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Join Sculpt as a Youth Advisory Board Member!
About us
Sculpt is a UK-based charity providing research, training and work-experience opportunities that empower young people to shape their own futures and those of their communities. As the role of young people in the organisation is crucial, we have an independent Youth Advisory Board (YAB) that evaluates and steers our work. The YAB consists of young people from different backgrounds and experiences who are aware of the problems facing young people today and want to do something positive about them.
About the Youth Advisory Board
Sculpt’s YAB is a group of passionate young people with a keen interest in youth issues who bring their insight and voice to the issues we work on. Their role is to constantly review, monitor, and quality control our work in order to ensure it remains youth–led and effective.
Members of the YAB support us by:
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Providing a voice, ideas and insight to help ensure our work is relevant to the needs of young people
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Working together to advise and provide insights on social issues from a variety of perspectives
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Applying their life experiences in the development of socially positive causes
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Problem-solving and evaluating existing decision-making to refine ideas and initiatives
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Helping us raise awareness of our work among other young people
What we can offer you:
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Valuable volunteering experience and a chance to work as a collective team to do rewarding work
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Chance to develop a variety of highly transferable skills, from leadership and decision-making, to conflict management, communication and more
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Opportunity to gain valuable insight into how a charity is run and to engage with a diverse team of professionals, the CEO and board of trustees
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Learn about a variety of different societally impactful projects
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Opportunity to represent Sculpt at conferences and events
If you are interested in the problems facing young people, joining Sculpt’s YAB is a great way to gain experience volunteering in an advisory role at an NGO, as well as to influence the work we do.
Current YAB team:
We currently have six YAB members. Within this, we have a Chair of the YAB, Vice chair of the YAB, and 4 general members.
What would I do?
The YAB meets monthly to discuss Sculpt’s current work and projects, as well as hear about the different opportunities available to Advisory Board members. An agenda is prepared and shared in advance. Meetings are usually held online but we sometimes meet in person.
As a member of the YAB, you will gain first-hand experience of being part of a youth-led organisation. From providing input into and evaluating our programmes, to designing new campaign and social media ideas, you will have the opportunity to develop your written and communication skills and shape what we do to serve young people. All training offered by Sculpt is open and free to Advisory Board members. Please note that being a YAB member is a volunteer role.
Travel expenses for in-person meetings are reimbursed, and we make adjustments where needed to remove barriers to participation. This can include providing support/ assistance for online participation or covering the costs of a personal assistant/carer or interpreter/translator if YAB members use one, for example.
About the open roles
We are currently hiring for YAB General Members. Please read the role description below to determine if it will fit your interests and experiences. However, please do not be discouraged from applying if you have limited prior work experience or knowledge in these areas. We are most interested in finding candidates who are passionate about our work and are eager to learn.
YAB General Member
As a YAB General Member, you will ensure that Sculpt pursues its organisational objectives, provide strategic direction to the organisation’s work, and attend meetings and prepare for them in advance if needed. There will be opportunities to get involved in various areas of our work across fundraising, programme design and evaluation, policies, communications, and social media.
The Sculpt team will help facilitate the collaboration with the YAB and bring you opportunities to contribute to. At the same time, we are always open to hear your thoughts and advice on how we can continue being effective and responsive. You will be well-supported by us, other YAB members, and the YAB Chair.
Looking for young people 14-25 years old, with a focus on those 14-18 years old (but young people up to 25 years can apply).
We also want to add that members must be available for an online meeting once a month at either lunchtimes or early evenings. - this is to manage expectations as the younger age people will have less control over their own diaries/timings as it will depend on school, parents, hobbies etc
How to apply
We can’t wait to receive your application and learn more about you! Please make sure to include:
● A short CV (max. one A4 page)
● A cover letter explaining your interest in the position – this is more important than having prior experience! (max. one A4 page)
Upon successful appointment, two character references will be requested. These do not have to be from previous employers. We want to hear from someone who knows you and can speak to your character and abilities.
Sculpt is an inclusive organisation and we embrace diversity because we know that bringing together people with different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds will lead to even greater results for young people. We encourage applications from young people from all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences including those who are LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian or another minority ethnicity, disabled, young carers, refugees, and from low-income backgrounds.
