Volunteer Roles in SE6 4AS
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you speak Twi and are looking to give back to the local community? By joining our team of befrienders, you will support us to reach some of the most isolated adults in the community to reduce their feelings of loneliness, build friendships and provide support for mental wellbeing.
What you will be doing
- Agree a mutual time and frequency to meet in the local community
- To develop and promote a positive relationship with your befriendee
- To engage in conversation in Twi
- To encourage your befriendee to engage in social activities and support them in doing so whilst building their confidence
- To support your befriendee in developing their goals and social skills
- Encourage your befriendee to make links with community services, based on their identified goals
The skills you need
- Able to communicate confidently in Twi
- Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere which motivates and inspires others
- Willingness to engage in activities in the community
- Able to maintain strict confidentiality and follow professional boundaries
- To be consistent in attendance
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
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Do you speak Albanian and are looking to give back to the local community? By joining our team of befrienders, you will support us to reach some of the most isolated adults in the community to reduce their feelings of loneliness, build friendships and provide support for mental wellbeing.
What you will be doing
- Agree a mutual time and frequency to meet in the local community
- To develop and promote a positive relationship with your befriendee
- To engage in conversation in Albanian
- To encourage your befriendee to engage in social activities and support them in doing so whilst building their confidence
- To support your befriendee in developing their goals and social skills
- Encourage your befriendee to make links with community services, based on their identified goals
The skills you need
- Able to communicate confidently in Albanian
- Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere which motivates and inspires others
- Willingness to engage in activities in the community
- Able to maintain strict confidentiality and follow professional boundaries
- To be consistent in attendance
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
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Do you enjoy sewing and would like to share your creative sewing and designing skills with others?
We are looking for experienced volunteers to support with sessions teaching about sewing and designing, touching on things such as pattern cuttings and sewing techniques.
What you will be doing
- To prepare sewing sessions, involving individuals in the planning process where possible
- Inspire and motivate individuals to develop their sewing skills, assisting them in the creation of their projects and supporting them to brainstorm and use their own initiative
- Encourage individuals to continue independent activities
- Sharing skills for designing such as pattern cutting and sewing techniques.
The skills you need
- Good communications skills
- Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
- Calm and patient approach
- Maintain discretion and judgement when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential information
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications.
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
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Location: Remote (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) & On-site at Food Hub (Alternate Thursdays)
Reports to: Hub Manager
Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-organised Food Hub Assistant to support our community-driven food operations on a part-time basis. You will play a key role in assisting with both the day-to-day remote management and in-person activities at the Food Hub. Your role will include handling calls and emails from home on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, as well as providing in-person support at the Food Hub on alternate Thursdays. If you have strong communication skills, a food hygiene certification, and a passion for community work, this could be the perfect role for you!
Key Responsibilities
Remote Support (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
- Manage incoming phone calls and respond to emails related to Food Hub services.
- Address customer enquiries, manage scheduling, and coordinate food deliveries and collections.
- Perform administrative tasks, ensuring all queries are resolved in a timely and efficient manner.
- Provide support and cover for the Hub Manager on remote working days.
On-site Support (Alternate Thursdays)
- Assist with food distribution and manage related administrative tasks during a 4 ½ hour shift.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation at the Food Hub, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Support stock management, including receiving deliveries and preparing for distribution.
- Assist with any scheduled in-person meetings or community appointments.
Key Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Certification: Must have or be willing to obtain a valid food hygiene certificate before starting the role.
- Strong Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal skills to manage phone and email enquiries effectively.
- Organisational Skills: Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and work independently when remote.
- Flexibility: Available to work remotely on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, and attend the Food Hub for 4 ½ hours on alternate Thursdays.
- Team Player: Willingness to collaborate with the Food Hub team and assist with various tasks to ensure smooth operations.
Working Hours
- Remote Work (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday): Flexible hours based on call/email volume.
- On-site (Alternate Thursdays): 4 ½ hours in-person at the Food Hub.
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!
Ever Thought About Being an Interview Expert?
Here's your chance to learn the invaluable skill of interviewing and becoming top-rated in a way that will shape your entire life. At IHF, we believe that being adept at one requires excellence in the other. Join our dynamic team where you will hone these crucial skills.
About IHF
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IHF, an award-winning global Non-profit, has been making a positive impact since 2001.
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Our mission is two-fold: Educate and nourish impoverished children, promote healthy communities, and educate global citizens about the realities of impoverished communities.
Why Join Our Skill-Building Team?
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Lifetime Skill: Learn to be an expert in interviewing, a skill applicable throughout your life.
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Apply
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Discover more about our volunteer programs and apply through our website. Alternati First Response Mastery: Develop proficiency in first response, a critical component of successful interviews.
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Global Learning: Engage in real-life experiences online and in person, understanding the realities of diverse communities.
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About the Youth Team role
Youth Team Volunteers work with young people from a wide breadth of backgrounds, ensuring they really feel part of the St John family. Volunteers will help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be.
You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.
Getting started
You will usually be able to start volunteering very quickly, joining your new youth unit, meeting the young people and your colleagues and beginning to learn on the job. However please be aware you will have some online training to do, and you will need to engage with classroom training opportunities when available. There is also optional training for those who wish to pursue higher youth team qualifications.
Pursuing the role
We do not have a fixed closing date, but we may pause recruitment if we become oversubscribed - so if you want to pursue this, please do not delay!
If you are not already a St John Ambulance volunteer, after getting some brief details we will first invite you to an interview with our Welcome Team.
When pursuing this role, we will check you meet the minimum criteria and then invite you to a Youth Team interview, after which we'll be able to tell you if you've been accepted for this role.
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 the Youth Team role
Youth Team Volunteers work with young people from a wide breadth of backgrounds, ensuring they really feel part of the St John family. Volunteers will help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be.
You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.
Getting started
You will usually be able to start volunteering very quickly, joining your new youth unit, meeting the young people and your colleagues and beginning to learn on the job. However please be aware you will have some online training to do, and you will need to engage with classroom training opportunities when available. There is also optional training for those who wish to pursue higher youth team qualifications.
Pursuing the role
We do not have a fixed closing date, but we may pause recruitment if we become oversubscribed - so if you want to pursue this, please do not delay!
If you are not already a St John Ambulance volunteer, after getting some brief details we will first invite you to an interview with our Welcome Team.
When pursuing this role, we will check you meet the minimum criteria and then invite you to a Youth Team interview, after which we'll be able to tell you if you've been accepted for this role.
Salary: N/A This is an unpaid volunteer role
Location: UK-based. Meetings are held in London, Manchester, Bradford, and Birmingham
About Refugee Action
Refugee Action exists to work with refugees and people seeking asylum who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes. We are a national charity with more than 40 years’ experience of empowering people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to secure the protection and support that they need to live with dignity and respect and build a new life in the UK. We do this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of partner organisations and campaigning on the policies that affect them.
Our new 2030 Strategy
We have recently launched our new 2030 Strategy; you can read more here.
Everyone involved in developing our new strategy was clear that if we want to create the future that refugees and many people in the UK want, we must demolish the hostile environment. It’s an environment that manifests itself in the racist rhetoric of our leaders and the systems they create; systems that are dehumanising and complex, which segregate people and sap their spirit. Our current leaders may be stooping to new lows with their words and policies, but they are simply repeating the behaviour of previous Governments. The hostility has been ramping up for years. And that hostility is rooted in a racialised logic that underpins the entire asylum and immigration system.
As a trustee of Refugee Action
You will be responsible for developing and guiding the strategic direction of the organisation and steering the long-term stability of the charity. You will need to persuade, influence and communicate effectively with the rest of the board.
We are interested in talking to anyone who can demonstrate the ability to think strategically and the integrity to take on this important role. Please don’t be discouraged if this isn’t something you’ve done before, or if you don’t meet all elements of the role specification; we will provide mentoring and training to support new Trustees to understand their role. Please do consider applying if you have the courage and enthusiasm to encourage, challenge and support us to be the best we can be.
All our trustees are committed to being actively anti-racist and removing the barriers to power for people with lived experience. You will need to be committed to and demonstrate an understanding of shifting power to people with lived experience, anti-racist practice and decolonisation.
Treasurer trustee:
We are currently looking to appoint a trustee to join the Board of Refugee Action. This role will be the lead Trustee for our Treasurer work to advise and guide Trustees in the charity’s financial management to enable the board to fulfil their responsibilities.
This role will:
- Advise the board on the budgetary implications of strategy and ensure that strategy is optimal for Refugee Action to be a sustainable and successful going concern.
- Ensure statutory financial responsibilities are met and report formally to the board on the annual Auditor’s report and accounts.
- Lead on the boards duty to ensure proper accounting records are kept, and financial resources are properly controlled and used.
- Work with and support staff in Refugee Action with financial responsibility, in order to be satisfied that the financial information presented to the board is comprehensive and accurate.
Specialist skills, knowledge & experience for this role:
Essential
- Experience of working in a senior financial role: setting budgets, working with management accounts, financial controls and risk assessment systems.
- Ability to work with auditors with a good understanding of the financial obligations of charities.
- Ability to effectively guide and support Finance staff.
Safeguard and promote the values and mission
- An understanding of, and empathy for, the needs of refugees and asylum seekers and of their communities
- Commitment to Refugee Action’s (RA) vision, purpose and values and to act in a manner consistent with these
- An understanding of the importance of RA being responsive to the needs of its beneficiaries and of their wider communities
- Determine the Strategy and Structure
- Experience of setting, monitoring and reviewing strategic plans so as to be able to ensure any Refugee Action plan reflects the charity’s values and mission and that progress is being achieved
- An understanding of how an organisation remains sustainable
Be effective, responsible and accountable
- As part of the Trustee board, be able to ensure that the organisation is using its resources appropriately (comply with legislation and ensure the organisation can account for its activities)
- An understanding of and ability to review key areas of risk for Refugee Action to ensure appropriate policies and controls are in place
- Ability to review organisational policies and practices
Make sure the board of Trustees functions effectively
- An understanding of the role of Trustee and the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities attached to it
- An understanding of the role of the Hon Officers (Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer) and those of the Chief Executive and his/her management team
- A commitment to prepare for and attend Trustee meetings
- Ability to analyse information and, in an appropriate manner, challenge when necessary
- Ability to recruit and induct other Trustees where necessary
Overall duties of Trustees
Statutory duties
- To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
- To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document for public benefit
- To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: the organisation must not spend money on activities that are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are.
- To contribute actively to the board of Trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
- To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation
- To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
- To ensure the financial stability of the organisation
- To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds
Other duties
In addition to the statutory responsibilities outlined above, other duties may include
- Lead and provide guidance to the board in a given area of expertise
- Meet with donors and any other stakeholders to represent Refugee Action and its beneficiaries
- Keep up to date with Refugee Action’s services to clients, Influencing and Fundraising work
- Attend 5 meetings a year– 4 board meetings and 1 away day.
- Read and scrutinise board papers before a meeting so as to be able to contribute fully in the meeting
- Occasional participation in a working group
- Occasional participation in staff interview, disciplinary or grievance panels
Funding
Refugee Action’s board of Trustees has approved a three-year budget for Refugee Action, to accompany our 2030 strategy. A core priority for us in this period is to diversify our income and to ensure that public support enables us to be a sustainable charity in the long-term so that we can deliver on our ambition for a fairer society for refugees.
Our income in the current year 2024-25 will be around £7.78 million. Around 43% is donations of individuals and other grant giving bodies. As this support will be central to Refugee Action’s future, we aim to increase this source of income, and we have started investing in our public fundraising activities to achieve it. We also rely on grants from Trusts and Foundations and contract income from local authorities. The income we get from local authorities is for our resettlement services, providing integration support to refugees from Ukraine and elsewhere to enable them to rebuild their lives during their first 12 months in the UK.
Your experience via paid work or volunteering
How you meet the skills knowledge and experience outlined in the person specification – remember, don’t be discouraged if this isn’t something you’ve done before, or if you don’t meet all elements of the role specification; we will provide mentoring and training to support new Trustees to understand their role.
We ask that you provide information using a maximum 3-4 A4 pages – you are not required to use 4 pages.
Those with lived experience as a refugee are particularly encouraged to apply
Closing date: 23:59 on 6 November 2024
Interviews: 14 November 2024 (on Zoom)
Refugee Action only operates in the UK, so all roles are UK-based.
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!
Exciting opportunity as Chair of trustees of a small and dynamic arts and crafts re-use charity in SW London looking to take the charity forward and grow and diversify its income streams.The Chair will join an established and small board of trustees and must be experienced in leading a board in terms of strategy, risk and planning, financial governance, building positive relationships, one-to-one reviews with trustees to bring out the best in them, building the board and growing the charity's impact.
The Chair will have a wide-ranging impact, shaping the charity's strategic direction and helping it achieve the charity's mission to promote artful re-use of waste materials diverted from landfiil and incineration for use with a wide range of beneficiaries for artistic, educational, recreational or therapeutic benefit throughout south-west London. Your leadership will ensure that the charity provides and extends its range of support and services to existing and future beneficiaries and maintains its role as an active participant in the circular economy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Purpose of the Role
Money Minded is a service designed to support adults (18 years and over) in Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Hounslow. This service is in partnership with the West London NHS Mental Health Integrated Network Teams, operating within the tri-borough area.
The service provides support with welfare benefits, accessing debt support, housing and well-being. The role of the Mental Health Information and Advice Officer will be to provide advice, guidance and customer representation to tri-borough residents living with Mental Health difficulties. Advice issues may include housing, welfare benefits, council tax, accessing debt support, signposting etc. We are looking for volunteers to support with both services.
Responsibilites
- Triage clients for the service through an onboarding process.
- Support with follow up surveys and questionnaires for those who have accessed the project and obtain their feedback to improve our services.
- Support the Money Minded team to promote the service to the local community
- Support with administrative tasks including recording information onto our database ‘Views’.
- Supporting clients by picking up ‘light touch cases’ e.g. form filling and welfare benefit checks.
You will have
- An interest in supporting those with mental health needs to access Money Minded services.
- Preferably, experience working with people who experience poor mental health.
- Good oral and written communication skills (including listening skills); the ability to communicate in a patient, considered, and empathetic manner.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to follow administrative procedures.
- IT skills – able to update spreadsheets, use web-based applications, video-conferencing software, and Microsoft Office applications.
Time commitment:
- 5 hours per week, during our opening hours of 10am–4pm. Please indicate your preferred volunteering day on your application.
- We will provide volunteers with an induction, training, and ongoing mentoring to support them in the role.
What's in it for the volunteer?
Volunteering at Mind is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with a nationally recognised charity. We provide initial and ongoing training, as well as plenty of opportunities for progression within the organisation. You will also be a part of a supportive team with great awareness of wellbeing and the mental health sector.
To apply please send your CV and expression of interest addressing the below questions:
Please tell us why you would like to volunteer with Money Minded at HFEH Mind (minimum 50 words)
Please share any relevant skills or experience you have for the role. This may include education, work or voluntary experience (minimum 100 words)
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!
Abetec Hub (Kenya)
Young professionals and entrepreneurs struggle to find relevant learning resources, job opportunities, and business tools in a rapidly changing world. Traditional education often leaves them unprepared for current market demands, leading to underemployment and wasted potential. According to Korn Ferry, by 2030, over 85 million jobs could go unfilled due to a lack of skilled workers
Through leveraging technology, we offer low-cost access to relevant tools and a mentor network aimed at fostering professional growth and addressing the skill gap crisis.
Our mission is to drive social impact by equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in an ever-evolving job market, thereby combating underemployment and unlocking their full potential.
Social Media Marketing Specialist
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
Support in creating awareness of our new product and help in designing Marketing strategies
Weekly Time Commitment
2-3 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
6+ months
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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finEQUITY
We support the upward mobility of justice impacted individuals by providing access to a suite of no-cost financial empowerment services.
Community members returning home from prison face a proliferation of credit, income, and capital challenges that deepen poverty and stifle opportunities for economic and social mobility. Prison stays preclude community members from advancing their financial histories while incarcerated and contribute directly to the build-up of negative wealth assets (e.g. high levels of debt, tarnished or invisible credit scores). Families with formerly incarcerated heads of households hold an average of $13K in criminal court-related debt, and 30% of those returning home from prison have no credit score whatsoever. As a result, formerly incarcerated community members and their loved ones face great difficulties accessing life-building assets, including safe and secure housing, reliable transportation, affordable phone and utility plans, and non-predatory financial services. This, in turn, threatens the ability of those coming home to remain in their community and furthers cycles of generational poverty for families impacted by incarceration.
finEQUITY offers a suite of no-cost, on-demand financial capability services to address the most common shared financial challenges experienced by community members after their release from a jail or prison facility. In 2022, we began offering a no-cost, no-consequence micro-loan that enabled formerly incarcerated community members to establish a credit score. We piloted a more holistic program in mid-2023; via a web-based app, we help formerly incarcerated individuals get matched to a no-cost, low-risk opportunity to establish or build credit. They can also get support for debt, car-buying and /or banking needs. We also now allow same-day access to a volunteer empowerment coach on demand for justice imapcted community members. Participants can earn nominal cash rewards or debt relief for their completed financial milestones.
Financial Coach
Volunteer Role Description (remote)
This is a remote lead volunteer opportunity for an individual with general knowledge in a few of the personal finance areas listed below.
About Us: We are a nonprofit startup with a mission to build tech-enabled tools that promote financial empowerment. finEQUITY’s goal is to accelerate the prison-to-prosperity pipeline and seeks to address the financial toll that incarceration has on (limited income) families by helping those impacted by incarceration fill financial voids, establish financial histories, and access anti-usury financial services.
