Volunteer Roles in Shropshire

This is a fantastic role to get involved locally and be at the forefront of solutions to help save nature in your community. It is an opportunity to try new things and use your skills to make a valuable contribution to the work of your RSPB Local Group. We are a friendly and supportive team, so you will get the chance to build new relationships and meet new faces.

You will be leading the group in developing a range of activities designed to encourage wide participation from the group membership and to attract new group members, as well as heading the committee comprising individuals which assist with the running of the group and the activities which we run. You will have the support of Area/Country offices, and HQ.

The RSPB Cornwall group relaunched in September 2023 as RSPB Kernow Local Group after two years of dormancy. It's early days yet, but the group is hoping to continue the success of those previous years, bringing together all those who love nature, and fostering collaboration with the other great birdwatching groups in their wonderful county. They are aiming to arrange guided walks, many aimed at newcomers to birdwatching, throughout Cornwall all year round. Indoor meetings (talks) are also planned, predominantly within the Truro area for ease of accessibility. On top of that, a regular newsletter is being drafted to keep everyone in the loop, so watch this space! We now need someone to help look after the money - no experience necessary as full training is available!

Can you help us run our social media accounts?

What you will be doing

• Planning, developing and sharing articles, news and stories from the group's activities and the RSPB.
• Drafting press releases in a casual and inspiring language, for local newspapers and other PR channels.
• Obtaining the correct permissions to share stories, names and photography.
• Communicate regularly with other members of the group, such as the Newsletter Editor, regarding timelines and upcoming updates and activities worth including.

RSPB Crawley & Horsham Local Group recently relaunched and the group is hoping to continue the success of those previous years, bringing together all those who love nature, and fostering collaboration with the other great birdwatching groups in the area. We now need someone to help look after the money - no experience necessary as full training is available, as well as a handover with the current treasurer!

We have a very attractive newsletter - issued three times a year - currently based on an RSPB template. We have a number of providers of content, articles and photographs and we want someone who can liaise with them and collate the provided content and run the newsletter - with a steady flow of new ideas.

The newsletter is circulated to our 90 or so members and is much appreciated.

Freshwater Habitats Trust (FHT) is the UK’s leading charity for all freshwaters. We’ve been creating, restoring and protecting high quality habitats for freshwater wildlife for more than 30 years.

Our aim is to reverse the decline in freshwater biodiversity. We work to achieve this through practical conservation, scientific research, community engagement and by influencing policy. As an evidence-based organisation, we target our practical delivery work where it will make a real difference. We have projects in many parts of the UK, focused on restoring and protecting high quality habitats for freshwater wildlife.

Now, we want to enhance the current Board and bring a range of backgrounds and experiences reflective of the people we currently serve and those we would like to be serving in the future.

We particularly welcome new Trustees that bring skills and experience in any of the following areas:

· Communications:

· Policy and Parliamentary influence

· Human Resources

Please do not be put off from applying if you do not have any of these skills or if you have never been a Trustee before. The most important qualities for our Trustees are enthusiasm, engagement and a desire to get involved and make a contribution to FHT. 

This is a voluntary role (reasonable travel expenses reimbursed) involving:

· Attending four Board meetings a year (three online, one in London or Oxford).

· Approximately four days per year to cover meetings and occasional extra duties.

Do you enjoying talking with people and helping them based on your life experiences?

Are you able to volunteer a few hours a week?

Yes? We’d love to hear from you.

What is knus?

knus is the UK’s first free, confidential, mental health peer support and coaching online chat service. knus offers mental health educational plans, relaxation experiences and live workshops.

What does knus mean? 'hug' in Danish.

Here’s some further information on what’s needed:

Are you over 18 and living in the UK?

You must be over the 18 years of age and live permanently in the UK.

Do you have a laptop?

A laptop and a quiet space to volunteer is essential.

How much time can you give?

A minimum of 3+ hours per week is required. We are flexible and like to work around you.

Do you like to learn?

We provide training for all volunteers that join us. Our peer support training is CPD accredited.  20-25 hours of volunteering training is required and is self led online.

If you’re interested head over to our website and we can have a chat or apply here.

Please note - all successful volunteers are required to donate the cost price of £20.60 for an Enhanced DBS check.  If you've got a current Enhanced DBS on the update service, this cost will not apply.

You must be a UK resident to apply for this role.

Help us to grow brand-new online charity platform A Good Thing in your local area! Come on board as a community champion: use your communications skills to drive more businesses and charities to sign up.

A Good Thing is a not-for-profit set up with one mission: to send less to landfill, and more to a good cause. We are rolling out fast across the UK, momentum is building, and we are growing a network of passionate local volunteer champions right across the country to drive our growth.

You’ll be using your connections (friends, family, colleagues, neighbours...), as well as your insights into the local area, to help us to build the numbers of businesses and charities signing up in your part of the UK. You might do this through making connections with businesses in your area, taking A Good Thing to the doorstep. Or you could approach businesses virtually, using your expert written communication skills to create communications that will engage and inspire them. You’ll definitely be using social media and your brilliant online networking skills to build links and relationships where you live.

Come with us on our journey towards reducing waste and boosting wonderful local charities at the same time.

About us:

Long Covid SOS is a registered charity dedicated to throwing a lifeline to people living with the impact of Long Covid by pushing for greater recognition and awareness, advocating for targeted research and providing support and resources. With a passionate team of volunteers and Trustees, we use our voice to promote recognition and understanding of the experiences of people with Long Covid and its devastating effects on their lives. We advocate for and encourage inclusive and appropriate research into Long Covid and support those with Long Covid to live the best lives they can by providing extensive resources and working with stakeholders to help secure effective and appropriate care and treatment for them. 

Role overview:

As the Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will provide pivotal strategic and inspirational leadership and direction to the Board, ensuring that Long Covid SOS is effectively governed, and remains focused on its mission and strategic goals. This is a unique voluntary opportunity for an accomplished leader with strong governance experience to make a significant impact for those with Long Covid. You will act as an ambassador for the charity, fostering relationships with key stakeholders, partners and the wider community. The role is a remote position and will require a commitment of 2-4 days per month. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership: - 

• Collaborate closely with the CEO to support the delivery of Long Covid SOS’s strategic objectives.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Board of Trustees, ensuring effective governance and oversight. 
• Develop and articulate a clear vision for the charity’s future.
• Collaborate with fellow Trustees to establish strategic goals and objectives and devise an execution plan to achieve these goals. 
• Ensure alignment between the charity’s mission and operational activities.
• Contribute to the charity’s fundraising strategy and ensure the charity stays on target to achieve its fundraising goals.  

2. Trustee Engagement: -

• Promote a culture of active engagement, collaboration, and transparency within the Board, ensuring all Trustees are effectively contributing to discussions and decision-making. 

3. Meeting Facilitation: -

• Lead Trustee meetings in a manner that encourages open dialogue, ensuring that every opinion is considered and respected.
• Ensure board meetings are effective, inclusive, and focused on the charity’s key priorities.

4. Governance: -

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and best practice requirements.

 5. Ambassadorship: -

• The Chair will occasionally be asked to attend external events and meetings, enhancing the charity’s profile and building relationships with key stakeholders to further our goals.

Person Specification:

We are looking for an individual who embodies the spirit of Long Covid SOS and has:

• Proven experience in a significant leadership role within the charity, public or private sectors.
• Strong understanding of governance and board management, with experience in chairing meetings and committees.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• A strategic mindset and commitment to Long Covid SOS’s mission and values.
• Strong networking abilities, with experience building relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and donors.
•  An interest in a broad range of health areas, such a public health, healthcare and disability. 

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to make a significant impact on the future direction of Long Covid SOS.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic environment working alongside passionate Trustees and volunteers.

Why Join Us?

As the Chair of Trustees of Long Covid SOS, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the Long Covid community while working alongside a dedicated CEO, volunteers and Trustees, who share a passion for health advocacy. 

You will be instrumental in shaping the future direction of the charity, driving positive change and enhancing the lives of those we serve.

For more information please visit our website.

Application process:

To apply for this position or inquire further about the role, please send your CV (maximum 3 pages) along with a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your motivations, experience, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you will bring to the role. Applications will be accepted until noon on Monday 4 November 2024.

Join us in making a difference – your leadership could be the key in unlocking new possibilities for our community!

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

Charity Board Chair

• Location: UK & remote
• Commitment: Part-time/voluntary (approximately 2 days per month)

Are you interested in the power that sport can offer young people? Does Africa inspire you? Are you in a position to dedicate some of your time to a committed UK registered charity, to understand the nuanced challenges faced by those working in the third sector – such as raising funds and tackling inequality – and the challenges faced by the young boys, girls, coaches and staff we support in Malawi? Do you have the expertise to foster positive relationships with fellow Trustees and charity partners, all in a collective effort to align on the charity’s goals and use the charity’s platform to further the development of young people and communities in Malawi?

Do you embody these values: professionalism, respect, integrity, discipline and enjoyment?

About Bhubesi Pride Foundation

Bhubesi Pride Foundation, BPF, is a youth sport and supplementary education charity supporting communities in Africa, now focused on Malawi. Through non-contact rugby, netball and other sports, we help to empower young people, providing opportunities for education, leadership and community development.

Over the last 5+ years, and in the face of multi-faceted challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, BPF has made significant progress helping to develop several core programs in rural Lilongwe, involving boys and girls in youth sports and integrated life skills activities. To enable this, we’ve worked closely with BPF Malawi – the partner NGO we registered (in Lilongwe in 2017) – to assist with organisational strengthening, policy implementation, improved operational delivery, governance, strategy, data collection and impact assessments. Since early 2022, the NGO’s staffed team has increased from two to 11 (all Malawian), 50+ Malawian youth sports coaches have been trained and over 3,000 young people actively participate in locally-led programming. Alongside in-country stakeholders, we’ve facilitated the construction of a unique sports and education facility on a 7-acre site in rural Lilongwe, on land purchased by the NGO, which is being increasingly utilised by BPF Malawi. Alongside the NGO, we’ve expanded our reach, deepened our impact and we continue to champion sport as a vehicle for positive change.

Our experiences have taught us a lot of valuable lessons about the work we do and, crucially, about our duty to Malawian communities. Future goals include increasing our sustainability, improving governance practices and building long-term partnerships which allow BPF to make even more of an impact on the communities we serve. Strengthening the charity’s relationship with BPF Malawi is also a key focus for us over the next 5 years, enabling us all to fully understand, and respond to, Malawi’s core challenges, and paving a more sustainable road ahead.

Role overview

The Chair will lead BPF’s Board of Trustees, working closely with the Chief Executive to ensure the charity continues to deliver on its mission. This is a pivotal role at a strategically important time, for all connected to our work. You will therefore help BPF shape and refine its next strategy and ensure the Board contributes effectively by supporting the charity’s goals.

Key responsibilities

• Leadership: Provide leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that the charity delivers on its mission and strategic objectives.
• Governance: Ensure strong governance practices are in place, including compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Lead on setting high standards for the Board’s performance and engagement, and appoint new Trustees to bring additional value.
• Strategic planning: Work with the Chief Executive and Board to support the development and implementation of the charity’s next strategy (closely collaborating with, and supporting, BPF Malawi).
• Fundraising and partnerships: Play a key role in helping the charity build long-term partnerships and secure new funding for the charity’s future sustainability.
• Trustee development: Inspire, support and hold BPF’s Trustees accountable for their contributions, ensuring that the Board as a whole functions effectively.
• Advocacy: Act as an ambassador for BPF, raising awareness of our work and helping to grow our profile in the international development and business sectors.

Person specification

Essential:

• Collaborative and inclusive approach: A commitment to working collaboratively with the Board, CEO, staff/volunteers, key stakeholders (e.g. charity partners and BPF Malawi) to achieve shared goals; and an inclusive intent to see that marginalised and vulnerable youth, especially girls and young people with disabilities, are given fair and equal opportunities and rights.
• International development knowledge: Experience in international development, ideally in Africa, with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the sector.
• Accountability and high standards: A high level of personal integrity and a focus on holding others to the highest standards of governance, effectiveness and impact – embodying and promoting BPF’s core values.
• Governance expertise: Proven track record of good governance, including understanding the legal and financial responsibilities of a charity board, bringing an open approach to how governance practices can be strengthened.

Desirable:

• Third sector experience: Knowledge and/or experience of the charity sector, within sport for development, youth empowerment, education or international development.

How to apply

If you’re interested in applying for Bhubesi Pride Foundation’s Board Chair role, please send us your CV and a covering letter by Monday 14th October 2024.

About Us

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is the county's leading conservation charity run by local people for the benefit of local wildlife and communities. We are a part of a UK network of 46 local Wildlife Trusts working to protect and restore nature. Since 1963 we have been championing the views of people who care passionately about our county’s wild places and with your support we can do even more. Our Mission is to protect Nottinghamshire’s wildlife, restore biodiversity and inspire people to act for nature and climate.

East Midlands Environmental Consultants, trading as EMEC Ecology, is a subsidiary of the Trust, providing a one stop shop for ecology, biodiversity, project management and land management services.

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading Limited is also a subsidiary, running cafes, retail shops, conferencing, and a range of events at our Attenborough and Idle Valley flagship nature reserves – plus online retail sales.

All Profit with Purpose from these subsidiaries flows into supporting our charitable work across the county, creating a wilder future for Nottinghamshire.

It is anticipated that the Chair (Designate) will work alongside the current chair for a period of induction and familiarisation before assuming full responsibility for the role.

About the Role:

Chair of Trustees – Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust

We are looking to appoint a visionary Chair, who can help drive forward our ambitious strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to join us in our battle to restore wildlife and create a wilder future for Nottinghamshire. Working alongside our CEO, Paul Wilkinson, the chair will help us continue to grow stronger and increase our impact further.

The new Chair will have exceptional leadership and governance skills necessary to drive the Trust’s mission forward, along with a proven ability to guide a Board of Trustees in fulfilling their fiduciary duties and responsibilities. You will be a strong and collaborative partner to the CEO, providing both support and constructive challenge to ensure the Trust’s strategic direction and operational effectiveness.

We are looking for candidates with a solid understanding of good governance practices and expertise in:

• Providing constructive feedback as a “critical friend”
• Championing inclusive policies
• Track record of organisational management and leadership

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust meetings:

1. Council – 4 meetings per year (in person preferred, online offered where required)
2. Sustainability Committee – 4 meetings per year
3. Other standing committees as need arises – attend each committee at least once per year
4. Local Group gatherings – encouraged to attend (2 per year) 5. Regular meetings with CEO arranged at mutual convenience to include formal annual appraisal and 6 monthly review meetings

For further information, please view the candidate pack attached.

If you have a passion to join us in our fight for nature, then we’d love to hear from you! If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you’ll enquire and learn more.

Recruitment Timetable:

Closing date: 9th October

Interviews: 10, 15 or 16 October

AGM Date: November 6th

How to apply: Applications should be by CV and covering letter to Katherine Wilson, Chair of NWTTL via the apply button.

International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals (IAPWA) is a UK-registered animal welfare charity dedicated to creating a better future for animals in need.

Our first project, established in 2009, is based in Borneo where we provide a lifeline to thousands of dogs and cats every year in need of veterinary care and support. Our companion animal projects and support programmes for other species have since developed in other parts of the world, including Romania, Penang Island, the Philippines, and Tanzania.

The Role

IAPWA is seeking a Paid Advertising Specialist (Volunteer) to significantly grow our digital platforms and fundraising income using Meta Advertising (Facebook and Instagram) and the Google Ad Grant.

This important volunteer role will involve creating, monitoring, and optimising our paid advertisements to drive impactful results for our small charity, including:

• Increasing donations from our individual appeals to raise more funds to support our projects and patients
• Increasing the membership of our Facebook groups to grow our online communities
• Increasing signatures for our petitions to drive impactful change for animals and grow our supporter database

You will be provided with a small, but workable budget and will work closely with senior team members. Whilst there are no set hours for this role, we expect the volunteer to be able to contribute their time flexibly in order to monitor the adverts and optimise them as needed to drive the best results.

Please note: we do not have a paid advertising specialist within the team, so please only apply if you can bring this valuable experience to IAPWA. Thank you.

Trustee Role

 The Developers Club Foundation is seeking dedicated individuals to join our existing Board of Trustees, which consists of 6 individuals. As a not-for-profit organisation, we are committed to supporting the housing and professional development of young adults at risk of long-term youth homelessness. We believe that providing quality accommodation and mentorship can be life-changing for generations to come.

 Role Description:

As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in guiding the strategic direction of The Developers Club Foundation. You will be responsible for ensuring the effective governance and financial stability of the organisation, as well as overseeing the implementation of our charitable initiatives.

 Key Responsibilities:

- Attend fortnightly board meetings and contribute actively to discussions during the setup phase. Meetings will transition to quarterly once the setup phase is complete.

- Provide guidance and oversight on the organisation's strategic direction.

- Review and approve budgets, financial reports, and fundraising plans.

- Support the fundraising efforts of the organisation.

- Act as an ambassador for the organisation and promote its mission and values.

Skills and Experience:

We are looking for individuals with a passion for social impact and a commitment to our cause. Ideal candidates will have expertise in one or more of the following areas:

- Housing or homelessness support

- Fundraising and financial management

- Legal or governance

- Marketing and communications

- Youth development

 Application Process:

To apply for the role of Trustee, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement outlining your interest in the position and what expertise you can bring to the table. 

By joining our Board of Trustees, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young adults at risk of homelessness. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our team.

 Please note that The Developers Club Foundation is yet to receive official charity status, and an application will be submitted once suitable additional Trustees have been appointed. Thank you for your support.

Volunteer Bike Mechanic

Do you have a passion for bikes? Would you like to use your bike maintenance skills to make a positive change in your community?

We’re looking for people with proficient bike maintenance skills to volunteer on our Bikes Beyond Bars programme.

About this role

From repairing a wide range of donated bikes to supporting people after release, we have an exciting variety of roles in our public-facing workshops (Hubs) and prison workshops.

Depending on your availability, skills, and interests, you may feel you can cover one or multiple areas.

Prison-based volunteers:

We need competent mechanics to support the men in our prison workshop as they gain the skills to refurbish bikes. You’ll be working alongside Life Cycle’s Prison Bike Mechanic Tutors at HMP Bristol or HMP Fosse Way.

Hub volunteers:

We’re looking for people with proficient bike mechanic skills to help out in our public-facing bike workshops.

Duties might include: stripping bikes for spare parts and/or scrap, refurbishing bikes ready for sale, supporting staff to sell bikes to members of the public, helping us with our eBay account and generally mucking in to make the project work. You’ll be working on a wide range of bikes.

Supporting people after release:

We also have opportunities for volunteers to work alongside people who have been released from prison, supporting them to fix bikes.

You’ll get the chance to develop your skills, by working on a wide variety of bikes with our friendly team. You’ll also play a key part in helping us achieve our mission; to help people turn their lives around through cycling.

About Life Cycle

Life Cycle is a charity that works with people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds at every stage of their cycling journey, from learning to ride, to building a career in the cycle industry.

In this role, you’ll be working on our Bikes Beyond Bars programme, Life Cycle’s innovative bike recycling project based at HMP Bristol and HMP Fosse Way. Unwanted bicycles are taken to the prisons, where the men learn how to strip down, clean and refit them, giving them a new lease of life.

The bikes are taken to our community Hubs in Bristol or Derby where they are quality assured ready for sale by Life Cycle’s mechanics and our team of volunteers. Anyone can buy a bike, however many go to local people on low incomes, enabling them to get a bike and start cycling.  

‘’Life Cycle, they saved me a bit. I’ve done my City & Guilds whilst I was in prison. With a bit of pride, I tell people I’m a bike mechanic now, a real one.’’

 - Andrew, ex-prisoner.

About you

We’re looking for someone with competent bike maintenance skills, who’s confident working on bike refurbishments with light support from our friendly mechanics. If you’re unsure, please feel free to give us a call.

Due to the nature of the role, you must have an open, non-judgmental attitude and believe in the possibility of change for those who’ve been involved in the criminal justice system.

We wouldn’t be where we are without our volunteers! So if you enjoy meeting people from all walks of life and you’re enthusiastic about Life Cycle’s charitable mission, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply: please apply via our website.