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Age UK Milton Keynes is looking for keen individuals to join our Board - people who want to make a real and positive difference on quality of life for older people and would like to share their skills and ideas for the benefit of the charity.
Age UK Milton Keynes is a local independent charity working to improve the quality of life for all the older people living in Milton Keynes. We do this by providing a range of services which help people to stay in their own homes. We also provide a social network to help keep our clients involved with their community as well as working closely with other organisations who can provide support.
As our organisation represents all older people in Milton Keynes, it is important that our Board also represents our diverse community. Therefore, we encourage applications from a broad range of applicants, especially currently under-represented groups.
You will be willing to apply your skills and experience in regular Board meetings, (4 per year all day), Trustee only meetings (2 per year) as well as other ad hoc meetings around your subject matter expertise as may be needed.
We welcome enthusiastic and focused applicants who can offer knowledge and expertise in the following areas:
- Fundraising
- Financial Management
- Social Care Sector
- Governance
- Equity Diversity and Inclusion
However, if your skills lie in other directions, we would still love to hear from you!
The Board is looking to establish more robust succession planning for the Chairperson and Treasurer - so would welcome such ambitions, leadership and expertise in new members.
Whether you’re an experienced Trustee or wanting to take your first step, we would like to hear from you.
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Do you have a green thumb and a passion for making spaces beautiful? Join us as a Gardener Volunteer at Marie Curie Hospice! Help us create serene, colourful, and welcoming gardens for our patients and their families. Your love for plants can bring joy and peace to those who need it most.
What You'll Be Doing:
Get ready to dig in and enjoy a variety of gardening tasks, including:
- Potting up and planting seasonal flowers and plants
- Sweeping, watering, weeding, and pruning to keep our garden lush
- Removing dead heads and lifting garden rubbish
- Mowing the grass to keep it fresh and tidy
- Assisting with other garden-related activities as needed
What You'll Need:
If you’re passionate about gardening and love working outdoors, this role is for you! Key skills and qualities include:
- A genuine interest in gardening and plant care
- Physical ability to lift and carry garden waste, tools, and furniture
- Reliability and commitment to regular volunteer hours
- Willingness to work in various weather conditions
- Respect for confidentiality
- Empathy and understanding towards those affected by end-of-life care issues
What You'll Gain:
Volunteering with us offers personal growth and satisfaction! You’ll receive:
- A fantastic opportunity to enhance your gardening skills in a supportive charity environment
- Comprehensive induction, training, and ongoing support
- Reimbursement for agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
What We Ask of You:
To ensure a great experience for everyone, we ask you to:
- Provide two references from non-family members
- Adhere to our charity’s policies and guidelines
- Complete an induction and any necessary training
- Keep up with mandatory training and role-related renewals
At Marie Curie, we are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of our patients and their families. We celebrate diversity and treat all volunteers with respect, without discrimination based on disability, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or age.
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What will you do?
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complete an introduction to Citizens Advice and training for your role
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welcome all clients and other visitors to the local Citizens Advice
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explain to the client how long they might be waiting and what will happen and give out a form for clients to fill in
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type up information from the client form onto a spreadsheet or database
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answer the telephone, reply to emails and post
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help with the day to day running of the Citizens Advice service
What’s in it for you?
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gain and build on valuable skills and experience such as communication, IT skills and working in a team
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increase your employability
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contribute to the smooth running of the advice service which makes a real difference to peoples’ lives
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work with a range of different people, independently and in a team.
And we’ll reimburse expenses too.
What do you need to have?
You don’t need specific qualifications or skills but you’ll need to:
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be friendly and approachable
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be non-judgmental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own
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have good IT skills
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be calm under pressure
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be willing to learn about and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principles and policies, including confidentiality and data protection
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be willing to undertake training in your role
How much time do you need to give?
We can be flexible about the time spent and how often you volunteer so come and talk to us.
