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African Development Choices (ADC) is a UK-based Social Enterprise on a mission to reduce poverty by empowering communities to make more informed choices in the management of public resources. ADC’s purpose is to enable communities to independently meet their needs for essential services, such as clean water and safe sanitation and improve lives in Africa. At ADC we encourage a working culture of seeking and giving input, showing and taking initiative, and commitment to the organisation and its purpose. We now have an exciting opportunity for a volunteer Senior Web & Graphic Designer to join ADC.
Main purpose of job: Design and adminster the ADC website, design and manage graphic content for various digital channels
Division: Operations
Department: Marketing & Communications
Position reports to: Head of Marketing & Communications
Position is responsible for: N/A
Main Duties & Responsibilities
· Design the ADC website in line with brand guidelines
· Make on-going changes and improvements to website design and content
· Analyse and improve website performance
· Manage user access and permissions on WordPress
· Develop and manage brand content such as logos, buttons, icons etc
· Create new graphics for social media, website, email, posters, flyers, newsletter etc
Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience
Essential
· 3+ year of experience as a Web & Graphic Designer
· Knowledge of WordPress, web design tools and technologies such as CSS, HTML
· Knowledge of graphic design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
· Ability to follow brand guidelines to produce work in line with ADC’s brand and to follow graphic design best practices
· Proficient knowledge of industry and digital design’s best practices.
· Knowledge of UX/UI design
· Knowledge in designing responsive websites
· Strong portfolio demonstrating previous work examples
· High level of design ability and attention to detail
· Available to volunteer at least 7-10 hours a week
· Ability to actively take initiative and help set things up in a start-up environment
· Ability to actively seek and give input in a collaborative team environment
· A committed team player with good communication skills
Desirable
· Experience working in an early stage star-tup and gone through a scaling phase
· Passion for the start-up life and comfortable in a role with a little ambiguity
What ADC Offers You
This is a volunteer, remote and unpaid position with the following benefits:
• Professional learning and career development opportunities
• An opportunity to build on your work experience within your profession
• An opportunity to be part of a diverse team representing different parts of the world that is helping to deliver systemic social change in Africa
• An opportunity to help shape a start-up social enterprise
• We provide work reference
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Here at African Development Choices, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our teams are made up of people from all over the world and we welcome all applications. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, and you require any reasonable adjustments for your application with us, please let us know by contacting recruitmentatafricandevelopmentchoicesdotorg.
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This is an exciting opportunity to be a hands-on trustee at branch level, helping to promote kindness and prevent animal cruelty, reach out to more supporters, and influence how we do things. With your support and expertise, we will achieve so much!
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person who could devote the time to volunteer with us as one of our Trustees. As a Trustee of the Branch, you will have the chance to influence how we care for and prevent cruelty to animals and drive the implementation of key initiatives. You will serve on the governing body of the charity and be instrumental in the running of the Branch and setting out both the short and long terms aims.
As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to attend a committee meeting every other month lasting 2 hours either in person or virtually (can alternate). However, the commitment may vary depending on whether or not the trustee takes on additional duties.
Primary responsibilities of the Branch Trustee
- Apreciate and support the aims and policies of the RSPCA.
- Work in conjunction with fellow trustees and branch officers and jointly act in making decisions for the best interest of the branch and the RSPCA.
- Work with national RSPCA staff to ensure that the branch meets all minimum animal welfare
- In conjunction with your fellow trustees and Branch Support Specialist write, adopt, monitor, and review a development plan setting out the short and long term aims of your branch.
- Actively participate in branch committee meetings and to attend the branch annual general meeting and regional conference.
- Be aware of the outcome of regional board meetings and support local initiatives.
- Actively promote and advertise the society in an ongoing programme to recruit new branch trustees and volunteers and welcome new members.
- In conjunction with your fellow trustees, ensure the proper management and control of all activities and decisions relating to any premises held or staff employed by the branch if applicable.
What we are looking for in a volunteer:
We are looking for people from all social and cultural backgrounds, with experience and skills in any of the following areas:
- Marketing communication including social media, PR, website;
- Fundraising including corporate fundraising, trust fund and grant applications;
- Local community and supporter relationships;
- Hands-on experience in growing charities; and/or
- Are or have been part of the groups and communities we would like to attract.
Alongside the relevant experience, we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare. You would be creative, innovative, bring a fresh perspective, and can put ideas into action.
