Support Volunteer Roles
Salary: Unremunerated (travel expenses will be reimbursed)
Reporting To: Chair of Help Musicians
Location: London, with occasional attendance of meetings outside London required
Contract and hours: A 14-day time commitment per year is expected, which includes attendance at the charity’s AGM, 4 Board meetings a year (including a two-day event) and further meetings and events, some of which will be held outside London
About Us
Help Musicians and sister charity Music Minds Matter are powered by a love of music, which is why they empower and support those who create it and make it happen.
For over 100 years, Help Musicians has been working hard to make a meaningful difference to the lives of musicians across the UK. In a precarious profession often filled with ups and downs, opportunities are hard-won whilst challenges come along all too easily, with unsteady income and physical and mental health concerns common issues. Help Musicians offers a broad range of help to support music creators in times of crisis and opportunity — ensuring musicians across the UK can achieve their creative potential and sustain a career in music.
Music Minds Matter, puts mental wellbeing centre stage in music. It works proactively to help prevent mental health crises, providing everybody who works in music with the early support, knowledge and tools they need, at exactly the time they need them.
About the role
Trustees of Help Musicians are responsible for directing the affairs of the charities and ensuring they are delivering against their missions, are well – run and are acting in accordance with their charitable objectives.
We are now searching for new Trustees to join our Board in 2025 to help us to continue to ensure that those working in music can thrive.
Music has diversity at its heart and as a national charity, we strive to ensure our Board represents the range of individuals we are here to help. We therefore would like to encourage applications from women and people from under-represented communities.
About you
We’re looking for dedicated individuals from diverse backgrounds, who care deeply about music, our vision for the future and who have the appropriate time to commit to the organisation.
Our Trustees play a vital role in helping to grow our impact and securing the success of the organisation for decades to come. You will therefore bring curiosity and constructive challenge to support the Executive in defining future strategy and helping to advocate for the charity within their networks and beyond.
You will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to operate effectively within a team and to confidently contribute at board meetings. It would be helpful if you have previous experience of charity governance.
How do I apply?
Please send your CV and response to the following questions to recruitment@helpmusicians.org.uk by the deadline of Wednesday 16 October at 9am.
Please tell us:
- Why you are applying for the role of Trustee at Help Musicians and how you will help the charity achieve its diversity aims. (500 words maximum)
- What specific skills and experience will you bring to the charity which you feel is most relevant to the role of Trustee? (500 words maximum)
Interviews by the charity’s Nominations Committee are expected to take place in mid to late November 2024. Please indicate any time you are NOT available for interview to our recruitment team when emailing us your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The GRAB Trust was established to address waste and recycling issues in Argyll & Bute and this year is celebrating its 25th year! The GRAB Trust exists to seek the preservation and maintenance of the outstanding natural quality of Argyll and Bute’s environment by participating in and encouraging sustainable environmental and waste management activities by the wider Argyll and Bute public.
GRAB recognises that the key to its work continuing successfully is through engaging the local community - the public need to be interested and active in sustainable environmental projects. They need to be suitably informed of the relevant issues and offered a range of accessible, enjoyable and rewarding community projects:
- To promote increased levels of re-use through the landmark Lorn & Oban Reuse Initiative (LORI) in order to for Argyll and Bute become a Zero Waste society; offer volunteering opportunities for more local people; and offer opportunities for the long-term unemployed and community service offenders through their pioneering training and job search programme
Find out more here: LORI Project
- The promotion of beach cleaning and marine issues through continuing delivery of the Argyll and Bute Beaches and Marine Litter project: Beaches and Marine Litter Project
- Delivery of community clean-ups around beaches and roadside verges utilising publicly funded litter grants: Litter Pick Projects
- The delivery of professional waste, recycling and wider environmental education, awareness and training activities to all sectors of the Argyll and Bute public including schools, households, businesses and visitors: GRAB Education Projects
- Fostering, encouraging and supporting local community involvement and participation in a range of sustainable, recycling and environmental projects across Argyll and Bute.
Recently the GRAB Trust has supported over 8,000 individuals through LORI; reached over 55,000 people via social media; and engaged hundreds of participants in beach cleans and workshops. They’re now looking for new people to join the board as trustees so they can continue this vital work.