Valuing inclusion
Our volunteers come from a range of backgrounds and we particularly welcome applications from racially minoritised people/people of colour, disabled people, people with physical or mental health conditions, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people.
If you are interested in becoming a customer service volunteer / reception volunteer and would like to discuss flexibility around location, time, ‘what you will do’ and how we can support you please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Be a Star at Acorns Glow Walk 2024 - Mascot Volunteers Needed!
Get ready to light up the night and bring some serious fun to the Acorns Glow Walk 2024, Saturday 26th October! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to dress up as mascots and help us make this year’s event more magical than ever, all while supporting life-limited children and their families.
Our mascots include:
- Alex the Acorn
- Bob the Builder
- Hello Kitty
- Makka Pakka
- Upsy Daisy
- Dora the Explorer
What’s involved?
The Acorns Glow Walk is back at Walsall Arboretum for a dazzling evening of glowing costumes, fairy lights, and energy-packed fun. Participants will walk, dance, and shine their way through a 5km course, and we need YOU to be the heart and soul of the event by cheering them on in one of our awesome mascot costumes!
Expect loads of laughter, high-fives, and unforgettable moments as you spread joy, entertain the crowd, and pump up the energy at the event village and throughout the course
- Be the ultimate cheerleader! Energize the crowd and cheer on participants as they complete their glowing journey.
- Experience the magic! Feel the joy of being a mascot, spreading happiness, and making memories with participants of all ages.
- Make a real difference! By volunteering, you’ll be helping to raise vital funds for children with life-limiting conditions.
How much time will it take?
Join us on Saturday 26th October, from 5pm to 10pm.
Why volunteer at Acorns?
- To help a local charity and make a difference in your community
- Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
- Learn new skills to boost your CV
- Opportunities to progress to other roles
- Access to free online training courses
- Retail discounts
- Participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards
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Would you get a buzz from being part of a team of volunteers dedicated to helping animals in need, working mainly from home at a time that suits you?
Primary responsibilities of the Branch Secretary
- To act as principal communications trustee managing and maintaining the administrative affairs of the branch.
- To act as the main contact point for all branch communications with the national Society, the branch committee and the branch membership.
- Order and distribute RSPCA stationary, leaflets, posters and other fundraising and promotional material.
- Arrange branch meetings, usually 11 per year, there is no meeting in December, meetings generally last about 2 hours and are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. ⅔ of meetings are held virtually.
- Ensure all branch committee decisions are implemented and actions completed.
- Arrange the branch AGM Including the compilation and distribution of the annual report, nominations and agenda in line with the strict timetable laid down in the branch rules.
- Arrange the timely dissemination of the contents of all correspondence and literature received by the branch, ensuring availability to all committee members, and reply to all branch correspondence where necessary.
- Liaise with the Branch Support Specialist and group chief inspector and notify them of all branch meetings.
- Monitor the secretary's email address, issue the newsletters, issue any one off appeals.
Training is available.
Some times of the year are much busier than others. For example April when the Annual Report needs to be done, May when all the calling notices for the AGM need to be sent out and in June when everything needs to be prepared ready for the AGM.
Experience/skills/knowledge/personal qualities required
Applicants will need to be able to prioritise/organise a workload, being tactful but clear, have basic computer skills, understanding confidentiality and working independently whilst keeping everyone informed and accept the ethos of the RSPCA. Training is available.
Location
Working from home with occasional visits to team meetings in Macclesfield, Congleton and Buxton areas.
Times and preferred duration of commitment
A few hours a week minimum
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.
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We are currently seeking to recruit two to three more volunteer Trustees.
Citizens Advice Cornwall is an independent charity and a member of the national Citizens Advice service. We offer free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to individuals across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly on issues such as debt, welfare benefits, employment, housing, and consumer problems. We also research and campaign on a range of social and consumer issues. Our services are delivered by a team of highly-skilled and motivated volunteers and paid staff. As an organisation, we value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination wherever we find it.
