Volunteer Roles

Come join our volunteering team to help change the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society. Ranked 2023 Q3 by Best Companies as the 6th best charity to work for in the UK, Medaille Trust is one of the UK’s leading charities in the fight against modern slavery. Our innovative model is based on three principles: Prevent, Protect and Pursue.  We are one of the UK’s largest providers of survivor services, with ten safehouses and six outreach hubs, staffed round the clock by specialist staff, working with more than 600 men, women and dependent children each year.  We work to raise awareness in the UK and to provide preventive work in source countries. Our Pursue work helps survivors to engage with police and within the legal  system to seek justice and to secure convictions against their perpetrators.

We are looking for two individuals to help us with maintenance tasks, in our Manchester safehouses. Tasks will include activities such as installing shelving, putting together flatpack furniture, painting, gardening etc

We are looking for 2 x Volunteer Handypersons to help support us with maintenance of our safehouse.

Tasks will include:

• Lifting, carrying, and transporting items in a safe manner

• General handyperson tasks such as installing shelving, putting together flatpack furniture, painting etc.

• General maintenance tasks

• Sharing knowledge of general maintenance with service users to empower them to do it themselves going forward

• Only complete tasks that are you able or qualified to complete

• Maintain health and safety at all times

• Showing awareness of service users’ varying physical and mental well-being needs

• To provide feedback and safeguarding concerns to the Senior Service Manager - reporting any observations or concerns in a timely manner

• To take part in regular supervision and support

• To regularly attend volunteer or staff meetings

• To attend training as and when required including health and safety, boundaries, safeguarding, manual handling and confidentiality

• To work within agreed professional boundaries at all times

• To provide a safe and non-judgmental environment that promotes the core values and ethos of the Trust, in accordance with the Medaille Trust Policy, Data Protection Act, and Health and Safety Regulations. 

The role would suit someone who is friendly, kind, empathetic and non-judgemental. As well as someone who is physically fit to be able to lift and carry heavy objects. This position is rewarding and will be making an immediate difference in supporting and empowering service users. 

This role requires maturity, and an ability to engage with people in a trauma informed way, while working alongside staff members in line with agreed procedures and systems.

• Volunteers must be at least 18 years old

• Volunteers will need to have a good standard of spoken and written English

• Be computer literate to be able to complete any online training

• Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential

• Volunteers to have knowledge and understanding of human trafficking issues or willingness to learn

• Knowledge of mental health issues and the challenges faced or a willingness to learn

• An understanding of the importance of professional boundaries in the role

For further information and an application form, please see our website

Come join our team working to help change the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society. Ranked 2023 Q4 by Best Companies as the 8th best charity to work for in the UK, Medaille Trust is one of the UK’s leading charities in the fight against modern slavery. Our innovative model is based on three principles: Prevent, Protect and Pursue.  We are one of the UK’s largest providers of survivor services, with ten safehouses and six outreach hubs, staffed round the clock by specialist staff, working with more than 600 men, women and dependent children each year.  We work to raise awareness in the UK and to provide preventive work in source countries. Our Pursue work helps survivors to engage with police and within the legal system to seek justice and to secure convictions against their perpetrators.

Our volunteers come from all walks of life and have a wide range of experience and motivations. Whatever your reason for deciding to volunteer, we want to make sure you enjoy your time with us and know just how much we value your support.

Wiltshire Moving on Project supports female survivors of modern slavery, trafficking and exploitation. As part of this work, we offer weekly sessions where service users can come together in a safe space to participate in activities and create friendships.

We are looking for a Volunteer Workshop Host to work with staff and other volunteers at the Swindon hub to support service users attending the hub. The Swindon drop in/hub currently runs every Friday and includes social and activity sessions as well as information and signposting.

CORE TASKS:

We are looking for Volunteer Workshop hosts to help support us in our drop in and uplifting group session activities, tasks will include:

· Welcoming visitors and service users to the hub, helping them sign in, directing them to the hub space, helping service users to engage within a group setting, helping with any activity sessions that take place on or off the premises.

