Volunteer Roles

We are working in partnership with Connect: North Korea, a UK-based organisation established in 2018 to address the complex challenges North Koreans face in building new lives once they’ve reached safety in a free country. The charity now has a global aim: enabling every person who escaped the oppression of North Korea, to heal, grow, and live the life they choose through holistic support programmes. 

Connect: North Korea are actively developing their Board and are now seeking a Treasurer to help continue their growth from a small community start-up into a high-impact, well-renowned, and sustainable international organisation. The Treasurer will join a collaborative and ambitious team and will be responsible for providing strategic support related to financial management and overseeing robust financial processes and governance for continued growth. Individuals are sought who have a strong to commitment to social and racial justice. 

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate:

• Minimum of 3 years in a senior finance role.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of refugee support and charity governance, and/or lived experience of migration is desired, although not essential. 

The Treasurer can serve for an initial term of three years and will have the opportunity to be re-appointed for a second term (maximum of six years). Board meetings are held four times a year in addition to an away day and sub-committee meetings. All reasonable expenses will be covered by the charity. We anticipate a 2–3-hour monthly time commitment. 

If you do not match the criteria for this role, please don’t be put off from applying - training and support can be agreed for the right candidate.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your expression of interest should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: London/Online

Closing date: 13th April 2025

Charisma is reviewing expressions of interest on a rolling basis. 

Interviews with Connect: North Korea: TBC

Volunteer Shop Assistant

Various hours per week available

Saint Michael’s Hospice Boroughbridge Shop

Saint Michael’s Hospice Charity Stores are at the heart of our communities, bringing local people together to make a difference.

This is a volunteer role to support the shop team to drive forward a top selling sales culture on the shop floor, to ensure required targets are achieved, and customers and donors receive the highest standards of customer service.

As a volunteer shop assistant, you will strive to provide the highest quality customer service, enticing shoppers and further boosting engagement within the local area. You will thrive in a high-energy environment, driving the team to meet targets and boost standards by your example. Part of the role will involve identifying new opportunities for boosting shop growth or preventing waste. Excellent communication skills are vital, to both express these potential improvements and maintain a positive relationship with customers.

Skill at visual merchandising and a well-rounded knowledge of fashion, collectables, and marketplace trends will further enhance your push for a high-selling shop environment.

If you would like the opportunity to make a significant difference to local people, feel valued and respected for your creativity and hard work, and volunteer with a warm, friendly, and simply remarkable team; we would love to hear from you.

Please see the attachment for the full Role Description and Person Specification

You will be volunteering for an organisation that is driven, caring, and responsive and you will be playing an important role in enabling us to provide our highly valued services to the people of Harrogate, Hambleton, and Richmondshire Districts.

At North Yorkshire Hospice Care we believe that children, young people and adults should never experience abuse of any kind. Every member of our organisation has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all who encounter our services. We aim to keep people safe and to operate our services in a way that protects them; to make reporting concerns as easy as possible and respond quickly; to listen to all worries and work in partnership with individuals and agencies. All our staff and volunteers receive annual training on both adults and children/young people’s safeguarding.

We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population. All volunteer appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being obtained including successful volunteers being potentially required to undertake a DBS Check suitable for the role that you will be performing.Disclosure expenses will be met by the employer.

North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a registered charity in England and Wales (518905) with a family of services operating as Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’, Saint Michael’s Hospice, and Talking Spaces. North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (2121179).

For more information on the role, please contact us and we can arrange for you to have an informal discussion, or please click Apply and you will be forwarded to our website, where a full Role Description is available. Please be aware we reserve the right to close a vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified. Volunteers must also have the right to volunteer in the United Kingdom.

 Our Values at Work

North Yorkshire Hospice Care is clear about who we are, what we do and why we do it. It is our vision; mission and values that underpin this understanding and all three of these areas continue to evolve as we develop in response to the changing world around us.

We have re-examined our values with our stakeholders seeking to define a sense of who we are today. The result? A set of 10 values/behaviours that crystallize this thinking and act as a yardstick for our thinking and actions.

This shared set of values helps guide our decisions, actions and behaviours and is at the core of our collective aspiration to live in a community where everyone gets the care they need to live their last years, months and days with respect and dignity.

NB: This list is not exclusive or exhaustive but captures those values/behaviours currently at the top of our agenda.

