an agreed number of family/teen days per year and to help Pact deliver high quality facilitated play/activities appropriate for the age ranges attending the family days
- Support the Family Services team with other ad-hoc tasks
- Adhere to policies and practices relevant to this role: Confidentiality; Health & Safety; Child Protection and Safeguarding; Equality and Diversity; and Prison security rules etc
- Report any incidents and concerns related to Health and Safety or Safeguarding to a member of the Pact staff team
The skills you need
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Sociable and friendly
- Non-judgemental and empathetic attitude
- Flexible and willing to do any of the service tasks
- Solution focused and resilient
- Good understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries and confidentiality
What's in it for you
- Feel connected to those you are helping in your local community
- Full training and induction provided with regular ongoing support
- Develop skills and enhance your experience for future volunteering / employment opportunities
- Some out of pocket expenses covered in line with our expenses policy
Disclaimer
This role is subject to the completion of Pact's mandatory training and checks which our staff will be on hand to support you through.
Training
Safeguarding, Professional Boundaries, Equality and Diversity, Data Security and Health and Safety training is required for this role, as well induction training related to the role. We anticipate the entire training will take between 10-12 hours to complete in total, of which most can be completed in your own time. You will also have access to a range of other training opportunities.
Checks
3 years of employment history or other activities (e.g., studying, travelling) Enhanced DBS check (Disclosure & Barring Service) with child barring Security Vetting by His Majesty’s Prison Service.
Because of the recruitment process which can take several weeks, Pact hopes you will commit to volunteering for a minimum of 1 shift a week (approx. 3-4 hours) for at least 6 months from when you your onboarding is complete.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Supporting men in crisis, saving lives: James’ Place provides vital, life-saving therapy when it’s needed most. Join James' Place as a Trustee and help us transform support for men in suicidal crisis.
Location: Flexible within the UK
About James’ Place
James’ Place Charity was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn’t find it. We know that suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50, and we know that many men find it difficult to reach out for help.
James’ Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. James’ Place offers men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected.
We have been chosen as one of the charities for The Times and The Sunday Times Christmas Appeal 2024 and we were also thrilled to win two awards at the Royal Society for Public Health and Wellbeing Awards, winning the Public Health Minister’s Award for our innovation and strong academic focus on prevention and inclusion, as well as our regional spread and scale.
About the roles
We’re at an exciting point in our history. As we continue on our growth trajectory, our current Board and Executive team are looking to strengthen and diversify our board to support this growth, including establishing a new centre in Birmingham, reaching more men in crisis, and saving lives.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for new Trustees to join our board, complementing the skills and expertise of our existing members while strengthening key areas. We’d love to hear from you if you share our values and are passionate about our work.
We are particularly keen to ensure our board includes the voices of those we support, so we are looking to hear from individuals who have used James’ Place as service users and who also bring additional skills and diversity to the board.
We also recognise the importance of diverse perspectives in building a strong board and ensuring good governance. To better reflect the communities we serve, we strongly welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds who share our values and who can contribute to the diversity of thought.
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.
We’re an executive search firm working across third sector, education and membership sectors to transform leadership and inspire change.

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See inside our Collections storage facility - closed to the public - and help us prepare to move our collection to a new facility
What is an Inventory volunteer?
The RAF Museum has many items in its collection which are not currently on display. Our inventory volunteers will ensure that we have an up-to-date record of all the items in our reserve collection, their purpose and condition, to help us prepare to move from our current store outside Stafford to a new storage facility in Cosford. This is a weekday only opportunity.
This role sits within the RAF Museum’s Midlands Development Programme which will transform our museum and our impact on the local community through a series of phased projects – engaging audiences who may not obviously identify with the RAF story by finding common interests and histories which link them. As part of this project, we are planning a new learning centre, outdoor spaces, collections hub and major exhibition.
What will I be doing?
The Inventory Volunteer role could encompass various tasks, which might include:
· Assessing objects’ condition
· Measuring and weighing items
· Undertaking cleaning as required
· Object photography
This role is perfect for you if you…
· Are curious and eager to learn
· Pay attention to detail
· Have a light and careful touch
· Are happy working as part of a team
· Are organised and able to keep accurate records
How much time would I need to commit?
Ideally a half day (09:00 to 12:00 or 13:00 to 16:00) once a week, although other arrangements can be considered on a case-by-case basis. We would ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of 20 volunteering sessions. This is a weekdays only opportunity.
What's in it for me?
