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We're looking for an Office Administration Volunteer to support the wider Garden Organic team based in the office and around the UK, in a variety of tasks from preparing materials needed for events, updating spreadsheets to basic reception duties.
Location: Ryton Gardens, Wolston Lane, Ryton on Dunsmore, Coventry, CV8 3LG
About Garden Organic
Garden Organic is the UK's leading organic growing charity and has been at the forefront of the organic horticulture movement for over 60 years. We aim to nurture and grow a movement of people and organisations that take practical action to conserve seeds, nurture soil, make compost and reduce waste and share organic gardening know-how and the benefit of human and planetary health.
Our simple message is this – organic practice, including composting, is the fastest way to repay our debt to nature and deliver biodiversity improvement in the context of land management.
What is an Administration Volunteer?
Working as part of a team, our Administration Volunteers support the wider Garden Organic team based in the office and around the UK, in a variety of tasks from preparing materials needed for events, updating spreadsheets to basic reception duties.
Why volunteer for Garden Organic?
Ryton Gardens lies at the heart of our work to promote organic gardening, offering volunteers the chance to make a real contribution in a beautiful and unique setting. In supporting our wider team, you will help present a professional and friendly organisation that visitors will come to time and time again. Enjoy the company of a friendly group of like-minded people or use your time with us as a steppingstone into work or college.
What’s in it for you?
- Becoming part of a friendly and dedicated team
- Meeting people from all walks of life
- Gaining new skills
- Developing your CV
- Knowing you are helping to support our work.
What’s involved?
Tasks can be variable depending on our needs but can include:
- Dealing with incoming and outgoing post
- Ordering of stationery and refreshments
- Updating spreadsheets and databases as necessary
- Filing, photocopying, scanning, and shredding
- Preparing mailings or resources for events
- Answering the telephone
- Covering reception when needed
- Helping with other administrative duties as and when required
- Volunteers may occasionally be asked to assist in other departments.
This role will suit people who:
- Have good communication and listening skills.
- Have a cheerful, outgoing, and confident demeanor.
- Enjoy working as part of a team.
- Have a positive, organised and flexible approach to work.
- Have some experience of word processing, database, and email software.
- Have some experience of working in an office environment.
What do we offer our volunteers?
- Full induction to Garden Organic
- Appropriate support and supervision
- Relevant training
- Reasonable travel expenses.
- Membership of Garden Organic*
- Job References
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Quilombo UK is seeking to welcome a qualified and experienced professional to join us as a Legal Support Specialist to join our Directors' Support Team in a volunteer capacity. The Legal Support Specialist will play a crucial role in closely supporting the Quilombo UK Directorship by conducting legal research, reviewing documents, and effectively communicating findings to the directors.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of taking briefings, translating them into actionable outcomes, and contributing to the overall success of the organisation.
Main Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Directors’ Support Team to provide legal guidance on a wide range of issues related to Quilombo UK’s operation.
- Analyse legal documents, contracts, and agreements, ensuring accuracy and identifying potential risks or opportunities. Collaborate with the Directors to provide informed recommendations.
- Conduct thorough legal research on relevant topics, providing comprehensive and well-documented summaries to aid decision-making processes.
- Assist in managing and organising legal briefings, ensuring all relevant information is captured and disseminated appropriately to facilitate informed decision-making
- Effectively communicate legal findings, updates, and recommendations to the Quilombo UK Directors. Clearly articulate complex legal concepts in a manner accessible to non-legal stakeholders.
- Participate in meetings and discussions to provide timely legal insights.
- Work closely with other team members to ensure legal considerations are integrated into organisational initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with the Directors' Support Team to translate legal actions into tangible outcomes. Monitor progress and provide regular updates on legal initiatives.
- Provide written reports as and when required. To undertake additional duties as required for the role.
Essential:
- A qualified legal professional with a recognized legal qualification and relevant experience.
- Proven experience in legal roles, with a strong background in research, document review, and communication of legal matters.
- Demonstrated commitment to volunteer work and contributing time and expertise to support the goals of Quilombo UK.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal information in a clear and understandable manner.
- Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively within a team, fostering a positive and inclusive working environment.
- Ability to comprehend and act upon briefings, translating them into actionable outcomes that align with the organisation's objectives.
- To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Strong team player
- Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed.
- Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Desirable:
- Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
- Can work without much supervision
What do we offer:
- Online placement
- Opportunity for professional growth and development in Legal
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation.
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.
Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: No less than 12 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you have access to a personal laptop or PC?
- Are you sure you can commit to this job as being a non-paid job?
- Do you think you will be able to commit yourself to the PDP programme, implicitly 12 hours per week, for 16 weeks?
Work Location: Remote
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The Communications Volunteer will write and coordinate our external communications. This includes CAW’s regular newsletter, stories and general information on our website, and campaign and research pieces. You will work alongside both our Research and Campaigns volunteers and key staff members.
