One Off Event Support Volunteer Volunteer Roles in Belfast
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About Upendo Tena Initiative
Upendo Tena Initiative was set up in 2019 and officially registered as a National NGO in Kenya in 2023. We aim to enhance gender equality, to combat child exploitation and to raise awareness of mental health and well-being throughout Kenya, whilst supporting children to understand and access their fundamental human rights. Gender-based violence, inequality, trafficking & exploitation, harmful cultural practices, poor mental health, and a lack of trauma-informed support, continue to be significant concerns facing children and young people.
Our innovative hands-on workshop programme is delivered in a variety of settings across Kenya, including in both primary and secondary schools, in children’s rescue centres and in provisions for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Our workshop sessions are tailored to the particular needs of the community/group of children and young people. We have adapted our programme to specifically meet the needs of those with additional needs and/or disabilities to ensure that our programme is accessible. We also adapt our topics and area of focus depending on the identified gaps and needs that arise in individual counties and communities.
We currently work with children and young people from the age of 8 – 21, or up to the age of 25 for young people who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.
You can read more about our work on our website.
Additionally, our LinkedIn and social media platform can be found: @upendotena
Role description:
As an NGO we are able to reach numerous children, young people and communities each year through our bespoke workshop programmes, thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. As a small NGO, we are hoping to build a network of fundraising volunteers, where each volunteer can put their individual expertise to use and can also develop new skills and experience.
The fundraising remit is quite wide and so we can be flexible regarding how volunteers would like to provide support. Our fundraising volunteers can have the exciting and varied role of helping plan and deliver local fundraising events to raise the vital funds needed to expand the reach of our workshop programmes. There is also the opportunity for fundraising volunteers to develop fundraising strategies and take a lead on grant proposals and applying for funding, if this is an area of interest. We welcome any knowledge of the fundraising sector within our team!
What are some of the things we are looking support with?
· Planning fundraising events and activities such as; cake sales, summer/winter fetes, quizzes, raffles, clothes swaps, car boot sales, disco’s/parties, sporting activities (e.g sponsored bike rides or marathons), games nights, auctions etc. Any ideas you have would be very much encouraged and appreciated.
· Contacting businesses and organisations that may be willing to donate (monetary, physical or systems based donations).
· Contacting nurseries, schools, colleges or other businesses and organisations to raise awareness of the work of Upendo Tena Initiative and ask them if they would be interested in hosting/partaking in fundraising activities for us.
· Researching for any upcoming grants or funding opportunities that Upendo Tena Initiative may be eligible to apply for.
· Supporting with the applications for relevant grants and funding opportunities.
· Providing the treasurer with information on funds raised from fundraising events etc.
· Promoting the work and values of Upendo Tena Initiative.
· Following both internal and external policies and guidelines and ensuring licences and permits are obtained for any fundraising events.
What are the benefits?
· A chance to be part of a small start up NGO with the opportunity to shape the direction of the fundraising team.
· Join a vibrant and passionate team.
· Meet new people and be part of a dedicated group of volunteers.
· Develop new skills and expand your knowledge.
· Regular 1:1’s and support from one of our Board Members.
· Training opportunities.
What are we looking for in a Fundraising Volunteer?
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Team player.
· Willingness to learn.
· Openness, honesty and transparency.
· Experience or interest in organising events and/or applying for funding opportunities.
· Strong admin, IT and organisational skills.
· Confident and able to work on one’s own initiative but within an agreed brief as part of a team.
· Reliable and dependable.
Upendo Tena Initiative - to give love back again where it has been lost. Empowering children and young people across Kenya.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Want to learn more about what councils are doing to combat the climate and ecological crises? Want to help communities to get their council to take Climate Action seriously? Interested in gaining experience of local policy, initiatives and best practice?
Climate Emergency UK’s free, online, 4-week Local Climate Training Programme is the place to start!
