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About CARAS: 

CARAS is a leading refugee charity in Southwest London, providing firm foundations for new-arrival asylum seekers to build happy and successful lives. Arriving as an asylum seeker in the UK can be a terrifying and disempowering experience. Difficulties with language, accessing services and overcoming prejudice are ever-present. We exist to help people seeking asylum overcome those challenges and to help them rebuild their lives.  

We provide person-centred educational, social and casework support to over 600 young people and adults across South London each year, recognising the moment of arrival as one of opportunity. Our work provides individuals with essential support to build language and employability skills, develop social networks and friendships, and access essential services such as legal and mental health services. Our work has a multi-generational impact, providing forced migrants with early interventions to support language and skill acquisition, and tackling the root causes of socio-economic marginalisation by supporting social inclusion and future labour market access.

Volunteering with CARAS - our Community of Welcome:

CARAS has a proud history of volunteers helping us deliver our charitable aims. Volunteers are an essential part of the CARAS community, bringing skills, insights, experience, different languages, and enthusiasm to the roles.  Community members tell us that welcome by volunteers is so important in an often hostile world. It helps them feel safe and valued. Community is at the heart of all we do, and we could not deliver the projects we do without the enormous contribution that volunteers bring. 

About the CARAS Adult Programme: 

Alongside educational and casework support, CARAS has a thriving social Programme of weekly activities, from women’s yoga to creative coffee afternoons, sports sessions and workshops, designed and built in collaboration with our community, volunteers and local partners. Most people we work with in the adult team are waiting for a decision on their asylum claim, and are accommodated in cramped and inadequate hotels contracted by the Home Office for up to – and sometimes more than – 2 years whilst they wait for a decision on their asylum claim. During this time, they are eligible for only £8.86 per week and are prohibited from working. This is an incredibly stressful and disempowering period for those seeking asylum. Against this backdrop, our social activities exist as spaces of welcome, for people to come and make meaningful connections, build confidence and importantly - have fun! 

Connecting community members to volunteering: 

Whilst many of our community members are prohibited from working whilst waiting for a decision on their claim, they can volunteer. However, there are many linguistic, cultural and practical barriers to being able to actually access volunteering opportunities. We work with our community members to try to find interesting and high-quality volunteering roles that are accessible and fulfilling. We know from experience that connecting our community members to volunteering can have a huge positive impact on their well-being, confidence, and preparedness for future careers and education in the UK. However, as a small team, we do not have the capacity we need to be able to provide more personal, tailored support to respond to the huge range of skills, interests and experience. This is where you come in! 

Volunteering connector role: 

As the volunteering connector, you will work 1-2-1 with CARAS community members to understand what roles people are interested in and will liaise with suitable providers and partners to connect them to these roles. Part of your role will also be to explain to community members what volunteering means, including the boundaries and expectations of volunteering, as well as what rights volunteers have in the UK. This is important to ensure the volunteering placements are valuable for both community members and the organisations they volunteer with.

We are looking for someone who is warm, compassionate, proactive and efficient. You will be good at building trusting relationships quickly and taking the initiative to make connections across the local area to find suitable opportunities. You will take a person-centred approach that places focus on our community members’ existing skills, priorities and goals to make decisions together about the best course of action. 

We are looking for volunteers who can commit to 3 hours per week and can come to our Tooting-based office. Wednesday afternoon is our preference but we are open to being flexible with timetabling for the right candidate.

Tasks and responsibilities:

To work with CARAS community members to understand their interests, experience and goals relating to volunteering; 

To support our CMs with their applications to these organisations and ensure smooth referral pathways; 

To work together with external providers to find suitable and accessible volunteer roles;

To research possible new volunteering organisations that are willing and appropriate; 

To support community members to recognise and celebrate their achievements;

To adhere to CARAS Child Protection procedures, Confidentiality Policy, Health & Safety policy, Equal Opportunities policy and all other policies as relevant; 

To keep CARAS database records up to date to support the adult team, as well as for monitoring and evaluation

Requirements - Essential: 

To be 18 years or older; 

Current resident of the UK;

