Human Rights Volunteer Roles
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North Yorkshire – specific locations are York, Harrogate, Scarborough, Whitby, Northallerton, Selby and Skipton
Ref: FRA-243
Are you proactive, flexible and compassionate with a proven record of providing support, advice and advocacy to vulnerable clients and have the ability to communicate this knowledge in a variety of ways? If so, St Giles is looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team as Volunteer Peer Advisors working on our pioneering Footsteps service for women.
We are looking for female applicants only for this role as it is an all-women’s service. The Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 applies to this post.
About St Giles Trust
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.
Who are we?
St Giles is an award-winning social justice charity using expertise and real-life past experiences to empower people who are not getting the help they need. People held back by poverty, exploited, abused, dealing with addiction or mental health problems, caught up in crime or a combination of these issues and others. We show people there is a way to build a better future for themselves and those they care about and help them create this through support, advice, and training. Our peer-led services form the backbone of our work, putting people with lived experience at the centre of delivery, design, and evaluation of support and services across the UK.
The Wise Group is a leading social enterprise which is proud to be making a difference to people’s lives. We’re proud because we help people to find jobs, provide advice to people struggling to heat their homes and support people to find their feet following time in prison. To do this, the Wise Group works in partnership with everyone from large businesses to national and local government and third sector organisations who provide essential specialist support to our customers. Together, we’re greater than the sum of our parts.
The Wise Group and St Giles came together a few years ago to form a partnership with the aim of supporting the Probation Resettlement reforms by offering a high-quality service underpinned by staff who have lived experience and cultural competency. To date we have been awarded more than 20 contracts to deliver Personal Wellbeing, Finance, Benefit & Debt and Women’s Services across England and Wales.
About this key role
Guided by Women’s Wellbeing Coaches who will support and help you throughout, as a volunteer Peer Advisor you will support the women using a variety of methods to help reduce the risk of reoffending and encourage positive lifestyle choices. You will provide mentoring for clients in a positive manner, in a way that helps them reach their specific goals, while also advocating on behalf of the clients and providing practical advice, which can include contacting other services or professionals on your client’s behalf and/or accompanying them at meetings.
We will count on you to maintain accurate records of your activity involving support provided to clients and to develop and maintain positive and professional working relationships with all members of staff at St Giles Trust and other professionals in the community. Undertaking any relevant training requested to support your success and development is also key to this role.
What we are looking for
- An understanding of the possible issues faced by females involved or at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system
- Lived experience of the criminal justice system (desirable)
- Excellent written and communication skills, including familiarity with form filling, letter writing and advocacy and following instructions
- Impressive relationship-building and interpersonal skills
- A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work.
Please note this role requires that successful candidates must undergo an Enhanced DBS check, on the basis that the post involves contact with vulnerable participants and colleagues.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
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: 4 November 2024 at 11 p.m.Interview date: 15 November 202
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Vacancy - Trustee
Are you passionate about issues affecting women and want to work to make a real difference to the community?
Anawim – Birmingham’s Centre for Women – is looking for an inspiring and dynamic individual to join our board of Trustees.
Anawim is a Birmingham charity committed to working with and for women.
We offer gender responsive and trauma-informed support, to enable women to reach their potential. We do this through wraparound services including long-term specialist provisions alongside other practical resources, both in the community and in prison.
Our vision is for a world where women and girls are safe, free, valued, and empowered members of society.
We are based in a diverse area and seek to represent the women we work with, so we particularly welcome applicants from the Global majority.
Role: Trustees are pivotal in guiding Anawim’s strategic direction and ensuring we achieve our goals. You will provide strong governance, oversight, and support to the senior leaders.
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure the charity is compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support the CEO and senior management in delivering Anawim’s strategic objectives.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive board culture.
• Act as an ambassador for Anawim, promoting our work and expanding our network of supporters and partners.
• Oversee the financial health and sustainability of the organisation.
What We Are Looking For:
• Understanding of governance, finance, and strategic planning.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for women’s rights and social justice.
• Ability to commit time to read papers in advance, attend board meetings and events and provide guidance as needed.