Your Role
- Respond to on-demand coaching support requests from members
- Answer specific questions our members have regarding their unique financial goals and challenges.
- Assist our members in assessing and resolving current financial challenges
- Guide our members to make informed decisions that optimize their financial security.
Qualifications (Required):
- Previous experience as a financial coach, counselor, advisor, or other role supporting people on their financial health journey
- General knowledge in personal finance concepts, including at least a few of the following topics: 1) apartment costs, 2) homeownership, 3) credit building providers and strategies, 4) credit cards, 5) auto loans, 6) budgeting, 7) financial planning, 8) debt management, and 9) interpreting credit reports.
- Good listener and self-starter with ability to work with minimal hands-on direction.
- Experience and/or comfortability with Slack or similar instant messaging platform.
- Availability: You must have the capacity to volunteer at least three to 8 hours a week.
Preferred:
- Familiarity with and ability to demonstrate the use of tech-based/web-based financial wellness tools such as the creation of online budgets and debt reduction plans
Weekly Time Commitment
7-9 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
3-5 months
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking a Finance Director/Treasurer to join our Board. This is a unique opportunity for an individual with a strong financial background and a love for the arts and crafts sector to make a significant impact within a respected organisation.
The Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers (AMUSF) is a non-profit membership organisation dedicated to promoting the crafts of upholstery and soft furnishings. With a rich heritage and a commitment to preserving traditional skills while embracing modern practices, we support our members with resources, training, and advocacy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the financial management of the AMUSF, ensuring transparency, compliance, and financial sustainability.
- Develop and implement financial strategies to support the organisation’s mission and long-term goals. Work with the Association Manager on forecasting and financial planning processes.
- Ensure all statutory and regulatory obligations are met, including annual accounts and audits. We work with a firm of Accountants who prepare these documents.
- Receive quarterly Management Accounts and oversee the preparation of the Annual Report.
- Collaborate closely with the Chair, Board members and the Association Manager to drive the organisation’s strategic initiatives.
About You:
- A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or an individual with significant financial management experience.
- Previous experience in a finance director or treasurer role is desirable, ideally within a charity or non-profit organisation.
- We are also very open to candidates taking up their first board position, provided they have the relevant financial experience and a strong understanding of financial governance, risk management, and compliance.
- Passionate about the craft and creative industries, with an interest in upholstery and soft furnishing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- A proactive, solution-focused mindset with a commitment to supporting the arts.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Responsibilities
Patient Support
• Provide emotional support, companionship, and active listening to patients.
• Engage patients in activities (e.g., conversation, reading, puzzles).
• Support patients with mobility and transfers.
Family and Caregiver Support
• Offer respite and emotional support to caregivers.
• Assist caregivers with practical tasks (e.g., errands, meal prep).
• Provide guidance and resources to caregivers.
Team Collaboration
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We would like to hear from individuals with the skills, experience and time to ensure that the board provides the organisation with effective governance whilst at the same time acting as one of its ambassadors. Networks within Essex, whilst not essential, would be an advantage.
The new chair will be essential to supporting the board and the management team as we create a new organisational structure under new leadership.In this role you will act as an ambassador for Parents 1st UK and as a member of the Board of Trustees you will contribute to all aspects of the organisation’s governance.
Information on the Chair role can be found on pages 11-12 of the recruitment pack.
About the role
The Chair will:
• Provide strategic leadership to the charity and the Board, ensuring that Parents 1st UK achieves its mission.
• Work in partnership with the Chief Executive and team to achieve our mission.
• Lead the board in ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation.
• Optimise the relationship between the board and Parent 1st UK’s staff and volunteers.
• Plan and chair the board meetings and annual strategic away day, with others as appropriate.
• Act as a spokesperson and figurehead for Parents 1st UK.
About the person
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
What we are looking for:
• Experience of being a Trustee is essential, however you do not need to have been a Chair before.
• A keen sense of strategic purpose.
• An inclusive leadership style: able to inspire and support everyone to participate on an equal footing.
• The ability to listen and engage effectively. You are comfortable with challenge and debate and are able to encourage that in others whilst fostering a collaborative board environment.
• Advocate - be able and willing to champion Parent 1st UK’s work through personal networks, social media, and other channels.
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Be responsive as required - as a small charity, things sometimes ‘come up’ that require the Chair to advise, support or give consent to. It is very helpful to have a Chair who is available and responsive.
Personal skills and qualities
• Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
• Willingness to lead according to our values.
• Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
We specialise in effective volunteering and peer support during the key life change of pregnancy, birth and becoming a parent.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.