The application deadline is 8th of December 2024.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Underfall Yard Trust Seeks Honorary Treasurer
The role requires an estimated time commitment of 4-6 hours per month. Unremunerated with expenses reimbursed
Bristol-based meetings in-person & remote login
Underfall Yard Trust was founded in the 1990s as a small team restored Underfall Yard’s slipway and the surrounding buildings. The Trust is now responsible for the preservation of the whole site, including Grade II and II* listed buildings of historical and architectural significance. The site includes a visitor centre to educate the public on the history of Underfall Yard within Bristol’s floating harbour, and workshop buildings that are let out to independent maritime businesses.
In May 2023, Underfall Yard was the victim of an arson attack. Thankfully, nobody was injured, but the Big Shed, workshops, and six boats were destroyed, devastating the businesses that call the Yard home and the wider Underfall community. The Trust is in the process of restoring the historic structures and rebuilding the workshops to again provide spaces for Bristol’s maritime businesses. They’re seeking an Honorary Treasurer to support this recovery project, alongside other initiatives.
As the Honorary Treasurer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and stability of Underfall Yard Trust. Working closely with the Director and team of Trustees, you’ll help deliver the Trust’s strategic goals and ensure compliance with regulatory bodies. Your responsibilities will include supporting the fundraising committee with income-generation strategies and assisting with financial reporting for grant applications. You will contribute towards the preservation of this historic boatyard by identifying potential risks and developing a long-term financial plan.
Underfall Yard Trust hopes to hear from enthusiastic individuals with a strong understanding of financial principles, budgeting and financial reporting. The successful candidate will have proven experience managing Charity finances and a solid grasp of statutory and regulatory compliance within the nonprofit sector.
For this role, you don’t need to be a boat enthusiast or an expert on industrial engineering history (but great if you are!). Underfall are looking for someone who wants to make a difference and can lend their time and financial expertise to a local, independent Charity.
For further details and to apply, please contact Sandy Hinks or Leighann Beck quoting the applicable reference number: MC2509 Closing date Midnight 24th November 2024.
Lead the Board of The Mix and empower young people from any background to thrive and grow to become their best selves.
Applicatiosn close at midnight Monday 25th November
Who we are.
The Mix is a youth work charity based in Stowmarket. We work with young people from across Mid Suffolk and beyond. We are committed to effective partnerships with agencies, charities, and businesses to ensure young people can co-create and access the best youth work support available. We support 3,500 young people each year, have a consolidated income of £1.4m, and employ 56 people.
We are entering the next stage in our journey with a growth mindset and aim to positively impact an increasing number of young people from across our region. We are facing an increase in demand for our services, and we are determined to have a broader and wider reach to support more young people.
We run a multipurpose facility, a wide range of provisions for young people and have a trading arm that employs young people and invests its profit into the Charity to enable us to continue to grow our impact.
We seek to listen and then develop activities, support, and services that young people identify as important to them.
Who we are looking for.
As our new Chair, you will have proven leadership experience, strategic vision, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a passion for our mission and values.
You will bring charity governance experience and commercial acumen and will lead and develop our Board, bringing energy, enthusiasm and a proactive commitment to the role.
Our new Chair will be excited about strategy development, board dynamics, building a relationship with our Chief Executive, Malcolm Goodwin, and supporting young people to thrive and grow.
Time Commitment
The Board meets four to six times a year, usually at our premises in Stowmarket, Suffolk. We expect the overall time commitment for our Chair to be 1 – 2 days a month, which includes preparation for meetings, engagement with our CEO, team, and Board Members, ad hoc discussions, and attending events.
The Chair and Trustees do not receive payment for their services, but expenses incurred in carrying out duties on behalf of The Mix can be reimbursed.
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 midnight Monday 25th November
We’re an executive search firm working across third sector, education and membership sectors to transform leadership and inspire change.
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In-Deep Community Task Force is a grassroots charity working with isolated older people and children with Special Education Needs (SEND) and their families in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth and surrounding areas.
