Support volunteer volunteer roles in saint helena, ascension and tristan da cunha
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Help us to make a difference tackling loneliness in Oxfordshire.
We are a pioneering charity who have been changing lives for more than 40 years.
If you have experience in fundraising and would like to help us to develop our income generating approach, we would love to hear from you. Your expertise in fundraising will be instrumental in ensuring the financial sustainability and growth of our organisation.
Job description available on the Archway Foundation website (details attached).
If you'd like to discuss the role with the CEO, please call our office to arrange a call or email (details attached).
We actively encourage applications from individuals belonging to underrepresented groups.
We are a registered charity providing a pathway of support to alleviate the hurt and distress, caused by loneliness and social isolation.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a Trustee you will play a vital role in helping Young Lives vs Cancer to thrive so that families do not face cancer alone.
Are you?
- A finance professional with broad experience across multiple areas of a business in a senior leadership role.
- Over the age of 18
- Willing to devote the time and energy needed (approximately 12-14 days per year to include meeting preparation time/reading papers)
Can / Will you?
- Listen to and promote the voice of children, young people and their families in particular, via our Voice Board - our group of young people with cancer and parents which ensures that lived experience is at the heart of our governance. Ensure their voice informs the governance of Young Lives vs Cancer
- Act as an ambassador for Young Lives vs Cancer and the children, young people and families we support
- Listen to the views of staff and volunteers and of supporters and contribute to an environment where staff and volunteers can, and want to, fight tirelessly for children and young people with cancer.
- Say what you think, especially when you disagree – showing sound, independent judgement – and encourage others to do the same
- See the big picture and think strategically
- Work as part of a team
- Commit to a 3-year term; initially shadowing our existing Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee for a one year period with a view to then being appointed Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee in year two.
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their ethnicity, class, sex, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. At Young Lives vs Cancer, we do not just accept difference — we value it, we celebrate it, we nurture it, and we thrive off it. We positively welcome your application irrespective of your background.
We are on a journey, and if you join us, you will be part of a community that is committed make a difference to the lives of children and young people with cancer.
This role is remote, though attendance is required for Board meetings 4 times a year and for away days. There may also be additional ad hoc instances where physical attendance to an office is needed.
For further information including details on how to apply, please download the recruitment pack attached.
Please note candidates for this role need to be based in the UK and have Right to Work in the UK.
To apply please complete a short application form (found on our recruitment pack) and email your CV and a covering letter in Microsoft Word or PDF format
The Historic Towns and Villages Forum (HTVF) is seeking new trustees to help the Board make the most of a transformative stage in its history. HTVF became a registered charity in 2024, and over the last year has undertaken a review of its mission, vision and strategy, with two new Executive Co-Directors.
About us: The Historic Towns and Villages Forum (HTVF) is an independent charity with a mission to promote the prosperity, sustainability and heritage of historic cities, towns and villages for the benefit of all.
We provide support, training and information to organisations (including local authorities, town and parish councils, civic and amenity societies, and consultancies) as well as individual professionals, students, and members of the public engaged in the planning and management of historic cities, towns and villages. We aim to help them conserve the character and significance of historic places, while realising their full social, environmental and economic potential. We do this through events, research projects, publications, and partnerships.
What we’re looking for: We are seeking a minimum of three individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas to join our Board of Trustees:
- Senior professional leadership in a Local Authority
- Placemaking and urban regeneration expertise
- Marketing and fundraising
- Financial management
- Community and political engagement
- Research programme development and management
For these roles we also value:
- Innovative Thinking: HTVF is entering a new phase of development. A creative and forward-thinking approach to challenges and opportunities is sought from our new intake of trustees. The ability to facilitate the Forum’s engagement with other organisations and groups would be helpful too.
- Geographical Spread: We aim for a wide geographical representation and welcome applications from across the UK, bearing in mind some meetings will be face-to-face in either London or Oxford.
- Inclusivity: We also aim to reflect the diversity of the communities with which we engage, and welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds who can bring the skills and experience identified above.
In this round of recruitment, we are looking in particular for an Honorary Treasurer. All new trustees will receive a comprehensive induction to the role and the work of the Charity.