· Help to create a varied programme of activities.

· To offer a safe and comfortable experience for all service users, showing awareness of service users varying physical and mental well-being needs.

· To provide feedback to the Local Coordinator, reporting any observations or concerns in a timely manner.

· Making refreshments/drinks.

· Helping to set up and tidy up group space.

· To take part in regular supervision and support.

· To regularly attend volunteer or staff meetings.

· To attend training as and when required.

· To work within agreed professional boundaries at all times

· To provide a safe and non-judgmental environment that promotes the core values and ethos of the Trust, in accordance with the Medaille Trust Policy, Data Protection Act, and Health and Safety Regulations.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

The role would suit someone who is friendly, kind, empathetic and non-judgemental.  This position is very rewarding and would suit a person who is happy to work as part of a team, in a busy yet relaxed and upbeat environment.   

This role requires maturity, and an ability to engage with female adults in a trauma informed way, while working alongside staff members to deliver the service in line with agreed procedures and systems. 

· Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

· Experience of arts and crafts

· Happy to support or lead sessions

· Volunteers will need to be computer literate and have a good standard of spoken and written English

· This role requires a regular commitment every fortnight

· Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential

· Volunteers to have knowledge and understanding of human trafficking issues or willingness to learn

· Knowledge of mental health issues and the challenges faced or a willingness to learn

· An understanding of the importance of professional boundaries in the role

· Must be able to get to the group session which is in Swindon Town Centre

This role is restricted for females under the Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 and is subject to ongoing satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service checks.

To apply, please complete an application form on our website.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role, which we will arrange.

Come join our team working to help change the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society. Ranked 2023 Q4 by Best Companies as the 8th best charity to work for in the UK, Medaille Trust is one of the UK’s leading charities in the fight against modern slavery. Our innovative model is based on three principles: Prevent, Protect and Pursue.  We are one of the UK’s largest providers of survivor services, with ten safehouses and six outreach hubs, staffed round the clock by specialist staff, working with more than 600 men, women and dependent children each year.  We work to raise awareness in the UK and to provide preventive work in source countries. Our Pursue work helps survivors to engage with police and within the legal system to seek justice and to secure convictions against their perpetrators.

Our volunteers come from all walks of life and have a wide range of experience and motivations. Whatever your reason for deciding to volunteer, we want to make sure you enjoy your time with us and know just how much we value your support.

We often support service users who are transitioning into their own accommodation. Whilst this can be a time of happiness, it can also be a time of worry, with it bringing its own challenges, including physically being able to move their own belongings.

We want to support that transition as best we can, hence us looking for a skilled Volunteer Handyperson, who can help to make this process as smooth as possible.

CORE TASKS: 

We are looking for a Volunteer Handyperson to help support a smooth transition for service users as they move into their new accommodation. Tasks will include:

· Lifting, carrying, and transporting items in a safe manner

· General handyperson tasks such as installing shelving

· General maintenance tasks

· Sharing knowledge of general maintenance with service users to empower them to do it themselves going forward

· Only complete tasks that you able or qualified to complete

· Maintain health and safety at all times

· Showing awareness of service users’ varying physical and mental well-being needs

· To provide feedback and safeguarding concerns to Local Coordinator - reporting any observations or concerns in a timely manner

· To take part in regular supervision and support

To regularly attend volunteer or staff meetings

· To attend training as and when required including health and safety, boundaries, safeguarding, manual handling and confidentiality

· To work within agreed professional boundaries at all times

· To provide a safe and non-judgmental environment that promotes the core values and ethos of the Trust, in accordance with the Medaille Trust Policy, Data Protection Act, and Health and Safety Regulations.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

The role would suit someone who is friendly, kind, empathetic and non-judgemental. As well as someone who is physically fit to be able to lift and carry heavy objects. This position is rewarding and will be making an immediate difference in supporting and empowering service users.