To be non-judgemental and able to engage with people from diverse cultural backgrounds; 

To be reliable and punctual;

To have an interest in building and strengthening community in London; 

Excellent communication skills, especially with people with varying levels of English; 

To be able to dedicate 3 hours a week to CARAS’ volunteering connections for minimum 3 months; 

Able to provide five years’ worth of addresses, and willing to undergo a DBS check; 

Able to complete compulsory volunteer induction training (online) in general and safeguarding prior to the start of the role. 
Please note that volunteer induction training currently takes place online once a month on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings from 6pm – 8pm. we offer the same trainings on Tuesday and Wednesday daytimes online between 12pm – 2pm once every 3 months. Your availability to attend 1 general and 1 safeguarding online training session at these times within 3 months of your application would be a prerequisite of being accepted as a volunteer at CARAS.

Requirements - Desirable: 

Knowledge of community languages, such as Farsi, Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Somali and Spanish 

Experience working with people who are seeking asylum in the UK; 

Personal experience of volunteering in any sector or organisation that can inform this role 

Through volunteering with us you will:  

Meet and meaningfully support new members of your local community; 

Learn about issues relating to refugees and people seeking asylum; 

Work as part of a friendly, welcoming team;  

Develop your skills and competencies;  

Be able to access relevant training;  

Be able to request a reference after 3 months regular volunteering 

The Organisation:

Sir Henry Irving founded the Fund in 1882 with a number of other actors and stage managers. Over 140 years, Presidents have included Sir John Gielgud, Sir Lawrence Olivier and Dame Penelope Keith. We are thrilled that our Royal Patron has recently been confirmed as King Charles III.

The ABF is a membership charity with over 600 members who are from the acting or stage management fraternity. Members select up to 12 trustees from within the membership to govern and take responsibility for the ABF’s management and administration. Those trustees can appoint up to four additional non-member trustees on the basis of skills and experience they can bring to the charity.

The Board of Trustees delegates authority to a number of sub committees, including Grants & Services, Finance & Operations, and Marketing & Engagement. We ask trustees to join one of these committees.

For over 140 years, the Actors' Benevolent Fund has supported actors and stage managers experiencing hardship due to injury, illness or old age. To date this support has consisted of financial grants and benefits advice, as well as a listening ear. This support is delivered by a small staff team at Adam Street just off The Strand in London.

The charity world has changed significantly in recent years. Society rightly expects charities to deliver their purposes effectively for public benefit. The ABF has been going through a process of reform to maximise the help it delivers and to ensure it is the most effective and impactful steward of its resources.
The charity’s first ever CEO was appointed last summer, and a new Board of Trustees was elected and appointed early 2024 to take the charity forward into the future with a bold new ambition to increase impact.

To find out more about the Actors’ Benevolent Fund, visit the website.

The Role:

This is an exciting time to be joining the Board of Trustees of the Actors’ Benevolent Fund. The charity has been on a journey of transformation, with a new Board and strategy in place, and we are looking for two additional trustees to join us on this journey. These are incredibly challenging times for the industry, with an increased cost of living combined with a scarcity of funding for the Arts, resulting in fewer opportunities for actors, actresses and stage managers, and research evidencing mental health problems. There is a growing need to respond to the changes within our society and profession, and we are seeking individuals with the passion to join an inspirational team to make meaningful and sustainable change to our community. 

We are currently looking for two non-member trustees, each with knowledge and experience in one of the following two areas:
•  Investment management
•  Strategic marketing and / or brand awareness

Person Specification:

Essential: 
•  Demonstrate a passion and commitment to the charity and our vision for its future strategic direction
•  Professional knowledge and experience in one of the following subject areas:
-  Investment management
-  Strategic marketing / brand awareness
•  Understanding of and commitment to the role and responsibilities of being a charity trustee
•  Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively
•  The time to commit to the role: Board meetings are held from 10.30 – 13.00 on the last Thursday every other month (January, March, May, July, September, November), and sub committees meet three times per year

Desirable:
•  Experience of charity governance and being part of a Board 
•  Experience of acting or stage management

Please download the Candidate Information Pack for further details.

