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Job Title: Volunteer Personal Assistant to the CEO
Salary : Volunteer/ Expenses paid
Location: Remote / Onsite
Reports to: CEO
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to our CEO & Chairperson. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to handle a wide range of administrative and executive support tasks with professionalism and discretion.
Responsibilities:
Manage the CEO's calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
Prioritize conflicting appointments and ensure the CEO's schedule is optimized.
Serve as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
Screen and respond to emails, phone calls, and other communications on behalf of the CEO.
Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents as requested.
Maintain accurate records and files, both electronic and physical.
Organize and coordinate meetings, conferences, and special events, including logistics, agendas, and materials preparation.
Attend meetings as required, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
Arrange travel itineraries, accommodations, and transportation for the CEO and other key personnel.
Process travel expenses and reimbursements in a timely manner.
Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of special projects and initiatives as assigned by the CEO.
Track project deadlines, deliverables, and milestones.
Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
Maintain confidentiality in all communications and interactions.
Task Prioritization and Time Management:**
Proactively identify priorities and manage competing demands to ensure the CEO's time is optimized.
Anticipate needs and take initiative to address them effectively.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an executive assistant, personal assistant, or similar role supporting C-level executives.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
- Discretion and trustworthiness in handling confidential information.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As a Group Leader at Youth Challenge Oxfordshire (YoCO), you will play a key role in guiding and supporting young people through our 18-month program. This involves leading weekly 2-hour sessions in Faringdon, creating a safe and engaging environment, and driving personal development.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a 2-hour weekly session during term time, following YoCO’s unique programme: ME (self-awareness), US (group dynamics), and THEM (community & global causes).
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and fun environment, supporting the personal development of all group members.
- Plan fundraising activities alongside your group and the YoCO support team, and attend events (some may be on weekends).
- Lead the group on a 5-day UK residential trip organized by YoCO.
- Regularly update YoCO staff on the group’s progress and address any issues.
- Attend an induction with the Group Manager, complete a DBS check, and receive First Aid and Safeguarding training (funded by YoCO).
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Passionate and Motivated: Enthusiastic about working with vulnerable young people, with a commitment to motivating and inspiring them to reach their full potential. Able to act as a positive role model and build strong, trusting relationships.
- Strong Communication: Excellent listening skills and a non-judgmental attitude.
- DBS Check: Must have or be able to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Travel Ready: Willing to participate in a 5-day UK residential trip and able to commute to Faringdon
- Team Player: Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team.
Note: Expenses will be covered.
Developing young people through personal challenge
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Are you passionate about improving the lives of local older people? Do you have skills, experience, or a fresh perspective that could help guide our charity's work? If so, Age UK Bromsgrove, Redditch & Wyre Forest needs you!
We are looking for committed and enthusiastic volunteer Trustees to join our Board. as a Trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping the direction of our charity, ensuring we continue to meet the needs of older people living in North Worcestershire.
We are seeking interest from all sectors of the community, to reflect our local population and the people we support and would particularly welcome applications from people with experience in charity retail and a legal/ property background to complement our existing team.
For more information on how you could get involved with supporting the continued growth and development of Age UK BRWF please access this link ▶ https://bit.ly/3yDGzYk for a copy of our Trustee Recruitment Pack or call our office or message us.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Why we want you
As a community engagement volunteer you and your fellow branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.
What you will be doing
- Organising and attending awareness and fundraising events within the community
- Identifying new fundraising and awareness opportunities
- Helping at events
- Delivering presentations to community groups, schools, etc through
- SSAFA’s speaker programme
- Event administration
- Social media marketing
The skills you need
- Friendly and approachable
- Happy to help
- Basic IT skills would be an advantage
What's in it for you
- Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others
- Support in your role from the team at SSAFA
- Develop your experience and skills which you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews
Disclaimer
SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the Board of Homefield College and use your expertise to support this specialist further education college as they provide learning and living experiences that empower the Homefield community to recognise their potential, as active citizens.
Location: East Midlands, Leicestershire and Warwickshire
Time commitment: 5 hours per month
Applications close at 9 a.m. Friday 25th October
Who we are.
