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BRANCH TRUSTEE – INCOME GENERATION
Branch Trustee (Preston & District reg Charity No 232256)
This is an exciting opportunity to be a hands-on trustee at branch level, helping to promote kindness and prevent animal cruelty, reach out to more supporters, and influence how we do things.
With your expertise and support we will achieve so much!
We need volunteers who have expertise in Income Generation to help us maximise our revenue.
You will get new skills and experience whilst enabling us to help more animals.
Overview of the Branch Trustee opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person, with a background in income generation or fundraising, who could devote their time to volunteer as a trustee for our Branch and support us in maximising the revenue brought into the Branch to support our animal centre and welfare work.
Alongside passing on your expertise, this opportunity will give you the chance to influence how we care for and prevent cruelty to animals and drive the implementation of key initiatives. You will serve on the governing body of the charity and be instrumental, alongside fellow trustees, in the running of the Branch and setting out both the short and long term aims.
As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to attend a bi-monthly committee meeting lasting around 2 to 3 hours (virtual meetings are an option). However, the commitment may vary depending on your availability, and if you decide to take on additional duties.
Trustee do not need to live within the branch boundaries but occasional travel to Branch sites may be required from time to time.
About the National RSPCA
Founded in 1824 we have been saving animals for 200 years and are proud to be the oldest welfare charity around. It has always been our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion, so our volunteers and employees work tirelessly to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering.
Through our numerous campaigns, we seek to raise standards of care, and awareness of issues affecting animals today. We rely heavily on our volunteers who play a significant role in enabling us to carry out this important animal welfare work every day!
About the RSPCA Preston & District Branch
Over 80% of the animal welfare work of the RSPCA is carried out through local Branches which are run by staff and volunteers, supported by the RSPCA National Society.
Preston & District Branch has been affiliated with the National RSPCA for 150 years!
A separately registered charity looking after animals in the local area and engaging with the local community.
Our mission is to seek out safe homes for abandoned, neglected or abused animals who are nursed back to health, rehabilitated and found forever loving homes.
Preston & District Branch is part of a network of 140 branches, and 1 of only 8 in the North of England with an animal centre.
The rehoming centre is within the Preston area (close to JCN 31 of the M6).
RSPCA Preston & District Branch is a well established Branch with approximately 20 members of staff and 75 volunteers across 4 locations and raises all its funds locally through supporters and other income streams.
To continue helping animals in need the Branch also operates 3 charity shops in Longridge, Chorley and Penwortham (within our specified branch area) which bring in a regular income to keep our animal centre open.
Primary responsibilities of the Branch Trustee – Income Generation
- Explore ways to generate income for the Branch and work closely with the Branch Manager to put these ideas into action.
- You would aim to identify potential sources of funding which could be explored so we can continue this important work.
- You would organise and coordinate events that bring together those also determined to improve the welfare of animals to raise the funds we need to come to the aid of animals who are in need. Work with the trustees to produce a fundraising plan and budget.
- Identify fundraising roles and help recruit volunteers to fill them.
What we are looking for in a volunteer:
Ideally you would have some level of knowledge in the following areas- finance, legal, fundraising, project management, business experience, awareness of employment and/or charity legislation. These all can be useful to help ensure we have a sound and robust business model and long term strategic development plan, however, they are not essential.
We are looking for people who are creative, innovative, who have experience of or are part of groups and communities we want to attract, who can bring new ideas, different experiences and fresh perspectives to the board and to help put those ideas into action.
We are committed to creating a Board which is representative of our society and in particular, our community and surrounding areas so encourage people from any background to apply for any of our opportunities.
Ultimately we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare.
You will need to be able to work with people and have good interpersonal skills. You do not need to be an expert although commitment, common sense, and the ability to be objective are vital.
What we can offer you as a volunteer Branch Trustee
- We will provide you with a comprehensive trustee training course which will provide you with everything you need to carry out the role.
- Ongoing support is also provided by local and national RSPCA staff in addition to any additional training provided by the relevant branch.
- The platform to utilise your skills and experience to oversee the charity and make decisions that have a direct impact on local animal welfare.
- The opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals.
- A way to expand your professional and personal network through working with like-minded people.
Practical considerations
- Please also note that to become a Trustee, you will need to be aged 18 or over and a member of our branch for three months before you are eligible to be elected at our AGM.
- Trustees are elected for a 12-month term each year.
- Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
- Trustees must sign a Trustee Declaration of Willingness to Act to clarify that they are not disqualified from being a trustee and read the Charity Commission’s guidance for individuals who cannot be a trustee or senior manager of a charity.
- References will also be required.
We hope you are interested in volunteering for our branch!
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!
Branch Trustee (Preston & District reg Charity No 232256)
This is an exciting opportunity to be a hands-on trustee at branch level, helping to promote kindness and prevent animal cruelty, reach out to more supporters, and influence how we do things. With your support and expertise, we will achieve so much!