The successful candidates will join our Trustee Board, which provides strategic direction and oversight to the charity. We’re looking for ambitious and forward-thinking people to help us deliver on our dual mission of advice and advocacy.
This position would suit someone taking their first steps to develop wider board level experience, and for those who might be new to governance. We welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds, so no matter what experience you have, we will provide full induction, onboarding and regular training for your Trustee role.
At Citizens Advice Cornwall, we embrace and value diversity and we feel passionately that our Board should be representative of the diverse communities we serve. We’re looking for people who understand the reasons why people turn to us for help and support, helping us to continually evolve our work with this in mind. We therefore particularly welcome applications from those who may have lived experience of the issues our clients face, and we encourage people from all ages, communities and backgrounds to join us.
We’re also looking for people who have strategic-level experience in one or more areas where we’re building our capability:
· Fundraising and Marketing,
· Using data and insight to campaign for policy and practice change,
· Digital and Cyber Security Expertise
This is an exciting time for our organisation, providing opportunity to bring in fresh perspectives and skills to our Board. We’ll also be looking to recruit a new Chair of the Board later in 2025, and so this could be an opportunity to build up knowledge and experience of our service, if you are interested in this role.
Interviews will be held in late October (provisionally 24th/25th October 2024).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Remap
Across the UK, our 65 local branches help disabled people live more independently. Our network of skilled volunteers responds to thousands of requests each year to design and make customised equipment.
Role Description
The Publicity and Marketing Officer volunteer will raise the awareness of our local branch activities. The successful applicant will create engaging stories and articles about the branch’s work and thereby play an essential role in publicising Surrey Remap work at a local level.
Key Activities and abilities
• Collecting case studies from volunteer engineers and clients
• Writing stories for the local press
• Creating and distributing literature by post and email
• Arranging talks
• Working with Central Office to promote panel activities.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email
• Confident using social media platforms
• A good communicator with a warm, approachable and confident manner
• Able to follow REMAP policies and procedures
• Able to apply disability, equality, and inclusion practices
• Able to keep people’s personal details safe
• Willing to go through DBS application process
We can support you in developing the skills you need for this role, including induction into all the areas outlined. You will have a chance to discuss your role and any additional needs with us.
Applications
The successful applicant will be based in Surrey or able to visit locations within Surrey.
We have a simple recruitment process. There will be an interview with the Surrey Remap Chair, we will then request two references. Once they are received, Central Office will arrange DBS clearance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Fundraising Trustee that can take our fundraising to the next level. The limb reconstruction process can be long, painful and challenging for patients' mental health. Rebuild has exciting plans to expand our psychological support for these patients but we need the help of an experienced fundraiser to do this.
Main responsibilities:
- Oversee fundraising and to make sure it is carried out in legal, honest and accountable ways.
- To identify funding opportunities.
- Contribute knowledge of fundraising techniques and strategies.
- To guide and advise the Trustees in the approval of the fundraising strategy and targets.
- To keep the Trustees informed about its duties and legal responsibilities in relation to fundraising and the Fundraising Regulator.
- To assess risks in new fundraising directions and alert the Board of any concerns.
- Be an active champion of the charity.
Background:
We are looking for a Trustee who has experience in any of the following areas: charity fund raising, marketing, finance, public relations, sales.
Qualities of a Fundraising Trustee
Essential:
- Fundraising/income generation knowledge or business development background.
- A good understanding of fundraising and the UK charity sector, Charity Commission, Companies House requirements, relevant legislation and statutory requirements.
- Excellent networking and communication skills.
- Sound, independent judgement and ability to think creatively.
- An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Experience in the health sector.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of digital or social media.
- Experience of diverse fundraising practices, including statutory funds, corporate and philanthropic giving.
- An understanding of the challenges facing small UK charities in maximising income streams & donor cultivation.
- Experience in the charitable or voluntary sector.
Time commitment/location:
- The Trustee Board meets 4 times a year.