Councils have the power and influence over around 30% of emissions in their local area. Therefore, they are uniquely placed to make a real impact on emissions within their area. Following the success of the first-ever Council Climate Action Scorecards last year, Climate Emergency UK is looking to create the second edition of the Action Scorecards. But we know that councils can be taking more effective action as the average score in the 2023 Action Scorecards was only 32%. Now, we’re looking for volunteers to help us create the 2025 Council Climate Action Scorecards, tracking the progress that has been made, and scoring all UK councils on their climate action.
Apply today:
Cohort 2 - Late September-October 2024
Our workshops, alongside the practical experience of assessing local climate action, are designed to help you develop your knowledge, skills and experience around local climate policy and action. Your assessments will help create the 2025 Council Climate Action Scorecards - helping your community and other people around the UK understand how well councils are tackling the climate crisis, the progress that has been made, who’s doing well and what is possible. During the programme you will be part of a cohort of people (maximum 50) who share your passion for environmental justice and local action.
The Training Programme will help you understand:
- The powers local authorities have to tackle the climate crisis.
- The actions local authorities are taking to tackle the climate crisis.
- What good council climate action looks like.
We will also have workshops from educational, policy and campaigning experts to give you a strong foundation in local climate action. Last year this included speakers from the Climate Change Committee, Lancaster City Council and Friends of the Earth. Those on the training programme will be able to manage their time but must be able to make the mandatory dates, listed below. Both cohorts will be 4 weeks and have the exact same programme of events. While these will be part of the training it will be up to you to make the session, although some of these sessions will be recorded. A full schedule will be sent out 1 week before the training starts.
Programme Dates
We are running two cohorts of the training programme: The First Cohort is deadline has passed. The Second Cohort will run from late 17th September to 22nd October 2024.
You will need to be free for the following mandatory dates:
- Scorecards Volunteer Inductions: You will need to attend one induction session on either Tuesday 17th or Thursday 19th September 2024 from 5:30 to 6:30pm.
- Scorecards Scoring Training: You will only need to attend only one of the training sessions but please keep both of the evenings free until you are allocated a Scorecards section, which will determine which session you need to attend: either Tuesday 24th or Thursday 26th September. You will need to be available from 5:30-7pm.
- Policy Programme Course sessions will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1st - 22nd October for about 1 hour 30 minutes between 4-7pm (times vary a tiny bit each week)
- Final Handover & Certificate Ceremony Tuesday 22nd October, 5:30-6:30pm
The Second Cohort will run from late September to mid-October 2024. If you are interested in joining the second cohort you can already do so.
Who is this Programme for? In order to apply you must be:
- Aged over 18
- Able to commit to approx. 15-20 hours a week for four weeks
- Based anywhere in the UK
- Have reliable internet access and access to a computer
- You do not need to have previous environmental related experience or a relevant degree.
Note: We will not accept current Councillors or Officers. Parish/Town councillors or staff are welcome to apply.
Other than that, anyone can apply to be on this programme. We are particularly looking for people who:
- Are passionate about tackling climate change and sustainability
- Have an interest in supporting climate action in their local communities
- Are interested in a career in environmental policy or advocacy (or just enjoy this as a hobby!)
- Able to use Google Docs and SLACK. Although you will receive training in both.
Each cohort will be limited to 50 places and we expect to fill the programme. Your acceptance onto the programme will be confirmed once you have attended the Group Interview.
If you are not able to commit to the training programme but would still like to be involved in scoring local authority climate action then please visit our page on becoming a Volunteer Assessor following this link.
Apply today below:
Cohort 2 - Late September-October 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic fundraising officers to join our team and assist us in raising funds and helping us provide more support to people affected by BPD. This is an exciting opportunity to join us, and help us develop our support services to help as many people as we can.
About Us
We are Borderline Support UK CIC, a non-profit organisation which is entirely volunteer-run and is led by our service users who are living with, or affected by, borderline personality disorder (BPD). We provide support and information to anyone in the UK affected by BPD. Every year we support more than 2000 people through our peer support groups and support services. We support people diagnosed with BPD, those who are living with symptoms, and their loved ones.
