Volunteer Roles in West Midlands

While gaining invaluable experience in Content Creation, practice your passion within real-life scenarios. 

Join a group who aspire to think big, have fun, and create work that stands out. We’re looking for a passionate dedicated individual to join our team, who will play a key role in the growth of our brand messages and visions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating contents for our digital channels.

If you are enthusiastic, passionate and are excited to contribute your content creation skills to a meaningful cause, join us. Together, we can create a positive and lasting impact in our community.

Responsibilities
Create attention-grabbing contents.
Work well with collaborators in our creative and marketing teams.

Requirements
Strong verbal, written, and organisational skills.
Dedicated and willing to learn.

Please note the role is a voluntary position and could be entirely remote. Any incurred reasonable expenses will be paid.

ABOUT TESYouth
TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a NFP social enterprise which focuses on improving the rate of youth employment, through volunteering, interactive and skill-based workshops, work-experience and training programmes. Together with our strategic partners, we collaborate with organisations to provide youth to develop their skills, and to assist in achieving their career aspirations.

                      While gaining invaluable experience, practice your passion within real-life scenarios. 

Join a group who aspire to think big, have fun, and create work that stands out. We’re looking for a passionate dedicated individual to join our team, who will play a key role in the growth of our brand messages and visions. The ideal candidate will assist us to conduct research and gather information on various projects.

Responsibilities
Conduct relevant research, gather information on various projects
Write research reports
Working closely with the communications team

Requirements
Good attention to detail.
Strong verbal, written and organisational skills.
Self-starter, dedicated and willing to learn. 
Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

Please note the role is a voluntary position and could be entirely remote. Any incurred reasonable expenses will be paid.
 
ABOUT TESYouth
TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a NFP social enterprise which focuses on improving the rate of youth employment, through volunteering, interactive and skill-based workshops, work-experience and training programmes. Together with our strategic partners, we collaborate with organisations to provide youth to develop their skills, and to assist in achieving their career aspirations.

Tanzania Development Trust (TDT) works in some of the poorest parts of Tanzania, helping people to lift themselves out of poverty by funding small projects that meet their essential needs.  

It sponsors 40-50 small rural development projects p.a. in Tanzania, mainly in the areas of clean water, girls' education and small income generating activities. It also has 3-4 larger, longer-term projects. Its primary function is fundraising, although it provides general project management and business advice where appropriate. 

Around half of its income comes from individual donors, and half from Trusts & Foundations. It helps villagers in Tanzania who lack the capacity and language skills to present their projects to international donors, conducting project appraisals and monitoring project outcomes on their behalf. The projects are implemented by the villagers themselves, or by small local contractors.

TDT is run entirely by volunteers (17 regular volunteers in the UK and 16 local representatives in Tanzania). It has no paid staff, premises or overheads, so 100% of all money raised goes directly to projects in Tanzania.

We are looking for additional Trustees who can help us to grow by identifying potential donors, increasing awareness of our activities, and strengthening our project selection and monitoring procedures.

We would like at least one of the new Trustees to help us with fund-raising by piloting more innovative and creative approaches. Experience of living or working in Tanzania is not essential, but to improve the Board’s racial diversity we would like at least one of the new Trustees to be of Tanzanian origin or have strong connections with East Africa.

The Trustees are all unpaid. Although their main job is the overall direction of the business, they can become involved in day-to-day operations if they so wish. We all work remotely, which helps us to engage with our local representatives in Tanzania in everything we do.

The work we do is immensely rewarding. You would be joining a close-knit organisation that is growing and adapting to meet the needs of a changing world, where helping poor people to help themselves is of paramount importance. 

A Little About Us!

Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organisation. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.

Why we need you!

Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organisation. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!

Youth Advantage UK is looking for someone who can take us to the next level, helping to mange efforts of becoming a registered charity.

Requirements

• Charity registration experience or good knowledge on registration of charities 
• Note taking and record keeping experience 
• Trustee relations experience 
• A good knowledge of UK law particularly relating to charities and volunteers

Responsibilities

• To register the organisation as a charity with the Charity Commission and manage or carry out the associated work 
• To manage the organisations legal affairs 
• To support trustees 
• To ensure the constitution is adhered to 
• To keep records of trustee meetings 
• To maintain official records
• To ensure the organisation is acting properly in accordance with its purpose and constitution 

What we offer!

Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organisation who is looking to help young people in the UK.

UK-based peacebuilding charity seeks interns to become actively involved in programmes, providing meaningful assistance to the organisation as it carries out its mission.

