Arts, Culture And Heritage Volunteer Roles

The Culture House (CH) is a bold new community-initiative which will make the heritage landscape of the UK more diverse and inclusive. It will tell the story of the British Somali, East African and Black communities who have put down roots in the UK over the past decades but remain on the fringes of the national cultural consciousness. The core activity of CH is to preserve tangible and intangible Somali cultural assets and present them to diverse publics, in the community’s authentic voice. By doing this, it will illuminate their complex and varied experiences and their evolving multi-layered identities, exploring and revealing narratives of origin, displacement, migration, and adaptation.

CH has five components: 

1. Heritage displays and exhibitions: Culture House has a large collection of heritage items, e.g., paintings, sculptures, traditional and contemporary household artefacts, working implements, ornaments, clothing, and books from and about black communities and artefacts will be expertly preserved to withstand the rigours of life as display items. 

2. Resource space: This space will hold resources on Somali heritage, e.g. books, leaflets, stamps, posters depicting facets of Somali heritage and culture. 

3. Learning space: We will offer heritage lectures, demonstrations, workshops, readings (poetry/ prose), oral history presentations etc. 

4. Archive: Culture House has more artefacts in its collection than it can display at one time. Non-displayed items will be preserved and stored in a physical archive. 

5. Online platform: This will help expand reach significantly and make the heritage offering accessible to a wider public across the UK and beyond, including those who cannot physically travel to us. 

Role Overview
Culture House is looking for a highly motivated, creative, and dynamic individual to join our team, and help support our ambition to provide people of all ages with the opportunity to participate in high quality Somali and black culture, heritage, and arts activities, displays and exhibitions in London. We are seeking an individual that will assist the Culture House team by providing effective administrative support, relaying key information to visitors of current exhibitions and confidently supervising visiting tour groups. The successful candidate will be comfortable meeting and engaging with a wide range of audiences to support the daily running of Culture House and be able to answer any enquiries in a helpful and friendly manner. They will use their passion for arts and heritage to promote the learning and understanding of Culture House’s exhibitions, displays and events to clients.

Keys Tasks and Responsibilities

• Work with Culture House to raise awareness of Somali/ East African culture and increase participation in Culture House programmes.
• Assist the Anti-Tribalism Movement to provide effective and efficient administrative support across different functions of Anti-Tribalism Movement to efficiently run Culture House.
• Support the Learning Officer in running tour groups at Culture House for young people and adults of all ages and abilities, many of whom may have little or no previous experience of arts. 
• Liaise with the Learning Officer and Operations Director to deliver of future events and programmes at Culture House
• Contribute to the planning of events, exhibitions and learning activities
• Be a point of contact for incoming enquiries through telephone and general emails. 
• Ensure client enquiries are handled in a professional and timely manner.
• Work in close collaboration with culture House team to continually improve clients' experiences
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy in matters relating to the team, procedures, financial details and security. 
• Become familiar with and then always following the Culture House Safety Policy 
• To act always in the best interest of the Culture House
• Any other duties as reasonably required. 

As an organisation Culture House will:

• Give you the opportunity to develop new and existing skills and gain experience volunteering in a charity 
• Provide a full induction and training for volunteer role to introduce you to how the organisation works and your role in it 
• Refund reasonable travel and lunch expenses (Please note receipts must be provided) 
• Provide a named person who will meet with you regularly to support you in your role by regular meetings with your assigned person who will provide informal feedback 
• Explain the standards we expect; to encourage and support you to achieve and maintain them 
• Be flexible in relation to your volunteering hours, recognising your need for holiday time and other commitment 
• Honour the time commitment, you have agreed to give us and not to expect more from you unless offered and agreed 
• Provide a reference 
• Provide adequate training and ensure you know what to do to stay safe, in accordance with our Health and Safety policy 
• Try to fairly resolve any issues or difficulties you may have whilst volunteering before they become problems. In the events of unresolved problems, to offer an opportunity to discuss the issue in accordance with the problem-solving policy 
• Following up on any feedback or questions you may have regarding your involvement as a volunteer.

Application Deadline: 15th February 2025

Award-winning charity Lewisham Music is seeking a dynamic and passionate Chair of Trustees to lead our Board.