• Work closely with our advice, partnership and community outreach team members to identify stories, case studies, advice and volunteering opportunities to promote
• Have the opportunity to write a regular newsletter for community partners and stakeholders to promote the work of Citizens Advice Westminster
• Produce short copy to promote our services for a variety of sources including our website and social media
• Explore and pilot new ways to promote our services to Westminster residents who currently don’t use our services, including through digital media
• Work with the Social Policy, Fundraising and Digital Media team to create high quality written content for campaigns and promotional materials
• Contribute to fundraising efforts by producing copy for general appeals, individual and group emails and our website
• Proofread and edit copy produced by others when requested
Skills, experience and time commitment
• Enthusiasm and commitment to work alongside a motivated team providing advice and information for residents across Westminster
• Excellent writing, communication and “people” skills
• Experience in writing informative, persuasive or neutral content depending on the purpose of and audience for the communication
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently
• IT skills necessary to support research across numerous existing Citizens Advice databases and platforms
• Knowledge and experience of marketing and communications which is transferrable to Citizens Advice
• Experience with digital media, layout/design, creating presentations and/or fundraising would be advantageous but are not essential for this role.
Ability to commit 1 or 2 days a week to the role on a regular basis; location is flexible but it is helpful to be able to come to CAW at least a couple of times each month and to participate in Advice Forums and other regular activities as these provide useful insights into our work and our clients’ experiences
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
• Our Head of People Development and Volunteering will support you as you join CAW and ensure that you get any training that you might need
• You will join a positive, supportive and friendly team of volunteers and paid staff
• All our volunteers are an integral part of our team. You are invited to attend regular trainings, to join social events and to support group activities
• Your line manager will provide regular individual meetings and support
• You will have access to national Citizens Advice e-learning, networks and resources.
• It is CAW policy that volunteers should get out-of-pocket expenses.
WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW
Equal opportunities Citizens Advice Westminster is committed to equal opportunities, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This means actively opposing all forms of discrimination and ensuring that the service is equally available to all people.
Confidentiality Everything that you see and hear in the organisation is private. All staff and volunteers must sign an agreement to observe a strict rule of confidentiality before they begin their role.
How to apply-You will need to complete the online application form. If successful we will invite you for an informal interview where we will discuss your role, interests, and skills.
What happens after I have filled in the application form? Your application will be reviewed by the Head of People Development and Volunteering who will contact you for a conversation about your interest in volunteering at CAW. You may be asked to undertake a basic skills assessment and participate in an interview. The process will be friendly and supportive! If you have any questions about the volunteer roles prior to completing your application please contact
Citizens Advice Westminster works to make a difference to the lives of people in Westminster. We deliver a high quality, agile advice service.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About you
We are looking for people with or without board level experience, and we would welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds.
In order to continue to enhance the diversity of our board, we would particularly like to hear from people from ethnically marginalised groups, particularly Black African backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, people with physical disabilities, and other marginalised groups, and especially those with direct experience of services provided by our hospice.
On this occasion and following a recent skills audit of our current trustees, we are particularly looking for people with expertise in any of the following areas:
- Finance and accounting (with a view to succession planning for our current Treasurer)
- Co-production, community engagement and community development
- Property and estate management
Commitments from trustees and from the hospice
Trustees are expected to attend, in person or via tele-conferencing:
• Sessions agreed as part of each trustee’s personalised induction programme.
• Bi-monthly board meetings.
• Approximately two board away days per year, dedicated to strategic planning.
Where they are willing and able, trustees may be asked to join one of the board sub-committees.
Whilst this is an unpaid, voluntary role, out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed. A personalised induction programme, training, support and mentorship will be provided.
Person specification
Each trustee must have:
• commitment to the vision of the hospice
• willingness to meet the minimum time commitment
• integrity
• strategic vision
• good, independent judgement
• the ability to think creatively
• willingness to speak their mind
• understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
• the ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good
of the hospice.
Previous board/trustee experience is not necessary and the hospice welcomes applications from all ages and backgrounds.
Closing date for applications is Monday 7 October.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The COO’s will hold overarching responsibility for the daily business operations of the clinic. The COO will ensure efficient and effective management of all operational aspects, including programme implementation, volunteer management, and process optimisation.
They will be responsible for the management team and all volunteers within the organisation.
They will be able to effectively:
- Oversee daily operations, ensuring programmes are delivered efficiently and effectively following high-quality standards
- Develop and implement systems and processes to improve operational efficiency and scalability
- Manage and mentor volunteers, fostering a positive and productive environment and ensuring professional development opportunities
- Assist in budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation to ensure operational sustainability and alignment with strategic goals
- Collaborate with the CEO in developing and executing the strategic plan, ensuring alignment between operational activities and the clinic’s mission and objectives
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An excellent opportunity has arisen for Qualified CBT Hi, Counselling Hi, CYP CBT HI, CYP and PWP Accredited therapists with a NHS Talking Therapy [Previously IAPT] background. The therapist will be located in our Broad Street office in Birmingham and work face to face with opportunties to do remote work depending on needs.