Overview of the Branch Trustee opportunity
We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate people who could devote the time to volunteer with us as one of our Trustees. As a Trustee of the Branch, you will have the chance to influence how we care for and prevent cruelty to animals and drive the implementation of key initiatives. You will serve on the governing body of the charity and be instrumental in the running of the Branch and setting out both the short and long term aims.
As a charity trustee, you will be responsible for ensuring effective governance and strategic direction for the branch, you will provide leadership and support for the branch management team.
We are recruiting for a complementary mix of skills within our trustee board. Whilst a passion for animals is crucial, we are also looking for a diversity of skills such as general business management , finance, marketing, Legal, IT, HR and H&S etc, if this is you, we would love to hear from you.
Your role as a Trustee will require working in collaboration with your fellow trustees, staff and volunteers to ensure our branch continues to deliver our important animal welfare work.
As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to attend a bi-monthly committee meeting lasting around 2 to 3 hours (virtual meetings are an option). However, the commitment may vary depending on your availability, and if you decide to take on additional duties.
Trustee do not need to live within the branch boundaries but occasional travel to Branch sites may be required from time to time.
About the National RSPCA
Founded in 1824 we have been saving animals for 200 years and are proud to be the oldest welfare charity around. It has always been our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion, so our volunteers and employees work tirelessly to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering.
Through our numerous campaigns, we seek to raise standards of care, and awareness of issues affecting animals today. We rely heavily on our volunteers who play a significant role in enabling us to carry out this important animal welfare work every day!
About the RSPCA Preston & District Branch
Over 80% of the animal welfare work of the RSPCA is carried out through local Branches which are run by staff and volunteers, supported by the RSPCA National Society.
Preston & District Branch has been affiliated with the National RSPCA for 150 years!
A separately registered charity looking after animals in the local area and engaging with the local community.
Our mission is to seek out safe homes for abandoned, neglected or abused animals who are nursed back to health, rehabilitated and found forever loving homes.
Preston & District Branch is part of a network of 140 branches, and 1 of only 8 in the North of England with an animal centre.
The rehoming centre is within the Preston area (close to JCN 31 of the M6).
RSPCA Preston & District Branch is a well established Branch with approximately 20 members of staff and 75 volunteers across 4 locations and raises all its funds locally through supporters and other income streams.
To continue helping animals in need the Branch also operates 3 charity shops in Longridge, Chorley and Penwortham (within our specified branch area) which bring in a regular income to keep our animal centre open.
Primary responsibilities of the Branch Trustee
- Appreciate and support the aims and policies of the RSPCA.
- Work in conjunction with fellow trustees and branch officers and jointly act in making decisions for the best interest of the branch and the RSPCA.
- In conjunction with your fellow trustees, ensure the proper management and control of all activities and decisions relating to any premises held or staff employed by the branch if applicable.
- Work with national RSPCA staff to ensure that the branch meets all minimum animal welfare standards (MAWS).
- In conjunction with your fellow trustees and Branch Partnership Manager write, adopt, monitor, and review a development plan setting out the short and long term aims of your branch.
- Actively participate in branch committee meetings and to attend the branch annual general meeting.
- Be aware of the outcome of regional board meetings and support local initiatives.
- Actively promote and advertise the society in an ongoing programme to recruit new branch trustees and volunteers and welcome new members.
What we are looking for in a volunteer:
- Ideally you would have some level of knowledge in the following areas-
- Financial, Human Resources, Health & Safety backgrounds or legal; Marketing communication including social media, PR, website;
- Fundraising including corporate fundraising, trust fund and grant applications;
- Local community and supporter relationships; Project management, business development
- Awareness of employment and/or charity legislation
- General management or business administration
These all can be useful to help ensure we have a sound and robust business model and long term strategic development plan, however, they are not essential.
We are looking for people who are creative, innovative, who have experience of or are part of groups and communities we want to attract, who can bring new ideas, different experiences and fresh perspectives to the board and to help put those ideas into action.
We are committed to creating a Board which is representative of our society and in particular, our community and surrounding areas so encourage people from any background to apply for any of our opportunities.
Ultimately we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare.
You will need to be able to work with people and have good interpersonal skills. You do not need to be an expert although commitment, common sense, and the ability to be objective are vital.
What we can offer you as a volunteer Branch Trustee
- We will provide you with a comprehensive trustee training course which will provide you with everything you need to carry out the role.
- Ongoing support is also provided by local and national RSPCA staff in addition to any additional training provided by the relevant branch.
- The platform to utilise your skills and experience to oversee the charity and make decisions that have a direct impact on local animal welfare.
- The opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals.
- A way to expand your professional and personal network through working with like-minded people.
Practical considerations
- Please also note that to become a Trustee, you will need to be aged 18 or over and a member of our branch for three months before you are eligible to be elected at our AGM.
