Human Resources Volunteer Roles

Become a Trustee and make a difference to the lives of Carers across the borough.

We are looking for 2 people to join our board of Trustees and help us achieve our vision of a society where Carers are recognised and valued for their contribution and have choice and control that enables them to care, to stay healthy and to lead fulfilled lives.

Whether you’re an experienced trustee or want to join a board for the first time and have skills to contribute we would love to hear from you. You may have lived experience to bring, have benefitted from the services of Wandsworth Carers Centre, or come with fresh ideas and different perspectives.

Becoming a trustee is a great opportunity to give something back to your local community. You will put your experience to good use whilst learning new skills and gaining insight into how a charity is run. There will be meetings to attend, opportunities to complete tasks with other volunteers and staff at the charity, as well as opportunities to meet new and interesting people at events or activities within the Wandsworth community.

We are particularly looking for people with knowledge or experience of charity finance, fundraising, human resources or Young Carers.

Join the Quality Control Team at the International Humanity Foundation (IHF)!

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about maintaining high standards? Do you have a knack for HR and a commitment to ensuring quality education and training? The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our Quality Control Team!

 About Us

IHF is a global NGO dedicated to providing quality education and support to children and communities in need. Our mission is to make a positive impact through education, volunteerism, and humanitarian efforts.

 Role: Quality Control Team Member (Volunteer)

Responsibilities:

- Monitor and evaluate the quality of training provided to all IHF members.

- Ensure that active members receive comprehensive and effective training.

- Collaborate with the HR team to identify and address training needs and improvements.

- Maintain accurate records of training sessions and assessments.

- Provide feedback and recommendations for enhancing training programs.

Requirements:

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Experience or interest in Human Resources (HR) is a plus.

- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

- Commitment to IHF’s mission and values.

- Ability to dedicate a few hours per week to this volunteer role.

What We Offer:

- A chance to make a meaningful impact on global education and humanitarian efforts.

- Experience in quality control and HR functions within an international NGO.

- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

- A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Join us in our mission to ensure quality training for all IHF members and help us make a difference in the world!

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Together, we can achieve great things.

YSS enables people to be emotionally resilient, to thrive and feel they belong to a community. We uphold people’s rights and responsibilities and enable them to exercise these with dignity and respect. 

We are looking for volunteers to work with our central functions to support our teams deliver incredible services across west merica and warwickshire. We are happy to consider candidates with experience of any of the below duties of the role and full support and training will be given to support all volunteers. If you would like to arrange a chat to discuss the opportunity further please click apply and we will be in touch.

Main duties of the role

· Hold a portfolio of work across a range of resourcing areas for the charity.

· Collaborate closely with the Head of Resources, providing information, insight, and guidance for the effective delivery of key strategy objectives across finance, HR, Governance, fundraising and IT operations.

Key Responsibilities

 Finance

· To provide financial information including management accounts with analysis, forecasting and insightful commentary to internal and external stakeholders.

· To support the annual budgeting process.

· To maintain financial procedures and controls.

· To support managers to make decisions based on forecasts and budgets, providing challenge and financial expertise where necessary.

HR

· Undertake and deliver all HR transactional administration including recruitment, selection, appointment, induction and exit interviews.

· Support production of HR reporting to Senior Management Team and Trustees on a regular basis including staff sickness, diversity, complaints, grievances, disciplinary, turn-over, training, appraisal etc.

· Support Head of Resources on welfare support to staff to include internal promotion of staff benefits and liaison with external providers.

Governance

· Support the preparation and circulation of Board meeting papers and packs.

· Provide organisational and administrative support to the Senior Management Team and be the single point of contact for the Trustees.

Other Duties

· Assist as required with the co-ordination of YSS events.

· To take responsibility for keeping own knowledge up to date on relevant legislation and strategies that affect YSS services.

· To understand and actively promote the vision, values and profile of YSS.

· To uphold the highest standards of professionalism at all times, ensuring that EDI principles are adhered to.

· To maintain continuity of cover for holidays and sickness.

· To ensure all work is carried out in a safe and appropriate manner and in accordance with YSS policies and procedures e.g. lone working, health and safety, child and adult protection, risk, confidentiality etc.

· To undertake any other tasks of a similar level of responsibility as requested by the Head of Resources.