How to Apply:

To apply, please provide us with:

•  An up-to-date CV; and
•  Either a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 or, if you prefer, a video of no more than 4 minutes long, detailing why you would like to be considered, your relevant experience and expertise, what you think you can bring to the role and what you hope to gain from the role.

All applications should be sent to the Trustees Unlimited email address, published on their website. 

If you have any difficulty uploading your application or if you would like to have an informal and confidential discussion about the role, alternatively please contact Melissa Baxter or Ian Joseph.

Closing date for applications: 29th July 2024

Interviews with the Actors' Benevolent Fund: 9th – 14th August 2024, in person at the ABF offices in Adam Street, London.

The Association is seeking to appoint a lay member to join its Safety, Standards, Environment and Sustainability Committee which plays a key role in the driving the sustainability strategy and workstream for the organisation.

Sustainability is a strategic priority for the Association and we seek to lead the specialty on environmental matters and ‘green’ anaesthesia, working closely with other agencies and stakeholders. The lay member will help develop the environment and sustainability strategy for the Association, offering their professional expertise and their independent perspective.

Lay members bring expertise, judgment and balance which complement the skills of the elected directors and trustees. Their principal assets will be their independence and non-clinical expertise.

Purpose of the role:
We are keen to appoint a lay member with a background in one or more of the following areas: 

• Environment and sustainability in a public or charity sector context.
• Patient and public advocacy and engagement in the environment.
• The use of advocacy in political and media arenas.
• Evaluation and impact measurement relating to environment and sustainability including the use of high-quality science

We have a new volunteer opportunity based at Walsall Probation Office, supporting the Change Grow Live Dependency and Recovery team. We are looking for individuals that have an understanding of the issues faced by the people we support. You'll be passionate about supporting others to change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.

As a Criminal Justice Dependency & Recovery Volunteer, you will work closely with Dependency and Recovery Coordinators to deliver a range of tailored activities to adult males who are on probation.

Assistingin delivering psychosocial interventions which address drug, alcohol addictions and offending behaviour. You will besupporting the person on probation to achieve their goals around their substance misuse and offending behaviour.

You will join a supportive team and receive comprehensive training and guidance to help you to develop in the role. This is an exciting opportunity where you will be making a real difference to the lives of others and gain experience of working with the Dependency and Recovery Project, and Prison and Probation field.

Key Activities:

• Support the D&R Coordinator to deliver recovery focused interventions including drug, alcohol and harm minimisation, offending behaviour, consequential thinking and developing positive coping strategies
• Support in key-working and group sessions
• Work in partnership with and build professional relationships with external organisations, e.g. Probation, Prison and Recovery Services
• Build therapeutic relationships with the people we support
• Empower the people we support to achieve their ‘Action Plan’ goals
• Motivate the people we support to engage in recovery activities within Change Grow Live, Probation and the wider community
• Research and signpost the people we support to Asset Based Community Services e.g. food banks, mental health services, housing, mutual aid
• Remind and empower the people we support to attend appointments and groups
• Input data on to IT systems
• Support the D&R Coordinator at events to promote and provide information about the D&R service
• Collect and collate feedback from the people we support using our services

Please note before applying

• The volunteer role is based at Walsall Probation office on either Tuesday or Wednesday during office hours (4hrs)
• Some of the training for this role is elearning and so access to a laptop in order to complete this will be beneficial
• This post is subject to a DBS check at an enhanced level and vetting enhanced level 1 by HMPPS 

To find out more about this exciting opportunity please read the attached role description.

We have a new volunteer opportunity based at Selly Oak Probation Office, supporting the Change Grow Live Dependency and Recovery team. We are looking for individuals that have an understanding of the issues faced by the people we support. You'll be passionate about supporting others to change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.

As a Criminal Justice Dependency & Recovery Volunteer, you will work closely with Dependency and Recovery Coordinators to deliver a range of tailored activities to adult males who are on probation.

Assistingin delivering psychosocial interventions which address drug, alcohol addictions and offending behaviour. You will besupporting the person on probation to achieve their goals around their substance misuse and offending behaviour.