- Trustees are elected for a 12-month term each year.
- Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
- Trustees must sign a Trustee Declaration of Willingness to Act to clarify that they are not disqualified from being a trustee and read the Charity Commission’s guidance for individuals who cannot be a trustee or senior manager of a charity.
- References will also be required.
We hope you are interested in volunteering for our branch!
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!
Branch Trustee (Preston & District reg Charity No 232256)
This is an exciting opportunity to be a hands-on trustee at branch level, helping to promote kindness and prevent animal cruelty, reach out to more supporters, and influence how we do things.
With your expertise and support we will achieve so much!
We need volunteers who have expertise in leadership and strategic planning.
You will get new skills and experience whilst enabling us to help more animals.
Overview of the Branch Chair opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to improve animal welfare by playing an instrumental part in the production, monitoring and review of our Branches development plan. You will be able to influence how we raise our funds and how these are allocated in our local area.
As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to attend a bi-monthly committee meeting lasting around 2 to 3 hours (virtual meetings are an option). However, the commitment may vary depending on your availability, and if you decide to take on additional duties.
Trustee do not need to live within the branch boundaries but occasional travel to Branch sites may be required from time to time.
About the National RSPCA
Founded in 1824 we have been saving animals for 200 years and are proud to be the oldest welfare charity around. It has always been our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion, so our volunteers and employees work tirelessly to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering.
Through our numerous campaigns, we seek to raise standards of care, and awareness of issues affecting animals today. We rely heavily on our volunteers who play a significant role in enabling us to carry out this important animal welfare work every day!
About the RSPCA Preston & District Branch
Over 80% of the animal welfare work of the RSPCA is carried out through local Branches which are run by staff and volunteers, supported by the RSPCA National Society.
Preston & District Branch has been affiliated with the National RSPCA for 150 years!
A separately registered charity looking after animals in the local area and engaging with the local community.
Our mission is to seek out safe homes for abandoned, neglected or abused animals who are nursed back to health, rehabilitated and found forever loving homes.
Preston & District Branch is part of a network of 140 branches, and 1 of only 8 in the North of England with an animal centre.
The rehoming centre is within the Preston area (close to JCN 31 of the M6).
RSPCA Preston & District Branch is a well established Branch with approximately 20 members of staff and 75 volunteers across 4 locations and raises all its funds locally through supporters and other income streams.
To continue helping animals in need the Branch also operates 3 charity shops in Longridge, Chorley and Penwortham (within our specified branch area) which bring in a regular income to keep our animal centre open.
Primary responsibilities of the Branch Chair
• Take the chair at branch committee meetings and direct the activities.
• Act jointly with all co-trustees and work closely with the branch secretary and treasurer.
• To act as co-signatory, if required, on branch cheques and ensure that proper financial procedures are always followed, in line with charity legislation.
• Ensure that all committee members are familiar with branch rules, national Society policy and their responsibilities as a charity trustee.
• Be instrumental in the production, monitoring and review of a branch development plan.
• Actively coordinate the activities of the branch, including the delegation of tasks.
• Ensure that a branch representative is appointed to the regional board and that the representative gives the committee a full report on the business conducted after each meeting.
• To ensure that all the essential roles within the committee are filled by suitable, appropriate trustees or volunteers.
What we are looking for in a volunteer:
Ideally you would have some level of knowledge in the following areas- finance, legal, fundraising, project management, business experience, awareness of employment and/or charity legislation. These all can be useful to help ensure we have a sound and robust business model and long term strategic development plan, however, they are not essential.
We are looking for people who are creative, innovative, who have experience of or are part of groups and communities we want to attract, who can bring new ideas, different experiences and fresh perspectives to the board and to help put those ideas into action.
We are committed to creating a Board which is representative of our society and in particular, our community and surrounding areas so encourage people from any background to apply for any of our opportunities.
Ultimately we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare.
You will need to be able to work with people and have good interpersonal skills. You do not need to be an expert although commitment, common sense, and the ability to be objective are vital.
What we can offer you as a volunteer Branch Trustee
• We will provide you with a comprehensive trustee training course which will provide you with everything you need to carry out the role.
• Ongoing support is also provided by local and national RSPCA staff in addition to any additional training provided by the relevant branch.
• The platform to utilise your skills and experience to oversee the charity and make decisions that have a direct impact on local animal welfare.
• The opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals.
• A way to expand your professional and personal network through working with like-minded people.
Practical considerations
• Please also note that to become a Trustee, you will need to be aged 18 or over and a member of our branch for three months before you are eligible to be elected at our AGM.
• Trustees are elected for a 12-month term each year.
• Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
• Trustees must sign a Trustee Declaration of Willingness to Act to clarify that they are not disqualified from being a trustee and read the Charity Commission’s guidance for individuals who cannot be a trustee or senior manager of a charity.
• References will also be required.