Bristol. Over the last 29 years we have learnt much about working with this marginalised group. One25 is still the only organisation specifically for street sex-working women in the city.

This is an important time to join the Board as we work to deliver our strategic goals and continue to focus on the positive steps One25 can take to increase and diversify income to sustain our vital work.

What will you be doing? 

Being a Trustee is an excellent way to develop your skills and can be a fascinating and rewarding experience.

“As a Trustee and Treasurer, being able to play a small part in One25’s development and successes over the past 5 years has been hugely rewarding and fulfilling. I will be looking to pass the baton onto a new treasurer in the future and am so grateful for the experiences and relationships that have enriched my time as a Trustee.”

Our new Trustees will be joining a talented Board, working alongside an inspiring CEO and senior management team, and our dedicated colleagues and volunteers. You will be able to connect with staff and gain insight into our work with the women.

Time Commitment:

You will attend four two-hour board meetings and four 1.5-hour committee meetings a year, plus two annual away days with our staff team and senior management team. There will be an additional time commitment to review meeting papers which are circulated in advance of board and committee meetings.

This is a voluntary role, and we are able to reimburse expenses.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking new Trustees for specific roles, but also welcome applications for other areas of skill and expertise:

• Finance expertise (who will succeed our current Treasurer after a period of induction)
• HR expertise (who will also benefit from an induction with our current HR lead)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The organisation and the Board are committed to learning around ED&I and are dedicated to a continuous process of challenging ourselves to increase inclusivity across every area of our work with the women and within our internal systems. We welcome and encourage applications from all sections of society and from those with the potential to make great Trustees. We particularly welcome applications from people from ethnic minority, LGBTQ and disability groups, and those who have lived experience of multiple disadvantage as these groups are currently underrepresented on our board. We also welcome applications from first-time Trustees.

What difference will you make?

From May 2023 – April 2024, we provided vital services for 260 women. Of the women we supported:

• 36 exited street sex work
• 213 were healthier
• 127 were safer
• 104 were connected to the specialist services they needed

We work with some of Bristol’s most marginalised women, supporting them to move from crisis and trauma to independence in the community. Wherever they are in their journeys, we give love and practical support, without judgement or expectation.

Women’s needs have become more complex, so our work is more important than ever. The impact we make as a charity saves lives.

Before you apply

Please submit an expression of interest in your preferred format – CV, written statement, video, etc to us through the Reach platform.

For an informal introduction with the Chair or CEO, or if you have any other questions about the role, please contact us here via the Reach platform.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 28th October 2024

Interviews: Between 11th and 22nd November 2024

About us

An exciting opportunity to join the Board of a well-established, well respected not for profit organisation located in the city of Colchester.

Balkerne Gardens Trust offers a complete pathway of support and care, from our Care at Home service, affordable sheltered housing through to residential and nursing care to older people in the local community.

Our aim is to provide unrivalled individualised support and care, tailored to suit the needs of every person, delivered by a team of dedicated and well-trained nursing, care and support staff in modern, comfortable facilities.

Trustee Role: Purpose

This is a voluntary role.

Trustees play a unique role in the delivery of the Trust’s core objectives and are collectively responsible for the governance of the organisation and for all Board decisions.

The Board sets the strategic direction for the organisation, ensuring alignment to the Trust values, and is responsible for setting organisational policy, defining targets, agreeing the financial plan, evaluating performance, and ensuring that strong relationships are maintained between the Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team.

Key Accountabilities:

· Act in the Trusts best interests, ensuring it complies with its governance responsibilities and any other relevant legislation and regulations.

· Ensure effective management of resources and risk.

· Provide support and constructive challenge to the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the delivery of Trust objectives.

· Bring professional expertise and personal experience to the Board.

Time Commitment:

· The Board generally holds meetings on the last Monday of every month, 10 times a year. These normally take place in the early evening and last approximately 1 – 1.5 hours. Most meetings happen face to face at our central location in the city of Colchester.

· Trustees also support the Trust events as part of their ambassadorial role as well as making make some visits to its services. 

· A minimum of a 3 year term commitment would be expected from Trustees.