To promote the prosperity, sustainability and heritage of heritage of historic cities, towns and villages for the benefit of all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer: Volunteer Community Outreach Officer
Location: Off-site with occasional in-person activities
Reports to: Volunteer Manager
Support Connect and Inspire Local Volunteers for ROLDA UK!
Are you interested in animal welfare and want to make a positive difference in your community? ROLDA UK are now seeking Volunteer Community Outreach Officer to help reach out to local volunteers, facilitate small activities in the community, and raise awareness of our charity's mission to rescue and rehabilitate stray and abandoned animals.
Your Role
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Help ROLDA UK build a local presence within your community by networking and growing local volunteers who are interested in animal welfare and ask them to join you.
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Create new opportunities within your local community and grow a network of volunteers who can get involved in local fundraising events like charity walks, bake sales, and helping to run local stalls etc.
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Inspire and encourage local volunteers to join your community group, collaborate, share ideas, and plan effective activities.
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Help raise awareness about ROLDA UK within your community by recruiting for volunteers to join your hub and help build local networks.
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Support your local community hub by organising regular online and in-person gatherings. Attend community events to discuss ROLDA UK’s work and encourage others to support the cause.
What We’re Looking For
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Friendly and approachable people who enjoy meeting and engaging with people.
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Good communicators who can share information and encourage others to get involved.
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Passionate about animal welfare and interested in fundraising locally to help support stray and abandoned animals.
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Organised and enthusiastic to help with planning local activities, promotion and helping out at local events.
Who Should Apply?
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Anyone interested in helping animals and becoming a part of their local community.
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Individuals who enjoy working with others and bringing people together.
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People looking for a rewarding way to volunteer and make a difference at home.
Time commitment and what’s in it for you
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Flexible volunteer hours (for this role we just ask for a minimum of 5 hours+ a week) and give as much or as little time as you like.
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Meet like-minded people and be part of a friendly and supportive team.
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Gain valuable experience in community engagement, activities, and event planning.
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Make a difference by helping ROLDA UK grow its local presence and support more animals in need.
If you’d like to connect with others, support a great cause, and help make a difference for animals, we’d love to hear from you!
Join us today and be part of something special.
ROLDA does not support visa applications for volunteers. All in-person volunteers must have the legal right to volunteer in the country where they are located. It is the volunteer's responsibility to ensure they meet the necessary visa and work authorisation requirements before participating in any activities with ROLDA. However, remote volunteer roles do not require a visa, as they can be performed from anywhere.
Our mission is to ensure animals have a good life by advocating for them and by inspiring everyone to treat them with compassion and respect.




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Responsibilities:
We wish to reach out to individuals and organisations who would benefit from receiving information in accessible and alternative formats. Using communications appropriate to meet the objectives.
Hours and location:
Flexibility about hours would be offered. Any part of the UK would work.
Skills and abilities needed:
Good at communication; Is empathetic with the purposes of UKAAF; Can demonstrate a proven track record in the area concerned.
Benefits:
By being involved with UKAAF, it may provide additional skills in, perhaps, a new direction.
About us:
The UK Association for Accessible Formats (UKAAF) is the industry association who sets standards, and promotes best practice for accessible documents in the UK. We help businesses and organisations understand how to meet the needs of customers and clients who are print disabled, and how to source and provide quality accessible documents. 285 million people worldwide are blind or partially sighted. In the UK, more than 2 million people live with sight loss. Of those, 270,000 are severely sight-impaired or blind, and 450,000 experience visual acuity below 6/18. People with vision impairment can lack access to basic information unless this is provided in accessible formats. Under the Equality Act 2010, a print-disabled person has the right to receive information in an accessible format. Accessible document standards include traditional formats such as braille, large print, audio, and Easy Read; As well as digital formats like accessible PDF, EPUB, HTML5, and DAISY.
Support/training offered:
Induction into the charity will be provided, meeting with our Board members, and leaders of our Subject areas. It is important the volunteer feels part of the Association, understands how we work, and has the opportunity to contribute fresh ideas and ways of working.
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.
Who they are
To promote and encourage, for the benefit of the public, the improvement, protection, and preservation of the countryside of North and East Yorkshire, including its towns and villages, and the better development of the rural environment.
The role Introduction
Do you care about the future of the countryside in North and East Yorkshire? Do you have skills and experience in policy development in or for Local Authorities that you could bring to their work? CPRE North and East Yorkshire are looking for a Trustee and Local Authority Communications Lead to contribute to their important work protecting the beautiful local countryside and green spaces.
