Volunteer Roles in East Midlands
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PMRGCAuk is an ambitious, patient-led charity that achieves a great deal with very limited resources. We are growing and this is an exciting time to be involved. The new Chair will play a leading role in the charity’s future development.
What will you be doing?
The role of the Chair is to provide leadership and direction to the board of Trustees.
The Chair’s aim is to enable the board to fulfil their responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of the organisation.
The Chair will ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations and to make sure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
The Chair's role is also to work in partnership with the Director and support the employees, helping them achieve the aims of the organisation; and to optimise the relationship between the board of Trustees and staff.
It would be an advantage if the Chair was able to commit to a three-year term.
This position is not remunerated but reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred fulfilling the duties of the role are reimbursed.
Main Responsibilities:
- Providing leadership for the board of trustees in their role of setting the strategy and policy of the organisation.
- Chairing and facilitating the board meetings.
- Liaising regularly with the Director and Treasurer to maintain a clear grasp of the charity’s financial position and to ensure full and timely financial transparency and information disclosure to the Board.
- Representing the organisation at appropriate events, meetings or functions.
- Acting as a spokesperson for the organisation where appropriate.
- Leading the Board in fostering relations with potential partners/funders/donors.
- Consulting with the Director on matters of strategy, governance, finance and HR.
- With the Director, raising funds for the charity.
- Maintaining careful oversight of any risk to reputation and/or financial standing of the organisation.
- With the Director, maintaining oversight of the organisation’s work and financial performance.
- Reviewing and appraising the performance of the Director.
- Attending and being a member of other working groups when appropriate.
What are we looking for?
ESSENTIAL
Knowledge
- Knowledge of the UK voluntary sector
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities and liabilities of a trustee
Skills
- Leadership ability
- Strategic vision
- Ability to take decisions for the good of the organisation
- Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with a wide range of people, verbally and in writing
- High level of competence in IT applications including MS Office
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in different locations
Personal qualities
- Passionate about improving outcomes for people with PMR and GCA
- Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as Chair
- Good judgement and integrity
- Tact and diplomacy
- Willingness to speak one’s mind and listen to the views of others
- Commitment to equal opportunities
- Ability to protect confidentiality and awareness of data protection issues
- Enjoyment of working with people and enabling them to develop their skills
DESIRABLE
Experience
- Experience of being a trustee or having another governance role
- Experience of charity fundraising
- Experience of line management
Knowledge
- Knowledge of health and social issues affecting older people
Skills
- Ability to understand budgets and financial projections
What difference will you make?
The Chair of Trustees provides leadership alongside the paid Director, and is therefore one of the most influential and important roles in the charity. We are looking for a Chair who can contribute strategic vision as we move to the next level in terms of impact, professionalism and size.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) are linked rheumatic conditions that are little known by the public and have been poorly understood in medicine, although scientific interest in them is now increasing. They can strike separately, but often together and usually affect older people. They cause severe pain and discomfort and the standard treatment is long-term use of corticosteroids. Undiagnosed and untreated GCA can lead to catastrophic sight loss, although this is easily prevented if caught in time.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica & Giant Cell Arteritis UK (PMRGCAuk) is a registered charity established to meet the needs of people with these debilitating conditions, their friends, families and helping professionals.
What we offer
We offer information and support at all stages – from diagnosis through to recovery. We provide information packs, a helpline, newsletters, support groups around the country, and a web forum where you can share your experiences and learn from other people with PMR and GCA.
Above all, we offer hope!
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!
Bright Futures UK are looking for warm, energetic, and experienced volunteer tutors to provide educational support remotely and a fun, safe space for young people living with serious illness.
Please note you must be 18+ and live in the UK for this opportunity.
Starting from as little as one hour per week, you will:
- Offer engaging and dynamic online tutoring sessions to support a young person.
- Help to combat social isolation through fun and engaging tutoring sessions.
You are the perfect fit if you have:
- Subject Knowledge: Strong understanding of subject concepts and theories.
