Project Support Volunteer Volunteer Roles in Belfast

Are you passionate about being a global citizen? Are you looking for a role that makes a difference in the world? Well, how about joining a global organisation helping to empower women and men to end their own hunger and poverty? If this sounds exciting, we might have the perfect role just for you.

We are seeking a volunteer for approximately 7 hours a week for a minimum of 6 months to support our marketing and communications activities. It is a multi-faceted role that will involve supporting the Marketing and Relationships Manager in daily tasks and workload; creating exciting content for our social media channels; communicating with social media followers; setting up Mailchimp email campaigns; updating our website; and creating content for campaigns such as World Hunger Day and Christmas Appeals. It's a great opportunity to learn or deepen marketing and communications knowledge and skills as well as to support millions of people globally to be hunger-free. 

The successful candidate will be joining a small UK-based team with big ambitions, so you’ll be comfortable with change and working within a fast-paced, agile organisation. You will work collaboratively with our UK team and global colleagues, to radically scale up our UK activities. As such, you will be pro-active, result driven and have a can-do attitude. This is a multi-faceted role that has huge potential for growth and development. Most importantly, you’ll be committed to the sustainable end of hunger. If this sounds like you, then get in touch because we would love to hear from you.

Our partner works globally to drive the consumption of healthier diets for all, especially the most vulnerable, by improving the availability, affordability, desirability, and sustainability of nutritious and safe foods.

The have been progressively and methodically reviewing their financial procedures over the last 2+ years, but there are several areas that remain outstanding. They are seeking the support of a volunteer to help them complete the review and establish new or updated procedures.

The work would involve reviewing each procedure/policy, drawing together the relevant pre-existing materials, researching best practice, consulting key members of staff and producing draft procedures for review.

The specific areas that need to be looked at are as follows:

Procedures

• Grants to third-party beneficiaries
• Payroll policy and payments
• Travel payments and reimbursements
• Statutory Financial Reporting
• Accruals
• Reclasses/Journal entries

Policies (if time allows)

• Treasury management and investment
• Financial Reserves

They are seeking a volunteer, with experience of developing and implementing financial procedures, able to make a time commitment of 2-3 hours a week over a 2 month period.

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The Access Project supports pupils from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities. We are looking for individuals with the willingness to coach a young person aged 16-18, online, one hour a month from January 2025 to June 2025 to support them with their skills building.

What’s involved?

•Coach a young person through our key skills building programme, designed to help them  to realise their potential and be ready for their future. These key skills include: communication, problem solving, collaboration and organisation.

•Work with a motivated and ambitious young person, during their future defining years.

•Build transferable skills, experience and knowledge through ongoing training and development as part of the role.

•Students supported by The Access Project are 50% more likely to attend top universities than their comparable peers.

No prior coaching or mentoring experience is necessary, we provide a full comprehensive training and induction programme to help you build the confidence to be the best volunteer you can be.

Interested? You’ll need to:

· Be able to spare one hour a month over the next six months to coach (starting January 2025), plus reasonable preparation time ahead of each session.

· Be prepared to undertake an enhanced DBS check (criminal records check) and provide two references (personal or professional).

How does it work?

1. Sign up on our website.

2. Sign up to any of our 2 hour training sessions over October and November. T, there are various dates so you can find one that suits you: During this session you’ll learn everything you need to know about the skills coaching, our purpose designed programme, and the support you will receive to be the best volunteer you can be.

3. You’ll complete a DBS check (criminal records check) and an online safeguarding course.

4. We’ll propose a ‘smart match’ between you and a young person who will benefit from your experience.

We are looking for 3 experienced creative professionals who will enjoy planning, updating and delivering the content for our website, as well as other digital and print materials. We are looking for 3 skilled professional who can write compelling and persuasive content, who will help ensure a consistent tone across all our digital and printed communications to promote awareness and engagement.

We deal with a wide range of people and professions, which means that it can be difficult to consistently communicate with everyone effectively. Therefore, a communication and marketing volunteer will help to market our projects, services and the condition more widely than we are currently able to do. This includes creating and helping to distribute marketing materials, creating content for the Burning Nights CRPS Support website and helping us create and develop a communications and marketing strategy.