Who they are
CPRE campaigns nationally and locally for positive solutions that safeguard the long-term future of the precious countryside, which is facing multiple threats. At the national level, the charity produces in-depth research and sound arguments to press government, Parliament, and other decision-makers to support the countryside, be it national landscapes or much-loved local green spaces, through policies that ensure:
The right development in the right place
Active support to improve biodiversity
Countryside protection from climate change impacts and contribution to climate change solutions.
Here in North and East Yorkshire, the largest of the CPRE regions (6,900 square miles!), they have a successful track record of enabling residents and community groups to help shape development in ways that enrich the countryside around them. They also use their planning expertise to proactively campaign for local authority planning policies that safeguard and enhance the beautiful and varied landscapes.
The role
Their small but energetic team of volunteer Trustees enables people to protect the countryside they love and enjoy the benefits it brings wherever they live. But with your support, they can do even more! In joining them as a Trustee on the Board, you’ll have a general role in developing the charity in line with their strategy and, together with other Trustees, ensuring compliance with Charity Commission and other legal and governance regulations. However, additionally, as their Lead for Local Authority Communications, you will use your particular knowledge of policy development in this arena to inform and guide the Trustee Board on Local Authority campaigning and coordinate and drive forward related activities to meet agreed aims.
+Trustees initially serve a three-year term and may serve up to six years in total.
What they need and what’s in it for you
You don’t need to have prior Trustee experience, but they are looking for applicants with manager/senior-level experience in policy development in Local Authorities and/or as policy advisors to Local Authorities. By volunteering with them, you’ll be using what you know to help find positive solutions for the major issues facing the countryside and the environment, as well as being part of a group of people who share your passion for the countryside. Their friendly team will provide you with initial training and support to develop in your role. You’ll gain valuable skills and experience in charity governance and leadership.
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Across the UK, our Regional and Community Development teams work alongside our local groups to play an active role in increasing awareness of and engagement with the MS Society locally.
As our Regional Cultural Connector Volunteer, you’ll help to identify and plan our involvement and support of regional or local activities and events aimed at minority, hidden and culturally specific groups, to provide information for people living with MS as well as help us to engage with those communities to understand their priorities and needs.
We want to show that we’re here to support everyone and to do that we need to reach and connect with people within their own communities. You’ll help us do that with a welcoming and friendly attitude and ability to reach and promote us within your region.
In this role you’ll be able to develop your organisation, communication and team working skills.
About you
Confidence in speaking to new people, networking skills and the ability to influence would be fantastic. We would work to your strengths, however and some training will be available.
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
Apply
Read the role description
All applicants will be contacted within two weeks of their submission.
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Join us as Dog A.I.D.'s new Honorary Secretary and you would be joining the Board at an exciting time as we have launched the charity’s Strategic Plan with a new CEO supported by a small but strong team, which we will be building further this year. As Honorary Secretary you would be using your skills and experience to support the leadership and strategic direction of our charity as we look to achieve ambitious strategic growth targets over the coming years, becoming a larger, more robust charity with increased profile and reach.
Dog A.I.D. empowers physically disabled people by coaching them to train their own pet dog to become an accredited Assistance Dog. By focusing on the existing pet/owner bond, outcomes for our clients include:
· increased independence and self-confidence
· improved mental well-being
· reduction in social isolation
· reduced reliance on family members and/or carers.
· increased opportunities, with many of our clients being able to return to work or education, supported by their accredited Assistance Dog.
We are looking for an active and well-organised Secretary who can provide support for our governance functions. You will be required to attend and minute online quarterly Board meetings and other ad-hoc meetings and strategic discussions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About us: GT Scholars is a charitable social enterprise that tackles educational inequality by giving ambitious young people the support, skills and strategies they need to achieve aspirations. We run a wide range of programmes that help young people achieve their academic and career aspirations, particularly those from less-privileged backgrounds.
What makes us different? We run tutoring, mentoring & career insight programmes that help our scholars, aged 11-18, discover their strengths, develop their mindsets and design their own futures.
There are many charitable organisations and social enterprises offering programmes to improve the life chances of young people.