About this role
This role is a wide and varied role, and so we can be flexible on how volunteers would like to support us with fundraising. As part of a small team, our fundraising officers can be an active part in our volunteer plan, to help develop local fundraising events to raise vital funds needed to extend our support services. There is also the opportunity for fundraising officers to progress to moving up and leading their own team, developing new fundraising strategies and applying for funding, if this is an area of interest. We welcome any knowledge of fundraising within our team!
What are some of the things you could be doing?
- Planning and running fundraising events and activities such as cake sales, pub quizzes, raffles, car boot sales, sports activities, game nights, etc. Any ideas you have will be very much encouraged and appreciated.
- Contacting local businesses and organisations that may be willing to donate items, services, monetary donations or staff time.
- Researching any upcoming grants or funding opportunities that we may be eligible to apply for
- Supporting the fundraising manager with applications for grants and funding opportunities
Experience
We welcome applications from people with different and varied skills, for this role we are particularly looking for:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Friendly and approachable personality
- Can-do attitude!
- Flexible and able to work independently, within a small team, and within the wider organisation
- Excellent organisation and prioritising skills
- Creative and innovative approach
What will you gain as a volunteer?
- You’ll join a friendly, passionate team of volunteers and develop an understanding of how a national non-profit operates.
- You will have the opportunity to network with other volunteers and play a key role in the mental health community.
- You’ll have the opportunity to utilise your existing skills, while developing and learning new ones to take forward into the future
- We will provide references after 3-months of active volunteering
Time Commitment
Time can be as little or as much as you can give, we are flexible to fit around your commitments. All volunteers are required to complete an induction (held virtually over Teams) and be happy to attend regular meetings online with your team.
Practical Considerations
You will receive training from the leadership team, and ongoing direction from a named key contact. We carry out reference checks for all individuals who will be volunteering with us on a regular basis. Volunteers will be required to complete induction and basic training before commencing the role. Volunteers must be over 18, and have the right to live and work in the UK.
How to apply
Please submit your application through Charity Job, we will then contact you to arrange an informal interview over Teams.
Borderline Support UK CIC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this volunteer position without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age
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Are you always ready with a smile?
Are you a "people person"?
Purpose of the role?
People with a learning disability or additional needs are often isolated and excluded from mainstream leisure and social activities. Our adult citizens want to enjoy social & leisure activities with their friends, and by giving just a little time each month, you can help them do that.
What would I be doing?
You will help us to support a small group of people to enjoy a variety of activities including:
· Going to a local café or browsing the shops
· Going to the pub, restaurant, or cinema
· Activities such ten-pin bowling, visiting a park or attending a local event.
This is a nice, light touch way to make a difference, have fun and gain valuable experience. Expenses are reimbursed.
What do I need?
To be a volunteer you need to be
· Friendly
· Calm and patient
· A good listener
· Accepting of people who may be different to you
· Happy to chat
· Willing to learn and act within guidelines set out by Midland Mencap
· An enhanced DBS check and references will be required
. No experience of support work is needed.
When and where do you need me?
· Once or twice a month in the Coventry area
· Days and times to be arranged with the group (may include evenings and weekends)
What’s in it for me?
As one of our valued volunteers, Midland Mencap will offer you:
• The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities
and their family carers
• Any training and development that is needed
• The chance to develop your skills and gain experience
• The opportunity to meet new people and be part of a diverse team
• Support within your role
• Agreed out-of-pocket expenses
• Lots of appreciation for your amazing contribution
• Positive wellbeing from doing something great
• Improve career opportunities by adding your volunteer role to a CV
To deliver accessible and inclusive community, health, and wellbeing support services for people with lived experience of learning disability.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
A Little About Us!
Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organisation. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.
Why we need you!
Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organisation. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!