Concordis International is a UK registered charity which runs peacebuilding programmes in Central African Republic, Sudan and South Sudan.

Our vision is for every community affected by armed conflict to have the resources they need to manage future conflicts peacefully.  Concordis works alongside those involved in or affected by armed conflict, helping them find workable solutions that address the root causes of conflict and contribute to lasting peace and economic development.  We’re committed to finding solutions that benefit women as well as men, young and old, those in armed groups as well as those who chose not to take up arms, national governments as well as civil society. 

Concordis welcomes applications from potential interns who have: 

• An interest in peacebuilding at a conceptual level and a curiosity about how it works in practice 

• A relevant masters degree in international relations, development studies, conflict analysis or similar (some of our interns work with us while completing their masters) 

• Professional level French and English (Arabic would be a bonus) 

Position: Programme Intern  

Location: Working from home (interns are welcome to join team meetings when in London) 

Duration: 6 months, minimum three days per week.  Working hours can be flexible and we are able to accommodate different time zones. 

Remuneration: Volunteer; there is no salary or stipend, but Concordis will reimburse reasonable expenses including a small daily lunch allowance of £5/day.

Training: Concordis will ensure interns receive a high level of relevant experience, including training from senior members of staff 

Closing date: 18th August 2024 

Start date: mid-late September 2024 

Reporting to: Programme Development Manager & Operations Manager 

Overview: Programme interns work directly with the Concordis programme teams on all aspects of designing, implementing and evaluating peacebuilding programmes. The main areas of work in which interns are involved include research, conflict analysis, media reviews and report writing.  Interns monitor international and regional institutions and grant making organisations for funding opportunities.  Programme interns may also be asked to acquire new skills or to work with new technology and will be expected to take their turn in tasks such as monitoring the security of teams on the road. 

Concordis seeks to build relationships of trust and respect, considering this to be at the heart of successful peace processes.  The work of all members of the Concordis team is required to conform to and advance such an approach. 

Applications: Please send a covering letter and two page CV  

In your covering letter, please explain: 

• Why you would like to work with Concordis International. 

• How your skills and experience will be of assistance during the internship. 

• Your proficiency in French, English and Arabic. 

• How you hope to see your career develop in the future. 

• When you would be available to start an internship 

• How you would plan to combine working at Concordis with your other time commitments. 

ROLE DESCRIPTION 

Your internship role within Concordis will be shaped by what is happening on Concordis programmes during the six months you spend with the organisation and by your interests, experience and abilities.  As a team, we rely on each member to contribute their skills to our work and we will look to make the most of what you have to offer, while at the same time giving you opportunities to develop new skills and to challenge yourself. 

You may be asked to carry out research and analysis into countries in which we are active, guided by our research managers and following our research methodology.  Your role may include assisting with the development of project proposals, monitoring international news outlets and researching potential new project areas.  You may be asked to help with monitoring and evaluating our programmes, working with the programme managers and programme officers to understand and capture results from our programme activities. 

You may also be required to give practical, logistical and administrative support to the programme team to which you are allocated, including helping to set up data collection systems, analysing the data collected, preparing and sharing reports, liaising with project partners, preparing for dialogue or training sessions, translating peacebuilding material and taking notes at internal and external meetings.

You will attend team meetings and programme update meetings where you will hear from the Director of Programmes and other members of the programme teams, giving you the chance to understand what is happening on the programmes and to ask questions about any aspect of peacebuilding.

You will be asked to research sources of funding and may be involved in drafting applications for funding, including generating ideas for new programmes that meet the needs of communities and donors.

You may be required to attend external meetings, seminars and conferences and to contribute to website and social media content.  You will be given opportunities and time to attend virtual training on peacebuilding and related topics. 

The internships are designed to give you concrete experience in research, programme management and funding within the international development sector.

The role will require you to work virtually with our UK team, with programme teams in one or more of the countries in which Concordis operates and with your fellow interns.  If you live in or are visiting London, we will be delighted to welcome you to join some team meetings in person.

Age UK Birmingham teams up with the Dementia Carers Hub to offer specialized groups that include vital peer support, activities, and awareness sessions for those looking after people with dementia.

Volunteers are essential in running these weekly groups, leading activities, and helping to create a friendly atmosphere. Tasks include setting up the room including refreshments, guiding discussions, organizing activities, and keeping track of attendance.