We aim to promote friendship and understanding in the community, and tackle loneliness and isolation by bringing people together to take part in meaningful activities. We offer a range of services and support for those in need.
In-Deep is run by a board of trustees and our activities are supported by volunteers, including volunteers with disabilities, students and people from the local area. In-Deep volunteers were thrilled to be awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2013; this is the most esteemed award for volunteers of any charity, and a testament to their dedication.
In-Deep’s Mission Statement
We want to promote an inclusive society where everyone feels welcome and connected to the community. Our vision for the future is to extend our activities to different boroughs in London, so that more people can come to our activities and experience friendship.
Office Assistant Role
Schedule: 1 to 2 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, and/or Thursday)
Responsibilities:
- General administrative duties
- Emailing and making new contacts to promote services
- Assisting in fundraising applications
- Finance and budgeting tasks
- Supporting current staff
Requirements:
- Comfortable making phone calls
- Ability to work independently
- Willingness to receive training and guidance from current staff
Skills:
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software
- Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Ideal Candidate:
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Friendly and approachable
- Adaptable to various tasks and responsibilities
This role offers a great opportunity to gain experience in a supportive environment while contributing to the team’s success
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Foster Care Matters
Foster Care Matters is a brand-new fostering agency with a therapeutic emphasis which is being set up as part of the Adoption Matters family. We will assess, train, approve and support foster families and the children placed with them in conjunction with our Centre for Fostering and Adoption Support (CFAS).
Adoption Matters is a registered children’s charity and one of the largest voluntary adoption agencies (VAAs) in the UK. We recruit, train and support individuals and families as adopters and offer them ongoing support and training for as long as they need it. We also provide support to birth families and adopted adults. Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ since 2008, the ONLY adoption service in the North of England rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted 5 times in a row.
For more information on the management team and our board of trustees, visit the Adoption Matters Website.
Volunteer Adoption Panel Members
We are looking for voluntary panel members for the central list of our brand-new fostering service, Foster Care Matters. You will need either personal or professional experience of foster care/residential care or adoption. If you have experience as a panel member that is great but not essential.
Foster Care Matters panels are held regularly both in person and remotely online via Teams. The panel reviews every fostering application and makes a recommendation to our Agency Decision Maker regarding the applicant’s suitability to foster. This is part of the legal process to be an approved foster carer.
At Foster Care Matters, we want to make sure that our panels are warm, friendly and approachable and we know how much prospective adopters appreciate the sense of their applications being considered by people similar to themselves. We also recognise that we place children with a wide range of needs from a huge variety of backgrounds. As such, we encourage expressions of interest from all areas of the community. Under adoption regulations, people who have adopted need to wait at least 12 months after the making of any adoption order before they can join a panel.
Please be advised that our panel members are volunteers and as such while travel expenses can be claimed, it is an unpaid role
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The Church of England is committed to promoting a safe environment and culture.
Volunteers are expected to work within policies and procedures and attend required training.
Name of church/body: St Mary’s Church
Role title: Gardener
Main purpose of the role: To maintain church grounds to ensure they are well kept to enhance first impressions and reputation of the church.
What you will be doing: Weed, cut back brambles, tidy beds and driveways, dispose of litter, help with pruning, planting eg. bulbs, help with clearing things to tip as needed
When and where you will be doing it:
- St Mary’s Crypt (and St Michael’s and or St Peter’s)
- Flexible (can be in own time)
Who you will be responsible to: Week to week Rev Catherine Shelley, and overall to the PCC (trustees)
Training requirements: Induction
Support you will be given:
- Induction, training, regular check in
- Reasonable adjustments as needed (but mobility is required for this role).
General information
Benefits: Spend time in fresh air, in nature, caring for a community space, with opportunities to meet others. We may be able to provide a reference for volunteers.
Person Specification for gardener
This document describes the skills, experience and attributes that a person needs to carry out the above role.