Key Tasks and Objectives

• Copywriting: Create well-written and compelling copy for use in leaflets, packs, one-page/fact sheets, fundraising/promotional materials, membership packs and on our website
• Case study writing and storytelling: Help communicate our impact via stories and case studies that we can use on our website, in marketing materials, or for our fundraising materials
• Web copywriting: Create and update engaging content for our website that adheres to our brand

· Email/E-Newsletter content: Write compelling email content for our various e-newsletters that is relevant and has clear call-to-actions. This will be in conjunction with our email marketing volunteers

· Communication materials review: Review our existing communications materials. Recommend edits that will provide us with consistency in writing style and tone, accurate spelling and grammar, and a clear and engaging voice for our organisation. Evaluate the way we communicate with volunteers, members of the public and helping us to develop better ways of doing this

· Social media snippets - create information and case study snippets for the various social media platforms

· Press Releases and any content that could be used in different channel

· Brochure/annual review writing: Create or update copy for a brochure or our annual review, highlighting our impact current and potential stakeholders

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? We invite you to become a volunteer for our Talking Bubble Project!

Loneliness affects many individuals, especially older adults and vulnerable people in our society. With just a small amount of your time each week, you can make a big difference in someone’s life by offering companionship and a friendly voice.

What is the Talking Bubble Project?
☎︎It is an on-the-phone service which connects volunteers with individuals who may be feeling isolated or lonely. Through regular phone calls, you will have the chance to build a friendship, brighten someone’s day, and provide much-needed emotional support.

�Why volunteer with us?
- Make a positive impact on someone’s life
- Enjoy flexible volunteering hours
- Receive training and ongoing support, as well as a reference upon completion
- Boost your own sense of fulfilment and purpose

�How to get involved: Simply fill out our online application [https://lnkd.in/e36t8zWB]. No previous experience is required – just a friendly, compassionate nature and a willingness to listen.

Open to UK residents only.

Join us in spreading kindness and connection across the UK!

Are you an enthusiastic and skilled funding grant writer? Be a part of our small but committed team as a pro-active grant writer volunteer for a small national charity supporting people affected by a debilitating pain condition.

We are looking for 2 skilled grant writer volunteers who can take the lead in researching appropriate funds and writing grant bids to help us continue offering our support services and resources and helping us create new programmes and services to support patients and their families who have been affected by a poorly understood chronic condition; Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).

As our Grant Writer you will be responsible for identifying appropriate grant opportunities, and managing the grant development and proposal process from research to submitting grant applications with any supporting documents.

As our grant writer, you will:

• Identify appropriate sources of funding where we fit their criteria 
• Write appropriately tailored grant/funding bids that meet funders’ interests and requirements and to write any additional documents in support of funding bids
• Help develop a Trusts and Foundations strategy to help create and maintain strong and diverse income that meets Burning Nights CRPS Support’s funding needs
• Create a calendar of grant deadlines and track submitted funding proposals
• Help us develop a case for support 
• Report on grant usage and impact
• Review all grant/bid feedback and ensure knowledge is shared, so that learning informs us for future approaches to grants

If you are an experienced grant writer or you just enjoy researching and persuasive writing then we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a volunteer who has:

• Experience of being a grant writer, project proposal writer and editing skills
• Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills are essential
• Creative and persuasive written and spoken communication skills 
• Self-motivated and highly-organised
• Ability to work remotely
• Ability to search online databases and other sources to identify appropriate funds
• Ability to understand and appeal to funders’ differing needs
• Ability to organise your own work, track and report back regularly 
• Experience setting up funding email templates (desirable)
• Ability to quickly understand the needs of our organisation  and our service users
• Understands the resource constraints of a small charity and can work with these
• Open to feedback
• Ideally have good network with people, organisations and charities which can help us to support our projects
• Determination to get the job done

Skills

• Project proposal writing
• Grant writing and knowledge of charity grant giving culture
• Good networking skills and contacts with grant giving organisation
• Marketing and communications
• Content writing and story-telling
• Good online fundraising skills
• Good editing and proof reading skills and attention to detail
• Team player who is comfortable working with various volunteers within Burning Nights CRPS Support to collate information required to write funding applications

If you don't have the exact experience, but are interested to volunteer with us, please apply! We would be thrilled to find out about how your interests and experience match with our needs or what we are doing.