• We put the people who use our services at the heart of everything we do
• We are caring and compassionate
• We are personal and supportive in our approach
• We engage positively
• We are responsive
• We are driven to do better
• We are fair
• We are professional
• We work collaboratively
• We are accountable

We are looking for new Trustees: Elmbridge CAN is a community-based, volunteer-powered charity, based in Elmbridge, Surrey, UK. We aim to build a culture of welcome to all displaced people within our local area and support them as they build new lives here.

We were formed in 2016 in the midst of the Syrian refugee crisis and have grown significantly to meet the needs of further arrivals, particularly those people displaced by the withdrawal of US and European forces from Afghanistan and those who have left Ukraine following the Russian invasion. We have a small paid staff team (equivalent to 5 FTE), and a volunteer board of 6 trustees. We have over 80 active volunteers and support approximately 300 displaced families, all of whom have been through their own unique and difficult journey.  Our work includes running community ESOL classes and local drop-in hubs, and supporting a number of individual one-to-one volunteer placements where community members help with job searching, homework help, local orientation and much more.

We are now looking to increase the size and scope of our Trustee Board to reflect and consolidate the growth and sustainability of the charity. 

We are looking for trustees who:

• Share our passion for welcoming those fleeing terror and violence in their home countries

• Have a background in charity trusteeship / other third sector management, safeguarding or risk management, or other relevant experience

• We always very much welcome applications from people who have experience of being displaced or of the UK asylum system. 

Our trustees

• Provide overall governance, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Charity Commission / Companies House requirements

• Are responsible for guiding and shaping the strategy of Elmbridge CAN

• Are responsible for the responsible financial management and sustainability of our charity 

• Provide support and guidance to our paid staff and volunteers

• Commit to attending trustee meetings in the evening about 5 times per year, generally in person but there may be scope to join online

• Have an opportunity to volunteer in areas of their interest and expertise.

Please apply with a CV and covering letter.

At Watford & Three Rivers Refugee Partnership, our objective is to provide practical and emotional support, ultimately helping our clients achieve a sustainable position as full members of our society. Many of our clients are destitute, homeless and have no access to assistance from the government. Our mission is to provide access to advice and essential services until statutory services are in place.

Volunteering at the Drop-In centre provides an opportunity for you to help our refugee clients with any issues they might have. We have sessions running every Tuesday between 11am and 1pm at St Mary’s Church, High Street, Watford. The Drop-In provides an opportunity for refugee clients to come and discuss any issues they have and to be listened to by one of our volunteers. Many of our clients are likely to have lived here for a while but an issue or crisis in their lives means that they need to discuss it and seek some help. They may also be in the process of seeking asylum. We can provide advice and sometimes resolve their issue there and then and at other times we refer them to another agency or invite them to come back once their issue has been looked into.

The Drop-In Centre could not function without our team of committed volunteers, and we are always looking for additional help.

Full training given on starting the role as well as regular training sessions and continual support from more experienced volunteers.

Responsibilities:

· Help with filling in forms and interpreting official documents.

· Liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies.

· Referring clients for follow up action by our Case Review Team and linking them with a befriender.

· Referring clients to our partner solicitor who specialises in immigration law and comes to the Drop-In 4th Tuesday of the month.

· Advice on how to access appropriate housing and free food in the area.

· Access to the charity’s other services, such as free English classes.

Requirements:

· Able to attend at least one Tuesday Drop-In a month.

· Complete training as required and attend bi-monthly volunteer support meetings.

Skills:

· An ability to communicate and empathise with people from a variety of backgrounds and needs.

· Basic IT skills.

· Assist clients in accessing essential services such as legal, housing, financial and food.

· Can work well as part of a team.

· Enthusiasm to help refugee clients.

Desirable experience: 

· Previous volunteering experience.

· Previous experience working in a people-facing role.

If you are interested in becoming a Drop-In volunteer please apply via Charity Jobs or contact us and a volunteer coordinator will contact you to discuss this further.

Volunteer Graphic Designers Needed! Join an Exciting Social Isolation Citizenship Project

Do you have a flair for creativity and a passion for making a difference? We're looking for talented volunteer graphic designers to support a unique and innovative social isolation citizenship project!