Why Join Anawim?
• Be part of a transformative organisation that makes a real impact in women's lives.
• Work with a dedicated and passionate team of staff and volunteers.
• Support an organisation with a strong reputation and a supportive community.
• Develop and share your expertise while contributing to meaningful change.
We would love to hear from you if you are ready to make a difference.
How to Apply:
Please email joy doal@ anawim .co .uk If you would like to visit and have an informal chat, or send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to recruitment @ anawim .co . uk.
Join us at Anawim and help us continue to provide hope, support, and opportunities for women, and to advocate for them, in Birmingham and beyond.
Anawim is committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly those from underrepresented groups. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and lived experience and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. For more information about Anawim, please visit our website.
The board meets quarterly, sometimes hybrid but preferably in person.
The position is voluntary, out of pocket expenses can be covered.
A world where women are safe, free, valued and equal members of society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Reports to: Board of Trustees
Direct Reports: CEO
Commitment: Approximately 2-4 days per month throughout the year.
Remuneration: The role of Chair is voluntary, although expenses for travel may be claimed.
Overview
Charity Purpose
- Raise funds for research into the cause, prevention and management of dementia.
- Allocate funding to university research project meeting the highest academics standards.
- Raising awareness of dementia.
Objective
- Holds the Executive team and the Board to account to:
- remain focussed solely on the BRACE stated purpose
- remain compliant with all English and Welsh laws and the regulations of the Charity Commission. - Support the Chief Executive in ensuring both the Board members and Executive team work closely together to achieve the agreed strategic objectives.
- Act (in partnership with the Chief Executive) as an ambassador and the public face of BRACE.
Charity Structure
- BRACE the charity has a sole Trustee “BRACE Trustee Limited”. All members of the Board are Directors of BRACE Trustee Limited and act as Trustees of BRACE. There are up to 15 directors of BRACE Trustee Limited who for reasons of clarity are called Trustees.
- The Chair and Trustees are usually appointed for a fixed term of 4 years which can be renewed once, enabling Trustees to serve for a maximum continuous term of 8 years.
Meetings
- Board meetings are held 4 times a year plus 1 awayday. Each meeting is +/- 4 hours.
- There are currently 3 sub-committees of the Board (Scientific Advisory Committee [SAC], Finance and HR). The 3 sub-committees meet no more than one month before the board meetings either in person or on Zoom. SAC reviews applications for grants and makes recommendations to the Board for approval.
- Board Meetings are generally held in person in the Bristol area, online or hybrid meetings are not encouraged but can be facilitated.
How to Apply
If you would like to know more about the role, have an informal discussion or apply, please contact:
Chair of Trustees, Jane Dare
CEO, Chris Williams
Together we will defeat dementia.
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Join the Oxfam community
As a Retail Volunteer you will learn all about what goes into making our fantastic shop thrive. You can keep busy in the stockroom sorting and checking donations or be on the shop floor, serving customers and putting stock out on sale. Whatever suits you! Best of all you’ll be raising vital funds to support people facing poverty around the world.
About this role
We will give you all the training and support you need so you will develop your skills as part of our team. You don’t need to have any experience – we’ve got you covered. You can also get some lunch and travel costs too. Whatever you need, we’re here to help.
You can focus on any part of volunteering that interests you the most. As a Retail Volunteer you’ll develop skills that boost your confidence. Why not try a bit of everything?
- Sorting donations including checking and pricing
- Serving customers on the till
- Create stylish window displays
- Keeping the shop fully stocked
- Helping donors as they come in
Volunteering that works for you
Volunteering can be very flexible to suit you. So even if your availability or skills don’t match this role, get in touch and we will find something right for you. By volunteering for a few hours a week, you will meet new people and have some fun for a good cause.
Everyone has something to offer
At Oxfam we know that everybody can make a real difference. People come to us for all sorts of reasons, from all backgrounds, and we will do what we can to find a role which works for you. You can find out more about volunteering with Oxfam here.
What happens next?