Homefield College, founded in 1987, is a registered charity and a community-based independent specialist college that offers education, training, independent living skills, care and support to young people between the ages of 16-25 with learning and communication difficulties. Set in the East Midlands, Homefield College has 3 campuses across Leicester and one in Nuneaton, Warwickshire.
The College provides specialist education to 180 learners, all of which have an education health and care plan (EHCP). All of our learners have a learning disability and/or difficulty, and we have a particular focus on the Autistic Spectrum and those with communication difficulties. Our education pathways focus on the outcomes of improving personal care skills, learning how to live independently and finding a place in the world of work.
About the role.
At Homefield College, the Trustees of the Board are there to lead on the strategy, ensure the Charity is well-run and prioritise student outcomes, well-being and safety across all decision making. Having a strategic mindset is critical in the success of a trustee and the continued success of the college. Trustees of Homefield College are proactive individuals with a passion for education and have a genuine care for the staff and students of Homefield.
The Board comes together five times a year and there is an additional two sub-committees: Finance and General Purposes and teaching, learning and assessment.
Who we are looking for.
Given the varied and specialist nature of our provision, we welcome applications from individuals with experience from a range of professional backgrounds.
Having completed an assessment of the skills and attributes of our current Board, we are now seeking to appoint new Trustees to join our Board with a different area of expertise. The appointed candidates will be able to discuss their expertise and interests with the Board to identify the committee that they would prefer to sit on.
As a Trustee of Homefield College you will be an ambitious individual with a passion for education and be able to use your successful strategic leadership experience within your field to support the College. You will be able to scrutinize, challenge and support the board to think strategically and produce the most effective outcomes.
We welcome new Trustees to our Board to increase the diversity in areas of experience and expertise through the following areas:
- Digital
- Sustainability
- Senior Strategic leadership
- Education
- Finance
This role is a fantastic opportunity to join a caring and passionate trustee board and have a genuine impact on the future success of the college, students, staff and community.
We welcome interest and applications from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our Board reflects the communities we serve.
No previous board experience is required for this Trustee role.
Peridot Partners and Homefield College are, together, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 25th October.
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Communications Coordinator
Working to support disadvantaged young people or trekking the Inca Trail? Why not do both?!
Get the best of both worlds for a volunteering opportunity where you give your skills, rather than your money.
Are you looking for a break from 9-5? Or are you looking to do a year abroad as part of your studies, or even before you start your studies, in an exciting and challenging environment? When volunteering with LAFF your skills will be put to good use and you will have the opportunity to work directly with beneficiaries, gain valuable field experience and increase awareness of international development issues. Based in beautiful Peru, on the doorstep of Machu Picchu, this is also a great chance to improve your Spanish fluency.
Location: Cusco
Employment Type: Full-time unpaid volunteering positions of minimum 7 hours per day are preferable, though applications for part time roles are also considered.
Leave: 2 days per month
Duration: 3 months
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Communications is an essential part of LAFF’s work as a means of creating long term relationships with supporters. As the Communications Coordinator, you will play a key role in fostering new relationships and maintaining existing ones.
You will focus on informing our communities of relevant news from LAFF, our partners, and Peru. Your independent research skills and innovation will see you collaborate with all of LAFF’s team to collect and present information. You will also work closely with Fundraising to develop campaigns and tailor communications to specific audiences.
LAFF’s mission of supporting access to education through partnership with local organisations means that you will work closely with partners to get updates and new material. LAFF believes in celebrating progress and raising awareness, and not exploiting vulnerable personal circumstances in our communications. You will ensure that all visual and written media complies with our Brand Guidelines and does not engage with ‘poverty porn’. Your success in this position will rely on your understanding of the socio-economic problems in Peru that affect LAFF’s beneficiaries, and your ability to effectively communicate the importance of LAFF’s work and progress.
Objectives of this Role
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Communications Coordinator will be expected to carry out the following tasks:
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Manage all of LAFF’s communications
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Produce and disseminate high quality electronic communication regarding LAFF’s activities.