You will join a supportive team and receive comprehensive training and guidance to help you to develop in the role. This is an exciting opportunity where you will be making a real difference to the lives of others and gain experience of working with the Dependency and Recovery Project, and Prison and Probation field.

Key Activities:

• Support the D&R Coordinator to deliver recovery focused interventions including drug, alcohol and harm minimisation, offending behaviour, consequential thinking and developing positive coping strategies
• Support in key-working and group sessions
• Work in partnership with and build professional relationships with external organisations, e.g. Probation, Prison and Recovery Services
• Build therapeutic relationships with the people we support
• Empower the people we support to achieve their ‘Action Plan’ goals
• Motivate the people we support to engage in recovery activities within Change Grow Live, Probation and the wider community
• Research and signpost the people we support to Asset Based Community Services e.g. food banks, mental health services, housing, mutual aid
• Remind and empower the people we support to attend appointments and groups
• Input data on to IT systems
• Support the D&R Coordinator at events to promote and provide information about the D&R service
• Collect and collate feedback from the people we support using our services

Please note before applying

• The volunteer role is based at Selly Oak Probation office on either Wednesday or Friday during office hours (4hrs)
• Some of the training for this role is elearning and so access to a laptop in order to complete this will be beneficial
• This post is subject to a DBS check at an enhanced level and vetting enhanced level 1 by HMPPS 

To find out more about this exciting opportunity please read the attached role description.

We have a new volunteer opportunity based at Redditch Probation Office, supporting the Change Grow Live Dependency and Recovery team. We are looking for individuals that have an understanding of the issues faced by the people we support. You'll be passionate about supporting others to change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.

As a Criminal Justice Dependency & Recovery Volunteer, you will work closely with Dependency and Recovery Coordinators to deliver a range of tailored activities to adult males who are on probation.

Assistingin delivering psychosocial interventions which address drug, alcohol addictions and offending behaviour. You will besupporting the person on probation to achieve their goals around their substance misuse and offending behaviour.

You will join a supportive team and receive comprehensive training and guidance to help you to develop in the role. This is an exciting opportunity where you will be making a real difference to the lives of others and gain experience of working with the Dependency and Recovery Project, and Prison and Probation field.

Key Activities:

• Support the D&R Coordinator to deliver recovery focused interventions including drug, alcohol and harm minimisation, offending behaviour, consequential thinking and developing positive coping strategies
• Support in key-working and group sessions
• Work in partnership with and build professional relationships with external organisations, e.g. Probation, Prison and Recovery Services
• Build therapeutic relationships with the people we support
• Empower the people we support to achieve their ‘Action Plan’ goals
• Motivate the people we support to engage in recovery activities within Change Grow Live, Probation and the wider community
• Research and signpost the people we support to Asset Based Community Services e.g. food banks, mental health services, housing, mutual aid
• Remind and empower the people we support to attend appointments and groups
• Input data on to IT systems
• Support the D&R Coordinator at events to promote and provide information about the D&R service
• Collect and collate feedback from the people we support using our services

Please note before applying

• The volunteer role is based at Redditch Probation office on either Monday or Thursday during office hours (4hrs)
• Some of the training for this role is elearning and so access to a laptop in order to complete this will be beneficial
• This post is subject to a DBS check at an enhanced level and vetting enhanced level 1 by HMPPS 

To find out more about this exciting opportunity please read the attached role description

Join the Board and help people living with dementia enjoy more active and fulfilled lives.

Dementia Adventure thinks differently about dementia. Taking a positive approach to risk-taking, we believe that with the right support, everyone living with dementia can enjoy the well-being benefits of nature and the great outdoors. We believe in what people can do, not what they can’t.

Our work is grounded in research, lived experience, and 15 years of delivering supported holidays around the UK for people with dementia and their family carers. In that time, we have also become a reputable training provider for healthcare and outdoor leisure professionals, specialising in developing dementia skills, nature-based activities, and multi-sensory approaches to care and inclusion.