After you apply the manager will ask you to come in for an initial chat. This is not an interview, just a chance to get an idea of what you'd like to do in the shop. From there you can meet the rest of the volunteer team and get involved with whatever area of the shop takes your interest!
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Refugees are people and not victims, and this is a weird job ad not a normal one.
In Second Tree, people have always grown in the team, building skills within the organisation. It was like this when we started as four volunteers, and it is now that we are a team of 20-25 – many having been here for years – managing several projects in refugee camps in Greece and training institutions and organisations in more than 20 countries.
BUT we have been awarded the project that we’ve always dreamed of. In it we have put all our ideas on how to change the humanitarian world and refugee reception systems (yes: a very unambitious project!). So, we thought: we will need more people, with a large array of skills; people who share our objective and ethical commitment and, maybe, feel unhappy with what they are doing now?
We can offer an enormous amount of work (but for something really meaningful) for a very small salary (but the same as the CEO and all of top management).
So, if you are a disillusioned humanitarian, who is looking for a place that really cares; or you work in another sector and want to start helping, this might be for you.
YOU
We are looking for someone who has:
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Intelligence: You have changed your mind and made someone else change their mind, through rational conversations, at least once in the last two weeks.
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Honesty: There is nothing you wouldn't say, except the things you say you wouldn't say. If you mess up, you say so. If someone else messes up, you say so too.
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Engagement: When you read the Wikipedia entry for Aumann's Agreement Theorem you get excited. You don’t want to “be yourself”, and you will try to improve us.
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Ethical drive: You have decided (no matter how recently) that it’s not about what you’re good at or what you like to do, but about what is right to do.
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Sense of humour: You are ruthless. You are fine offending and being offended.
US
Second Tree was founded by a group of volunteers working together in one of the worst refugee camps in Europe. Some lived in the camp, some did not. From the beginning, we realised that making such a distinction – even with good intentions – “othered”, victimised, refugees. At the time we didn’t know that this was called community engagement, we just knew that we were building a community.
More than 8 years later. Second Tree has kept the same ethos, and has turned it into a community engagement model, a policy, and a package of training programmes for local authorities, international institutions and civil society organisations.
We still work in the refugee camps in Greece, our root and innovation lab, where we keep learning and develop new ideas. But now we also advocate – through writing, public speaking and advocacy – for a humanitarian world and a reception system that doesn’t see refugees as victims.
Ultimately, spreading this philosophy is what Second Tree has specialised in: having trained international institutions, local public authorities and civil society organisations in more than 20 countries. It is also the basis of the Project we are recruiting for.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
The community engagement model that we have developed is called simply “Refugees Are People”, or RAP. Because, too often, in the humanitarian world and in the reception systems in Europe, refugees are not perceived and treated as people, but as victims.
People that you need to protect, because of their vulnerability, or celebrate because of their heroism, or avoid upsetting because of the culture they are trapped into. This depiction is often used by NGOs, activists, academia, and individuals to foster support, highlight injustice and counter anti-refugee sentiment. However, despite being well-intentioned, it undermines and disempowers refugees in a similar way to how the opposite form of “othering” (perceiving refugees as invaders, thieves, etc) do.
At Second Tree, we put significant effort into countering these victimising sentiments. It’s not easy. We all carry biases within us, and committing to this belief requires constant discussion and self-reflection. We don’t assume people’s trauma, heroism or culture, and therefore we don’t patronise, romanticise or stereotype. Instead, we view everyone, refugees and non-refugees alike, with CARE: as Capable, Accountable, Reasonable, in one word, Equal.
It means engaging intellectually, disagreeing, joking with refugees as you would with other people, and holding them to the same standards – not lower, not higher – as anyone else. This, the practising of joint responsibility and the same high expectations for everyone involved, is how Second Tree has managed to build strong communities.
THE PROJECT
We’ve put into this project all of the things we’ve always wanted to do. And now that it has been approved, we have to do those amazing things! It is the continuation, but with a significant expansion in both scope and depth, of a previous project, co-funded by the European Commission. We are leading a consortium of 17 partners, plus 7 associated partners, in 11 countries, 7 municipalities, and 4 academic institutions across a 3-year timeline.