Volunteering:

Volunteers should enjoy working in a team, be dependable, and be eager to support older individuals through enjoyable activities and meaningful interactions. This opportunity not only allows volunteers to make a real difference in the lives of dementia carers but also provides personal growth through training and community engagement

• For our Monday Erdington and Wednesday Sutton Coldfield groups, the ideal people for this role should have qualities like empathy, patience, and friendliness. While some knowledge of dementia is helpful, it's not mandatory and training in dementia skills will be provided and encouraged.
   
• For our Thursday Oscott group, where the group is for people with dementia and their carers, in addition to above, experience of working with or caring for someone with dementia is essential.

Additionally, volunteers will have their travel costs and any relevant expenses covered, and will undergo necessary background checks for everyone's safety.

Locations and time:

• · Erdington, Pype Hayes United Reformed Church – Monday 10:00 – 12:00
• · Sutton Coldfield United Reformed Church - Wednesday 13:00 – 15:00
• · Perry Barr, Old Oscott Community Centre - Thursday 11:00 – 13:00

VOLUNTEER ROLE Dementia Carers Hub

Lead the board of EPIC Restart Foundation and empower people to restart positive lives after gambling harm.

• Location: Remote, with online meetings and once a year in person in the North East / North West
• Time commitment: The equivalent of 1-2 days a month
• Closing date: Monday 9th September

EPIC Restart is a charity founded in lived experience of gambling harm, delivering transformational programmes that change lives.

Our small team works closely with people in recovery, the National Gambling Support Network and expert delivery partners to pioneer innovative programmes that are empowering people across the UK to rebuild their lives after gambling harm. We also build crucial awareness of recovery support pathways and work to break down the stigma around gambling addiction.

We are responding to a significant gap in the availability of longer-term recovery support, and we are respected for our empowering approach that has lived experience at its heart. Our EPIC Restart Community is a powerful lived experience online network offering inspiration, learning and connection, and our intensive support programmes, Restarting Lives and Woman. Empowered, provide life-changing events, personal development opportunities and person-centred recovery coaching.

Our small team has directly supported over 600 individuals since we launched our pilot programme in May 2021, and we have reached over 20,000 more people through our online and outreach activities. We have recently embarked on a new two-year strategy, aiming to become a Centre for Excellence for gambling harms recovery, delivering transformational programmes with measurable, proven impact as well as influencing stakeholders and policymakers to increase the support available to those recovering from gambling harm.

Our founding Chair, Robert White, is stepping down after three and a half successful years. EPIC Restart is now seeking a new Chair to lead the Foundation into the next exciting phase of development and growth. Our Chair of Trustees will lead the board to shape the strategic direction of EPIC Restart, ensuring robust governance while acting as an ambassador and fostering strong relationships between the board, executive team and key stakeholders.

Who we are looking for.

As our new Chair, you will have proven leadership experience, strategic vision, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a passion for our mission and values. You will bring charity governance experience and strong commercial acumen and will lead and develop our board, bringing energy, enthusiasm and a proactive commitment to the role. Our new Chair will be excited about strategy development, board dynamics, building a relationship with our Chief Executive, Sharon Parr, and supporting people in restarting their lives after gambling harm.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and inspire others, apply now to become our next Chair of Trustees and help us continue to transform lives.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close on Monday 9th September.

We are seeking to recruit a new Treasurer on the Board of Trustees for S.A.L.V.E. International with a minimum commitment of 8-12 hours per month (which can be evening and weekends) based in the UK.

S.A.L.V.E. International is a small International Development charity registered in the UK and Uganda. Our ethos is “Support And Love Via Education”. We support children living and working on the streets of Uganda to have a brighter future.

At S.A.L.V.E. we believe:

- No young person should have to live or work on the streets

- Young people who have lived and worked on the streets deserve the chance to fulfil their potential

- Young people on the streets should have trustworthy, supportive adults around them

With the generous help of our supporters, S.A.L.V.E. works with children on the streets of Jinja, Uganda, so they have the opportunity to leave their difficult pasts behind them and move forward, towards a brighter future.

We have Drop in Centres and Street Outreach services for children currently living on the streets. We offer short-term residential care in our Halfway Homes or Drug Rehabilitation Centre to help a child to transition off the streets, and follow up care and support for when a child has been resettled home to their family. We also offer educational support, or business skills training where assessed to be needed to help a child to settle home successfully. 

What does the Board Treasurer role involve?

You will join our Board of Trustees in the UK and work alongside our CEO, Chair, staff teams and Ugandan board, to help S.A.L.V.E. International to thrive and increase our impact.