What we can offer you as a volunteer Branch Trustee
- We will provide you with a comprehensive trustee training course which will provide you will everything you need to carry out the role.
- Ongoing support is also provided by local and national RSPCA staff in addition to any additional training provided by the relevant branch.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Vacancy - Chair of the Board of Trustees Barbara Bus Fund, Stanmore
The Barbara Bus Fund is recruiting for a new Chairperson.
The Barbara Bus Fund is a registered charity, which was set up in 1968 to help people who cannot get out or use public transport or an ordinary car, because they have a disability that necessitates full-time use of a wheelchair.
Today the BBF operates a fleet of 15 specially converted vehicles from Stanmore, Aylesbury and North Wales. The BBF is operated by a combination of paid and volunteer staff with head office at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore.
The role of Chair is a voluntary position with the requirement to commit to one to two days per month, attend online meetings every 6-8 weeks and the AGM. The Chair will lead the Board of Trustees, chair committee meetings and the AGM.
Previous trustee / charity experience is required and the commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. Previous experience within the health / care / transport sectors will be a distinct advantage however, other relevant experience and the right attributes will also be considered.
The BBF holds an annual meal to thank the volunteers and staff, and there are other periodic meetings and events throughout the year.
Please see the full Application Pack for further information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Branch Trustee, Fundraising Strategy (RSPCA Central London)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person who could devote the time to volunteer with us as one of our Trustees with responsibility for fundraising strategy. As a Trustee of the Branch, you will have the chance to influence how we care for and prevent cruelty to animals and drive the implementation of key initiatives. You will serve on the governing body of the charity and be instrumental in the running of the Branch and setting out both the short and long term aims.
As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to commit ~20 hrs per month to various activities in support of the branch (e.g., meetings, fundraising events, as well as offline work to develop our fundraising plan and associated administration). However, the commitment may vary depending on whether the trustee takes on additional duties.
The RSPCA Central London Branch
The RSPCA Central London Branch is one of the network of branches of RSPCA, but we are also a separately registered charity looking after animals in our local area, across central, north east and west London. Much of the animal welfare work of RSPCA is carried out through local branches, which are run by volunteers who have the support of the National
Society of RSPCA.
RSPCA Central London Branch is one of the leading animal welfare organisations in its area of operation. We provide high quality services including adoption and fostering, care andtreatment, inspector support, and advocacy - with a primary focus on cats and small furry animals. We fund our services primarily via income generated from a small network of charity shops, supplemented by bequests, donations, grants, and public fundraising.
Founded in 1824 the RSPCA has been saving animals for almost 200 years and are proud to be the oldest welfare charity around. It has always been our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion, so our volunteers and employees work tirelessly to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering.
Primary responsibilities for the role of Branch Trustee - Fundraising Strategy
● Develop and own the end-to-end fundraising strategy for the branch
● Proactively plan resourcing to support fundraising activities, e.g., other trustee
participation and engagement, volunteer engagement, etc.
● Oversee the day-to-day fundraising activities outlined in the fundraising strategy
● Help grow and manage an active list of volunteers
● Coordinate and participate in in-person fundraising activities
● Identify new opportunities to fundraise within the community and bring proposals to Branch Trustee meetings for approval (e.g., partnerships with Run for Charity, local festivals, etc.)
● Work closely with our marketing and social media team to promote our animal welfare campaigns, events and fundraising using digital media.
Please note that although there might be some opportunities to visit our animal centres,
this is not a hands-on animal welfare role.
Core Branch Trustee responsibilities:
● Appreciate and support the aims and policies of the RSPCA.
● Work in conjunction with fellow trustees and branch officers and jointly act in making decisions for the best interest of the branch and the RSPCA.
● Work with national RSPCA staff to ensure that the branch meets all minimum animal welfare standards (MAWS).
● In conjunction with fellow trustees and Branch Partnership Manager write, adopt, monitor, and review a development plan setting out the short and long term aims of your branch.
● Actively participate in branch committee meetings and to attend the branch annual general meeting and regional conference.
● Be aware of the outcome of regional board meetings and support local initiatives.
● Actively promote and advertise the society in an ongoing programme to recruit new branch trustees and volunteers and welcome new members.
● In conjunction with fellow trustees, ensure the proper management and control of all activities and decisions relating to any premises held or staff employed by the branch.
