Volunteer Roles in Europe
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Are you a warm, empathetic person with good communication skills? Could you offer four hours a week to support families in urgent need?
We Stand - Formally Mosac provide a free National Helpline service to non abusing parents and carers of sexually abused children. We are currently seeking Helpline Volunteers to provide support, information and a listening ear to parents and carers whose children have been sexually abused.
We know a caring, sensitive and non judgemental response can make a real difference to someone seeking support. We are looking for volunteers with good verbal, listening and communication skills, no previous experience on a helpline is required. Trained, experienced staff will always be on hand to provide support and guidance.
Helpline Volunteers will:
- Receive full training prior to the formal induction (8 week training programme) Dates to be confirmed
- Commit to volunteer 4 hours per week for a minimum of 1 year
- Receive ongoing support and supervision from a friendly team
- Make a difference to the lives of families impacted by child sexual abuse
Opportunities for you:
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To contribute to We Stand’s aims of supporting families affected by child sexual abuse
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You will receive training, continual development and support in the role
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Work from our office or remotely from your own home
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Gain valuable experience and development of interpersonal skills
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Out of pocket expenses for travel and subsistence will be met by We Stand
Your Responsibilities:
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Answer calls that come through the National Helpline
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Provide support, information and signposting to relevant support organisations
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Complete all call log and monitoring information after each call
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Attend mandatory supervision meetings fortnightly or monthly to support you in the role.
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For volunteers working remotely - attend 30 minute supervision after your shift.
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Citizens Advice LeicesterShire is an independent and local non-profit organisation. Our purpose is “Sharing knowledge to transform lives”. By listening to the needs of our communities and clients, we act to provide accessible, high-quality information, advice and education to anyone who needs it. We empower individuals with the tools and support they need to build resilience and thrive. By working in partnership with national and local organisations, we’re able to advocate for a fairer society, amplifying the voices of those often unheard. We demonstrate and uphold our values: we care, we help, we excel and we challenge to achieve positive outcomes for the people we help. Last year we supported over 31,000 people across Leicester and Leicestershire, securing them £14 million in additional income.
We are looking for trustees to join our board. As a trustee, you'll help us:
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Set our strategy and direction
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Ensure we’re financially sustainable
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Monitor our performance and impact
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Make sure we’re meeting the needs of our community
You don’t need specific qualifications but we’re looking for someone who is:
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Passionate about social justice, our purpose and our values
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A strategic thinker able to see the big picture and develop long-term plans
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A good listener and communicator
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Collaborative and willing to contribute their unique skills and experience
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Experience in one or more of the following areas: governance, finance, fundraising, legal, HR or marketing would be particularly welcome.
This is a voluntary role, but the rewards are invaluable:
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Make a different in your community
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Develop your skills, experience and gain valuable insight in the non-profit sector
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Work in a supportive and friendly environment with a dedicated team of staff and volunteers
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Be part of something bigger than yourself and help build a more resilient community in LeicesterShire
We'll cover your expenses: we value your time and commitment and want to ensure serving as a trustee is accessible to everyone.
Visit our website to read the complete trustee pack and apply. We'd love to hear from you! Our CEO is also happy to have an informal chat if you have any questions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We hold new volunteer inductions at the start of each term, so apply ASAP to be in time to join our September induction.
Action for Refugees in Lewisham works to relieve poverty and isolation amongst refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants in Lewisham. At the Rainbow Club supplementary school we aim to help children between the ages of 4 and 11 to improve their literacy, numeracy and social skills in a friendly and supportive environment. We need your skills and enthusiasm to assist the teacher in the delivery of a literacy and numeracy class and work with other volunteers to develop a programme of recreational activities. The Rainbow Club runs on Saturday mornings during term-time.
Your duties will include:
- Arriving punctually for the 9am briefing by the Rainbow Club Headteacher;
- Working in a team with other volunteers and teachers to deliver literacy, numeracy, arts, sport activities – this includes ensuring children remain engaged throughout the lesson and carry out set tasks as instructed by the teacher;
- Working one-to-one with specific children if and when required;
- Filing classroom work and homework in children’s individual files and keeping all materials and resources tidy and properly stored;
- Liaising with parents as and when required for example distributing leaflets and news about future meetings and events and also assisting with parents' day;
- Following the teacher’s policies on discipline and classroom management;
- Supervising the children during break times;
- Supporting the children during class trips;
- Ensuring classrooms are clean and tidy at the end of each day – this may include being part of a regular team rota;
- Providing feedback and comments to the volunteer coordinator and Rainbow Club manager when required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
MUSLIM VOLUNTEER MENTOR
Can you offer your support to a young person via mentoring?