Other Information

This role is done remotely using Zoom, Slack and email. You would be working closely with the charity’s Chair and with other trustees. However we would have regular updates and remote meetings as needed so we know you are getting the support you need.

We have an induction process that will help successful applicant to understand how our Charity operates and full support of all our volunteers.

Minimum of 3-6 hours per week for this role

Ideal commitment of 3 months or more (but not specific)

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

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

What’s Involved?

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

You will:

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

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

When and Where?

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

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

Skills/Experience Needed

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

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

Join Us as Our Head of Capital Resourcing and Grant Development!

Are you passionate about making a global impact through education, sustainable skills development, and poverty alleviation? Do you have the expertise and drive to lead innovative funding strategies in a dynamic non-profit setting? If so, we invite you to be a part of our mission-driven team dedicated to creating positive change worldwide.

• Position: Head of Capital Resourcing and Grant Development
• Organisation: Project Yananai
• Location: Remote/Homebased
• Commitment: Volunteer (1hr/day averaged)

About Us:

We are a globally-focused non-profit organisation, with Christian values, committed to enhancing education, developing sustainable skills, and alleviating poverty. Through strategic initiatives and collaborative efforts, we strive to empower communities and transform lives. As part of our expansion, we are seeking a visionary leader to spearhead our capital resourcing and grant development efforts.

Your Role:

As the Head of Capital Resourcing and Grant Development, you will be at the forefront of securing and managing the essential funding resources that drive our mission forward. In this dynamic role, you will:

• Innovate & Lead: Develop and execute groundbreaking capital resource strategies aligned with our global mission.
• Cultivate Partnerships: Build and nurture relationships with major donors, corporate sponsors, government agencies, and financial institutions.
• Drive Grant Excellence: Oversee the comprehensive grant strategy, from research to proposal submission, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• Financial Stewardship: Monitor financial trends, ensure compliance, and contribute to strategic financial planning.
• Empower Teams: Foster a motivating environment that encourages professional growth and innovation within your team.
• Leverage Technology: Utilise modern tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in fundraising endeavours.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional certification in Finance, Business Administration, Project Management or a related field.
• Extensive experience in senior fund development or financial management roles, ideally within the non-profit sector.
• Proven track record in grant writing, capital management, and resource procurement.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Expertise in financial compliance regulations and fundraising technologies.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to impact global initiatives, drive sustainable development, and champion financial growth for a meaningful cause. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and have the passion to make a substantial social impact, we warmly welcome your application.

Join us in our mission to inspire change and empower futures across the globe. Apply now to become a vital part of our journey!

Application Closing Date: 6th January 2025

Project Yananai is a UK registered charity number 1209060 and an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures.

Position Overview:

Children With Voices, a dynamic and community-driven charity committed to supporting vulnerable individuals and families, is seeking a motivated and skilled Volunteer Bid Writer. This role is instrumental in securing funding opportunities, grants, and partnerships to ensure the continuous growth and success of the charity's initiatives.

Responsibilities:

1. Research and Identify Funding Opportunities:

- Conduct thorough research to identify potential funding sources, grants, and partnership opportunities aligned with  Children With Voices' mission and projects.

2. Proposal Development:

- Collaborate with the charity's leadership team to gather information on projects and programs requiring funding.

- Develop compelling and well-articulated grant proposals, ensuring alignment with donor guidelines and requirements.

- Craft persuasive narratives that effectively communicate the impact of Children With Voices' activities.

3. Grant Application Submission:

- Prepare and submit grant applications within specified deadlines, adhering to all application guidelines and requirements.

- Maintain accurate records of submitted proposals, deadlines, and communication with funding bodies.