What we are looking for in a fundraising volunteer:
We are looking for people from all social and cultural backgrounds, with experience and
skills in the following areas:
● Experience working with charitable/ not for profit organisations -
● Fundraising including corporate fundraising, trust fund and grant applications;
● Business planning, including building a strategic roadmap with track record for execution and delivery;
● Hands-on experience building strong partnerships within the community
Alongside the relevant experience, we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare. You would be creative, innovative, bring a fresh perspective, and can put ideas into action.
You will needto be able to work with people and have good interpersonal skills. You do not need to be an expert although commitment, common sense, and the ability to be objective are vital.
What we can offer you as a volunteer Branch Trustee:
● We will provide you with a comprehensive trustee training course which will provide you with everything you need to carry out the role.
● Ongoing support is also provided by local and national RSPCA staff in addition to any additional training provided by the relevant branch.
● The platform to utilise your skills and experience to oversee the charity and make decisions that have a direct impact on local animal welfare.
● The opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals.
● A way to expand your professional and personal network through working with like-minded people.
Practical considerations:
● Please also note that to become a Trustee, you will need to be aged 18 or over and a member of our branch for three months before you are eligible to be elected (you can join as a member upon application and be considered on a probationary basis until you complete the minimum 3-month membership term if needed)
● Potential trustees must volunteer with the branch for a minimum of 6 months before being considered for election to the board of trustees.
● Trustees are elected for a 12-month term each year.
● Trustees must sign a Trustee Declaration of Willingness to Act to confirm that they are not disqualified from being a trustee and read the Charity Commission’s guidance for individuals who cannot be a trustee or senior manager of a charity.
● References will also be required.
We hope you are interested in volunteering for our branch.
Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. We will ask you to provide contact details for two referees, and dependent on the position, you may need to sign an agreement and undergo specific training before starting the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Following a review of our Board, we are looking for people who are committed to developing our services to the population of Derby City, South Derbyshire, East Staffordshire, Tamworth and surrounding areas. We are specifically looking for people with a finance, HR or legal background. Applications from women and individuals from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are encouraged.
That is not the only criteria as the main element we are looking for is a passion to help us improve the lives of the people that we serve.
Practical Considerations
Evening Board Trustee meetings are held approximately every 12 weeks. We also hold sub-committees every 12 weeks. The total time commitment for a Trustee is at least 1 day per month; induction and training are provided, as is support from an experienced and knowledgeable Trustee and staff team. Trustees are not paid, but expenses are covered. A DBS (criminal records check) will be required.
Essential
· Will require references
· Own computer or secure access to one
· Long term commitment
If you have any questions or wish to discuss the role, please visit our company website for contact details
Citizens Advice Mid Mercia is a charity created to serve our local community of over 600,000 people across Derby City, South Derbyshire, East Staffordshire, Tamworth and surrounding areas.
We provide information, advice, support and training on a wide range of subjects such as debt, consumer services, energy, family, work, housing, health, digital skills and homelessness. Our Governing Body is a Board consisting of Trustees who provide independent judgement and oversight and are responsible for providing the strategic direction of our organisation.
Trustees play an essential role in ensuring that the charity runs smoothly and to make sure that:
· The services we offer are high quality
· Our clients’ experiences are used to campaign for changes in policies or services locally and nationally
· Resources are secured to meet current and new demands and that all funds are used responsibly
· Recruitment and selection processes for staff and volunteers are fair, and we are representative of the local community
· Training and support are available for staff and volunteers
· Local partner organisations and funders are aware of the charity and its services
About Citizens Advice Mid Mercia
It is an exciting time to join Citizens Advice Mid Mercia. We are a growing organisation that provides a range of services from quick advice, generalist advice, specialist advice, statutory and none statutory health services as well as peer support and training. We provide services in a variety of outreach locations and are also based in Swadlincote, Derby City, Burton and Tamworth. We provide telephone and face to face advice services for people who want advice on a wide range of issues.
to provide free, independent, confidential, impartial advice to everyone, and to improve the policies and practices that affects lives
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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The National Museum of Computing (TNMoC) is home to the world’s largest collection of working computers from the 1940s through to the present day. Our mission is to bring to life the history and ongoing development of computing in all its aspects for inspiration, research, learning and enjoyment for the benefit of general and specialist audiences of all ages.
A national asset, TNMoC is Arts Council England accredited as a nationally styled museum. We are now looking to strengthen and widen our Board of Trustees membership and would like to hear from individuals with a wide range of relevant experience and perspectives.
Diversity is important to us and we would encourage applications from a broad range of applicants, especially currently under-represented groups.