This voluntary role is an opportunity to provide strategic leadership, governance oversight, and advocacy for a vibrant youth charity that brings the transformative power of music to thousands of young people across Lewisham and beyond.

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled leader with:

• Proven experience in leadership or governance, ideally in the charity, arts, or education sectors.
• Strong financial and strategic expertise.
• A commitment to inclusivity, community engagement, and the power of music to change lives.

As Chair, you will work closely with our talented team and Board to shape our future direction, support our incoming CEO, and ensure we continue to thrive as a sustainable and impactful community charity.

The role of the Chair of Trustees

As Chair of Trustees, you will lead Lewisham Music’s Board, ensuring the charity delivers its mission and strategy effectively.

Key Responsibilities...

Strategic leadership:

• Collaborate with the CEO and Board to set vision, priorities, and long-term strategy.
• Ensure decisions align with objectives and monitor progress towards goals.

Governance and oversight:

• Chair Board meetings, set agendas, and foster an inclusive, effective governance culture.
• Ensure legal compliance, risk management, and robust policy development.

Advocacy and fundraising:

• Represent Lewisham Music to funders, stakeholders, and the community.

Financial stewardship:

• Approve budgets and financial plans, ensuring long-term viability.
• Monitor accounts and oversee key liabilities and assets.

CEO support and development:

• Build a strong relationship with the CEO, providing guidance, support and conducting performance reviews.

Staff and trustee development:

• Lewisham Music Chair Recruitment Pack January 2025• Foster a positive, inclusive culture and ensure the Board has the necessary skills and diversity.
• Assist with leadership recruitment as needed.

South East London Music Hub:

• Serve as a Director of SEL Music Education Ltd, the new ‘parent company’ for South East London Music Hub.

What qualities and experience are we looking for?

We are very open to where the new Chair comes from in terms of professional experience/career.

However, we are seeking a passionate and skilled leader with:

• Proven leadership experience (and ideally governance/board experience), preferably within the charity, arts, or education sectors.
• Strong financial management expertise, with the ability to oversee budgets, financial planning, and long-term viability.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to navigate complex personnel, political or social issues with diplomacy and tact.
• Strong crisis management skills, with the ability to lead calmly and decisively in challenging situations.
• A compassionate, inclusive leadership style, with high emotional intelligence and a commitment to fostering an equitable and supportive culture.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience building positive relationships and consensus.
• An understanding of Lewisham and it’s diverse community.

What is the commitment?

• Chairing full board meetings every two months in person. 6-8pm (usually Mondays) at Lewisham Music’s offices above The Fellowship Inn in Bellingham, SE6 3BT.
• SEL Music Education Ltd. Director meetings, 1-1.5 hours online once every 3-4 months.
• Regular email and phone contact with the CEO, as well as annual performance review meetings.
• Reading of agendas and papers sent out in advance of board meetings. Usually sent at least one week in
• advance.
• Additional reading of documents and emails in between board meetings and on a general basis to support the CEO.
• Attending some events, gigs, and concerts when you can.
• Potentially joining a committee which fits your interests/skills- they meet every 2-4 months for 1-1.5 hours, online.
• Attendance at an occasional board ‘away days’, maximum 1 per year.

Length of appointment

The chair and trustees are initially appointed for a 3-year term from the date of the first full board meeting they attend. Trustees can be re-appointed up to a maximum of 6 years.

Please head to our website for more details about the role and to apply.

Lewisham Music is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Heritage Crafts is currently looking for Trustees with the skills and experience to enable it to grow as an organisation and to help it to deliver projects which meet its strategic aims, including greater recognition for heritage craftspeople.

Who we are

Heritage Crafts (a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered as ‘The Heritage Crafts Association’) was set up in 2009 to support, safeguard and celebrate heritage craft skills in the UK. We are currently funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund thanks to money raised by National Lottery players.

The role

Deadline: Friday 28 February 2025

Heritage Crafts was set up in 2009 to support, safeguard and celebrate heritage craft skills in the UK. We are currently funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund thanks to money raised by National Lottery players.

