Special Events Volunteer Volunteer Roles in Manchester
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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.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We're looking for a micro-volunteer to assist the Family Support Team by identifying and suggesting suitable venues for Day of Memories. This very special event offers families a chance to remember and reflect, and to celebrate the children who have sadly lost their lives to cancer.
Time Commitment: Flexible, whether you have a couple of hours or a few days to contribute, your help will make a meaningful difference.
Location: Remote
Key Responsibilities
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Research and create a shortlist of venues that meet the event’s needs, ensuring suitability for families
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Present findings in an organised format to assist the Family Support Team in making a final decision.
Skills and Qualities Needed
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Good research and organisational skills.
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Attention to detail when evaluating venues against specific criteria.
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Clear and effective communication skills.
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Ability to work independently and deliver results within a short time frame.
Support Provided
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A briefing from the Family Support Team about Day of Memories and venue requirements.
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Ongoing support for queries or further guidance from the Family Support Team.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We understand the impact of a childhood cancer diagnosis, and our mission is to bring light and hope to families facing childhood cancer in Yorkshire.
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Would you like to have fun in your local area and get reimbursed for your time? We are always looking for caring and compassionate people to take out a local child or young person for fun activities.
Right now we are looking for applicants in the South Wales area for a fabulous young person who enjoys marvel, climbing, cinema, food and chats. They would prefer a male, but we have other young people who would fit well with a female volunteer.
Activities can include things like: playing football in the park, trampolining, cinema, food, swimming, climbing, play centres, beach, cycling, board game cafes, escape rooms, circus, shows, concerts, go karting etc.
We reimburse reasonable expenses, including travel, for you and your young person up to around £40 a month.
Preferred experience:
- Driving and use of a car due to sometimes rural locations. (We are unlikely to be able to find you a suitable match if you do not drive.)
- Ability to communicate in English.
- Basic IT skills for completing reports and submitting receipts via an easy to use App.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
- Gain valuable experience in supporting children and families.
- Access to online training portal with hundreds of courses. - Access to local authority training.
- All travel and reasonable documented expenses reimbursed.
If you are passionate about helping others and making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
At NYAS, we listen to what children, young people and vulnerable adults want. We empower them to have their voices heard.
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Lead the Future of Education in Africa | Trustee
Hope Africa Trust seeks a visionary and passionate leader to support our Board of Trustees and guide the organisation in its mission to transform education across the African continent.
Certainly! Here's an attempt at a more compelling job description for the Chair of the Board of Trustees at Hope Africa Trust, focusing on attracting top talent:
About Hope Africa Trust:
Hope Africa Trust is a pioneering organization dedicated to revolutionising education in Africa. We are driven by an unwavering belief in the transformative power of education to unlock human potential and build a brighter future for all African children. We are not just building schools; we are cultivating a generation of empowered learners, critical thinkers, and global citizens.
Mission:
To provide a world-class education for every African child, fostering an environment of excellence, equity, and opportunity.
Role Purpose:
As Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will be the visionary leader who sets the strategic direction for Hope Africa Trust. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education in Africa, ensuring the organization achieves its ambitious goals, and maximizing its impact on the lives of countless children.
Key Responsibilities:
- Champion Transformative Education: Support the Board in developing and implementing a bold and innovative vision for education in Africa.
- Drive Strategic Growth: Oversee the CEO and senior leadership team in the execution of the organisation's strategic plan, ensuring financial sustainability and operational excellence.
- Cultivate High-Impact Partnerships: Build and nurture strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, government officials, academic institutions, and community leaders.
- Foster a Culture of Excellence: Inspire and lead a high-performing Board of Trustees, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Advocate for Change: Be a passionate advocate for quality education in Africa, raising awareness and mobilising support for the organisation's work.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven track record of successful leadership in the non-profit, education, or a related sector.
- Deep understanding of educational challenges and opportunities in Africa.
- Strong financial acumen and experience in fundraising and resource development.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- A demonstrated commitment to social justice and a passion for improving the lives of children
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Welcome to Unlock YOUR Potential, a brand new dynamic charity starting up thats dedicated to transforming lives and empowering individuals aged between 18 and 60 years old from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. We are passionately committed to creating new pathways for positive change through our comprehensive programmes and holistic support.