Knowledge:
- Gardening/plants (desirable)
Skills:
- Gardening (essential)
- Attention to detail (essential)
Experience:
- Risk assessment (desirable)
- Gardening (desirable)
Personal attributes:
- Fit enough (essential)
- Flexible (essential)
Qualifications/training:
- Gardening (desirable)
Other:
- Ability to communicate remotely eg phone &/ email (desirable)
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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The Merchant’s House Gift Shop, located on Marlborough High Street within a beautifully preserved 17th century historic house and museum, is looking for a new shop director to help lead our small, dedicated team in this well-loved gift shop – famed for its beautiful Christmas Room.
The Shop was established 30 years ago and is run by a subsidiary trading company (The Merchant’s House Trading Ltd) - wholly owned by The Merchant’s House Trust. The shop is a key revenue generator for the Trust’s activities, donating its profits back to the trust. It has a small number of paid staff (including the Shop Manager) as well as volunteer workers.
What we are looking for
We are seeking a volunteer Shop Director to join the small board of company directors for The Merchant’s House Trading Ltd. We are looking for an individual with relevant retail experience who can help us ensure the shop is well managed, commercially successful and supports the visitor experience in this beautiful, unique and culturally significant building. This is an unpaid position.
The Merchant’s House is embarking on an exciting new phase as we embed our new strategic plan, having opened for full visitor access for the first time in 2024. As we embark on a new phase, we need to breath fresh life into our shop and ensure it is both commercially viable and supports the overall visitor experience to the historic house.
The role
· To provide leadership and operational governance of the shop, setting objectives and targets and ensuring successful commercial performance.
· To line manage the Shop Manager and Assistant Manager.
· To work closely with the Trust to ensure that the shop is aligned to overall strategy, supporting the goals of the trust and enhancing the visitor experience to the House.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Local Governor
We're looking for a Local Governor to be part of a school trust that is focused on providing children with the best possible education through collaborative working.
Position: Local Governor
Salary: This is a voluntary role however expenses can be paid in line with the allowances policy
Location: Derby
Time commitment: Around ten meetings a year.
About the role:
Local Governors sit within the Trust’s overall governance structure. The Department for Education sets out that in an academy trust, the purpose of governance is to provide:
- strategic leadership
- accountability and assurance
- strategic engagement
The board has collective accountability and strategic responsibility for the trust. It has a focus on ensuring the trust delivers an excellent education to pupils while maintaining effective financial management and must ensure compliance with:
- the trust’s charitable objects
- regulatory, contractual and statutory requirements
- their funding agreement
The Board of Trustees delegates some aspects of this work to the Local Governing Board of each school in the Trust.
Key responsibilities will include:
Local Governing Boards work closely with headteachers and senior leaders. Headteachers are responsible for day-to-day management whereas the role of the governing body is strategic. As such, local governors are responsible for:
· Determining the mission, values, and long-term ambitious vision for the school (in keeping with the Trust’s overall objectives)
· Approving key local policies
· Working with Trust Central Team to ensure there is an accurate evaluation of the school’s performance and appropriate plans for improvement are in place and being monitored
· Ensuring that parents, pupils, staff, and the wider community are involved, consulted and informed as appropriate
· Ensuring that all pupils have access to a broad and balanced curriculum such that pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education and adult life
· Working with Trust Central Team and headteacher to set and monitor the school’s budget and ensure it is managed effectively together with premises and other resources
· Measuring the school’s impact and progress towards priorities on the School Improvement Plan
About you
You will have experience in participating and decision-making at a middle or senior level; independence of thought and judgement; a strong belief in the ethos and values of the charity and time to commit. A background in education is not necessary; any professional skills would be of use.
About the organisation
The organisation is a trust that was formed to provide opportunities for collaboration, support, and challenge for the schools of Derby while allowing each school to retain its identity and accountability to its local community.
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Our partner is a small family-centred charity, working tirelessly to help fulfil the cherished dreams and aspirations of children and young people with the muscle wasting disease, Muscular Dystrophy.
They are seeking a Treasurer who has financial management experience, as well as an understanding and passion for their work, great communication skills and a real desire to make a difference to the lives of their beneficiaries.
The Treasurer, who will also be a Trustee of the organisation, will lead in maintaining an overview of the charity’s financial affairs, ensuring its continued financial viability and that proper financial records and procedures are duly kept and reported on in a timely manner.