We are looking for Trustees who share a passion for our mission and want to help us drive it forwards. We seek new Trustees with the ability to think strategically, assess opportunities and manage risk to join and strengthen our existing Board, help provide oversight of staff and volunteers, and with experience in the public, private, or voluntary sector.
We are hoping to grow our board to reinforce our existing knowledge, skills and experiences.In addition, we would particularly welcome applications from people with a background in the following areas:
●Professional museum curatorial leadership
●Professional archive leadership
●Publishing research into the history of computing
●Philanthropic fundraising
●Property acquisition, development and management
●Human resources and organisational development
We appoint our Trustees for a renewable three year term.All our Trustees are volunteers and are expected to meet their own out of pocket expenses. We ask our Trustees to attend up to 8 formal Board meetings a year plus additional involvement in executive committee work and special projects. The Board normally meets on Thursdays, generally alternating between on-site and virtual meetings. Committee and Project work is generally through virtual or hybrid meetings but some additional attendance at the museum outside of board meetings is expected. Through these additional activities we expect our Trustees to engage proactively with our staff and volunteers.
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Location: Remote
Salary: Unpaid
Commitment: 10-15 hours per week, work can be done at times to suit you with occasional time bound interviews and team meetings scheduled to suit your schedule (corporate speak for: ‘we’ll ask when works for you first!)
Role length: 12 months +
About us
Go Inspire International C.I.C. is a women founded charity with the purpose of bringing women together to grow and thrive as a community. We believe that the world will be a better place when all women are supported to become the best versions of ourselves, and that this will allow us to better challenge the discrimination we face.
We do this by creating community centres for women, delivering wellbeing education through our events and media platform and creating a resource hub to connect women to all the information and support they need.
Our core values are equality, intersectionality, sustainability, social connection, excellence and fun. These values permeate everything we do here at Go Inspire International C.I.C.
If you’ve ever wanted to experience working in a place where you and your ambition are fully seen, appreciated and supported, and you want to join a really fun, high energy, full of laughs and mega supportive team then this is the opportunity for you.
Job Description
You will work alongside our directors throughout 2024/5 to:
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Design the onboarding and offboarding process for staff and volunteers.
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Roll out and optimize the above.
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Manage recruitment of team members, including being at interviews and making decisions on who to bring on board.
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Build and manage the HR team, including staff and volunteer managers.
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Create and implement dispute resolution processes and policies.
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Develop and manage processes and policies to make working and volunteering with us a seamless, enjoyable and supportive experience for all.
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Be a point of contact for staff and volunteers.
Note: This role has been designed for a year to support in building and managing our HR systems and process but we would love to have you longer if it works for us both.
About you
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You’ve gotta be compassionate and really care about people and their development.
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Enjoy working with, and supporting people to be their best.
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Be proactive in coming up with, and implementing ideas, a do-er.
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Be confident in taking charge and owning this role, we’ll give you all the support you need to do this but you have to want to drive it.
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Love to bring joy, fun and passion into your work.
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Experience with recruitment and managing others (parenting definitely counts!).
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Experience in a HR role is a great bonus.
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If you nerd out on systems and processes you’re our kind of person.
Note: please do apply if you don’t tick all the above boxes. More than experience, we make decisions on team fit, willingness to grow and ambition
What we can give you
We care deeply about creating a team and environment that people love to be a part of, and not just so we can say that in our marketing! As such, we work hard to make sure that you:
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Are part of a connected team with regular meet ups and social events.
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Get the support to achieve your personal and professional goals.
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Get regular feedback to make sure you’re on track and growing.
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Have the opportunity to flex your creativity and propose and drive ideas forward.
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Be part of building an organisation that creates real positive impact in empowering women to not just survive, but to thrive.
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Work in a way that suits you and your unique needs, with support to identify your needs and implement solutions to meet them.
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And more than anything else, a team that sees you for who you are, and works to make sure you are reaching your true potential, your way.
And of course it goes without saying that fellow neurodiversies and those who think differently are so very welcome and celebrated in this space!
How to apply and what happens next
Please fill in the following application form, no need to attach a CV. If we think you could be a good fit we will invite you for an interview with the relevant member of the leadership team.
We will do our best to get back to you if we don’t think this role is for you but due to the high number of applications this isn’t always possible. If you don’t hear from us for two weeks do feel free to reach out, but often this means you didn’t get through to interviews this time.
Please don’t let this put you off from applying for other roles with us in the future though :) We love to hear from you and appreciate the time you put into the applications.
