Volunteer Roles

We are recruiting volunteers to coordinate sport and fitness activities to support service users to get active, have fun and move together. Exercising helps strengthens bones and muscles, supports with mental wellbeing, increases self-confidence, self-esteem, and provides opportunities for people to make new friends, try out new sports, activities and learn new skills.

What you will be doing

• Keep a record of attendees, provide feedback and report any concerns to the staff team
• Coordinate a weekly timetable of sports and active games to engage the service users
• General knowledge about wellbeing and how sport affects physical and mental health
• Support the service users to maintain their physical health through exercise
• Support the service users to work as a team
• Plan activities or sports in collaboration with the service users

The skills you need

• Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation.
• Calm and patient approach
• A skilled and qualified sports coach/fitness instructor
• Good communication skills

What's in it for you

• Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
• Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
• Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun

Do you enjoy meeting people and engaging with them? We are looking for volunteers to join our team to provide a friendly face as people arrive at our Services. You will support people to connect with others, make them feel welcome whilst assisting our staff to run services for people in crisis. Get in touch and make a difference!

What you will be doing

• Holding conversations with people using the Service, checking in on their wellbeing and providing a listening ear/friendly face
• Motivate and inspire people to take part in activities
• Support with ad hoc and administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the Service
• Opportunities to deliver activities alongside the staff team and other volunteers
• Work alongside staff to support people living in the service or accessing one of our drop-in sessions
• Welcoming and engaging people using the Service
• Support with preparing light refreshments to create a relaxed environment

The skills you need

• Good communications skills
• Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
• Calm and patient approach
• Maintain discretion and judgement when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential information

What's in it for you

• Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
• Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
• Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun

Music has long been held as an effective and soothing way to help relieve stress and improve mental health. Do you have a passion for playing the guitar and would like to teach others?

What you will be doing

• To facilitate guitar lessons for beginners on a 1:1 basis for approximately 30 minutes or in a small group
• Plan each session, in collaboration with those you are supporting
• Lead on logistics and organisation of the sessions alongside the staff team
• Keep a record of attendees, provide feedback, and report any concerns to the staff team

The skills you need

• Experience teaching playing a guitar and the ability to teach at beginner level
• Good communication skills
• Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
• Calm and patient approach

What's in it for you

• Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
• Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
• Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun

Are you a qualified Yoga Instructor who would enjoy facilitating weekly sessions to help individuals with their general well-being. This is an opportunity for you to share techniques with others.

Practicing yoga has been shown to increase mindfulness not just in class session, but in other areas of a person's life.

What you will be doing

• Design session plans enabling all group members to increase fitness, suppleness and help them relax
• Teach the group yoga postures and breathing techniques which allow a range of mixed ages and abilities to participate
• Inspire and motivate people to attend and get involved in the group activities where possible and encourage the group to help design future sessions
• Keep a record of attendees, provide feedback and report any concerns to the staff team

The skills you need

• Skilled and qualified Yoga Instructor
• Good communication skills
• Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation

What's in it for you

• Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications.
• Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
• Valuing You - Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.

Are you creative, imaginative and have a passion for drama? If so, we have an exciting role for you! Would you like to facilitate a drama session for people who have experienced crisis? We are recruiting for a volunteer who will create a safe space for a group to enhance their communication skills, self-esteem, confidence whilst providing an element of escapism allowing individuals to take on another character through drama and acting.

What you will be doing

• Coordinate and set up a weekly drama class
• Inspire and motivate individuals to participate in the sessions and take a role in planning/designing upcoming sessions
• Create a safe space for individuals to express themselves
• In group workshops, encourage members of the group to connect and relate to each other through acting and drama

The skills you need

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
• Calm and patient approach
• Experience of facilitating drama classes desirable but not essential

What's in it for you

• Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications.
• Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
• Valuing You - Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.

Help us support families to get the right education for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

We are recruiting voluntary positions to join our Board of Trustees. 

Who we are

We are IPSEA, a national charity that works to ensure that children and young people with SEND receive the educational support they are legally entitled to. Since IPSEA was formed in 1983, we have helped to improve the education experience of thousands of children and young people with all kinds of SEND. We do this by providing free and independent legal advice and casework support, undertaking policy work and delivering training on the SEND law framework. 

