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At Doorstep Library, we’re dedicated to bringing the magic of books and the joy of reading directly into the homes of children who need our support.

With 1 in 4 children in the UK leaving primary school unable to read or write properly, we recruit and train in-person and online volunteers to introduce children from under-resourced areas to the pleasure of reading.

What’s Involved?

As a Doorstep Library reading volunteer, you’ll visit the same families via Zoom every week with eBooks to share with the children and encourage their love of reading.

You will:

• Handpick eBooks from our online portals based on the children’s age, interests, and reading level
• Join families via Zoom with your volunteer partner for 20-minute reading sessions  
• Make notes after the session to keep track of how the child/ren are progressing

Our unique home-based approach allows our volunteers to build trusting relationships with families, helping them to connect with the community and equip them with the skills they need to succeed later in life.

When and Where?

You can be based anywhere in the UK to become a Doorstep Library online volunteer.

• Time commitment: One evening a week (Regular Volunteer), one evening every other week (Semi-Regular Volunteer) or once every 3 weeks (Stand-In Volunteer) during school term times
• Hours per week: 2
• Days: Our projects run on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays from 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Skills/Experience Needed

• Be able to make a regular weekly commitment or once every 3 weeks for a Stand-In Volunteer during school term time
• Be compliant with our safeguarding procedures, complete an Enhanced DBS, Child Barred List check, and provide 2 references
• Enjoy spending time with children and believe in education for all
• Have comfortable fluency in English
• Be non-judgmental and respectful of a variety of lifestyles and children’s learning
• Have excellent communication skills – be able to listen to families and communicate effectively with Project Leaders (including via text/emails/calls with Doorstep Library staff)
• Be confident using technology – for connecting with families via Zoom and completing records
• Be organised – be able to multi-task in a multi-faceted role comprising of much more than solely reading to children
• Be reliable – always attending a pre-agreed session and giving plenty of notice in advance of absences
• Be friendly – to build good relationships with families, your volunteer partner and the rest of the team
• Be confident – to lead the session or mentor a new volunteer
• Be patient, persistent and flexible – tailoring your approach to each family’s needs

Doorstep Library is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and all those it comes into contact with. All volunteers undergo rigorous safer recruitment processes including specified interview questions, a DBS check, and the collection of written and/or verbal references.  Safeguarding training is a mandatory part of the induction process for all volunteers, and they are expected to always adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures.  

Are you passionate about Nursing, Social Work, or Community Development? Join Marie Curie as a Companion Volunteer and gain invaluable experience while making a meaningful impact.

As a Companion Volunteer, you'll provide one-on-one companionship and support to individuals with terminal illnesses and their families across the UK. Your dedication will not only enrich lives but also offer you a profound sense of fulfilment and professional growth.

Marie Curie is excited to launch our Companions in the Community Service, supporting individuals in their final year of life within care and nursing homes across Surrey. This pioneering service will complement the vital work of our Nursing Team and local community services, offering compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their loved ones.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Make a real difference and provide crucial emotional and practical support to those with life-limiting conditions.
• Enhance your skills in a supportive charity environment and connect with professionals in the healthcare sector.
• Engage with residents through regular visits, facilitate heartfelt conversations, and offer tailored support as needed.

Your Role as a Companion:

• Engage with residents by regularly visiting care homes to interact with and uplift residents.
• Create spaces for meaningful conversations about what truly matters to them.
• Offer support and provide companionship to those who are actively dying and assist with tasks like Advance Care Plans or ongoing needs.

Skills and Experience we’re looking for:

• Passionate and Empathetic with a genuine desire to support others during their end-of-life journey.
• Local Knowledge and/or residency in the Surrey community.
• Strong communication, active listening skills and the ability to build rapport.
• Basic IT skills for handling documentation and communication.

What You’ll Gain:

• Develop and refine your abilities in a charitable setting.
• Receive comprehensive induction, training and support.
• Connect with professionals and volunteers across the charity and healthcare sectors.
• Experience the profound satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives during a crucial time.

What We Ask of You:

• References and Documentation: Provide two non-family references and relevant identification documents.
• Commitment to Training: Adhere to all charity policies, complete induction and role-related training.

At Marie Curie, we are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and their families. We value diversity and are committed to treating all volunteers with respect and fairness.

Ready to make a difference? Join our team as a Companion Volunteer and contribute to a compassionate and supportive community.