Our community building training will provide the foundation for the creation of integration task forces in 12 territories in Europe, being the instrument through which municipalities gain relationships of trust with migrant communities. A community monitoring system developed for OSCE by a professor in our network will be implemented in the territories as a sustainability tool for the Task Forces.
There’s another component that is very exciting: the Transnational Research. One of the important features of our model is that we develop relationships with people and maintain them even after they leave Greece. We have a huge number of friends and former Second Tree students scattered across many different countries. Each of these people has seen and been able to compare the integration systems of at least two European countries, knowledge that is completely untapped by States and European institutions. 40 of them will be hired as refugee co-researchers, and will be trained by the universities in the project to interview the others. They will then analyse the data, collect that knowledge into a working paper, and present the results of their action research. By the project’s conclusion, this network of 200 refugees will be formalised into a refugee-led association in Brussels, using the findings of their research to drive advocacy and lobbying efforts for policy change at EU level.
See the roles we envisage for the project attached.
We challenge the biases that make us see refugees as “the other”. We change the way society perceives refugees, and refugees perceive society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Could you lead the SSAFA presence at your local military base? Ideally you will already have links to the base; you’ll have some experience of managing people and basic I.T skills. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
What is a Service Committee Chair?
There are SSAFA committees on many military bases in the UK and overseas. Each one has a Chairperson to oversee all aspects of the committee. Reporting to the Regional Chair, you will ensure that the committee is running in line with SSAFA’s policies to keep clients and volunteers safe; that all services provided are appropriate and effective and that the committee is financially sound. You will be the public face of SSAFA on site.
Why do we need you?
We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community for more than 130 years. In recognition of their service to the Nation we aim to provide financial, practical and emotional support when it’s needed most. To do this we need volunteers who can represent SSAFA on the base and beyond, ensure that everyone knows about SSAFA services and keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.
When would you be needed and where would you be based?
This role is about leadership, networking, coordination, and administration. Many volunteers can carry out this role from home and from their place of work.
The role would suit someone looking to offer a regular time commitment. You would need to organise and attend a minimum of four meetings each year. The Chair is an Office Bearer and in addition to voting rights, holds the casting vote.
What would you be doing?
• Providing support to all SSAFA Service Committee volunteers
• Holding regular committee meetings, at least four per year
• Ensuring that all requests for grants are reviewed by the committee in line with the committee’s Terms of Reference
• Working with the Community Volunteer Coordinator to oversee all SSAFA community volunteering, ensuring beneficiaries get support that is effective and timely
• Monitoring volunteer numbers against the demand for support and recruiting new volunteers as needed
• Building positive relationships with the senior management team on the base and the local SSAFA branch working in the wider community
• Providing reports and information to the local SSAFA branch and to SSAFA’s Central Office
• Overseeing an annual plan and fundraising programme to meet the locally identified needs
• Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA remembering that anyone you meet could be a potential client, volunteer, or fundraiser
• Working with Central Office staff to ensure all volunteers complete all mandatory tasks in line with the training and vetting requirements of their role.
• Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA including adhering to our policies such as the volunteering policy and data protection policy
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
• Give back to your local military community
• Gain experience of holding a key local role with oversight of all SSAFA activity on site
• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others
• Support and friendship from your local SSAFA committee and the wider SSAFA community
• Experience, training, and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!
What about training and support?
• An induction to SSAFA specifically designed for Chairs and Chairmen within SSAFA’s Volunteer Network
• Online training modules on safeguarding and GDPR, so you are up to date on how to keep beneficiaries, their families and information safe
• Access to a range of e-learning courses as well as local opportunities to keep your training up to date.
• Support from a Regional Operations Support Manager (per region)
• Support from SSAFA’s Welfare team, Volunteer Development team and Volunteer Experience team
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
What are we looking for?