However, our programmes use a unique 3:1 model which means that we’re able to sustainably use our profits to provide additional places on our programmes, to young people from low income homes.
We believe that all young people are gifted and talented, regardless of their background.
Our mission is to empower and develop the next generation of leaders and change-makers and we’re looking for volunteer tutors that are passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives!
If you are an undergraduate or graduate, you could make a difference by joining us as a volunteer tutor. As a volunteer tutor, you’ll need to:
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Have a passion for helping children and young people
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Provide online one-to-one tutoring support for 1 hour week
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Build pupil confidence in Maths.
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Have strong subject knowledge (confident enough to tutor up to GCSE)
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Work collaboratively with other tutors and mentors
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Have a minimum of an undergraduate degree or be working towards this
Volunteer tutoring can be extremely rewarding and volunteers with GT Scholars benefit from:
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A flexible schedule - you can choose online tutoring hours to suit your schedule
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The chance to grow your contacts and meet like-minded volunteers
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The chance to make a real difference in the life of a young person.
Additional information: We’re looking for tutors that can commit to a minimum of 2 academic terms of volunteering.
We will need to conduct reference checks and you will need an Enhanced DBS for this role as you will be working directly with children. We can process this for you or you may submit one if this is less than 3 years old.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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
As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising events organisers have the exciting and varied role of helping plan and deliver local fundraising events to raise the vital funds needed to help our feline friends. Our fundraising events organisers use their passion for cats and people to plan cake sales, barn dances, quiz nights and everything in between.
What can you expect to be doing?
- Planning fundraising events and activities like cake sales, quiz nights and barn dances in Mid-Sussex RH15, RH16, RH17, BN6, BN45.
- Providing the treasurer with information on funds raised from fundraising events
- Encouraging and promoting a professional image of Cats Protection
- Following policies and guidelines and ensuring licences and permits are obtained for events
A bit more information about this role and the team
- This is a flexible role. The amount of time you offer can work to your availability and convenience.
- There may be opportunities for your activities to be fully remote and/or admin based if you'd prefer.
- You will need your own transport if you wish to attend events, ideally a car or van since items, stock and equipment will usually be needed.
- We ask that you complete training to support you in your role. This can be completed online if you have access to the internet and the necessary device (computer/laptop/tablet etc). Support can be offered or paper versions of much of the training if needed.
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 by helping raise funds through events. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated group of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- Good organisational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- The ability to prioritise and delegate
- An appreciation of the importance of handling money and charity resources responsibly
- Knowledge of your local community
Time expectation
Our fundraising events organisers usually spend two to three hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer.
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.
Introduction
Do you care about the future of the countryside in North and East Yorkshire? Do you have skills and experience in in policy development in or for Local Authorities that you could bring to our work? CPRE North and East Yorkshire are looking for a Trustee and Local Authority Communications Lead to contribute to our important work protecting our beautiful local countryside and green spaces.
Who we are
CPRE campaigns nationally and locally for positive solutions which safeguard the long-term future of our precious countryside which is facing multiple threats. At national level, the charity produces in-depth research and sound arguments to press government, Parliament and other decision-makers to support our countryside, be it national landscapes or simply much loved local green spaces, through policies which ensure:
- The right development in the right place
- Active support to improve biodiversity and
- Countryside protection from climate change impacts and contribution to climate change solutions.
Here in North and East Yorkshire, the largest of the CPRE regions (6,900 square miles!), we have a successful track record of enabling residents and community groups to help shape development in ways that enrich the countryside around them. We also use our planning expertise to proactively campaign for local authority planning policies that safeguard and enhance our beautiful and varied landscapes.
The role
Our small but energetic team of volunteer Trustees enable people to protect the countryside they love and enjoy the benefits it brings wherever they live. But with your support we can do even more!
In joining us as a Trustee on the Board you’ll have a general role in developing the charity in line with our strategy and, together with other Trustees, ensuring compliance with Charity Commission and other legal and governance regulations. However additionally as our Lead for Local Authority Communications you will use your particular knowledge of policy development in this arena to inform and guide the Trustee Board on Local Authority campaigning and coordinate and drive forward related activities to meet agreed aims.
+Trustees initially serve a three-year term and may serve up to six years in total.