Any questions?
Get in touch with us!
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Marina (CEO)
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Maker Keti Enterprises help women and kids get empowered by the awareness of their own abilities. In Nepal, as with most parts of the world, girls are not encouraged to use tools. This leads to people, especially women, to not realise their full potential and to not break stereotypes and preconceived notions of their own abilities.
Maker Keti Enterprises conduct DIY workshops with women and kids where they use simple, hand tools, gaining more confidence within themselves and appreciation of their abilities. Starting from this year, we are launching a free online platform called Sipalu Sister featuring videos educating on various life skills from tool use to first aid. These videos are presented simply and in easy to understand Nepali. They hope to reach thousands of Nepalis, especially women living in rural areas, for whom this kind of information is not yet available.
For their latest project, Sipalu Sister, the goal is to reach out to rural Nepalis (especially women) to help them learn critical life skills so that they can be independent and confident in their decision making. It is an online platform, so marketing it on social media will be key. As the literacy rate among rural Nepalis is low, the marketing strategy needs to work even for those who cannot read.
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They are looking for a VOLUNTEER Fundraising Advisor
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Their knowledge based online platform will launch in September, shortly after which their current funding will also cease. Fundraising and boot strapping will be essential for the continuity of their project. We need help to form a viable fundraising strategy.
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Volunteer 2-3 hours per week for 1-2 months remotely
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‘Fight For Home’ Group Member - Lancashire
Role summary
Are you keen to use your creative energy or organisational skills to bring your community together to fight for home? We’re looking for enthusiastic people to join and shape local ‘Fight For Home’ Groups. With a team of other local volunteers, you’ll generate ideas, plan and deliver fundraising events and raise awareness of the housing emergency within your community.
- Suggested involvement: Varied, at least once a month
- Availability: This is a flexible opportunity, with meetings and events likely to take place in evenings and weekends
- Location: Lancashire
- Supervised by: Regional Community Fundraiser
Why volunteer with Shelter?
A home is a fundamental human need, as vital as education or healthcare. But in Britain today, that right is denied to millions of people whose lives are blighted by homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. The time for change is now. Together with individuals, in communities and across society, we will lead the way for a safe home for all. But we need your help to do it.
You’ll be joining a new and exciting project – our ‘Fight For Home’ Fundraising Groups, which we’re setting up across England and Scotland. You’ll meet and volunteer with other local people who believe that home is everything and want to be part of our movement for change. You’ll be joining our passionate, fun Community Fundraising team as well as our wider community of 2,500 volunteers who fight for home in our shops and frontline services! We have committed to combat racism both within and outside of Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
Main tasks
This is a flexible and diverse role. Here are some of the activities you might get involved in:
- Support with planned Shelter activity including fundraising in your community
- Generating fundraising ideas with the group
- Organising and hosting your own fundraising events
- Inspiring your network of contacts to support the fight for home
- Attending local events, such as Rotary meetings or community fairs, to raise awareness of Shelter and collecting donations
- Speaking about what we do and promoting national campaigns in your community
- Raising awareness of our local Community Hubs
Skills and Experiences Required
We’re looking for volunteers with a range of skills to form our Fight For Home Groups. You might have some but not all of these skills – we’d still love to hear from you!
- An interest in joining the fight for home
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work well within a team
- Enjoys planning, problem solving and participating!
- A creative self-starter
- Social media skills
Benefits of volunteering with Shelter
- Join our fight against bad housing and homelessness and become a catalyst for change!
- Meet local people and be part of a great team
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
- Gain valuable experience and enhance your CV
Learning & Development
To enable you to take part in this opportunity we will:
- Put you in contact with your local Community Fundraiser who will support you in the role
- Provide you with relevant policies
- Provide relevant induction, training and information
- Refund any out-of-pocket expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expenses policy
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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BRANCH TRUSTEE
RSPCA SOUTH WEST SOMERSET BRANCH
Job description
Overview of the Branch Trustee opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person who could devote the time to volunteer with us as one of our Trustees. As a Trustee of the Branch, you will have the chance to influence how we care for and prevent cruelty to animals and drive the implementation of key initiatives. You will serve on the governing body of the charity and be instrumental in the running of the Branch and setting out both the short and long terms aims.
A a minimum, Trustees would normally be expected to attend a committee meeting every 4-6 weeks in the evenings, usually lasting up to 2 hours and the annual general meeting. However, the commitment may vary depending on whether the Trustee takes on additional duties.