We are looking for people with energy, enthusiasm and a high level of skills and experience. All freelancers and staff will receive regular clinical supervision and have access to a private 24/7 employee support helpline including personal counselling.
You will work as part of a team and you will also need good administrative, time management and communication skills.
Application Deadline:
Thursday 6th October 2024, applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and thus, the application window maybe closed earlier.
Background
Women’s Consortium aims to bridge the gap between disadvantaged communities and the rest of the city - working to address deprivation in Birmingham. Women’s Consortium is working in towards supporting people in their communities.
We provide:
· a unique service in Primary Care that works on mental health prevention, short term interventions and through our Secondary Care services; long term interventions.
· support to clients through helping them gain the tools and knowledge to overcome root issues causing or that may cause mental health problems or crises.
· signposting for clients to specialist services or advise that we understand are beyond our capacity.
Position Reports to:
Women’s Consortium: Clinical Service Manager
Location: (closest to candidate)
· Broad Street Birmingham
· Possibly Remotely depending on needs
Main purpose of job:
You will be an enthusiastic, motivated volunteer therapist working a minimum of 1 day a week seeing 6 clients or groups.
· Providing mental health and wellbeing support to clients from our NHS/GP, Police, and other referrals including direct referrals sourced by yourself to deliver. You may also contribute to our secondary services and offer further support if needed once discharged from our other non-NHS Taking Therapy services.
· Managing all admin related to seeing clients and ensure trust, privacy and confidentiality for both the clients and the organisation.
· Be responsible for completing required training particularly safeguarding training and ensuring compliance.
· Provide High and Low Intensity support within a Stepped Care Model for adults and/or Children and Young People (if trained/experienced in this area) with common mental health problems, including depression and a range of anxiety disorders.
Benefits:
1. Free Supervision and Case Management
2. Free DBS Enhanced Checks
3. Free Level 3 Safeguarding Training and other professional Training
4. Opportunity to join funded NHS courses with funded salaries
5. Discounts for stores, services and entertainment via our HR portal
6. Access to our 24 hour Employee Support Line with free counselling to manage stress at work and home as well as support with taxes, housing and more
Main tasks of job:
1) Train to carry out triage / assessments if needed.
2) Carry out triaging when you are not able to see clients and if needed.
3) See clients through our Talking Therapies program over 5 weeks depending on the client’s clinical needs.
4) Use the IAPTUS data system in order to manage client caseloads and to enter client data each week. Ensure all data/reporting for clients are entered during sessions or just after completing sessions.
5) Ensure suitable support program for clients to follow and adapt to, offer a range of interventions where needed and support clients throughout their treatment.
6) Assess, plan and implement a treatment plan, evaluation and manage and treat potential withdrawal, detoxification symptoms including emotional, physical and psychological.
7) Signpost clients where they are required to see more specialised services, in emergency situations and for safeguarding purposes, signpost to internal and/or external services based on client need.
8) Provide reports when required for monitoring and statistics and report problems/difficulties/complaints to the line manager and persons responsible.
9) Take required safeguarding training and ensure awareness of safeguarding procedures and important contact lists.
Registrations and Qualifications:
1) BABCP Registered and Accredited
2) Degree/Equivalent in a CBT, CYP, Counselling, PWP NHS Talking Therapies Recognised Qualifications and in particular a requirement to have NHS Talking Therapy experience.
3) At least 2 years of experience post qualification or experience in the field.
4) Demonstrates high standards in oral and written communications.
5) Must have basic IT skills such as using client databases, email, meeting apps and other relevant digital resources.
6) Must have IAPTUS Client Database Experience
How to Apply and Application Assessment:
We will be assessing applications as they come in and may close the application process as soon as we find the right candidates for the positions available
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday (any day betwen Monday to Friday)
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Birmingham, B1 2HF: reliably commute the birmingham office (required)
Application question(s):
- You must have experience using the IAPTUS client database Yes or No?
Education
- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- BABCP Accreditation or BACP Accreditation (required)
- CBT or CBT Hi, Counselling, PWP, IPT, CYP, CYP CBT Hi or any otherTalking Therapies recognised qualification (IAPT) (required)
Work Location: In person and hybrid depending on need
Application deadline: 06th October 2024
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Are you passionate about your community? Do you want to unlock the potential of local people and create opportunities for them?
By joining a WEA Local Advisory Panel, you could play a critical role in helping the largest adult education charity in the UK understand local need and do just that.
Many think technical skills and higher education are the solution to their community’s challenges. But approachable, friendly education in core employability and community engagement skills could just unlock the confidence, team-working, talent and interest of local adults and are just as important.
