It Project Manager Volunteer Roles in Glasgow
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
A Little About Us!
Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organisation. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.
Why we need you!
Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organisation. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!
What we offer!
Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organisation who is looking to help young people in the UK.
We are looking to appoint someone we can commit to developing our public image and who is capable of delivering operational suitability through a supportive yet practical approach to management.
Key Responsibilities:
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To operationally manage all of our marketing functions (this includes; social media, website design and development, certain events, community engagement)
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To work alongside the departmental head to build and develop a team of committed and enthusiastic marketing volunteers
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To support and provide advice to the marketing team so that they are able to do their role with confidence and to a high standard
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To line manage marketing volunteers and regularly check in with them
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To set tasks for marketing volunteers and teams and to follow up progress on these tasks
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To contribute to the development of the organization through the marketing functions and by supporting the departmental head in drafting marketing policy
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To be competent in IT, website design / editing and social media
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To have experience in a senior marketing role or management
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To have a passion for volunteering
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To be able to develop a team of less experienced marketing volunteers
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
A Little About Us!
Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organisation. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.
Why we need you!
Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organisation. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!
What we offer!
Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organisation who is looking to help young people in the UK.
By appling for this role you are applying for either Fundrasing Officer or Fundrasing Manager.
The roles:
Fundraising Officer - you will be bidding for funds and fundraising through various other methods, working across other departments to understand requirements and plans.
Fundraising Manager - you will be managing fundraising officers, supporting them to fulfill their role effectively and ensuring applications are to a high standard
Requirements
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Experience in fundraising or experience in applying for funding / bidding, or experience in reviewing funding applications
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Ability to communicate effectively
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Competent in IT, emails, online forms, video meetings
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Ability to work with others well and to translate conversation and plans into application
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For Manager, management experience is required
NOTE - include in your cover letter which role you wish to be considered for.
PROVIDE WITHIN THE COVER LETTER WHICH ROLE YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AND WHY.
COVER LETTER TO BE NO MORE THAN 50 WORDS, WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF OVER 50 WORDS.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Could you be a Trustee?
Are you based in the West or East Midlands and looking for an opportunity to create positive social change, meet new people and learn new things?
Music Therapy Works is looking for three-to-four committed, motivated people to join the Board as Trustees, enabling even more people to benefit from music therapy.
We are looking, in particular, for one or more of the following skills/experience to complement our existing Trustees:
- Fundraising
- Marketing and communications
- Digital
- ICT strategy management skills
- Safeguarding
- Project or operational management
- Performance management
- Strategic planning
We also want our Board to reflect the diverse community that MTW supports. We would particularly like to hear from you if you:
- have a background in social care and/or safeguarding
- have a background in music therapy or a related field
- reflect MTW’s beneficiaries. For example: are you a disabled person? Do you have mental health needs? Are you a parent or teacher of a young disabled person, or a young person with mental health needs? Are you part of an adoptive family or do you work with children in care? Are you a carer for a person with dementia?
Whether you’re an experienced trustee or wanting to take up your first position at board level, we really want to hear from you! It is not necessary for you to have previous experience as a Trustee - training will be provided. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, but you must be over 18 years old.
What do you get out of being an MTW Trustee?
We recognise that volunteering with us is a two-way process and are keen to ensure you get the most out of your time with us:
- Being a Trustee is a great way to ‘give something back’ while developing your skills in leadership, influencing, debating, negotiating, strategic and organisational planning. You will have the opportunity to meet, network and learn from people who may have very different professional backgrounds and life experiences to your own
- We provide an induction pack for new Trustees to help you quickly feel settled in
- We provide opportunities for training and development
- Every new trustee is assigned a Board buddy to help them to feel part of the team
- We offer reasonable expenses
Interested? What to do next:
- For full details about being an MTW trustee, including a role description, please download and read the Candidate Pack
- To register an initial expression of interest, please email us. We will be happy to discuss any queries you may have about the role or the recruitment process generally
- If you want to apply, please complete the application form on our website and attach a copy of your CV. Alternatively, you can download a copy of the form as a Microsoft Word document from MTW's website and send it with a copy of your CV
- If you require any materials in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to ask
- The closing date for applications is Sunday 11th August 2024
- Interviews will be held in person in Worcester on 5th and 6th September 2024, with an online option if absolutely necessary
We really look forward to hearing from you! Check out MTW's website - musictherapyworks. co. uk/jobs for a full candidate pack and application form.
MTW's mission is to deliver comprehensive music therapy services for individuals, groups and communities in a wide range of circumstances
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Note - this volunteer role will last 2 months initially, following 2 months of volunteering the incumbent may or may not be asked to stay on as a volunteer in this role.