About the Project

Imagine a world where participants create their own country and national identity, fostering a sense of belonging and community. Our project aims to combat social isolation by empowering individuals to design their own nations, complete with flags, emblems, and cultural symbols.

Role & Responsibilities

As a volunteer graphic designer, you will:

• Collaborate with participants to bring their creative visions to life.

• Design national symbols, flags, and other identity elements.

• Provide guidance and support to ensure participants' ideas are beautifully realized.

• Contribute to the creation of promotional materials to showcase the project.

What We're Looking For

• Creative Passion: A love for graphic design and a keen eye for detail.

• Empathy & Patience: Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and understand their unique stories.

• Collaboration Skills: Willingness to work closely with participants and other team members.

• Commitment: Availability to dedicate some hours each week to the project.

What's in it for You?

• Make an Impact: Help combat social isolation and foster a sense of community.

• Expand Your Portfolio: Showcase your work in a meaningful and innovative project.

• Be Part of a Movement: Join a team of passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference.

About SUNSHINE

We are SUNSHINE, an inspiring grassroots community charity with a mission to make a BIG impact. Our aim is to bring people together, spread happiness, and nurture community spirit through initiatives that build relationships, enhance wellbeing, and transform lives. We focus on supporting those at risk and living in social isolation, ensuring they have access to our support when they need it most.

At SUNSHINE, we’re more than a charity; we’re a movement driven by compassion, dedication, and a shared vision. Our goal? To change the world—one smile at a time—with passionate, dedicated, and inspiring people at the heart of everything we do.

How to Apply

Ready to embark on this creative journey? Send us your portfolio and a brief introduction about yourself. We can't wait to see your amazing work and welcome you to our project!

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with VoiceAbility.

About VoiceAbility

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations. 

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

Why Volunteer with VoiceAbility

Volunteering with VoiceAbility allows you to make a difference in your local community, allowing us to help and support everyone to have a voice that counts.  The roles we have available will challenge you, developing your communication skills, allowing you to gain professional experience that can be used in your future career, learn new things about yourself and others, meet new people, and have fun.

Volunteer Positions Available

We're recruiting for the following voluntary positions:

• Relevant Persons' Representative (RPR) Support Volunteer
• Hospital Visitor Volunteer

Relevant Person’s Representative (RPR) Support Volunteers

People in care homes should have a voice to communicate their needs wishes and wants. Some people need support with this, but don’t have friends and family available to assist them.  This means they’re entitled to have support from an RPR and volunteer, who are there to make sure they get the care they deserve.  Your role as an RPR Support Volunteer is to collaborate with the VoiceAbility RPR to make sure a person’s views are listened to when decisions are made about their care. 

As an RPR Support Volunteer you might: 

• Visit people in their care home, to make sure they’re getting the right care and support
• Talk with them about their feelings, thoughts and wishes
• Raise concerns
• Keep detailed notes and records
• Make a real difference to someone’s life 

Hospital Visitor Volunteer 

Hospital Visitor volunteers visit hospital settings to ensure that people detained under the Mental Health Act are aware that they have a legal right to an IMHA qualified advocate.  The volunteers are instrumental in ensuring that clients get access to an advocate and can also support the work that advocates undertake. 

As a hospital volunteer, you might:

• hold drop-in sessions
• attend events and ward meetings at local facilities
• share information
• assist people to request advocacy support by completing a form online or calling our contact centre

Volunteering opportunities are available Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17:00.  You will need to be over 18 years old and be living in the UK.

Safeguarding Commitment Statement

VoiceAbility are committed to safeguarding all clients who access our services. All Volunteers will be required to undertake a DBS check at the appropriate level and provide contact details for a minimum of two referees in line with our safer recruitment practice.

ED&I Statement

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.

How to register your expression of interest

To find out more click on “Apply Now” and fill out our short expression of interest form.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with VoiceAbility.

About VoiceAbility

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations. 

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

Why Volunteer with VoiceAbility

Volunteering with VoiceAbility allows you to make a difference in your local community, allowing us to help and support everyone to have a voice that counts.  The roles we have available will challenge you, developing your communication skills, allowing you to gain professional experience that can be used in your future career, learn new things about yourself and others, meet new people, and have fun.