Our Vision: We envision a world where every individual has the opportunity to unlock their full potential and make meaningful contributions to society.
Our Mission: Our mission is to empower, inspire, and support those facing barriers and challenges. We deliver tailored programmes that foster skills, confidence, and networks, paving the way for success.
Our Values:
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Passion: Our work is fuelled by a deep care for the communities we serve.
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Results: We are driven by the tangible outcomes and achievements of our beneficiaries.
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Innovation: We constantly seek innovative methods to enhance our programmes.
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Collaboration: We believe in the power of partnership and inclusivity.
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Integrity: Our operations are marked by professionalism, ethics, and transparency.
At Unlock YOUR Potential, we will be offering a suite of transformative programmes and services designed to empower individuals from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Our holistic approach will address key areas such as employment, education, life skills, mentoring, and personal development.
Its an exciting time to launch our new charity with the new governments focus on getting people back to work or in training and development, there will be plenty of opportunities for us to make a huge impact but we need to set the foundations and get ourselves ready to launch.
Trustee Team:
We are looking for Trustees (various roles), who can join our new charity start-up and help us build a solid foundation and help to build a strategy and plan to get Unlock YOUR Potential set-up and running, providing our key services to those who need it.
We are looking for the following Trustee roles:
Chairperson
As Chairperson you will guide the board of trustees and ensure the organisation stays true to its mission.
Here are the primary responsibilities:
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Leadership: You will lead the board, setting the agenda with the CEO and ensuring that meetings are efficient and productive.
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Governance: You will ensure that the charity adheres to legal and ethical standards and follow its governing documents.
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Strategic Oversight: You will work with the Chief Executive and other senior leaders to develop and review the charity's strategic direction.
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Support and Supervision: You will support the Chief Executive, providing guidance, support and ensuring that the team have all the resources needed to carry out their duties.
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Representation: You will help recruit and develop board members, ensuring a diverse and effective team, all working towards the same goal and aspirations for Unlock YOUR Potential.
Overall, as Chairperson you will ensure that the charity is well-governed and operates effectively in achieving its goals.
Vice Chairperson
As Vice Chairperson you will support the Chairperson in leading and managing the board of trustees.
Here are the key responsibilities:
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Support to the Chair: You will assist the Chairperson in their duties, often stepping in when the Chairperson is unavailable.
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Leadership: You will take on special projects or lead sub-committees, ensuring effective governance and strategic oversight.
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Representation: You will represent the charity at events and meetings, acting as an ambassador.
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Board Collaboration: You will work closely with the CEO and other board members to ensure cohesive and effective decision-making.
As the Vice Chairperson ensure continuity and support in the charity’s leadership, helping to guide and maintain its mission and objectives.
Treasurer
As Treasurer you will be managing the financial affairs of the organisation.
Here are the key responsibilities:
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Financial Oversight: You will manage and monitor the charity's financial position, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
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Budgeting: You will assist in the preparation and approval of the charity's budget, ensuring alignment with its objectives.
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Bookkeeping: You will lead, steer and oversee record-keeping and ensures that all financial transactions are accurately documented.
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Compliance: You will ensure the charity complies with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements.
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Financial Strategy: You will create, develop and contribute to the development of financial policies and strategies, advising the board on financial matters.
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Fund Management: You will oversee the management of funds, investments, and reserves, ensuring the charity's financial stability.
The role of the Treasurer is essential for maintaining the financial integrity and sustainability of the charity, enabling it to effectively pursue its mission.
Secretary
As Secretary you will focus on ensuring the smooth running of the board's activities and maintaining effective communication.
Here are the key responsibilities:
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Meeting Coordination: You will arrange and schedule board meetings, prepares agendas, and distributes necessary documents, book meeting rooms and sort logisitcs for meetings.
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Minutes and Records: You will take detailed minutes during meetings, record decisions, and track action items to ensure follow-up, ensuring everyone understands what needs to be done, when and by whom.
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Compliance: You will ensure the charity complies with statutory requirements, such as filing annual returns and maintaining up-to-date records with regulatory bodies and lead on these tasks and duties.
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Communication: You will act as a liaison between the board and other stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely communication.