What we offer!
Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organisation who is looking to help young people in the UK.
By appling for this role you are applying for either Fundrasing Officer or Fundrasing Manager.
The roles:
Fundraising Officer - you will be bidding for funds and fundraising through various other methods, working across other departments to understand requirements and plans.
Fundraising Manager - you will be managing fundraising officers, supporting them to fulfill their role effectively and ensuring applications are to a high standard
Requirements
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Experience in fundraising or experience in applying for funding / bidding, or experience in reviewing funding applications
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Ability to communicate effectively
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Competent in IT, emails, online forms, video meetings
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Ability to work with others well and to translate conversation and plans into application
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For Manager, management experience is required
NOTE - include in your cover letter which role you wish to be considered for.
PROVIDE WITHIN THE COVER LETTER WHICH ROLE YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AND WHY.
COVER LETTER TO BE NO MORE THAN 50 WORDS, WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF OVER 50 WORDS.
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Bath Welcomes Refugees (BWR) is seeking a Volunteer who will sit on the Management Committee and be the overall Coordinator of the social events we run and social activity opportunities we are offered.
Who we are:
BWR harnesses the goodwill of the community in welcoming and supporting refugees and asylum seekers to thrive in their new community. BWR is a small inclusive charity. Volunteer-led and non-partisan, we help refugee families out of desperate circumstances and into a promising future. Our volunteers provide hands-on support with English-language teaching, resettlement support, helping with our creche and at social events. We also have volunteers who help with employability, DIY, gardening, fundraising and more.
Expectations for this volunteer role include:
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Coordinate one of the regular monthly social groups we run.
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Maintain an overview of the other social groups and support volunteers running these.
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Respond to occasional ad-hoc offers and opportunities regarding social, sporting and leisure activities (e.g. from theatres, universities, football clubs), coordinating activities as appropriate and depending on priority and capacity within BWR.
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Liaison with other organisations and facilities, to support both specific BWR activities and to further social integration of our clients in community activities.
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Maintain recording systems regarding social activities.
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Be a member of the BWR Management Committee.
Your skills and experience:
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Understanding of refugee issues
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Sensitivity to other cultures
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Experience of coordinating team work and working within a team
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First aid training desirable
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Car driver/owner desirable
Time commitment:.
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Attending monthly BWR Management Committee meetings (evenings, approx 2 hours)
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Coordinating and attending monthly social group (approx 5 hours, including coordinating volunteers, setting up and clearing away)
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Wider Management Committee and BWR issues, mostly via email (variable)
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Responding to ad-hoc offers (variable)
Benefits:
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Induction Training Day and further training opportunities (e.g. first aid)
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Volunteer social events - summer picnic, volunteer walk
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BWR Newsletter
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Support in your role
Our mission is to facilitate the settlement and the path to independence of those who come to us seeking refuge.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Love Rwanda Initiative
A youth and women organisation focused on empowerment programs with an emphasis on Sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR), Mental health and Livelihoods.
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Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Limited access to information and SRHR services: Challenge: Young people and women in Rwanda still remain out of reach from adequate information prior to their first sexual act, which brews misconception of facts hence leading to risk behaviors. High levels of teenage pregnancy and unsafe abortion: Challenge: Teenage pregnancy rates remain high and many young women continue to resort to unsafe abortions since they cannot access safety services. Gender-Based Violence Challenge: Gender-based violence, in particular sexual assault and domestic violence, is rampant against the health and well-being of women and girls.
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Mental Health: Stigma/Lack of Awareness Challenge: The stigmatization of mental health issues prevails with a corresponding lack of awareness and understanding about mental health in the community. Lack of Mental Health Services: Challenge: The avenues available for mental health services are very few, and the personnel is few in number; therefore, accessibility to the required aid becomes difficult.