4. Relationship Building:

- Establish and maintain positive relationships with potential donors, grant-making organisations, and other stakeholders.

- Engage in effective communication to convey the charity's mission and project goals.

5. Collaboration and Coordination:

- Work closely with the fundraising team and project managers to gather necessary information for proposals.

- Collaborate with other team members to ensure the integration of programmatic and financial data in grant applications.

Qualifications:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Previous experience in grant writing, proposal development, or related fields is desirable.

- Strong research skills to identify relevant funding opportunities.

- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

- Detail-oriented with strong organisational and project management skills.

- Passion for the mission and values of Children With Voices.

Time Commitment:

Flexible, with an estimated commitment of 5-10 hours per week.

Location:

This role can be performed remotely, with occasional virtual or in-person meetings as needed.

Benefits:

- Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and make a positive impact.

- Gain valuable experience in grant writing and fundraising within a charitable organisation.

- Develop and enhance your skills in communication, research, and project coordination.

- Travel expenses are paid and you will have a healthy meal!

"In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer an incentive scheme where the successful candidate will receive a commission of 5% of the total value of any winning bids secured. This bonus reflects our commitment to rewarding success and contributing to the impactful work of Children with Voices."

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter expressing your interest and relevant experience. Children With Voices values diversity and encourages candidates of all backgrounds and ages to apply.

Note: This is a voluntary, unpaid position. Children With Voices is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering an inclusive environment for all volunteers.

We are looking for up to ten UK university students to join our volunteer Student Ambassadors team and help Ygam achieve its social purpose by reaching out to students at university. This will be achieved by advising Ygam on the needs of students, supporting with content development, organising activities at your campus, and join us at events to raise awareness of gaming and gambling harms.

We are seeking individuals who are outgoing, with a confident personality. You will enjoy engaging with other students and be able to advise us on the experiences of students with regards to gaming and gambling.We’d love to hear from students with an interest in mental health, psychology, content development, and gaming. 

Are you a dynamic communicator with a passion for education and social justice? Do you believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background? If so, we want YOU to join our team as the Head of Communications at Project Yananai!

About Us: At Project Yananai, as a Christian organisation, we are dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty through innovative educational programs and advocacy. With a presence in several countries, we empower communities to build sustainable futures for the next generation. Join us in making an impact that lasts!

The Role: As our Head of Communications, you will be the voice of our organization, shaping our narrative and driving our mission forward. You will lead a talented team of communications professionals, strategize outreach to engage diverse audiences, and advocate for the issues that matter most to us. With your experience and creativity, you will amplify our impact and ensure our story reaches those who can help us make a difference.

Location: Remote/Homebased

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy that aligns with our mission and goals.
• Craft compelling narratives and visual content that inspires action and resonates with diverse audiences, including donors, volunteers, and the communities we serve.
• Lead media outreach efforts, building and maintaining relationships with journalists and influencers to promote our initiatives.
• Enhance our digital presence through engaging social media campaigns, website content, and email marketing.
• Oversee the production of key publications and promotional materials, ensuring consistent branding and messaging.
• Collaborate with internal teams to communicate key program updates and advocacy initiatives effectively.
• Analyse and report on communication metrics to measure success and inform future strategies.
• Build and lead a team of talented Social Media Legends.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a communications leadership role. Experience within the non-profit sector is desirable but not essential.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to convey complex ideas in an accessible manner.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing, social media trends, and content strategy.
• Demonstrated success in building relationships with media and influencers.
• A passion for education and social justice, with a commitment to our mission of poverty alleviation.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A qualification/accreditation in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Be a part of a passionate, mission-driven team making a significant global impact.
• As a volunteer, a flexible work pattern that encourages a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity for professional growth and continuous learning.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re ready to use your communications expertise to change lives and advocate for education worldwide, we want to hear from you!

Application Closing Date: 6th January 2025

Project Yananai is a UK registered charity number 1209060 and an equal opportunity organisation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.

INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE MEMBER - FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEER

ROLE DESCRIPTION

This is a new and exciting voluntary opportunity.

