Volunteer Roles
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Organisation: Kent County Council (supported by MCP)
Location: Opportunities in over 100 centres across 12 areas of Kent: Ashford, Canterbury, Dartford, Dover, Folkestone and Hythe, Gravesham, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Swale, Thanet, Tonbridge and Malling, and Tunbridge Wells.
Who’s who here?
KCC have opportunities for individuals to volunteer their time at a number of family hubs across the county.
MCP are a Kent based Recruitment business who are supporting KCC in the search for suitable volunteers. MCP will be your first port of contact to help you understand the opportunity and understand if it meets your needs & support you complete your training over a course of 12 weeks.
The mission - what and why?
All families need support from time to time to help their babies and children thrive, whether that’s from friends, family, volunteers, or practitioners.
Families with a new baby can face many different challenges, there is so much for new families to think about and cope with.
KCC’s ambition is for every family to receive the support they need, when they need it during this challenging but rewarding time.
So how can I help?
As a Volunteer you will help insupporting families to have access to the information and tools they need to care for and interact positively with their babies and children, and to look after their own wellbeing.
You will help to provide positive guidance, encouragement and sign post people in the direction of other resources to help them navigate this important time in their lives.
This is a flexible opportunity where we work together to understand what you can offer in terms of time; in turn you will receive full training fully funded and ongoing support.
What will I be doing?
You could be speaking to individuals one on one, manning a drop in session even running your own group sessions if you wanted to, however the main tasks will be:
- Increasing awareness & understanding of subjects.
- Support with baby & infant feeding.
- Assistance with early communication, play and learning.
- Providing non bias advice, specific support and services to families
- Signposting those who need it in the direction of other resources & services as appropriate (such as how to register a birth through to finding financial support, childcare options, SEND information etc…)
REMEMBER - THIS IS JUST A LIST OF WHAT THE HUB OFFERS - YOU DO NOT HAVE TO KNOW ALL THE ABOVE!
Do I have to have experience or qualifications?
No qualifications needed! You don’t need to have any special training or qualifications to apply, having said that, ideally a Family Coach role would be best suited to someone who has some form of the following:
- Parenting experience or some form of caring experience of babies & or young children.
- Have a non-judgemental attitude & understand about the pressure of bringing up a family.
- Have great communication skills - listening is a very important part of this role as well as providing support
- Be able to understand how important confidentiality is & ensure you respect this at all times
Sounds good! How do I become a Family Coach?
Good question. Initially get in contact so we can chat more. There is lots we can tell you about training and support but we only have so much room on these job advert boards! Here is some other information you might find helpful!
Training and Support:
- You will have 5 training sessions initially that will equip them to start as a Family Coach. This will be a mixture of online & face to face training which can be fitted in to suit you.
- There will be additional training sessions throughout the duration of your volunteering period.
- Volunteers must commit to undergo referencing and an enhanced DBS check (organised and paid by KCC)
- You must understand that support provided to families is completely confidential and follow KCC’s information governance and data protection policies (explained to you throughout the training).
- You must understand and follow multi-agency safeguarding processes (explained to you throughout the training).
- Fully trained, supervised & supported by KCC & Family Hub staff throughout your journey.
So why should I get involved?
Apart from giving back to your community and the families within it (which is an amazingly selfless thing to do!) there are several other benefits to getting involved!
Ultimately you will be giving up some of your time to support those around you, and you will most likely have your own personal reasons for wanting to give back, however there are a few other "benefits" that might be of interest:
- High quality, fully funded training sessions.
- Training does not only help you to grow your knowledge & skill set, it can be used for future opportunities, either volunteer, work or simply life skills.
- Gaining invaluable experience that could be applied to a later carer within the Social or Care sectors.
- Flexible hours - we can find out what works for you and us!
- Paid expenses to cover some travel etc..
- Opportunity to meet new people and grow your network with those local to you.
- Boost your confident, self esteem & communication skills.
- References provided at the end of the project or your volunteering time which you can use for other opportunities.
- And if all that wasn’t enough, it is proven that volunteering your time to help those around you will make you feel great! Helping others can help you too!
Right got it… what do I do now?
Great! If all that sounds like something you might be suited to then let’s chat more. As mentioned, MCP are working on behalf of KCC to put you in touch.
Reach out to MCP to get started, ask any questions you might have & find out more info.
Please be aware this is NOT a paid opportunity. It is voluntary work in your local area.
You will also have to undergo a DBS check (paid for by KCC) before you are able to begin this role.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Who we are:
ACAA works to empower and support refugees and asylum seekers by providing vital services that enable successful integration. These include English classes, mentoring, drop-in advice sessions, a legal surgery, employment and education training, counter-extremism workshops and youth and women's engagement services. The main office is in London, but has recently launched a branch in Liverpool.
Role Summary:
Working as part of a small dynamic ESOL teaching team, you will have the opportunity to shadow teachers and gain practical teaching experience. This is alongside training sessions for CPD (continued professional development), as you progress in the position you will take on more responsibility and develop your role.
Duties will include:
- Preparing and delivering lessons to students of different ages and abilities
- Preparing classroom and coursework materials, homework assignments, and weekly hand-outs
- Assessing students' class work and assignments
- Creating an engaging and fun teaching atmosphere
- Ensuring all our students engage in academic learning despite their ability, to achieve their highest potential whilst developing personal and employability skills
- Setting effective targets to monitor students’ progress
- Supporting and motivating students to allow them to grow and enhance their own skills by both achieving qualifications and becoming ready for work
Personal requirements:
- Previous teaching experience is desirable, but not essential as support is provided
- ESOL qualification (CELTA, TEFL or other) or equivalent experience
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Good listening skills
- DBS checked or willingness to be
- Planning and organisational skills
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Would you like to support people who have served in the Armed Forces? You don’t need a military background, just the ability to listen, some basic I.T skills and good written and spoken English. If so, this could be the role for you.
Our Branch provides lifelong support to anyone who has ever served, in the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force and their dependants. We also give support to those who has been in the Merchant Navy, Seafarers, Fishermen and their dependants, and British Airways staff past and present. Our main role is seeking welfare benevolent grants on behalf of clients who reside in the 26 counties in the Republic of Ireland. They can arrange anything from household goods, funeral costs, mobility aids or other general needs. Legal fees are not considered. We would advise clients to seek state and local benefits by signposting them to the relevant agencies.
What is a caseworker?
Caseworkers visit clients to work out what type of help they need, this might be funds for special equipment for someone with a disability, adaptions to a property so an older client can remain at home or funds for a rental deposit. Caseworkers also sign-post clients onto specialist local services for advice on benefits, housing, mental health, debt, finding work etc.
Why do we need you?
Volunteer Caseworkers are the lifeblood of SSAFA, supporting a growing number of people in need of financial, practical and emotional support. Clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like Iraq or Afghanistan. Our trained volunteers listen without judgement to assess and provide tailored support to help people navigate life in and beyond military service. We need you to join your local SSAFA team to help us achieve this.
When would you be needed and where would you be based?
The essential part of the role is visiting clients, so you will need access to a vehicle or another way to travel to meet clients at home or in a care home setting. Our volunteers are based at home with a yearly AGM invite.
What does this role involve?
• Contacting clients and arranging to meet them at a mutually convenient time
• Meeting clients and completing a form to assess their circumstances
• Sign-posting clients onto local services providing specialist advice
• Keeping in touch with your branch so they know your availability
• Keeping up to date with training and SSAFA news so that you are best able to support clients
• Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA remembering that anyone you meet could be a potential client, volunteer or fundraiser
• Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA including observing our policies such as the
Volunteering policy and data protection policy (these will be covered in your training and local induction.)
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
• Support people in your community with a military background and their dependents
• Use your skills, knowledge and life experience to benefit others
• Support from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
• Experience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!
What training and support will you receive?
• On-line or face to face instructor led training and e-learning modules, to prepare you for your voluntary role.
• Access to a range additional e-learning courses as well as local opportunities for your personal and professional development.
• Local induction including assigning a person from the team who will be your main point of contact. •
• Range of support from central and regional volunteer operations team.
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
What skills or experience do you need?
• Good listening and communication skills including written and spoken English
• Respectful and non-judgemental with clients, their family, other agencies and SSAFA colleagues
• Willingness and ability to learn basic digital skills. Ability to send and receive emails – you will receive your own SSAFA email address which you will be required to use when exercising your role
• Ability to make enquires on behalf of clients by phone, email, letter or by filling in forms
• If required, willingness to use our on-line case management system (this is covered in the caseworker training course)
• Ability to keep within boundaries of the role with regards to friendship or giving advice
• Reliable attitude, contact clients promptly, keep appointments, update the branch regarding your availability
• Access to public transport or a car to travel to appointments with clients
• Friendly and approachable with some experience of coordinating people and admin
• Practice confidentiality and data protection in line with SSAFA policies.
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.
Minimum Age: 18
Safer Recruitment: SSAFA undertakes a systematic approach and utmost care at every step of the process of volunteer recruitment, selection, and retention to ensure that those recruited are suitable and appropriate. Measures taken at points along this journey work together to make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience
References Required: Yes. We will ask for two references, this can be former employers or people that know you well (other than relatives)
Is a criminal record check required? Yes, Garda Vetting, this is provided by SSAFA at no cost to the potential volunteer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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Do you want to make a difference to the lives of those affected by cancer? Then volunteer with us and join the #TeamBigC family which promises to give you a sense of purpose as well as the opportunity to work as part of a hard-working, values driven, and people focused team.
We are looking for Volunteer Ebay Assistants to join our Ebay Team at Wymondham Distribution Centre to help with ensuring the smooth running of Big C’s ebay operations.
Roles may include:-
- Packing items
- Researching donated items
- Listing items on eBay
- Organising Stock
- Photographing items
- Assisting with customer’s enquiries
Location
Big C’s Distribution Centre, Wymondham.
Hours/Time Commitment
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturdays 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Benefits of volunteering with Big C
- Enhance your CV, boosting career options
- Knowing you are contributing to improving the lives of those affected by Cancer.
- Having a sense of purpose, focus and personal achievement
- Learn new skills (e.g., customer service, communication, teamwork, initiative, and responsibility)
- Share skills and expertise with others
- Gain confidence through meeting new people and having fun
We are a local, people-first charity, committed to working collectively to provide outstanding cancer support, when and where people need it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Client Support volunteer - Blackburn
Role summary
You will be an invaluable part of the team supporting the Shelter Lancashire hub to deliver frontline services at the Shelter Lancashire Hub in Blackburn Central Library and in local community settings. This volunteer role is about developing your knowledge and skills to support local people with a range of benefit, debt and housing issues, providing practical support for clients and helping people to help themselves. You will gain experience of volunteering within a recognised national housing charity, while supporting your local community.
Suggested Involvement: minimum of 4 hours per week (can be more & can be flexible around your commitments).
Availability: This volunteering opportunity will take place within our working hours, Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm
Location: Shelter Lancashire Hub based at Blackburn Central Library. Volunteering activity could be in the Hub or in our community settings.
Supervised by: Volunteer Support Officer
Why get involved with Shelter?
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services; and we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
As a client support volunteer your activity could involve phone, online, email and face to face contact (as appropriate) to clients needing help and guidance around a range of housing, benefit and debt issues. This role supports our specialist advice and community work and enables us to offer and deliver a broader range of help to the local community. There is also the opportunity to support involvement with people with lived experience and engage in our local and national campaigning activities.
Range of activities
- Meeting and greeting clients contacting the service;
- Assisting clients with form filling, paperwork and applications around housing, benefit and debt processes;
- Showing clients how to log in and navigate online forms
- Digital skills, supporting people with language barriers to access information.
- Helping people become confident in navigating online systems so people can find help;
- Giving out information and leaflets and supporting clients to use our website;
- ‘Signposting’ people to other services and making referrals to other agencies we work with;
- Contacting clients for appointments, feedback on their case, opinions on the services accessed;
- Updating and maintaining our agencies database;
- Shadowing Advice/Case Workers in the hub and in community settings and providing support where needed;
Skills and experiences required
- Effective communication skills and the willingness to understand the needs of our customers.
- Interest in social welfare law e.g. housing; welfare benefits; debt; community care
- Ability or a willingness to work towards organising and managing your own activity.
- Ability to use computers and programs such as Word and Excel and experience of accessing the Internet
- Willingness to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, GDPR, equality & diversity & confidentiality.
Induction, Learning & Development
To enable you take part in this opportunity Shelter will
- Provide a volunteer pack including a Handbook and all Policies and Procedures;
- Provide personalised volunteering plan, covering support, learning and development;
- Provide e-learning: Equality & Diversity, Health and Safety, Data Protection, Case Management Systems, Safeguarding, Environmental Awareness;
- Provide relevant training, coaching and shadowing to enable you to fulfil your role;
- Reimburse “out of pocket” expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expenses policy;
Benefits of Volunteering with Shelter
- Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness
- Gain valuable work experience and enhance your CV
- Be part of a great team
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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The Honorary Treasurer is a director of Healthwatch Bucks with specific responsibilities to:
1. Lead the Board in fulfilling its responsibility to protect the financial integrity of Healthwatch Bucks.
2. Provide support and guidance on financial matters to the Chief Executive and their Team.
3. Represent Healthwatch Bucks with key stakeholders as required.
Financial Integrity
The Honorary Treasurer leads the Board in protecting the financial integrity of Healthwatch Bucks by:
● Chairing the Finance Committee and, on its behalf, making recommendations to the Board.
● Keeping the Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities, ensuring understanding of financial planning and budgeting and current and forecast finances.
● Monitoring and reporting the organisation’s financial health regularly to the Board in line with best practice, complying with its Articles of Association, financial legislation, statutory requirements, contractual obligations and necessary insurance cover.
● Ensuring that the organisation has and complies with up-to-date financial policies and processes including Risk Management, Reserves, Business Continuity and Financial Management & Internal Controls.
● Monitoring cash flow to ensure financial sustainability.
● Ensuring that financial transactions and reporting meet the conditions of contractual and other agreements with commissioners, funders, partners and sub-contractors.
● Acting as signatory or co-signatory in accordance with the scheme of delegation in the Financial Management and Internal Control processes.
● Presenting the financial accounts at the Annual General Meeting and overseeing the preparation of the accounts for statutory submission.
Support & Guidance
The Honorary Treasurer shares the duty of all Board Members to ensure effective policy making, strategic planning and monitoring of the performance of Healthwatch Bucks. Additionally, the Treasurer has specific responsibilities supporting the Chief Executive to ensure that:
● Financial planning processes are maintained and that available financial resources are appropriate to the aims of the organisation.
● Healthwatch Bucks has an effective strategy for generating and accounting for commissioned and donated income to achieve its objectives and manage its expenditure.
● The Board receives all necessary advice on the financial implications of strategic plans and projects.
● The Board is presented with budget statements, management accounts and financial information at all key points in the planning and budget cycle and that issues are outlined in a coherent and easily understandable way.
The Financial Management and Control Policy is kept up-to-date and implemented throughout the organisation.
● Proper procedures are followed for preparing, presenting and filing the annual financial statements.
● The recommendations of external financial advisors are reported to the Board and acted upon.
● Equipment and assets are appropriately recorded, depreciated, maintained and insured.
Representation
The Honorary Treasurer will, as appropriate:
1. Liaise with staff and contractors responsible for the financial activities of the organisation.
2. Represent Healthwatch Bucks with commissioners and sub - contractors, partners, Healthwatch England, bankers and members.
3. Act as a spokesperson or signatory for the organisation.
4. Liaise with the independent examiner on the annual management letter and related Board representation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Volunteer - Lancashire
Role summary
Do you want to join our movement and defend the right to a safe home? We’re looking for volunteers who can join us at events in the community to help us raise money and raise awareness! This is a highly flexible role. We’ll let you know about upcoming events, and you choose which you’d like to attend or do. The housing emergency hurts everyone. The fight to end it starts here!
- Suggested involvement: Whatever works for you! You choose the events you volunteer at.
- Availability: This is a flexible opportunity, with events taking place at different times and on different days over the year. You choose the ones that suit you.
- Location: Your local area
- Supervised by: Regional Community Fundraiser
Main tasks
This is a flexible and diverse role. Here are some of the activities you might get involved in:
- Support some of our community fundraising activity such as holding collection tins in public spaces or bag packing in supermarkets.
- Volunteer at a range of events including community fairs, gigs, Pride marches, sporting events and street stalls.
- Help us grow our movement for change by supporting petitions and raising awareness of our calls to action through social media.
This role is based within the Community Fundraising team. If you are looking to volunteer in our shops or services, please return to our homepage to find an appropriate opportunity.
Why volunteer with Shelter?
A home is a fundamental human need, as vital as education or healthcare. But in Britain today, that right is denied to millions of people whose lives are blighted by homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. The time for change is now. Together with individuals, in communities and across society, we will lead the way for a safe home for all. But we need your help to do it. Becoming a Community Volunteer will give you the opportunity to take practical action and to meet other people who are passionate about tackling the housing emergency.
Skills and Experiences Required
- Passionate about joining the fight for home
Benefits of volunteering with us
- Join our fight against bad housing and homelessness and become a force for change!
- Contribute your time flexibly as and when it suits you
- Meet other volunteers locally
- Experience volunteering at a range of different events
- Entry to events you choose to volunteer at!
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
Learning & Development
To enable you to take part in this opportunity we will:
- Put you in contact with your local Community Fundraiser who will support you in the role
- Provide you with relevant policies
- Provide relevant induction, training and information
- Refund any out-of-pocket expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expenses policy
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Could you lead the local SSAFA services in your area? You don’t need a military background for this role, but you should be empathic to the needs of the armed forces community, have some experience of managing people and possess good I.T. skills. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
What is a Branch Chair?
There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas. Many are further divided into local areas called divisions. Each branch has a Chair to oversee all aspects of the branch. Ultimately accountable to the Chair of the Board of Trustees, through the National Chairman your role is to ensure that the branch is running in line with SSAFA’s Royal Charter Rules, Regulations, and policies. Also, to ensure that clients and volunteers are safe, all services provided are appropriate and effective and that the branch is financially sound. You will be the public face of SSAFA in your branch area.
Why do we need you?
We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community since 1885. Our clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan. More people than ever are contacting SSAFA for financial, practical and emotional support. To do this we need local branches and volunteers who can coordinate people, ensure the local population know about SSAFA and keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.
Our branches support local volunteers to deliver services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. Some branches are divided into smaller divisions to ensure the best local service delivery. Each branch has a team of volunteer caseworkers, support volunteers, executive roles, and fundraisers.
When would you be needed and where would you be based?
This role is about leadership, coordination, and administration. As part of your local branch, you might have access to an office, but many volunteers are based at home. The role requires an ongoing time commitment, usually about 2-3 days per week. In addition, you would need to organise and attend regular meetings throughout the year.
What would you be doing?
- Providing leadership to the Branch and ensuring that all activities comply with SSAFA regulations both directly, and through the Branch Secretary, other Branch Officers, and Divisional Officers.
- Providing support and guidance to volunteers in office holder roles, and support with recruitment of volunteers into these positions to ensure the sustainability of the branch.
- Ensuring the financial integrity of the Branch, including the appointment of Treasurers and a local fundraising programme to meet branch running costs.
- Ensuring that all data is processed and held in accordance with SSAFA’s data management policies.
- Monitoring volunteer numbers against the demand for support and working with other volunteers, regional and central office staff to attract and recruit new volunteers as required.
- Ensuring that all volunteers are recruited, inducted, supported, and managed in line with SSAFA policies, such as the Volunteering Policy, Volunteer Code of Conduct, Data Protection Policy, and Safeguarding Policy.
- Building relationships with regional and central office staff, local voluntary organisations and, if applicable, SSAFA Service committees, local military establishments, prisons etc.
- Overseeing an appropriate programme of awareness raising so that potential clients, volunteers, and supporters know how to contact the branch.
- Providing timely reports and information to SSAFA’s Central Office
- Overseeing a programme of meetings including an AGM, branch meetings, committee meetings, training etc.
- Supporting any salaried branch staff and ensuring that their line management arrangements are working appropriately.
- Resolve any complaints that are suitable for local resolution in accordance with SSAFA’s Complaints Policy and procedures, referring upwards any that are not suitable for local resolution.
The remit of this role may change over the next 12-18 months depending on the outcome of a trial currently being undertaken.
What could you gain from this volunteering role?
- Gain experience of holding a key local role with oversight of all SSAFA activity in the local area
- Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others.
- Support from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
- Experience, training, and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
- Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!
What training and support would you receive?
- Role specific training to prepare you for your voluntary role – caseworker training, caseworker IT system training, volunteer management – attracting, recruiting, and inducting volunteers.
- Mandatory on-line training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families safe and personal information safe.
- Local orientation as well as meet and greet sessions with key Central Office and regional teams.
- Access to a range additional e-learning courses as well as local opportunities for your personal and professional development.
- Support from Regional and central staff and peer support from fellow Chairs in neighbouring branches.
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
- Volunteers will be covered by SSAFAs Public Liability Insurance whilst carrying out the role.
What are we looking for?
- Friendly and approachable people of any age (18+) with some experience of coordinating people and admin
- Willingness and ability to lead and manage a team of volunteers.
- Respectful and non-judgemental approach with beneficiaries, their family, other agencies and SSAFA colleagues
- Willingness and ability to learn basic digital skills. Ability to send and receive emails – you will receive your own SSAFA email address which you will be required to use when exercising your role.
- Willingness to use our on-line case management system (this is covered in the training course)
- Ability to understand and keep within the boundaries of the role for which training will be given.
- Reliability
- Practice confidentiality and data protection in line with SSAFA policies.
- Willingness and means to travel to meetings or events as required.
- Good written and spoken English.
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.
Minimum Age: 18
Safer Recruitment: SSAFA undertakes a systematic approach and utmost care at every step of the process of volunteer recruitment, selection, and retention to ensure that those recruited are suitable and appropriate. Measures taken at points along this journey work together to make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience.
References Required: Yes. We will ask for two character references, this can be a former employer or someone that know you well (other than a relative)
Is a criminal record check required? No
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Boost Up is a new youth homelessness charity that works to help young people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness in London find accommodation and create a safe home. Too many young people experience homelessness as they cannot afford the market rent for housing and are priced out of the market.
Our organisation’s role is to address this in part through providing a ‘Boost Up’ payment, a time limited monthly payment that covers the disparity between the housing benefit rate and the market rate, allowing those who normally lack financial support to live in the city, as well as acting as a non-profit gurantor service. This is especially the case for those who are younger who are only entitled to a very low level of Benefits. We also work with clients to take steps into employment and become financially independent within one year affording the rent themselves.
To join the Board of Trustees you should have a passion to help those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, an understanding of the issues faced by homeless people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services that are fully responsive to their needs. You should have the drive and desire to enable Boost Up to deliver for its stakeholders and drive it forward.
We are looking forward to welcoming up to three new trustees to our board. The Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals.
We are looking for people to volunteer as Trustees who have an understanding of the challenges around the running of a small and growing charity and who have some of the following skills. This is an unpaid role.
· We are looking for people who have a commitment to the organisation and willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the role
· A willingness to bring energy, enthusiasm, to listen to others and share your views and opinions, and broaden the diversity of thinking on our board
· An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
· An understanding of and/or experience of working within one of the following roles: Safeguarding, housing or homelessness support, fundraising, financial management, marketing, digital skills, legal or governance.
· Lived experience of homelessness or experience as a service user is desirable but not essential in order to understand the issues and challenges facing clients.
· Experience of being a Trustee, ideally in the third sector, and an understanding of the legal responsibilities and liabilities of a Trustee is desirable but not essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Attend 6 board meetings per year and contribute actively, providing guidance and oversight on the organisation's strategic direction and delivery of its aims and objectives.
Review and approve budgets, financial reports, and fundraising plans.
Support the fundraising efforts of the organisation and act as an ambassador promoting its mission and values.
Ensuring that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law, employment law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
Why Join us at Boost Up
Make a Positive Difference: As a Trustee, you'll join us in making positive change and supporting young people ensuring they are not marginalised and are enabled to flourish reaching their best potential.
To apply, please send a description of your reasons for applying for the role of trustee at Boost Up and how you meet the skills and experience requirements. Please accompany this with your CV, if you have one.
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HMC delivers a free, weekly advice and support service for vulnerable migrants most of whom lack secure immigration status, have pending asylum claims, have insecure accommodation, or are facing destitution.
Our staff team of 11 are dedicated to assisting our visitors in resolving immigration challenges, overcoming homelessness, access to health and other support services as well as destitution.
HMC’s work is supported by over 60 dedicated volunteers, and we collaborate closely with several partner organisations to ensure visitors can access specialist legal advice and long-term support.
We have a budget of around £450,000 a year and employ a Fundraising Officer.
Being a trustee of Hackney Migrant Centre
The trustees of Hackney Migrant Centre (HMC) play a vital role in the organisation. They are responsible for ensuring that that its services are maintained and developed for the benefit of its visitors, in line with HMC’s ethos and objectives.
HMC staff are responsible for the day-to day running of HMC’s services, but trustees work closely with staff in discussing and deciding on policy issues, staffing developments and campaigning, overseeing finance and fundraising, to ensure that the organisation is financially sustainable and monitor the impact of HMC’s services.
Trustees are encouraged to gain first-hand experience of the work of HMC, but regular volunteering is not a requirement.
The Role of Treasurer
The role of the HMC Treasurer is to maintain an overview of the organisation’s financial affairs and ensure its financial viability. The treasurer will ensure that proper financial records are maintained and that accounting procedures are instituted and revised as and when necessary. Most of the day-to-day financial processes are performed by HMC staff, but the treasurer has a key role in supporting the Chief Executive Officer and Operations Manager to prepare and present financial reports and forecasts to the Board, give a view on the financial health of the charity, and make any recommendations arising from this.
In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, the duties of the treasurer include the following:
Overall
· Overseeing and approving budgets, management accounts and annual financial statements, working with the Operations Manager and (where appropriate) our independent auditors.
· Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs.
· Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy.
· Ensuring that appropriate financial policies and procedures are in place and revised when necessary.
· Advising on the financial implications of the organisation’s business and strategic planning.
· Ensuring that there is no conflict between any investment held and the aims and objects of the charity.
· Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities.
· Chair the quarterly Finance and Fundraising Sub-committee and where appropriate contribute to the Employment Sub-committee.
· Attend the quarterly meetings of the board of trustees and extraordinary meetings where the need arises.
Monthly
· Initiating salary payments for staff each month (to be authorised by the Chair, Secretary, or other appropriate trustee)
· Authorising payments to suppliers and to staff and volunteers for expenses to be reimbursed (NB such payments will normally be set up by the Operations Manager; the authorisation request being accompanied by copies of invoices/receipts for expenses)
Quarterly
· Supporting the Operations Manager to prepare and present management accounts to the Board on a quarterly basis, giving a view on the financial health of the charity and any recommendations arising.
· Spot checks on the financial records.
Annually
· Ensuring that the annual accounts are prepared in the form required by the current Companies Act and the Charity Commission (NB our independent auditors support the treasurer in this role).
· Making a formal presentation of the accounts to the Board ahead of the annual budget being approved.
· Supporting the Chair and Board of trustees on annual pay reviews, considering affordability and benchmarking with other similar sized charities.
Person specification
In addition to the qualities outlined in the person specification for a trustee, the treasurer should have:
· Financial qualifications or financial management/treasurer experience.
· Knowledge and experience of charity finance and associated matters – for example, fundraising, grants, and restricted funds.
· Knowledge of QuickBooks or a similar computerised accounting system.
· The skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences.
· Be prepared to make unpopular recommendations to the board.
· A willingness to be available to staff for advice.
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Organisation: Kent County Council (supported by MCP)
Location: Opportunities in over 100 centres across 12 areas of Kent: Ashford, Canterbury, Dartford, Dover, Folkestone and Hythe, Gravesham, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Swale, Thanet, Tonbridge and Malling, and Tunbridge Wells.
Who’s who here?
KCC have opportunities for individuals to volunteer their time at a number of family hubs across the county.
MCP are a Kent based Recruitment business who are supporting KCC in the search for suitable volunteers. MCP will be your first port of contact to help you understand the opportunity and understand if it meets your needs & support you complete your training over a course of 12 weeks.
The mission - what and why?
All families need support from time to time to help their babies and children thrive, whether that’s from friends, family, volunteers, or practitioners.
Families with a new baby can face many different challenges, there is so much for new families to think about and cope with.
KCC’s ambition is for every family to receive the support they need, when they need it during this challenging but rewarding time.
So how can I help?
As a Volunteer you will help insupporting families to have access to the information and tools they need to care for and interact positively with their babies and children, and to look after their own wellbeing.
You will help to provide positive guidance, encouragement and sign post people in the direction of other resources to help them navigate this important time in their lives.
This is a flexible opportunity where we work together to understand what you can offer in terms of time; in turn you will receive full training fully funded and ongoing support.
What will I be doing?
You could be speaking to individuals one on one, manning a drop in session even running your own group sessions if you wanted to, however the main tasks will be:
- Increasing awareness & understanding of subjects.
- Support with baby & infant feeding.
- Assistance with early communication, play and learning.
- Providing non bias advice, specific support and services to families
- Signposting those who need it in the direction of other resources & services as appropriate (such as how to register a birth through to finding financial support, childcare options, SEND information etc…)
REMEMBER - THIS IS JUST A LIST OF WHAT THE HUB OFFERS - YOU DO NOT HAVE TO KNOW ALL THE ABOVE!
Do I have to have experience or qualifications?
No qualifications needed! You don’t need to have any special training or qualifications to apply, having said that, ideally a Family Coach role would be best suited to someone who has some form of the following:
- Parenting experience or some form of caring experience of babies & or young children.
- Have a non-judgemental attitude & understand about the pressure of bringing up a family.
- Have great communication skills - listening is a very important part of this role as well as providing support
- Be able to understand how important confidentiality is & ensure you respect this at all times
Sounds good! How do I become a Family Coach?
Good question. Initially get in contact so we can chat more. There is lots we can tell you about training and support but we only have so much room on these job advert boards! Here is some other information you might find helpful!
Training and Support:
- You will have 5 training sessions initially that will equip them to start as a Family Coach. This will be a mixture of online & face to face training which can be fitted in to suit you.
- There will be additional training sessions throughout the duration of your volunteering period.
- Volunteers must commit to undergo referencing and an enhanced DBS check (organised and paid by KCC)
- You must understand that support provided to families is completely confidential and follow KCC’s information governance and data protection policies (explained to you throughout the training).
- You must understand and follow multi-agency safeguarding processes (explained to you throughout the training).
- Fully trained, supervised & supported by KCC & Family Hub staff throughout your journey.
So why should I get involved?
Apart from giving back to your community and the families within it (which is an amazingly selfless thing to do!) there are several other benefits to getting involved!
Ultimately you will be giving up some of your time to support those around you, and you will most likely have your own personal reasons for wanting to give back, however there are a few other "benefits" that might be of interest:
- High quality, fully funded training sessions.
- Training does not only help you to grow your knowledge & skill set, it can be used for future opportunities, either volunteer, work or simply life skills.
- Gaining invaluable experience that could be applied to a later carer within the Social or Care sectors.
- Flexible hours - we can find out what works for you and us!
- Paid expenses to cover some travel etc..
- Opportunity to meet new people and grow your network with those local to you.
- Boost your confident, self esteem & communication skills.
- References provided at the end of the project or your volunteering time which you can use for other opportunities.
- And if all that wasn’t enough, it is proven that volunteering your time to help those around you will make you feel great! Helping others can help you too!
Right got it… what do I do now?
Great! If all that sounds like something you might be suited to then let’s chat more. As mentioned, MCP are working on behalf of KCC to put you in touch.
Reach out to MCP to get started, ask any questions you might have & find out more info.
Please be aware this is NOT a paid opportunity. It is voluntary work in your local area.
You will also have to undergo a DBS check (paid for by KCC) before you are able to begin this role.
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Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer? Then volunteer with us and join the #TeamBigC family which promises to give you a sense of purpose as well as the opportunity to work as part of a hard-working, values-driven, and people-focused team.
Help us to raise vital funds to support our work by volunteering as a Retail Assistant within our Sheringham Big C shop. This is a fabulous opportunity where you can put your skills to use for a meaningful cause and develop new ones.
About the role
There are various tasks you might get involved with including:
- processing sales transactions through the till
- stock rotation
- pricing stock
- tidying the shop floor and stock room
- assisting with customer enquiries
- assisting, when necessary, with shop window displays
- sorting through donated stock and bric-a-brac items for its suitability for sale
- hanging and steaming garments
Big C's Core Values are Respect, Empathy, Support, Trust and Honesty.These provide a benchmark for behaviour across the organisation. If you share these values, have the skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.
Hours/Time Commitment
Opening Hours: 9:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Sunday.
You choose how long and how often you would like to volunteer, whether this is 1 hour a week or 1 day a month.
Benefits of volunteering
- know you are contributing to improving the lives of those affected by cancer
- have a sense of purpose, focus and personal achievement
- enhance your CV, boosting career options
- learn new skills (e.g., customer service, communication, teamwork, initiative, and responsibility)
- share skills and expertise with others
- gain confidence through meeting new people and have fun
Recruitment Process
To apply, please complete our online application form on our website.
We also offer trials where you can volunteer for up to 1 day without going through the recruitment process to see if volunteering in this role is for you so get in touch today to find out more.
Once we have received your application, the shop manager will have an informal chat either via phone or in person. Upon receipt of 2 satisfactory references, the manager will arrange an induction.
We are a local, people-first charity, committed to working collectively to provide outstanding cancer support, when and where people need it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Would you like to support people who have served in the Armed Forces? You don’t need a military background, just the ability to listen, some basic I.T skills and good written and spoken English. If so, this could be the role for you.
Our Branch provides lifelong support to anyone who has ever served, in the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force and their dependants. We also give support to those who has been in the Merchant Navy, Seafarers, Fishermen and their dependants, and British Airways staff past and present. Our main role is seeking welfare benevolent grants on behalf of clients who reside in the 26 counties in the Republic of Ireland. They can arrange anything from household goods, funeral costs, mobility aids or other general needs. Legal fees are not considered. We would advise clients to seek state and local benefits by signposting them to the relevant agencies.
What is a caseworker?
Caseworkers visit clients to work out what type of help they need, this might be funds for special equipment for someone with a disability, adaptions to a property so an older client can remain at home or funds for a rental deposit. Caseworkers also sign-post clients onto specialist local services for advice on benefits, housing, mental health, debt, finding work etc.
Why do we need you?
Volunteer Caseworkers are the lifeblood of SSAFA, supporting a growing number of people in need of financial, practical and emotional support. Clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like Iraq or Afghanistan. Our trained volunteers listen without judgement to assess and provide tailored support to help people navigate life in and beyond military service. We need you to join your local SSAFA team to help us achieve this.
When would you be needed and where would you be based?
The essential part of the role is visiting clients, so you will need access to a vehicle or another way to travel to meet clients at home or in a care home setting. Our volunteers are based at home with a yearly AGM invite.
What does this role involve?
• Contacting clients and arranging to meet them at a mutually convenient time
• Meeting clients and completing a form to assess their circumstances
• Sign-posting clients onto local services providing specialist advice
• Keeping in touch with your branch so they know your availability
• Keeping up to date with training and SSAFA news so that you are best able to support clients
• Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA remembering that anyone you meet could be a potential client, volunteer or fundraiser
• Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA including observing our policies such as the
Volunteering policy and data protection policy (these will be covered in your training and local induction.)
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
• Support people in your community with a military background and their dependents
• Use your skills, knowledge and life experience to benefit others
• Support from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
• Experience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!
What training and support will you receive?
• On-line or face to face instructor led training and e-learning modules, to prepare you for your voluntary role.
• Access to a range additional e-learning courses as well as local opportunities for your personal and professional development.
• Local induction including assigning a person from the team who will be your main point of contact. •
• Range of support from central and regional volunteer operations team.
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
What skills or experience do you need?
• Good listening and communication skills including written and spoken English
• Respectful and non-judgemental with clients, their family, other agencies and SSAFA colleagues
• Willingness and ability to learn basic digital skills. Ability to send and receive emails – you will receive your own SSAFA email address which you will be required to use when exercising your role
• Ability to make enquires on behalf of clients by phone, email, letter or by filling in forms
• If required, willingness to use our on-line case management system (this is covered in the caseworker training course)
• Ability to keep within boundaries of the role with regards to friendship or giving advice
• Reliable attitude, contact clients promptly, keep appointments, update the branch regarding your availability
• Access to public transport or a car to travel to appointments with clients
• Friendly and approachable with some experience of coordinating people and admin
• Practice confidentiality and data protection in line with SSAFA policies.
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.
Minimum Age: 18
Safer Recruitment: SSAFA undertakes a systematic approach and utmost care at every step of the process of volunteer recruitment, selection, and retention to ensure that those recruited are suitable and appropriate. Measures taken at points along this journey work together to make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience
References Required: Yes. We will ask for two references, this can be former employers or people that know you well (other than relatives)
Is a criminal record check required? Yes, Garda Vetting, this is provided by SSAFA at no cost to the potential volunteer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to make a difference to the lives of those affected by cancer? Then volunteer with us and join the #TeamBigC family which promises to give you a sense of purpose as well as the opportunity to work as part of a hard-working, values driven, and people focused team.
Help us to raise the vital funds to support our work by volunteering as a Retail Assistant within our Distribution Centre in Wymondham. This is a fabulous opportunity where you can put your skills to use for a meaningful cause and develop new ones.
Roles may include:-
- Sorting through donated stock and bric-a-brac items for its suitability for sale
- Accepting donations from the public
- Stock rotation
- Maintaing a tidy stockroom
- Shopiago - helping to sort, scan and prepare books for sale or collection.
- Assisting with customer’s enquiries
Big C's Core Values are Respect, Empathy, Support, Trust and Honesty.These provide a benchmark for behaviour across the organisation. If you share these values, have the skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.
Location
Big C Distribution Centre, 2-6 Allenbrooks Way, Wymondham, NR18 0NW
Hours/Time Commitment
Opening Hours: 9:30am to 4:30pm. Monday to Saturday.
Benefits of volunteering with Big C
- Enhance your CV, boosting career options
- Knowing you are contributing to improving the lives of those affected by Cancer.
- Having a sense of purpose, focus and personal achievement
- Learn new skills (e.g., customer service, communication, teamwork, initiative, and responsibility)
- Share skills and expertise with others
- Gain confidence through meeting new people and having fun
Recruitment Process
Application form, informal interview and 2 satisfactory references.
We are a local, people-first charity, committed to working collectively to provide outstanding cancer support, when and where people need it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community Fundraising Admin Volunteer - Lancashire
Role summary
Are you looking to use your admin skills to make a difference? You’ll provide admin support to your local Community Fundraising team to ensure that we reach more potential supporters and that all our donors, however they choose to support us, receive exceptional supporter care. We're a new and growing team with big ambitions to engage local individuals, groups and businesses in the fight to end bad housing and homelessness. You'll play an integral role in helping to broaden our supporter base in local communities.
- Suggested involvement: Approximately 4 hours per week between the hours of 9 – 5. We can be flexible around your commitments. We suggest joining us for a minimum of 6 months.
- Location: Either home-based or in the Lancashire Hub
- Supervised by: Regional Community Fundraiser
Main tasks
- Research new audiences such as schools, local businesses and faith groups based around Shelter offices and Hub locations.
- Support Regional Community Fundraiser in approaching new supporters.
- Strengthen relationships with supporters by providing fundraising materials and updates on our work by post and email.
- Maintaining supporter records on our database.
- Support in maintaining basic income spreadsheet such as Just Giving page total.
- Providing basic administrative tasks including preparing fundraising packs, posters and documents and other ad hoc duties.
Skills and Experiences Required
- Passionate about joining the fight for home.
- Ability to use IT and the internet.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Proactive and well organised.
- Willingness to follow Shelter’s policies including Volunteering, Data Protection, Confidentiality and Equality & Diversity.
Why volunteer with Shelter?
A home is a fundamental human need, as vital as education or healthcare. But in Britain today, that right is denied to millions of people whose lives are blighted by homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. The time for change is now. Together with individuals, in communities and across society, we will lead the way for a safe home for all. But we need your help to do it.
Benefits of volunteering with Shelter
- Join our fight against bad housing and homelessness and become a force for change!
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills and experience.
- Meet new people and be part of a great team.
Induction, learning and development
To enable you to take part in this opportunity we will:
- Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and relevant information/policies.
- