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African Development Choices (ADC) is a UK-based Social Enterprise on a mission to reduce poverty by empowering communities to make more informed choices in the management of public resources.

ADC’s purpose is to enable communities to independently meet their needs for essential services, such as clean water and safe sanitation and improve lives in Africa.

At ADC we encourage a working culture of seeking and giving input, showing and taking initiative, and commitment to the organisation and its purpose.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a remote-based volunteer Chairman of the Board to join ADC.

Main Purpose of Job: 

As the Chair of ADC, you will play a pivotal role in providing strategic leadership, governance oversight, and support to drive the organisation's mission forward. As a visionary leader with experience in both non-profit governance and start-up environments, the Chair will play a critical role in shaping the future direction of ADC and spearheading initiatives to maximise our impact across Africa.

Above all, we are seeking a Chair who is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and who will champion these values in all aspects of ADC's work. Your passion for social impact and your dedication to empowering communities across Africa through sustainable WASH solutions will be the driving force behind our collective efforts to create lasting change.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and guidance to the Board of Directors and the executive team, ensuring alignment with ADC's mission, vision, and values
   
• Hold ultimate accountability for the effective governance of ADC, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while upholding the highest standards of transparency and integrity
   
• Lead efforts to diversify and secure funding sources, including corporate partnerships, grants, and philanthropic support, to sustain and expand ADC's programs and operations
   
• Forge strategic partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, corporations, and other stakeholders to amplify ADC's reach and influence within the WASH sector
   
• Drive initiatives for Board recruitment, development, and succession planning, fostering a diverse and skilled leadership team capable of advancing ADC's strategic objectives
   
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and senior management team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence
   
• Serve as a passionate advocate and spokesperson for ADC, representing the organisation at public events, conferences, and media engagements to raise awareness and champion our cause
   
• Oversee the implementation of robust systems and processes to enhance organisational efficiency, performance monitoring, and impact measurement
   
• Drive a culture of continuous learning and improvement within ADC, facilitating regular evaluations, feedback mechanisms, and capacity-building initiatives for Board members and staff

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Expertise

• Experience in starting a new charity, non-profit, or other organisation
   
• Proven track record of serving on boards, ideally in leadership roles such as trustee or chairperson, with a comprehensive understanding of governance principles and best practices
   
• Proven experience in leadership roles within the non-profit sector and start-up environments, with a track record of driving organisational growth and impact
   
• Strong understanding of charity governance principles and best practices
   
• Successful track record in fundraising and partnership development, including securing diverse funding sources such as grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations, to support mission-driven initiatives
   
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders, both internally and externally
   
• Genuine commitment to ADC's mission and values, with a passion for social impact and a deep understanding of the importance of empowering communities across Africa through sustainable WASH solutions
   

What ADC Offers You:
 

This is a volunteer, remote and unpaid position with the following benefits:

• Professional learning and career development opportunities
   
• An opportunity to build on your work experience within your profession
   
• An opportunity to be part of a diverse team representing different parts
  of the world that is helping to deliver systemic social change in Africa
   
• An opportunity to help shape a start-up social enterprise
   
• We provide work reference

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Here at African Development Choices, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our teams are made up of people from all over the world and we welcome all applications. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, and you require any reasonable adjustments for your application with us, please let us know by contacting recruitmentatafricandevelopmentchoicesdotorg.

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.

We are seeking passionate and committed individuals to become actively involved in the strategic direction, governance, and decision making of the charity. As a Trustee you will join a dynamic and experienced board and staff team that is committed to making a difference for Gypsy and Traveller communities in London. We are keen to hear from Gypsy and Traveller people who wish to take an active role in the leadership of LGT. 

Are you interested? If you would like to come and talk to us about our organisation’s work and chat informally about the trustee role, please email Debby Kennett via LGT's info email which can be found on our website

How to apply: Please submit a cover letter addressing the  questions below

Who we are?