We’re seeking new trustees to join our board. This is an exciting opportunity to help lead Big Leaf Foundation in the next phase of its development and to use your skills and experience to make a lasting difference to the lives of displaced young people in Surrey.

We are seeking individuals with:
o commitment to our vision, mission and values;
o excellent teamwork and leadership skills and effective decision-making;
o willingness to commit time and effort to the role;
o good, independent judgement, strategic vision and ability to communicate ideas;
o history of impartiality, fairness and commitment to promoting equality and diversity.

We particularly need individuals with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

o charity governance;
o risk management;
o data security and IT;

o diversity and inclusion;
o evaluation and reporting.

The statutory duties of a trustee are to:

o Ensure the organisation complies with its governing document.
o Ensure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.
o Ensure the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives – the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objectives, no matter how 'charitable' and 'worthwhile' those activities are.
o Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees' role in giving strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. o Safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
o Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
o Ensure the financial stability of the organisation.
o Protect and manage the property of the organisation and to ensure the proper investment of the organisation's funds.
o If the organisation employs staff, to appoint the Chief Executive Officer and monitor his or her performance.

In addition, with other trustees to hold the charity “in trust” for current and future beneficiaries by:

o Ensuring that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.

o Being responsible for the performance of the charity and for its “corporate” behaviour; ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.

o Acting as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.

o Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.

Trustees should make full use of any specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the board make good decisions and all trustees must adhere to our Trustee Code of Conduct.

Job description
Fantastic opportunity to make an impactful difference in women and girls lives by leading our social media department and content for the charity's social media platforms, monitoring performance and establishing and/or maintaining active social media accounts, in addition to researching and creating creative content for different social media channels.

What will you be doing?

• Creating and managing social media posts across all social media platforms e.g. Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube,TikTok, and X.
• Develop new, engaging informative content to educate, raise awareness and prevention, increase interest, attract supporters and encourage ambassadors.
• Working in conjunction with the Operations Manager, be responsible for posting original, high-quality content (three times per week) to improve our brand presence, grab the attention of our target audience and drive engagement.
• Assist with creating our new social media strategy 

What are we looking for?

• Commitment and passion to advocate and fight to end sexual explooitation and sex trafficking
• Clear understanding of social media platforms
• Innovative and creative leader
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and a positive can-do attitude.
• Knowledge of marketing is also desirable.

Skills, experience and qualities needed

• Creative Skills
• Canva Experience
• Commercial Awareness
• Creating Calendar
• Customer Service
• IT Skills
• Marketing and PR
• Research
• Team Working
• Written Communication Skills

- Up to 5 hours per week (remote)
- We request a minimum commitment of 1 year volunteering.

What difference will you make?

Joining our team will give you the opportunity to:

• Contribute to a good cause that makes a real difference to lives
• Make a lasting impact in lives and communities
• Provide education and information on a topic where the silence needs to be broken
• Be a voice for women and girls who cannot speak
• Use and share your skills and gain new skills and experience
• Be part of a friendly team of people

Please note that we will request references.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care. We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.

A bit about this role

As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising team leaders have the exciting and varied role of inspiring our fundraising volunteers to plan and deliver local fundraising events. Using their passion and imagination, they oversee a small team of fundraising volunteers who come together to raise the vital funds needed to cover costs such as veterinary bills and food. Our fundraising team leaders support their team of volunteers in all aspects of their roles, making sure our volunteers are happy, confident and supported.

What can you expect to be doing?

• Supporting and encouraging a team of fundraising volunteers in the Horsham and district area
• Planning fundraising events and activities with your team
• Allocating tasks before and during fundraising events
• Keeping financial records from fundraising events
• Encouraging and promoting a professional image of Cats Protection 
• Following policies and guidelines and ensuring licences and permits are obtained for events

A bit more information about this role and the team

• This is a flexible role. The amount of time you offer can work to your availability and convenience.
• You will need your own transport if you wish to attend events, ideally a car or van since items, stock and equipment will usually be needed.
• We ask that you complete training to support you in your role. This can be completed online if you have access to the internet and the necessary device (computer/laptop/tablet etc). Support can be offered or paper versions of much of the training if needed.

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping raise funds and awareness through organising local events. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.