We are happy to take applications from outside the branch catchment area, as long as you are able to join meetings by electronic means such as Zoom, and are willing to travel to in person meetings a couple of times a year.
The RSPCA South West Somerset Branch
The RSPCA South West Somerset Branch is one of the branches of the RSPCA, but we are also a separately registered charity looking after animals in our local area. Much of the animal welfare work of the RSPCA is carried out through local branches, which is run by volunteers who have the support of the National Society of the RSPCA.
The RSPCA South West Somerset Branch runs charity shops in Taunton, Wellington, Chard and Bridgwater.
Primary responsibilities of the Branch Trustee
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Appreciate and support the aims and policies of the RSPCA.
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Work in conjunction with fellow trustees and branch officers and jointly act in making decisions for the best interest of the branch and the RSPCA.
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Work with national RSPCA staff to ensure that the branch meets all minimum animal welfare standards (MAWS).
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In conjunction with your fellow trustees and Branch Partnership Manager write, adopt, monitor, and review a development plan setting out the short and long term aims of your branch.
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Actively participate in branch committee meetings and to attend the branch annual general meeting.
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Be aware of the outcome of regional board meetings and support local initiatives.
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Actively promote and advertise the society in an ongoing programme to recruit new branch trustees and volunteers and welcome new members.
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In conjunction with your fellow trustees, ensure the proper management and control of all activities and decisions relating to any premises held or staff employed by the branch if applicable.
What we are looking for in a volunteer:
We are looking for people from all social and cultural backgrounds, with experience and skills in any of the following areas:
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Marketing communication including social media, PR, website;
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Fundraising including corporate fundraising, trust fund and grant applications;
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Local community and supporter relationships;
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Hands-on experience in growing charities; and/or
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Are or have been part of the groups and communities we would like to attract.
Alongside the relevant experience, we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare. You would be creative, innovative, bring a fresh perspective, and can put ideas into action.
What we can offer you as a volunteer Branch Trustee
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We will provide you with a comprehensive trustee training course which will provide you with everything you need to carry out the role.
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Ongoing support is also provided by local and national RSPCA staff in addition to any additional training provided by the relevant branch.
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The platform to utilise your skills and experience to oversee the charity and make decisions that have a direct impact on local animal welfare.
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The opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals.
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A way to expand your professional and personal network through working with like-minded people.
Practical considerations
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Please also note that to become a Trustee, you will need to be aged 18 or over and a member of our branch for three months before you are eligible to be elected.
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Trustees are elected for a 12-month term each year.
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Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
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Trustees must sign a Trustee Declaration of Willingness to Act to clarify that they are not disqualified from being a trustee and read the Charity Commission’s guidance for individuals on who cannot be a trustee or senior manager of a charity.
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References will also be required.
We hope you are interested in volunteering for our Branch!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Roots Academy
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.
Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 1,800 students across the UK.
Role Summary
To bring our vision to life, we are seeking a dedicated individual to join our dynamic marketing team. In this role, you will play a vital role in managing and strengthening our relationships with partner organisations. You will work closely with external partners to ensure they use our branding correctly, effectively market our classes, and maintain open lines of communication.
Key tasks
- Branding Compliance - Collaborate with partner organisations to ensure they correctly represent our brand in all marketing materials, including logos, imagery, and messaging.
- Marketing Support - Provide guidance and resources to partners for marketing our services effectively, including creating marketing collateral, campaigns, and promotional materials.
- Communication Liaison - Serve as the primary point of contact through social media between our organisation and partner organisations, facilitating clear and consistent communication channels.
- Training and Onboarding - Conduct training sessions and onboarding for new partner organisations to familiarise them with our brand guidelines, marketing strategies, and communication protocols.
- Performance Monitoring - Monitor the marketing efforts of partner organisations, track key performance metrics, and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
- Collaboration - Coordinate cross-functional efforts with internal teams, such as marketing, design, and external partnerships, to ensure alignment with partnership goals.
What we’re looking for
- Passion for Islamic education and the development of young Muslims.
- Strong understanding of branding, marketing, and communication principles
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple partnerships simultaneously.
- Proficiency in project management and organisational skills.
- Analytical mindset for assessing partnership performance.
- Data Analysis Tools - Skills in data analysis tools like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for evaluating partnership performance and providing insights.
- Communication Tools - Proficiency in communication and collaboration tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom for maintaining open lines of communication with partners.