We are currently looking for additional Trustees (voluntary, part time) with the skills and experience to enable us to grow as an organisation and to help us to deliver projects which meet our strategic aims, including greater recognition for heritage craftspeople and better access to craft education and training.

Please note that prior Trustee experience is not compulsory, with support to be made available for less experienced candidates.

We are particularly looking for Trustees skilled or experienced in any of the following areas and with an enthusiasm to bring these skills to bear for the benefit of the organisation:

• Lived experience of heritage crafts
• Cultural / educational sector policy
• Advocacy / campaigning
• Public relations / media liaison
• Charity law / commercial law
• Fundraising (bid writing and/or philanthropy)
• Human resources
• Research (academic or commercial)

However, we will also consider applications from exceptional individuals with other skills and enthusiasms, especially those with a particular insight into an under-represented community within the UK.

Travel Radar provides high quality and relevant news across the Commercial Aviation & Air-Travel sectors. Having grown rapidly since 2015, we've gone on to become one of the leading providers of Aviation News available online. With an ever-growing remote team of over 50 staff, we bring exciting and interesting travel news 24/7 from around the globe to a reach of over 20 million users.

Our mission to change how travel is seen involves showing people how to make their journeys as fulfilling as possible through providing the latest news and how to improve journey quality.

We're on the lookout for a Social Media Manager to head up a range of exciting work including:

• developing creative and engaging social media strategies for our platforms;
• managing the day-to-day handling of all social media channels such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube, adapting content to suit different channels;
• overseeing, planning and delivering content across different platforms using scheduling tools such as Buffer and Meta Business Suite;
• developing, launching and managing new competitions and campaigns that promote Travel Radar and the brand;
• forming key relationships with influencers in the aviation and air-travel space across the social media platforms;
• managing and facilitating social media communities by responding to social media posts and developing discussions;
• researching and evaluating the latest trends and techniques in order to find new and better ways of creating and measuring social media activity;
• managing, motivating and coaching junior staff such as social media executives or assistants;

We're on the lookout for someone who can totally own the work Travel Radar does across social, developing the BEST content across the platforms we operate on. We have strong roots in social, and a loyal community, with UNLIMITED potential to grow the work currently being done. You might be a BSc/BA student fresh out of Uni with ideas, an experienced social mastermind looking to tackle a new challenge, AvGeek that loves the community or perhaps a current student looking to 'learn on the job' and get stuck in. Regardless to your background, if this sounds like a good fit, we'd love to hear from you!

Please Note: This role is voluntary (unpaid) at this moment in time but you will have a small budget for campaigns, access to the latest tools and a personal range of perks to benefit from:

�� Flexible workload - give time as and when you can each month

��Fully remote - we can supply a laptop/desktop device or virtual machine if required

�� Lunch & Travel Expenses covered for physical working (such as attending events and conferences)

✈ Discount Program with 3000 retailers from travel to shopping to car insurance

�� Great Training and Learning Resources including a fully funded CPD Level 3, 5 or 7 accreditation

�� Latest Tech including free Office365, Grammarly Premium, Adobe Photoshop and Canva Pro. These may be used both for Travel Radar and personal work

Commitment per Week: 2-5hrs per week

Reports to: Chief Content Officer

Gatwick Aviation Museum is seeking enthusiastic Volunteers to join their friendly front of house and coffee shop teams.

The Museum welcomes a wide variety of visitors each year, who are able to enjoy the varied collection of incredible aircraft and exhibits on display.

The Museum is currently open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays although we regularly welcome groups of all ages for tours and events during the week or in the evenings. We also host a number of different events throughout the year from car shows to cinema nights and open for extended periods during the School holidays.

We want every visit to our museum to be a very special one. As our visitor numbers increase, we need the support of additional volunteers to join our friendly team who go out of their way to ensure our customers have a memorable experience. Duties will include:-

• Welcoming visitors and selling entry tickets and memberships;
• Serving customers in our coffee and gift shop;
• Providing information about the museum and exhibits to visitors;
• Taking telephone calls and enquiries;
• Helping to keep the museum clean and tidy;

You don't need prior experience as training will be provided. Just bring your enthusiasm, be keen to learn and feel confident in a customer facing role.