The term of office for our board is four years (which is renewable) – however it is possible for someone to step down, resign or take a sabbatical within this time period, should your circumstances change.

Practically the role will involve:

● 8 to 12 hours a month.

● Attending 4 board meetings per year (these are on a weekend in the daytime. The dates are set at the start of each year and they will normally consist of three virtual half day meetings and one face to face whole day meeting per year).

● Our board has 3 committees that meet virtually once per quarter between board meetings. These are Finance, HR and Governance and Fundraising and Communications. As treasurer you would chair the Finance committee, with the option to join any other committee alongside this if you wish and are able to.

● Responding to emails (where relevant), liaising with the CEO, Chair and other board members as needed, and championing any areas of S.A.L.V.E.’s work in which your knowledge, skills, experience and time available allow.

We also believe that it is highly beneficial for board members to visit the programme in Uganda at least once every four years to understand the work in greater depth, share their skills and to meet with team members and service users. Assistance towards your flight costs may be available, based on an application from the trustee.

Treasurer specific responsibilities:

As treasurer of the board you would also be responsible for:

• Ensuring the charity maintains proper accounts by overseeing and providing guidance to the staff members who do the day to day bookkeeping work.

• Reviewing the charity’s financial performance.

• Reviewing and presenting financial reports to the board in a clear format to help the board understand the charity’s financial position.

• Advising the board on how best to carry out its financial responsibilities.

• Liaising with professional advisors, S.A.L.V.E. staff and with the charity’s independent examiner/ auditors as needed.

• Overseeing the internal audit of our annual accounts.

• Reviewing policies for finance, security of assets and investment.

• Ensuring that the charity has robust and effective financial controls in place.

Essential skills for the treasurer:

• Have experience in finance/accounting. You might hold one of the following financial qualifications: ACA - Chartered Accountant, ACCA /CACA - Certified Accountant, CIMA - Chartered Management Accountant, or CIPFA.

• Have proven experience in communicating well with different stakeholders.

• Have the ability to review and develop strategies, policies, procedures and systems to ensure that S.A.L.V.E. is following good practice in line with the UK Charity Commission.

• Be solution focused and creative in their ability to approach problems.

Other desirable (but not essential) skills:

• Have experience of successfully working internationally and/ or with people from different cultural backgrounds.

• Have experience of using XERO software.

• Have previous experience within the charity sector and be able to evidence their enthusiasm and dedication.

• To encourage diversity on our Board we would especially welcome applicants who are originally from Uganda or have strong ties to Uganda, but are now based in the UK.

How to apply: Please email a copy of your CV and a 1 page cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role, highlighting how you meet the requirements and any key skills or experience you would bring to the role. Please also specify in your cover letter if you would be interested in being considered for being a general trustee if you were not selected for the role of treasurer.

Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 5th August 2024

 Interview dates: Likely to be week commencing 12th August 2024

About StreetVet

StreetVet is a growing, award-winning, national charity, committed to providing free vet care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness and to keep pets and owners together to maintain their unbreakable bond.  StreetVet relies on its team of over 500 vet and nurse volunteers in twenty four locations around the UK to deliver free veterinary treatment and services, funded by grants, partnerships, corporate and individual donors.  Since its inception in 2016 the charity has treated more than 2,800 pets.

Role Description

StreetVet is looking for a volunteer with in-depth knowledge of Google Analytics (GA4), Google Tag Manager, and Google Grant Ad Campaigns to help monitor and report on StreetVet’s current performance and to make and implement any recommendations to increase performance and drive more donations.

As a Volunteer Google/Digital Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in helping the marketing team develop the StreetVet website to generate further donations and help them take advantage of the monthly Google Ads Grant budget to drive an increase in awareness of the charity and the vital work we do as well as driving donations to StreetVet.

This position is suited to someone who uses Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Google Ads on a day-to-day basis to be fully aware and up to speed with regular changes and updates across all the platforms.

You will single-handedly help support StreetVet’s patients and their owners who are experiencing homelessness by increasing awareness of the charity and helping to drive more donations, allowing us to continue our work across the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

· Helping to ensure that GA4 is set up correctly, and connected to the website and any other platforms that need to be monitored to ensure clear reporting.

· Support with the creation and launch of new campaigns with specific goals, target audiences, budgets and strategies.

· To support with technical issues.

· Collaborate with the team to help with SEO, monitoring key metrics such as impressions, clicks, conversions, cost per click, and return on investment to support the team with analysing the performance of campaigns.

· To provide a plan/structure that enables the team to utilise Google Grants and work with the team to implement this project.