- Content Collaboration Tools - Knowledge of platforms like Google Workspace for collaborating on content creation and sharing documents with partners.
What we have to offer
- Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
- Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
- Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
- Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.
Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.
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African Development Choices (ADC) is a UK-based Social Enterprise on a mission to reduce poverty by empowering communities to make more informed choices in the management of public resources.
ADC’s purpose is to enable communities to independently meet their needs for essential services, such as clean water and safe sanitation and improve lives in Africa.
At ADC we encourage a working culture of seeking and giving input, showing and taking initiative, and commitment to the organisation and its purpose.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a remote-based volunteer Chairman of the Board to join ADC.
Main Purpose of Job:
As the Chair of ADC, you will play a pivotal role in providing strategic leadership, governance oversight, and support to drive the organisation's mission forward. As a visionary leader with experience in both non-profit governance and start-up environments, the Chair will play a critical role in shaping the future direction of ADC and spearheading initiatives to maximise our impact across Africa.
Above all, we are seeking a Chair who is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and who will champion these values in all aspects of ADC's work. Your passion for social impact and your dedication to empowering communities across Africa through sustainable WASH solutions will be the driving force behind our collective efforts to create lasting change.
Division: Board of Trustees
Department: N/A
Position Reports to: Founder & CEO
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic direction and guidance to the Board of Directors and the executive team, ensuring alignment with ADC's mission, vision, and values
- Hold ultimate accountability for the effective governance of ADC, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while upholding the highest standards of transparency and integrity
- Lead efforts to diversify and secure funding sources, including corporate partnerships, grants, and philanthropic support, to sustain and expand ADC's programs and operations
- Forge strategic partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, corporations, and other stakeholders to amplify ADC's reach and influence within the WASH sector
- Drive initiatives for Board recruitment, development, and succession planning, fostering a diverse and skilled leadership team capable of advancing ADC's strategic objectives
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and senior management team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence
- Serve as a passionate advocate and spokesperson for ADC, representing the organisation at public events, conferences, and media engagements to raise awareness and champion our cause
- Oversee the implementation of robust systems and processes to enhance organisational efficiency, performance monitoring, and impact measurement
- Drive a culture of continuous learning and improvement within ADC, facilitating regular evaluations, feedback mechanisms, and capacity-building initiatives for Board members and staff
Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Expertise
- Experience in starting a new charity, non-profit, or other organisation
- Proven track record of serving on boards, ideally in leadership roles such as trustee or chairperson, with a comprehensive understanding of governance principles and best practices
- Proven experience in leadership roles within the non-profit sector and start-up environments, with a track record of driving organisational growth and impact
- Strong understanding of charity governance principles and best practices
- Successful track record in fundraising and partnership development, including securing diverse funding sources such as grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations, to support mission-driven initiatives
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders, both internally and externally
- Genuine commitment to ADC's mission and values, with a passion for social impact and a deep understanding of the importance of empowering communities across Africa through sustainable WASH solutions
What ADC Offers You:
This is a volunteer, remote and unpaid position with the following benefits:
- Professional learning and career development opportunities
- An opportunity to build on your work experience within your profession
- An opportunity to be part of a diverse team representing different parts
of the world that is helping to deliver systemic social change in Africa
- An opportunity to help shape a start-up social enterprise
- We provide work reference
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Here at African Development Choices, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our teams are made up of people from all over the world and we welcome all applications. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, and you require any reasonable adjustments for your application with us, please let us know by contacting recruitmentatafricandevelopmentchoicesdotorg.
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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
UK-based peacebuilding charity seeks interns to become actively involved in programmes, providing meaningful assistance to the organisation as it carries out its mission.
Concordis International is a UK registered charity which runs peacebuilding programmes in Central African Republic, Sudan and South Sudan.
Our vision is for every community affected by armed conflict to have the resources they need to manage future conflicts peacefully. Concordis works alongside those involved in or affected by armed conflict, helping them find workable solutions that address the root causes of conflict and contribute to lasting peace and economic development. We’re committed to finding solutions that benefit women as well as men, young and old, those in armed groups as well as those who chose not to take up arms, national governments as well as civil society.
Concordis welcomes applications from potential interns who have:
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An interest in peacebuilding at a conceptual level and a curiosity about how it works in practice
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A relevant masters degree in international relations, development studies, conflict analysis or similar (some of our interns work with us while completing their masters)
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Professional level French and English (Arabic would be a bonus)
Position: Programme Intern
Location: Working from home (interns are welcome to join team meetings when in London)
Duration: 6 months, minimum three days per week. Working hours can be flexible and we are able to accommodate different time zones.