Volunteer Positions Available

We're recruiting for the following voluntary positions:

• Relevant Persons' Representative (RPR) Support Volunteer
• Hospital Visitor Volunteer

Relevant Person’s Representative (RPR) Support Volunteers

People in care homes should have a voice to communicate their needs wishes and wants. Some people need support with this, but don’t have friends and family available to assist them.  This means they’re entitled to have support from an RPR and volunteer, who are there to make sure they get the care they deserve.  Your role as an RPR Support Volunteer is to collaborate with the VoiceAbility RPR to make sure a person’s views are listened to when decisions are made about their care. 

As an RPR Support Volunteer you might: 

• Visit people in their care home, to make sure they’re getting the right care and support
• Talk with them about their feelings, thoughts and wishes 
• Raise concerns 
• Keep detailed notes and records 
• Make a real difference to someone’s life 

Hospital Visitor Volunteer 

Hospital Visitor volunteers visit hospital settings to ensure that people detained under the Mental Health Act are aware that they have a legal right to an IMHA qualified advocate.  The volunteers are instrumental in ensuring that clients get access to an advocate and can also support the work that advocates undertake. 

As a hospital volunteer, you might:

• hold drop-in sessions
• attend events and ward meetings at local facilities
• share information
• assist people to request advocacy support by completing a form online or calling our contact centre

Volunteering opportunities are available Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17:00.  You will need to be over 18 years old and be living in the UK.

Safeguarding Commitment Statement

VoiceAbility are committed to safeguarding all clients who access our services. All Volunteers will be required to undertake a DBS check at the appropriate level and provide contact details for a minimum of two referees in line with our safer recruitment practice.

ED&I Statement

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.

How to register your expression of interest

To find out more click on “Apply Now” and fill out our short expression of interest form.

Working in partnership, Buckinghamshire Council and Garden Organic are excited to champion waste prevention as part of the Waste Busters Programme. Together, we recruit, train and support residents, equipping them with the skills and confidence to share waste prevention messages in their own communities and networks. Volunteers are based around the county, supported by a dedicated coordinator and provided not only with training but also a suite of leaflets and resources designed to promote key aspects of waste prevention; Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Compost, and Recycle.

What does it involve?

Waste Busters are volunteers who, for example, might encourage people in their local community to compost their kitchen and garden waste, give talks explaining the right things to put in the right bins, attend events sharing meal plans to reduce food waste.

Anyone can be a Waste Buster, you don’t have to be an expert in any of the topics. You’ll join a network of likeminded volunteers, and with training and support from a local coordinator, together we can make a difference across Buckinghamshire.

How much commitment do I have to make?

There is no absolute commitment, we appreciate your support sharing the projects messages, however you choose to do it. Some volunteers will spend around 30 hours each year. These hours include all travel and preparation time. This figure however is not a requirement and your volunteering may be entirely within your own setting, adding value to your organisation or groups waste prevention activities.

Is this for you?

We’re looking for volunteers with an interest in waste prevention and ‘doing the right thing’ with the waste we produce, people that care about the environment and the impact of climate change.

You don’t need to know anything about waste reduction. We will provide training, skills and support to equip you with the confidence to go on to share these skills with others.

With your support we will engage and inspire more people across Buckinghamshire to think about their waste and hopefully produce less.

To apply:

For more information about the role and how to apply, please visit the volunteer page on our website.

Youth Leaders work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units. By organising a mixed weekly programme, this role will support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Leaders also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.

You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

Pursuing the role

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:

• Welcome Event (Induction) - 25/04/2025 at Barton Unit
• Youth Leader will be required to attend all relevant training courses and complete all relevant on-line learning courses required for the role.

Closing date for these opportunities is: Monday 10th March 2025

The National Park City Foundation is looking for several new Trustees to join our board in 2025. Our Trustees volunteer their time and bring their experience and expertise to support our long term grassroots movement for everyone making our cities greener, healthier, and wilder.

The National Park City Foundation (Charity no. 1173267) is a fast growing and dynamic charity and we’re looking for passionate and committed Trustees who share our vision of cities teeming with wildlife, where everyone can benefit from exploring, playing and learning outdoors. 

London became the world’s first National Park City in 2019 and our Charter (co-created with contributions from people in 50 counties) sets out how we collectively share the ambition, responsibility, and power to make our cities places where people and nature are better connected. 