This role requires maturity, and an ability to engage with people in a trauma informed way, while working alongside staff members in line with agreed procedures and systems. 

· Volunteers must be at least 18 years old

· Volunteers will need to have a good standard of spoken and written English

· Be computer literate to be able to complete any online training

· Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential

· Volunteers to have knowledge and understanding of human trafficking issues or willingness to learn

· Knowledge of mental health issues and the challenges faced or a willingness to learn

· An understanding of the importance of professional boundaries in the role

· Have own vehicle which is in good condition, with tax, MOT and insurance which covers volunteer usage.

To apply, please complete an application form on our website.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role, which we will arrange.

Join Jumped Up Theatre as its next Chair, fostering creativity and driving positive social change within Peterborough’s communities.

Applications close: 9 a.m. Monday 28th April 2025.

Location: Hybrid/Peterborough PE1 2QT

Time commitment: 2 – 3 days per month

About Jumped Up Theatre

Jumped Up Theatre creates opportunities for people to make, enjoy, and celebrate culture. As an arts organisation, the direct and positive impact we have on the people of Peterborough and the surrounding areas is central to our mission. We are a catalyst for change in Peterborough, using performing arts and engagement activities to meet people where they are at.

Since 1993, we have been producing events with audiences at the heart of our work. Our events, performances and opportunities strive to engage and empower the communities we work with.

Bringing together artists who are curious about our audiences and their stories, activists who want to make change happen, and anyone who shares their passion for creating.

Our programming and co-creation models provide a platform for new stories and experiences. Through participatory experiences, live events, and a community-led focus, we curate programmes that ensure touring shows become meaningful to local communities. We connect participants and artists in a spirit of co-creation, support pathways of audience engagement and artist development, and raise the expectation of what the arts can be in Peterborough.

We originate projects through community consultation, build understanding by identifying grassroots needs, and introduce excellence into process and production. We focus on those who aren’t served by the city’s infrastructure.

By delivering a programme rooted in and shaped by local needs, Jumped Up provides exceptional partnership-driven experiences that imagine a better future for Peterborough.

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced, inclusive and supportive Chair to take Jumped Up on the next stages of its journey, as the current Chair steps down at the end of a rewarding and enjoyable term.

Our new Chair will support us in delivering ambitious plans rooted in our communities. These plans will be inspired by co-creating inclusive and equitable experiences that have a real and lasting impact on our city.

Who we are looking for

A passionate advocate for equality and diversity, you will be innately curious about the work we do and the impact it has on our city.

You’ll share our vision to create a new story for Peterborough, believing strongly in the power of art to change lives. Inspired by the unique opportunities the young demographic of our city represents, you will act as both an advocate and ambassador for our organisation.

As well as providing strategic and inclusive leadership to the board, you will play a key role in supporting the Creative Producer, acting as a mentor and sounding board, bringing commercial and financial acumen and fresh perspectives to our discussions.

While not necessarily based in Peterborough, you will have an interest in and empathy for the city.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 28th April 2025.

About the role

The Visits Abroad Process Team Leader plays a key role in overseeing and enhancing the Visits Abroad process for UK Scouts. This role will focus on reviewing and improving the Visits Abroad process, meets external standards, ensuring it is effectively embedded into the new membership system, and providing support for Local Counties and Regions. Additionally, the role will include maintaining and updating the Visits Abroad webpage, leading data analysis and metrics for better decision-making, and facilitating forums to support ongoing development. The Team Lead will also hold the position of UK Visits Abroad National Recommender, ensuring that all visits meet the necessary requirements.

This role is essential in ensuring that UK Scouts have a streamlined and well-supported process for planning and conducting international visits while maintaining high standards of safety, safeguarding, and best practice.