FCCT are looking for volunteers to play a supportive role by actively mentoring young offenders (aged 15-21 in HMP/YOI Feltham) and to offer support under the ‘7 pathways to Reducing Reoffending’:
FCCT offer support under the seven pathways to reducing reoffending including signposting to relevant organisations:
- Accommodation
- Education, Training and Employment (ETE)
- Health
- Drug and Alcohol Misuse
- Finance, Benefits and Debts
- Children & Families
- Attitudes, Thinking and Behaviour.
Our aim is to help young people overcome hardships and make the positive transition back into wider society and to help to reduce reoffending rates.
Scope of Volunteer Main Role and Duties (not exhaustive):
Mentoring Arm:
- Work through a ‘Discharge List’ systematically, cross referencing with the Operations Manager, so as not to duplicate any work or contact with the young people (primarily of Muslim faith).
- Hand out and (where needed) help complete ‘Survey Questionnaires’ given to young people from the ‘Discharge List’, in order to ascertain what type of job or education sector the young person would be interested in going into. Forms to be given to the Operations Manager afterwards.
- Follow up with a one-to-one session – register the young person to the FCCT programme and completing relevant paperwork, which will include our ‘Client Profile Form’ and ‘Consent Form’.
- Update a shared ‘Client Spreadsheet’ which will be used to capture data information, as to the young people that FCCT are engaging with.
- Identify relevant Mosques etc for the young people to attend post release and contact said religious establishments, to understand their referral criteria and then make relevant referrals, where required.
- Collect testimonials from the young people in relation to the support FCCT have offered them.
- Mentoring of young people
- Make or facilitate family contacts for resettlement purposes, in relation to the young people.
We are looking for individuals who demonstrate the following attributes:
- Commitment: Shows commitment to the organisation, its values and its clients, understanding that the building of trust and consistency is key, in terms of the clientele FCCT work with.
- Communication: Communicates well both verbally and in writing. An ability to communicate effectively with young people would also be an added benefit.
- Resilience: Demonstrates patience and understanding in the face of challenges.
- Professionalism: Complies with all FCCT policies and procedures, particularly regarding Safeguarding, GDPR etc.
- Non-judgemental: Demonstrates empathy and openness and does not impose personal values or conscious or unconscious bias.
- Solution focused: Can help to identify issues and meets challenges with optimism and offers solutions, seeing them as an opportunity to learn.
Training and Support
We will provide all the necessary training. Training will be provided on an ongoing basis and volunteers will be given a full induction of the organisation and how the projects run.
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care. We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.
A bit about this role
Without the passionate and committed teams of volunteers across Cats Protection we wouldn’t be able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us. Our Cat Welfare Team Leaders have the important role of coordinating, encouraging and supporting teams of volunteer fosterers and cat carers. They make sure volunteers with direct cat care roles are happy and confident, and provide advice and guidance when needed. This incredible teamwork means we can help more cats and kittens in need.
What can you expect to be doing?
- Volunteering alongside colleagues including the Branch Coordinator, Cat Welfare team, Branch Development Manager and Vet team to ensure that CP cat care policies, procedures and standards are applied
- Supporting fosterers to follow Cats Protection cat welfare policies and procedures
- Acting as the main point of contact within the branch for cat welfare and ensuring that welfare updates are shared and implemented effectively
- Ensuring that accurate and up-to-date records of all cats helped are maintained, using specified Cats Protection systems
- Attending relevant Cats Protection volunteer training sessions and encouraging other volunteers to do likewise
- Recruit, induct and support all branch fosterers and cat care volunteers, using Cats Protection processes
- Represent the branch at relevant meetings
- Play an active part in the branch committee, being part of the branch team leading on cat adoption information and updates
- Collaborating with the Cats Protection Cat Adoption Team Leader to ensure the highest standards of cat care are applied in line with Cats Protection policy and procedures
A bit more information about this role and the team...