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Provide semi-monthly and monthly reports on social media performance
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Collaborate with LAFF’s Fundraising Coordinator to build relationships with donors, identify new funding opportunities and launch effective online campaigns
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Maximize and update LAFF’s communications strategy
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Maintain and strengthen LAFF’s online presence
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Write and publish articles to raise awareness of thematic issues central to the aims of LAFF
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Support the marketing efforts of our partners’ social enterprises
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Ensure that communication practices reflect LAFF’s priorities, mission and vision
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Network and strengthen the social media strategy to link LAFF with other stakeholders and organizations (including NGOs, donors, companies, universities and other supporters) to ensure continued support for existing and new initiatives
Skills and Qualifications
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Undergraduate degree in a related field (Communications, Languages, International Relations) or experience working in a communications role
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Volunteering experience and/or work experience in Communications, PR, Journalism, Education and International Development highly desirable
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Intermediate or advanced Spanish skills
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Experience with/good knowledge of different social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Twitter)
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Proficient in graphic design and formatting tools such as Canva and Adobe InDesign
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Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
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Interest in acquiring communications and International Development experience
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Highly organized, flexible, independent, culturally sensitive and detail oriented with the ability to multitask
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Good knowledge of GSuite
Personal Qualities
We are looking for a motivated individual who is able to work individually and as part of a team. The Communications Coordinator position requires a proactive attitude and attention to detail to collect relevant information across the full team to update donors and LAFF’s online community. Time management is key so that deadlines are met in time for feedback to be incorporated before publishing communications. A creative mindset will engage LAFF’s community with new and interesting communications, whilst analytical thinking is also important for maintaining a consistency in external communications and social media posts. The right candidate will understand LAFF’s mission and reflect this in the voice and message they use when designing content.
About Latin American Foundation for the Future
The Latin American foundation for the Future (LAFF) is a UK-based charity supporting marginalised children and young people in Peru. We work through local partner organisations in Cusco and support activities and projects in the areas of formal education; vocational skills and personal development; sustainability, including income generation, cost reduction and capacity building. We strive to empower our beneficiaries enabling them to become independent and sustainable.
To apply:
Complete and submit a response to our volunteer application form and highlight ‘Communications’ as your area under the ‘Coordinator Positions’ section.
Please note this position is unpaid. Successful applicants will be contacted to arrange an online interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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PECAN is seeking to appoint a new Chair of Trustees as the previous Chair has stepped down after many years of devoted service. Under PECAN’s governing articles of association its trustees, including the Chair, are appointed for a three-year term, which may be renewed for a further two terms (so a maximum of nine years’ unbroken service).
Key tasks:
The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Team to account for the Charity’s mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each Trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. The Chair will also support the management team and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely to achieve agreed objectives. They will act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity in partnership with the CEO.
Key responsibilities
- Provide leadership to the organisation and the Board by ensuring that everyone remains focused on the delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes to provide greater public benefit.
- Chair and facilitate board meetings, oversee and ensure proper record-keeping
- Ensure that decisions taken at meetings are implemented.
- Give direction to board policy-making.
- Ensure that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic plan, and that there is a common understanding of these by the management team and the Trustees.
- Develop the Board of Trustees including induction, training, appraisal and succession planning
- Ensure that the Board is able to regularly review major risks and associated opportunities and satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities and manage and mitigate the risks.
- Ensure that the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the charity, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability.
- Encourage positive change where appropriate and address and resolve any conflicts within the Board.
- Act as an ambassador for the cause and the Charity.
- Bring impartiality and objectivity to decision-making
- Address conflict within the Board and within the organisation and liaise with the CEO to achieve this.
- Foster, maintain and ensure that constructive relationships exist with and between the Trustees.
- Liaise with the CEO to keep an overview of the organisation’s affairs and to provide support as appropriate.
- Lead the process of supporting and appraising the performance of the CEO.
- Sit on appointment and disciplinary panels where required.
With the CEO:
- Plan the annual cycle of board meetings and other general meetings where required, for example annual general meeting.
- Set agendas for board and other general meetings.
- Ensure that the Board receives sufficient and timely information to make informed decisions.
Relationship with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the wider management team:
- Establish and build a strong, effective and a constructive working relationship with the CEO ensuring they are held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives.
- Support the CEO, whilst respecting the boundaries which exist between the two roles.
- Ensure regular contact with the CEO and develop and maintain an open and supportive relationship within which each can speak openly about concerns, worries and challenges.
- Liaise with the CEO to maintain an overview of the charity’s affairs, providing support as necessary.