Stori Brymbo:
A 300 Million Year Journey

NATURE - INDUSTRY - PEOPLE

Are you interested in joining Brymbo Heritage Trust as a Trustee and helping to bring Stori Brymbo to life?

Brymbo Heritage Trust is the charity set up to deliver this unique heritage visitor attraction and community hub opening in 2026. We value diversity and are delighted to welcome applications from anyone interested in joining our passionate and experienced Board of Trustees to help us deliver this incredible project.

This is a voluntary role and you would be expected to attend 12 Board meetings per year as well as dealing with emails and reading papers prior to each meeting.​

We are currently looking for two new trustees to join us. The closing date for applications is 17th February 2025 and we will then interview. A full induction programme will be provided to new trustees to ensure that you are warmly welcomed and supported​

Play a key role in leading the Keats-Shelley Memorial Association as our next Chair of Trustees, to support the preservation and development of the Keats-Shelley House and Museum in Rome, and a range of programmes and events in both Rome and the UK.

Applications close at: 9 a.m. Monday 17th February 2025.

Location: London (with occasional travel to Rome)

Time commitment: At least 1 day per month

About the Keats-Shelley Memorial Association

The Keats-Shelley Memorial Association (KSMA) was founded in 1903 to maintain and support the Keats-Shelley House, an 18th-century Palazzo, at 26 Piazza di Spagna, Rome, now a Museum devoted to the English Romantic poets – John Keats and Percy Bysshe Shelley and their circle, including Lord Bryon and Mary Shelley, especially those associated with Italy.

The Association is also responsible for maintaining the graves of Keats, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Joseph Severn and Edward Trelawny in the non-Catholic Cemetery at Testaccio.

The Keats-Shelley House is open to the public and performs an educational and cultural role in the life of Rome. The Museum houses one of the world’s most extensive collections of memorabilia, letters, manuscripts, and paintings related to Keats, Shelley, as well as Mary Shelley, Byron, Wordsworth, Robert Browning, Elizabeth Barrett Browing, Oscar Wilde and others. The Keats-Shelley House in Rome offers outreach programmes, lectures, and events and organises a poetry competition for Italian school students.

In the UK, the Association publishes a bi-annual journal, ‘The Keats-Shelley Review’ and periodic newsletters. It organises a range of events such as lectures, poetry readings and dramatic presentations. It also organises the annual Keats-Shelley Prize and Young Romantics Prize for poetry and essay writing. Annual awards ceremonies usually take place in London.

The Association plays an important role in Anglo-Italian cultural relations.

About the role

The Association is a UK-registered charity with a Board of Trustees and three Sub-Committees in the UK for The Keats-Shelley Prizes, Acquisitions and Investments.

The UK Board has 19 Trustees, including the Chair. The Rome Sub-Committee has 16 Members. The Chair of the Rome Sub-Committee is an ex-officio member of the UK Board and a Trustee.

Following a highly successful seven-year term, Sir Ivor Roberts, will be stepping down from being Chair in April 2025 and so the Board of Trustees now seeks a new Chair to succeed him.

As an ambassador and public face of the Association, you will lead the Board and work collectively for the benefit of the Association, for its long-term sustainability and to fulfil its charitable aims.

Who we are looking for

We are keen to encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates who can bring different skills and perspectives and come from a wide range of backgrounds.

In addition to having a strong interest, passion and commitment to the Association and its work, we seek someone with:

• Experience in chairing boards, high-level meetings or senior groups in a commercial or income-generating environment with sound independent judgement.
• An understanding of financial management and the financial and legal duties, responsibilities, risks and liabilities of a charity.
• An interest in Anglo-Italian relations.

We are also looking for someone who is comfortable in an ambassadorial role with the ability to bring added value to the charity through connections which could be in diplomatic, government or financial circles, and willingness to use networks to advance the Association.

Being able to devote the necessary time to meet the responsibilities of the role, including travel and attending events and meetings in the UK and Rome will be vital and whilst knowledge of Italian would be useful, it is not essential.

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 17th February 2025.

Do you enjoy making people feel welcome? Do you love to engage and chat with people, young and old? Come and join the Visitor Experience Team and help us to provide an engaging day out for our visitors.

What is the role? 