- Teaching Skills: Ability to explain ideas in a clear and engaging way.
- Empathy and Patience: Kind and understanding nature, especially towards those facing health challenges.
- Consistent availability for the agreed-upon time commitment for a minimum of 14 weeks.
Your valuable time and experience will make a difference by:
- Academic Progress: Help young people stay on track with their studies despite their health challenges, ensuring they do not fall behind.
- Confidence Builder: Provide a stable and encouraging presence that helps build the students' confidence and resilience.
- Future Opportunities: Equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.
In return, Bright Futures UK will support you by:
- Covering all expenses and materials used
- Providing DBS where needed
- Training you in safeguarding and other skill development opportunities
- Keeping in contact throughout your programme to ensure you feel comfortable and capable
If you are ready to make a difference in a young person's life and have the opportunity to tackle educational inequality, we would love to hear from you!
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!
We’re looking for a new fundraising volunteer and/or director! Are you passionate about securing funds for grassroot organisations?
This opportunity involves overseeing Fuel Poverty Action’s fundraising plans and strategy, reaching out to donors and promoting our vital campaigns through grant bids to help end fuel poverty in the UK.
This role would require an average of 16-20 hrs per month and can be done remotely. We are also open to you joining FPA’s board of directors, subject to capacity and experience.
This offers a chance to directly contribute to tackling fuel poverty and ensuring access to affordable energy for all whilst strategizing and learning alongside great activists. If you're eager to contribute, we’d love to hear from you!
Tasks:
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Organise and manage our fundraising planning and pipeline
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Reach out to potential donors and help build relationships
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Lead on grant applications
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Work closely with the team to develop new fundraising strategies
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Contribute ideas and experience to FPA campaigns
Closing date for applications: April 20th 2025
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We want warm, safe homes on a flourishing planet, where everyone has enough and resources are justly shared
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The Fair Tax Foundation are looking for three non-executive directors to replenish and expand our board. This comes at a time when we are embarking on an ambitious international growth journey following a successful investment raise last year.
We want to see our Fair Tax Mark label for business become an increasingly recognised name across Europe and further afield; making it as synonymous with tax as Fairtrade is with ethical sourcing. Our board are key drivers of our growth strategy and aspirations, and we are looking for individuals who share our belief that:
- corporate tax avoidance doesn’t just rob public services of vital revenue, it also undermines the ability of business to compete fairly, reduces national productivity, exacerbates inequality and is subverting the transition to net zero;
- the more businesses that stand up for responsible tax conduct, the more likely legislators are to create better tax laws, and the more likely regulators are to implement those laws robustly.
About us
The Fair Tax Foundation believe that companies demonstrating responsible tax practices should be recognised and celebrated, and any global race to the bottom on corporate income tax resisted. We have developed the Fair Tax Mark label, the world’s first certification for responsible tax conduct, which is now widely regarded as the gold standard for business worldwide.
The Fair Tax Mark certifies that a business:
· seeks to follow the spirit, as well as the letter of the law
· shuns tax avoidance and the artificial use of tax havens
· is transparent about where they make profits and pay taxes
Our progressive corporate community began in the UK and has grown to embrace businesses headquartered in Denmark, Germany, Finland, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the Netherlands. Fair Tax Mark certification has now been secured by 270 businesses, which together employ more than 400,000 people and contribute a massive £5.3bn annually in corporate tax worldwide.
Who we’re looking for
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
1. worked on tax, financial transparency and/or economic justice
2. worked in, or closely with, a certification scheme
3. worked within a global organisation
4. grown fundraising / grants income
5. grown commercial trade in a social enterprise/small-medium sized company
6. served on other boards
As we are committed to diversity and inclusion, we particularly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
About the board
The Fair Tax Foundation’s board is currently made up of individuals spanning listed multinational corporations, global NGOs and ethical consumption champions.