Find out more about the GRAB Trust’s valuable work here: GRAB Trust
Who they’re looking for
Traditionally, GRAB trustees have been residents of the Argyll and Bute area but GRAB would also welcome interest from candidates who are from further afield. New trustees are sought who offer insights and experience in:
- Buildings and properties maintenance and development, such as improvements and renewals to drive income from current GRAB buildings and securing new facilities for expansion;
- Any type of recycling programmes and/or environmental protection;
- Fundraising, in particular trusts and foundations or securing governmental/grants funding;
- Stakeholder or partnership development, locally and beyond the Argyll and Bute region
How to Apply:
If you share a passion for communities, climate change mitigation and the local environment in Argyll and Bute this could be the role for you!
Please email to request a copy of the candidate information pack.
Candidates are kindly asked to submit their comprehensive, up-to-date CV and a supporting statement that highlights their suitability for the role and motivation for applying.
Closing Date: Monday 28th October
If you have any questions about these roles, please get in touch so we can help find the answers for you.
*Candidates are kindly reminded to let us know if any dates in the recruitment schedule are inconvenient so an alternative may be found. Please also advise if you need any additional support during this process so BTA can make every effort on your behalf (e.g. larger print docs; different colour text)
This search is being conducted exclusively for The GRAB Trust by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments
Volunteer with us!
At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, so most of the care that we provide is funded through fundraising and through our shops.
To help us to continue to provide the care that we do, we are looking for fun and enthusiastic volunteers to join us in our Kings Heath shop. Our shops are exciting and dynamic, with no two days being the same. From our walk-in customers, to receiving donations, and everything in between
As a Shop Volunteer with us, you will be:
- Engaging with customers
- Accepting and sorting donated stock
- Pricing donations for sale
- Working on the till
Our shops are open Monday to Saturday (some open on Sundays too) 9am to 5pm. You can volunteer the hours that suit you, but it would be great if you could support in the shop for at least 3 hours a week.
Why Volunteer at Acorns?
- To help a local charity and make a difference in your local community
- Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
- Enhance your CV by learning new skills and gaining experience
- Opportunities to progress to other roles
- Access to free online courses
- Retail discounts
- Invites to social events and participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards
Full training will be provided
Volunteer with us!
At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, so most of the care that we provide is funded through fundraising and through our shops.
To help us to continue to provide the care that we do, we are looking for fun and enthusiastic volunteers to join us in our Tewkesbury Superstore. Our shops are exciting and dynamic, with no two days being the same. From our walk-in customers, to receiving donations, and everything in between
As a Shop Volunteer with us, you will be:
- Engaging with customers
- Accepting and sorting donated stock
- Pricing donations for sale
- Working on the till
Our shops are open Monday to Saturday (some open on Sundays too) 9am to 5pm. You can volunteer the hours that suit you, but it would be great if you could support in the shop for at least 3 hours a week.
Why Volunteer at Acorns?
- To help a local charity and make a difference in your local community
- Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
- Enhance your CV by learning new skills and gaining experience
- Opportunities to progress to other roles
- Access to free online courses
- Retail discounts
- Invites to social events and participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards
Full training will be provided
Help us to save the Children's Hospice Grant: Click here to find out more
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you an experienced and qualified nutritionist and would like to inspire others by sharing your knowledge? We are looking for a Nutrition and Exercise Volunteer to share with others their knowledge of how to make healthy meals on a budget and simple exercises. Having a healthy diet has shown to have positive effects on mental health and can reduce inflammation as well as alter neurotransmitters to reduce symptoms of depression.
What you will be doing
- Providing nutritional advise on how to prepare quick healthy meals on a budget
- Answering nutrition-based questions and promoting the benefits of eating healthily
- Providing quick and easy exercise sessions to a small group of people
The skills you need
- Qualified nutritionist/ relevant fitness qualification
- Good communication skills
- Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
- Calm and patient approach
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Volunteer Maths teachers
We are currently recruiting experienced volunteer Maths teachers or tutors to support young people with their learning. On Thursdays we provide Maths classes from beginner to GCSE level at our weekly education drop-in.
We are specifically looking for support with the following levels:
- Beginners
- GCSE
Volunteers must be available on Thursday evening (5-7pm) in central Leicester.