As a Welcome Host you will be joining the Visitor Experience department, greeting visitors and sharing the stories of our exhibits.  The RAF Museum’s vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story - the people who shape it and its place in our lives. The RAF Museum Midlands welcomes thousands of visitors of all ages from all over the world. Our Welcome Host volunteers help us make their visit engaging and impactful, creating special moments and memories within the unique setting of our museum.

What will I be doing?

-Meeting and greeting our visitors, providing a warm welcome to the museum

-Providing a point of contact to interact with visitors throughout their visit, sharing information, providing directions, and answering any questions

-Presenting a positive image of the Museum to all visitors

-Discussing our exhibits and sharing the RAF story with visitors.

-Sharing our handling collection of uniforms, helmets and other historical items

There may also be opportunities to get involved with other visitor-facing interactions such as supporting public events when time allows.

This role will be perfect for you if you are…

-Keen to interact and engage with our visitors

-Enthusiastic and personable

-Happy to work as part of a team

-Punctual and reliable

-Comfortable undertaking a variety of tasks

-Knowledge of our subject matter is useful, but not necessary.

If there are adjustments, we could make to support you in this role e.g. ensuring seating is available, do please let us know. Some front-of-house volunteers may be requested to be outside for some/all their shift – if this would be problematic for you, again do please let us know.

How much time would I need to commit?

We are ideally looking for a minimum commitment of two shifts a month, but this is flexible depending on personal circumstances.This is a seven day a week opportunity, with morning (9:30-13:15), afternoon (13:15-16:00/17:00) and whole-day shifts available.  Which shifts you choose is entirely your own decision, depending upon your own availability. 

What we offer you:

· Become part of a great team of volunteers and staff 

· Make new experiences and meet new people

· Improve your communication skills

· Volunteer tickets for certain events 

· Discounts in our gift shop and café 

· Travel expenses reimbursed up to £14.50 per day, in line with our policy 

· Free entry to a wide selection of other museum and heritage sites and exhibitions nationwide. 

. Free onsite parking for volunteers

What happens next?

You will be invited to a Welcome Day to learn more about the role, with the opportunity to speak to current volunteers. The Welcome Day will take place on 7 March 2025.

We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.

We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons.

Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.

We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace.

The Personal Assistant role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to:

• Gain experience in the Third Sector.
• Develop their skills and management experience; or just simply 'give something back to their community'.

The role provides you with flexibility and autonomy at work. Where necessary, specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing organisation of meetings and appointment
• Organising events and conferences
• Managing databases
• Implementing and maintaining procedures and administrative systems
• Liaising with staff
• Miscellaneous tasks to support the team.

General tasks

• Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.

Essential:

• You will need to have good written skills.
• Well-organised, proactive, and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
• Good time management
• To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
• Strong team player
• Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed.
• Able to participate at least 12 hours a week (2 days, 6 hours each day)

Desirable

• Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Excel.

The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours of commitment per week across Monday and Friday.

Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.

Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer

Expected hours: No less than 12 per week

Benefits: Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

This is an exciting time for the Society of Genealogists. With membership income rising and funds available for development, it now seeks to shape its future through a new strategic plan.

Core to that plan is the Society’s desire to continue to play a central role in the development of genealogy in the UK, for professionals and amateurs alike.

The Society is always interested in hearing from individuals who would like to join as trustees. All we ask of trustees is that they bring their knowledge and passion to the challenge. In return, we can offer an opportunity to help shape the future of the Society.

Whether you are just starting out on your family tree or have many years of experience in this field, we would love to hear from you.

Background

The Society of Genealogists (“the Society”) is an educational charity founded in 1911 and is custodian of an extensive and exciting collection of diverse historical and modern, physical and digital records. The Society’s staff and volunteers include experienced and knowledgeable genealogy professionals, with remarkable knowledge and experience of genealogy. 

Chair of the Trustees

The Chair of the Trustees may serve a maximum of three terms of two years before being required to step down. Following the successful tenure of the present Chair, the Society is seeking to recruit the next Chair commencing from the AGM in July 2025, to continue to lead the Society in its continuing ambition to deliver a rewarding research and membership experience to all of its members in the UK and internationally; ensuring it continues to be a thriving organisation through the next stage of transformation and explores opportunities for growth.