In a year that has seen some exciting new partnerships develop, the launch of Green Letter Days, and our engaging ‘Today I will …’ social media campaign, this is an excellent time to join Dementia Adventure’s Board as we develop the next period of growth and strategic development.  Chaired by Debbie Marshall, Managing Director of the Silver Marketing Association, our trustees bring knowledge and experience in travel, sustainability, healthcare management, law and finance from their respective sectors.  We are looking for three more trustees to join them who would also be keen advocates for the cause and are well-networked in their fields.

The role will involve attending up to six meetings a year, all digitally accessible, but with the aim of meeting in person on two of those occasions in London and at our offices near Chelmsford. In addition to providing strategic oversight, support, and challenge to the organisation, which comprises 24 staff and over 120 volunteers, there will be opportunities to engage in various ways, with an average time commitment of three hours per month.

We will provide:

• A full induction programme and access to training and development to fulfil the role

• Opportunities to develop new skills

• Opportunities to input into developing services that will improve the lives of people living with dementia

• Opportunities to provide additional voluntary support, with specific training, on our supported holidays

• Reimbursement of any out-of-pocket expenses

We welcome people of all backgrounds and sectors, whether with existing board experience or new to a trustee role, who bring fresh perspectives and diverse knowledge, skills, and experience. We particularly welcome expertise in fundraising, finance or dementia advocacy. You must be aged 18 or over to apply.

Why am I needed?

Community is at the heart of everything that we do at Tenovus Cancer Care to help those affected by cancer. Our aim is simple – to deliver a vision where fewer people get cancer and those that do receive equal access to excellent treatment. However, we can’t do this without your help. Our shops in local communities are crucial to us raising vital funds. So, we’d like you to volunteer your time and commitment to help us make a difference.

We are looking for friendly volunteers who have a passion for homeware, collectibles and bric – a brac to help us out with our donations in our Charity shops. We aren’t looking for experts but if you have an interest in homeware that is useful.

What will I be doing?

Accepting donations from the public

Cleaning, researching and pricing goods

Putting goods on display in the shop

Displaying items on the shop floor ensuring the items are rotated regularly to increase sales

Maintaining high levels of shop standards, presentation and cleanliness

Speaking with customers, making them welcome and answering queries

Along with learning the role, you can branch out and try other roles too

Promoting awareness of the charity and the services that we provide

What skills do I need?

Strong customer service skills

A really keen eye for detail

Passion for Homeware

Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team

Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the team and customers.

How much time do I need to commit?

We’d need you to give around three hours per week if you can with the possibility to do more if you’d like to. However, we appreciate any time you’d like to give; please let us know this on your application form.

What support will I be given?

Before starting with Tenovus Cancer Care, we ask that you visit the Shop Management team in the shop so we can both see how the role may suit you.

Following that the Shop Manager and team will be on hand to advise and help you select products you can use.

Becoming a volunteer with Tenovus Cancer Care can be a rewarding experience and is certainly invaluable to the charity and its goals.

What benefits can I expect?

Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with organisational policy

The satisfaction of knowing you’re making a vital difference to the work of Tenovus Cancer Care, and in particular the people who access our unique services

The opportunity to be creative and bring new ideas to the shop whilst developing your creative and design skills

The opportunity to develop new and existing skills

Access to all internal vacancies

Access to training

The enjoyment of meeting new people and being part of our Retail Team

The chance to gain experience of helping Wales’ leading cancer charity.

Where will I be based?

In your local Tenovus Cancer Care shop

How do I apply?

Please contact the Shop Manager in your local shop directly or alternatively please contact our Volunteer Development Team on our website.

Inclusivity:

Whether you’re a volunteer, supporter, or staff member, we want everyone to feel welcome at Tenovus Cancer Care. We are committed to greater diversity across our people to make sure we have a breadth of experience, skills and perspective that reflects the communities we serve.

We are working to ensure that Tenovus Cancer Care is a fair and equitable place to volunteer. We strive to ensure everyone is treated fairly, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion, or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership

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.

Why am I needed?