The impact of our work can be life-changing. If the needs of children and young people with SEND are properly understood as a result of a thorough assessment, if the necessary provision is put in place to support them, and if that support is delivered in a suitable school, college or other setting, they are significantly less likely to experience multiple fixed term and/or permanent exclusions, end up out of education for long periods, experience mental health problems, end up “NEET” (not in Education, Employment or Training) or enter the criminal justice system.

Who are we looking for? 

We wish to recruit new trustees with complementary skills to those of our current Board members. Applications are encouraged from all ages and backgrounds. Whether you’re an experienced trustee or want to take your first step at Board level, we want to hear from you. 

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse identities, including people with disabilities and those from other under-represented communities, particularly those with lived experience of the SEND system, either as a child or as a parent/carer. We are also interested in hearing from people with expertise and skills in one or more of the following areas (although this is desirable and not essential): 

• Advice services/helplines management 
• Volunteer management
• Audit
• Digital & Cyber Security
• Charity law & regulation
• Data protection
• PR and Media Relations
• Human Resources Management 

What’s involved? 

As a trustee, you will:

• Receive an in-depth induction programme, training and reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
• Have the opportunity to make strategic decisions and develop new skills 
• Get the opportunity to network with senior professionals
• Contribute to ensuring that children and young people with SEND receive the education they are legally entitled to

The expected time commitment is six trustee meetings per year (meetings are held on weekdays in central London or at IPSEA’s office in Takeley, Essex with the option to join some meetings virtually via video conference), usually one strategic planning/training day and some other ad hoc time for occasional meetings and events. 

Next steps 

Visit our website to download our trustee recruitment pack, and to apply. 

Deadline for applications: 9am on Friday 2 August 2024

Interviews: week beginning 12 August 2024

Action Syria works with local partners to make sure Syrian communities have the medical care and education they need, every day, and when emergencies strike. Our vision is one where Syrians can build their lives with health, opportunity and hope. Action Syria is looking for a new Board Chair to lead our dedicated and skilled Board of Trustees. Alongside the typical qualities expected for the role, the following areas of expertise are sought in particular: fundraising & networking.

The new Board Chair will play an instrumental role in supporting Action Syria’s growth for the remainder of the organisation’s three-year strategy (2023-2026) and beyond. This is a very exciting time to join and shape the organisation to ensure maximum impact on Syrians affected by conflict, displacement, and natural disaster.

Job title: Chair of the Board of Trustees

Term of office: Up to three terms of three years. There will be a three-month trustee probation period following appointment.

Remuneration: Unremunerated. Out of pocket expenses incurred in the course of duties may be claimed.

Time commitment: At least 2 days/month. The Trustees serve on a voluntary basis, and meet four times a year in London, with the occasional ad hoc call, as required, in between.

How to apply:

If you would like to receive an Information Pack on how to apply, please send a CV in confidence to Nick Shanks at Harris Hill via the apply button

For an informal and confidential conversation about the position, please contact Nick at the above address with your contact details, and suitable times to chat.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 5th August 2024

Both Action Syria and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Event Volunteers for a Family Farm Day on Monday 12th August.

We are looking for a wonderful team of volunteers to help run our Family Farm Day in the centre of London this summer! Exact location to be revealed soon, it is in Zone 1.

Volunteer jobs on the day include: Cuddle Corner, gift shop, front desk, taking donations, helping with the animals, and set up / take down of the amazing event space.

Whilst the event is live from 12pm – 5pm, we would need volunteers to be there earlier to help set up, and pack up at the end of the day, as well as help run the event.

If you can help us for the whole day, then fabulous! We’d also love to hear from you if you can help out for only a few hours – any time you can give is greatly appreciated. 

If you’d like to be part of this wonderful, one off event, please get in touch as soon as possible with your availability on the 12th August.

Online Tasks:

- Find secure and reliable websites to post ads

- Post ads

- Social media campaigns and fundraising

- Newsletter and website development

- Human Resources

Requirements:

- College diploma or University degree

- Minimum 6-month commitment (up to 1 year)

- Basic English language skills

- Passion for international development and education

- Career goals aligned with IHF's mission

Benefits:

- Certificate of completion

- Letter of recommendation

- Leadership and management skills

- Practical NGO experience

- Global network connections

- Monthly per diem (increasing every 3 months)

Note: A clean criminal background check (less than 1-year-old) is required.

Foundations is generating and championing actionable evidence that improves services to support family relationships. Could you lead this work as their new Chair?

Location: London

Time commitment: 1-2 days per month

Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 19th August

Who we are.