Experience and Expertise:

We have identified the following areas of professional expertise as of particular but not exclusive priority; 

· Property, commercial and residential estates management

· HR expertise

Diversity and Inclusion

Balkerne Gardens Trust recognises the value of diversity in all its forms at all levels of the organisation, including Board level.

Are you passionate about nurturing future leaders and enhancing global leadership skills? The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for dedicated volunteers to manage and support our Global Leadership Development (GLD) program.

 Role: GLD Management Volunteer (Part-Time)

Responsibilities:

- Oversee the implementation and progress of the GLD program.

- Ensure that volunteers and participants receive the correct training materials and MOUs.

- Monitor the signing and submission of MOUs by all participants.

- Maintain accurate records of participant progress and compliance.

- Coordinate with the HR and training teams to address any issues or improvements.

- Provide regular updates and reports on the status of the GLD program.

Requirements:

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

- Experience in leadership development or training programs is a plus.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Commitment to IHF’s mission and values.

- Ability to dedicate a few hours per week to this volunteer role.

What We Offer:

- An opportunity to support global leadership and development efforts.

- Experience in managing and implementing leadership programs.

- Personal and professional growth opportunities.

- A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Join us in developing the leaders of tomorrow and making a global impact!

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Together, we can achieve great things.

Citizens Advice Waltham Forest has served the local community for over 40 years, providing independent advice, information and advocacy on a wide range of subjects.  We now have a number of vacancies on our Board which we are seeking to fill with people local to Waltham Forest who are passionate about supporting the people and communities of our borough.

About Citizens Advice Waltham Forest

During the past three years we have made our service even more accessible to local people by increasing our outreach to 14 different locations across the borough and offering digital as well as face-to-face advice. 

During  the pandemic we responded by working even more closely with the council and other borough partners to continue to support our community. 

We are now looking forward to ensuring our strategy continues to meet the needs of our Waltham Forest communities in the challenging months and years ahead.

About our Board of Trustees

We are looking for local people who have an understanding of the Waltham Forest area, can exercise independent judgement, have strong communication skills and are willing to give their time and commitment to being a trustee. We would particularly welcome applications from those who can bring financial skills, people management/ HR experience, and from those who have used our services.  The Board currently meets a minimum of four times a year for full Board meetings. In addition, trustees are actively encouraged to join one of our subcommittees, according to their particular area of expertise or experience. 

Our volunteers come from a range of backgrounds and we particularly welcome applications from disabled people, people with physical or mental health conditions, LGBT+ and non-binary people, and people from Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.  We would also encourage young people to apply.  If you are interested in becoming a trustee and would like to discuss flexibility around location, time, ‘what you will do’ and how we can support you please contact us.

Are you detail-oriented and committed to ensuring smooth volunteer onboarding processes? The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for dedicated volunteers to help manage and verify our Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with new volunteers.

 Role: MOU Volunteer (Part-Time)

Responsibilities:

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Requirements:

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Excellent communication abilities.

- Experience with document management is a plus.

- Ability to work independently and reliably.

- Commitment to IHF’s mission and values.

- Ability to dedicate a few hours per week to this volunteer role.

What We Offer:

- An opportunity to support global education and humanitarian efforts.

- Experience in managing and verifying formal agreements.

- Personal and professional growth opportunities.

- A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Join us in ensuring that all volunteers are properly onboarded and aligned with our mission!

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Together, we can achieve great things.

Freshwater Habitats Trust (FHT) is the UK’s leading charity for all freshwaters. We’ve been creating, restoring and protecting high quality habitats for freshwater wildlife for more than 30 years.

Our aim is to reverse the decline in freshwater biodiversity. We work to achieve this through practical conservation, scientific research, community engagement and by influencing policy. As an evidence-based organisation, we target our practical delivery work where it will make a real difference. We have projects in many parts of the UK, focused on restoring and protecting high quality habitats for freshwater wildlife.

Now, we want to enhance the current Board and bring a range of backgrounds and experiences reflective of the people we currently serve and those we would like to be serving in the future.

We particularly welcome new Trustees that bring skills and experience in any of the following areas:

· Communications:

· Policy and Parliamentary influence

· Human Resources

Please do not be put off from applying if you do not have any of these skills or if you have never been a Trustee before. The most important qualities for our Trustees are enthusiasm, engagement and a desire to get involved and make a contribution to FHT. 