About you:
PECAN is a Christian charity whose values are kindness, belief and hope. There is a requirement for all Trustees, including the Chair, to sign a statement of belief. The CEO is also required to be a Christian.
In addition to the qualities required of a Trustee of the charity, the Chair should have the following qualities:
- Leadership
- Experience of committee work, including at least one previous Trustee role.
- Tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage
- Good communication and interpersonal
- Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect
- Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team
- Empathy
It would be desirable to demonstrate experience of the Chair role and/or be willing to join the Association of Chairs to increase their knowledge that will help with the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Shop Volunteering Opportunities
Faversham
Our shops are at the heart of local communities raising vital funds for our fight against homelessness and bad housing - and they’re powered by our volunteers!
Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who volunteer more. Many people volunteer for a morning or an afternoon each week, but we’ll have a chat about your availability after you’ve applied.
Availability: The shop is open Monday - Saturday 09:00-17:00 and Sunday 10:00-17:00.
Location: Shop in Faversham, ME13 7AL
Supervised by: Community Shop Manager/Assistant Manager
Why volunteer with Shelter?
Home is a human right. It's our foundation and it's where we thrive. Yet, every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We’re passionate about what we do, and love giving second-hand clothing a chance of going to a good home. Our shop teams ensure fighting the housing emergency never felt so fun.
What can I do?
After you’ve filled in an application, we will invite you for an informal chat to find the right role for you. Some roles involve a basic criminal record check being completed during recruitment. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us, but it may impact the ways you can get involved.
- Volunteering in the shop
Our retail volunteers are in the middle of it all, and there’s plenty to get involved with. You might be sorting stock, engaging with customers, ringing items through the till, creating fantastic window displays or keeping our shop floor looking organised.
- You will not undergo a criminal record check for this role
- Volunteering in a leadership role
Our volunteer supervisors help with overseeing the running of our shop and creating a fantastic environment for our customers. You may be involved with coordinating and supporting other volunteers, operating computer systems, and being a key point of contact for the shop.
Skills and Experiences Required:
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills and experiences. You don’t need to have volunteered or worked in a shop before as full training will be provided. What’s important to us is that you are a team player, open to learning and willing to follow Shelter’s policies and can be an excellent ambassador for Shelter. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of bad housing or homelessness.
Induction, Learning and Development:
To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:
- Welcome you with a Volunteer Handbook
- Provide training, induction, and ongoing support from your Shop Manager to help you feel confident in your role
- Refund any out-of-pocket expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expenses policy
Benefits of volunteering with Shelter…
- Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness
- Gain valuable experience in a retail environment
- Getting involved in your local community and being part of a great team
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
We aim to respond to all applications within 14 days
If you would like to find out more about the volunteering opportunity before applying, why not pop into the shop, or contact the shop manager.
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Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care. We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.
A bit about this role
Across the UK, many cats are cared for by volunteer fosterers who provide a stable, safe and loving environment in their homes or in purpose-built pens in their gardens. They provide vital hands-on care and accommodation to stray or abandoned cats or cats whose owners could sadly no longer keep them, and are part of a dedicated team of volunteers committed to finding new homes for cats in need. Our fosterers carry out this role with support from their local branch or centre.
Most of our fosterers care for one or two cats at a time and enjoy providing lots of TLC to those cats, who have been pre-loved or have had a difficult start in life. Some of our fosterers look after new mums and kittens and provide round-the-clock care to newborns to give them the best start in life.
What can you expect to be doing?
- Meeting the needs of the cats and kittens in your care
- Cleaning and looking after the cats’ environment and equipment
- Feeding, grooming and administering medication
- Spending time enriching the cats’ experience in care including; play, exercise and stroking
- Maintaining high standards of animal welfare
A bit more information about this role and the team
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens in need by caring for them before they find new, loving homes. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- A dedicated suitable spare room in your house or space in your garden for a purpose-built pen – you can read more about this here
- Basic knowledge of cats, cat care and understanding their needs
- An appreciation of cat welfare and hygiene standards
- Good interpersonal skills
- Patience, commitment and empathy
- Willingness to be part of a team
Time expectation
Our volunteer fosterers usually spend one and a half hours per day on average (around 10 to 13 hours per week) in this role, but this might vary depending on the number of cats or kittens in care. In order to help you feel confident in your fosterer role we ask that prior to looking after your first foster cat you complete some online cat welfare learning modules.