Youth Advantage UK are looking to recruit an Assistant Chief Operating Officer who is able to commit time and effort into providing continuity and consistency to the daily operations of the organization while maintaining operational success on a daily basis across the organization through practical strategic management support.
Key responsibilities:
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Be available regularly to support and guide management on complex or challenging matters
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Support the line management of departmental heads and other management to ensure of operational success on a daily basis
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To be involved in drafting and developing policy
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To work alongside the Chief Operating Officer to ensure of the smooth operations of the organization
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To be second or third in change of the daily operations of the organization
Role requirements:
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To have over 2 years of experience at manager level or above
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To have previously had some responsibility for operations
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To have an understanding of HR, IT, Governance and Law
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To be able to provide strategic support
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To be able to use IT to an excellent standard
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Good communication skills
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Good literacy skills
A Little About Us!
Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organization. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.
Why we need you!
Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organization. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!
What we offer!
Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organization who is looking to help young people in the UK.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
A Little About Us!
Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organisation. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.
Why we need you!
Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organisation. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!
What we offer!
Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organisation who is looking to help young people in the UK.
We are looking to appoint a person who is able to lead the fundraising efforts of our organization.
Key accountabilities:
- Bidding/applying for funding
- Sponsorship
- Generating funding to support the operations of the organization
- To set fundraising targets
- To build a strong department and develop fundraising policy
- Team managment
Requirements
- To have experience in senior management
- To have experience in fundraising
- To have experience in the charity sector
- To be competent with the use of IT, emails, online systems
- To be able to support a team of fundraising volunteers
Please submit your application with a covering letter explaining how you need the requirements for this volunteering post. we would also love to hear about what motivates you and what you hope to gain from this volunteering post.
Cover letters over 200 words will not be reviewed
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
A Little About Us!
Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organisation. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.
Why we need you!
Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organisation. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!
What we offer!
Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organisation who is looking to help young people in the UK.
What we need!
Youth Advantage UK is seeking a Volunteer to provide support to the HR department. The role reports into the HR Manager and operates on a rotational basis every 6 months to allow our volunteers to continuously develop. The areas included in the rotation are:
· Recruitment
· Volunteer Relations
· Learning and Development
· Administration
We are looking for volunteers who ideally are passionate about Human Resources. We require all volunteers to have excellent writing and speaking skills, IT literacy, and the ability to work well in a team.
Responsibilities:
Recruitment
Assist with preparing recruitment job packs
Advertising volunteering roles on job boards
Shortlisting candidates
Arranging interviews
Conducting identification checks
Preparing conditional offer letters and sending to candidates
Volunteer Relations
Checking in with new volunteers
Arranging access to systems for new starters
Assisting with making contact with volunteers that are absent
Responding to volunteers queries
Learning and Development
Arranging set training sessions with volunteers
Arranging new training sessions with volunteers
Finding topics that is relevant to the organisation that can increase development
Finding and distributing information on free webinars
Administration
Maintain and update employee records
Setting up templates for the teams to use
Drafting contracts to be issued
Support the HR department with day-to-day administrative tasks..
Assist with HR projects and initiatives as assigned.
Requirement for the role:
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Excellent writing and communication skills.
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IT literacy with own equipment (laptop and phone)
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Ability to work well in a team.
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Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
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Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
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Passionate for personal development
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Previous volunteering experience or experience in any kind of start up
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Right to volunteer in the UK
Please submit your application with a covering letter explaining how you need the requirements for this volunteering post. we would also love to hear about what motivates you and what you hope to gain from this volunteering post.
Cover letters over 200 words will not be reviewed.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
A Little About Us!
Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organisation. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.
Why we need you!
Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organisation. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!
Responsibilities:
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Oversee developing and implementing HR policies in line with organisational objectives.
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Support, develop and guide the HR team in achieving monthly targets and deliverables.
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Provide end-to-end leadership and support with all people-related activities within the organisation, such as recruitment, retention, well-being, and engagement.
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Serve as a link between management and staff by handling questions, escalating enquiries, and resolving work-related queries.
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Manage a team of HR Managers and Officers
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Produce reports and surveys for C-Level Executives and Trustees.
This role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer.
You will have:
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At least six months experience in an HR managerial position or over 3 years of experience in an HR role.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Though we do not require you to be a native English speaker, you must be Fluent in English.
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Ability to work within organisational targets.
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IT Literacy, including Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
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An understanding of HR-related processes and legislation (such as The Equality Act 2010)
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A CIPD qualification would be advantageous but is not essential depending on relevant experience.