• Friendly and approachable people of any age (18+) with some experience of coordinating people
• Good written and spoken English
• Ability to engage the senior managers on site representing SSAFA and the needs of clients
• Respectful and non-judgemental approach with beneficiaries, their family, other agencies represented on base and SSAFA colleagues
• Ability to send and receive emails – you will receive your own SSAFA email address which you will be required to use when exercising your role
• Volunteer management skills
• Ability to keep within the boundaries of the role e.g. prompt reporting of safeguarding concerns in line with SSAFA policies
• Reliability
• Practice confidentiality and data protection in line with SSAFA policies
• Willingness and means to travel to meetings or events as required
• Ability to provide two referees: former employers or other people that know you well (other than relatives)
Minimum Age: 18
Safer Recruitment: SSAFA undertakes a systematic approach and utmost care at every step of the process of volunteer recruitment, selection, and retention to ensure that those recruited are suitable and appropriate. Measures taken at points along this journey work together to make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience.
References Required: Yes. We will ask for two references, this can be former employers or people that know you well (other than relatives)
Is a criminal record check required? No
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.
We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons.
Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.
We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace.
The Personal Assistant role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to:
- Gain experience in the Third Sector.
- Develop their skills and management experience; or just simply 'give something back to their community'.
The role provides you with flexibility and autonomy at work. Where necessary, specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.
Main Responsibilities
- Managing organisation of meetings and appointment
- Organising events and conferences
- Managing databases
- Implementing and maintaining procedures and administrative systems
- Liaising with staff
- Miscellaneous tasks to support the team.
General tasks
- Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.
Essential:
- You will need to have good written skills.
- Well-organised, proactive, and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
- Good time management
- To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Strong team player
- Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed.
- Able to participate at least 12 hours a week (2 days, 6 hours each day)
Desirable
- Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
- Proficiency in Microsoft and Excel.
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours of 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 Types: Part-time, Volunteer
Expected hours: No less than 12 per week
Benefits: Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
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What will you do?
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complete an introduction to Citizens Advice and training for your role
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welcome all clients and other visitors to the local Citizens Advice
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explain to the client how long they might be waiting and what will happen and give out a form for clients to fill in
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type up information from the client form onto a spreadsheet or database
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answer the telephone, reply to emails and post
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help with the day to day running of the Citizens Advice service
What’s in it for you?
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gain and build on valuable skills and experience such as communication, IT skills and working in a team
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increase your employability
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contribute to the smooth running of the advice service which makes a real difference to peoples’ lives
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work with a range of different people, independently and in a team.
And we’ll reimburse expenses too.
What do you need to have?
You don’t need specific qualifications or skills but you’ll need to:
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be friendly and approachable
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be non-judgmental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own
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have good IT skills
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be calm under pressure
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be willing to learn about and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principles and policies, including confidentiality and data protection
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be willing to undertake training in your role
How much time do you need to give?
We can be flexible about the time spent and how often you volunteer so come and talk to us.
Valuing inclusion
Our volunteers come from a range of backgrounds and we particularly welcome applications from racially minoritised people/people of colour, disabled people, people with physical or mental health conditions, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people.
If you are interested in becoming a customer service volunteer / reception volunteer and would like to discuss flexibility around location, time, ‘what you will do’ and how we can support you please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Placement Volunteers at the British Red Cross are highly valued for the skills and energy they bring. We aim to provide our placement volunteers with an insight into the daily workings of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. They will have access to relevant in-house training and development opportunities during their placement with possible ad hoc opportunities to get involved in other areas of activity.
Your role as a placement volunteer will help make a great contribution to the work of the British Red Cross. You will take responsibility for achieving specific objectives that are agreed with you within one of the various departments across the UK. You will have a real responsibility and place in the department, bringing some of your skills and experience to the role; you will also have the chance to develop workplace skills. While we don’t offer voluntary internships, we are happy for you to describe yourself as an intern on your CV, if you feel that would be helpful.
Hours: The placement is due to run for a period of 4 to 6 weeks. The placement will take place across 2 o 3 days, flexible hours, Mondays to Fridays 9am to 5pm. The volunteering hours are negotiable to balance your needs and what can be achieved in the role.