Support, guidance and keeping you safe
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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- Role: provide legal oversight, analysis and strategic guidance to the CEO and board
- Liaises with: Chair, CEO, trustees, committees, external stakeholders
- Location: Cambridgeshire area/remote
- Voluntary role: reasonable expenses paid
- Time commitment: 0-5 hours per month (estimated), mostly outside office hours
- Term: negotiable, e.g. interim/three years/extendable by re-election
- Application closing date: 31st October 2024
About Us:
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 professional counselling community is made up of 50 – 60 qualified self-employed practitioners, working part-time to deliver talking therapies both online and in person.
We deliver around 500 counselling sessions per month to a broad range of individuals, many of whom would not otherwise be able to access therapeutic support. Evolve also provides supervision, reflective practice, critical incident support, and mental health awareness and related training to organisations and businesses large and small.
We are in the early stages of developing ambitious growth and innovation programmes, so this is a perhaps the most interesting time to be part of Evolve since we started in the 1970s. Opportunities for new Trustees to make their mark are considerable.
What We’re Looking For:
We are searching for an experienced legal specialist who can support our board, committees, and the CEO as we move through our next strategic stage of consolidation, then growth. Although long-established and successful, Evolve is reshaping itself and your legal expertise will be instrumental in positioning our charity to successfully meet the ever-growing demands and opportunities for supporting good mental health in our communities. Please note, a background in counselling is NOT a prerequisite for this role. Training will be available in general charity governance and in specific areas such as charity finance.
Your skills and knowledge, whether gained in the charity or commercial worlds, in a Legal Department or Practice, or a specialist consultancy, will help us to plan and “do the right thing” for our small staff and our self-employed counsellors, as we grow.
Including quarterly board meetings, committee sessions (at present virtual), a face-to-face AGM event, away days, and regular meetings with our CEO and the trustees, we anticipate a flexible time commitment of around 0-5 hours per month.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Bank.Green
Since the Paris Agreement, global banks have poured a staggering $5.5t into the fossil fuel industry. At Bank.Green, our mission is to lower this vast carbon footprint via technology and consumer action. We empower bank customers with the tools and insights they need to influence their banks towards sustainable lending, or switch to greener alternatives. To date, our bank-checking tool has been used over 400,000 times by bank customers worldwide, while we have shifted a at least $25m towards bank who are financing a greener future.
Through transparency, engagement, and innovation, we aim to redefine the role of banks in the fight against climate change.
Role Overview
As a Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the development of systems supporting the Bank.Green website. The website allows users to see how their current bank potential new alternative banks rank on environmental issues - primarily fossil fuel and related sectors support. It provides suggestions on how to talk to your current or potential future bank about your environmental concerns. And it hosts miscellaneous other public facing aspects of our organization, ultimately supporting the primary mission of divesting banks from from fossil fuels.
Team and Tech Stack
The website team is a friendly group of people based mostly in European and African time zones, running a comfortable two week SCRUM. The Vue.js frontend is supported by multiple Django projects mostly using Postgres. The two existing competent and quick-learning backend developers could use the knowledge, expertise, and timely code reviews of a senior developer with Django experience.
Commitment
This role is currently volunteer-based and we are seeking a commitment of 10-15 hours per week. We are looking for somebody to come on long-term, but are open to shorter-term applicants.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the existing team of senior developers and UX/UI designer to enhance and maintain the Green Policy Evaluator.
- Develop robust backend solutions using Python Flask, SQLAlchemy, and Llamaindex.
- Design, implement, and optimize database structures using PostgreSQL.
- Ensure seamless integration of backend components with frontend systems.
- Participate in Agile development methodologies, including maintaining a Linear issue board and adhering to a loose SCRUM system.
- Contribute to code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality software delivery
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Backend Engineer, preferably in a senior level capacity.
- Proficiency in Python programming language and Django framework.
- Uunderstanding and experience with relational databases.
- Experience working in Agile environments and using collaborative development tools (e.g., Linear, Git).
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Passion for sustainability and environmental advocacy.
- Availablity during Africa/Europe hours.