Key tasks

• Lead the review and refinement of the Visits Abroad process, ensuring it meets the needs of UK Scouting.
• Maintain and enhance the Visits Abroad webpage, ensuring it remains an up-to-date and useful resource.
• Ensure the Visits Abroad process is effectively integrated into the new membership system, working closely with development teams.
• Manage and oversee Visits Abroad data mapping, improving how information is tracked and reported.
• Recommend and support the creation of Visits Abroad support forums, helping leaders and teams share best practices and guidance.
• Identify gaps in Visits Abroad Recommender and Visits Abroad Approver cover.
• Hold the role of National Recommender for Visits Abroad, ensuring a thorough and consistent approval process.
• Provide guidance and training for leaders planning international trips, ensuring compliance with policies and best practices.
• Work closely with the UK International Team and other relevant stakeholders to align the Visits Abroad process with other international Scouting initiatives.
• Ensure that safety, safeguarding, and risk assessment considerations are embedded within the Visits Abroad process.
• Promote awareness of the Visits Abroad process within UK Scouting, including representation at events and through digital communications.

About the role

The  KISC Team Leader plays a vital role in promoting and supporting the UK’s engagement with Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC). This role will lead efforts to promote KISC opportunities, support UK-based Kandersteg Ambassadors, and encourage UK Scouts to visit and volunteer at KISC. The Team Leader will also be responsible for the promotion and coordination of UK Kandersteg Working Party Teams, ensuring UK Scouts make the most of the international permanent mini-Jamboree experience at KISC.

This role is key in ensuring that Scouts from across the UK are well-prepared, supported, and inspired to engage with KISC as visitors, volunteers, and staff.

Key tasks

• Support and coordinate UK-based Kandersteg Ambassadors, ensuring they effectively promote KISC within the UK Scouting community.
• Promote and encourage UK Scouts, groups, and individuals to visit KISC, supporting them with information, guidance, and preparation resources.
• Promote volunteer opportunities at KISC (Pinkies & Staff), encouraging UK Scouts and leaders to apply and take part in the international experience.
• Support and promote UK Kandersteg Working Party Teams, ensuring Scouts across the UK are aware of and can participate in these unique service opportunities.
• Act as a key point of contact for UK Scouts and Leaders who have questions or need support regarding KISC visits and volunteer opportunities.
• Work with the UK International Team to align KISC promotion with other international Scouting initiatives.
• Maintain communication with KISC representatives to ensure up-to-date information is shared with the UK Scouting community.
• Coordinate communication and training resources to support UK groups planning visits to KISC.

As we look to further strengthen the depth and diversity of thought, experience and skills on the Corporation board, we are seeking to appoint new governors to support and steer the college on its journey to become exceptional.

No qualifications or previous governance experience are required – the most important thing is that you believe in the college’s values of inclusion, care, ambition and respect and are passionate about making a positive impact. All new governors are supported by our Director of Governance with a comprehensive induction programme and an ongoing development programme thereafter.

Supported by our Director of Governance, governors:

• Set the strategic direction of the college and review progress in delivering the strategic plan
• Review and monitor the implementation key college strategies and policies
• Hold senior leaders to account for the use of college resources and outcomes for learners
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and the Corporation’s own governing documents
• Consider and approve strategic developments and projects work collaboratively across the Corporation, contributing and applying their skills and expertise accordingly

We ask our governors to commit to a 12-month term of office in the first instance, followed by a further three years if approved by the Corporation. 

BuDS’ visionary aim is to abolish disability by building a world which is Fair4All, free of the barriers which disable people.We are on an exciting journey to become a national charity, expanding our reach and impact across England. By 2025-26, this transformation will be complete, marked by a name change to ‘BuDS Disability Service’ and a shift to Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) status.

The role of Co-Secretary will be pivotal for the charity as it moves forward. We have decided to recruit Co-Secretaries because we recognise that the role will be easier to manage if divided between two individuals. The Co-Secretaries will be Trustees of BuDS and will need to embody our values and ethos. 

What Does the Role Entail?

The role of Co-Secretary is expected to involve a time commitment of around 2.5-3 hours per week, a combined total of 5-6 hours between the two post-holders. BuDS works remotely and flexibly using Microsoft Teams, so much of the work can be done at your own pace at times which suit you best. Meetings are kept to a minimum as all the Trustees are busy people.