Community is at the heart of everything that we do at Tenovus Cancer Care to help those affected by cancer. Our aim is simple – to deliver a vision where fewer people get cancer and those that do receive equal access to excellent treatment. However, we can’t do this without your help. Our shops in local communities are crucial to us raising vital funds. So, we’d like you to volunteer your time and commitment to help us make a difference.

We are looking for friendly volunteers who have a passion for homeware, collectibles and bric – a brac to help us out with our donations in our Charity shops. We aren’t looking for experts but if you have an interest in homeware that is useful.

What will I be doing?

Accepting donations from the public

Cleaning, researching and pricing goods

Putting goods on display in the shop

Displaying items on the shop floor ensuring the items are rotated regularly to increase sales

Maintaining high levels of shop standards, presentation and cleanliness

Speaking with customers, making them welcome and answering queries

Along with learning the role, you can branch out and try other roles too

Promoting awareness of the charity and the services that we provide

What skills do I need?

Strong customer service skills

A really keen eye for detail

Passion for Homeware

Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team

Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the team and customers.

How much time do I need to commit?

We’d need you to give around three hours per week if you can with the possibility to do more if you’d like to. However, we appreciate any time you’d like to give; please let us know this on your application form.

What support will I be given?

Before starting with Tenovus Cancer Care, we ask that you visit the Shop Management team in the shop so we can both see how the role may suit you.

Following that the Shop Manager and team will be on hand to advise and help you select products you can use.

Becoming a volunteer with Tenovus Cancer Care can be a rewarding experience and is certainly invaluable to the charity and its goals.

What benefits can I expect?

Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with organisational policy

The satisfaction of knowing you’re making a vital difference to the work of Tenovus Cancer Care, and in particular the people who access our unique services

The opportunity to be creative and bring new ideas to the shop whilst developing your creative and design skills

The opportunity to develop new and existing skills

Access to all internal vacancies

Access to training

The enjoyment of meeting new people and being part of our Retail Team

The chance to gain experience of helping Wales’ leading cancer charity.

Where will I be based?

In your local Tenovus Cancer Care shop

Inclusivity:

Whether you’re a volunteer, supporter, or staff member, we want everyone to feel welcome at Tenovus Cancer Care. We are committed to greater diversity across our people to make sure we have a breadth of experience, skills and perspective that reflects the communities we serve.

We are working to ensure that Tenovus Cancer Care is a fair and equitable place to volunteer. We strive to ensure everyone is treated fairly, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion, or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership.

Why am I needed?

Community is at the heart of everything that we do at Tenovus Cancer Care to help those affected by cancer. Our aim is simple – to deliver a vision where fewer people get cancer and those that do receive equal access to excellent treatment. However, we can’t do this without your help. Our shops in local communities are crucial to us raising vital funds. So, we’d like you to volunteer your time and commitment to help us make a difference.

We are looking for friendly volunteers who have a passion for homeware, collectibles and bric – a brac to help us out with our donations in our Charity shops. We aren’t looking for experts but if you have an interest in homeware that is useful.

What will I be doing?

Accepting donations from the public

Cleaning, researching and pricing goods

Putting goods on display in the shop

Displaying items on the shop floor ensuring the items are rotated regularly to increase sales

Maintaining high levels of shop standards, presentation and cleanliness

Speaking with customers, making them welcome and answering queries

Along with learning the role, you can branch out and try other roles too

Promoting awareness of the charity and the services that we provide

What skills do I need?

Strong customer service skills

A really keen eye for detail

Passion for Homeware

Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team

Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the team and customers.

How much time do I need to commit?

We’d need you to give around three hours per week if you can with the possibility to do more if you’d like to. However, we appreciate any time you’d like to give; please let us know this on your application form.

What support will I be given?

Before starting with Tenovus Cancer Care, we ask that you visit the Shop Management team in the shop so we can both see how the role may suit you.

Following that the Shop Manager and team will be on hand to advise and help you select products you can use.

Becoming a volunteer with Tenovus Cancer Care can be a rewarding experience and is certainly invaluable to the charity and its goals.

What benefits can I expect?

Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with organisational policy

The satisfaction of knowing you’re making a vital difference to the work of Tenovus Cancer Care, and in particular the people who access our unique services

The opportunity to be creative and bring new ideas to the shop whilst developing your creative and design skills

The opportunity to develop new and existing skills

Access to all internal vacancies

Access to training

The enjoyment of meeting new people and being part of our Retail Team

The chance to gain experience of helping Wales’ leading cancer charity.

Where will I be based?

In your local Tenovus Cancer Care shop

How do I apply?

Please contact the Shop Manager in your local shop directly or alternatively please contact our Volunteer Development Team on our website.

Inclusivity:

Whether you’re a volunteer, supporter, or staff member, we want everyone to feel welcome at Tenovus Cancer Care. We are committed to greater diversity across our people to make sure we have a breadth of experience, skills and perspective that reflects the communities we serve.

We are working to ensure that Tenovus Cancer Care is a fair and equitable place to volunteer. We strive to ensure everyone is treated fairly, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion, or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership

• Voluntary Work– out of pocket expenses paid
• 3-4 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months
• Based in person in Greenwich

South East London Mind is excited to be recruiting for Connecting Communities volunteers based in person at our site in Greenwich.

Our Connecting Communities service is essential to ensuring that people experiencing poor mental health are supported to gain access to local services within the community. Our Connecting Communities volunteers will be pivotal in researching what services are available within the community and helping to raise awareness of the support that South East London Mind can provide by networking with other organisations within the Greenwich borough. Our volunteers will be a listening ear to people experiencing a difficult time and will be able to signpost them to services to gain the support they need.

Connecting Communities Volunteers can volunteer Monday to Friday between the hours of 10:00-16:00.

We ask that our Connecting Communities Volunteers commit to at least 3 hours a week for a minimum of 6 months. We will accept candidates that can commit to volunteering for 3-4 hours every fortnight for a minimum of 6 months

Essential Skills:

• Good listening and communication skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good IT skills to include: Microsoft Office applications, outlook, ability to navigate websites with ease, and ability to complete online forms
• A patient and compassionate approach, along with the ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner

Benefits:

• Regular training and development opportunities
• Ongoing supervision and support
• An opportunity to be part of a team
• An opportunity to help people within the local community
• Volunteering Week celebrations
• In depth induction training which includes active listening skills, administration skills, mental health awareness, and EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion).

South East London Mind is committed to the value of diversity, equity of opportunity and elimination of discrimination in all forms. We are passionate about providing the best opportunities for the people we support.

How to apply:
Read the Role Description and Person Specification attached. Download and complete an application form and send back to us.

For an informal chat about this role please call to speak to Rebekah on 0208 8853 8407

Location: Head Office, Jones Court, Cardiff  and/or Home Based

Why am I needed?

Are you passionate about pre-loved clothing, and want to make a difference ?

At Tenovus Cancer Care we receive many donated goods and no matter how big or small, these help us raise funds to continue to provide essential care and support for cancer patients and their families, wherever and whenever they need us most. We’re looking for some creative and resourceful volunteers to help us market some of the amazing donated stock that we receive. From vintage clothes, vinyl and retro toys to furniture and antiques, by through increased digital selling platforms, you will be able to help us reach a much wider audience to raise funds, to keep our services going. And with your help, we’ll be able to list even more items for the right price and support even more people affected by cancer when and where they need us most.

What will I be doing?

Writing descriptions about stock and listing items on our online selling sites[SB1] [SB2]  by working from photographs

Researching items online to ensure the optimum listing

Enhancing photos using Ebay image tools and maximising listing impact

Writing optimised listings and all relevant product attributes

Supporting with the Online Trading Assistant and Retail Team.

What skills do I need?

Awareness and experience of using eBay or other online selling sites

Good computer skills such as using shared files and excellent attention to detail[SB3] 

An enthusiasm for the work of Tenovus Cancer Care

Strong written and communication skills

No experience is needed as full training is provided

An interest in online selling and reuse / recycle

This role would suit a proactive and outgoing person who enjoys a variety of tasks and would like to be part of a growing team[SB4] 

Real eye for detail and a good understanding of women's clothing and how to accurately describe it.