Location: The placement will take place on a remote basis, from the volunteer's home, but there may be occasional travel to London and/or other regional offices to attend and support at meetings.
Bursary Scheme: The British Red Cross offers a bursary scheme to those placement volunteers from low-income households. Eligibility will be determined through a separate application process open to all short-listed candidates. All British Red Cross volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket reasonable expenses. For this scheme we are defining low-income households as: Inside London: Living with family or partner £25,000 or under. Living independently £22.500 or under Outside London: Living with family or partner £18,500 or under. Living independently £16,500 or under
Diversity: We welcome applications from people of different backgrounds, experience and circumstances. We seek to ensure that our organisation and our services are relevant and accessible to all, with equality, diversity and fairness at the core of what we do. We invite applications from individuals regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or political belief and are committed to promoting fair participation and equality of opportunity for all of our applicants.
The British Red Cross is committed to being inclusive, with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences – including disabled and ethnic minority candidates. We value fresh perspectives and insights gained by involving and welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of background, culture and experience. This is to contribute to the breadth of experience we need to respond to people in crisis.
The Community Education product team are looking for an aspiring content developer to support a co-production project working on our resilience building education for young people and their educators.
Our free humanitarian education aims to support educators across the UK with teaching resources, session plans and professional development courses. One of the key parts of our programme is our resilience topic, including resources which help young people to cope with challenges.
We are looking to improve our resilience resources in co-production with young people. This volunteer placement would be involved in running the co-production sessions with young people from across the UK, gathering insights and ideas. The role will assist our content development team to implement these ideas by creating new humanitarian educational resources.
We want to ensure that our resilience building resources are relevant and exciting for young people, including accessible formats of learning and focusing on challenges young people are really facing. Your insights will bring a new perspective to the team, helping us to engage young people during both the co-production project and through the final resource you help to produce.
What you will be doing:
- Gathering and interpreting insights from young people to inform and propose decisions about the educational products created.
- Writing, editing and reviewing educational products.
Skills you will need:
- Interpersonal and communication skills to engage participants in the co-production project and work collaboratively as part of the team.
- Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills to create engaging and relevant learning activities, guidance for teachers and more.
- Time management skills as you may be working on multiple parts of the project at one time.
What's in it for you
- Meet new people and be part of a supportive and inclusive team
- A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones
- All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training)
- Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training
- An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives
Please ensure you mention your education, experience & skills you acquire related to this role in your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is a volunteer opportunity to join our social media team in running the channels for Trans Legal Clinic. Please be aware we are not currently considering remote volunteering positions.
The candidate will be a vital part of the team by:
- researching and producing content to be posted across platforms
- monitoring audience engagement
- identify and strategise for target audiences
- creating and/or contributing to campaigns for improving outreach
Experience using social media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, Twitter) is desirable. Good written communication skills is essential.
Support U is a leading LGBTQ+ help and support service based in Reading, servicing the Thames Valley area.
We are looking to revitalise our Trustee Board and require a new Chair of Trustees. This is an exciting opportunity to help take the charity forward and have a real impact on those we support.
What will you be doing?
- General statutory responsibilities as a Trustee (please request candidate pack for further details).
- Specific responsibilities as Chair of Trustees:
- Provide leadership and ensure focus on delivering the organization’s charitable purposes for greater public benefit.
- Chair and facilitate board meetings.
- Direct board policy-making.
- Ensure implementation of meeting decisions.
- Represent the organization at functions and meetings, acting as spokesperson when appropriate.
- Bring impartiality and objectivity to decision-making.
- Plan the annual cycle of board and general meetings, such as the AGM.
- Set agendas for board and general meetings.
- Develop the board of Trustees through induction, training, appraisal, and succession planning.
- Address conflicts within the board and organization, liaising with the Chief Executive if staff are employed.
- This role is mainly office-based
Time Commitment
We have recently navigated a transitional period, which included our longstanding CEO stepping down and changes to the services we provide.
It would therefore be helpful to have someone who has slightly more time available than is typical during this interim period, as we are really looking for someone to lead the Board in deciding what direction Support U decides to move in.