We’re looking for someone with

• Great people skills and the ability to bring out the best in others
• Excellent organisational skills
• The ability to prioritise and delegate
• An appreciation of the importance of handling money and charity resources responsibly
• Fine-tuned communication skills and a passion for engaging with people within your local community
• Basic IT skills to use Cats Protection systems - training and support can be provided
• Committee volunteers need to be aged 18+

Time expectation

Our fundraising team leaders usually spend three to four hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.

Support, guidance and keeping you safe

At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.

The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care. We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.

A bit about this role

As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising team leaders have the exciting and varied role of inspiring our fundraising volunteers to plan and deliver local fundraising events. Using their passion and imagination, they oversee a small team of fundraising volunteers who come together to raise the vital funds needed to cover costs such as veterinary bills and food. Our fundraising team leaders support their team of volunteers in all aspects of their roles, making sure our volunteers are happy, confident and supported.

What can you expect to be doing?

• Supporting and encouraging a team of fundraising volunteers in the Crawley, Reigate and district area
• Planning fundraising events and activities with your team
• Allocating tasks before and during fundraising events
• Keeping financial records from fundraising events
• Encouraging and promoting a professional image of Cats Protection 
• Following policies and guidelines and ensuring licences and permits are obtained for events

A bit more information about this role and the team

• This is a flexible role. The amount of time you offer can work to your availability and convenience.
• There may be opportunities for your activities to be fully remote and/or admin based if you'd prefer.
• You will need your own transport if you wish to attend events, ideally a car or van since items, stock and equipment will usually be needed.
• We ask that you complete training to support you in your role. This can be completed online if you have access to the internet and the necessary device (computer/laptop/tablet etc). Support can be offered or paper versions of much of the training if needed.

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping raise funds and awareness through organising local events. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.

We’re looking for someone with

• Great people skills and the ability to bring out the best in others
• Excellent organisational skills
• The ability to prioritise and delegate
• An appreciation of the importance of handling money and charity resources responsibly
• Fine-tuned communication skills and a passion for engaging with people within your local community
• Basic IT skills to use Cats Protection systems - training and support can be provided
• Committee volunteers need to be aged 18+

Time expectation

Our fundraising team leaders usually spend three to four hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.

Support, guidance and keeping you safe

At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.

The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.

Family Lives was formed over forty years ago by volunteers with the aim of ensuring that all parents had somewhere to turn before they reach crisis point.

Remote Family Support Volunteer – Live Chat

We know that the right support at the right time makes all the difference. Family Lives provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families who are struggling.

Organisational values:

Mission: We build better family lives together.

Vision: Families should have access to active support and understanding. 

Values: Trustworthy, Compassionate and Collaborative

Purpose of the role: To be part of a flexible team providing empathic, caring and informed support to families, carers and others who use our services.

Live chat: is a free confidential service that is accessed via our website. Service users are offered emotional support, information and advice and guidance on a broad range of family issues.

Supervised by: The Shift Supervisor

 Activities: The volunteer will be fully supervised, supported and trained to provide the following activities:

·Provide emotional support to family members via our live chat service

·Use the Family Lives support model and tools to provide an empathic responses

·Ensure that all service users receive a high quality experience

·Sign post users to other agencies for information and additional support

·Complete conversation data records

·Alert the shift supervisor to any difficult situations

General: Volunteers should be willing to:

·Attend the relevant volunteer training

·Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the other policies and procedures of the organisation

·Participate in regular support, supervision meetings and learning sessions as agreed

For home based volunteers only:

·Volunteers will need a Laptop/PC, plug in headset with microphone, fast broadband and a private place to work from home

·Volunteers need to be IT/PC literate and confident troubleshooting should they have technical difficulties

 Time: We would be looking for volunteers to commit to one four-hour shift per week, plus attending training and supervision.