What we need and what’s in it for you
You don’t need to have prior Trustee experience but we are looking for applicants with manager/senior level experience in policy development in Local Authorities and/or as policy advisor to Local Authorities. By volunteering with us you’ll be using what you know to help find positive solutions for the major issues facing the countryside and the environment as well as being part of a group of people who share your passion for the countryside. Our friendly team will provide you with initial training and support to develop in your role. You’ll gain valuable skills and experience in charity governance and leadership. Further information on role responsibilities and our skill requirements are provided in the supplementary documents available on our application website, CPRENEY.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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URBAN YOUTH - VOLUNTEER WITH US!
New Start-Up - New Beginning - Endless Opportunities
Are you a creative and tech-savvy individual with a passion for digital engagement? Urban Youth is looking for a dedicated and innovative Social Media and Digital Volunteer to join our team. In this role, you’ll help boost Urban Youth’s online presence and connect with young people across London through engaging content and digital strategies.
In this role, you will:
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Manage our Social Media Platforms, take charge of Urban Youth’s social media accounts, creating fresh, exciting content that inspires, informs, and engages.
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Develop Digital Campaigns, by planning and executing impactful online campaigns that promote our youth programmes and attract support from the community.
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Create Multimedia Content, by designing graphics, edit videos, and write compelling posts to showcase our work and connect with our audience.
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Engage with our Online Community, by building relationships and interacting with followers on social media, fostering a sense of connection and belonging.
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Analyse Performance, by tracking and reporting on engagement metrics, helping us refine our approach and maximise our impact.
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Stay Ahead of Trends, by keeping up with the latest social media and digital marketing trends to ensure Urban Youth remains relevant and innovative.
We're Urban Youth
Urban Youth is an exciting and vibrant new start-up youth work organisation based in London, passionate about empowering London's youth to get involved, discover their path, and shape their destiny. Our vibrant community organisation is dedicated to uplifting young people through engaging, impactful youth work activities that inspire growth, connection, and self-discovery.
JOIN US AT URBAN YOUTH
Get Involved | Discover YOUR Path | Shape YOUR Destiny
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Time2Share@WECIL’s Befriending Service links volunteers 1:1 with a Disabled child / young person. Links are based on shared interests and activities which the volunteer and young person can enjoy doing together either in the child/family home or out in the community.
What experience do I need?
You do not need any previous experience with disabled children or young people, but we ask that volunteers are friendly, caring, reliable and able to make a commitment to visit a young person regularly.
What will I be doing?
You will volunteer within Time2Share@WECIL’s befriending service for disabled children/young people (aged 5-18 yrs) and their families. This involves spending time regularly with a disabled child or young person in their home or supporting the young person to take part in social and leisure activities in their local community. You will not be asked to administer medication or deliver personal care in this role.
Who am I responsible for?
You are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the child or young person you are linked with. All links are risk-assessed and carefully monitored by your co-ordinator.
Who am I responsible to?
The parent / carer. You must ensure that the parent / carer’s reasonable instructions and guidance regarding the welfare of their child are adhered to and that clear communication is maintained. Feedback must be given to the parent/carer following a visit.
How often will I be needed?
Time2Share@WECIL typically ask for volunteers to commit to 2-4 hours a week and the days / times are agreed between the volunteer and the family. We ask for a minimum commitment of 6 months to ensure the child and their family are able to benefit fully from the relationship.
Share the vision of creating a more inclusive society and their values embody a joint mission to support Disabled people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about making a difference and supporting a charitable organisation to achieve its mission? Do you want to use your skills and experience to guide a volunteer-led trust? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees and contribute to the strategic direction and governance of our organisation. As a trustee, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that we continue to support young people and communities effectively.
About the Alec Dickson Trust
Alec Dickson together with his wife Moira, founded Voluntary Service overseas (VSO) and later Community Service Volunteer (CSV) as they passionately believed that anyone – whatever their background – could make a positive contribution to the world around them. Alec pioneered the involvement of young volunteers with backgrounds in offending, drug misuse and homelessness, built up a programme of community service work in schools, and campaigned vigorously for a nationwide community service. It was with this spirit of adventure and belief in young people that the Alec Dickson Trust was established after Alec’s death in 1994. Since then, the Trust has continued his legacy by awarding grants to young people with innovative community projects promoting volunteering up to the value of £500.