The time commitment required will be, on average, somewhere between 2-4 hours per week, with peaks and troughs of activity. The Board meets virtually for approximately 2 hours every other month.
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For over 30 years, Heart of BS13 has been working to address health inequalities in Hartcliffe and Withywood in South Bristol, which ranks among the 10% most deprived communities in the UK. We are breaking the cycle of transgenerational poverty our community faces by joining the dots between employment, health, and climate action, taking important steps to reduce poverty, improve health, create training and employment opportunities in the green economy, and empower our residents to have a voice in addressing the climate crisis.
We have set up several social enterprises to help fund our work and allow us to become less grant-reliant, which include a sustainable flower farm and floristry, a frozen ready meals enterprise, a composting/food waste collections business, and venue hire of our unique outdoor space.
Your role
As Treasurer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of Heart of BS13. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting financial planning, budgeting, and reporting
- Managing financial risks and ensuring compliance with charity regulations
- Providing guidance on fundraising strategies and diversifying income streams
- Collaborating with the CEO, trustees and staff to make strategic financial decisions
- Supporting the organisation’s long-term financial sustainability and growth
Expertise
We are seeking someone with:
- good knowledge of the charity sector, financial management, and funding mechanisms
- experience in financial planning, budgeting, and financial reporting
- strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and work collaboratively as part of a team
- commitment to the mission and values of Heart of BS13
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to make a real difference to Scope, the disability equality charity, and our income?
Do you like a variety of roles, from talking to people to sorting stock, or are you not sure what you’d like to do?
Do you have a couple of hours a week to support your local charity shop?
You might like our shop volunteer role!
About this role
An exciting opportunity to volunteer at our brand new Fulham shop, generating income and raising awareness of our work in your local community. You will receive all training and support you need to get involved and enjoy your time volunteering.
Your role may include:
- sorting and organising goods for sale
- helping to display stock and window dressing
- tidying and cleaning the shop
- welcoming and supporting customers
- using the till and taking payments
- steaming clothes so they look better for customers
- pricing and tagging new donations
When and where
You will be in our Scope Fulham shop at 421 North End Road, Fulham, London, SW6 1NY. We are flexible on the times you would like to volunteer. We’d love your help for as little as 1 hour a week, but if you can give more time that would help us even more.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome anyone who is friendly and passionate about disability equality!
Some volunteers want to learn more about charities or about retail. Others want to make a difference to the lives of disabled people. Other volunteers are interested in our training and development opportunities. Some people join us to meet new people and make friends. Sometimes people want to help a charity shop they like shopping in, while also getting a discount in the shop!
We particularly welcome applications from disabled people. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of Scope’s mission. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all volunteers.
Skills and experience you can gain
- teamwork
- customer service
- till operation
- organisation
- retail skills
- communication
- stock preparation and management
- health and safety
- valuable experience for your cv
- experience of a large, national disability charity
What we can offer you
- introduction to scope
- demonstration of your tasks
- training courses, in person and online
- personal development opportunities
- support and regular catchups from a dedicated manager
- agreed travel expenses- all volunteers are entitled to claim their travel expenses if they work a minimum of a 4-hour shift.
- adjustments to make the role accessible for you
- work experience for your cv
- a work reference
- 20% discount in your scope charity shop
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Scope is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children and adults at risk, whether receiving services or being staff or volunteers. It expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Volunteering at Scope
Scope is a disability equality charity providing practical information, emotional support and campaigning for a fairer society.
As a shop volunteer, you’ll help raise vital funds for our work towards everyday equality for disabled people. You will make a real difference to the lives of disabled people and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to make a real difference to Scope, the disability equality charity, and our income?
Do you like a variety of roles, from talking to people to sorting stock, or are you not sure what you’d like to do?
Do you have a couple of hours a week to support your local charity shop?
You might like our shop volunteer role!
About this role
You will be vital to the work of your local Scope shop, generating income and raising awareness of our work in your local community. You will receive all training and support you need to get involved and enjoy your time volunteering.