Remuneration: Volunteer; there is no salary or stipend, but Concordis will reimburse reasonable expenses including a small daily lunch allowance of £5/day.
Training: Concordis will ensure interns receive a high level of relevant experience, including training from senior members of staff
Closing date: 18th August 2024
Start date: mid-late September 2024
Reporting to: Programme Development Manager & Operations Manager
Overview: Programme interns work directly with the Concordis programme teams on all aspects of designing, implementing and evaluating peacebuilding programmes. The main areas of work in which interns are involved include research, conflict analysis, media reviews and report writing. Interns monitor international and regional institutions and grant making organisations for funding opportunities. Programme interns may also be asked to acquire new skills or to work with new technology and will be expected to take their turn in tasks such as monitoring the security of teams on the road.
Concordis seeks to build relationships of trust and respect, considering this to be at the heart of successful peace processes. The work of all members of the Concordis team is required to conform to and advance such an approach.
Applications: Please send a covering letter and two page CV
In your covering letter, please explain:
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Why you would like to work with Concordis International.
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How your skills and experience will be of assistance during the internship.
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Your proficiency in French, English and Arabic.
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How you hope to see your career develop in the future.
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When you would be available to start an internship
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How you would plan to combine working at Concordis with your other time commitments.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Your internship role within Concordis will be shaped by what is happening on Concordis programmes during the six months you spend with the organisation and by your interests, experience and abilities. As a team, we rely on each member to contribute their skills to our work and we will look to make the most of what you have to offer, while at the same time giving you opportunities to develop new skills and to challenge yourself.
You may be asked to carry out research and analysis into countries in which we are active, guided by our research managers and following our research methodology. Your role may include assisting with the development of project proposals, monitoring international news outlets and researching potential new project areas. You may be asked to help with monitoring and evaluating our programmes, working with the programme managers and programme officers to understand and capture results from our programme activities.
You may also be required to give practical, logistical and administrative support to the programme team to which you are allocated, including helping to set up data collection systems, analysing the data collected, preparing and sharing reports, liaising with project partners, preparing for dialogue or training sessions, translating peacebuilding material and taking notes at internal and external meetings.
You will attend team meetings and programme update meetings where you will hear from the Director of Programmes and other members of the programme teams, giving you the chance to understand what is happening on the programmes and to ask questions about any aspect of peacebuilding.
You will be asked to research sources of funding and may be involved in drafting applications for funding, including generating ideas for new programmes that meet the needs of communities and donors.
You may be required to attend external meetings, seminars and conferences and to contribute to website and social media content. You will be given opportunities and time to attend virtual training on peacebuilding and related topics.
The internships are designed to give you concrete experience in research, programme management and funding within the international development sector.
The role will require you to work virtually with our UK team, with programme teams in one or more of the countries in which Concordis operates and with your fellow interns. If you live in or are visiting London, we will be delighted to welcome you to join some team meetings in person.
Concordis works alongside those involved in or affected by armed conflict, helping them find workable solutions.
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Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for a qualified accountant with management and financial accounts experience – ideally in a small or medium sized organisation. Knowledge of charity SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice), restricted and unrestricted funds would be an advantage but is not essential. They will also have the ability to communicate financial matters to the Board and CEO.
The Role
The Treasurer works with the Board and CEO on all financial aspects of the charity’s operations as well as being part of the team of Trustees.
Specifically, the Treasurer:
- Ensures the financial stability of the charity, its reserves, cash flow, investments etc
- Oversees the work of our contracted bookkeeper who provides monthly and annual accounts
- Prepares a financial report for bi-monthly Board meetings
- Prepares the annual budget
- Liaises with our external examiner over the annual report and accounts
- Provides financial input for funding applications
Availability, workload and tasks
The workload varies from month to month with most input being required in January-February preparing the year end accounts, liaising with the Examiner and setting up templates for the coming year. Preparation of year end estimates and the budget for the coming year is done in August/September and finalised in December.
General
The role is voluntary, being a trustee is not a paid position. However, we are happy to cover any reasonable expenses you incur in fulfilling your trustee role, including travel and childcare.
We strongly believe in having a diverse team and know that skills and experience can be acquired in many ways through people’s personal, volunteering and working lives.
Please submit a CV and a cover letter
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