We hope you are interested in volunteering for our branch!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking to appoint a Trustee Safeguarding Lead to provide strategic oversight and leadership for the organisation, particularly in the area of Safeguarding.
The purpose of your role is to work alongside the other trustees to ensure that the Association is working towards its charitable purposes, is complying with all applicable rules and laws, and is making best use of its resources to achieve its aims.
Whilst safeguarding is the responsibility of all trustees, as Trustee Safeguarding Lead, you will provide support to the CEO and the Operational Safeguarding Lead in their operational roles, promoting safeguarding within the organisation and our affiliated Nightlines, providing a strategic, advisory and governance role.
Being a charity trustee with the Association is a rewarding experience and gives a unique opportunity to support and shape a national mental health charity at the highest level. Now is an exciting time to join us as we have recently transitioned from a volunteer-led organisation to a staff-led model, which is opening up new opportunities.
Trustees have legal responsibility for the Association’s management and administration. They are ultimately responsible for the Association’s work and are accountable to both the Association’s legal members and its regulators such as the Charity Commission for the good governance of the Association.
Trustees take considered and informed decisions in the best interests of the Association. Trustees are not expected to be experts on all areas of their work but are expected to seek guidance and support where necessary and to bring their own knowledge and experience to contribute to discussions.
You can find out more about being a Charity Trustee from the Charity Commission, the Scottish Charity Regulator and the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Be Part of Our Growth Journey and Help Us Reach Even More People
This is an exciting time of accelerated growth for MediCinema. We are in the process of a strategic expansion, delivering on the ambition to reach more beneficiaries by growing our network of in-hospital services. As part of this we are also developing new partnerships and building new cinemas, with the first one opening at Alder Hey Children's Hospital later this year. Fuelling this growth is our success in fundraising and income generation, with our income reaching a significant £1.3 million in 2023, alongside winning significant long term capital grants.
For this trustee role, we are specifically seeking candidates who have led a charity through a significant period of growth i.e. from small to medium size (c £1.5 - £5m), and are therefore able to bring contemporary knowledge, guidance, and insight, to support us in delivering our ambitious vision. Experience of income growth and diversification, and/ or, the UK Public Health sector is of special interest to us.
· To have a substantial background and proven success as a charity CEO or COO, with a track record of growing organisational impact, income, and profile.
· To bring innovative thinking and energising drive as the designated Charity Trustee, developing the knowledge of MediCinema’s Board and Exec in regard to sector best practice.
· Via your input, to help ensure the value and quality of our initiatives, across all functions as we grow, working closely with the CEO, and Senior Leadership Team.
· Use your experience of leading organisational growth to support MediCinema in developing its culture and systems to enable successful scaling and expansion.
All Trustees of MediCinema
All trustees have the following generic responsibilities.
· Ensuring that the organisation pursues its stated objects (purposes), as defined in its governing document, by developing and agreeing a long-term strategy.
· Ensuring that the organisation complies with its governing document (i.e. its trust deed, constitution or memorandum and articles of association), charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
· Ensuring that the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objects (i.e. the charity must not spend money on activities that are not included in its own objects, however worthwhile or charitable those activities are) for the benefit of the public.
· Ensuring that the organisation defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets.
· Safeguarding the good name and values of the Charity.
· Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place.
· Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation, and
· Protecting and managing the property of the charity and ensuring the proper investment of the charity’s funds
Time Commitment
The standard term for a Trustee is 3 years, with a maximum of 9 years (consecutive or non-consecutive). MediCinema's board currently meets five times per year, including one fully online meeting and four hybrid meetings held in a central London location. We strongly prefer that trustees attend at least 50% of the hybrid meetings in person.
Join Us and Make a Difference
Being a MediCinema Trustee is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of NHS patients, families, and carers. You'll collaborate with a passionate team, contribute to the growth of a unique charity, and bring the magic of film to a growing network of hospitals across the UK.
Our Board believes the best teams not only share common goals and values, but they also need a diverse set of skills, perspectives and experiences to truly succeed. We actively seek to engage diverse employees, Trustees and supporters to promote inclusion and diversity.
We provide cinema experiences inside hospitals to support the emotional, physical and mental health of NHS patients.
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!
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to help support the running of our free October half-term Youth Club! Come and get involved this October, meet our lovely team and be part of the effort to provide a free and accessible week of fun activities for children.
About our Organisation:
RJ4All (Restorative Justice for All) is an international institute with a mission to address power abuse and advance community cohesion and human rights, and work to relieve poverty through the values and practice of restorative justice. An important part of our work is done at our community centre in Rotherhithe, London. The centre provides a wide range of services for our local community; from food sharing, gardening, wellbeing circles, cycling to holiday activities for children.
About Youth Club:
Our Youth Clubs aim to provide parents with an accessible and affordable option for their children (aged 10-16) over the school holidays. They give young people the chance to come together and build friendships, have fun and learn something new. This is a part of our efforts to reduce isolation and improve community cohesion through restorative practices and activities. Our October Youth Club runs from the 28th October to the 1st November.