Teaching/tutoring volunteers may be involved in:
- Working one-to-one or in small groups with young people
- Planning a learning session to reinforce skills taught at college
- Developing and maintaining After18’s learning resources
- Recording and evaluating progress
Teaching/tutoring person specifications:
- Previous teaching experience essential
- Awareness of, or willingness to familiarise with, exam syllabus and exam requirements
- Spoken and written fluency in English
- Compassion and sensitivity to asylum-seeking young people
- Ability to work within After18’s policies and procedures
- Able to commit for the academic year
- Commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children and young people they come into contact with
After18 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. All staff and volunteers are required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check before joining us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Volunteer with us!
At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, so most of the care that we provide is funded through fundraising and through our shops.
To help us to continue to provide the care that we do, we are looking for fun and enthusiastic volunteers to join us in our Aldridge shop. Our shops are exciting and dynamic, with no two days being the same. From our walk-in customers, to receiving donations, and everything in between
As a Shop Volunteer with us, you will be:
- Engaging with customers
- Accepting and sorting donated stock
- Pricing donations for sale
- Working on the till
Our shops are open Monday to Saturday (some open on Sundays too) 9am to 5pm. You can volunteer the hours that suit you, but it would be great if you could support in the shop for at least 3 hours a week.
Why Volunteer at Acorns?
- To help a local charity and make a difference in your local community
- Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
- Enhance your CV by learning new skills and gaining experience
- Opportunities to progress to other roles
- Access to free online courses
- Retail discounts
- Invites to social events and participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards
Full training will be provided
Volunteer with us!
At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, so most of the care that we provide is funded through fundraising and through our shops.
To help us to continue to provide the care that we do, we are looking for fun and enthusiastic volunteers to join us in our Southam shop. Our shops are exciting and dynamic, with no two days being the same. From our walk-in customers, to receiving donations, and everything in between
As a Shop Volunteer with us, you will be:
- Engaging with customers
- Accepting and sorting donated stock
- Pricing donations for sale
- Working on the till
Our shops are open Monday to Saturday (some open on Sundays too) 9am to 5pm. You can volunteer the hours that suit you, but it would be great if you could support in the shop for at least 3 hours a week.
Why Volunteer at Acorns?
- To help a local charity and make a difference in your local community
- Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
- Enhance your CV by learning new skills and gaining experience
- Opportunities to progress to other roles
- Access to free online courses
- Retail discounts
- Invites to social events and participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards
Full training will be provided
Volunteer with us!
At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, so most of the care that we provide is funded through fundraising and through our shops.
To help us to continue to provide the care that we do, we are looking for fun and enthusiastic volunteers to join us in our Perton shop. Our shops are exciting and dynamic, with no two days being the same. From our walk-in customers, to receiving donations, and everything in between
As a Shop Volunteer with us, you will be:
- Engaging with customers
- Accepting and sorting donated stock
- Pricing donations for sale
- Working on the till
Our shops are open Monday to Saturday (some open on Sundays too) 9am to 5pm. You can volunteer the hours that suit you, but it would be great if you could support in the shop for at least 3 hours a week.
Why Volunteer at Acorns?
- To help a local charity and make a difference in your local community
- Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
- Enhance your CV by learning new skills and gaining experience
- Opportunities to progress to other roles
- Access to free online courses
- Retail discounts
- Invites to social events and participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards
Full training will be provided
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you love to meet new people and would like to facilitate Tea and Chat sessions either monthly or weekly at our Hillingdon Cove? We are looking for friendly volunteers to engage in conversation with our service users over tea. Your role will be to make refreshments for any attendees and encourage other service users to get involved. This role would be great for anyone who loves to chat and engage with others!
What you will be doing
- Facilitate weekly Tea and chat sessions
- Make tea, coffee, and light refreshments for members
- Encourage service users to participate
- Engage in friendly conversation with service users
The skills you need
- Patient and friendly manner
- Good communication and listening skills
- Basic knowledge on Food Safety
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
Volunteer with us!
At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, so most of the care that we provide is funded through fundraising and through our shops.
To help us to continue to provide the care that we do, we are looking for fun and enthusiastic volunteers to join us in our Chelmsley Wood Furniture shop. Our shops are exciting and dynamic, with no two days being the same. From our walk-in customers, to receiving donations, and everything in between
As a Shop Volunteer with us, you will be:
- Engaging with customers
- Accepting and sorting donated stock
- Pricing donations for sale
- Working on the till
Our shops are open Monday to Saturday (some open on Sundays too) 9am to 5pm. You can volunteer the hours that suit you, but it would be great if you could support in the shop for at least 3 hours a week.
Why Volunteer at Acorns?