The WEA’s mission is to bring adult education in reach of everyone who needs it, fighting inequality and promoting social justice.
We believe in creating opportunities. You could help us understand and respond to the areas of greatest need local to you.
What is in it for you?
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Influence and impact: Your ideas and recommendations will directly shape our strategies and initiatives and unlock the potential of local people, service-users, future and current employees. You can help us do our life-changing work even better!
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Networking: Connect and collaborate with like-minded experts, forming valuable relationships that can open doors to new opportunities.
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Professional growth: Develop your knowledge of the education sector and fine tune your ability to advise, negotiate, collaborate with and consult multiple stakeholders.
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Recognition: Your valuable contribution will be acknowledged and celebrated. You will also receive access to the WEA’s award-winning lecture series, with a 12-month membership of the WEA.
What we are looking for:
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Passionate individuals: We seek individuals who are deeply passionate about the success of their local community or business and the importance of education to achieve this.
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Diverse perspectives: We believe that the power of collective wisdom lies in embracing diversity. We welcome individuals from various industries, backgrounds, and cultures.
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Expertise: We particularly value prior experience of WEA learning, but this is not essential. Experience in the following would be hugely valuable too: Work in the education, voluntary or public sector, business or commercial, fundraising or marketing, finance or law, HR or learning & development.
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Collaborative Spirit: We are keen to recruit those able to work effectively within a team, listen actively, and constructively contribute to discussions.
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Active advocacy: We are looking for people with an interest in forging meaningful and productive connections with community organisations, employers and local leaders to advance the WEA’s mission to bring education in reach.
Join one of our Local Advisory Panels as a volunteer and shape the future of adult education near you. Together, we will create a better tomorrow for the communities we serve.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about your community? Do you want to unlock the potential of local people and create opportunities for them?
By joining a WEA Local Advisory Panel, you could play a critical role in helping the largest adult education charity in the UK understand local need and do just that.
Many think technical skills and higher education are the solution to their community’s challenges. But approachable, friendly education in core employability and community engagement skills could just unlock the confidence, team-working, talent and interest of local adults and are just as important.
The WEA’s mission is to bring adult education in reach of everyone who needs it, fighting inequality and promoting social justice.
We believe in creating opportunities. You could help us understand and respond to the areas of greatest need local to you.
What is in it for you?
-
Influence and impact: Your ideas and recommendations will directly shape our strategies and initiatives and unlock the potential of local people, service-users, future and current employees. You can help us do our life-changing work even better!
-
Networking: Connect and collaborate with like-minded experts, forming valuable relationships that can open doors to new opportunities.
-
Professional growth: Develop your knowledge of the education sector and fine tune your ability to advise, negotiate, collaborate with and consult multiple stakeholders.
-
Recognition: Your valuable contribution will be acknowledged and celebrated. You will also receive access to the WEA’s award-winning lecture series, with a 12-month membership of the WEA.
What we are looking for:
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Passionate individuals: We seek individuals who are deeply passionate about the success of their local community or business and the importance of education to achieve this.
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Diverse perspectives: We believe that the power of collective wisdom lies in embracing diversity. We welcome individuals from various industries, backgrounds, and cultures.
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Expertise: We particularly value prior experience of WEA learning, but this is not essential. Experience in the following would be hugely valuable too: Work in the education, voluntary or public sector, business or commercial, fundraising or marketing, finance or law, HR or learning & development.
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Collaborative Spirit: We are keen to recruit those able to work effectively within a team, listen actively, and constructively contribute to discussions.
-
Active advocacy: We are looking for people with an interest in forging meaningful and productive connections with community organisations, employers and local leaders to advance the WEA’s mission to bring education in reach.
Join one of our Local Advisory Panels as a volunteer and shape the future of adult education near you. Together, we will create a better tomorrow for the communities we serve.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exciting opportunity to help lead Big Leaf Foundation in the next phase of its development, as we transition our self-employed contractors to employee contracts and explore new multi-year core funding opportunities to build greater sustainability in our work. We are looking for someone with direct experience in financial management and/or charity finance and fundraising to fill this role. Ideally you will have experience of moving people onto employee contracts. You will use your skills and knowledge to make a lasting difference to the lives of displaced young people in Surrey.
In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, duties of the treasurer include:
- Overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements.
- Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs.
- Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy.
- Preparing and presenting financial reports to the board.
- Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
- Liaising with any paid staff and volunteers about financial matters.
- Advising on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans.
- Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate ethical funding policy.
- Ensuring that there is no conflict between any funding sources and the aims and objects of the charity.
- Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies, for example the Charity Commission.
- Ensuring that the accounts are scrutinised in the manner required (independent examination or audit) and any recommendations are implemented.
- Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities.
- Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the organisation.