Working closely with the Co-Chairs and Co-Treasurers, and split between the two CoSecretaries, the four key responsibilities will be:

1.The running of the Trustee Board & its meetings

2.Arranging the Annual General Meeting and curating the Annual Report

3.Liaison with the Charity Commission

4.Supporting the move to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation

What Experience & Skills Are Needed?

These are the skills and experience we think are needed for this role, divided between the two Co-Secretaries. We are keen to develop people’s knowledge and skills through training and mentoring.

Essential:

Experience and knowledge of supporting meetings and decision-making

Can use Microsoft Office 365 applications for remote working

A flexible, positive, problem-solving and organised approach to tasks

Commitment to the social model of disability

Lived experience as a disabled person Lives in England

Desirable:

Understanding of charity governance and the role of charity secretary.

Knowledge about Charitable Incorporated Organisations

Could you join our Trustees to help guide our work?

Our charity’s incredible volunteers help with our work across our four rescue and rehoming centres, at our Head Office in Norfolk, out at events, and make up our Council of Trustees.

This elected group of professionals is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of our charity and, to do this effectively, our Council includes people with diverse areas of expertise, interests and backgrounds. In return for their time and knowledge, Trustees enjoy the opportunity to use and build their skills, attend a range of special events, become part of an outstanding network, and influence the direction of our charity.

We currently have a vacancy on the Council of Trustees for a  senior lawyer with commercial/chancery experience and, while equine experience would be a bonus, you only need an empathy with our aims and an interest in helping to guide our work. We take pride in our values of being realistic in our approach, compassionate in our attitudes, behaviour, and decision-making, and forward-thinking in anticipating challenge and change. The successful person will be expected to share these values.

We embrace a diversity of perspectives to inform our day-to-day work, something which we would also like to see reflected in membership of our Council. We encourage expressions of interest from currently under-represented groups, including people from a broad age range, LGBTQ+, ethnically-diverse communities and disabled people.

If you have relevant experience and would like to express an interest in becoming a Trustee, then please apply with your covering letter and CV. The closing date is Friday 25th April 2025.

Bring your strategic expertise and boardroom experience to Hugh Baird College, an outstanding organisation with no intention of standing still whilst seeking to be the best in the country.

Closing date: 9 a.m. Tuesday 22nd April

Who we are.

At Hugh Baird College, we offer a diverse range of educational pathways, including study programmes for young people, A Levels and apprenticeships. We also provide higher education courses, which we deliver in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University, the University of Central Lancashire and the University of Cumbria.

We are recognised as a beacon of opportunity across the communities we serve and are proud of the many ways in which we continue to support a range of stakeholders, including our students, our staff, and an ever-growing number of local employers.

Our vision is a simple one; to be the best college in the country and to achieve this by living our values of excellence, accountability, innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Whilst we may now be recognised as outstanding, we continue to work with passion and determination to achieve our vision.

About the role.

As our new Chair, you will be tasked with providing effective leadership to our Board so this positive culture can be sustained, and our senior leaders continue to be supported and challenged in a way that leads to ongoing growth, improvement and success.

Your leadership of our Board will be demonstrated in several ways. You will work with our Director of Governance, Liam Conway, to ensure that our Board discharges its duties in accordance with our Instruments and Articles. You will help ensure that we remain compliant, following all appropriate legislation and reporting as required and you will hold our leaders to account for their actions.

Inside our boardroom, you will foster a culture of innovative ideas, curious questions and challenging scrutiny. Outside, like other members, you will be a vocal ambassador for our college, our staff and our students and will work with our SLT to further develop and grow the excellent reputation that we have with a range of stakeholders where required.

Finally, you will be a close, yet challenging ally to Rachael as she continues to lead our college with distinction. You will offer her support and advice on key decisions, risk mitigation and on maximising emerging opportunities so that our college can continue to flourish.