Your Role:
Your help as part of our Youth Club effort is incredibly valued. You will be involved in the following::
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Supporting our resilience workshops by taking part in the activities, and helping get the children excited and engaged in learning
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Facilitating sports and crafts activities with the children, such as going on visits to local parks, playing football together, and making leaf collages
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Helping the children feel comfortable and have fun
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Setting an example, and guiding good behavior
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Helping to serve lunch
Desirable Skills and Experience:
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Enthusiasm
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Creativity
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Experience working with children
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Skill in a creative or sports activity: e.g. improvisational theatre, football, drawing, dance
RJ4All is a charitable, user-led institute with expertise in preventing and addressing harm at the individual, community and inter-state levels.
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!
The Tower of London welcomes nearly three million visitors a year from around the world. The Tower is home to one of the most significant and recognised collections of historic graffiti in the world. It is a collection that contains at its heart the world famous ‘prisoner graffiti’ of the Tudor and Stuart period. It is surrounded by huge amounts of additional graffiti left by prisoners, residents, and visitors from the Middle Ages to the present day. This project aims to record all of the graffiti collection across the Tower of London.
We require volunteers to assist with the process of recording, cataloguing, and researching the graffiti collection at the Tower. The initial aim being to generate a 100% base line recording of the graffiti collection prior to working on high resolution imaging and analysis of the graffiti. This is an exciting opportunity to work with fascinating social and cultural history, discovering untold parts of the Tower’s story.
This would suit people with an interest in graffiti, art, history or working in the charity or heritage sectors, or in technical, archaeological photography, and who have accuracy and consistency in working practices.
This role would largely be undertaken at the Tower of London. Some of the work will take place in areas of the site with limited or restricted accessibility or in confined spaces.
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!
Could you help your local SSAFA branch recruit volunteers in your area? You just some basic I.T and admin skills, patience, the ability to get on with a wide range of people and good written and spoken English. If you think this could be the role for you, we’d love to hear from you.
What is a Recruitment Coordinator?
Recruitment Coordinators help us find local people interested in supporting SSAFA and take them through our recruitment and selection process.
Why do we need you?
We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community since 1885. Our beneficiaries come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan.
There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas who support local volunteers to deliver services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. Some branches are divided into smaller divisions to ensure the best local service delivery. Each branch has a team of volunteer caseworkers, support volunteers, executive roles, and fundraisers.
To offer the best possible service to our clients we need to match the right volunteers to the right role. Could you spare a few hours a week to help recruit new volunteers and welcome them to SSAFA by supporting them through their induction phase? We’d love to hear from you if think you could help with this important role.
When would you be needed and where would you be based?
The role is about recruitment and so will involve attending local recruitment fairs a few times a year as well as meeting volunteers both face-to-face and virtually. As part of your local branch, you might have access to an office, but the administration part of the ole can be done form home.
What would you be doing?
- Be the first point of contact for all volunteering enquiries, ensuring that all potential volunteers receive a timely response.
- Supporting volunteers through the recruitment and induction process and ensuring volunteers are communicated with throughout.
- Arranging informal interviews for new volunteers conducted in-line with SSAFA policies.
- Conducting ID checks (where relevant) so the volunteer can begin the vetting process
- Supporting volunteers to book onto role specific training and ensuring they complete their mandatory training.
- Working with the VDM to ensure branch vacancies are advertised on the branch website and national websites and support any national recruitment campaigns
- Maintaining good relationships with local Volunteer Centres and other local sources of volunteer promotion and attend local recruitment fairs.
- Evaluating volunteer recruitment activity, experimenting with creative ways to recruit volunteers from a variety of sources to create a diverse network of volunteers.
- Treating all potential volunteers inclusively with respect and sensitivity, regardless of age or background
- Supporting any volunteers facing barriers to find a suitable role.
- Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA remembering that anyone you meet could be a potential client, volunteer, or fundraiser.
- Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA
The remit of this role may change over the next 12-18 months depending on the outcome of a trial currently being undertaken.
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
- Use your skills, knowledge, and experience to benefit others.
- Appreciate that your role has a positive impact on the quality of service we can provide to beneficiaries as well as providing volunteering opportunities.
- Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
- Experience, training, and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
- Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!
What training and support would you receive?
- Role specific training to prepare you for your voluntary role - volunteer management – attracting, recruiting, and inducting volunteers. This training would take approx. 3 hours.
- Mandatory on-line training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families safe and personal information safe.
- Access to a range of e-learning courses.
- Support from the Volunteer Development Manager and Trainer (per region)
- Access to the Volunteer Experience Team based at our central office.
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
- Volunteers will be covered by SSAFAs Public Liability Insurance whilst carrying out the role.
What are we looking for?