This is a voluntary role (reasonable travel expenses reimbursed) involving:

· Attending four Board meetings a year (three online, one in London or Oxford).

· Approximately four days per year to cover meetings and occasional extra duties.

Do you want to support the running of a longstanding, free and highly-effective counselling service for young people?

You could be a trustee for Bracknell-based charity, Youthline.

Set up in 1988, now a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee, we have just celebrated 35 successful years, offering more than 600 counselling hours to young people every month. Demand and complexity of services continue to increase, and we have thus improved space and availability to meet that demand.

Our anniversary year meant a new logo, and in 2023/24, our income was maintained at £220k, with a successful funding bid. Of course, income-generation remains a high priority, as for all charities.

The role and what we are looking for in a new trustee

Trustees are the people who make the top-level decisions for our charity. Our Board includes people with experience and skills in governing a youth counselling charity, and we require new trustees to have empathy with our cause and our beneficiaries. 

You don’t necessarily need prior experience of charity trusteeship, as full induction and guidance from our trustees and staff will be provided, including access to external training, as needed.

We are looking for new trustees with some skills or experience in:

• Income-generation
• Employee & volunteer support/HR
• We also are looking for ‘general’ trustees who are interested in our mission and services

If you are unsure your abilities or experience fit our needs, please ask: we’re flexible how people can contribute to our charity. If you can think strategically and plan long-term, you have the primary skills needed by our trustees; you’ll also need to be able to work collectively with other Board members. Support from our paid employees is always available, as they deal with the day-to-day running of the organisation.

We are a charity not a business, but we apply business principles to governing our organisation. We are looking for people from a variety of backgrounds to join our Board, and want to expand the diversity of our board, in all meanings of the word, strongly welcoming applications from people from less-represented groups. 

We ask for up to five hours of your time per month, less at some times of year, which includes all meetings, discussions, etc.  You will need access to digital communications, as some of our charity’s business is run that way, with quarterly Board meetings face-to-face in Bracknell.

How to apply  

This appointment is being managed for us by inVOLve Community Services, a charity-support organisation, who offer a no-obligation discussion by video or phone, and assistance with your application. A detailed Role Description and Person Specification can be made available to you upon request.

Trustee appointments are subject to satisfactory references and completion of a Safeguarding course. 

Your CV or similar will be read by our existing trustees, and an interview offered as soon as mutually convenient.

I need to know more 

Contact Mike Allen via Quick Apply below, for more information and arrange to have a no-obligation initial informal discussion (Teams/Zoom/phone)

We are currently looking for a personal assistant to the charity's chair person.

Responsibilities typically include: 

· Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries: (email/calendar management and managing diaries 

· Typing, compiling, and preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence. 

· Miscellaneous tasks to support the Chair

· Forming a relationship with our clients as they are part of the community. 

Essential skills for this role are: 

· Organization skills: The ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and keep track of deadlines is crucial.  

· Communication skills: should be able to communicate effectively in writing. 

· Attention to detail: the ability to pick up on small details can prevent costly mistakes from occurring. 

· Problem-solving skills: the ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and efficiently.  

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause. The organisation has a warm and friendly atmosphere and will be extremely rewarding for the candidate. 

At Community TechAid our mission is to end digital poverty by providing sustainable access to the technology, skills and opportunities needed to get online. 

We are at an exciting stage in our growth and are looking for passionate, motivated individuals to join our Trustee Board and help increase our impact and ensure digital inclusion for all.

You will be able to dedicate a minimum of 3 hours a month to Community TechAid work, and be available for in person quarterly meetings in London. Ideally you will have experience in HR or business development and have a connection to our south London community.

We know that diverse groups of people make better decisions, and want our Board to look like and actively represent the community we serve, helping to ensure our team, ambitions and ways of working match our community’s needs.

Our Trustee Board is a vital part of Community TechAid, helping to guide our strategic vision and ensure we meet our mission of ending the digital divide.

At Community TechAid we see first-hand how the digital divide contributes to existing barriers, preventing people from developing the skills and opportunities they need to thrive. Lack of access impacts all aspects of daily life, from managing finances to accessing education and healthcare, and as the cost of living escalates we are seeing more and more people pushed into digital poverty.