At Bank.Green, our mission is to shift financial institutions towards greener lending practices by empowering their customers to advocate for change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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BRANCH TRUSTEE – INCOME GENERATION
Branch Trustee (Preston & District reg Charity No 232256)
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 expertise and support we will achieve so much!
We need volunteers who have expertise in Income Generation to help us maximise our revenue.
You will get new skills and experience whilst enabling us to help more animals.
Overview of the Branch Trustee opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person, with a background in income generation or fundraising, who could devote their time to volunteer as a trustee for our Branch and support us in maximising the revenue brought into the Branch to support our animal centre and welfare work.
Alongside passing on your expertise, this opportunity will give you 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, alongside fellow trustees, 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 attend a bi-monthly committee meeting lasting around 2 to 3 hours (virtual meetings are an option). However, the commitment may vary depending on your availability, and if you decide to take on additional duties.
Trustee do not need to live within the branch boundaries but occasional travel to Branch sites may be required from time to time.
About the National RSPCA
Founded in 1824 we have been saving animals for 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.
Through our numerous campaigns, we seek to raise standards of care, and awareness of issues affecting animals today. We rely heavily on our volunteers who play a significant role in enabling us to carry out this important animal welfare work every day!
About the RSPCA Preston & District Branch
Over 80% of the animal welfare work of the RSPCA is carried out through local Branches which are run by staff and volunteers, supported by the RSPCA National Society.
Preston & District Branch has been affiliated with the National RSPCA for 150 years!
A separately registered charity looking after animals in the local area and engaging with the local community.
Our mission is to seek out safe homes for abandoned, neglected or abused animals who are nursed back to health, rehabilitated and found forever loving homes.
Preston & District Branch is part of a network of 140 branches, and 1 of only 8 in the North of England with an animal centre.
The rehoming centre is within the Preston area (close to JCN 31 of the M6).
RSPCA Preston & District Branch is a well established Branch with approximately 20 members of staff and 75 volunteers across 4 locations and raises all its funds locally through supporters and other income streams.
To continue helping animals in need the Branch also operates 3 charity shops in Longridge, Chorley and Penwortham (within our specified branch area) which bring in a regular income to keep our animal centre open.
Primary responsibilities of the Branch Trustee – Income Generation
- Explore ways to generate income for the Branch and work closely with the Branch Manager to put these ideas into action.
- You would aim to identify potential sources of funding which could be explored so we can continue this important work.
- You would organise and coordinate events that bring together those also determined to improve the welfare of animals to raise the funds we need to come to the aid of animals who are in need. Work with the trustees to produce a fundraising plan and budget.
- Identify fundraising roles and help recruit volunteers to fill them.
What we are looking for in a volunteer:
Ideally you would have some level of knowledge in the following areas- finance, legal, fundraising, project management, business experience, awareness of employment and/or charity legislation. These all can be useful to help ensure we have a sound and robust business model and long term strategic development plan, however, they are not essential.
We are looking for people who are creative, innovative, who have experience of or are part of groups and communities we want to attract, who can bring new ideas, different experiences and fresh perspectives to the board and to help put those ideas into action.
We are committed to creating a Board which is representative of our society and in particular, our community and surrounding areas so encourage people from any background to apply for any of our opportunities.
Ultimately we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare.
You will need to 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 at our AGM.
- Trustees are elected for a 12-month term each year.
- Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
- 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 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!
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One25 Trustees
One25 began in 1995 in response to the unmet needs of women who were street sex-working in Bristol. Over the last 29 years we have learnt much about working with this marginalised group. One25 is still the only organisation specifically for street sex-working women in the city.
From May 2023 - April 2024, we provided vital services for 260 women. Of the women we supported:
- 36 exited street sex work
- 213 were healthier
- 127 were safer
- 104 were connected to the specialist services they needed
We work with some of Bristol’s most marginalised women, supporting them to move from crisis and trauma to independence in the community. Wherever they are in their journeys, we give love and practical support, without judgement or expectation.
Women’s needs have become more complex, so our work is more important than ever. The impact we make as a charity saves lives.
About the role
This is an important time to join the Board as we work to deliver our strategic goals and continue to focus on the positive steps One25 can take to increase and diversify income to sustain our vital work. Being a Trustee is an excellent way to develop your skills and can be a fascinating and rewarding experience.