We welcome applications from anyone regardless of disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion or socio-economic background.

This role will best suit a candidate who resides in the UK.

Please note that this role is voluntary and unpaid.

Job Description

Role: Chair

Term of Office: up to 6 years, with renewals every 2 years.

Purpose: To chair the Board of Trustees of the Society of Genealogists, ensuring that the charity runs legally and is provided with firm strategic direction.

Responsibilities (specific to the role of chair):

• To represent the Society and act as its spokesperson at external and internal functions, meetings, conferences, exhibitions.
• To lead the Board of Trustees in setting and monitoring implementation of the Society’s Strategy.
• To monitor the performance of the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), including a formal annual review against objectives.
• To oversee, or directly manage, the selection of new trustees from time to time to maintain sufficient trustees with the appropriate mix of skills.
• To plan, in consultation with the CEO, the annual cycle and set agendas for the Board of Trustees meetings, the AGM and any extraordinary meetings.
• To chair and facilitate meetings of the Board of Trustees and associated special meetings/committees.
• To provide support and delegate assignments as necessary to the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees.
• To provide direction, support and impartial objective advice to the Board, individual Trustees and the Society as a whole covering: policymaking, liaison with honorary officers and with chairs of other committees.
• To liaise with the CEO in order to maintain an overview of the affairs of the Society, and to provide support as appropriate.
• To participate in personnel management grievance and disciplinary matters as defined by the personnel policies of the Society.
• To support and contribute to the development of the Board of Trustees, facilitating succession planning, change and conflict resolution.
   

Essential Skills/Qualities:

• Knowledge and experience of the voluntary and community sectors; understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship.
• To work at all times with integrity, objectivity, and honesty.
• Awareness of the commercial realities of a not-for-profit organisation and ability to balance the variety of requests from membership while ensuring financial stability.
• Proven leader with insight, independent judgement, and ability to think creatively in order to drive the development and realisation of the Society’s strategic vision.
• Experience in a board or senior executive role, leading teams and chairing efficient decision-making forums, through effective communication and interpersonal skills including impartiality, fairness, good listening skills, a willingness to speak out where necessary with tact and diplomacy, and an ability to respect confidence and confidentiality.
• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the Society.
   

Desirable Skills/Qualities

• Understanding of the genealogy sector/market and the Society’s respective position therein.
• Experience in overseeing IT/digital projects and / or multifaceted change programmes.
• Experience in analysis of competitive position.
• Familiarity with and experience of reviewing financial accounts, budgeting, and financial controls.
• Demonstrable ability to develop a strong public profile amongst SOG members and in the genealogy community and to provide a strong contribution to fundraising from donations, grants, and legacy-giving.
   

General Responsibilities (with all Trustees):

• To ensure that the Society complies with its governing document (including pursuing its objects as defined therein), charity law, company law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• To ensure that the resources of the Society are applied exclusively in pursuance of its objects.
• To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees in giving firm strategic direction to the Society, including setting overall policy, defining goals, evaluating performance against agreed targets and implementation of decisions made by the Board of Trustees.
• To safeguard the reputation and values of the Society.
• To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the Society.
• To ensure the Society has financial stability and aims to deliver profits to reinvest in its services.
• To protect and manage the property of the Society and the proper investment of its funds.

See inside our Collections storage facility - closed to the public - and help us prepare to move our collection to a new facility

What is an Inventory volunteer?

The RAF Museum has many items in its collection which are not currently on display. Our inventory volunteers will ensure that we have an up-to-date record of all the items in our reserve collection, their purpose and condition, to help us prepare to move from our current store outside Stafford to a new storage facility in Cosford. This is a weekday only opportunity.

This role sits within the RAF Museum’s Midlands Development Programme which will transform our museum and our impact on the local community through a series of phased projects – engaging audiences who may not obviously identify with the RAF story by finding common interests and histories which link them. As part of this project, we are planning a new learning centre, outdoor spaces, collections hub and major exhibition.

What will I be doing?