London Gypsies and Travellers is an organisation which challenges social exclusion and discrimination, working for change in partnership with Gypsies and Travellers. We work with families across London Boroughs, living on council caravan sites, roadside encampments, those living in bricks and mortar housing, and those experiencing homelessness. We work together with Gypsies and Travellers to build the capacity of individuals and their communities to influence on the decisions that affect their lives. For more information visit our website 

Key responsibilities of a trustee will include:

• Setting the overall strategic vision for the charity.
• To ensure the financial stability and effective administration of the organisation
• Share knowledge and skills to help the Trustee Board reach sound decisions.
• To ensure that the organisation pursues its charitable aims and uses its resources appropriately.
• To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, and any other relevant legislation.
• To safeguard the values of LGT.

Expectations of the role 

• Commitment to the organisation and passion for the work we do
• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
• Good, independent judgement and a willingness to share your views and experience.
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of trustees.
• Willingness to work effectively as a member of a team.

New Trustees are fully supported through their induction into the organisation and will be expected to attend the 6 board meetings per year (In- person at our office in Islington). Additional involvement in sub-committees is welcomed. Trustees will be offered reimbursement for any expenses.

In particular, we are interested to hear from anyone with finance skills and previous experience in the role of treasurer.

Also, knowledge and experience of any of the following

• Lived experience of the issues affecting Gypsy and Traveller communities
• Staff management and Human Resources
• Campaigns and communications

Hughes Hall – a college of the University of Cambridge - is seeking collaborative professionals working outside Higher Education who wish to share their expertise and gain from closer involvement with academia. 

The College wishes to recruit its next generation of Bridge Fellows:  forward-looking people with a global outlook who bridge the gap between academia and wider society,  to help transform Hughes Hall’s education and research potential, and its impact on the wider world. Bridge Fellows serve as board members (on its Governing Body) and are non-remunerated senior members of the College.

Our Bridge Fellows are unique, like our academics. You may be an established leader in your field, or at an earlier stage in your career and looking to further enhance your strong leadership skills. Either way, you must demonstrate a strong commitment to improving how the academic and wider worlds work together to benefit society. We’re looking for applicants who show a close affinity to the College’s values – inclusion, impact and innovation – and the ambitions of our 2030 Vision, and illustrate how they would make a substantial contribution to achieving them. 

Bridge Fellows are expected to participate in the life of the College and exchange their experience with the wider college body. You will be required to attend in-person Governing Body meetings (six per year), may additionally be requested to serve on a sub-committee, and will be expected to give time to actively support individuals, projects or events as appropriate. 

We would particularly like to attract people who have the insight, creativity and enthusiasm to help the College achieve one or more of its following goals:

● Delivering our transformation of the college by 2030, whether extending and transforming our educational offer beyond academic curricula; developing our estate, including our digital estate; and building strategic partnerships to widen access and possibilities.

● Strengthening the societal impact of the College, helping forge relationships in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, and civic society; supporting entrepreneurship, commercialisation, business, policy making or community engagement; or magnifying our profile.

● Widening the pool of expertise and experience within our community, for example in managing change, overseeing and developing our resources, or communicating with decision makers and the wider public.

● Developing opportunities that empower minority communities within and possibly beyond the College. 

Hughes Hall highly values diversity for the benefits it offers everyone in our community; we are strongly committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. The College welcomes expressions of interest and applications from candidates from all communities and backgrounds. Women, people of colour, and those with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. 

Bridge Fellows benefit from being part of the College’s multi-disciplinary community of fellows, staff and students, as well as connecting with the wider University of Cambridge ecosystem. They enjoy meals, use of College rooms, travel expenses and other privileges, as well as opportunities for personal and professional growth. 

Bridge Fellows are initially appointed for 3 years, with the possibility of renewal for a further 2 years. 

Further Information and how to apply

For further particulars, please refer to our vacancies page. The closing date for applications is midnight 1st December 2024. 

An exicting opportuntiy has arisent to join our Belchamp and Ridgewell schools governance board. Both of the schools have been judged as GOOD Ofsted providers. The schools governance board meets 6 times per year. These are both church of england primary schools. We are looking to recruit 2 new governors who share the commitment in upholding the vision, ethos and values of the trust.

Why am I needed?

Our shops depend on a regular supply of quality donated stock.  As some shops receive more donations than others, we need drivers to move stock between our shops to ensure they are all fully stocked.

All of this vital work needs to happen for us to raise more money to help cancer patients and their families.