Who we are looking for.

Our new Chair will be a confident, experienced strategic leader who understands the challenges and pressures that come with leading a large and complex organisation which seeks to offer the highest quality service to thousands of people, each of whom has their own expectations of the College. You will bring a track record of having successfully developed and delivered long term strategies, achieving growth, financial sustainability and positive outcomes for your clients and/or service users.

You will bring previous – and perhaps current – experience in the board room, preferably as Chair or Committee leader in a non-executive context. This experience will bring with it an appreciation for the processes and procedures that make good governance, allowing you to work with Liam to ensure that our governance remains compliant and that our boardroom remains inclusive and respectful.

Candidates will understand the outcomes that Hugh Baird College has on our local communities and on the employers and other stakeholders we work in partnership with. You will also be able to demonstrate your understanding of the importance of the wider FE sector.

A key aspect of this process is for us to identify candidates who have a strong understanding of our local context in relation to demographics, economics, employment needs and social mobility. As such, we welcome candidates who either live or work within the Liverpool city region, as well as those who can clearly demonstrate their knowledge of our local area, the challenges we face and the opportunities we may seize. This understanding will be a valuable trait as we seek to appoint a candidate who is comfortable in engaging with our local stakeholders as an ambassador for the college, helping us to influence local decision-makers and ensuring that the actions we take are always in the best interest of our students – both now and in the future.

Finally, the golden thread that runs throughout our college is our culture which is underpinned by our values. As the leader of our board, you will play a key role in ensuring that we remain an inclusive, welcoming and vibrant organisation. As such, we welcome applications from candidates who will be able to help us to continue to shape this positive culture, but who will also stretch and challenge our thinking in this regard.

Peridot Partners and Hugh Baird College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 22nd April.

About this role

Passionate about supporting young people aged 11 - 16? Join us as a Volunteer for our Youth Project at Southmead Adventure Playground (the Rach) or Lockleaze Adventure Playground (the Vench).

You’ll be engaging with local children as they learn basic bike maintenance skills, play bike games, explore their local neighbourhood, and connect with nature. If you’re looking for an impactful role, which can transform lives in your community, this is the one for you!

As a Youth Project volunteer, you will:

• Support the delivery of an annual programme of activities for children and young people.
• Encourage people from underrepresented and marginalised communities to experience the benefits of cycling.
• Attend one volunteer training day per year, (this may include 'an introduction to play work and adventure playgrounds', beginners bike maintenance, fixing disk-brakes and BMX issues, teaching 'learn-to-ride' and cycle skills games) - there is the option to attend more if availability allows.
• Work in a busy setting and deal calmly with competing demands for attention.
• Work in compliance with Health and Safety guidelines for activities.
• Complete safeguarding training with Life Cycle.

About Life Cycle

Life Cycle is a charity that works with people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds at every stage of their cycling journey, from learning to ride, to building a career in the cycle industry.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in our Youth Project, working closely with our Inclusive Cycling team to provide fun, free, neighbourhood-based cycling activities for young people.

‘‘When Jasmine started with Life Cycle, she must’ve been about seven or eight. She’s ten now, and she’s gaining excellent bike skills. She’s ready for the next step.’’

– Jasmine’s Dad.

About you

You’ll be warm, empathetic, and keen to support the team to ensure the project runs smoothly – this includes keeping the Adventure Playground bikes in good working order.

As part of this role, you’ll offer individual attention to help children with tasks such as learning to ride, taking part in group rides, fixing a broken bike and participating in games. You’ll be able to communicate clearly and patiently with children, parents and playworkers. Enthusiastic about cycling, you’ll have knowledge of bike repair and maintenance or a willingness to learn.

This is a rewarding role where you can inspire young people to become more confident, engage in physical activity and explore their local area, green spaces and home city. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Essential skills:

• Enthusiasm for working with children and young people.
• Valid enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one).
• A keen interest in cycling and all things bike-related.
• Good communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Experience in repairing and maintaining bicycles.
• Prepared to undertake Ride Leader training.
• A recognised cycle maintenance qualification.
• First aid certificate.