- Board meeings are usually held virtually.
- Anticipated time commitment: 8 hours per month
- To work with the Trustees outside of the Board Meeting in developing a new fundraising strategy.
- Appointment term 3 – 4 years
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As a Business Development Manager you will be the front of the charity by helping to create opportunities when engaging small, medium and large enterprises. The role will provide effective day-to-day management relating to all aspects of the charity’s set up and operations.
The role will ensure financial sustainability by assisting the CEO, Marketing Lead and fundraisers identify and secure appropriate funding that supports the values of the charity, and to clearly demonstrate and promote the positive impact of the charity.
What will you be doing?
- To manage all operational activity of the charity according to the strategic direction provided by the CEO and Trustees.
- Where required to undertake aspects of business development including identification of funding opportunities, bid writing and tender submissions.
- To assist the CEO with updating and revising the charity’s business plan and fundraising strategy in accordance with the Trustees’ strategic direction.
- Contacting potential partners to establish rapport and arrange meetings.
- Researching organisations and individuals to find new opportunities.
- Where appropriate attend conferences, meetings, and charity events.
- Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and stakeholders’ satisfaction.
- To undertake any other relevant duties within the overall scope of the role, as requested by the CEO and Trustees of the charity.
- Lobby government and other policy makers on behalf of the charity’s cause or client group.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s degree in business, sales and marketing or related field.
- Highly competent IT skills
- Proven customer service skills
- The ability to prioritise and manager own workload
- Understanding of data protection and confidentiality
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to motivate and empower people
- High levels of commitment, reliability and motivation
- Flexible and adaptable approach
- Ability to learn quickly and take on tasks outside of current skill set.
Time commitment and expenses:
- 1-3 hours per week, either in or out of office hours.
- We request a minimum commitment of 3 months volunteering.
What difference will you make?
- Share your knowledge and experience.
- Learn new skills.
- Shape how the charity presents itself to service users, stakeholders, funders and the general public.
- Network with a friendly team of people.
- Make a difference to the charity and the lives of others.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Managing content for the charity's social media platforms, monitoring performance and establishing and/or maintaining active social media accounts, in addition to researching and creating creative content for different social media channels.
What will you be doing?
- Creating and managing daily social media posts across all social media platforms e.g. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn.
- Develop new, engaging warm-hearted content to increase interest and attract supporters.
- Working in conjunction with the Marketing Manager and CEO, be responsible for posting original, high-quality content (twice per week) to improve our brand presence, grab the attention of our target audience and drive growth.
- Assist with creating our new social media strategy
What are we looking for?
- Clear understanding of social media platforms.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic and a positive can-do attitude.
- Knowledge of marketing and public relations is also desirable.
Skills, experience and qualities needed
- Creative Skills
- Administration
- Canva Experience
- Commercial Awareness
- Creating Calendar
- Customer Service
- Event Planning
- Fundraising
- IT Skills
- Marketing and PR
- Research
- Team Working
- Written Communication Skills
Time commitment and expenses:
- 1-3 hours per week, either in or out of office hours.
- We request a minimum commitment of 3 months volunteering.
What difference will you make?
Joining our team will give you the opportunity to:
- Contribute to a good cause that shares the same values as you.
- Use and share your skills.
- Gain new skills and work experience.
- Expand your network and social skills,
- Be part of a friendly team of people
- Make a big difference to our organisation and the lives of our beneficiaries.
- Never underestimate the power of your voice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Children with Voices as a Volunteer PR and Marketing Manager! In this role, you'll drive our PR and marketing strategies to amplify our mission and enhance community visibility. You'll be responsible for crafting compelling messages, promoting programs and events, and engaging with media and the public. This role is perfect for a creative and proactive individual with PR and marketing experience, eager to make a real impact and contribute to our growth. Bring your skills and passion to help us spread our message far and wide!
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop and implement comprehensive PR strategies to boost the organisation's reputation and visibility.