• Responsible to: Chair of Fundraising Committee.
• Direct reports: N/A
• Working hours and contract: This is a voluntary role that consists of x4 Committee meetings per year, preparation for Committee meetings, attending workshops and events.
• Location: At present all remote.

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to serve on our new Fundraising Committee as a Fundraising Independent Committee Member. We are interested in candidates who have broad leadership experience in substantial fundraising operations, successfully generating annual voluntary income of more than 15 million pounds. Our committees are a fundamental part of our governance structure, and members play a pivotal role in guiding our strategic direction, amplifying our impact, and ensuring the fulfilment of our mission to save sight and change lives. Our committees are currently:

• Social Impact & Scientific Research Committee (SISR)
• Finance, Audit, Risk & Resources Committee (FARR)
• People Committee
• Fundraising Committee
• Retail Committee

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Provide mentorship and strategic guidance to the charity, aligning efforts with the mission and values of the organisation.
• Collaborate with other committee members, the executive team, and stakeholders to develop and implement long-term strategies that advance the charity’s impact and sustainability.

Governance

• Ensure effective governance, decision-making, and compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Work closely with other committee members, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, collaboration and open communication, harnessing different views and opinions.

Engagement

• Represent the charity, when possible, at public events and networking opportunities to promote our mission and raise awareness about our cause.
• Support the development of relationships with key stakeholders, including senior volunteers, high value donors, corporations, and the visually impaired community.

Evaluation and Accountability

• Collaborate with the committee to evaluate performance, ensuring alignment with the charity’s goals and objectives.
• Ensure the charity is accountable to donors and beneficiaries, that is financially robust and sustainable and has effective risk management in place.

PERSON SPECIFICATION           

The ideal candidates will display a commitment to our cause, along with the following:

General attributes                                 

Knowledge & experience  

• An understanding of governance, and experience on a committee or board.
• Understanding of Fundraising Regulator, and compliance to GDPR law.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships with stakeholders, including donors, corporations and large institutional funders.

Skills & abilities

• Strategic thinking and the ability to contribute to long-term planning and vision to deliver impact.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Entrepreneurial instincts and a healthy understanding of risk balanced with ambition using sound judgement.
• Evidence of improving supporter experience, digital integration and executing successful high value appeals.

Styles & behaviours

• High ethical standards and commitment to upholding the charity’s values, as well as a passion for advocating on behalf of individuals with, or at risk of, sight loss.
• Collaborative, highly inclusive, fostering trust and valuing difference perspectives.
• Solution-focused, with an ability to see the big picture and be pragmatic.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

Remuneration: this role is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although reasonable expenses may be claimed.

Time commitment: While the exact time commitment may vary based on the charity’s needs and priorities, we anticipate the following general expectations:

• Four committee meetings per year.
• Preparation for meetings, review of materials, and other engagement as appropriate.
• Online meetings with the Director of Development, and Fundraising Committee Chair as appropriate.
• Representing the charity at high profile events, functions and public engagements to enhance its reputation and partnerships.

Location: At present, committee meetings are held remotely.

HOW TO APPLY

Please see the job description via our website which has full details for the role.

To make an application, please send your CV and a supporting statement (max two pages) to the recruitment inbox listed on the full job description on our website which you can access via the 'apply button'. Please outine your motivation for applying and how you meet the attributes outlined in the personal specification including the specialist experience we are seeking.

If you have questions about the appointment and would find it helpful to have an informal conversation, please see the JD on our website and we will be happy to arrange a call with the Director of Development or Fundraising Committee Chair.

We hope you will consider making an application. Together, we can put change in sight.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Fight for Sight we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that we have.

We have an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, including any adjustments required to support people from diverse community groups.

OTHER INFORMATION

We draw your attention to some important policies that govern the research that our charity funds. You can find these on our website - see the JD for the link.

Innonurt

InnoNurt bridges the gap between tech education and industry readiness by providing free training, mentorship, and real-world volunteer experience to aspiring African tech leaders.