You would be perfect for the role if you are:
- A passionate, people-focused individual not afraid of being ambitious to drive a team and the organisation towards success.
- A creative individual ready to ideate projects to benefit the team and wider organisation.
- A self-starter that can work just as well on their own and within a team.
- An individual who can commit to the organisation and understand the work that comes with being part of an early start non-profit
- Based in the UK. We won't accept applications from individuals residing outside of the UK as we operate on the principle of bettering the lives of young people in the UK. Therefore, we require our volunteers to have an understanding of what it is like to live in the UK.
Benefits:
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This is a UK based, 100% Fully remote and flexible role
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Supportive Team and Management to enhance your skills and build on your experience.
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Your work will help transform and empower many young people’s lives, rights and interests and assist in promoting equality for all young people.
What we offer!
Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organisation who is looking to help young people in the UK.
Though a formal cover letter is not necessary, we encourage you to include any additional information you feel we should know about, prior to the interview stage. This can include accomplishments or projects you would like to highlight or anything else you deem relevant.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role: Volunteer – reasonable expenses paid
Location: Remote with occasional travel
Contract Type: Average 4 hours per week – 3 years initial term
About the Role
PatientsVoices is a group of volunteers who support, advise and influence our client by providing the patient perspective on its work. They can offer you a range of contribution and development opportunities, and the knowledge that you are making a positive difference to the lives of patients, and the healthcare staff who look after them.
There are a wide range of activities to suit different skills and levels of commitment if you are appointed as a member. You might be a permanent member on formal committees, or help our client produce information for patients, or be part of visits to hospitals to assess anaesthetic departments and the care they provide to patients.
About You
Would you like to help improve the quality of care patients receive at the time of surgery and anaesthesia? Do you have either personal experience or a parent/carer’s experience of supporting family members or dependants through surgery? Could you give your views to help doctors and other health care professionals understand patient perspectives?
If this is you, please read the information below and consider applying to join PatientsVoices. Please note that this is a volunteer unpaid role, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed or covered in advance. They welcome individuals from all backgrounds, communities and sections of society across the UK.
What our client can offer you
- A comprehensive induction, and training as required
- A buddy to help you get settled in the role and understand how the College works
- Regular check-ins to see how you are doing and what we can do to support you
- The opportunity to gain confidence and add valuable experience to your CV
- The opportunity to gain understanding of how the healthcare system works in the UK
- The chance to work with doctors and make a difference to patients’ experience of the NHS
- The opportunity to meet new people and socialise
- A flexible approach to engaging with them, with opportunities tailored to your life circumstances
About our Client
They are the professional body responsible for the anaesthetic specialty throughout the UK. They ensure the quality of patient care by maintaining standards in anaesthesia, intensive care and pain medicine.
How to Apply
On clicking apply you will be redirected to our clients careers page where you will be able to read more information about this role and it also includes instructions on how to apply.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Branch Trustee (Preston & District reg Charity No 232256)
This is an exciting opportunity to be a hands-on trustee at branch level, helping to promote kindness and prevent animal cruelty, reach out to more supporters, and influence how we do things. With your support and expertise, we will achieve so much!
Overview of the Branch Trustee opportunity
We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate people who could devote the time to volunteer with us as one of our Trustees. As a Trustee of the Branch, you will have the chance to influence how we care for and prevent cruelty to animals and drive the implementation of key initiatives. You will serve on the governing body of the charity and be instrumental in the running of the Branch and setting out both the short and long term aims.
As a charity trustee, you will be responsible for ensuring effective governance and strategic direction for the branch, you will provide leadership and support for the branch management team.
We are recruiting for a complementary mix of skills within our trustee board. Whilst a passion for animals is crucial, we are also looking for a diversity of skills such as general business management , finance, marketing, Legal, IT, HR and H&S etc, if this is you, we would love to hear from you.
Your role as a Trustee will require working in collaboration with your fellow trustees, staff and volunteers to ensure our branch continues to deliver our important animal welfare work.
As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to attend a bi-monthly committee meeting lasting around 2 to 3 hours (virtual meetings are an option). However, the commitment may vary depending on your availability, and if you decide to take on additional duties.
Trustee do not need to live within the branch boundaries but occasional travel to Branch sites may be required from time to time.
About the National RSPCA
Founded in 1824 we have been saving animals for 200 years and are proud to be the oldest welfare charity around. It has always been our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion, so our volunteers and employees work tirelessly to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering.