- To help a local charity and make a difference in your local community
- Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
- Enhance your CV by learning new skills and gaining experience
- Opportunities to progress to other roles
- Access to free online courses
- Retail discounts
- Invites to social events and participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards
Full training will be provided
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Children of Voices is a hugely respected charitable organisation helping to improve the lives of young people and their families through genuine care, love, and support.
We are currently seeking a volunteer Personal Assistant/Office Manager. This role is ideal for an individual with experience as a P.A./Manager looking to work within the charity sector.
Responsibilities typically include:
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Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries: (email/calendar management and phone calls, managing diaries
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Typing, compiling, and preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence.
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Miscellaneous tasks to support the CEO which will vary according to projects and tasks but could include fundraising, event planning, social media, community outreach, press & PR.
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Managing databases and filing systems.
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Implementing and maintaining procedures/policies & administrative systems
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Forming a relationship with our clients as they are part of the community.
Essential skills for this role are:
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Organization skills: The ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and keep track of deadlines is crucial.
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Communication skills: should be able to communicate effectively in writing.
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Attention to detail: the ability to pick up on small details can prevent costly mistakes from occurring.
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Problem-solving skills: the ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause. The organisation has a warm and friendly atmosphere and will be extremely rewarding for the candidate.
Prior to submitting your application for this position, we suggest you visit our website to gain a better understanding of our organisation and our mission.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
After18 is looking for an enthusiastic volunteer with an ICT teaching background, or experience in explaining ICT concepts, to lead a weekly ICT session for young people. The volunteer will facilitate ICT activities, provide guidance for young people working towards ICT qualifications and offer general support for young people familiarising themselves with computer technology.
Volunteers must be available on a Wednesday evening (5-7pm) in central Leicester.
The ICT Volunteer will:
- Work in one-to-one or in small groups with young people
- Initiate tasks or activities to promote learning
- Support young people working towards ICT qualifications
- Adjust programme of activities to young people’s needs
Volunteer specifications:
- Previous ICT teaching/tutoring experience preferred, but experience with explaining ICT concepts and information is sufficient
- Awareness of, or willingness to familiarise with, ICT course syllabus
- Compassion and sensitivity to asylum-seeking young people
- Ability to work within After18’s policies and procedures
- Able to commit for the academic year
After18 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. All staff and volunteers are required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check before joining us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Volunteer with us!
At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, so most of the care that we provide is funded through fundraising and through our shops.
To help us to continue to provide the care that we do, we are looking for fun and enthusiastic volunteers to join us in our Bilston shop. Our shops are exciting and dynamic, with no two days being the same. From our walk-in customers, to receiving donations, and everything in between
As a Shop Volunteer with us, you will be:
- Engaging with customers
- Accepting and sorting donated stock
- Pricing donations for sale
- Working on the till
Our shops are open Monday to Saturday (some open on Sundays too) 9am to 5pm. You can volunteer the hours that suit you, but it would be great if you could support in the shop for at least 3 hours a week.
Why Volunteer at Acorns?
- To help a local charity and make a difference in your local community
- Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
- Enhance your CV by learning new skills and gaining experience
- Opportunities to progress to other roles
- Access to free online courses
- Retail discounts
- Invites to social events and participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards
Full training will be provided
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
HEKIMA
HEKIMA promotes children rights and the well-being of the children and youth. We work under the guidance of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).
Hekima is a Tanzanian organization dedicated to promoting child rights and protecting youth from violence. They achieve this through community accountability, empowering children and young people to demand their rights and re-strengthening child protection systems. Their focus areas include street children, child labor, and child trafficking.
Welcome for contributing your effort and being open-minded to learning in a small organization that matters to helping children and youth.
Sustainability Strategist
Role Description
- Updating Program Documents:
Regularly revise and maintain all program-related documents. Ensure they align with the latest goals, strategies, and donor requirements.
- Creating Program Materials:
Design user-friendly, impactful resources for program implementation. Adapt materials for different audiences, such as stakeholders and beneficiaries.
- Engaging Partners:
Define clear partnership models. Show how partners can support the program through funding, expertise, or resources.
- Developing, Fundraising, and Implementing Programs:
Identify community needs and design relevant programs. Create a strong fundraising strategy to support these programs. Oversee the successful implementation and monitoring of each program.
Volunteer 10+ hours per week for 1-2 months remotely.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.