Joining the Alec Dickson Trust
We are looking to recruit 2-4 trustees with a diverse set of skills and experiences.
We welcome applications from disadvantaged/underrepresented groups and backgrounds outside of the charity sector. We are particularly interested to hear from first-time trustees and applicants with skills in fundraising and communications.
There will be some flexibility in the exact nature of each trustee role, but we currently expect vacancies in the following areas: Fundraising and Communications – please let us know in your application if you want to apply for a specific role.
The Fundraising role will include developing and implementing the fundraising strategy, focusing on engaging and securing donations from public and private charitable bodies. The communications role will include developing and agreeing a social media strategy, creating content to promote the trust and extend our outreach and modernising our website.
Interested? We would be delighted to hear from you and look forward to being in touch soon.
Person Specification
Essential:
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A clear passion for volunteering to help make a difference to young people and communities across the UK.
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A willingness to review and challenge funding applications to ensure money is spent effectively.
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Preparedness to contribute to discussions and make difficult decisions
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A willingness to participate in committees in order to continually improve the Trust and grant-management process.
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Applicants can be from any background, with any qualifications or work experience, though we particularly welcome applications from individuals who have not previously been trustees.
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Experience in fundraising and/ or communications.
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Effective communication and team working skills.
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Problem solving and adaptability.
Commitment
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Trustees attend approximately eight board meetings per year, typically held via Google meet.
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They are also expected to contribute two hours per week to support the Trust’s work.
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Trustees are expected to make a minimum commitment of 2 years in post.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter (500 words max) on: “why you would like to be a Trustee of the Alec Dickson Trust and what you would bring to the Board” outlining how you meet the criteria listed above by 6pm on 30th April 2025. Please include in the subject line of the email “Trustee Recruitment *followed by your name*” If you have any questions before applying, please feel free to reach out to the above email address. Existing trustees will be happy to have an informal chat or answer any questions.
When you should expect to hear from us
We would be delighted to hear from you and will aim to get back to you within 3 weeks of the closing date to let you know if we would like to progress your application.
Interviews
Interviews will be held virtually in the week commencing Monday 19th May in the evenings. They will be around 30 minutes long and will be a chance for you to meet members of the Board of Trustees and talk to us about your interest in this role in more detail.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join REMIX as our Volunteer Employability Programme Manager and Transform the Future of London's Youth!
Do you envision a London where every young person gains the practical skills and confidence to launch a successful career? At REMIX, we believe that when young people are equipped with strong employability skills, they can break down barriers and build vibrant futures.
REMIX is a dynamic, brand-new youth charity dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals aged 16 to 26 years old across London. Our mission is built on four core pillars—employability, healthy living, personal development, and essential life skills. Now, we are on the lookout for an innovative and passionate Volunteer Employability Programme Manager who will be instrumental in designing and delivering transformative career readiness initiatives that truly make a difference.
As our Volunteer Employability Programme Manager, you will:
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Catalyse Career Readiness: Design and implement innovative programmes that cover vital skills such as CV writing, interview techniques, networking, and workplace etiquette. Your creative approach will ensure that every initiative is both engaging and practical.
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Forge Strong Employer Partnerships: Build strategic partnerships with local businesses, industry professionals, and training providers to create pathways for internships, mentoring, and real-world job opportunities. Your network will help bridge the gap between aspiration and achievement.
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Empower Through Mentorship: Offer expert guidance and support to young people, inspiring them to recognise and harness their strengths. Your mentorship will empower participants to overcome challenges and step confidently into the job market.
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Drive Programme Innovation: Continuously refine and adapt our employability initiatives to meet evolving market needs and the unique challenges faced by today’s youth. Your insights will ensure that REMIX remains at the forefront of effective career development solutions.
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Champion Impact: Collaborate closely with our team to create a culture of learning, growth, and resilience. Your leadership will help promote a supportive environment where every volunteer and participant can thrive.
If you are committed to transforming lives with practical skills and strategic insight, REMIX offers you a unique opportunity to drive social impact from the ground up. Your dedication and innovative ideas will play a key role in empowering London’s youth, turning challenges into stepping stones towards a brighter future.
Step forward. Lead the change. Transform lives at REMIX.
REMIX
INSPIRE. EMPOWER. TRANSFORM.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.