Across London we celebrate and support the work of hundreds of grassroots organisations, and convene our community of volunteer Rangers who lead efforts to connect people and nature in their own neighbourhoods. 

The Foundation actively supports other cities to become National Park Cities including Adelaide in Australia, that joined in 2021, and Breda in the Netherlands, and Chattanooga in the USA who will both become National Park Cities later this year. Our growing global movement encompasses another dozen cities on the journey including Southampton, Glasgow, Cardiff and Belfast in the UK.

You will be part of an energised Board of Trustees full of ambition, supported by a motivated staff team, hundreds of committed volunteers and growing support from people and organisations around the globe.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the ongoing development of the National Park City movement, at a time of increasing momentum in London, and rapidly growing interest from other cities in undertaking the journey.

In this round of recruitment we would like to appoint several new Trustees including a new Treasurer who has a relevant mix of financial, legal and / or charity governance experience. We’re interested in people who have experience of building and organising within local communities in London and elsewhere, partnership development and fundraising, along with an interest in nature and biodiversity and working with young people and grassroots organisations.

No recruiters please – direct applications only.

Responsibilities

As a Trustee on our Board you will be passionate about, and believe in, our vision and you will be joining and fully participating in a unique and inspirational community of changemakers and storytellers, active across London and increasingly around the world.

You will be collectively responsible for ensuring that we deliver on our charitable objectives and that we meet and comply with our legal and governance requirements. If you’ve not been a charity Trustee before we recommend you review the government guidance here. 

You do not need to have a university degree or particular qualifications to apply for this role, and we’ll provide you with additional training and mentoring in how to deliver your obligations as a Trustee, especially if this is your first time in such a role.

You'll be expected to attend up to six board meetings a year, either in-person at our central London visitor centre or occasionally online. We estimate that you’d need to spend between 12 and 18 days per year on National Park City Foundation work.

You'll also have the opportunity to participate in and contribute to one or more of our working groups, and occasional task groups, which include Fundraising, Governance and Finance, Movement Building, Research and Learning, Partnerships, and International.

You’ll be expected to work closely with our paid staff team, and support and engage with our volunteers including our amazing Ranger community across London.

We'll look to you for occasional help and guidance between meetings on the subject matter and experience you bring to the board, and there will be ample opportunity to represent the Foundation externally through attendance at events, talks, and networking.

Trustee appointments are usually for two consecutive terms of three years each, with opportunities for short extensions to better manage turnover and continuity.

These roles are unpaid, however we can cover expenses including travel, subsistence, and the costs of childcare to attend meetings. We offer flexibility around your other work or family commitments. 

Trustee Requirements

For this round of recruitment we expect to appoint at least three Trustees with a mix of skills and experience essential for the ongoing development of our charity.

Treasurer

We would like to appoint a Trustee to act as our Treasurer, with significant financial, legal, or charity governance experience. Our Treasurer will be responsible for:

• Overseeing our financial and legal obligations as a charity and supporting work to ensure the board are up to date and engaged with Governance and Financial Matters.
• Chairing our Governance and Finance Committee who meet at least six times per year ahead of each Board meeting.
• Advising and supporting the Executive Director on the overall governance and financial management of the charity.
• Working with our finance team to ensure we prepare accurate and up to date financial reporting including monthly management reports, board reports, and annual accounts.

Movement Building and Grassroots Organising

We would like to appoint at least one Trustee with deep and relevant experience of grassroots organising, community development, and movement building. You’ll contribute by:

• Shaping the growth of our local community partnerships across London and other cities in the UK.
• Supporting our staff team and volunteers in enhancing and improving the value and impact of our Ranger programme and community.
• Bringing connections and understanding in how to grow and engage with active community members in ways that support diversity, inclusivity and equity.
• Sharing your understanding of how to develop a generous, active and supportive community amongst National Park Cities around the world.

Fundraising and Commercial Partnerships

We would like to appoint at least one Trustee who can assist with our partnership development and fundraising from corporate and commercial partners. You will help us by:

• Supporting organisation-wide fundraising efforts, helping to identify and assess potential funding sources;
• Sharing your experience in business development, identifying and framing approaches for potential partnerships;
• Helping us connect with senior stakeholders amongst potential UK and international partners, institutions and representatives of central, regional and local government.