Through our numerous campaigns, we seek to raise standards of care, and awareness of issues affecting animals today. We rely heavily on our volunteers who play a significant role in enabling us to carry out this important animal welfare work every day!
About the RSPCA Preston & District Branch
Over 80% of the animal welfare work of the RSPCA is carried out through local Branches which are run by staff and volunteers, supported by the RSPCA National Society.
Preston & District Branch has been affiliated with the National RSPCA for 150 years!
A separately registered charity looking after animals in the local area and engaging with the local community.
Our mission is to seek out safe homes for abandoned, neglected or abused animals who are nursed back to health, rehabilitated and found forever loving homes.
Preston & District Branch is part of a network of 140 branches, and 1 of only 8 in the North of England with an animal centre.
The rehoming centre is within the Preston area (close to JCN 31 of the M6).
RSPCA Preston & District Branch is a well established Branch with approximately 20 members of staff and 75 volunteers across 4 locations and raises all its funds locally through supporters and other income streams.
To continue helping animals in need the Branch also operates 3 charity shops in Longridge, Chorley and Penwortham (within our specified branch area) which bring in a regular income to keep our animal centre open.
Primary responsibilities of the Branch Trustee
- Appreciate and support the aims and policies of the RSPCA.
- Work in conjunction with fellow trustees and branch officers and jointly act in making decisions for the best interest of the branch and the RSPCA.
- In conjunction with your fellow trustees, ensure the proper management and control of all activities and decisions relating to any premises held or staff employed by the branch if applicable.
- Work with national RSPCA staff to ensure that the branch meets all minimum animal welfare standards (MAWS).
- In conjunction with your fellow trustees and Branch Partnership Manager write, adopt, monitor, and review a development plan setting out the short and long term aims of your branch.
- Actively participate in branch committee meetings and to attend the branch annual general meeting.
- Be aware of the outcome of regional board meetings and support local initiatives.
- Actively promote and advertise the society in an ongoing programme to recruit new branch trustees and volunteers and welcome new members.
What we are looking for in a volunteer:
- Ideally you would have some level of knowledge in the following areas-
- Financial, Human Resources, Health & Safety backgrounds or legal; Marketing communication including social media, PR, website;
- Fundraising including corporate fundraising, trust fund and grant applications;
- Local community and supporter relationships; Project management, business development
- Awareness of employment and/or charity legislation
- General management or business administration
These all can be useful to help ensure we have a sound and robust business model and long term strategic development plan, however, they are not essential.
We are looking for people who are creative, innovative, who have experience of or are part of groups and communities we want to attract, who can bring new ideas, different experiences and fresh perspectives to the board and to help put those ideas into action.
We are committed to creating a Board which is representative of our society and in particular, our community and surrounding areas so encourage people from any background to apply for any of our opportunities.
Ultimately we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare.
You will need to be able to work with people and have good interpersonal skills. You do not need to be an expert although commitment, common sense, and the ability to be objective are vital.
What we can offer you as a volunteer Branch Trustee
- We will provide you with a comprehensive trustee training course which will provide you with everything you need to carry out the role.
- Ongoing support is also provided by local and national RSPCA staff in addition to any additional training provided by the relevant branch.
- The platform to utilise your skills and experience to oversee the charity and make decisions that have a direct impact on local animal welfare.
- The opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals.
- A way to expand your professional and personal network through working with like-minded people.
Practical considerations
- Please also note that to become a Trustee, you will need to be aged 18 or over and a member of our branch for three months before you are eligible to be elected at our AGM.
- Trustees are elected for a 12-month term each year.
- Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
- Trustees must sign a Trustee Declaration of Willingness to Act to clarify that they are not disqualified from being a trustee and read the Charity Commission’s guidance for individuals who cannot be a trustee or senior manager of a charity.
- References will also be required.
We hope you are interested in volunteering for our branch!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are currently recruiting for a Chair of the Thames Chase Trust Board of Trustees. Our new Chair will help continue to develop and strengthen the organisation, share our vision and support enrichment, preservation, and stewardship of the Thames Chase Community Forest. Collaborating with the Board of Trustees, Deputy Chair, Staff and Volunteers their role will help shape the long-term sustainable future of Thames Chase Trust as a charity and serve as an ambassador for our cause.
We are also seeking to recruit new Trustee Board members. Candidates with a professional background and accustomed to and acting as an advocate along with an interest/concern for the green environment to complement the commercial, educational, and charitable experience of existing board members.
If you are interested in applying to become Chair of the Thames Chase Trust, or applying to become a trustee please submit a covering letter and CV outlining why you are interested, your experience and interests.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.