What will I be doing?

Predominantly assisting the Retail team and our rhiwbina volunteer shop driver in moving stock between shops in       Cardiff and The Valleys

What skills and qualities do I need?

An enthusiasm for the work of Tenovus Cancer Care

A good level of fitness and enjoy being outside

Good communication skills to be able to respond positively with any queries from members of the pubic

Reliability, honesty and like helping as part of a team

This role would suit a proactive and outgoing person who enjoys meeting with others

The ability to drive and have a good size car or van is essential for the driving role if based at one of our shops. You will need to check with your car insurers that you are insured for business use before starting with us (this can usually be arranged at no extra cost) and your driving licence and business insurance will need to be checked before you can start.

How much time do I need to commit?

This can be discussed with the Retail team and hours are very flexible to fit around you – please note on your application how much time you can give.

What support and training will I be given?

A dedicated member of staff will be on hand to offer you advice, support and guidance in your role.

What benefits can I expect?

You’ll be making a real difference to the lives of people with cancer in your local area

The opportunity to develop new and existing skills

Access to all internal vacancies

Access to training

Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with organisational policy

The enjoyment of meeting new people and being part of both our Retail Team and Wales’ leading cancer charity.

Expenses can be claimed back

Where will I be based?

You’ll be based at one of our Tenovus Cancer Care shops in Cardiff or in the surrounding area, with regular travel around agreed areas. You must have access to your own vehicle.

How do I apply?

If you are aged over eighteen years old and would like to apply please contact the Shop Manager in your local shop directly or alternatively please contact our Volunteer Development Team on our website.

Join Our Board of Trustees and Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you have skills and experience that could help guide a charity to success? We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Board of Trustees.

About Us

Work Stress Solutions is an Epsom based charity with the goal to offer genuine support to anyone facing vulnerabilities, whether they are related to mental health, physical disabilities, or learning disabilities, and with your help, we can achieve even more. More information about WSS can be found on our website Work Stress Solutions - Make life work for you

Role of a Trustee

As a trustee, you will:

· Provide strategic direction and oversight

· Ensure the charity is well-managed and financially sound

· Support and challenge the team

· Act as an ambassador for the charity

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Skills in governance, creating effective policies, Charity law, fundraising, bid witting and local networking are particularly appreciated but all skills are valued and do make a difference. Most importantly, we seek individuals who are passionate about our cause and committed to making a difference.

What You’ll Gain

· The opportunity to make an impact in your community

· Experience in governance and strategic planning

· Networking opportunities with like-minded individuals

· Personal and professional growth

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our Board of Trustees, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and what you can bring to the role. We look forward to hearing from you.

Join us in making a difference. Together, we can achieve great things!

Join Transition Network as our new Trustee Treasurer

Can you bring an understanding of budgets and organisational finances, a fresh perspective, time and energy to help us to deliver on our purpose and strategy?

Transition Network is a charity registered in England and Wales that works internationally to support the Transition movement.  We are looking for a new Treasurer to join our team as a trustee, and we welcome applicants from a diversity of backgrounds and lived experiences.  As Treasurer you would join a groundbreaking organisation, using shared governance structures and processes. 

Join the community

Oxfam are experts in selling second-hand books! And we want your help. We are the largest chain of second-hand booksellers in Europe and sell 22 million books annually. That’s why we need volunteers like you to help in our book department.

Whether you have years of experience or are totally new to retail, you will be part of a fantastic team here. Our book department is a key part of our busy shop. We’ll share our expertise with you and give you all the training and support you need to help us make the most of our wonderful donated books.

Oxfam shops are a great place to volunteer, learn about retail, and get involved with your local community.

About this role

We will give you all the training and support you need so you will develop your skills as part of our team. You don’t need to have any experience – we’ve got you covered. You can also get some lunch and travel costs too. Whatever you need, we’re here to help.

You can learn about any part of volunteering that interests you the most whether it’s working with books, people, admin, social media, or a bit of everything. As a Book Department Volunteer, you’ll develop skills that boost your confidence.