- Friendly and approachable people, with good listening skills, patience, and a positive attitude
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Good written and spoken English.
- Respectful and non-judgemental with potential volunteers, other agencies and SSAFA colleagues
- Willingness and ability to use IT systems for initial and on-going training and during the role, including accessing and responding to emails and using Microsoft offices software.
- Ability to encourage and motivate all volunteers to undertake training.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and keep information safely., in line with SSAFA policies.
- Access to public transport or a car to travel to meetings and events and t meet volunteers.
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.
Minimum Age: 18
Safer Recruitment: SSAFA undertakes a systematic approach and utmost care at every step of the process of volunteer recruitment, selection, and retention to ensure that those recruited are suitable and appropriate. Measures taken at points along this journey work together to make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience.
References Required: Yes. We will ask for two character references, this can be a former employer or someone that know you well (other than a relative)
Is a criminal record check required? No
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!
Could you help your local SSAFA branch recruit volunteers in your area? You just some basic I.T and admin skills, patience, the ability to get on with a wide range of people and good written and spoken English. If you think this could be the role for you, we’d love to hear from you.
What is a Recruitment Coordinator?
Recruitment Coordinators help us find local people interested in supporting SSAFA and take them through our recruitment and selection process.
Why do we need you?
We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community since 1885. Our beneficiaries come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan.
There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas who support local volunteers to deliver services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. Some branches are divided into smaller divisions to ensure the best local service delivery. Each branch has a team of volunteer caseworkers, support volunteers, executive roles, and fundraisers.
To offer the best possible service to our clients we need to match the right volunteers to the right role. Could you spare a few hours a week to help recruit new volunteers and welcome them to SSAFA by supporting them through their induction phase? We’d love to hear from you if think you could help with this important role.
When would you be needed and where would you be based?
The role is about recruitment and so will involve attending local recruitment fairs a few times a year as well as meeting volunteers both face-to-face and virtually. As part of your local branch, you might have access to an office, but the administration part of the ole can be done form home.
What would you be doing?
- Be the first point of contact for all volunteering enquiries, ensuring that all potential volunteers receive a timely response.
- Supporting volunteers through the recruitment and induction process and ensuring volunteers are communicated with throughout.
- Arranging informal interviews for new volunteers conducted in-line with SSAFA policies.
- Conducting ID checks (where relevant) so the volunteer can begin the vetting process
- Supporting volunteers to book onto role specific training and ensuring they complete their mandatory training.
- Working with the VDM to ensure branch vacancies are advertised on the branch website and national websites and support any national recruitment campaigns
- Maintaining good relationships with local Volunteer Centres and other local sources of volunteer promotion and attend local recruitment fairs.
- Evaluating volunteer recruitment activity, experimenting with creative ways to recruit volunteers from a variety of sources to create a diverse network of volunteers.
- Treating all potential volunteers inclusively with respect and sensitivity, regardless of age or background
- Supporting any volunteers facing barriers to find a suitable role.
- Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA remembering that anyone you meet could be a potential client, volunteer, or fundraiser.
- Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA
The remit of this role may change over the next 12-18 months depending on the outcome of a trial currently being undertaken.
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
- Use your skills, knowledge, and experience to benefit others.
- Appreciate that your role has a positive impact on the quality of service we can provide to beneficiaries as well as providing volunteering opportunities.
- Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
- Experience, training, and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
- Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!
What training and support would you receive?
- Role specific training to prepare you for your voluntary role - volunteer management – attracting, recruiting, and inducting volunteers. This training would take approx. 3 hours.
- Mandatory on-line training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families safe and personal information safe.
- Access to a range of e-learning courses.
- Support from the Volunteer Development Manager and Trainer (per region)
- Access to the Volunteer Experience Team based at our central office.
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
- Volunteers will be covered by SSAFAs Public Liability Insurance whilst carrying out the role.
What are we looking for?
- Friendly and approachable people, with good listening skills, patience, and a positive attitude
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Good written and spoken English.
- Respectful and non-judgemental with potential volunteers, other agencies and SSAFA colleagues
- Willingness and ability to use IT systems for initial and on-going training and during the role, including accessing and responding to emails and using Microsoft offices software.
- Ability to encourage and motivate all volunteers to undertake training.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and keep information safely., in line with SSAFA policies.
- Access to public transport or a car to travel to meetings and events and t meet volunteers.
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.
Minimum Age: 18
Safer Recruitment: SSAFA undertakes a systematic approach and utmost care at every step of the process of volunteer recruitment, selection, and retention to ensure that those recruited are suitable and appropriate. Measures taken at points along this journey work together to make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience.