· To help the team with the backend of their WordPress Website and Donation Platform to ensure all tracking is correct and working with GA4.

Skills/qualifications required

• Strong understanding of GA4, Google Console, Google Ads, and Google Grants.
• Ability to read and analyse data confidently to help inform and support the marketing team with their campaigns.
• Ideally, a good understanding of WordPress and where Google Analytics integrations need to sit on the backend of the website to increase performance and make recommendations for changes.
• Good communication and a team player.
• Curious mindset – if you are unsure, the ability to independently research, reflect and feedback to the team.

· Willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort to meet the responsibilities of the post. 

Benefits:

• Develope further knowledge, understanding and experience in Google Grants, Google Ads, Analytics, WordPress and GA4 within a not-for-profit organisation.
• Be part of a dedicated and fun team with one mission to help the pets of those experiencing homelessness.
• Gain valuable experience within a not-for-profit environment to be able to add to your portfolio that demonstrates your technical abilities to future employers.
• Fast and agile learning opportunities. 
• Experience can be used for future reference requests.

We are looking for an ambassador and spokesperson for the organisation! We would like someone that is interested in leading the Board in providing strategic direction, setting overall policy, defining goals and evaluating performance against agreed targets. 

Additionally, the roles involves:

• Ensuring that Action Hampshire complies with charity and company law and its own Articles,
• Chairing and facilitating board meetings, ensuring good decision-making and follow up, and a culture of collective responsibility and decentralised leadership
• Fostering respectful relations within the Board and across the organisation that reflect Action Hampshire’s values and ensure clarity on the respective roles of staff and trustees
• Bringing impartiality and objectivity to decision-making
• Enabling the development of the board of trustees including induction, training, appraisal and succession planning
• Developing and maintaining good relations with key stakeholders as appropriate.

With the Chief Executive:

• Planning the annual cycle of board meetings and other general meetings where required, including Annual General Meetings
• Enabling all sub committees and any ad hoc working groups to report their work and any recommendations to the Board
• Agreeing agendas for board and general meetings
• Building a strong relationship with the Senior Leadership Team
• Enabling Trustees to engage regularly with staff and contribute appropriately in supporting their work
• Ensuring, through regular contact, the support and appraisal of the performance of the Chief Executive, including their professional development
• Membership of appointment and disciplinary panels

Our Interim Chair says, "I was an admirer and user of Action Hampshire’s services for many years as a CEO of a local charity, and for the last 6 years have been involved as an Action Hampshire Trustee. At a time when the voluntary and community sector, and the people they serve are under severe pressure, Action Hampshire’s promotion and support for a healthy, vibrant sector has never been more needed.

Trustees and staff share a vision of community-led action; the power of true partnership; the channelling of voluntary effort; and of public service defined by its values and directed at offering hope and practical support to the most vulnerable.

Our Trustees are diverse, focussed, clear about our role, supportive, deeply committed to the work of Action Hampshire, and very proud of our brilliant staff team.

We are a year into the delivery of our 3 year strategy, moving towards financial sustainability, a uniquely coherent identity, and a healthy and supportive staff culture in which people feel in control of their work; and we’re aiming to use all the benefits of technology to become more digitally smart, connected, informed, efficient and so even more effective.

If you share this vision, have the sort of leadership qualities we describe, and if, like us, you are inspired by Action Hampshire’s history and potential, we would love to hear from you."

Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community.

We are looking to recruit an Activities Organiser for the Worcester and District Group. As our local group Activities Organiser you’ll play a crucial role in developing and planning activities and events with your local group. You’ll be responsible for creating and coordinating an annual calendar of events and making sure they’re run safely and effectively to make the most impact. You’ll take a lead role at events on the day and inspire your fellow volunteers to get involved.

In this role you’ll be able to develop your organisation, communication, administration and negotiation skills. 

Time commitment

We estimate this role will need around 2 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

About you

You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers.

You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services.

You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the local area the group to carry out this role.

Apply 

1. Read through the role description carefully

2.Please apply online

The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

Job Title:  Member of the Listed Buildings Advisory Committee

Seeking volunteers with a special interest in the Conservation of Historic Places of Worship for the Methodist Church’s Connexional Listed Buildings Advisory Committee.

Do you have expert knowledge of the ecclesiastical historic built environment? Non-conformist architecture and heritage? Expert knowledge of the conservation of our fixtures of architectural and historic significance? Or knowledge of Methodist liturgy and worship in a historic Place of Worship? Do you want to be part of an expert group and use your skills and gifts to help reimagine and re-purpose our historic places of worship for growth and sustainability? 