Location: working remotely from home

 You need to be a UK resident

Supervision and Support:

·Supervision during shifts

·Debrief after every shift

·1 to 1 supervision every 6 months

·Staff available outside of shift within office hours

·Annual review

The Benefits of Volunteering:

·Satisfaction in making a real and lasting difference to families who are struggling

·An opportunity to develop experience for CV and references. Family Lives is committed to helping volunteers develop their own learning and development, gaining new skills, knowledge or work experience

·Being part of a team of Family Lives volunteers and staff

·Personal development

·Opportunities to meet and interact with a wide range of people

·Out of pocket expenses reimbursed to a maximum of £10 per session if working from a centre

·Flexible hours

Volunteer Person Specification. We are looking for individuals who:

·Have experience of parenting/being in a parenting role or demonstrable experience of working with parents or children e.g. in their work, previous volunteering or a previous role

·Have an ability to respond empathically to emotional content

·Good written and verbal communication

·Have good keyboard skills and IT skills, with a minimum of 50 wpm

·Can demonstrate a willingness to question their own attitudes e.g. toward different forms of parenting

·Have a fluent, descriptive and expressive use of English

·Can remain open minded and non-judgemental

·Willing to commit to work within Family Lives’ policies, in particular our Confidentiality Policy and Risk of Harm Procedures

·Willing to commit to attending regular supervision and support sessions

·Willing to work as part of a team

·Willing to commit to a mutually agreed period or ideally a 12 months commitment to the organisation.

Typing Task Prior to Application for Live Chat

Prior to you submitting your application for a Live Chat Volunteer, we will require you to do a speed test, we ask for a minimum speed of 50 words per minute. 

Please take a screen shot and send it across with your application

You can have up to 3 attempts and decide which result you would like to forward as part of your application

Typing task

Go to the website typingtest

You are required to take the one minute typing test recording all of the results (speed, number of errors and adjusted speed).

We have remote voluntary call taker training groups the dates are below are you would need to be able to attend all 5 Modules from the training group.

January 2025 training dates:

Module 1 – Wednesday 22nd January

Module 2 – Wednesday 29th January

Module 3 – Wednesday 5th February

Module 4 – Wednesday 12th February

Module 5 – Wednesday 19th February

10am to 2pm

Please note that all roles offered are subject to a satisfactory DBS being obtained, you will receive details of documentation required prior to your training and this must all be in no later than the second session of your training.

Are you passionate about creating positive change in the world? Do you believe in the transformative power of education and technology? If so, we invite you to join us at Code Your Future (CYF), a UK-based non-profit organisation dedicated to training some of the most deprived members of society to become web developers and assisting them in starting careers in the tech industry. 

As we continue to expand our impact, we are seeking dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees and play a key role in shaping the future of our organisation. As a Trustee, you will provide invaluable guidance to ensure that our decisions are aligned with our mission and deeply rooted in the needs of our community.

If you're ready to make a difference and contribute your skills and experiences to a cause that truly matters, we encourage you to apply for the position of CYF Trustee. Together, we can make a lasting impact on communities worldwide. 

Candidate Profile:.

We are seeking to appoint a Trustee to join our board and enhance our strategic oversight, particularly in IT and Digital Technology. Your experience at a senior level managing teams within the tech industry will be invaluable in ensuring that CYF's mission is upheld through robust and innovative technology initiatives.

Main Responsibilities:

• Dedicate a minimum of 6-8 hours per month, including attendance at board meetings.
• Participate in 2 community events or classes per quarter.
• Review, approve, and monitor plans, budgets, and performance to ensure alignment with our goals.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Uphold strong ethics and confidentiality, disclosing any conflicts of interest.
• Support networking activities and facilitate potential partnerships.
• Stay informed about issues affecting the organisation.

Individual Trustee Requirements:

• A commitment to the mission of Code Your Future.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience.
• A willingness to meet the minimum time requirement.
• Integrity in all actions and decisions.
• Strategic vision to guide the organisation towards its goals.
• Good, independent judgement in decision-making processes.
• An ability to think creatively to address challenges and opportunities.
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship.
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to make decisions in the best interest of the charity.
• An understanding of financial statements and budgeting. 

Collective Skills and Experience:

Our recruitment process aims to ensure that, collectively, the board is composed of trustees with skills and experience in the following areas:

• Financial management: Ensuring effective stewardship of resources.
• Income generation strategies: Sustaining and growing funding streams.
• Business development and marketing expertise: Promoting CYF's mission and programmes.
• Charity law and governance knowledge: Ensuring compliance and best practices.
• Digital strategy and communication skills: Leveraging technology for outreach and impact.
• Understanding of social enterprise principles: Supporting sustainable growth.
• Human resource management experience: Overseeing organisational development and staff welfare.
• Ability to cultivate collaborative partnerships: Enhancing CYF's reach and effectiveness.
• Familiarity with social investment and impact assessment methodologies: Measuring and maximising CYF's social value.
• Experience as a CYF volunteer who understands the challenges of our trainees.
• Volunteering in a leadership role within CYF or similar organisations.