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Livelihoods: Unemployment and Underemployment: Challenge: Most youths and women face high levels of unemployment or low wage employment with no stability. Lack of Entrepreneurial Opportunities: Challenge: Women and youth lack resources and facilitation to start and sustain enterprises of their own. Economic Dependency: Challenge: Economic dependency on male family members constrains women's autonomy and puts them at a low decision-making power.
- Comprehensive sexual education programs, partnering with local clinics to provide easy access, and raising awareness campaigns regarding SRHR in the community.
- Contraception, family planning, and müş promoting safe and legal abortion services.
- Support service provision to survivors of GBV, including counseling and legal aid, with community education on prevention of violence against women for gender equality.
- Conduct sensitization and campaigns to raise awareness on mental health, reduction of stigma, and promotion of good mental health in the community.
- Counseling centers, training of mental health professionals with peer support groups
- Provide vocational-training programs for people with marketable skills that will enhance job employability.
- Provide entrepreneurship training skills and financial literacy accompanied by access to micro-finance and grants for people willing to start small businesses.
- Economic Empowerment by means of livelihood programs that allow women to generate their own income towards financial independence.
Dear Volunteers,
Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of youth and women in Rwanda? Join Love Rwanda Initiative and use your unique skills in fundraising, graphic design, project management, and more to contribute to transformative programs in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Mental Health, and Livelihoods. As an online volunteer, you will have the opportunity to formulate campaigns and advise on different projects, design impactful campaign materials, and manage critical projects. Your expertise and dedication can empower a generation, transform communities, and inspire hope. Together, we can break the cycle of misinformation, stigma, and economic dependency, creating a brighter future for Rwanda's youth and women.
Partnership and Sponsorship Associate
Responsibilities:
1. Partnership Development:
-Identify potential corporate partners and sponsors that align with the organization’s mission and values. -Conduct market research to identify new partnership opportunities. -Develop and present compelling proposals to potential partners and sponsors.
2. Relationship Management:
-Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and potential partners and sponsors. -Serve as the main point of contact for partners and sponsors, addressing their needs and ensuring satisfaction. -Regularly update partners on the impact of their support and recognize their contributions through various channels.
3. Event Planning and Execution:
-Assist in planning and executing events aimed at engaging partners and sponsors. Coordinate sponsorship activities, ensuring sponsor visibility and engagement. -Work closely with the love Rwanda Initiative team to ensure seamless execution of sponsorship agreements.
4. Proposal and Contract Management:
-Draft and negotiate sponsorship agreements and contracts. -Ensure all partnership and sponsorship are managed seamlessly.
Volunteer 7-9 hours per week for 6+ months remotely.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join us as a Dog A.I.D. Trustee and you would be joining the Board at an exciting time as we have launched the charity’s Strategic Plan with a new CEO supported by a small but strong team, which we will be building further this year. As a Dog A.I.D. Trustee you would be using your skills and experience to support our charity in achieving its ambitious strategic growth targets over the coming years and guiding its transition to becoming a larger, more robust charity with increased profile and reach.
Dog A.I.D. empowers physically disabled people by coaching them to train their own pet dog to become an accredited Assistance Dog. By focusing on the existing pet/owner bond, outcomes for our clients include:
· increased independence and self-confidence
· improved mental well-being
· reduction in social isolation
· reduced reliance on family members and/or carers.
· increased opportunities, with many of our clients being able to return to work or education, supported by their accredited Assistance Dog.
We are looking for Trustees who can contribute 2-5 hours per month, including attendance at online quarterly Board meetings and other ad-hoc meetings and strategic discussions. We are also hoping to have occasional in-person meetings and Away Days to build the trustee team. We are looking in particular to recruit trustees with one or more of the following skills and experience:
- lived experience of physical disability
- legal
- marketing/communications/PR
- volunteer management
- safeguarding
- disability and access rights
Please submit your CV and covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About We Are Family
We Are Family is an extraordinary peer support community for adopters and prospective adopters. We’re there for parents throughout their adoption journey. Online and in person, our parents’ groups, events, resources, podcasts and talks offer mutual support, information and inspiration to adopters and those considering adoption. We currently operate across Greater London and the Home Counties, with ambitions to scale nationally over the coming years.