• Put your expertise to good use by focussing on what interests you the most
• Or branch out and learn about something completely new
• Learn to make the most of donations by checking, researching, and pricing books
• Improve your communication skills as part of a team
• Creating attractive displays in the shop

Volunteering that works for you

Volunteering can be very flexible to suit you. So even if your availability or skills don’t match this role, get in touch and we will find something right for you. By volunteering for a few hours a week, you will meet new people and have some fun for a good cause.

Everyone has something to offer

At Oxfam we know that everybody can make a real difference. People come to us for all sorts of reasons, from all backgrounds, and we will do what we can to find a role which works for you. You can find out more about volunteering with Oxfam here.

What happens next?

After you apply the manager will ask you to come in for an initial chat. This is not an interview, just a chance to get an idea of what you'd like to do in the shop. From there you can meet the rest of the volunteer team and get involved with whatever area of the shop takes your interest!

Summary

The gardening and growing volunteer will support our accommodation sites in maintaining their outdoor spaces at our sites across Hertfordshire and Bucks including

Brindle Court, Watford
Northgate End, Bishop's Stortford
Our smaller sites in Stevenage, Hoddesdon and Hemel Hempstead 
Crest Rd, High Wycombe

Detailed description

Having access to a secure garden or outdoor area can be crucial for providing opportunities to socialise and relax, which can be invaluable for the mental well-being of our residents.

The gardening and growing volunteer will support our accommodation sites in maintaining their outdoor spaces, including:

·Weeding

·Sweeping

·Pruning

·Clearing leaves and large twigs

·Watering plants

·Planting bulbs and tidying up flower beds

We would love for this to be an opportunity to involve our residents and potentially lead a gardening activity with them, equipping them with knowledge and skills to maintain their own green spaces in the future. 

You will need:

• Enjoy working outside in all weathers.
• An interest/basic knowledge of gardening
• Role requires some degree of physical work and lifting/manual handling
• To work under your own initiative.
• Good communication skills
• Opportunity to meet new people and learn new skills

A full induction to the service and specific site will be provided as well as access to training and events throughout the year!

Some sites have basic tools however any additional tools and material required can be discussed with your volunteer manager .

What volunteers need:
You will be required to under go a Disclosure and Barring Service check and provide details of 2 x referees

What we will provide to volunteers:

• Reimbursement of costs
• Full training and induction
• Access to events and celebrations throughout the year 

Milton Keynes and North Bucks RSPCA have a cattery and two retail shops that support the work of the cattery and our fosterers.

Anyone joining the Newport Pagnell team is in for a real treat, our Shop manager, Ruth, is friendly and supportive and takes her role as a mentor seriously. You will most likely be working with one or more other people during a 4 hour shift.

The shop is based in Newport Pagnell and ideally the person coming to volunteer will be from the Milton Keynes or Bedford area.

Our charity shop in the heart of Newton Pagnell is looking for a friendly volunteer to join our team and help make our shop a huge success. Make new friends, have fun, and help us help more animals!

As a volunteer Charity Shop Assistant, you would join a small team working with the shop manager and 1-2 other volunteers to help make it a success and raise vital funds for animal welfare. 

About Our Charity Shop

The shop plays an essential role in raising the profile of the RSPCA in our local community and funds for our branch so that we can continue our vital animal welfare work. Our shops sell a mixture of donated items, including clothes, books, bric-a-brac and collectables, and a selection of new items. We have positions available on the shop floor and in our stock room or you could volunteer to do a mixture of both. 

Volunteer Charity Shop Assistant responsibilities

• Helping customers in the shop find what they need.
• Accepting donations of items and money from the public.
• Processing sales through the till and card machine, including Gift Aid.
• Sorting through donated items to determine what we can sell.
• Preparing donated items for sale by steaming and hanging and items.
• Merchandising stock on the shop floor.
• Creating attractive shop window displays.

What we are looking for in a volunteer Charity Shop Assistant

• Friendly volunteers who are confident talking to people.
• Retail experience would be ideal but is not necessary as full training will be given.
• We are ideally aiming for someone who is flexible and can offer an ongoing commitment predominately on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Good communication and numeracy skills.
• You will need to be aged 16 or over.