We are currently having monthly Board meetings (which are usually held online) which the Chair is expected to attend.
What are we looking for?
- Leadership skills.
- Experience of committee work.
- Tact and diplomacy.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences.
In most circumstances, it would also be desirable for the Chair/Vice-Chair to have knowledge of the type of work undertaken by the organisation and a wider involvement with the voluntary sector and other networks.
What difference will you make?
As the potential Chair of Support U, you will have the opportunity to significantly enhance our ability to support LGBTQ+ individuals in Reading and Thames Valley. Your leadership will provide strategic vision, strengthen our existing services, and expand our outreach efforts. By focusing on inclusivity and accessibility, building strong partnerships, and advocating for greater awareness and inclusion of LGBTQ+ issues, you will ensure that Support U remains dedicated to its mission and is well-equipped to meet the evolving needs of our community. Your experience and dedication will be invaluable in driving our organisation forward and making a lasting impact.
Before you apply:
Applications should be made via Reach Volunteering’s TrusteeWorks team in the first instance.
To apply please submit your CV along with a Covering Letter stating why you wish to join the organisation and how your skills and experience would add value to the Board.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Afghanistan and Central Asian Association (ACAA) is looking for enthusiastic volunteer ESOL teachers to support refugees and asylum seekers in in-person classes in Birmingham.
Who we are:
ACAA works to empower and support refugees and asylum seekers by providing vital services that enable successful integration. These include English classes, mentoring, drop-in advice sessions, a legal surgery, employment and education training, counter-extremism workshops and youth and women's engagement services.
Role Summary:
Working as part of a small dynamic ESOL teaching team, responsibility for lesson planning and delivery will be shared between yourself and more experienced teachers. You will have the opportunity to shadow teachers and gain practical teaching experience before leading lessons. This is alongside training sessions for CPD (continued professional development), as you progress in the position you will take on more responsibility and develop your role. Classes meet both in-person and online and all days of the week (except Sunday), meaning you can teach any day that fits your schedule.
Duties will include:
- Preparing and delivering lessons to students of different ages and abilities
- Preparing classroom and coursework materials, homework assignments, and weekly hand-outs
- Assessing students' class work and assignments
- Creating an engaging and fun teaching atmosphere
- Ensuring all our students engage in academic learning despite their ability, to achieve their highest potential whilst developing personal and employability skills
- Setting effective targets to monitor students’ progress
- Supporting and motivating students to allow them to grow and enhance their own skills by both achieving qualifications and becoming ready for work
Personal requirements:
- Previous teaching experience is desirable, but not essential as support is provided
- ESOL qualification or equivalent experience
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Good listening skills
- DBS checked or willingness to be
- Planning and organisational skills
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Location: ellenor Hospice Gravesend
Hours: from 2-6 hrs per week
Times: Flexible
Days: Flexible
Are you passionate about organisation and community support? Do you have a knack for coordinating schedules and managing teams? If so, we need you to help lead our dedicated volunteers in the Catering and Housekeeping departments at ellenor Hospice!
The Role:
As the Volunteer Coordinator for Catering and Housekeeping, you’ll be the driving force behind the smooth operation of our departments. Your role will include:
- Managing Rotas: Creating and overseeing volunteer schedules to ensure coverage and efficiency in both the Catering and Housekeeping teams
- Recruiting and Training: Identifying and onboarding new volunteers, providing them with the necessary training and support
- Supervising Volunteers: Offering guidance and support to volunteers, addressing any concerns or issues that arise, ensuring all volunteers are compliant with mandatory training
- Maintaining Communication: Acting as the main point of contact between volunteers and the department, ensuring clear and effective communication
- Coordinating Activities: Organising and overseeing daily tasks to ensure that catering and housekeeping operations run smoothly and meet the high standards of the hospice
Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong Organisational Skills: Ability to create efficient schedules and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent Communication: Good written English, Confident in liaising with volunteers, staff, and management to ensure smooth operations, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the aptitude and ability to learn in the role
- Leadership Abilities: Experience in supervising or managing teams, with a supportive and motivational approach
- Attention to Detail: Ensuring that all tasks and schedules are completed accurately and to a high standard
- Previous Experience: Experience in volunteer coordination, administration, management or a similar role is preferred, but not essential
Why You'll Love This Role:
- Make a Real Impact: Your coordination will directly contribute to the well-being of patients and the efficiency of our departments
- Be Part of a Supportive Community: Join a team that values your contributions and is dedicated to making a difference
- Professional Development: Gain valuable experience in volunteer management and team coordination
Ready to Lead and Inspire?