References Required: Yes. We will ask for two character references, this can be a former employer or someone that know you well (other than a relative)
Is a criminal record check required? No
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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It is fantastic that you would like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. Are you a keen gardener? Do you feel passionate about helping people? If yes, we could have the perfect volunteer role for you: supporting one of our mental health services to create a calming green space for clients and staff to enjoy. The garden is currently overgrown and needs a bit of TLC from someone dedicated. We are particularly looking for someone with an understanding of mental health and working with vulnerable adults, who is compassionate and has good boundaries.
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South Camden-Monday- Sunday, can be very flexible with timings, 4-6 hours per week.
In this role, you will be supporting us with all or some of the following tasks:
• Supporting clients to learn at their own pace and take pride in their achievements. • Planning the gardening sessions to meet the needs of the participants and take a creative approach to how these are facilitated. • Facilitating regular gardening sessions for our clients. • Teaching clients how to grow plants/herbs/vegetables. • Empowering clients to care for their garden. • Liaising with the staff around maintenance, ordering seeds etc. • Maintaining the garden to keep the space tidy and accessible to residents (e.g. weeding, lawn mowing, weeding, trimming, pruning, and clearing up leaves) • Operating tools including lawn mower and hedge trimmers.
Do I need to have any specific skills?
• A passion for gardening and knowledge which you are keen to pass on to others. • Plenty of patience – this role is about encouraging others to take part and try something new. • Client and customer focused. • A friendly personality, good interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and motivation. • Willing to learn and develop within the role. • Collaborative with good communication skills. • An understanding of the causes of homelessness and its impact. • Genuine interest in and commitment to St Mungo’s work and client group. • An understanding of and commitment to diversity & equality.
JOIN OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Do you have a passion for theatre and the arts? Would you like to help shape the future of one of the South-West's liveliest arts organisations? This is your chance!
We're currently seeking a number of new Trustees to join our Board. This is an opportunity to participate in the ongoing development of one of the south-west region's most exciting multi art form organisations and we would particularly welcome applications from younger candidates or those who can bring diverse voices and experiences to our Board including across a full range of characteristics: ability, gender and gender identity, ethnicity and socio-economic background.
Wiltshire Creative comprises a leading producing theatre, Salisbury Playhouse, Salisbury Arts Centre, and Salisbury International Arts Festival and we are seeking enthusiastic individuals to help bring new insights and lived experience to this vibrant organisation and help shape its future.
Being a Trustee is a highly rewarding opportunity to work alongside talented creative people in helping to sustain the success and prosperity of this dynamic arts organisation and charity.
To create and present a dynamic and inclusive range of cultural experiences for the people of Salisbury, Wiltshire and beyond
The Diocese of London is seeking an experienced leader, for our next Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, to play a key role in the work of the London Diocesan Fund (‘LDF’), as we seek to do everything we can to support the church in London as it contributes to the flourishing of people and communities across the city
The size and missional opportunity of the Diocese of London is huge. The population of around 4.8 million is served by 400 parishes, around 100+ additional worshipping communities, around 1,000 clergy and ministers and approximately 70,000 regular worshippers. The LDF is the central support organisation and has a staff of over 100 people.
We want to see the church building communities, transforming lives and being a constant presence in an ever-changing city and our 2030 vision is ‘for every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ’.
We are looking for an experienced leader to:
- Help ensure that the charity’ external and internal audit functions are operating efficiently and effectively
- Ensure that the risk management process adopted by the charity enables the identification of key risks as well as internal controls to mitigate these risks.
- Help the charity in maintaining adequate and effective financial controls and processes.
We are seeking someone who is a committed Christian with a track record of being an effective Chair with extensive experience of audit and risk management frameworks to help mature the Board’s exercise of stewardship, helping trustees and clergy without financial management experience understand and participate in this aspect of their responsibilities.
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We know that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
We are looking for somebody who will share our values. This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the holder be a practicing Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. Candidates should ideally worship at an Anglican church within the Diocese of London.
The time commitment is approximately 8 to 12 days a year. This includes four Committee meetings per year, preparation and reading of papers and informal ad hoc interactions.
The Diocese of London is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, therefore any appointment is conditional upon the successful completion of a DBS check.
If this opportunity excites you, we look forward to receiving your application and discussing this opportunity with you further.
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Summary of Role:
A key role at the food bank, you will run one shift a week alongside other Coordinators. You will work in close cooperation with volunteers and guests, ensuring that the food service is as smooth as possible, dealing with any incidents that may arise.
Location: St Michaels Church Hall, 37 Bounds Green Rd, London, N22 8SD
Hours: Tuesdays or Thursdays, 9am - 1pm or 12.30pm - 5pm. Plus a fortnightly meeting (2 hours)
About Bounds Green Food Bank:
Open since June 2020, we serve over 1,300 children and adults in the community. We are committed to improving lives by providing food and essential household items to build a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow. We strive to promote social inclusion by supporting people who find themselves in a crisis situation where they need assistance to feed themselves and their families.
The Role:
1. Manage Food Service Volunteers
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Manage the Section Leads and Food Service Volunteers, allocating tasks according to each volunteer’s experience and ability.