What we can offer you as a volunteer Charity Shop Assistant

• A way to meet new people and make new friends in your local area.
•  A place where you will learn excellent new skills to add to your CV, such as customer service, multi-tasking, merchandising, and many more.
• An excellent induction and training programme relevant to your role.
• The opportunity to make a huge difference to the welfare of animals.
• Reimbursement for any reasonable travel expenses you may incur whilst volunteering with us.

We hope you are interested in volunteering for our branch!

An exicting opportunity has arisent to join our vine trust board. We are looking for someone who is committed and willing to join our team in uphlding the trust vision, values and ethos. There are currently 6 in person meetings per year, with the opportunity to join one of the delegated boards of the board such as; school effectivness, HR or Finance, Risk and Audit. We are a trust with proven track record of raising pupil standards.

Join Our Board of Trustees
Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester, an independent charity supporting families with young children, is seeking two new Trustees to help shape our future.We’re looking for someone with HR and someone with Fundraising expertise to provide strategic input and serve as a sounding board for our operational team. No prior Trustee experience is needed—training and support will be provided.

We are keen to diversify our Board to reflect the communities we work in and also bring a broader range of skills and experience to add to the mix of experience we currently have. 

About the role

Whilst we would of course welcome somebody with previous Trustee experience, this is potentially a great opportunity for somebody who hasn’t been a Trustee before as our board is currently a mix of longer-serving, experienced, Trustees who can help to support you as a new Trustee, alongside newer Trustees, so you wouldn’t be the only new person. We would like you to:

· Take an active interest in how we provide our services to people.

· Be an advocate of Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester.

· Balance the aspirations and enthusiasm for our activities with the ability to review, assess and make pragmatic decisions about the issues and opportunities we face.

·  Attend Board of Trustee meetings (4 per year)

· Attend and support the work of one or more Steering Groups and Committee meetings (4 each per year), bringing your experience and any expertise.

· Review relevant policies as updates become available or require amendments.

· Participate in some key events that support the charity, notably involving fund-raising and engaging with funding organisations.

Who We're Looking For:

• A caring, non-judgmental person who values confidentiality and diversity.
• Someone willing to commit time, with good communication skills and a team spirit.
• A strong advocate for our mission to help local families thrive.

What difference will you make?

With the other Trustees, you will be ultimately responsible for ensuring that our charity continues to support families in the Stroud and Gloucester District with young children in the best way possible. You will also ensure that our staff and volunteers are supported in their work and have the resources they need to help families to flourish and thrive.

Bringing your skills and experience to the Stroud and Gloucester District will help us to become a stronger Charity that can build on its valued support to families and children in the area.

Being a Trustee with us is rewarding and fulfilling, and we'd love to welcome you to the team.

Become, the national charity for children in care and young care leavers, is here to make a difference to individual lives right now, and to improve the care system as a whole for future generations. We believe that young people who’ve experienced care should have the same chances as everyone else to live happy, fulfilled lives. We put young people at the heart of everything we do – helping them to be powerful agents of positive change in their own lives, in the care system and in society.

Due to recent and forthcoming planned retirements we are now seeking three new Trustees to join our diverse and dynamic Board of Trustees.

As a Trustee you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our charity and work with other Trustees and the staff team to help us deliver our mission of helping children in care and young care leavers to unleash their potential and to make the care system the best it can be.

This is an important and exciting time to join Become as we finalise our new five year strategy with lots of ambition for the coming years.

Our target is to have at least half of our Board members who are care-experienced.  We also actively seek to bring diversity of perspectives and experience, and welcome applications from younger people, those with disabilities, those from racially-marginalised backgrounds and LGBTQ+ communities. Gender balance is important to us so we particularly encourage women to apply.

We are particularly seeking Trustees who have experience in the areas of Human Resources (HR), Fundraising, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), and Legal.

Please see the role description for further details.

This is an unpaid role, but we provide expenses for travel and subsistence.

If you are interested, please send a CV and covering letter by close of play on Friday 8 November 2024 telling us why you're applying and how you meet what we’re looking for to us by e-mail.

There will be a two stage interview process:

• Interview with young people (online) – Tuesday 19 November
• Interview with Trustees (and with the Chief Executive) – Thursday 28 November

The Board of Trustees interview will take place in person at 88 Old Street, London, EC1V 9HU.