Northumbria Cats Protection is run by a small team of dedicated, cat-loving volunteers.
In 2023, our amazing team of volunteers helped over 130 cats: 38 cats and kittens found their 'furever' homes, 90 feral cats were trapped and neutered and our fabulous local vets delivered 436 treatments to cats.
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will significantly contribute to improving the lives of cats and kittens by leading and supporting other volunteers in direct cat care roles. You will develop new skills, expand knowledge, meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- A willingness to follow Cats Protection policies and procedures
- Basic knowledge and experience of cat welfare
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to engage with people on all levels to build strong and effective relationships
- A willingness to develop themselves and others and to update knowledge and skills as necessary
- Good administration and organisational skills
- Basic IT skills to use Cats Protection systems - training and support provided
- The ability to handle sensitive issues with objectivity and pragmatism
- Committee volunteers need to be aged 18+
Time expectation
The time for this role will vary depending on the number of volunteers and cats in care. Our Cat Welfare Team Leaders usually give between 10 to 12 hours a week. This is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
Support, guidance and keeping you safe
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we meet as part of our activities.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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What is the purpose of this role?
The Information & Advice (ISA) Service aims to provide advice on a range of subjects relevant to the needs of older people and to those who are caring for older friends, partners, and relatives. The service operates through the City and County of Nottinghamshire. Currently the advice we offer is provided over the telephone, face-to-face office appointments and home visits.
The role of the Volunteer Benefits Advisor is to complete a Welfare Benefits Check with clients and provide advice on potential benefits entitlements, and supporting older clients with long-term health conditions or disabilities to complete applications forms which could include new claims, upgrade, or renew claims for the following: Attendance Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance, Carers Allowance, Blue Badge, Council Tax Support and Housing Benefit.
What impact does the role have?
This role provides vital support in helping ensure that people in later life are able to meet the extra costs involved in living with a long-term health condition or disability by claiming the benefits they are entitled to.
What activities might you be involved in?
- Providing Welfare Benefits Checks and Welfare Benefits advice, within the boundaries laid out by the Service Coordinator, by telephone or face to face office or home visits.
- Identifying signposting opportunities to further support service user.
- Assisting the Coordinator in meeting targets of the Service e.g. providing extra information about service users’ needs for case studies, funding monitoring etc.
- Attending workshops, training, or events relevant to your role.
- Recording accurate case notes on our secure electronic database – this can be from our office or from a home computer with an Internet connection.
- Using an online benefits calculator tool to complete welfare benefits checks
- Volunteering in line with the Charity’s policies and procedures and adhering to the Volunteer Code of Conduct
What are we looking for?
Essential
· A genuine interest in the wellbeing of older people and a calm, sensitive approach to providing advice to older people, their family, and carers.
· Ability to think holistically to best meet clients’ needs and referring for follow up by the Volunteer Coordinator.
· Ability to treat customers with sensitivity and confidentiality.
- Previous experience of providing advice about benefit options.
· IT literacy and a willingness to input own client case notes on to the Charity’s database, together with recording of the appropriate individual client consents.
· Ability to work to deadlines.
· Willing to attend one to one’s support sessions, benefits training and volunteer meetings.
· Willing to volunteer within the guidelines of Age UK Notts’ Volunteering policy and adhere to the Volunteer Code of Conduct.
Desirable (any of the following):
- Previous experience of working with older people.
- Previous experience of either working or volunteering in an advice role at CAB, Welfare Rights, Housing association or similar or to have worked in an advisory role for a statutory agency including DWP, Housing and Council Tax department, Adult Social Care department or a Housing Association.
- A sound knowledge of health and welfare benefits and claims processes (inc. Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, PIP) and ideally, experience of providing welfare benefits checks.
- Ability to accurately complete detailed forms.
- Ability to record information for reporting purposes, including writing case studies where applicable.
- Ability to work alone and using own initiative.
When would you be needed to volunteer?
The needs of the role and your availability (including days and times) can be discussed at interview. Ideally, we would like you to be available for a minimum of 3 hours each week.
What training will you be given?
You will be given all the training you need to enable you to carry out your role which will include a thorough departmental induction.
What can you gain from this opportunity?
· The chance to make a difference to the lives of older people.
· The opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.