- Ensuring the accounts are presented in a coherent and easily understandable way in our annual review.
- Sitting on appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary panels as required.
In addition, with other trustees to hold the charity “in trust” for current and future beneficiaries by:
- Ensuring that 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 “corporate” behaviour; 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 that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a dynamic, collaborative and creative individual with a proven record of engaging positively with young people vulnerable groups and families? Do you have experience of providing support, advice and advocacy and the ability to assess clients’ needs?
If so, join St Giles Trust as a Community Violence Volunteer Mentor working on our CIRV service, supporting young people, adults and families who have been or at high risk of being affected by violence offending and or exploitation.
About St Giles Trust and Community Initiative to Reduce Violence (CIRV)
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
The Community Initiative to Reduce Violence (CIRV) is a pilot service running across Wolverhampton and Coventry which seeks to engage children, young people and adults at risk who are within the criminal justice system due to criminality and violence and provide them with effective interventions to reduce the risk of reoffending and violence.
CIRV project is run through the Violence Reduction Unit and is a collaboration between West Midlands Police and a variety of agencies, including St Giles Trust. The service is for children and young people aged 14 years and older that are at risk of, or are experiencing, group-based violence and exploitation. St Giles Trust mentors will engage and support these young people and when their risk of violence has reduced, the young person will work with a volunteer mentor before exiting the service
About this key role
Our CIRV Volunteer Mentor will engage and support young people, adults, and families once they have been identified as being involved in a violence-related incident, being at risk of exploitation or gang-affiliated and build positive relationships with the clients and their families, plus work directly with them in order to promote positive change, build resilience, and prevent young people from experiencing significant harm.
As a mentor, you will be non-judgmental, reliable and respectful of the young person’s autonomy. You are not there to tell them what to do, your role is to explore options with them, support them to make good decisions and act as a transfer of trust between the young person and other agencies.
What we expect from you:
- To strive for the best that you can do and complete your volunteering activities with dedication and commitment
- To attend any briefings and training that we think will help you in your placement
- Be positive about and support the work of St Giles
- Follow and operate within the policies and procedures of the organisation, including Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities
- Act responsibly and within the law
- Maintain confidentiality of St Giles activity, our clients, our team and our procedures
- Value and respect the rights of clients
- Work in partnership with staff and volunteers to make society a better place for our beneficiaries
- Let your volunteer manager know if you are having any problems or if you have any complaints, concerns or feedback
- Meet agreed time commitments and give reasonable notice when you’re not available so that arrangements can be made.
In return you will be introduced to how our organisation works and your role within it. Give information about St Giles work, policies, and procedures. Offer training, group supervision and support. Deliver a Level 2 Mentoring qualification.
Please note this role requires Enhanced Adult and Children DBS with the Child Barred List.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
To apply please request an application form from our HR Team, via the apply button, stating the job title and ref number.
Closing date: Sunday 6th October at 11pm.
Please apply early as interviews will be conducted when suitable applications are received.
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those from disadvantaged backgrounds? We are a brand new start-up social mobility charity in London, dedicated to helping individuals from low-income backgrounds improve their employability, health and well-being, life skills, and personal development. We will offer both one-to-one and group sessions, face-to-face and virtually.
We are seeking VOLUNTEERS for our brand new startup social mobility charity, especially in the following roles;
- TRUSTEES: Experienced people who can provide strategic direction and governance for our charity. You will support our Founder and CEO, as well as the TEAM providing support and helping to make Unlock YOUR Potential a huge success.
- VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS: To coordinate our volunteering programmes, including the recruitment and selection of volunteers, their training and keeping them fully engaged and motivated throughout their time with us.
- PROGRAMME VOLUNTEERS: To help run specific programmes within our charity, especially in the areas of Employability and Enterprise, Health and Well-being, Life Skills and Personal Development (including Mentoring).
- FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEERS: To play a vital part in our fundraising efforts to generate much needed income for Unlock YOUR Potential, weather through fundraising events, reaching out to potential donors and supporters, creating fundraising campaigns, crowd funding or writing grant applications or proposal that will help us kickstart our charity across London and beyond.
- MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA VOLUNTEERS: To help us raise awareness about Unlock YOUR Potential, creating a strong online presence and creating social media content and digital marketing, as well as the overall marketing and communications of Unlock YOUR Potential, helping us to expand our reach and help get us recognised across London and beyond.
- ADMINISTRATIVE VOLUNTEERS: To help us with paperwork, managing emails, dealing with correspondence, scheduling meetings, taking notes and writing meeting minutes and reports and other essential administrative tasks that help us to run Unlock YOUR Potential smoothly
What We Offer:
- Experience: Gain valuable experience in the non-profit sector, especially a new startup social mobility charity.
- Impact: Make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Changing lives!
- Growth: Be part of a dynamic team and help shape the future of our charity, while also developing your own skills and experience.