The purpose of the helpline is to provide comfort and support to service users experiencing difficulty in managing their condition – be that physical, mental or emotional support. The Helpline Volunteer role is key to delivering this mission as the primary call handler for service users. 

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of people? Join our team as a Helpline Volunteer and support the launch of our groundbreaking pilot helpline service! Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund for one year, you'll play a pivotal role in bringing to life the charity’s ambitious new pilot helpline service - the first of its kind across the UK.

Working alongside a dedicated team to drive forward our mission and make a real impact in the Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (DCM) community, you will be involved with a great charity team in a position where they will be able to help establish a new service that will greatly help many people across England. 

                                                                                  Role Overview

The Helpline Volunteer will:

• Handle calls from service users, providing an empathetic and supportive approach at all times

• Participate and engage in all necessary training to build knowledge of DCM

• Participate and actively engage in peer-to-peer learning sessions 

• Take ownership for personal learning and development to build knowledge and skills that will enable them to support service users

• Conduct themselves in line with the expectations set out in the charity’s code of conduct, and other relevant policies 

• Work collaboratively with other volunteers, offering peer to peer support and guidance wherever possible and appropriate 

The role:

At Myelopathy dot org – we want our service users to feel listened to and supported – and therefore it is important to build and maintain trust with each and every caller. This is achieved by ensuring all of our Volunteers approach their role with empathy – and that they maintain presence by actively listening to every caller. It is also essential to maintain confidentiality in line with the guidance set out in the Helpline Volunteer Toolkit, and our Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide Emotional Support: Listen in an empathetic and active way to service users, creating a safe space for them share 

• Offer Information and Resources: Provide information that could support their requirements and needs – directing them to professional support and services where appropriate 

• Maintain Confidentiality: Uphold a high standard when it comes to managing sensitive information in line with the charity’s Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Policy 

• Follow Processes: Adhere to the charity’s processes and procedures – including crisis management – seeking support from the Helpline Service Manager as needed 

• Maintain Records: keep notes and key information relating to cases as necessary to support with ongoing case management.

Person specification

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent communication skills – including actively listening without judgement, and the ability to convey information clearly 

• High levels of empathy and compassion – showing genuine concern for the well-being of service users and their circumstances

• Problem solving skills – identifying resources, advice and solutions as needed 

• Teamwork – ability to collaborate and work with others in a mutually supportive environment 

• IT skills - As this role will include inputting data and notes onto a software (which you will be fully trained on with 24/7 support access), being comfortable with this sort of work is a bonus 

Personal Qualities:

• An empathetic and resourceful individual, passionate about our cause and eager to make an impact. We are passionate about improving care for people with DCM, we want volunteers who can help add to this passion and inspire others they work with. 

• A strong team player who can support their fellow volunteers and embody the values of the charity. You may be the first contact that many people with DCM have with the charity, therefore it’s important that you and as a result the helpline reflect the values of the charity.

• Experience working with vulnerable people is beneficial but not essential

Would you like to have fun in your local area and get reimbursed for your time? We are always looking for caring and compassionate people to take out a local child or young person for fun activities.

Right now we are looking for applicants in the South Wales area for a fabulous young person who enjoys marvel, climbing, cinema, food and chats. They would prefer a male, but we have other young people who would fit well with a female volunteer.

Activities can include things like: playing football in the park, trampolining, cinema, food, swimming, climbing, play centres, beach, cycling, board game cafes, escape rooms, circus, shows, concerts, go karting etc.

We reimburse reasonable expenses, including travel, for you and your young person up to around £40 a month.

Preferred experience:
- Driving and use of a car due to sometimes rural locations. (We are unlikely to be able to find you a suitable match if you do not drive.)
- Ability to communicate in English.
- Basic IT skills for completing reports and submitting receipts via an easy to use App.

Benefits:
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
- Gain valuable experience in supporting children and families.
- Access to online training portal with hundreds of courses. - Access to local authority training.
- All travel and reasonable documented expenses reimbursed.

If you are passionate about helping others and making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.

Are you looking to make a real difference in someone's life? Join our dedicated team at Marie Curie as a Companion Volunteer, and provide invaluable one-on-one companionship and support to individuals with terminal illnesses and their families across the UK.