· Ongoing support, ensuring your volunteering experience is a fulfilling and positive one.
· A comprehensive training programme.
· The opportunity to learn new skills.
· Experience to add to your CV.
· Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses as defined in Age UK Notts Volunteer Handbook
Additional Information
Please note an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring check) is required for this role which will be undertaken by the Charity at no cost to the volunteer, after being offered the role.
***Please note that we don’t offer sponsorship or accept overseas applicants***
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Age UK is the country's leading charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. The over-60s is the fastest-growing group in society and there are more of us than ever before. Ageing is not an illness, but it can be challenging. At Age UK we provide services and support at a national and local level to inspire, enable and support older people. We stand up and speak for all those who have reached later life, and also protect the long-term interests of future generations..
The role in a nutshell:
Volunteers help to keep our UK charity shops running like clockwork and are an essential part of everything that we do. Our charity shops raise vital funds that support the wide range of services Age UK delivers, so if you have some free time available and would like to help, we’d love to hear from you! Whether you are looking to gain new skills and experiences, use those you already have or are just looking for a way to get out and meet new people, then we have flexible options to suit you! What will you be doing?
Volunteer Shop Assistants carry out a wide range of tasks in their roles. You might be sorting and pricing stock, engaging with customers, ringing items through the till, keeping our shop floor full and organised or supporting with raffle ticket sales and promoting gift aid.
How would you be supported in this role?
When you begin your role, you will receive a mix of e-learning and in-person training to get you started. Throughout the role, you will receive refresher training as required as well as ongoing support, reimbursement for role-related expenses and the opportunity to further shape the volunteering you do.
Why do we need volunteers in this role?
Age UK operates charity shops to raise funds for the delivery of services for older people in need. Volunteers play a key role in the shop team, ensuring our shops are welcoming places in the community and selling the items that are generously donated to our organisation.
Additional information:
We offer a variety of flexible shifts for volunteers.
What skills, interests or experience might be helpful in this role?
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills and experiences. You don’t need any retail or shop experience as full training will be provided. What’s important to us is that you are a team player, open to learning, will follow Age UKs policies and be an excellent representative for the charity. We know that our shop teams are stronger when they are inclusive and representative of their communities, so we will do what we can to find a role which works for you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A bit about this role
Across the UK, many cats are cared for by volunteer fosterers who provide a stable, safe and loving environment in their homes or in purpose-built pens in their gardens. They provide vital hands-on care and accommodation to stray or abandoned cats or cats whose owners could sadly no longer keep them, and are part of a dedicated team of volunteers committed to finding new homes for cats in need. Our fosterers carry out this role with support from their local branch or centre.
Most of our fosterers care for one or two cats at a time and enjoy providing lots of TLC to those cats, who have been pre-loved or have had a difficult start in life. Some of our fosterers look after new mums and kittens and provide round-the-clock care to newborns to give them the best start in life.
What can you expect to be doing?
- Meeting the needs of the cats and kittens in your care
- Cleaning and looking after the cats’ environment and equipment
- Feeding, grooming and administering medication
- Spending time enriching the cats’ experience in care including; play, exercise and stroking
- Maintaining high standards of animal welfare
A bit more information about this role and the team
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens in need by caring for them before they find new, loving homes. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- A dedicated suitable spare room in your house or space in your garden for a purpose-built pen – you can read more about this here
- Basic knowledge of cats, cat care and understanding their needs
- An appreciation of cat welfare and hygiene standards
- Good interpersonal skills
- Patience, commitment and empathy
- Willingness to be part of a team
Time expectation
Our volunteer fosterers usually spend one and a half hours per day on average (around 10 to 13 hours per week) in this role, but this might vary depending on the number of cats or kittens in care. In order to help you feel confident in your fosterer role we ask that prior to looking after your first foster cat you complete some online cat welfare learning modules.
Support, guidance and keeping you safe
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Now-u is a non-profit website and app, launched in July 2020 with a mission to inform, involve and inspire people to help tackle some of the world's most pressing environmental and social problems related to i) human rights and welfare, ii) protecting the world around us, and iii) preserving our species and the planet.
What we are looking for (team needs)
We are looking for a highly motivated Content Creator to play a leading role in creating all social media content for Now-U. Successful applicants will likely be passionate about all things digital and looking to use their skills to help rapidly grow an audience, build a strong brand and drive engagement with social and environmental causes.