You can find out more about us here.
The Role
We are looking for new trustees to strengthen and enhance our board. The key responsibilities of the role include, governance, overseeing policy and direction, financial oversight and assisting with the leadership and general promotion of We Are Family to support the organisation’s Vision, Mission, Values and needs.
This is a voluntary opportunity with associated Trustee expenses - such as travel / childcare - covered by We Are Family. Trustees can be based anywhere in the UK.
Commitment
Trustee capacity to devote the time needed for the following is essential:
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4 Board meetings per year
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2 Board away days per year (on a Saturday)
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Membership of at least one sub-committee (which also meet 4 times a year)
We estimate 8-10 hours for the charity per month. The duration of membership for a new Board member is for three years in the first instance, with the possibility of appointment for a further three year term.
Skills and Experience
All applicants should be able to demonstrate the following:
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Be able to show high levels of professionalism and an ability to work collaboratively with others, including Trustees, our core team and the wider Volunteer network at We Are Family
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Be well-organised, with good written and verbal communication skills.
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Previous board/trustee experience is not necessary and we welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds. A thorough induction, and further trustee training as appropriate, can be provided.
We are particularly interested candidates with the following experience:
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Working as a professional with or in the adoption sector,
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Advocacy and/or research work;
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Finance/charity finance
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Leadership within a charity
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Education
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Legal.
Although many of our current trustees are adopters themselves, we are also keen to recruit suitably qualified people who are not, but who can demonstrate a commitment to the values and mission of We Are Family.
One of the great strengths of We Are Family is that we are volunteer and member driven, and we represent a diverse community of adoptive parents. We particularly welcome trustees from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds to ensure that the board can benefit from this diversity of experience. We would also welcome single adopters to the board.
To Apply
If the opportunity to join an exciting, rapidly growing charity appeals to you as someone able to make a valuable contribution, please get in touch!
Refer to our job ad for the Applications email address and email our team. If you would like an informal conversation about the opportunity, please let us know.
Please note that applications are received and reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore an early application is advised.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
A Little About Us!
Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organisation. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.
Why we need you!
Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organisation. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!
What we offer!
Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organisation who is looking to help young people in the UK.
What we need!
Youth Advantage UK is seeking a Volunteer to provide support to the HR department. The role reports into the HR Manager and operates on a rotational basis every 6 months to allow our volunteers to continuously develop. The areas included in the rotation are:
· Recruitment
· Volunteer Relations
· Learning and Development
· Administration
We are looking for volunteers who ideally are passionate about Human Resources. We require all volunteers to have excellent writing and speaking skills, IT literacy, and the ability to work well in a team.
Responsibilities:
Recruitment
Assist with preparing recruitment job packs
Advertising volunteering roles on job boards
Shortlisting candidates
Arranging interviews
Conducting identification checks
Preparing conditional offer letters and sending to candidates
Volunteer Relations
Checking in with new volunteers
Arranging access to systems for new starters
Assisting with making contact with volunteers that are absent
Responding to volunteers queries
Learning and Development
Arranging set training sessions with volunteers
Arranging new training sessions with volunteers
Finding topics that is relevant to the organisation that can increase development
Finding and distributing information on free webinars
Administration
Maintain and update employee records
Setting up templates for the teams to use
Drafting contracts to be issued
Support the HR department with day-to-day administrative tasks..
Assist with HR projects and initiatives as assigned.
Requirement for the role:
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Excellent writing and communication skills.
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IT literacy with own equipment (laptop and phone)
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Ability to work well in a team.
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Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
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Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
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Passionate for personal development
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Previous volunteering experience or experience in any kind of start up
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Right to volunteer in the UK
Please submit your application with a covering letter explaining how you need the requirements for this volunteering post. we would also love to hear about what motivates you and what you hope to gain from this volunteering post.