If you’re organised, communicative, and excited to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to become the Volunteer Coordinator for Catering and Housekeeping at ellenor Hospice and help us deliver exceptional care and support to our community.
Please note to volunteer in the hospice applicants must be over the age of 18, have the right to volunteer in the UK and require a Standard DBS.
This is not a paid role.
Please complete your application on Charity Jobs or ellenor's website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Client Support Volunteer (Emotional and Practical Support)
Department: Survivor Support Hub
Location: Mix of in person (in Oxfordshire) and remote
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Some training and meetings will be held at ASIOX head office 1-4 The Plain, Oxford OX4 1AS.
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When providing remote support to clients this can be done from home.
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In person meetings with clients will be held in a public place in Oxfordshire agreed by you and the client. We ask that you meet close to the client’s home if possible. Client may live anywhere in Oxfordshire. We will aim to pair you with clients that live close to you.
Commitment and Hours: About 5 hours per month for at least 6 months
Age: Due to the vulnerable nature of our clients and the challenges that can come with this, all volunteers must be over the age of 18.
Salary: Unpaid role, expenses paid
DBS: All volunteers will need to complete an Enhanced DBS check.
About ASIOX
At ASIOX our mission is to raise awareness and equip individuals in identifying exploitation and to foster the restoration process of survivors.
About The Survivor Support Hub
Our Survivor Support Hub (SSH) works to fill gaps in the provision of support offered to individuals who have been exploited, or who are at risk of exploitation through modern slavery in Oxfordshire. We provide person centred support, which is flexible to the needs of the individual.
Our clients are extremely varied and include people all ages, genders, family situations and both British citizens and migrants.
This support aims to bring hope, develop independence and minimise vulnerability. Our aim is to empower clients to make their own well-informed decisions and to rebuild their lives. You can help us do this!
About this role
As a Client Support Volunteer, you will provide support to clients through messages, phone calls and in person. In person meetings are held out in the community (such as at coffee shops) across Oxfordshire.
The Survivor Support Hub has 3 support elements, 2 of which are provided by our amazing volunteers.
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Emotional and Social Support: for this, volunteers offer a listening ear to clients, providing emotional support as well as help to develop personal support systems to they also have other people to provide them with emotional support.
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Practical Support: volunteers offer clients help with daily tasks when they feel comfortable and able to do so. This can include help with CVs, travel to appointments, filling in forms or practicing their English.
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Advocacy Support: advocacy support is provided by trained specialist staff. Any support that clients need which you are not able to provide we will help them with.
What we offer you
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full induction and training
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the opportunity to support those in need
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regular supervisions to discuss the role and your wellbeing
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access to additional training
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reimbursement of expenses
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support to set and fulfil personal goals through the volunteering
What we expect from you
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build relationship with clients
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maintain boundaries
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keep accurate and up-to-date records
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attend required training and regular supervisions
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follow policies and procedures
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report any concerns or issues
The right person for this role
At ASIOX we are keen to develop a diverse pool of volunteers from many different backgrounds and with different experiences. Therefore, there are not any experience or knowledge-based requirements for this role.
However, we have provided some information below on skills and qualities that are required for the role.
Skills and qualities you will need
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desire to help us fulfil our mission and work in line with our values
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communication skills
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compassion and empathy
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ability to keep to strict boundaries within the relationship with clients
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reliable and consistent
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flexible
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non-judgemental
To raise awareness and equip individuals in identifying exploitation and to foster the restoration process of survivors.
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