We are looking for someone confident in creating appealing visual assets, drafting compelling copy and scheduling regular posts across social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube and TikTok. Professional experience in social media marketing as well as graphic design, video creation and / or copywriting is likely to be beneficial, but is not required. Familiarity with analytics tools in order to assess the success of posts and iterate future posting to improve engagement is also desirable.
It will be a hands-on role working in a small volunteer team on a wide range of charitable campaigns and initiatives. Successful applicants will be comfortable working alone and/or in a team on projects, and willing to support the marketing team with a wider set of activities including developing team strategy and identifying new opportunities.
We hope whoever joins in this role will become a core part of the marketing team and stay at now-u for at least 6 months, if not longer. If this volunteer role excites you, we look forward to hearing from you, with your CV and a cover letter or short message as to why you would be a great fit for this role
Your role
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Creating a social media calendar to coordinate posting with requirements across teams, the campaigns calendar, international celebration days etc.
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Creating visual assets and videos for social media posts
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Drafting the copy for social media posts
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Scheduling social media posts
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Analysing the effectiveness of posts and iterating our approach to improve engagement
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Interacting with other social media accounts to build our presence
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Working with the wider team to plan and execute campaigns and initiatives e.g., newsletters, joint marketing campaigns with partners etc.
Qualifications/experience needed
Essential
- Knowledge or experience with content creation
Desirable
- Working knowledge or familiarity with Gmail, Slack, MailChimp, Canva, Hubspot, social media scheduling programmes
- Copywriting experience
- Graphic design and/or video creation experience
- Experience in managing social channels
This is an opportunity to provide really important support to a new project that we hope could really make a positive difference in the world. You would also become part of a small friendly volunteer team who would love to work collaboratively on any other ideas you may have regarding the app.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Members & Journal Administrator oversees the coordination and management of membership data and administers Journal communications on behalf of the ADH Journal Editor. As a member of the ADH Executive Committee, the role reports to the ADH Chair and to ADH Editor, with the option of recruiting and working alongside a Membership Assistant.
The Members and Journal Administrator oversees communications with members and subscribers, coordinates renewal processes and subscription levels, ensures upholding personal data protection in line with UK guidelines, implements and advises on members and Journal communications. The role contributes to upholding ADH charitable aims.
The role is particularly suited to individuals looking for experience in academic publishing, administration and seeking to extend their network in the dress and textile history sector. Due to meetings required in the role, it is recommended for (but not exclusive to) candidates supported by their employer or within postgraduate studies as a professional development opportunity.
The role may average up to 4 hours per week, split across several days, with limited busier periods. More details can be found on the attached role description and on the Association of Dress Historians website opportunities page.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in growing their professional skills base while engaging with a growing international community of dress and textile specialists.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Background of Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a condition affecting around 11,000 people in the UK and 70,000–100,000 worldwide. As a genetic disorder, individuals will have CF from birth and for the rest of their life.
Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of people living with CF. Formed in 1964, the Trust has continued to invest in cutting-edge research into the causes and treatments for the condition, campaigning for fast and equal access to transformational therapies and supporting improvements in the standards of clinical care. As an organisation, we have supported many of the major advances in CF research and healthcare. However, there is still much to be done.
Information about this role
The Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships team is looking for a Philanthropy Volunteer to support them in securing high-value income.
In this role you will provide support across a number of areas of trust/foundation and high-net-worth fundraising (prospect research, mailings, thanking, application and report writing, etc.). to introduce you to the skills needed for an entry-level philanthropic fundraising role, whilst you also help us to raise much-needed funds for the charity. We have had great success with this role in the past, with all of our past volunteers so far having secured 4-figure donations for Cystic Fibrosis Trust and gained valuable experience for a career in fundraising. We may also be able to offer work within the Corporate Partnerships team to provide more varied experience.
We are looking for someone who:
- has some experience in general admin tasks and working with Microsoft 365 applications (e.g. Word)
- is available to volunteer over the next six months in Head Office
- is organised, with good attention to detail
- is good at team working.
Training and support
- You will be managed by an experienced Philanthropy Manager.
- Full support will be given with software packages that we use, e.g., NG donor management database.
- You will be provided with a laptop to use for your volunteering.