How much time do I need to commit?

Ideally, you’ll be able to commit to giving a minimum of 4 hours / half a day per week. This role is flexible and hours are available to fit around you – please note on your application how much time you can give.

What support will I be given?

Advice, support and guidance from the Online Trading Assistant

All necessary training to carry out this role

Continuous support from the rest of our Team.

What benefits can I expect?

Travel / Lunch expenses in line with Organisational Policy[SB5]  (if working from Office)

The opportunity to applied for internal roles within Tenovus Cancer Care

Access to a range of courses on our eLearning system & ebay academy (learning programme)

Gaining skills highly desirable in the digital selling industry

The chance to meet new people that share the same interests and work ethic

Most importantly, you will gain the invaluable experience of assisting the leading cancer charity in Wales.

Where will I be based?

This role can either be completed from our Head Office at Tenovus Cancer Care, 1st Floor Jones Court, Womanby Street ,Cardiff or at home. 

If you are based at home, you will need to have access to a laptop or computer.

By working from photographs

Writing optimised listings and all relevant product attributes

Including being comfortable with the use of shared files

Real eye for detail and a good understanding of women's clothing and how to accurately describe it.

(if working away from home - will need to have access to a laptop or computer)

Are you happy to get stuck in with loads of enthusiasm? Fundraisers here at Ickworth are a diverse bunch and through talks, 2nd hand books, internal events and much more we help towards the conservation of this special place 

 This role will suit you if you are:

• Someone who enjoys talking to members of the public and can engage in a meaningful conversation.
• Comfortable lone working at times, as well as working in a team.
• Up for a challenge and like to reach a target.
• A person that enjoys giving excellent service.
• Happy to volunteer on your own. However, someone will always be available to support.
• Confident building new relationships with people.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Helping grow awareness and support for local & national fundraising
• Understanding different needs and interests of people and inspiring them to give in a way that is right for them.
• Supporting in our bookshop by manning the space, rotating stock, tidying and pricing books while always providing a friendly and welcoming approach.
• Attending regular meetings and suggesting fundraising ideas/feedback so we can fulfil our fundraising plan.
• Using your particular skills in creative ways to raise funds
• Answering questions people may have about the National Trust and being able to explain where donations go and impact they make.
• Ensuring we follow fundraising guidance, regulations and best practice
• Supporting big fundraising campaigns or projects.
• Being part of a team that may need to adapt and change in response to local needs, National Trust priorities or changes to government guidelines 

By getting involved you could:

• Be part of a passionate team, working closely with staff across departments raising vital funds to protect Ickworth.
• Be making a direct impact in our fundraising spaces, such as bookshop or through programming.
• Help bring the work of the National Trust to life and inspire others to get involved
• Increase your fundraising skills and experience of different ways to fundraise 

You’d also be joining Europe’s largest conservation charity and the wider National Trust team proudly looking after 780 miles of coastline, over 250,000 hectares of land, over 500 historic houses, castles, ancient monuments, gardens, parks and nature reserves (including lighthouses, villages, pubs and a gold mine!). We are a unique charity welcoming millions of people each year and with a vision to open up places for the benefit of everyone, for ever. 

 All National Trust volunteers will be asked to

• Respect and uphold the National Trust values whilst volunteering with us.
• Complete training required of all NT volunteers and any role specific training
• Adhere to relevant policies and processes including safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity. 

 We want all our volunteers to feel welcome and to have an equally positive experience when volunteering with us. So, volunteers will:

• Be provided with the necessary induction, training, equipment and reasonable adjustments to do this role well and safely
• Be offered expenses to cover agreed travel costs between home and place of volunteering.
• Have remote access to support, news and rotas via our volunteer website 

Skills acquired: Advice & Guidance, Communication Skills, Community Development, Customer Service, Decision Making, E-commerce, Event Support, Fundraising, General Administration, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Market Research, Marketing & Communications, Merchandising, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Retail, Sales Process, Stock / Inventory Management, Teamwork