Diversity is key to the success of our movement and we’re keen to hear from people with different perspectives, backgrounds, skills and experience. We believe everyone should have an equal voice in the future of our cities and everyone should benefit from easy access to high-quality urban greenspaces. 

We will seek to reach as many people as possible with this call for Trustees and will review and consider all applications received. We’ll brief our selection panel in best practice recruitment and will set up a check and challenge to counter any discrimination or unconscious bias.

Not sure you tick all the boxes? Please apply anyway as we want to hear from a wide range of potential candidates.

How to Apply

The application deadline is 12 noon on Wednesday 12th March.

We will contact shortlisted applicants by Wednesday 19th March. 

We will carry out initial short interviews online, prior to full interviews in the two weeks following 24th March with a view to appointing at least three candidates by early April.

To apply please send us a copy of your CV, along with a cover letter of no more than two A4 pages outlining your suitability for this role and also please include answers to the following three questions:

1. Considering your own skills and experience which of the Trustee roles are you most suited to and why?
2. How would you explain the benefits of connecting with urban nature to a friend or colleague?
3. Why should more cities seek to become National Park Cities?

We will ask you to please fill out our anonymous Diversity Questionnaire along with your application.

Selection Process

Initial shortlisting will be carried out by our Trustee and staff panel, who will score candidates’ CVs and responses to the application questions and agree a shortlist of candidates for interview.

Interviews will be conducted by a panel of current Trustees, initially via video conference, and then in-person for second round interviews. Unfortunately we may not be unable to provide feedback to all applicants not initially shortlisted.

We will do our best to accommodate any adjustments requested by candidates.

We will keep shortlisted and interviewed candidates up to date throughout the process as we determine how many Trustee roles we expect to fill in this round.

We will run reference / background checks for each of the shortlisted successful candidates with the aim of joining our next scheduled board meeting on 24th April 2025.

Treasurer - Trustee Board

Citizens Advice Liverpool (Wavertree), Picton Road, Liverpool, UK

What will you do?

In addition to fulfilling the responsibilities of a Trustee, the Treasurer plays a vital role in overseeing Citizens Advice Liverpool’s financial matters. You will ensure that proper financial measures, controls and procedures are established and maintained and provide regular reports to the Board regarding the financial status of the organisation.

What skills do you need to have?

• Understand and accept the responsibilities and liabilities as trustees
• Have financial qualifications or experience
• Possess a solid understanding of charity financial management in the UK which includes charity finances, fundraising, financial consequences and pension schemes
• Have the ability to analyse and interpret financial information effectively.
• Be non-judgmental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to exercise good independent judgment and if necessary to make difficult recommendations
• Excellent numeracy skills to understand accounts
• Be able to explain complex financial information in an accessible way which is clear and concise.
• Be willing to learn about and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principles and policies, including confidentiality and data protection
• Have a genuine passion for our mission of providing free, confidential, impartial and independent advice.

What's in it for you?

• A chance to make a positive impact for people in your local area by ensuring Citizens Advice Liverpool is sustainable and meeting the needs of the community
• You will meet people and build relationships with Trustees, paid staff and other volunteers
• An opportunity to grow your governance, leadership and strategy skills
• Develop skills to increase your employability

Valuing Inclusion

we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive Board of Trustees that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that increasing the diversity of our board will enhance our ability to deliver meaningful and effective services.

We particularly encourage applications from people who are currently underrepresented on our board, including individuals from communities of colour, disabled people, those with physical or mental health conditions,

LGBTQIA+ people, and individuals with diverse gender identities. We welcome candidates from all socioeconomic backgrounds and value the perspectives and experiences they bring.

Trustee with HR, EDI or Fundraising Background

Citizens Advice Liverpool (Wavertree), Picton Road, Liverpool, UK - Hybrid or Remote considered

What will you do?

Citizens Advice are seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our Board of Trustees with expertise in any two from three areas of expertise: Human Resources, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), and Fundraising. As a Trustee, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of our organisation, offering guidance and support in key areas such as HR practices, EDI initiatives, and fundraising efforts. We are looking for individuals who are committed to making a positive impact and who bring valuable skills and insights to help us achieve our mission and ensure the sustainability and growth of Citizens Advice Liverpool.

While previous governance experience is welcome, it is not essential. We provide a full induction and training to all out Trustees so if you have a passion for HR/ EDI or fundraising and want to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply.