- We would also be open to offering career advice and mock interviews, depending on length of time with us.
- Volunteering hours are flexible to fit around you.
What are the benefits to you
- Supporting our work to provide a life unlimited by cystic fibrosis for people with CF and their loved ones, through fundraising.
- Gain valuable experience working in fundraising and the charity sector, which you can put on your CV.
- Be offered a reference for reasonable length of service.
- Be reimbursed up to £5 for lunch.
Recruitment and selection process
We aim to run an inclusive volunteering programme, which is open to all. We particularly welcome applicants who have or have been affected by CF.
Our process of recruitment
- Submit your application.
- We review your application and invite you to an informal interview to discuss your experience, ambitions, and the role.
- We will then inform you of the outcome of your interview and if you have been selected for the role.
How to apply
To apply, please use the quick apply button below - you will need to send in your up-to-date CV and covering letter explaining why you are applying for this role and why you think you are suitable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Sense we know that it's not easy being a young carer or sibling of a disabled child. Their wellbeing and happiness are just as important. That’s why Sense supports activities and sessions specifically for young people aged 5-18 who have a caring role for a parent, carer, or sibling.
We run a range of virtual and in person activities throughout the month. Our sessions are based on what the young people tell us they like doing, giving them a break, and also providing opportunities to meet and develop friendships with other young people in a similar situation.
Our Siblings and Young Carers in person activity group sessions take place once a month. Activities include picnics, bowling, arts and crafts and rock climbing, enabling the young people to spend time doing fun things with other siblings and young carers with similar experiences.
You do not need to have any previous experience working with siblings or young carers as we will provide you with training and ongoing support to equip you for your role.
About Sense
Sense is a national disability charity that supports people with complex communication needs and their families to be understood, connected, and valued. We are here for every person who faces communication barriers in a world that relies on being able to see and hear well to be connected.
Will the role suit me?
Yes, if you have:
- ·Willingness to develop or learn new skills
- Reliability and good communication skills
- A sense of fun and adventure!
- Respect for others and their diversity
- An interest in supporting the work of Sense and want to make a difference to people who have complex disabilities and are deafblind and their families
Practical Considerations
This project is based in Loughborough, either at our Sense College or out in the community . Our activity group runs once per month, for 3.5 hours on a Saturday. Ideally you would be able to commit to at least 6 months of volunteering.
An essential part of getting ready to volunteer is attending a training session where you'll learn more about your volunteer role, the specific needs of children and young carers and how to keep young people on the project safe.
Your travel expenses will be covered by Sense.
You must be 18 or over to volunteer. We collect two references for this role as well as complete a Child and Adult Enhanced DBS.
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Role title:
Volunteer Classroom Assistant (Online) – English, Maths, Science
Where:
Online (Zoom) / Nova New Opportunities, 2 Thorpe Close, W10 5XL
When:
Immediately, minimum commitment of 3 months.
Support 1-2 classes a week (45 minutes per class).
English classes are currently held on Mondays and Wednesday between 16:30 and 19:15.
Maths and Science classes are currently held on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 16:15 and 19:45.
About Nova:
Based in North Kensington since 1983 and serving its poorest wards & those of surrounding London boroughs, Nova works with individuals from marginalised and disadvantaged communities who are looking to develop their potential and achieve a better future for themselves. Nova brings about real and lasting change in people’s lives by addressing every person as an individual and seeking out ways to best support that person to reach their goals. We endeavour to help every person that comes to us who is motivated and committed to improving his or her life.
Reaching 2,500+ people each year, we believe in improving people’s lives one person at a time, helping committed and motivated individuals to achieve their potential by:
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Developing knowledge, education and confidence
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Connecting diverse groups
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Providing opportunities
Our work, operates on 2 levels:
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Grassroots Community Support – including responsive actions (e.g. Grenfell, COVID-19), education, IAG, family programme and volunteering
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Wider Reaching Dialogue Events and Influencing – focussing on challenging stigma, prejudice and inequality – working with individuals, organisations, networks and decision makers to move through conversation to action
Purpose of role:
Support the Nova Family Programme tutors in facilitating online home school sessions.
Role Description:
This role will be to act as a teaching assistant to tutors delivering online English, maths and science classes (for young people at Key Stage 2 and 3). With the disruption of Covid-19, many families have been thrown into the unknown world of home schooling – made even more challenging when your own education isn’t up to scratch or English is your second language. We are delivering a free programme of online home school support to those who have been most negatively impacted by being out of school. Now that Schools have reopened, we will be continuing these sessions to ensure that learners do not fall behind as Schools focus on catching up on lost learning. The aim is to support children who may be falling behind with their studies and mitigating as far as possible the widening attainment gap.
You will:
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Enjoy working in a team
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Provide tutorial support
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Position yourself as a resource for learners
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Work one-on-one or with breakout groups of learners who need additional help
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Facilitate the zoom classroom as required
You need to be:
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DBS Checked
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Confident in the use of IT
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Some experience of supporting learners with Maths/ English
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Experience of working with young people
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Committed
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Competent
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Reliable
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Honest
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Punctual
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Patient
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Fair
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Open minded
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Learners may come from various cultural backgrounds and face different learning challenges. You will need to be at ease whether supervising an entire class or working one-on-one with students.
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Comfortable following Nova staff directions and working independently
Further information:
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Induction and appropriate training will be provided.
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Teaching or coaching experience would be desirable but not essential.
Main point of contact/supervisor:
Matthew Barnett
IMPORTANT: An enhanced DBS check is required for this role, and so we are unfortunately only able to accept applications from UK-based applicants or British nationals living abroad.
Creating the circumstances through which people have the opportunity to achieve their potential & improve quality of life regardless of background.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
About Nova:
Based in North Kensington since 1983 and serving its poorest wards & those of surrounding London boroughs, Nova works with individuals from marginalised and disadvantaged communities who are looking to develop their potential and achieve a better future for themselves. Nova brings about real and lasting change in people’s lives by addressing every person as an individual and seeking out ways to best support that person to reach their goals. We endeavour to help every person that comes to us who is motivated and committed to improving his or her life.
Reaching 2,500+ people each year, we believe in improving people’s lives one person at a time, helping committed and motivated individuals to achieve their potential by:
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Developing knowledge, education and confidence
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Connecting diverse groups
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Providing opportunities
Our work, operates on 2 levels:
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Grassroots Community Support – including responsive actions (e.g. Grenfell, COVID-19), education, IAG, family programme and volunteering
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Wider Reaching Dialogue Events and Influencing – focussing on challenging stigma, prejudice and inequality – working with individuals, organisations, networks and decision makers to move through conversation to action
Role Description:
This role will be to act as a teaching assistant to tutors delivering ESOL/ English classes for learners 19+.
You will:
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Enjoy working in a team
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Provide tutorial support
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Position yourself as a resource for learners
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Work one-on-one or with smallert groups of learners who need additional help
You need to be:
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DBS Checked
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Confident in the use of IT
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Some experience of supporting learners with English
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Committed
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Competent
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Reliable
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Honest
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Punctual
-
Patient
-
Fair
-
Open minded
-
Learners may come from various cultural backgrounds and face different learning challenges. You will need to be at ease whether supervising an entire class or working one-on-one with students.
-
Comfortable following Nova staff directions and working independently
Further information:
-
Induction and appropriate training will be provided.
-
Teaching or coaching experience would be desirable but not essential.
Creating the circumstances through which people have the opportunity to achieve their potential & improve quality of life regardless of background.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Nova New Opportunities is an educational charity based near Ladbroke Grove. As we ease out of London, we are looking for volunteers to help on day trips in and around London to support families in getting back to normality again.
Trips will include anything from horse riding through to the beach, farms and Kew Gardens. This is an opportunity to help families from marginalised communities while gaining experience of working with a small, friendly and supportive charity.
Volunteers will help the group leader to accompany groups of parents/guardians and their children on a variety of cultural/fun trips, helping to make them feel welcome.
Suitable volunteers will be reliable and sociable and enjoy working with children. Volunteers must be available for day trips during school holidays, as this is when most of the trips take place.
Volunteers receive a full induction, and support from the Children and Young People Coordinator. Travel expenses on the outings and any entrance fees are covered, and some further expenses can also be claimed.
Please send your CV along with a cover letter outlining why you would like to support Nova.
Creating the circumstances through which people have the opportunity to achieve their potential & improve quality of life regardless of background.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.