The Inventory Volunteer role could encompass various tasks, which might include:

· Assessing objects’ condition

· Measuring and weighing items

· Undertaking cleaning as required

· Object photography

This role is perfect for you if you…

· Are curious and eager to learn

· Pay attention to detail

· Have a light and careful touch

· Are happy working as part of a team

· Are organised and able to keep accurate records

How much time would I need to commit?

Ideally a half day (09:00 to 12:00 or 13:00 to 16:00) once a week, although other arrangements can be considered on a case-by-case basis. We would ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of 20 volunteering sessions. This is a weekdays only opportunity.

What's in it for me?

· Becoming part of a great team of volunteers and staff

· See and handle objects from the RAF Museum’s collection not on public display

· Learn about object conservation

· Discover more about the history of the RAF

· Gain behind-the-scenes experience within the heritage sector

· 25% discount at our retail outlets and café[KS1] 

· Travel expenses reimbursed up to £14.50 per day, in line with our policy

· Free entry to a wide range of museums and heritage sites across the UK.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Friday 7th March.

Location: The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 St, Royal Arsenal, London SE18 6HD

Lead the future of Woolwich Works as Chair of the Board. Home to world-class companies like Chineke! Orchestra and Acosta Dance Foundation. Woolwich Works is London’s newest cultural hub in the iconic Royal Arsenal. We’re seeking a visionary leader passionate about the arts, with strategic expertise and a commitment to diversity, to guide this exciting charity through its next chapter. Join us in shaping an inclusive, thriving cultural landmark for Southeast London and beyond.

Who we are.

One of London’s largest cultural and live event hubs, Woolwich Works, is a multi-disciplinary venue across multiple buildings in the historic Royal Arsenal in Woolwich. The landmark venue opened in September 2021 and was recently named London’s ‘best new culture spot’. The exciting, ever-changing programme of entertaining and inspirational live performances includes cutting-edge contemporary music, award-winning stand-up comedy, theatre, dance, cabaret and everything in between.

About the role.

The Chair of Woolwich Works will provide strong and empowering leadership to the Board and the organisation, ensuring capable and effective decision-making that underpins stability, growth and development. You will ensure the effectiveness of the Board by maintaining clarity of vision, a focus on key strategic issues, and robust governance practices. As a critical friend and mentor to the Chief Executive, the Chair will offer challenge, counsel, and support, fostering a productive and collaborative relationship while respecting executive responsibility.

You will also oversee the renewal of the Board, shaping its composition, and maximising the contributions of individual Trustees to create a supportive and effective environment.

Who we are looking for.

We seek a senior leader with a proven track record of serving on a Board as a Chair, Director or Committee Chair. You will have strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, enabling you to serve as an effective ambassador for Woolwich Works and engage stakeholders at all levels. Your strategic, commercial, and financial acumen will support the Trust’s development as a self-funding and commercially sustainable organisation.

You will lead and inspire the Board, chairing meetings effectively while ensuring a focus on governance and strategy. Your ability to balance governance responsibilities with the operational demands on the CEO will be crucial, acting as a “critical friend” through mentorship and constructive challenge. You will navigate political relationships with tact and diplomacy, raising Woolwich Works’ profile and championing its mission.

Your enthusiasm for the arts and creative industries will drive your commitment to regeneration and place-making. Experience in the arts or creative industries is desirable, but your leadership and vision will be central to Woolwich Works’ success.

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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 7th March.

Bright Shadow is a creative organisation where people living with dementia and our supporters live well and enjoy making our own high quality art. We offer a range of volunteer opportunities, including supporting our Zest group in Hythe.

Serving Kent and Medway, we use the power of the arts to enable people living with dementia, and those who give care, to live happy, healthy lives.

We understand the impact of a diagnosis, yet our work fosters positivity: focusing on what we can do, not what we can’t.

We are experts in creative activities designed specifically for people with dementia to enable self-expression, social interaction and active participation. We do this in a number of ways, including our trademark Zest sessions for people living with dementia in the community.

This role is a wonderful opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of our participants by enabling those with more complex needs to engage with this group. Our Hythe Zest group is one of four Zest groups that meet, joining Medway, Deal and Whitstable.

You will become part of a friendly team offering support and guidance, so your positive attitude is more important to us than specific experience. We offer all volunteers dementia awareness and safeguarding training, as well as requiring an enhanced DBS certificate.