Requirements:
- Passion: A strong desire to help others and make a positive impact with a strong passion for our cause.
- Skills: Excellent organisational, communication, people and leadership skills.
- Experience: Previous experience in these role is desired but not essential (passion and dedication is more important).
- Commitment: Ability to commit time and energy to these important roles.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to make a difference and join us on this exciting journey, please send your CV.
Join us and help unlock the potential of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds!
Unlock YOUR Potential
- BREAKING BARRIERS
- UNLOCKING POTENTIAL
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Are you interested in the personal and professional development of local young people?
Play an important role in the functioning of our Trustee board.
We are looking for a new Trustee & Secretary.
Overview
Esteem works with young adults aged 14 - 26 to build lasting self-Esteem and stronger communities through group activities and 1-2-1 support.
Esteem creates spaces where everyone matters.
Esteem works with 200 young adults annually across all of Sussex who face barriers to achieving their life goals. We have a base in Shoreham and offer a variety of different opportunities, including social drop-in sessions, mentoring, wellbeing sessions, volunteering and counselling. We have a dedicated staff team with various backgrounds and a commitment to championing the views of young adults throughout the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to volunteer for a charity that is passionate about giving young adults the chance to develop their skills and confidence, both for their own benefit and for that of society as a whole. Esteem works with young adults to run Wellbeing, Social, Mentoring and Volunteering opportunities, with a youth-led and asset-based approach.
This voluntary role of Trustee & Secretary will include duties such as organising and minuting board meetings and some administrative duties to support the board. As well as the normal duties of a trustee (see The Essential Trustee Duties) The main aim is for the Trustee Secretary to support the Chair and the CO in ensuring the smooth functioning of the board of trustees. This would also compliment other areas we seek to enhance the trustee team, which include a wide range of skills, and expertise in youth work, strategy planning, business development, financial administration and fundraising, as well as an interest in vocational and personal development for young people, combined with an in-depth understanding of our work and ambitions.
You will be jointly and severally responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the probity of its activities and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines. All trustees should also be aware of, and understand, their individual and collective responsibilities, and should not be overly reliant on one or more individual trustees in any particular aspect of the governance of the charity.
During Trustee meetings, your role would be to take minutes and record actions. Following each meeting, you would write up the minutes, share with the Board, as well as support the Chair and CO to plan for the next meeting.
Individuals are sought who have a strong empathy with Esteem’s goal of enabling young adults to flourish. The Esteem Secretary will be expected to contribute around 6 hours per month to the organisation, including board meetings, which run for two hours every two months, from 6-8pm at The Old School House, Shoreham. A minimum commitment of two years would be preferable. This post requires some flexibility due to the nature of Esteem being a growing organisation.
Your regular tasks and responsibilities will include:
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Attend Board meetings on Tuesday evenings eveyy 8 weeks at Esteem, from 6-8pm
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Read meeting minutes and pre-reading documents ahead of meeting (sent at least 1 week before the meeting)
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Contribute to all aspects of Esteems Strategy and maintain oversight of the organisation
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Ensuring meetings are effectively organised and minuted
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Ensuring meeting minutes are agreed with Chair and circulated post-meetings
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Maintaining effective records and administration
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Assisting the trustees to uphold the legal requirements of governing documents, to be compliant with charity law, company law etc. (where relevant)
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Communication and correspondence to include:
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Liaising with the Chair to plan Board meetings
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Draw on the Governance calendar to help plan agenda items and liaise with the CO and trustees to produce the necessary updates for review at the Board meeting
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Receiving agenda items from committee members and staff
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Circulating agendas and reports with trustees, staff and Esteem’s youth steering committee with the support and direction of the CO and Chair
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Assist in organising the Annual General Meeting - including
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Developing the Agenda with the Chair
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Organisation of venue and dates and invitations
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Circulation of papers
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Supporting the smooth running of the day
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Minuting of the AGM
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Seeking agreement of the minutes from Chair and distribution
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Support the Trustees with organising trustee induction and ongoing training
Person Specification
Essential:
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Effective time management and organisational skills
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Ability to work to specified deadlines
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A keen eye for detail
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Experience of record keeping, information retrieval and dissemination of data/documentation to Trustees (or Directors or senior managers) and relevant parties.
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Experience of writing agendas and concise minutes
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Competent computer user and able to communicate by email
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Able to exercise independent judgement and take reasonable care, skill and diligence in their role
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Commitment to working towards Esteem’s values of Trust, Support, and Respect
Desirable:
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Knowledge of Charity law and the voluntary sector.
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Knowledge of, or experience in, the role of a company secretary
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Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting young adults.
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Have knowledge of Google Drive
Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory vetting and barring checks.
What we offer
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A Diverse and Inclusive Environment: Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to Esteem’s values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and support young adults and staff from different backgrounds so they can be their best selves. Our networks include All Sorts (LGBTQIA+), Adur Refugees and Possibility People.
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Wellbeing Activities: You will be invited to attend wellbeing activities that our staff team and young adults enjoy every three months in our Wellbeing Week.
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Training Opportunities: You will be invited to training opportunities.
Applicants that are offered an interview will be asked to provide two referees and bring ID to the interview to enable us to take up references and undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Esteem welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion through our activities, as well as in our policies and practices. Our culture and values reinforce this. We seek to create an inspiring and inclusive environment where all feel valued and able to contribute to the organisation.
If you have the skills, knowledge and drive that we are looking for, and are passionate about making a real difference in young adults' lives, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking to appoint a trustee with senior safeguarding expertise and experience, this may be from areas including social care, the Police, other statutory services, or the not-for-profit sector.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The role of the Trustees is to develop Scouts in keeping with its charitable objectives and in the parameters of good governance. We are particularly looking for a Trustee to contribute their extensive senior level skills and experience in the area of Safeguarding and to Chair the Safeguarding Committee.
Main responsibilities
- To take part in formulating and regularly reviewing the strategic aims of the organisation, and in providing direction for its ongoing development, in accordance with the Bye Laws.
- To provide support as the Board’s safeguarding-focussed Trustee contributing specialist skills, experience and knowledge as required.
- With other Trustees, to ensure that the policy and practices of the Association are in keeping with its aims.
- With other Trustees, to exercise effective control, ensuring that the Association functions within the legal and financial requirements of a charitable organisation and strives to achieve best practice.
- With other Trustees, to fulfil all other duties as laid out by law and in accordance with the Bye Laws.
- To chair the Safeguarding Committee which is responsible for the strategic oversight and challenge to the organisation on the discharge of its safeguarding responsibilities.
Main duties
Developing and reviewing strategic aims
- Consider the Association’s strategic plans and make sure they reflect safeguarding legislation, relevant regulations, statutory guidance, and the safeguarding expectations of the Charities Commission
- Work with the senior staff and volunteers to regularly review whether the practice of the Association is creating a safer culture and keeping people safe.
- Check that the Association’s risk register reflects current safeguarding risks appropriately and has put in place effective risk mitigations.
- Abide by the principles laid down in the person specification (and code of conduct).
- Attend meetings of the Trustee Board and the reporting committees (frequency varies).
- Reflect the Scouts’ vision, strategy, major policies and values at all times.
- Contribute specific skills, experience and contacts in support of our activities.
Ensuring policies and practice are effective and in keeping with aims
Make sure there is an annual review of safeguarding policies and procedures and that this is reported to trustees.
- Scrutinise the performance of the Association relating to safeguarding to see whether policies and procedures are effective.
- Make sure there is a regular effective (internal and external) quality assurance framework using qualitative and quantitative data to monitor the effectiveness of safeguarding practice.
- Learn from case reviews locally and nationally, to improve the Association’s policies, procedures and practices.
- Reflect the Trustees’ policies and concerns in all interactions with the Movement.
- Assist in the implementation of the Association’s strategic goals.
Creating the right culture
- Champion safeguarding throughout the Association.
- Attend relevant safeguarding training events and conferences.
- Support the trustees in developing their individual and collective understanding of safeguarding.
- Attend meetings, activities, projects to engage with staff, volunteers and young people to understand safeguarding on the ground.
- Support regular safeguarding updates for staff, volunteers and young people.
- Make sure you have ways of gathering the views of staff and volunteers in relation to safeguarding and sharing these with the Board.
- Work effectively as a team member of the Trustee Board in exercising its responsibilities and functions.
- Protect the assets and integrity of the charity, with regard to best practice.
- Maintain good relations with Association staff.
- Fulfil such other duties and assignments as may be required from time to time by the Trustee Board.
- Engage with members of the Movement at other levels in the organisation.
THE PERSON
As a Trustee of the Board, you should be able to demonstrate and provide evidence of the following criteria listed under Part 1 within your written application. This will be tested further at the preliminary interview stage, along with the criteria listed under Part 2.
We are particularly interested in applications from candidates with strategic safeguarding experience in sectors such as Social Care (e.g. service manager to director role experience), Health (e.g. deputy or chief nurse experience), Police (e.g. Superintendent to Chief Constable experience) and Education (e.g. Head Teacher experience).
Part 1
- The successful candidate will be able to give evidence of:
- A record of proven and significant achievement and executive background in operational and strategic safeguarding.
- An understanding of the type of work undertaken by the Association and commitment to the values and ethos of The Scout Association.
- Successful experience of operating on a board or a major committee in a charitable, public sector or commercial organisation.
- Demonstrable experience of building and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues to achieve organisational objectives.
- Confident and effective communication skills with a range of audiences, including Trustees, the Chief Executive, senior staff, senior volunteers and others, and the ability to challenge in a constructive way.
Part 2
- An understanding of how to motivate and enthuse volunteers.
- A proven track record of sound judgement and effective decision-making.
- An understanding of the respective roles of the Chair, Trustees, UK Chief Commissioner and Chief Executive.
- A track record of commitment to promoting inclusion, equality and diversity.
- Wider involvement with the voluntary sector and other networks.
- Enthusiasm, energy and time to commit to this role.
Other essential criteria
- Commitment to attend four Board of Trustee meetings each calendar year, one of those will be a two-day residential held over the weekend).
- Attendance at the Annual General Meeting of the Council (AGM) held in the first week of September each year (this will be on a Saturday).
- Availability to chair the Safeguarding Committee, who meet four times per year. Three of these meetings are virtual and outside 9-5 working hours – the fourth meeting will be a full-day face-to-face session.
APPOINTMENT TERM
Appointments are typically for an initial three-year term, with the possibility of a further term of three years subject to a satisfactory appraisal.
REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
In common with other registered charities, there is no remuneration directly associated with the role, although the Association will reimburse fully for all reasonable and properly documented expenses incurred in performing duties.
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HEAD OF DELIVERY (VOLUNTEER ROLE) for Unlock YOUR Potential - Remote
About Us:
Unlock YOUR Potential is a dynamic brand new startup social mobility charity dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our mission encompasses employability and enterprise, health and well-being, life skills, mentoring, and personal development. We are committed to making a meaningful impact and fostering positive change in our community.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced volunteer to join our team as Head of Delivery. This role is crucial in overseeing the implementation and success of our programmes and services. The Head of Delivery will work closely with the CEO, board and team to ensure that our initiatives are executed effectively and efficiently, meeting the needs of our beneficiaries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of all programmes and services.
- Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to enhance our offerings.
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve programme delivery and impact.
- Monitor and report on the outcomes and achievements of our programmes.
- Support the team in troubleshooting and resolving any issues that arise during programme delivery.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the delivery team.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience in programme/project management, preferably in the non-profit sector.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for social impact and creating opportunities for those facing socio-economic challenges.
Time Commitment:
- Approximately 6-8 hours per week, with flexibility to fit around your life.
- Volunteers are appointed for an initial 1-year term, with the option of renewal.
Join Us:
If you are passionate about making a difference, ready to contribute your skills, and eager to serve our community, we invite you to apply.
Together, let’s unlock potential and create positive change.
Unlock YOUR Potential
- BREAKING BARRIERS
- UNLOCKING POTENTIAL
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Company Description
When people ask Flora if she likes college, she beams a smile and says an emphatic ‘YES!’ This is one of the very few words she is able to vocalise, but at Henshaws that is not a problem. Students learn to be as independent and as empowered as possible, to live full and rich lives. Flora’s time at Henshaws has been life-changing." Sally and David, parents to Flora.
Henshaws Specialist College in Harrogate is a transformational place. Through our personalised approach to education, learning and care we empower children and young people living with a disability to progress and live life the way they want.
Position
We are currently seeking a non-executive committee Governor with experience of Special Education Needs in Further Education, an understanding of education in a residential setting would be desirable, to join our College Governance Board, based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
This is a voluntary role and as such is unpaid, however reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
To gain a full understanding of the role please email Sarah Greensides, Chair of Governors at sarah.greensides at henshaws .org. uk with any informal queries you may have.
What we are looking for:
· A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort, including attending Board meetings 4 times per year in Harrogate (remote attendance is possible) and join a sub-committee of college that meets termly
· Willing to take an active role in the strategic governance of the college
· Enthusiastic and have an interest in services for disabled young people
· Demonstrate sound independent judgement and integrity
· Have an ability to think creatively
· Be able to work effectively as a member of a team and to maintain good working relations
· Adhere to the Henshaws six key values, Informed, Sharing, Proactive, Inspiring, Compassionate and Empowering
· Knowledge or experience of physical or learning disabilities is desirable but not essential.
We’re keen to ensure our board is diverse in every way and we’re committed to ensuring our governing board reflect our society, our charity and the people we support. We welcome applications from people with a disability, their families and carers.
Becoming a member of the College Governance Board, is a fantastic way to contribute to the life changing work we do. It’s a role which will give back just as much as you put in and often much, much more. It will provide a wealth of skills and connections to support career and personal development
whilst playing an integral part of a well-respected highly valued charity that is moving in a positive direction to meet modern challenges.
Other information
Henshaws Society for Blind People aims to employ a diverse workforce and is committed to equality of employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Henshaws is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group e.g. vulnerable adults, children or both. An Enhanced DBS with barring and reference checks will be sought from the successful candidate.
Henshaws reserves the right to check social media accounts of all successful applicants. For more information, please contact the HR department.
Registered Charity No: 221888