The board meets quarterly (two-hour meetings), plus at an annual strategy day (five-six hours), and may be consulted by email between meetings. Meetings can be attended remotely or in person as preferred, with reasonable expenses covered. Directors have the option of being compensated for their time, £150 per meeting attended.
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You will be sent a link with three short questions to tell us more about you before we shortlist, and invited to upload your C.V.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on 14th April 2025.
Interviews will take place 28-30th April 2025.
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!
We are looking for a new on-line counselor to join our organisation. This will mean running an email service and even a Skype / zoom service if you wish.
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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!
***Please note that this is an opportunity based in Nottingham (shire) in the United Kingdom and we don’t offer sponsorship or accept overseas applicants***
Age UK Notts are seeking individuals who would like to be considered as a volunteer for our Companion Service.
Volunteers will be supporting people remotely, in their own homes and in the community within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and ideally, we ask all applicants to provide a minimum of 1 hour volunteering a week.
The companion service volunteer can choose to be:
• A companion telephone/video caller
• A companion within the person’s home
• A companion outside the person’s home
• Or a combination of all three.
Examples of the type of support the service offers include:
• Telephone / video calls for an older person/s on a regular basis at a mutually agreed time for a friendly chat.
• Supporting an older person/s hobbies and interests or simply chatting with them in their own home on a regular basis.
• Supporting with digital access & building confidence skills & motivation to access the opportunities of the internet.
• Supporting the person outside of their home e.g., by accompanying them on a walk, to the shops, to a café, garden centre, theatre or cinema or other social activities / community groups.
• Where appropriate, supporting the older person to access other services through information and signposting or referring to the Companion Service Coordinator for support.
We are looking for the following skills/interests:
• Individuals with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of older people who are committed to volunteering on a regular basis.
• Commitment to complete our Volunteer Report Form accurately and regularly.
• Ability to travel for visits in the local community either by car or public transport for those volunteers who choose to participate in this type of activity.
• Digital literacy for those volunteers who choose to participate in this type of activity.
Please do note, however, that at the moment we are not looking for Volunteer Telephone Companions.
We are looking for volunteers with good daytime availability in specific areas of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire which are currently NG4, NG5, NG6, NG9, NG17, NG18, NG19, NG20, NG25
Please contact the volunteering team for further information
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!
We are looking for trained or experienced Mckenzie friends to offer some scottish family law legal advice on our groups. We have a few volunteers already but they dont know scottish law.
We are looking for someone training / trained / or have experience in family courts for Scotland
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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!
We are looking for someone to replace our current housing advice role as she is having to take time off. If you have expertese in this area please apply!
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Background:
Established in 2011, Kaleidoscope Trust is a UK-based charity fighting to bring about positive legislative, policy and social change for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and gender diverse (LGBTI+) people across the Commonwealth and beyond. We fund, fight for, and empower those upholding the human rights of LGBTI+ people by working with governments, changemakers, and civil society organisations to effect meaningful and lasting change in the lives of LGBTI+ people.
At this exciting time for Kaleidoscope Trust, we are looking to find a candidate who can take on the role as Chair of the Board of Trustees to build on the charity’s momentum, while handling the evolving opportunities and challenges of the organisation. The Chair provides strategic leadership of Kaleidoscope Trust in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and the Chief Executive Officer.
Overall purpose:
To provide Leadership of the Board as a team, to facilitate and drive the governance and strategic direction of Kaleidoscope Trust and to communicate its values, mission, aims, and objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working in Partnership with the Chief Executive Officer
- Fundraising & Acting as an Ambassador
- Governance & Strategic Direction
- Communication and Culture
- Board Meetings
The post holder will seek to remain both well-informed about the opportunities, challenges, and risks facing the association’s services and will aim to contribute specialist knowledge/expertise to debate and decisionmaking.
The Chair of the Board is responsible for ensuring that the Board is effective in setting and implementing the strategic direction of the organisation and can act as a leading ambassador for Kaleidoscope Trust.