About the role

The Listed Buildings Advisory Committee (LBAC) is a long – established Committee of the Methodist Church whose primary purpose is to fulfil the responsibilities set out by the relevant Standing Orders (980) and statutory responsibilities and provide expert knowledge on all matters relating to historic church buildings.

Members of the Committee reflect a wide spectrum of interest; some are professionally concerned with the conservation of listed buildings, others have a special interest in the history of Methodist chapels and churches, or archaeology, whilst others are Methodist ministers or church members.

Strong emphasis is placed on a church being the people of God and the Calling of the Methodist Church with the building being there to serve a living church within a changing community. Membership of the LBAC therefore reflects the balance between the need for rigorous conservation and the necessary adaptation of listed church buildings to meet changing needs.

Sympathy with these aims is desirable but membership of the Methodist Church is not essential. 

About You

As a member of the LBAC you will contribute to the review, evaluation and recommendation process for proposals relating to works of alteration to listed buildings owned by the Methodist Church. The primary duty is to provide expert guidance and advice on conservation and development of historic church buildings and have a specialist knowledge in one or more than one of the following areas:

· knowledge of the history, development and use of Methodist chapels;

· knowledge of Methodist liturgy and worship;

· knowledge of archaeology;

· knowledge of the history and development of architecture and the visual arts; and

· experience of the care of historic buildings and their contents.

We advise you to review the candidate pack, the role description and person specification ahead of completing and submitting your online expression of interest form. The candidate pack includes some useful information about our processes. 

Please note that where appropriate, successful nominees will be asked to undertake further checks, including references and a DBS check.

Indicative Recruitment Timetable:

Closing date: August 25th 2024: 23:59

Shortlisting Date: August 30th 2024

Interviews Date: September 13th 2024

Provisional appointment start date: 20th September 2024

This is a voluntary unpaid position; however, some additional expenses can be agreed. All appointments shall be notified to the relevant amenity societies and statutory bodies.

Erase Meso, a UK-based charity dedicated to raising funds for mesothelioma research, is seeking a skilled and experienced Grant Writer to join our team on a freelance basis. The successful candidate will work closely with our team to identify, research, and apply for relevant grants to support our mission.

Responsibilities:
- Research and identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government entities.
- Develop and write compelling grant proposals and applications.
- Collaborate with the team to gather necessary information and documentation for applications.
- Manage the grant application process, including deadlines, submissions, and follow-up communications.
- Maintain a detailed database of all grant opportunities and application statuses.

Qualifications:
- Proven experience in grant writing, preferably within the non-profit or healthcare sectors.
- Excellent written communication and research skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with mesothelioma or cancer research funding is a plus.

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV, detailing your relevant experience, and examples of successful grant applications you have written.

About Erase Meso:
Erase Meso is dedicated to raising critical funds for mesothelioma research, a terminal cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Our mission is to improve treatment options and find a cure for this devastating disease.

Are you always ready with a smile?

Are you a "people person"?

Purpose of the role?

People with a learning disability or additional needs are often isolated and excluded from mainstream leisure and social activities.  Our adult citizens want to enjoy social & leisure activities with their friends, and by giving just a little time each month, you can help them do that.

What would I be doing?

You will help us to support a small group of people to enjoy a variety of activities including:

· Going to a local café or browsing the shops

· Going to the pub, restaurant, or cinema

· Activities such ten-pin bowling, visiting a park or attending a local event.

This is a nice, light touch way to make a difference, have fun and gain valuable experience. Expenses are reimbursed.

What do I need?

To be a volunteer you need to be

· Friendly

· Calm and patient

· A good listener

· Accepting of people who may be different to you

· Happy to chat

· Willing to learn and act within guidelines set out by Midland Mencap

· An enhanced DBS check and references will be required

.       No experience of support work is needed.

When and where do you need me?

· Once or twice a month in the Coventry area

· Days and times to be arranged with the group (may include evenings and weekends)

What’s in it for me?

As one of our valued volunteers, Midland Mencap will offer you:

• The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities

and their family carers

• Any training and development that is needed

• The chance to develop your skills and gain experience

• The opportunity to meet new people and be part of a diverse team

• Support within your role

• Agreed out-of-pocket expenses

• Lots of appreciation for your amazing contribution

• Positive wellbeing from doing something great

• Improve career opportunities by adding your volunteer role to a CV