Foundations was formed in December 2022 when The Early Intervention Foundation (EIF) and What Works for Children’s Social Care (WWCSC) formally merged, bringing together two sister organisations with a shared mission to use high-quality evidence to improve the lives of vulnerable children.

Foundations reflects the best of the two previous charities and focuses on providing support at the earliest possible stage, remaining deeply rooted in children’s social care practice. By bringing together the talents of both organisations, they have created a unified new team focused on delivering an exciting new strategy.

Over the next five years, Foundations will prioritise five major themes, with an eye always on generating actionable findings that can shape and improve services. These five areas are:

• Supporting parenting
• Strengthening family networks
• Domestic abuse
• Relationships for care experienced people and the service and practice models that underpin all of this
• Service and practice models

This strategy means that Foundations will make long-term investments to find out what works in these fields, focusing on depth over breadth.

Who we are looking for.

The Chair is central to Foundations’s work. They will lead the Board and Chief Executive to ensure Foundations is a high-impact charity, able to generate and champion actionable evidence that improves services to support family relationships for the most vulnerable children.

Foundations need a chair adept at forming and maintaining positive connections and networks in support of the work. The new Chair will be equally at home in conversation with families and frontline services as with the media, funders, or government.

The Chair needs to nurture a light-process, high-impact culture for an organisation increasingly focused and determined to generate actionable evidence about what works.

Foundations’s Chair will:

• Ensure the charity delivers the strategy that Trustees are committed to and that there is continuity in delivering a high-performance culture.
• Lead Trustees in holding the executive team to account for the charity’s mission, providing support and challenge.
• Act as a spokesperson and ambassador – representing Foundations where needed in meetings with central government officials and Ministers, chairing events and developing relationships with people who can help us achieve our impact.
• Review objectives and key results for the Chief Executive, providing coaching support, feeding back on their performance and leading on Chief Executive recruitment if there is a vacancy.
• Facilitate Trustees to actively participate, share divergent views and reach decisions as part of the organisation’s governance. Ensure that the business of Board committees is performed well by respective committee chairs.
• Chair meetings of the Board so they are conducted efficiently and effectively, ensuring that the charity is properly governed.
• Ensure the Board fulfils its duties to ensure the sound financial health of the charity and that the Board’s performance is best serving the impact Foundations is working to achieve.

The new Chair will have:

• Deep interest and personal commitment to improving the quality of foundational relationships for the most vulnerable children.
• Knowledge of the political and policy context of early intervention and children’s social care.
• Extensive experience successfully leading an organisation in a relevant field, with the ability to share this experience as a coach and mentor.
• Act as a prominent and credible public voice for a field of social policy or research and a persuasive champion for causes.
•  Experience of contributing to a high-performing board and organisational governance, recognising the boundary between the role of trustees and an executive team.
• Understanding of the financial, structural, and people dimensions of leading an organisation and a commitment to a culture of excellent performance.
• Familiarity with What Works Centres and a commitment to high-quality impact evaluations, and the important role of Randomised Controlled Trials.
• Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders across a wide range of organisations, including government, to secure sustainable funding.
• Demonstrable experience of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

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 at 9 a.m. Monday 19th August

�� Opportunity Awaits

International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is on the lookout for skilled experts and adult students passionate about FUNDRAISING, MARKETING, and GRANT WRITING. Proficiency in English, Swahili, Thai, or Bahasa Indonesia is a requirement for this unique opportunity. Whether you're an experienced professional or a university student seeking an internship, IHF invites you to make a global impact from the comfort of your home.

�� Why Volunteer with IHF?

• �� Connect with diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds while contributing to the brighter future of children worldwide.

• �� IHF, an award-winning International Non-profit, has been active since 2001, offering a reputable platform for impactful volunteering.

• �� Volunteer at your own pace, whether it's an hour a month or a daily commitment.

�� Our Two-Fold Mission

• Educate Impoverished Children: Activate their highest potential and foster healthy, loving communities.

• Educate Global Citizens: Provide real-life experiences, online and in person, about the realities of impoverished communities, practical skills for aiding efforts, and the value of diverse cultures.