We know that diverse boards are the most effective, they can think creatively and hold each other to account, therefore we are particularly looking for applications from trans people, women, People of the Global Majority, people without a degree, working class people and people of faith.
Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information on the role.
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!
We are looking for some volunteers trained in divorce law to help our current law team at SPSAS.
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Single Parents Support and Advice Services is a Charitable Incorporated Company with over 35000 members UK wide.
Our charity founder and director, Nicola Booth, took the initiative to set up SPSAS in 2012, with the purpose to reduce isolation, loneliness, and to promote equal and fair treatment amongst Single Parents and their Children. We also aim to help, advise and support single / lone parents by giving them access to support and services that they normally would not be able to access for varied reasons. We try to eliminate the stigma attached to being a single parent in society, within all ethnicities across the UK.
Our charity runs solely on donations and all members of our charity, including the director are currently working on a non-paid voluntary basis. Despite these hurdles, we feel we have made a positive impact with our services.
We are looking for a solicitor or barrister to occasionally supervise our legal student advisors currentlystudying LPC/BPC. The role is based remotely
Key Responsibilities:
Your duties will include, but are not limited to, will include the supervision of students carrying out legal work, including some legal advice activity,
Essential
·Be a qualified solicitor/barrister with experience of family law and various other laws;
·Have a valid practice certificate
·Commitat least 1 day a week for a minimum 3-month period
·Have an enthusiasm for working with students;
·Have proven networking and public speaking skills;
·Be dedicated to providing a stimulating learning environment for students;
·Have a demonstrable commitment to pro bono, ideally through pro bono work or volunteering;
·Have an understanding of and commitment to the roles of both clinics and pro bono in the provision of legal services;
·Have excellent organisational and management skills;
·Have excellent verbal and written skills and ability to convey complex information in an accessible way;
·Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines ;
·Be able to prioritise tasks;
·Be able to work as part of a team;
·Be able to use computer and information technology;
·Demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative and motivation
We hope we have caught your interest and very much appreciate it if you would agree to become a volunteer for SPSAS.
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Actively Interviewing
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!
Single Parents Support and Advice Services, we are a Charitable Incorporated
Company with over 35000 members UK wide
Our charity founder and director Nicola Booth in 2012 took the initiative to set up
SPSAS with the purpose to reduce isolation, loneliness, and to promote equal and
fair treatment among Single Parents and their Children. We also aim to help, advise
and support Single / Lone Parents by giving them access to support and services
that normally they would not have access for varied reasons. We also aim to
eliminate the stigma attached with being a single parent in society and across all
ethnicities across the UK.
Our charity runs solely on donations and all members of our charity including the
director are currently working on a non-paid voluntary basis. Despite these hurdles
We feel we have made a positive impact with our services.
We are seeking Legal advisors to work remotely to conduct research and provide
advice on various areas on law via email to members seeking advice.
Legal Advisor Responsibilities:
Conducting legal analysis and researching legal matters.
Providing advice on legal matters.
Drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and briefing documents.
Reviewing legal material.
To be considered we require the individual to meet the criteria below
Legal Advisor Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Law/ currently studying/completed LPC/BPTC
Strong analytical and research skills.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work well within a team and individually.
Ability to work long hours when needed.
Commit to one day a week for a minimum 3-month period
We hope we have caught your interest and very much appreciate you volunteering
for SPSAS
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Actively Interviewing
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!
We are increasing our councillors that we have for our main group and sub groups and we now need someone to supervise them. You need to be trained in this.
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Actively Interviewing
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!
We are looking for someone who knows the CSA / CMS system to either do some on-line advice sessions or to be on the board readily available to answer CSA questions. This is an on-line role so needs access to facebook and an email address will be provided
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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!
We are looking for social workers to join our social worker and safeguarding team to give background help and advice to members who are in need of this.
Someone who can work as part of a team but also on their own when needed, we will take on trainees as we have a supervisor in this team