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Make sure volunteers are aware of and follow food bank policies and procedures (e.g. the Kitchen Policy and using the food bank themselves).
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Ensure volunteers follow all health and safety precautions, including checking all items are in-date.
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Ensure all volunteers sign the register.
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Support volunteers, ensure they take breaks, help them deal with any difficult incidents and ensure they alert you to any issues.
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Be available to volunteers and responsive to their needs.
2. Manage Guests
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Ensure that guests have completed the registration process and are referred to the Advice Team where eligibility to use the food bank has not been confirmed.
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Treat all guests equally, welcoming them to the food bank and making sure they are respected and thought about.
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Ensure the order of the queue is maintained.
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Deal with any issues by speaking directly to the guest, asking them to follow the rules and helping them deal with any difficult incidents.
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Ensure no alcohol or drugs are used at the food bank or in the queue.
3. Complete Daily Duties
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Prepare for setting up from 9am and complete shift at 1pm (depending on shift time).
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Prepare to open the food bank to guests at 1pm and lock up at 5pm (depending on shift time).
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Receive deliveries: know what deliveries to anticipate and coordinate volunteers to direct the driver, unload their vehicle and load crates in the hall.
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Organise the decanting and repacking of items.
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Keep an eye on stocks and make a note of shortages.
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Complete additional tasks that may arise e.g. bagging food, getting rid of waste, and updating admin.
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Ensure the hall is clean and organised before locking up.
Person Specification:
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Has 6 months’ experience in a similar capacity.
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Can organise and manage tasks efficiently.
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Can keep calm under pressure.
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Able to de-escalate difficult situations.
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Be willing to attend training eg. safeguarding, first aid and management skills.
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Willing to do administrative work (eg. taking minutes and reading the minutes of other meetings shared with the Food Service Team).
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Reliable, assertive and tactful with both volunteers and guests.
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Team player with good communication skills.
Please ensure you include your phone number and email address in the CV
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have the legal expertise to support world-leading translational research with this grant-making charity empowering smaller charities to achieve their objectives?
Location: London / Hybrid
Time commitment: c.1 day per month
Application closes at 9 a.m. Monday 4th November
Who we are.
The Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity endowed by Sir Jules Thorn, who formed one of the UK’s largest electrical businesses. Since its foundation in 1964, the Trust has so far pledge £120m to support projects at many universities, hospitals and charities across the UK.
In keeping with the founder’s wishes, the Trust’s largest grants support translational medical research undertaken in the UK’s leading medical schools and NHS organisations. The Trust also supports projects to integrate and improve care for people living with physical or mental ill health and to help smaller charities provide practical and emotional support to people living with ill health or disability, and to their families and carers.
Who we are looking for.
The Board is seeking to appoint a new Trustee to contribute to the Trust’s work and the development of its strategy for 2025-29. We are looking for someone with legal expertise (ideally with knowledge of the law governing charities and foundations, although this is not a requirement).
Previous experience of operating at the Board level is desirable, and first-time Trustees are welcome to apply.
The role of the Trustees is to safeguard the Trust’s assets and to apply them to our charitable purpose. The Board must always act in the best interests of the Trust, exercising as much care as if they were dealing with their own affairs or looking after the affairs of someone for whom they are responsible. The Trustees should take advice where required to ensure they are fulfilling this duty of care.
In that context, the Board is seeking to appoint a Trustee who has:
- a commitment to the mission and values of the Trust
- strategic vision
- good, independent judgement
- a willingness to speak their mind and respect diverse views
- an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship
- a commitment to act in accordance with the seven ‘Nolan’ principles of public life, by demonstrating selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
- an ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of the Trust.
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.
Application for this role closes at 9 a.m. Monday 4th November.
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HEKIMA
HEKIMA promotes children rights and the well-being of the children and youth. We work under the guidance of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).
Hekima is a Tanzanian organization dedicated to promoting child rights and protecting youth from violence. They achieve this through community accountability, empowering children and young people to demand their rights and re-strengthening child protection systems. Their focus areas include street children, child labor, and child trafficking.
Welcome for contributing your effort and being open-minded to learning in a small organization that matters to helping children and youth.
Sustainability Strategist
Role Description
- Updating Program Documents:
Regularly revise and maintain all program-related documents. Ensure they align with the latest goals, strategies, and donor requirements.
- Creating Program Materials:
Design user-friendly, impactful resources for program implementation. Adapt materials for different audiences, such as stakeholders and beneficiaries.
- Engaging Partners:
Define clear partnership models. Show how partners can support the program through funding, expertise, or resources.
- Developing, Fundraising, and Implementing Programs:
Identify community needs and design relevant programs. Create a strong fundraising strategy to support these programs. Oversee the successful implementation and monitoring of each program.
Volunteer 10+ hours per week for 1-2 months remotely.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.