Your role may include:
- sorting and organising goods for sale
- helping to display stock and window dressing
- tidying and cleaning the shop
- welcoming and supporting customers
- using the till and taking payments
- steaming clothes so they look better for customers
- pricing and tagging new donations
When and where
You will be in our Scope Amersham shop at 17 Sycamore Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5EQ. We are flexible on the times you would like to volunteer. We’d love your help for as little as 1 hour a week, but if you can give more time that would help us even more.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome anyone who is friendly and passionate about disability equality!
Some volunteers want to learn more about charities or about retail. Others want to make a difference to the lives of disabled people. Other volunteers are interested in our training and development opportunities. Some people join us to meet new people and make friends. Sometimes people want to help a charity shop they like shopping in, while also getting a discount in the shop!
We particularly welcome applications from disabled people. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of Scope’s mission. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all volunteers.
Skills and experience you can gain
- teamwork
- customer service
- till operation
- organisation
- retail skills
- communication
- stock preparation and management
- health and safety
- valuable experience for your cv
- experience of a large, national disability charity
What we can offer you
- introduction to scope
- demonstration of your tasks
- training courses, in person and online
- personal development opportunities
- support and regular catchups from a dedicated manager
- agreed travel expenses- all volunteers are entitled to claim their travel expenses if they work a minimum of a 4 hour shift.
- adjustments to make the role accessible for you
- work experience for your cv
- a work reference
- 20% discount in your scope charity shop
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Scope is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children and adults at risk, whether receiving services or being staff or volunteers. It expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Volunteering at Scope
Scope is a disability equality charity providing practical information, emotional support and campaigning for a fairer society.
As a shop volunteer, you’ll help raise vital funds for our work towards everyday equality for disabled people. You will make a real difference to the lives of disabled people and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you want to make a real difference to Scope, the disability equality charity, and our income?
Do you like a variety of roles, from talking to people to sorting stock, or are you not sure what you’d like to do?
Do you have a couple of hours a week to support your local charity shop?
You might like our shop volunteer role!
About this role
You will be vital to the work of your local Scope shop, generating income and raising awareness of our work in your local community. You will receive all training and support you need to get involved and enjoy your time volunteering.
Your role may include:
- sorting and organising goods for sale
- helping to display stock and window dressing
- tidying and cleaning the shop
- welcoming and supporting customers
- using the till and taking payments
- steaming clothes so they look better for customers
- pricing and tagging new donations
When and where
You will be in our Scope Surbiton shop at 82A Victoria Road, Surbiton, KT6 4NS. We are flexible on the times you would like to volunteer. We’d love your help for as little as 1 hour a week, but if you can give more time that would help us even more.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome anyone who is friendly and passionate about disability equality!
Some volunteers want to learn more about charities or about retail. Others want to make a difference to the lives of disabled people. Other volunteers are interested in our training and development opportunities. Some people join us to meet new people and make friends. Sometimes people want to help a charity shop they like shopping in, while also getting a discount in the shop!
We particularly welcome applications from disabled people. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of Scope’s mission. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all volunteers.
Skills and experience you can gain
- teamwork
- customer service
- till operation
- organisation
- retail skills
- communication
- stock preparation and management
- health and safety
- valuable experience for your cv
- experience of a large, national disability charity
What we can offer you
- introduction to scope
- demonstration of your tasks
- training courses, in person and online
- personal development opportunities
- support and regular catchups from a dedicated manager
- agreed travel expenses- all volunteers are entitled to claim their travel expenses if they work a minimum of a 4-hour shift.
- adjustments to make the role accessible for you
- work experience for your cv
- a work reference
- 20% discount in your scope charity shop
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Scope is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children and adults at risk, whether receiving services or being staff or volunteers. It expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Volunteering at Scope
Scope is a disability equality charity providing practical information, emotional support and campaigning for a fairer society.
As a shop volunteer, you’ll help raise vital funds for our work towards everyday equality for disabled people. You will make a real difference to the lives of disabled people and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Church of England is committed to promoting a safe environment and culture.
The individual appointed to this role will be expected to work within the policy and procedures and attend all required training.
Name of church/body: St Mary’s Church
Role title: Lunch set up and clear up /serving
Main purpose of the role: To provide local families a lunch.