• POST REPORTS TO: Volunteer Coordinator and Zest Hythe Coordinator 
• LOCATION: Hythe Sports Pavilion, South Road, Hythe, CT21 6AR
• POSITION TYPE: Volunteer
• HOURS REQUIRED: Thursdays 1:45 - 4:15pm. We are equally looking for those who can commit on a regular basis, as well as those who would want to offer their time on a fixed basis (such as one month, 6 weeks etc).

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Understanding of or willingness to learn about living with dementia, including completing provided dementia awareness training
2. Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and empathy
3. Enthusiasm to join in with performance and arts activities such as singing, movement and story making wherever possible and assisting participants to engage fully
4. Work closely with Zest Hythe Coordinator to deliver a safe and high quality experience
5. Help Zest Hythe Coordinator to prepare the room before sessions and clear up at the end where necessary
6. Help Zest Hythe Coordinator to prepare refreshments for participants
7. Help the Zest Hythe Coordinator with the collection of evaluation information 
8. Assist in documenting the sessions using photography, recording and/or film on equipment provided where necessary 
9. Work within all Bright Shadow policies, including Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Equality and GDPR compliance. 
10. This role is subject to the volunteer having an up to date enhanced DBS check carried out.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Based near Hythe, Kent
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, and empathy
• Sensitive to people's needs and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults
• Good initiative and the ability to work independently
• Willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check

Desirable:

• Previous experience working with older adults
• Experience of working for an arts organisation
• Competent using an iPad
• Knowledge/understanding of dementia

Get in touch with our Finance & Operations Manager, Niamh, to talk more about whether joining our award-winning Zest team is right for you!

Bright Shadow is a creative organisation where people living with dementia and our supporters live well and enjoy making our own high quality art. We offer a range of volunteer opportunities, including supporting our Zest group in Deal.

Serving Kent and Medway, we use the power of the arts to enable people living with dementia, and those who give care, to live happy, healthy lives.

We understand the impact of a diagnosis, yet our work fosters positivity: focusing on what we can do, not what we can’t.

We are experts in creative activities designed specifically for people with dementia to enable self-expression, social interaction and active participation. We do this in a number of ways, including our trademark Zest sessions for people living with dementia in the community.

This role is a wonderful opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of our participants by enabling those with more complex needs to engage with this group. Our Deal Zest group is one of four Zest groups that meet, joining Medway, Hythe and Whitstable.

You will become part of a friendly team offering support and guidance, so your positive attitude is more important to us than specific experience. We offer all volunteers dementia awareness and safeguarding training, as well as requiring an enhanced DBS certificate.

• POST REPORTS TO: Volunteer Coordinator and Zest Deal Coordinator 
• LOCATION: Astor Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, CT14 6AB 
• POSITION TYPE: Volunteer
• HOURS REQUIRED: Thursdays 9:45am - 12:15pm. We are equally looking for those who can commit on a regular basis, as well as those who would want to offer their time on a fixed basis (such as one month, 6 weeks etc).

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Understanding of or willingness to learn about living with dementia, including completing provided dementia awareness training
2. Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and empathy
3. Enthusiasm to join in with performance and arts activities such as singing, movement and story making wherever possible and assisting participants to engage fully
4. Work closely with Zest Deal Coordinator to deliver a safe and high quality experience
5. Help Zest Deal Coordinator to prepare the room before sessions and clear up at the end where necessary
6. Help Zest Deal Coordinator to prepare refreshments for participants
7. Help the Zest Deal Coordinator with the collection of evaluation information 
8. Assist in documenting the sessions using photography, recording and/or film on equipment provided where necessary 
9. Work within all Bright Shadow policies, including Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Equality and GDPR compliance. 
10. This role is subject to the volunteer having an up to date enhanced DBS check carried out.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, and empathy
• Sensitive to people's needs and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults
• Good initiative and the ability to work independently
• Willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check

Desirable:

• Previous experience working with older adults
• Experience of working for an arts organisation
• Competent using an iPad
• Knowledge/understanding of dementia

Get in touch with our Finance & Operations Manager, Niamh, to talk more about whether joining our award-winning Zest team is right for you!