Cover letters over 200 words will not be reviewed.
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We are seeking an experienced Graphic Designer to help enhance our visual communications. This volunteer position involved creating illustrations and graphic content that accurately conveys our brand and mission, and helps promote awareness of BPD and our work.
About Us
We are Borderline Support UK CIC, a non-profit organisation which is entirely volunteer-run and is led by our service users who are living with, or affected by, borderline personality disorder (BPD). We provide support and information to anyone in the UK affected by BPD. Every year we support more than 2000 people through our peer support groups and support services. We support people diagnosed with BPD, those who are living with symptoms, and their loved ones.
Key responsibilities
Illustration and Graphic Design
- Developing high-quality supportive visual content for use in social media, website and publications
- Develop visual content that aligns with our branding and mission
- Design infographics to convey information relating to BPD
Collaboration
- Work closely with the leadership team to understand project requirements and deliver visual content meeting that brief
- Accept feedback from team members to improve and refine visual content
Content Development
- Develop high-quality content for awareness campaigns and fundraising events
- Contribute to the creating of resources such as guides, brochures and presentations
- Design promotional material
Innovation and Creativity
- Bring fresh and innovate ideas to the table
- Stay updated with the latest design trends and incorporate them into your work
- Experiment with different styles and techniques to create unique and impactful content
Experience
We welcome applications from people with different and varied skills, for this role we are particularly looking for:
- Degree or equivalent experience in illustration, graphic design, visual arts or related field
- Proven experience in creating digital illustration and high-quality graphic design content
- Strong artistic, creativity and innovation skills
- High attention to detail
- Proficiency in use of illustration or graphic design software
- Able to convey complex information into visually engaging and easy to understand content
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Passionate about contributing to a worthy and meaningful cause
What will you gain as a volunteer?
- You’ll join a friendly, passionate team of volunteers and develop an understanding of how this team at The Charity operates.
- You will have the opportunity to network with other volunteers and play a key role in the mental health community.
- You’ll have the opportunity to utilise your existing skills, while developing and learning new ones to take forward into the future
- We will provide references after 3-months of active volunteering
Time Commitment
Time can be as little or as much as you can give, we are flexible to fit around your commitments. All volunteers are required to complete an induction (held virtually over Teams) and be happy to attend regular meetings online with your team.
Practical Considerations
You will receive support from the leadership team, and ongoing direction from a named key contact. We carry out reference checks for all individuals who will be volunteering with us on a regular basis. Volunteers will be required to complete induction and basic training before commencing the role. Volunteers must be over 18, and have the right to live and work in the UK.
How to apply
Please submit your application through Charity Job, we will then contact you to arrange an informal interview over Teams.
Borderline Support UK CIC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this volunteer position without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age
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Help us SHINE!
We are SUNSHINE, a brand new grassroots community charity that is being set up. We are a small charity trying to make a BIG impact. SUNSHINE is dedicated to bringing people together, spreading joy and community spirit through a range of community-based initiatives that foster connections, enhance wellbeing and transform lives. We especially aim to target those that are at risk and hard to reach living with social isolation who will need access to our charity the most.
At SUNSHINE, we’re not just a charity; we’re a movement fuelled by compassion, dedication, and a shared vision. Our mission? To change the world - one smile at a time with passionate, dedicated and driven positive role models.
We can’t do it alone!!! We need your help!!!
We're looking for a volunteer to fill the role of Graphic Designer, who can support our small charity make a big difference by creating some amazing eye catching, stunning, vibrant and uplifting graphic designs that create a brand identity for our amazing hard working volunteer run charity.
We are especially interested in the following graphic design items;
- Guide Booklet (To promote our new charity as we don't have a website yet).
- Volunteer Booklet (To welcome new volunteers into SUNSHINE, making them feel welcomed and valued).
- Social Media Posts (To create and promote our upcoming campaigns, fundraisers and volunteer initiatives and to create impact and tell our story).
- Roller Banner (To have up at internal and external events).
- Motion Graphics (To help us raise our profile and awareness of our work)
If you are interested in joining SUNSHINE, please send your Portfolio with your previous work.
We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest in SUNSHINE!
SUNSHINE
- Fostering Connections
- Enhancing Wellbeing
- Transforming Lives
SUNSHINE is London based dedicated to bringing people together, fostering connections, enhancing wellbeing and transforming lives.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A Little About Us!
Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organisation. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.
Why we need you!
Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organisation. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!
Youth Advantage UK is looking for someone who can take us to the next level, helping to mange efforts of becoming a registered charity.
Requirements
- Charity registration experience or good knowledge on registration of charities
- Note taking and record keeping experience
- Trustee relations experience
- A good knowledge of UK law particularly relating to charities and volunteers
Responsibilities
- To register the organisation as a charity with the Charity Commission and manage or carry out the associated work
- To manage the organisations legal affairs
- To support trustees
- To ensure the constitution is adhered to
- To keep records of trustee meetings
- To maintain official records
- To ensure the organisation is acting properly in accordance with its purpose and constitution
What we offer!
Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organisation who is looking to help young people in the UK.
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Join us as Dog A.I.D.'s new Chair of the Board of Trustees and you would be joining the Board at an exciting time as we have launched the charity’s Strategic Plan with a new CEO supported by a small but strong team, which we will be building further this year. As Chair of Trustees you would be using your skills and experience to provide leadership to our charity as we look to achieve ambitious strategic growth targets over the coming years and guiding its transition to becoming a larger, more robust charity with increased profile and reach.
Dog A.I.D. empowers physically disabled people by coaching them to train their own pet dog to become an accredited Assistance Dog. By focusing on the existing pet/owner bond, outcomes for our clients include:
· increased independence and self-confidence
· improved mental well-being
· reduction in social isolation
· reduced reliance on family members and/or carers.
· increased opportunities, with many of our clients being able to return to work or education, supported by their accredited Assistance Dog.
We are looking for an active and passionate Chair who can provide strategic leadership and guidance. You will be required to lead online quarterly Board meetings and other ad-hoc meetings and strategic discussions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This role will involve supporting people in emotional distress or needing somebody to talk to. This opportunity is ideal for those wanting to improve their listening skills. All training provided including mental health awareness and telephone listening. Gain personal satisfaction and a sense of achievement by experiencing the diversity of telephone support. Applications are encouraged from people who have had experience of mental distress or have an understanding of what mental distress may mean for others.
This role will involve supporting people in emotional distress or needing somebody to talk to. This role requires you to commit to supporting the line four evenings a month (8pm-11pm) and attending our monthly group supervision.
Mindline Trans +
Mindline call handlers will have the opportunity to volunteer for our Mindline Trans + helpline as a progression opportunity. You will need to attend Trans Awareness training. You will be offering emotional support to transgender people, their family and friends. Mindline Trans+ operates every Friday 8pm – 11pm. Minimum commitment for Mindline Trans+ 2 x 3hr shifts per month.
Person Specification
Essential:
PC / Laptop with good internet connection
Positive team-working skills
Flexible approach
Demonstrable IT knowledge/experience using Microsoft Packages
Willingness to learn (including independently) to extend their knowledge
Desirable:
Understanding of the need for good record keeping and GDPR
Equal Opportunities:
Mind in Somerset is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination, direct or indirect. All employees and volunteers are expected to promote and work fully in line with the company’s Equal Opportunities Policy. Mind in Somerset is a Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from disabled people. If disabled applicants meet the minimum criteria for the job, they can request and will be offered a guaranteed interview. Should applicants require reasonable adjustment support for the interview/Volunteer meeting, please contact Mind in Somerset.
To provide services and support to anyone affected by or vulnerable to mental illness, improving their quality of life and wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.