Volunteer Roles in West Midlands
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About WeSwim:
WeSwim is a dynamic and inclusive organisation dedicated to making swimming accessible to everyone. Our mission is to provide dedicated activity sessions for adults with disabilities, in swimming pools across London. With sessions led by friendly volunteers across 5 pools, WeSwim creates a safe space for its diverse communities to be sociable, build confidence and become more active.
Role Overview:
WeSwim is recruiting a new team of Trustees and is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees. As a Trustee, you will play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of our organisation, ensuring effective governance, and supporting our mission to enable every adult with a disability, a local opportunity to be active in, and around, water.
Key Responsibilities:
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Governance: Ensure WeSwim complies with its governing documents, charity law, company law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
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Strategy: Contribute to the development and implementation of WeSwim's strategic goals and objectives.
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Financial Oversight: Monitor the financial health of the organization, ensuring proper financial controls are in place.
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Advocacy: Act as an ambassador for WeSwim, promoting our mission and values to a wider audience.
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Support and Guidance: Provide support and guidance to the executive team, drawing on your expertise and experience.
Who We're Looking For:
WeSwim actively encourages people with disabilities to apply. Applications from individuals with a diverse range of skills and backgrounds are welcome. Ideal candidates will have:
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Passion for Our Mission: A strong commitment to promoting swimming and water safety.
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Professional Expertise: Skills in areas such as finance, fundraising, digital, marketing, law, HR, or nonprofit management.
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Leadership Experience: Previous experience in a governance or leadership role is desirable.
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Commitment: Willingness to dedicate time and effort to fulfill the responsibilities of a Trustee.
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Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with other board members and the executive team.
Benefits:
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Impact: Play a significant role in shaping the future of a growing organisation and making a positive difference in communities.
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Development: Enhance your professional skills and gain experience in nonprofit governance.
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Network: Connect with like-minded individuals and expand your professional network.
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Fulfillment: Contribute to a cause you are passionate about and see the tangible impact of your work.
WeSwim is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and strive to ensure our Board is representative of the diverse communities we serve. We especially welcome candidates with disabilities.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to our mission.
Please send your CV and a cover letter answering 2 questions by 9am 15th July:
?1) What appeals to you about this role with WeSwim? (250 word limit)
2) Drawing on your previous experience, what particular strengths would you bring to this role? (250 word limit)
Interviews are scheduled for 18th & 19th July, remotely.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
With Jesus. With each other. To the edges.
We are passionate about God’s mission and eager to see more and more people become followers of Jesus. For 225 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed across the globe. Often in ways we could not have anticipated.
Founded by William Wilberforce and other members of the Clapham Sect group of activists in 1799, today CMS supports hundreds of people and partners in mission working together across Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. We also train UK Christians for creative, ground-breaking mission in Britain.
Context
With mission no longer being a “West to the rest” endeavour, and as Christianity has flourished in parts of the majority world, we have undertaken a prayerful review of our organisation, in order to discern our mission call for this generation.
We have rediscovered and been re-inspired by the pioneering spirit of our founders. We believe our calling for this time is to the “edges”: to the edges of society, the edges of church and to the edges of our comfort zones. To that end, we have been aligning our organisation and focus to play a catalytic role in facilitating movements of mission to and from these edges.
The Role
Taking a listening and reflective approach, as Chair you will draw out the diverse skills and wisdom among our trustees, ensure excellence in our governance, support the executive leadership in delivering our refreshed vision and play a role in strengthening our links with the Global Anglican Communion.
If you share our passion for following Jesus and making disciples at the edges, bring experience at board level, a highly relational approach and a global perspective, we would love to hear from you.
For more information see the job pack attached. Closing date 14 August.
Do you care about young people and believe in the power of youth work to help shape the future of young lives?
TPP are proud to be partnering with the National Youth Agency (NYA) in the search for two Trustees.
We’re ideally looking for candidates with the following skillsets (no prior trustee experience required):
- A Qualified Financial Management/Accountant – (view to Chairing the Finance and Governance Committee)
- Marketing & Communications
The NYA is the national professional, statutory and regulatory body responsible for qualifications, quality and standards for youth work. Their mission is to transform the lives of young people in England and beyond through the power of youth work. They offer guidance, support, advice, training and standards for youth workers and youth work organisations.
The NYA are looking for two candidates who fully support their vision of a world where every young person can access youth work. They particularly welcome applications from candidates who will help the NYA better reflect the diversity of the youth sector.
By joining their Board you’ll get:
- The opportunity to contribute to the success of a national charity
- The chance to use your strategic knowledge to make a lasting impact
- The chance to meet and work with people outside of your sector
- Full commitment to any Board development required.
- Full induction.
- Reimbursement of any travel costs.
It’s an exciting time to join the NYA as they celebrate their 60th anniversary and embark on a new 5-year strategy to continue being a highly effective, impactful and sustainable organisation for the next 60 years.
Time Commitment
Estimated 1.5 days a month.
The NYA Trustee Board meets 4 x per year (1-2 times in person, otherwise meetings are held virtually). There is an annual staff and trustee strategy day scheduled for 22nd November 2024 which would be highly beneficial for the new trustees to attend if available.
Nb. The Trustee is subject to the provision of all child protection legislation and all policies governing staff that work with children and adults at risk.
To apply for this role, please either reply to this advert putting NYA in the title, with an updated version of your CV or contact Lisa Ross, Matt Adams or Lenrick Greaves via the TPP Recruitment website.
In the first instance you will be sent an information pack with details about the role and recruitment process, but the team are on hand to answers any questions that you may have about the role, so please do get in touch if you would like a confidential discussion.
The closing date for applications Friday 9th August 5.00pm.
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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!
Unwaste.io is a UK based social enterprise using data to create a circular economy for plastic. Our cloud platform, Wastebase, collects data about single-use plastic waste found in the environment. We encourage individuals, communities and NGOs to use our free Wastebase app to collect evidence about the plastic waste they find in their area. We want producers to take responsibility for where their waste ends up. Our data can help them do that.
We’re looking for a UK-based volunteer who can help connect with community organisations in the UK and encourage more people to use Wastebase to support their activities. If you like being out and about, talking to people who want to improve their community and you are interested in improving the environment, this might be the role for you.
Regular tasks
We’ll support you to understand our aims and audience and encourage you to bring your own ideas and creativity to what we do. Regular tasks will involve:
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identifying and engaging with community organisations involved in local clean ups, waste or litter campaigning or plastic free advocacy through Facebook, instagram and TikTok, supported by our Social Media Manager
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joining local clean ups in person to demonstrate the Wastebase app and get people excited about using it
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joining meetings remotely to give demos or presentations about Wastebase, supported by our comms lead
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distributing posters for community groups to use in their local displays
Essential requirements
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willingness and confidence to get out and talk to local groups in person
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access to own car or ability to travel independently with the local area (up to a day trip - we don’t expect you to make extended or overnight trips)
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confidence in public speaking (remote or in person) and engaging people on a personal level
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confidence in using digital tools to make presentations or demos (for example, Google Meet, Google Slides)
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experience in using social media to connect with people or organisations
Desirable requirements
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knowledge of or interest in plastic reduction, waste management or the circular economy
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desire to create positive impact on the environment
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previous experience of working with a community organisation in an engagement or marketing role
Expenses
Unwaste.io will reimburse reasonable travel expenses (including fuel). This could include train travel to meet a community group, for example, plus lunch if out for a whole day. These must be agreed in advance.
Working schedule
We expect our volunteers to join regular weekly check ins - these are usually about 30 mins at an agreed time. Outside of this, we expect you to manage your own time and complete tasks in a way that suits both your schedule and the requirements of the role. This is likely to include some time at the weekends (to join clean ups) or in the evenings.
We are always available to answer questions and offer support and encourage all of our team to ask for help whenever they need it. If you are joining clean ups and events, we will support you to do this safely.
Training and support
We’ll provide you with appropriate training on our app and data management platform, as well as the collaboration tools we use. We’ll also support you to develop your knowledge of plastics and the circular economy, and to build your skills around community engagement (writing, presentation, identifying contacts for example). You'll be supported by our Partnerships and Comms lead and will work alongside our Social Media Manager and Data Volunteer.
If you wish to use this role as a basis for a personal study project or portfolio project, we will be happy to provide you with additional access to our data and digital tools.
Future opportunities
This is an unpaid role and we can’t guarantee any future employment with Unwaste.io. However, your experience as a volunteer would be very valuable if you chose to apply for any future roles with us. We always encourage our volunteers to apply for relevant roles if they come up.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Statutory Duties
1. To ensure the organisation complies with its governing document - sometimes known as a trust deed, constitution, or articles of association.
2. To ensure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.
3. To ensure the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives - the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objectives, no matter how 'charitable' and 'worthwhile' those activities are.
4. To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees' role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
5. To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
6. To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
7. To ensure the financial stability of the organisation.
8. To protect and manage the property of the organisation and to ensure the properinvestment of the organisation's funds.
External Relations
1. Act as an ambassador for the cause and the charity.
2. Maintain close relationships with key stakeholders.
3. Act as a spokesperson for the organisation when appropriate.
4. Represent the charity at external functions, meetings, and events.
5. Facilitate change and address any potential conflict with external stakeholders.6. Introduce the charity to potential supporters and foster new relationships.
Efficiency and Effectiveness
1. Effectively and efficiently, impartiality and objectivity are brought to decision-making processes.
2. Engage and support that all decisions are taken in the best, long-term interests of the Charity and that the Board takes collective ownership.
3. Foster and maintain relationships between the Trustees.4. Work closely with all trustees and the senior leadership team to give direction to Board policy-making and to ensure that meetings are well planned, meaningful and reflect the responsibilities of all trustees.
5. Ensure accountability that decisions taken at meetings are implemented.
Relationship with the Chief Executive and the Wider Executive Team
1. Foster an open and transparent working relationship with the Executive Team – CEO,Head of Operations and Head of Finance. Embed clear lines of communication to ensure the Chair and Board work together.
2. Ensure you develop and maintain an open and supportive relationship within which trustee can speak openly about concerns, worries and challenges.
3. Liaise with the Chief Executive to maintain an overview of the Charity’s affairs
4. Support the Chair conduct an annual appraisal and remuneration review for the Chief Executive in consultation with all other Trustees.
As well as the various statutory duties, any trustee should make full use of any specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the board make good decisions.
The above list of duties is indicative only and not exhaustive. Trustees will be expected to perform all such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role.
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About Us: HavenWeb is a newly established organisation dedicated to empower people to grow their own food while building community. As we embark on our first year of operations, we are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Volunteer Accountant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organization and gain valuable experience in the nonprofit sector.
Role Overview: The Volunteer Accountant will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and compliance of HavenWeb. This position involves managing our financial records, filing annual accounts, and setting up our payroll system. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and a passion for helping a nascent organisation thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and file annual accounts by the September 2024 deadline.
- Assist in setting up and implementing a payroll system.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Support the creation of financial reports and statements.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards.
- Collaborate with the team to improve financial processes and controls.
Qualifications:
- Relevant accounting qualifications or working towards them.
- Experience with filing annual accounts.
- Knowledge of payroll systems and procedures.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Commitment: This is a volunteer position with a flexible schedule. We estimate that the role will require approximately 1 hour per week.
Benefits:
- Gain hands-on experience in nonprofit accounting.
- Contribute to the growth and success of a new organisation.
- Build your resume with valuable skills and experience.
- Be part of a passionate and supportive team.
Join us in making a difference at HavenWeb!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking fundraising staff to liase within the local community to assist in arranging local events/competitions and raise awareness around domestic abuse, You will be confident in communicating with local businesses, building ideas and formulating strategies to raise vital funds whilst also raising the charities profile and bringing community together,
This is an exciting opportunity to build and lead fundraising activities. The fundraising team will be responsible for creating and implementing an innovative fundraising strategy that works alongside our community. Previous experience preffered but not essential and with multiple opportunities for growth,
Responsibilities
- To liase with local businesses/services/organisations to collaborate events
- Raising the charities profile
- Helping to raise awareness around domestic abuse
- Creating oportunities for individuals to pursue interests/hobbies locally
- Empower the comunity to get involved
Experience
- Respect for the confidentiality and self-respect of service users
- Non-judgemental, reliable and patient
- To be friendly, approachable, good communication skills and a good listener
- Knowledge and understanding of (or ability to learn) domestic abuse and the effects on ALL persons
- Confident in communicating with local businsses/ services and organisations
- Organisational and basic admin skills
What you will gain as a volunteer?
- A rewarding experience and opportunity to make a positive difference in the life of someone
- Training enabling you to develop new skills and broaden your knowledge.
- Skills development in support work
- On-going training and opportunities for personal development and progression
- Support
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for non-judgemental, reliable, and patient individuals, who have an understanding (or the ability to learn) about domestic abuse and are confident using the telephone to join our volunteer befriending service. Befrienders will offer emotional support and promote self-care and healthy lifestyle choices to improve wellbeing and help alleviate isolation. The befriender will receive full training and ongoing support and supervision from our coordinator.
responsibilities
- Provide a weekly or fortnightly telephone call/video call or when appropriate face -to face session.
- Providing emotional support, including non-judgemental active listening
- Helping individuals to think about self-care, healthy lifestyle and development of routine
- Supporting individuals to pursue interests/hobbies and opportunities
- Supporting and gently encouraging people to make changes to improve their lives
- Helping individuals to achieve their goals and become empowered.
- To be aware of child and adult protection issues and report these to the Designated safeguarding leads.
Experience
- Respect for the confidentiality and self-respect of service users
- Non-judgemental, reliable and patient
- To be friendly, approachable, good communication skills and a good listener
- Knowledge and understanding of (or ability to learn) domestic abuse and the effects on ALL persons
- Confident using the phone
- Ability to calmly respond to the needs of the individual you are befriending
- Organisational and basic admin skills
What you will gain as a volunteer?
- A rewarding experience and opportunity to make a positive difference in the life of someone
- Training enabling you to develop new skills and broaden your knowledge.
- Skills development in support work
- On-going training and opportunities for personal development and progression
- Support and supervision
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Home Start Birmingham Tameside is a local organisation, under the umbrella of Home Start UK. Home Start offer practical & emotional support to vulnerable families who have at least one child under the age of 5 years.
We are seeking a Finance Trustee to help deal with strategic financial matters.
What will you be doing?
We are seeking a Finance Trustee to help with strategic financial matters. We need someone who can support the manager to keep the accounts and report to the Board. Accounts also have to be prepared for the Independent Examiner each year. Becoming a Trustee is a chance for you to give something back to the community. By using your skills and experience you will be contributing to the strategic management of the charity, so we can continue providing vital support to families.
We are looking for
* Demonstrated financial awareness and knowledge gained through previous work activity.
* Ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders.
* Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
* A willingness to learn.
* Good communication, team-working and interpersonal skills.
* Tactful, diplomatic and be able to build relationships.
We are seeking someone with a proven track record in Financial Management, Strategic Development & Planning.
Time Commitment
Approximately 1 day per month, with flexibility appreciated around the financial year end. There are 6 Board Meetings each year.
Travel limit
Volunteers should live within 15 miles of the centre.
What difference will you make?
The role of the Finance Trustee is so important to us - not only do we need someone to keep us on track financially and keep us viable, but even more significantly, we are looking for someone to help us formulate our vision for the future.
Before you apply
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Home Start application form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Could you help prevent loneliness and isolation for people living with BPD and become a befriender?
- Do you have 1-2 hours a week to give to a service user suffering from BPD and feeling isolated or lonely?
- Can you offer support, through a listening ear and be a positive influence in a service users life to help build self-esteem and confidence?
- Will you enable our service users to benefit from knowing someone is there to listen, be a friend, and check in on their wellbeing?
If you can answer ‘yes’ to these questions, then we would love to hear from you!
Key responsibilities
Your role will include, but is not restricted to the following tasks:
- Carry out weekly checks with the service users you are supporting, this may be over the telephone or via Teams.
- Engage the service user and help empower them
- Help service users to rediscover social skills and confidence by building up and maintaining a close relationship
- Keep accurate records of calls and sessions
- Report any concerns to the Volunteer Coordinator
Skills required
No qualifications or volunteering experience is required, but the following skills are essential:
- Be aged over 18
- Must have lived in UK for 2+ years
- A non-judgemental approach
- Good listening and communication skills
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Respect confidentiality
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Ability to build effective working relationships with service users
- A DBS check and 2 references are required for this role
What we offer
- a comprehensive induction program
- training on safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety and other training relevant to the role
- ongoing support and supervision
- the chance to meet other volunteers and take part in volunteer events
- reimbursement of pre-agreed expenses
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We are a Charity Christian Organization based in Manchester and we are looking for a trustee who will join our board. By becoming a trustee for us mean you will be happy with our aims and objectives.
You must be a born again Christian with either trusteeship experience or any professional background. Someone with no trusteeship experience or no any professional background would be considered also as long as you are happy with our aims and objectives
If this sounds like you, please get in touch with us as soon as possible for more info or to apply.
**NOTE** UK RESIDENCE ONLY *** ANY OTHER OUTSIDE UK APPLICATION WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED ***
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Volunteering for Sense
Our amazing team of volunteers help us run over 100 shops across England and Wales. Every donated item that you sort, prepare and sell helps to raise vital funds to support us in our mission to make sure no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our shops are at the heart of local communities – sharing the work of Sense, and helping to secure support for our life changing work.
What your role will involve
There are a variety of tasks that you can get involved with in the shop, including:
- Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service and a fantastic shopping experience
- Receiving donated goods from members of the public
- Sorting, steaming, tagging and preparing donated goods for sale
- Creating eye catching window and in-shop displays
- Keeping the shop floor well stocked, tidy, clean and organised
- Processing sales and serving on the till
- Promoting Gift Aid and other Sense fundraising initiatives
- Acting as an ambassador for Sense; promoting the shop and Sense in your local community
- Supporting with the recruitment and training of new volunteers
- Following new health, safety and social distancing measures to ensure the safety of everyone
Will the role suit me? Yes, if you are:
- Motivated and hardworking
- Reliable, flexible and willing to do a variety of shop tasks
- A team player
- Friendly and helpful
- Passionate about customer service and enjoy interacting with people
- Respectful of others and their diversity
- Interested in supporting the work of Sense and want to make a difference to people who have complex disabilities and are deafblind.
What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?
- A full induction and ongoing support and guidance from your Shop Manager to make sure you feel confident in your role
- Support to develop new skills, knowledge and experience, in particular of a retail environment, but also skills such as teamwork, customer service, communication and using your initiative
- A reference for other paid or voluntary work (available on request)
- The opportunity to share your existing skills and experience to benefit others
- The chance to meet new people from a wide range of backgrounds and to join a passionate and committed team
- The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to Sense by raising vital income and raising the profile of Sense in your local community; changing the lives of those who have complex disabilities and are deafblind
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.
Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.
We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.
Volunteering for Sense
Our amazing team of volunteers help us run over 100 shops across England and Wales. Every donated item that you sort, prepare and sell helps to raise vital funds to support us in our mission to make sure no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our shops are at the heart of local communities – sharing the work of Sense, and helping to secure support for our life changing work.
What your role will involve
There are a variety of tasks that you can get involved with in the shop, including:
- Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service and a fantastic shopping experience
- Receiving donated goods from members of the public
- Sorting, steaming, tagging and preparing donated goods for sale
- Creating eye catching window and in-shop displays
- Keeping the shop floor well stocked, tidy, clean and organised
- Processing sales and serving on the till
- Promoting Gift Aid and other Sense fundraising initiatives
- Acting as an ambassador for Sense; promoting the shop and Sense in your local community
- Supporting with the recruitment and training of new volunteers
- Following new health, safety and social distancing measures to ensure the safety of everyone
Will the role suit me? Yes, if you are:
- Motivated and hardworking
- Reliable, flexible and willing to do a variety of shop tasks
- A team player
- Friendly and helpful
- Passionate about customer service and enjoy interacting with people
- Respectful of others and their diversity
- Interested in supporting the work of Sense and want to make a difference to people who have complex disabilities and are deafblind.
What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?
- A full induction and ongoing support and guidance from your Shop Manager to make sure you feel confident in your role
- Support to develop new skills, knowledge and experience, in particular of a retail environment, but also skills such as teamwork, customer service, communication and using your initiative
- A reference for other paid or voluntary work (available on request)
- The opportunity to share your existing skills and experience to benefit others
- The chance to meet new people from a wide range of backgrounds and to join a passionate and committed team
- The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to Sense by raising vital income and raising the profile of Sense in your local community; changing the lives of those who have complex disabilities and are deafblind
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.
Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.
We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.
One Million Mentors is a community based mentoring program that empowers young people to become the best version of themselves: building relationships - free of assumption and judgement - where they benefit from another’s experience and perspective and can think bigger, find their own answers and take the next meaningful step into their future.
This 2024, we are in need of volunteers to help our young people in the West Midlands. We recruit, train and deploy volunteer mentors, matching them with mentees and providing high quality support to both so that they are well prepared and can have an effective and impactful mentoring relationship. Our mentoring is one to one, for young people aged 14-25 years old, for 1 hour, once a month, for up to a year.
What will Mentors receive?
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Access to our platform’s mentor resources and online training to help you in your mentoring journey
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To support and create connections in your local community
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A certificate when attending our online Mentor Induction Workshops (optional)
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Develop skills in guidance, listening and empathy
Requirements:
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We ask our volunteers to sign up to our platform and complete some mandatory online training.
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Mentors to have 5 years experience, 2 years experience post graduate or retired / on a career break.
You can mentor your mentee in - person, online or hybrid formats across the West Midlands.
How to apply: Click 'Apply' to be directed to our website so you can sign up and become a mentor today!
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We are looking for volunteer trustees to join the board of Alternatives to Violence Project Britain charity. This is a volunteer role with expenses paid.
Introduction to Alternatives to Violence Project Britain
The Alternatives to Violence Project is a network of skilled volunteers who run workshops for anyone who wants to find ways of resolving conflict without resorting to violence. We work in the community and in prisons.
What difference will you make?
The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) serves people who want to handle conflict well without using or suffering violence, whether physical or psychological. Our trained volunteer facilitators deliver intensive, low-cost, conflict-resolution skills workshops in the community, in prisons and in other settings. We reach diverse communities, attracting people from across a wide spectrum of ages, ethnic backgrounds, and socio-economic backgrounds.
We are looking for new trustees to join our Board.
We are looking for candidates with the ability to think creatively and strategically, and exercise good, independent judgement in helping us achieve our ambitions. Whilst you do not need to have prior non-executive experience, we are looking for individuals with a good grasp of governance and strategic leadership.
Candidates should:
- Understand and accept the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of being a trustee
- Be committed to AVP, its purpose and its values as set out in the constitution, strategic aims and values statement
- Be willing to devote the necessary time and effort to the role of Trustee
- Possess good judgement and independence of mind
- Have good strategic vision
- Be willing to work collectively and effectively as part of a group
Specifically, we are looking for one or more of the following areas of experience and expertise in our new trustees: Safeguarding, Fundraising.
Although you are under no obligation to do so, ideally you would volunteer within this role for a period of a three year term. This will help you get the most out of the experience and provide some consistency for the charity.
Main duties and requirements of the Trustee role
1. Act with integrity and avoid personal conflicts of interest
2. Act jointly with other Trustees
3. Agree to undertake limited projects from time to time dependant on your own specialism
4. Provide guidance on issues in which you have particular expertise
5. Accept joint responsibility for all decisions made by Trustees
6. Consider getting external professional advice on all matters where there may be material risk to the charity, or where the Trustees may be in breach of their duties
7. Act reasonably and honestly, ensuring that discussions and debates are minuted to demonstrate the reasonableness of decisions made
8. Have the best interests of the charity and its beneficiaries in mind at all times
9. Attend all meetings and communicate with the Chair about necessary absences
10. Seek to inform yourself about all aspects of AVP’s work
Measures of success
1. A stable and well functioning Board of Trustees
2. Increase in workshops and Distance Learning opportunities
3. Increased funds and volunteer base
Where you will be working
Mainly at home, or remote opportunity.
All our board meetings are currently held online (4-5 meetings a year). We can occasionally gather for an annual event.
Time
Mostly outside office hours
Estimate of time needed:
1-3 hours / week
Term
Our trustees’ roles have initial term of three years, with the possibility of renewal for further 3 years.
How to apply
To apply for the position of Trustee please send your CV and a covering letter (not more than 2 pages each) explaining why you feel you would be a good fit for AVP and what expertise you could bring to the Board of Trustees.
If you are a volunteer with AVP or any other organisation please also explain how long you have been a volunteer and your duties. All applications will be shortlisted and then if successful invited to an interview via online video call. We will endeavour to reply to all applicants in a reasonable amount of time (1 week is our target).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.