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Documentation: You will create, manage and store important documents, including governing documents, policies, and procedures.
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Support to the Board: You will provide administrative support to the board members, facilitating their roles and responsibilities.
The role of the Secretary is essential for maintaining effective governance and ensuring the charity operates within its legal framework.
Trustees
As Trustee you will play a critical role in ensuring the charity is well-managed and adheres to its mission, making key sound decisions in the charity's interests.
Here are the main responsibilities:
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Governance: To provide oversight and direction for the charity, ensuring it operates legally and ethically.
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Strategic Planning: To contribute to the development and implementation of the charity's strategic plans, aligning activities with the organisation's goals.
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Financial Stewardship: To oversee the charity's finances, ensuring funds are managed effectively and responsibly.
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Compliance: To ensure the charity complies with all legal requirements and regulatory standards.
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Policy Development: To create, lead or help to develop and approve policies that guide the charity's operations.
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Support and Advocacy: To support the charity's executive team and act as ambassadors, promoting the charity's work to stakeholders and the public.
Trustees are volunteers who bring diverse skills and perspectives to the charity, helping it to achieve its mission and make a positive impact.
Join us in making a difference and unlocking the potential of disadvantaged people in our community!
Unlock YOUR Potential
- BREAKING BARRIERS
- UNLOCKING POTENTIAL
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We our looking to urgently hire a project development intern to join our team in the mission of raising awareness about neurodiversity and be a part of making an impact in the growing movement of neuroacceptance through their contributions.
The Project Development Intern will be well supported by the lead of projects and mentoring and co-founder of the charity and there will be opportunities for CPD in Neuordiversity and Adult Pedagogy.
**PERFECT EDUCATIONAL CHARITY VOLUNTEER JOB THAT CAN BE DONE REMOTELY FROM YOUR COMPUTER IN A FLEXIBLE MANNER THAT WORKS AROUND YOUR SCHEDULE. *
**THE CPD DAY COURSE DESIGNED BY THE INTERN WILL BE DELIVERED AT THEIR SITE OF REGULAR EMPLOYMENT OR UNIVERSITY (VIA UNIVERSITY SOCIETIES YOU MAY BELONG TO). **
**ROLE EXTREMELY SUITABLE FOR SOMEONE KEEN TO BE INVOLVED IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO THE NEURODIVERSE COMMUNITY **
**ROLE DESIRABLE FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN A ROLE IN TEACHING OR LONGITUDINAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT**
CONTRACT LENGTH: FEBRUARY 1st 2025 – JANUARY 31st 2026 (Single Contract only)
Responsibilities of the Job position
- To attend online training sessions developing your own knowledge in an introduction to adult pedagogy (how adults learn) and neurodiversity.
- To design and plan a Neurodiversity Awareness CPD Day course which will be delivered to staff members at your regular external employment. or a university society you may belong to.
- To deliver and measure the effectiveness and impact of your Neurodiversity Awareness CPD Day course.
- To develop and deliver a 30 minute Neurodiversity Awareness CPD Presentation for the biannual “Conference Day” training sessions which trains trustees, staff members and trainee Neurodiversity Youth Advocates in the charity.
Key responsibilities & objectives of the job:
· To work with the organisation on a remote flexi-time monthly basis to complete tasks (with assistance from our Projects and Mentoring Lead with task delegation and organising) which could include the following:
(i) Training: Attend remote training events on Neurodiversity and/or Adult Education Theory during February, March and April.
(ii) Conference Day Catch up: Watch and reflect on 1 of the previous Conference Day CPD presentations in February.
(iii) CPD Day Project Planning: Plan a half/whole day Neurodiversity Awareness CPD course overview outlines relevant to your regular external place of work in May & June.
(iv) CPD Day Project Pitch Proposal: Deliver a pitch of your Project Plan to the Head and Deputy Head of Projects and Mentoring for feedback in June.
(v) CPD Day Session Development: Use July, August, and September to construct sessions for the Neurodiversity Awareness CPD Day you plan to run.
(vi) Liaison work: Contact your external regular place of work in September to settle date and time to run CPD day for staff members.
(vii) Sign-up and pre-workshop data collection work: Gather sign-ups to the CPD and initiate a pre-post intervention data collection to measure effectiveness of your Neurodiversity Awareness CPD Day Project in September.