How to apply: please apply via our ‘Volunteering and jobs’ page on our website.

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.

Purpose of Volunteer

Role Pain Concern is looking for a highly motivated, hard-working candidate seeking entry into financial accounting. For the right candidate, this is a chance to boost your CV whilst doing something worthwhile. Previous post-holders have gone on to gain employment in the finance industry. As a member of Pain Concern’s finance team, you will assist our management team. By joining us you will join a fast-growing and respected service. The location is Pain Concern’s office in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will probably be educated in accounts to HNC or up to degree level. Previous experience or training is not necessary. We are looking for a willingness to learn, commitment to accuracy and attention to detail. Knowledge of Sage while useful, is not essential. It is a part-time unpaid position of between 4 to 6 hours per week with a minimum commitment of 6 months.

What would I be doing?

1. Maintaining financial records.

2. Processing customer and supplier transactions.

3. Processing bank transactions

4. Allocating income and expenditure against funds and projects

5. Month-end procedures: 

▪ Bank reconciliation ▪ Project reports ▪ Aged creditor and debtor reports ▪ Trial balance

6. Administrative tasks associated with financial records.

7. Attending team meetings.

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?

To apply or for more information please visit our website.

Are you an LGBTI volunteer looking for a meaningful way to support others in the community? We invite you to become a befriender for our Talking Bubble Project!

Many individuals, particularly within the LGBTI community, experience loneliness and isolation. By offering just a small amount of your time each week, you can make a big difference by providing companionship and a friendly, understanding voice.

What is the Talking Bubble Project?

☎︎ A phone-based service that connects volunteers with individuals who may feel isolated or lonely. Through regular phone calls, you’ll have the opportunity to build a supportive connection, brighten someone’s day, and provide much-needed emotional support—particularly for a male user seeking an LGBTI-friendly befriender.

Why Volunteer With Us?

✔ Offer support and friendship to someone in need within the LGBTI community
✔ Make a meaningful impact on someone’s emotional well-being
✔ Enjoy flexible volunteering hours that fit your schedule
✔ Receive training, ongoing support, and a reference upon completion
✔ Be part of a project that fosters inclusivity and connection

How to Get Involved:

Simply fill out the application through CharityJob's website or by following this link: [https://lnkd.in/e36t8zWB]. No previous experience is required—just a friendly, compassionate nature and a willingness to listen.

Open to UK residents only.

Help us create a more connected and inclusive community—one call at a time! ��☎

Fundraising and Events Officer Role

Description and Person Specification

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.

Purpose of Volunteer Role

Pain Concern could not exist without our volunteers. We are looking for someone with an interest in chronic pain to help raise funds for Pain Concern by coordinating fundraising events. 

What would you be doing:

• Maintain communications those fundraising in aid of Pain Concern and provide support

• With support from the Fundraising Team, Fundraising Steering Group and your fellow volunteers, help to plan and deliver events and activities to raise funds and awareness

• Send out fundraising packs

• Liaise with Media Team for publicising fundraisers and events

• Maintain a list of fundraising opportunities such as walks and marathons

• Help develop and maintain the fundraising section of Pain Concern’s website

• Research opportunities to promote community fundraising

• Develop links with local businesses

• Research and organise local fundraising events

• Recruit community fundraisers to support events in their area

• Attend events organised by our fundraisers as the ‘face’ of Pain Concern

• Maintain a database of contact and other ad hoc admin support for the team as required 

Is this role right for me: We are looking for an individual who possesses some or all of the below experiences, skills and qualities.
• Budgeting

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience in event management

• Interest in chronic pain

• Ability to work flexibly with enthusiasm and commitment

• Strong IT skills and knowledge of MS Office 

Availability and location Minimum commitment of 6 months. Minimum 2-3 hours per week. Hybrid volunteering 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 6 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