· Becoming part of a great team of volunteers and staff
· See and handle objects from the RAF Museum’s collection not on public display
· Learn about object conservation
· Discover more about the history of the RAF
· Gain behind-the-scenes experience within the heritage sector
· 25% discount at our retail outlets and café[KS1]
· Travel expenses reimbursed up to £14.50 per day, in line with our policy
· Free entry to a wide range of museums and heritage sites across the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Working as a member of the Family Services team, across all areas of the service, you’ll be offering information, guidance and support to families and loved ones of those in prison. Based in the prisons visitor's centre meeting and greeting visitors, you will provide practical and emotional support to families ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect and their voices are heard. As well as supporting in the visitor's centre, you will also be required to support Pact's play and children’s services, including our family days, and potentially with our refreshment service in the prison visits hall.
What you will be doing
- Offer a friendly and welcoming environment within the Family & Visitors’ Centre, where people visiting the prison can spend time before and after their visit
- Assist with booking/checking in of visitors in line with Pact and the prison’s procedures
- Encourage families to access support or signposting them for their needs by interacting with visitors, offering information and advice as appropriate on a confidential basis and ensuring first time visitors are provided with enhanced support and reassurance
- Help maintain an area in the visitors’ centre for children, which may include displays of children’s artwork, relevant posters and information, as well as toys and other materials to engage children before and after a visit
- Liaise with prison staff, including visits and security staff, to ensure close co-operation in the smooth and efficient reception of visitors at the prison
- Promote opportunities for children to engage with their loved one who is in prison in an appropriate way during a visit and family days
- Ensure the play equipment is safe, clean, and able to fulfil its requirements, storing and restocking as required
- Provide an excellent, friendly, and welcoming refreshment service to prisoners and their families in the visitors centre and/or visits hall
- Support the planning and delivery of an agreed number of family/teen days per year and to help Pact deliver high quality facilitated play/activities appropriate for the age ranges attending the family days
- Support the Family Services team with other ad-hoc tasks
- Adhere to policies and practices relevant to this role: Confidentiality; Health & Safety; Child Protection and Safeguarding; Equality and Diversity; and Prison security rules etc
- Report any incidents and concerns related to Health and Safety or Safeguarding to a member of the Pact staff team
The skills you need
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Sociable and friendly
- Non-judgemental and empathetic attitude
- Flexible and willing to do any of the service tasks
- Solution focused and resilient
- Good understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries and confidentiality
What's in it for you
- Feel connected to those you are helping in your local community
- Full training and induction provided with regular ongoing support
- Develop skills and enhance your experience for future volunteering / employment opportunities
- Some out of pocket expenses covered in line with our expenses policy
Disclaimer
This role is subject to the completion of Pact's mandatory training and checks which our staff will be on hand to support you through.
Training
Safeguarding, Professional Boundaries, Equality and Diversity, Data Security and Health and Safety training is required for this role, as well induction training related to the role. We anticipate the entire training will take between 10-12 hours to complete in total, of which most can be completed in your own time. You will also have access to a range of other training opportunities.
Checks
3 years of employment history or other activities (e.g., studying, travelling) Enhanced DBS check (Disclosure & Barring Service) with child barring Security Vetting by His Majesty’s Prison Service.
Because of the recruitment process which can take several weeks, Pact hopes you will commit to volunteering for a minimum of 1 shift a week (approx. 3-4 hours) for at least 6 months from when you your onboarding is complete.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Teen Challenge UK is a Christian charity seeking to tackle the problem of addiction in the UK. We believe that transformation is possible for every individual and seek to share this hope with them. Having been established in the UK for almost 50 years we have seen thousands of lives transformed, finding freedom from addiction and a purpose for which to live.
Whitchester House is a supported housing service for men who have a history of problematic substance misuse. This is an exciting time for us as we are seeking to add to our existing team and are eager to recruit volunteers to help strengthen and develop the service and provision for the men at the centre.
Fantastic opportunity for someone out of Bible College looking for some expoeriance or someone trying to get started in Christaian ministry.
Accountable to the Centre Manager and the mangement team you will work alongside the team to encourageindividuals with life controlling issues like drug and alcohol addiction.
Accomodation can possibly be provided.
- Driving Licence (Required)
- SVQ 2 Health & Social Care (Desirable)
As Teen Challenge UK is a Christian organisation, this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010. Please note that one reference must be from your church minister or leader to endorse your live and active Christian faith and commitment. Successful applicants for this post will require membership of the PVG scheme.
The goal of Teen Challenge UK is to help people become mentally sound, physically well, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted & spiritually alive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.