Marie Curie Companion is a professional service provided by trained volunteers who offer one-to-one companionship and support to people with a terminal illness and their families. The service would not be able to reach those most in need if it was not for the commitment and hard work of the volunteers delivering the service.

Companion Volunteers provide companionship and emotional support, practical support, short breaks for carers and help with signposting for information and support.

What You’ll Do:

As a Companion Volunteer, you will offer:

• Provide a listening ear, engage in everyday conversations, help with small daily tasks, and offer emotional support to clients and their families.
• Spend quality time with those you’re supporting, whether at their home, in a care home, or out in the community.
• Allow primary caregivers to take short breaks, giving them time to rest and recharge.
• Drive clients to pre-arranged medical appointments or for short trips out.

Why Volunteer with Us?

• Your commitment and compassion will provide comfort and joy to individuals and families during challenging times.
• We offer full training and continuous support to ensure you feel confident and prepared in your role.
• Join a passionate and supportive team of over 6,500 volunteers who are making a difference every day.
• We have volunteer roles available throughout the UK, allowing you to find a position that fits your schedule and location.

Your Responsibilities:

• Conduct weekly visits as agreed with the Volunteer Coordinator.
• Report significant changes or happenings to your manager.
• Submit regular visit reports and update relevant systems.
• Attend individual sessions, training, and group events as required.
• Represent the Marie Curie Companion service positively.

About Marie Curie:

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. At Marie Curie, we provide expert care, guidance, and support to people living with terminal illnesses and their families. We are committed to ensuring a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding environment for our volunteers and staff.

Our Commitment to You:

Marie Curie is dedicated to safeguarding all our people from harm and creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We are a Stonewall champion and encourage applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives, and lived experiences.

SKILLS

• A friendly and sensitive – a good listener

• Patience, empathy, self-awareness and emotional stability

• Excellent listening skills and an ability to build a rapport with others

• Commitment and reliability - able to keep appointments and volunteer for 3 hours (approx.) a week

• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality

• Willing to be flexible to the needs of the individual

• Mature perspective on life and death

• Willingness to learn and operate within the boundaries of the role

• Respect for individuals, regardless of their race, gender, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation and marital status

About Pain Concern

Pain Concern is a charity providing information and support to people with pain and those who care for them, whether family, friends or healthcare professionals. Visit our website to find out more about what we do, including our Airing Pain radio programme, Pain Matters magazine, information helpline, community pain education sessions and our research and campaigning work.

All pain is unpleasant, but for the 7.8 million people in the UK living with long-term pain it is a part of everyday life. It diminishes quality of life more than any other condition, leading often to loss of work, depression and disability. Anyone at any age can develop persistent pain and you will very probably know somebody affected. Although there is usually no cure, people who receive the appropriate treatment, information and support can manage their condition effectively with life changing results

Role purpose

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our social media team to help raise awareness of chronic pain and the work of Pain Concern to reach more people in need of the support we offer.

What you would be doing

• Help develop social media campaigns and day-to-day activities;

• Manage presence in social networking across all platforms;

• Prepare graphics for sharing across channels

• Monitor the impact of social media campaigns; Analyse, review and report on effectiveness of campaigns in an effort to maximize the charity’s reach.

• Scheduling and posting social media content 

• Capture and report on monthly data from across all social media platforms

Is this role right for me?

We are looking for an individual who possesses some or all of the below experiences, skills and qualities.

• Excellent communication skills

• Good knowledge and understanding of social media platforms

• Knowledge of marketing

• Strong IT skills and knowledge of MS Office

• Attention to detail

• Knowledge of / interest in pain and long-term conditions 

Availability and location

• Minimum 2-4 hours per week

• Volunteer from our office at Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh EH15 3HS or from your own location

Benefits to you

• Experience volunteering as part of a friendly team

• Meet new people

• Build on your employability skills

• Training and a dedicated volunteer line manager looking after you

• A job reference after 3 months of volunteering.

• Satisfaction of giving a valuable service to the community

• On-site car parking

• Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our Volunteer Policy

How do I apply?

For more information, please visit our website

Volunteer Fundraising team leader

Thank you for your interest to become a Fundraising Team Leader Volunteer at Cats Protection!

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.

Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care.

We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, employees and supporters.