(viii) CPD Day Project Delivery and Implementation: This will be a Physical event delivered in your regular place of work or university society you may belong to. Deliver the Neurodiversity Awareness CPD Day Project ensuring at the end to collect post-intervention data and ask for donations to the charity in October.
(ix) Debrief admin: Type up debrief of CPD Day and conference day presentations delivered and send to the Head of Projects and Mentoring in October and January.
(x) Conference Day Presentation Development: In December Develop a 30-minute training presentation on a specific topic in neurodiversity that will be delivered to Trustees, Staff and trainee Neurodiversity Youth Advocates in the charity.
(xi) Conference Day Session Delivery: In January 2026, deliver the presentation delivered in December.
NOTE 1:
All successful applicants at the CV stage will be sent an e-mail to confirm a 45-minute slot to be interviewed via Zoom by 2 members of the Charity team. Interviews to take place in January.
NOTE 2:
Please note if you are successful for the interview stage, you will be asked to bring and deliver a 5-minute MAX presentation on a topic of interest to you. This will be one of the 6 standardised questions in the interview.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
To increase acceptance and awareness of neurodiversity through public education and training Neurodiversity Youth Advocates
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Curious Minds is looking for a finance expert to take on an important Board-level role; helping Curious Minds build a future in which being creative and experiencing brilliant culture is a regular part of every child’s learning and life.
We're seeking someone to take on this important role on our Board of Trustees, who is motivated to make a difference and has experience in the following areas:
- Financial governance
- Strategic leadership
- Cultural and/or education policy and funding
And a commitment to:
- Equality, diversity and anti-racism
- Great governance practice
The Vice Chair & Treasurer is the finance expert for the Board of Trustees. As such, you will acts as the Board's link with the Chief Operating Officer to remain abreast of Curious Minds' financial position and plans.
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Are you passionate about children’s mental and physical health? Do you want to positively shape and impact children’s lives and create healthy, happy humans? Do you believe it matters and it matters now?
Who we are
Stormbreak seeks to embed mentally healthy movement programmes and services that reach and help every child requiring support at a preventative level through education, health and social sectors and to support trusted adults that live with, work with, care for and support children recognise, respond and regulate their mental health through movement now and in the future.
The role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for new Board Trustees and Advisers to stormbreak CIO,a registered charity in England and Wales that aims to improve children’s mental health through movement, equipping them with sustainable, transferable skills and coping strategies to thrive during the complex demands of growth into adult life.
We are looking for individuals to join our Board as Trustees or Advisers to broaden our representation and bring valuable new skills and experiences.We are seeking individuals who have some or all of the following:
• A commitment to stormbreak’s vision, including an interest in childrens’ wellbeing and/or physical activity
• Ability and willingness to act as an advocate for stormbreak to a broad audience.
• Desire and capacity to inspire and influence change across a wide range of stakeholders with children and young people’s mental and physical well-being
• Experience and commitment to lead and embed equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Experience at a senior level within a charity would also be desirable, whether employed or voluntary
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Carers UK is the national membership charity for the millions of people in the UK who are unpaid carers. As an organisation we provide expert advice and information for carers, campaign for greater recognition and support for carers, and use our experience and expertise to help other organisations do more for carers. Our Board of Trustees plays a vital leadership role in the work we do while ensuring the charity is equipped and governed effectively, establishing and monitoring strategy and ensuring we are true to our values and keep carers at the heart of everything we do.
We are now seeking to appoint up to two people to join our Board of Trustees, to steer us towards our vision of a world where carers are recognised, valued and supported.
It’s an exciting time to be part of Carers UK, we have set out our stake as to how we want the world to change for carers. Our Board is instrumental in ensuring we make the future really impactful for carers through our vision and strategy while fulfilling all our obligations as a charity.
We are specifically looking for two Nations Trustees, one each for Northern Ireland and Wales. In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, the Nations Trustee will be expected to ensure that the Carers UK Board is informed on key issues affecting carers in the respective Nations. To find out more about this opportunity please download the Trustee recruitment pack.
Closing date: 22 January 2025 10am
Interviews:February 2025
Carers UK is committed to representing the diverse society in which we work and actively encourages applications from people with
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