What skills do you need to have?

• Understand and accept the responsibilities and liabilities as trustees
• Be non-judgmental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own
• Have good listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to exercise good independent judgement
• Be willing to learn about and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principles and policies, including confidentiality and data protection
• Have a genuine passion for our mission of providing free, confidential, impartial and independent advice.
• Bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, broadening the diversity of thinking on Citizens Advice Liverpool’s board

What's in it for you?

• A chance to make a positive impact for people in your local area by ensuring the local Citizens Advice is sustainable and meeting the needs of the community
• You will meet people and build relationships with trustees, staff and other volunteers
• An opportunity to grow your governance, leadership and strategy skills
• Develop skills to increase your employability

Valuing Inclusion

we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive Board of Trustees that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that increasing the diversity of our board will enhance our ability to deliver meaningful and effective services.

We particularly encourage applications from people who are currently underrepresented on our board, including individuals from communities of colour, disabled people, those with physical or mental health conditions,

LGBTQIA+ people, and individuals with diverse gender identities. We welcome candidates from all socioeconomic backgrounds and value the perspectives and experiences they bring.

Chair of Trustee -  a visionary leader for an exceptional charity supporting children, young people and families.

About Grief Encounter:

Grief Encounter is a leading charity dedicated to providing transformative bereavement support for children, young people, and their families. With a compassionate approach and evidence-based programmes, we empower those navigating the complexities of grief, with the mission to ensure that no child grieves alone. As we embark on an exciting new chapter of growth and innovation, we seek an exceptional individual to lead our Board as Chair of Trustees.

Role Overview:

This pivotal position will require a visionary leader who is not only passionate about our work but also possesses the strategic acumen to guide the charity in its mission to support bereaved families, As Chair, you will work closely with our talented Board, management team, and stakeholders to drive our vision, foster impactful partnerships and ensure governance excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership to the Board, setting a clear vision and direction for Grief Encounter.
• Oversee the effective governance of the charity, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture within the Board and across the organization.
• Represent Grief Encounter at key events, fundraising initiatives, and public engagements, acting as an ambassador for the charity.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders, partners, and the community to enhance awareness and support for our mission.
• Lead the Board's performance evaluation processes, ensuring continuous improvement and strategic alignment.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably in the charity sector or with organizations focused on mental health, education, or social care,
• Strong understanding of governance, financial management, and strategic planning in a non-profit context.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and engage a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated passion for supporting bereaved children and families, with a commitment to advancing their needs.
• A track record of successful relationship-building and influence within organizational or community settings.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to lead a respected charity making a difference in the lives of children and families experiencing loss.
• A collaborative and dynamic Board committed to innovation and excellence in bereavement support.
•  Networking opportunities with influential leaders, stakeholders, and supporters in the non-profit sector.
• A chance to shape the future of Grief Encounter, driving impactful initiatives and contributing to our strategic growth.

Join Grief Encounter in leading the charge for change and healing, ensuring that every child and family receives the compassionate support they need during their most challenging times.

Grief Encounter is an equal-opportunity organisation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Volunteer to make a difference with VoiceAbility  

VoiceAbility supports people to have their say in decisions about their health, care and wellbeing.   

Could you give a few hours a week to help people speak up and be heard? We welcome applications from people who have lived experience and from anyone looking to make a positive difference.

We're recruiting for the following voluntary positions in Doncaster:

• Support Session Volunteers

How you can help  

Support Session Volunteer 

Could you help someone file a complaint about their housing or GP? Could you help someone find local services? Could you help someone understand the information they have been given about their care and support? 

You could help improve the quality of someone’s life. 

This role is ideal for social work students, an interest in the care sector or retired professionals. 

Why volunteer?  

Volunteering with VoiceAbility is ideal for people who have or want experience in human rights, health, care and wellbeing - but we care more about your values and empathy than your level of experience.  

Accountant Ben’s priorities changed after a serious illness. “I wanted to give something back. It’s really rewarding as you get to use your knowledge and skills for a really good purpose.”   

You’ll develop skills in communication and confidentiality, add experience and knowledge to your CV, and know you’re making a genuine difference to people’s lives.  

As a volunteer you’ll receive full training, support from the volunteer team and your local advocates, and paid expenses.  

To find out more click “apply now”.