�� Teams Awaiting Your Expertise

�� Fundraising Team

�� Grant Writing Team

�� PR Marketing Team

�� Sponsor-Donor Drive & Relations

�� Application Requirements

Please provide the following:

- Country of residence or driver's license

- Police clearance for countries requiring it (such as Kenya)

- Date of graduation, name of institution, department, and diploma category (undergraduate, two-year degree, master's)

- A photo of your diploma or further details if your diploma is not available

Our dedicated team will reach out to you within 24 hours.

�� Internship Opportunities

University students seeking valuable experience can explore internship opportunities within IHF's dynamic environment.

�� Join IHF - Where Your Skills Transform Lives!

Embark on a journey to create a positive impact globally. Your expertise in fundraising, marketing, and grant writing can make a significant difference. Apply now and be part of IHF's mission to create a brighter future for children around the world! ��

�� Are You Ready to Elevate Your Impact?

IHF invites passionate individuals, both experts and learners, to join our dynamic Fundraising & Grant Writing Team. Volunteer globally from the comfort of your home, dedicating as little as an hour a month. Your contribution, big or small, will help children reach for a brighter future.

�� About IHF

• IHF, an award-winning International Non-profit, has been actively making a difference since 2001.

• Our mission is two-fold: To educate impoverished children, activating their highest potential, and nurturing healthy, loving communities. Additionally, we educate global citizens through real-life experiences, both online and in person, fostering an understanding of impoverished communities, practical skills, and the value of diverse cultures.

�� Why Join Our Fundraising & Grant Writing Team?

• �� Global Impact: Connect with diverse cultures and backgrounds while contributing to a brighter future for children.

• �� Learning Hub: Acquire real-world experiences in fundraising and grant writing, regardless of your level of expertise.

• �� Sponsor & Donor Relations: Engage in meaningful relationships that drive positive change.

�� Active Teams Seeking Your Support

• �� Fundraising Team

• �� Grant Writing Team

• �� Sponsor & Donor Relations

�� Application Requirements

Please provide the following:

- Country of residence or driver's license

- Police clearance for countries requiring it (such as Kenya)

- Date of graduation, name of institution, department, and diploma category (undergraduate, two-year degree, master's)

- A photo of your diploma or further details if your diploma is not available

Our dedicated team will reach out to you within 24 hours.

International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals (IAPWA) was founded in 2009 and aims to provide protection and improve the welfare of animals in need. 

We have recently relaunched our Auctions for Animals online fundraising events and are searching for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team to help source donations. Ideally our volunteers will have some experience in generating donations/prizes for fundraising events, or will be happy to spread the word within your local community and collect new or preloved donations for us. 

Tasks will include:

• Identify suitable avenues for donations, creating and building relationships with our supporters and donors and helping to promote IAPWA within your local community.

• Assist with the running of our monthly auction events via our Auctions For Animals Facebook Group, eBay and Vinted shops.

Ideally you will;

• Enjoy promoting our charity within the community and help to generate a regular stream of donations. 

• Have experience of using Google Workspace or willingness to learn.

• Be able to work independently and use your own initiative.

• Offer 1-3 hours per week (hours can be fully flexible)

• A passion to help raise funds for animals in our care

What we can offer you;

• Training and support from our Retail Manager and our Auction Team

• An opportunity to build your CV skills and develop your knowledge and experience.

• A chance to help increase the awareness of the important work we do at IAPWA.

• A fully flexible role that can fit around your schedule via remote working.

Ascendancy Partnership Trust (APT) is a newly formed multi-academy trust (MAT) with deep community roots across the Berkshire area, composed of a family of SEN schools all specialising in learning difficulties. Our mission is to provide the best possible education for children and young people with additional and complex needs in both special and mainstream schools.

We have exciting opportunities for volunteer Trustees to join our newly formed board. We are seeking interest from volunteers with senior level generalist experience and also volunteers with a background in HR or marketing and communications. 

The Board of Trustees works with the Executive Leadership of the Trust ensuring that the strategic direction, vision and ethos are compliant with its objectives as well as company and charity law.

The time commitment for Trustees is approximately six to ten evening meetings per academic year. These can be attended virtually.

In return we offer:

· A rewarding volunteer role where you can make a difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs

· Training to support you in the role

· An opportunity to enhance your leadership and interpersonal skills and gain non-executive, strategic experience

· A fulfilling and enjoyable chance to work with our talented team and contribute to our success at the beginning of our Trust journey.

Come and join our amazing team!

APT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff and volunteers of APT are required to undergo safeguarding checks which include reference checks and an enhanced DBS check.