A bit about this role:

As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising team leaders have the exciting and varied role of inspiring our fundraising volunteers to plan and deliver local fundraising events. Using their passion and imagination, they oversee a small team of fundraising volunteers who come together to raise the vital funds needed to cover costs such as veterinary bills and food. Our fundraising team leaders support their team of volunteers in all aspects of their roles, making sure our volunteers are happy, confident and supported.

What can you expect to be doing?

· Supporting and encouraging a team of fundraising volunteers

· Planning fundraising events and activities with your team

· Allocating tasks before and during fundraising events

· Keeping financial records from fundraising events

· Encouraging and promoting a professional image of Cats Protection 

· Following policies and guidelines and ensuring licences and permits are obtained for events

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping raise funds and awareness through organising local events. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.

We're looking for someone with:

· Great people skills and the ability to bring out the best in others

· Excellent organisational skills

· The ability to prioritise and delegate

· An appreciation of the importance of handling money and charity resources responsibly

· Fine-tuned communication skills and a passion for engaging with people within your local community

· Basic IT skills to use Cats Protection systems - training and support can be provided

· Committee volunteers need to be aged 18+

Time expectation

Our fundraising team leaders usually spend three to four hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.

Support, guidance and keeping you safe

At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.

The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.

Role Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an impoortant departments in our organisation, working with the team on fundraising efforts while gaining valuable experience within Emerge Worlwide. We are looking for an individual with the passion and drive for fundraising, to help the organisation reach our fundraising goals and enable us to achieve the crucial work we do in raising awareness and prevention against sexual exploitation and sex trafficking.

We make an impactful difference in the lifes of children, young people, women and professionals as well as organisations and businesses. There has been a 10% increase in sexual exploitation and sex trafficking against children (NSPCC 2022), and 99% of victims in the commercial sex industry are female (Unseen).  We desire to provide free training so as many women and girls are trained, enabling increased protection against this horrific crime. 

As a volunteer fundraiser, you’ll be instrumental in the organisation securing the essential funds that allow Emerge Worldwide to reach more people, including supporting and empowering victims and survivors. Your efforts will directly contribute to us offering services to the most vulnerable people. 

What are we looking for?

We’re seeking volunteers with experience in fundraising, fundraising research to help drive our fundraising efforts and expand our support network, including sponsorship. Any expereince in bid writing is desirable. We are also seeking volunteers who have event planning and project planning experience. 

This role will include:

● Researching funding and sponsorship opportunities.

● Exploring additional fundraising opportunities and strategies.

● Developing a simple donor journey and stewardship plan to engage supporters, providing ways to deepen their connection with our charity.

● Assisting in the planning and organisation of fundraising activities and events.

● Reaching out to businesses and companies for potential partnerships and donation opportunities.

● Supporting the promotion of our fundraising initiatives and activities.

● Assisting with online fundraising efforts.

● Contributing creative fundraising ideas to boost engagement and donations.

● Collaborating with our Social Media team to create engaging content and campaigns that promote our fundraising efforts, increase visibility, and inspire community support.

We are looking for volunteers who have:

● A track record in delivering successful fundraising.

● Experience of fundraising in the charity sector is desirable but not essential.

● Experience in planning successful events and activities.

● Good knowledge of the current fundraising landscape and interest in keeping up to date with fundraising trends.

● Reliable, organised with good timekeeping.

● Able to work independently and proactively as well as in a team.

● Clear and confident in communication.

● Excellent working knowledge and comprehension of written English.

What you will gain:

This role provides a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fundraising, bid writing (where applicable), and event planning. You’ll develop valuable skills in building partnerships, communication, and project management—skills that are highly sought after across many sectors. In addition to gaining practical experience, you’ll be part of a passionate and supportive team, working closely with experienced professionals who are eager to help you grow, share their expertise, and celebrate your achievements.

By volunteering with us, you’ll experience the profound impact of helping your community receive awareness, prevention and interventions that will help safeguard and protect them against sexual exploitation and sex trafficking, as well as empowering and supporting victims and survivors. This is a perfect role for anyone looking to start or advance a career in the charity sector, communications, or event management, as well as for those who want to make a meaningful difference with their skills.

We are a welcoming team, dedicated to creating a positive and engaging volunteer experience where you’ll feel valued, inspired, and empowered to bring your ideas to life.

Please note that we will request references, and a DBS check will be required due to the nature of our work.