What you will be doing:
- To set up crockery and cutlery etc for community lunch and clear away, load dishwasher.
- To serve a lunch and pudding to families (table service).
When and where you will be doing it:
- St Mary’s Crypt
- From 1- 4 times a month, probably Tuesday /Monday (approx 3 hours)
- + 1 team meeting per term
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Requirements: Enhanced child and adult check
Who you will be responsible to: Week to week Rev Catherine Shelley, Lucy Tull and the organising team; and overall to the PCC (trustees)
Training requirements:
- Induction
- Safeguarding online or in person
- Food hygiene
Support you will be given:
- Induction, training, regular check in and termly meeting
- Volunteering alongside another volunteer to set up/serve and clear away
- Reasonable adjustments as needed (but mobility is required for this role)
Benefits:
- Enable community members to share a nutritious warm lunch together
- Be part of a team
- Personal development opportunities
General information
Person Specification for Lunch/kitchen clearer/server
This document describes the skills, experience and attributes that a person needs to carry out the above role.
Knowledge:
- Safeguarding (desirable)
- Kitchen Safety (desirable)
Skills:
- Interpersonal skills (essential)
- Communication (verbal) (essential)
- Customer service (essential)
- Cleaning & tidying, setting up and clearing (essential)
- Attention to detail (essential)
Experience:
- Waiting and serving (portion control) (desirable)
- Risk assessment (desirable)
- Customer service and hospitality (desirable)
Personal attributes:
- Friendly (essential)
- Inclusive, non-judgemental (essential)
- Welcoming (essential)
- Reliable (essential)
- Flexible (essential)
- Faith/acceptance of Christianity (desirable)
Qualifications/ training:
- Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (desirable)
- First aid (desirable)
Availability:
- 1 a month, probably Tuesday /Wednesday (approx 3 hours) + 1 team meeting per term (essential)
- 4x per month (desirable)
Other
- Ability to communicate remotely eg phone &/ email
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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Do you want to make a real difference to Scope, the disability equality charity, and our income?
Do you like a variety of roles, from talking to people to sorting stock, or are you not sure what you’d like to do?
Do you have a couple of hours a week to support your local charity shop?
You might like our shop volunteer role!
About this role
You will be vital to the work of your local Scope shop, generating income and raising awareness of our work in your local community. You will receive all training and support you need to get involved and enjoy your time volunteering.
Your role may include:
- sorting and organising goods for sale
- helping to display stock and window dressing
- tidying and cleaning the shop
- welcoming and supporting customers
- using the till and taking payments
- steaming clothes so they look better for customers
- pricing and tagging new donations
When and where
You will be in our Scope Atherstone shop at 86 Long Street, Atherstone, Warwicks, CV9 1AT. We are flexible on the times you would like to volunteer. We’d love your help for as little as 1 hour a week, but if you can give more time that would help us even more.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome anyone who is friendly and passionate about disability equality!
Some volunteers want to learn more about charities or about retail. Others want to make a difference to the lives of disabled people. Other volunteers are interested in our training and development opportunities. Some people join us to meet new people and make friends. Sometimes people want to help a charity shop they like shopping in, while also getting a discount in the shop!
We particularly welcome applications from disabled people. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of Scope’s mission. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all volunteers.
Skills and experience you can gain
- teamwork
- customer service
- till operation
- organisation
- retail skills
- communication
- stock preparation and management
- health and safety
- valuable experience for your cv
- experience of a large, national disability charity
What we can offer you
- introduction to scope
- demonstration of your tasks
- training courses, in person and online
- personal development opportunities
- support and regular catchups from a dedicated manager
- agreed travel expenses- all volunteers are entitled to claim their travel expenses if they work a minimum of a 4-hour shift.
- adjustments to make the role accessible for you
- work experience for your cv
- a work reference
- 20% discount in your scope charity shop
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Scope is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children and adults at risk, whether receiving services or being staff or volunteers. It expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Volunteering at Scope
Scope is a disability equality charity providing practical information, emotional support and campaigning for a fairer society.
As a shop volunteer, you’ll help raise vital funds for our work towards everyday equality for disabled people. You will make a real difference to the lives of disabled people and their families.