As a board member you will have the opportunity to influence our direction and enable our dedicated team of staff and volunteers to provide a valuable and impactful service for those experiencing digital poverty.

For further information please take a look at our recruitment pack on our website.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Join Our Board of Trustees
Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester, an independent charity supporting families with young children, is seeking two new Trustees to help shape our future.We’re looking for someone with HR and someone with Fundraising expertise to provide strategic input and serve as a sounding board for our operational team. No prior Trustee experience is needed—training and support will be provided.

We are keen to diversify our Board to reflect the communities we work in and also bring a broader range of skills and experience to add to the mix of experience we currently have. 

About the role

Whilst we would of course welcome somebody with previous Trustee experience, this is potentially a great opportunity for somebody who hasn’t been a Trustee before as our board is currently a mix of longer-serving, experienced, Trustees who can help to support you as a new Trustee, alongside newer Trustees, so you wouldn’t be the only new person. We would like you to:

· Take an active interest in how we provide our services to people.

· Be an advocate of Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester.

· Balance the aspirations and enthusiasm for our activities with the ability to review, assess and make pragmatic decisions about the issues and opportunities we face.

·  Attend Board of Trustee meetings (4 per year)

· Attend and support the work of one or more Steering Groups and Committee meetings (4 each per year), bringing your experience and any expertise.

· Review relevant policies as updates become available or require amendments.

· Participate in some key events that support the charity, notably involving fund-raising and engaging with funding organisations.

Who We're Looking For:

• A caring, non-judgmental person who values confidentiality and diversity.
• Someone willing to commit time, with good communication skills and a team spirit.
• A strong advocate for our mission to help local families thrive.

What difference will you make?

With the other Trustees, you will be ultimately responsible for ensuring that our charity continues to support families in the Stroud and Gloucester District with young children in the best way possible. You will also ensure that our staff and volunteers are supported in their work and have the resources they need to help families to flourish and thrive.

Bringing your skills and experience to the Stroud and Gloucester District will help us to become a stronger Charity that can build on its valued support to families and children in the area.

Being a Trustee with us is rewarding and fulfilling, and we'd love to welcome you to the team.

At Reach Volunteering, we're supporting ACCM (UK) in the recruitment of new Trustees for their Board.

ACCM (UK) is a brilliant Bedford based charity established in 2008 with the aim of empowering communities and individuals across Bedfordshire and bordering regions, particularly those who are vulnerable, by offering culturally sensitive advice and support to improve physical and mental health and access to key services. Their work is focused on supporting those in the community who face additional barriers and can be excluded. 

Their commitment is to reach out extensively and engage with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and other vulnerable communities. They promote awareness of their rights, assist in improving their English language skills and provide a social network to help them become familiar with the social and economic environment in and around Bedfordshire. 

To aid their growth and governance, they are looking to add a number of new Trustees to their Board. 

What will you be doing?

• Trustees volunteer to provide leadership and ensure good governance.
• The Board of Trustees makes decisions and sets policies.
• The Trustees oversee policies, finances, personnel, and promote the charity’s brand.
• The Trustees are supported by paid staff who plan strategies, workplans, and budgets.
• Trustees ensure compliance with laws and funder requirements.
• The role requires a commitment to the charity’s goals and governance.
• ACCM (UK) currently has four Trustees and is seeking to appoint more as needed.

Time commitment:

• Board meetings are held four to five times a year with the capacity to either attend online or in person. It is expected that Trustees will attend at least one board meeting in person. 
• ACCM hold regular events throughout the year and it is expected that Trustees will attend a number of these annually to meet with the communities we support as well as staff and volunteers.

What are they looking for?

ACCM are looking for individuals who have a strong empathy with their mission and welcome applications from candidates with knowledge and background across the following areas: 

• Finance and investments, preferably with an accountancy background. An understanding of charity finances would be desirable but not an essential. 
• Fundraising, including grants, as well as major donors and/or corporate partnerships. 
• Human Resources and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. 
• Mental Health and Social Care: Experience in mental health services, social work, or community health. 
• Legal and Governance: Expertise in charity law, compliance, and governance. 
• Marketing and Communications: Experience in public relations, media outreach, and digital marketing.