InnoNurt addresses the critical challenge of youth unemployment and the skills gap in Africa's tech industry. Many young people lack access to quality tech education, mentorship, and work experience, leaving them unprepared for the rapidly evolving job market. Additionally, businesses struggle to find adequately trained talent, further hindering innovation and growth within the tech sector.

InnoNurt provides free, high-quality training programs in technology, paired with mentorship and hands-on volunteer opportunities. By equipping youth with in-demand tech skills, real-world project experience, and career guidance, we ensure they are prepared to meet industry needs. This approach not only empowers young people to access better employment opportunities but also helps businesses tap into a ready pool of skilled, motivated talent.

Operations Assistant

Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)

Provide general administrative and operational support to ensure smooth project execution. Responsibilities include:

Managing team schedules and coordinating meetings. Tracking project timelines and deliverables. Supporting documentation and reporting processes. Assisting in onboarding new volunteers and maintaining records.

Weekly Time Commitment

4-6 hours per week

Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)

3-5 months

NEW VOLUNTEER TEAM NEEDED! A DYNAMIC AND DEVELOPING MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY URGENTLY SEEKING VOLUNTEERS. HELP FORGE THE BEST MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLING SERVICE

Evolve Counselling is … changing. Over the next year we have an ambitious programme to meet a large and growing demand for professionally-delivered talking therapies. We have plenty of volunteering opportunities for you. Bring your skills and experience to help us, and in return be part of an empowering community - where you can thrive in a rewarding project. Build your CV! Try something new! Put your spare time to use! Revive your career skills! Do life-enriching work helping others! All roles are flexible hours, working remotely with full IT support.

Exciting and absorbing NEW volunteer job roles

Projects Support . Secretarial tasks supporting the Trustee Board: Scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and board papers, taking minutes, keeping records, monitoring compliance  with legal and contractual rules, etc. Admin support for CEO: Arrange external meetings, attend planning sessions and produce notes and minutes, schedule key business events, and keep diaries up to date. General office administration: Keeping records, directing calls and messages, maintaining files and building the business ‘memory’. We are looking for a highly efficient organiser, someone used to routine and fine detail, with good IT skills.

Finance Controller or Finance Assistant. Finance tasks supporting our growing charity, working with our external Book Keeper, outsourced payroll service, and the Board Treasurer. Tasks include producing monthly reports and stats for the Board, for funders and fundraising bids. Monthly financial reporting including monitoring of income and expenditure, variance analysis and cashflow forecasting, monthly management accounts, and annual financial statements - charity income and expenditure, balance sheet, P&L. Supporting annual budget setting, and assisting when data is required for grant submissions. You will ideally be, or have been, a chartered, AAT, or qualified-by-experience accountant, have Third Sector knowledge, and have an interest and passion  for charitable enterprises.

Communications and Media Coordinator or Assistant. We are looking for help to communicate much much better with counselling clients, funders, our own “Counselling Community” of therapists, and the wider voluntary sector across our large area. You’ll be writing news stories, success ‘profiles’, publicising regular and special events, and driving social media and the web  - building the brand for Evolve. This job will be great  for a pro-active social media “story teller”, looking to build their own profile by ‘owning’ this new area of Evolve’s work. You’ll need to be creative, organised, and literate, with a very self-motivated  approach. A background in PR, marketing, social media or news will be great for this role.
 

Marketing and Fundraising Specialist or Assistant. Help us to grow our client numbers, improve the service, generate a development fund for new innovations, and get our name in front of sponsors, donors, and other charity project funders. In this demanding but hugely rewarding new role you will be in at the beginning - creating campaigns, researching and writing bids, and working with our communications and media volunteer to build and promote compelling fundable projects.

About Evolve Counselling. Evolve Counselling is a long-established charitable social enterprise, providing low cost, affordable or funded mental health counselling to adults in Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties. Our counselling community is made up of 50 – 60 qualified self-employed practitioners, working part-time. We deliver talking therapies to adults – online and in person. Our service delivers around 500 counselling sessions per month to a broad range of individuals, many of whom would not otherwise be able to access counselling support. Evolve also provides supervision, reflective practice, critical incident support and mental health awareness and related training to organisations and businesses large and small.