“As a Trustee and Treasurer, being able to play a small part in One25’s development and successes over the past 5 years has been hugely rewarding and fulfilling. I will be looking to pass the baton onto a new treasurer in the future and am so grateful for the experiences and relationships that have enriched my time as a Trustee.”
Our new Trustees will be joining a talented Board, working alongside an inspiring CEO and senior management team, and our dedicated colleagues and volunteers. You will be able to connect with staff and gain insight into our work with the women.
You will attend four two-hour board meetings and four 1.5-hour committee meetings a year, plus two annual away days with our staff team and senior management team. There will be an additional time commitment to review meeting papers which are circulated in advance of board and committee meetings.
This is a voluntary role, and we are able to reimburse expenses.
We are seeking new Trustees for specific roles, but also welcome applications for other areas of skill and expertise:
- Finance expertise (who will succeed our current Treasurer after a period of induction)
- HR expertise (who will also benefit from an induction with our current HR lead)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The organisation and the Board are committed to learning around ED&I and are dedicated to a continuous process of challenging ourselves to increase inclusivity across every area of our work with the women and within our internal systems. We welcome and encourage applications from all sections of society and from those with the potential to make great Trustees. We particularly welcome applications from people from ethnic minority, LGBTQ and disability groups, and those who have lived experience of multiple disadvantage as these groups are currently underrepresented on our board. We also welcome applications from first-time Trustees.
How to apply
Please contact us for an informal introduction with the Chair or CEO.
Please submit an expression of interest in your preferred format – CV, written statement, video, etc.
Role description
Period of Office: 3 years with re-election for a further 3-year term. Trustees may serve a maximum term of 9 years.
Role Purpose
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that One25 achieves its core purpose.
Trustees oversee the overall management and administration of the charity, exercising theirlegal responsibilities under both company law and charity law to act in the best interests of the charity, ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, manage resources responsibly, and provide clear governance to achieve the charity’s objectives.
They also ensure that One25 has a clear strategy and that our work and strategic goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the senior management team to enable One25 to meet women who street sex work where they are, supporting them to move from crisis and trauma towards independence in the community.
Role Accountabilities
- Support and provide advice on One25’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
- Approve organisational strategy and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
- Oversee One25’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
- Ensure the charity complies with its governing document, and other regulation.
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, including maintaining sound financial health.
- Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
- Review and approve One25’s financial statements and reports in line with regulatory requirements.
- Provide support and challenge to One25’s CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
- Keep abreast of changes in One25’s operating environment, ensuring compliance with evolving legislation.
- Contribute to regular reviews of One25’s own governance.
- Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
- Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect One25’s interests, ensuring decisions are made free from personal or third-party conflicts.
- Contribute to the broader promotion of One25’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
Person Specification
- Commitment to the organisation
- Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to fulfil trustee duties and responsibilities
- Commitment to demonstrating and fostering One25’s core values: Compassion, Learning and Justice
- Strategic vision
- Good, independent judgement
- Ability to think creatively
- Willingness to speak their mind
- Leadership and teamworking skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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As people, we are all different and we all have different abilities, interests, goals and aspirations, this is exactly the same for a new volunteer with the Trust and more so when it’s a young person.
As a Volunteer Mentor to a young person, aged 16-17 years, you will work with the group leader, helping to support a young person to settle into the volunteering group, give guidance on the tasks being undertaken, and help to build their confidence whilst becoming part of the team.
Tasks you will be involved with:
Supporting a young person to undertake practical conservation tasks. Tasks will vary throughout the year, ranging from meadow and ride cutting in the summer to coppicing, tree felling and scrub clearance in the winter along with various other construction projects, fencing, pond work, litter picking. Often the work will involve the use of hand tools, such as loppers and bowsaws, rakes and tree-poppers.
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Why we want you
As a community engagement volunteer you and your fellow branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.
What you will be doing
- Organising and attending awareness and fundraising events within the community
- Identifying new fundraising and awareness opportunities
- Helping at events
- Delivering presentations to community groups, schools, etc through
- SSAFA’s speaker programme
- Event administration
- Social media marketing
The skills you need
- Friendly and approachable
- Happy to help
- Basic IT skills would be an advantage
What's in it for you
- Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others
- Support in your role from the team at SSAFA
- Develop your experience and skills which you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews
Disclaimer
SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.