- Cultivate relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to secure press coverage and interviews.
- Write captivating press releases, media pitches, and materials to convey key messages and announcements.
- Plan, execute, and evaluate marketing campaigns to promote events, programs, and fundraising initiatives.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all marketing materials.
- Craft compelling content for press releases, blog posts, social media, newsletters, and other marketing collateral.
- Develop engaging visuals, videos, and graphics to support marketing campaigns and storytelling efforts.
- Oversee the organisation's digital marketing channels, including website, social media, email, and online advertising.
- Monitor performance metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of digital marketing efforts.
- Develop promotional strategies and materials to drive attendance and participation in organisational events and activities.
- Develop and enforce brand guidelines to maintain brand identity and reputation.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries and interview requests.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communications, or a related field (preferred).
- Proven experience in public relations, marketing, or communications, with a focus on non-profit organisations or social causes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and messages.
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At WWT London Wetland Centre we want to ensure that our visitors receive a warm, friendly welcome to ensure they have a memorable visit. As a Guide in a Hide primarily in our Headley Hide, you will be the point of contact in engaging visitors of all ages and backgrounds, using your good knowledge to point out birds and wildlife of key interest and providing identification tips.
You’ll need to be equally at ease interacting with groups of children and families as you are talking to adult birders and photographers, inspiring everyone to support us as members of the WWT. You’ll also let us know of any new sightings and help us by undertaking some basic tasks to keep the hides presentable for our visitors.
This role involves:
- Providing a warm welcome to all visitors who come to the hides.
- Helping visitors locate and observe birds of interest birds and learn how to bird-watch: showing how to use the scopes and binoculars, and how to look for and distinguish bird features.
- Attending briefing sessions and familiarising yourself with events, activities, sightings and developments at the centre so that you can provide up-to-date information to our visitors and promote forthcoming events and activities
- Recording notable sightings on the Hide sightings board (or encourage visitors do it as part of an interactive experience) and notify the Reserve team or Duty Manager where appropriate.
- Helping keep a tidy hide (basic housekeeping - sweeping, litter-picking, wipe sills/seats, dust rafters to remove cobwebs) and report any damages.
- Topping up bird feeders as needed in the Headley Hide.
- Seasonally, being in cold spaces for periods of time, for which we will provide warm uniform, including coats.
This role will suit you if:
You have a positive, friendly, warm and friendly manner, are a good communicator and are committed to delivering excellent customer service to a wide variety of visitors, especially our younger and first-time visitors. You’ll have a real interest in and enthusiasm for WWT’s work, nature and the outdoors and can share this with others of all ages. You’ll have a good knowledge of UK bird species and other wetland wildlife to answer visitor questions, and be confident at using bird watching optical equipment, assisting visitors in doing so. Having your own telescope and binoculars would be useful, but is not essential.
You’ll be happy to undertake some basic maintenance and cleaning tasks to help maintain our high standards across the site. While we are close-working team, the ability to work flexibly in a team of staff and volunteers, and under your own initiative is also needed.
Restore Wetlands and Unlock their Power
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General Adviser
What will you do?
● complete an introduction to Citizens Advice and training for your role
● talk to clients face to face to explore what problems they’ve come for help with
● find information about the clients’ problems and help them to understand their options
● support clients to take action to resolve their problems. This might include drafting or writing letters, making phone calls, or referring the client to another organisation
● write a summary of the clients’ problems and what action you’ve taken
● look out for problems’ that are common, or are unfair, and write a short report about the problem or a letter to an elected official like an MP, AM or local councillor
Some examples of what you could do:
● help clients with debts work out a reasonable amount to pay back, and make a phone call to an organisation they owe money to.
● explore what benefits a client is entitled to and help them to complete a benefit application form.
● help a client who has problems with their landlord to understand their housing rights.
What’s in it for you?
● make a real difference to people’s lives
● learn about a range of issues such as benefits, debt, employment and housing.
● build on valuable skills such as communication, listening and problem solving, and increase your employability
● work with a range of different people, independently and in a team.
● have a positive impact in your community.
No prior experience is necessary in these areas as you’ll receive full training.
What do you need to have?
You don’t need specific qualifications or skills but you’ll need to:
● be friendly and approachable
● be non-judgmental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own
● have good listening skills
● have excellent verbal and written communication skills
● have good maths and IT skills
● be able to understand information and explain it to others
● be willing to learn about and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principles and policies, including confidentiality and data protection
● be willing to undertake training in your role
How much time do you need to give?
6-8 hours per week.
Valuing inclusion
Our volunteers come from a range of backgrounds and we particularly welcome applications from racially minoritised people/people of colour, disabled people, people with physical or mental health conditions, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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New Horizons are looking for a new Treasurer to join their dedicated and friendly Board of Trustees.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional to join a committed and experienced team. We are a small charity which makes a meaningful contribution to the community.
Being a trustee is also a chance for you to give something back to your community, by using your skills and experience, you will be contributing to the strategic management of the charity, so we can continue providing activities which promote good mental health, whilst challenging the stigma around mental health issues and helping improve our services for the benefit of the residents of Cwm Taf Morgannwg.
Role Summary
Your role is paramount for the sustainability of our charity. You will support our charity’s financial management and thus help us make well informed decisions and plan accordingly, so we can effectively tackle the different challenges we face as a small organisation.
The Treasurer will help trustees to carry out their financial responsibilities and this involves working with the Director and Chair to -
- present financial reports to the board in a format that helps the board understand the charity’s financial position
- advise the board on how to carry out its financial responsibilities
- work with professional advisors including the accountant
- work with the Director, Chair and accountant to oversee the preparation and scrutiny of annual accounts
- work with the Director to help prepare budgets and financial reports.
Who are we looking for?
- Demonstrated financial/commercial awareness and knowledge
- Good communication and leadership skills
- Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders
- Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement
- Competent use of IT skills
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- Strong interest in mental health issues
- Senior strategic management and leadership experience
Desirable:
- Dedicated to the organisation’s cause and objectives and willing to act as the charity’s ambassador to external bodies, charities and companies.
- An understanding of the UK charity sector, relevant legislations and statutory requirements.
Time commitment
Up to 5 hours a month. The Board meet every other month.The Treasurer would ideally step in as Chair of the Funding & Business Planning sub group which also meets bimonthly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Position Overview:
We are seeking three dedicated and culturally sensitive individuals to join our team in developing and implementing a 6-month virtual academy program aimed at helping new migrants understand and adapt to UK culture. The successful candidates will play a crucial role in organizing sessions, selecting instructors, and ensuring the overall success of the academy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with team members to design and structure the 6-month virtual academy curriculum
- Approve key topics related to UK culture, customs, and social norms to be covered in the program
- Vet qualified instructors with expertise in various aspects of British culture and integration
- Coordinate with instructors to develop engaging and informative online sessions
- Manage the virtual learning platform, ensuring smooth delivery of course content
- Monitor participant progress and engagement throughout the program
- Collect and analyze feedback to continuously improve the academy experience
- Assist in creating supplementary learning materials and resources for participants
- Liaise with community organizations and government agencies to enhance program offerings
- Provide support to participants, addressing queries and concerns in a timely manner
Qualifications:
- Experience in program development, preferably in multicultural or educational settings
- Strong understanding of UK culture and the challenges faced by new migrants
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Proficiency in virtual learning platforms and digital collaboration tools
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Cultural sensitivity and experience working with diverse populations
- Empathy and patience when working with individuals from various backgrounds
- Creativity in developing engaging online learning experiences
- Adaptability to changing needs and circumstances of participants
- Passion for fostering cultural understanding and integration
This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of new migrants in the UK, helping them navigate their new cultural environment and fostering successful integration.
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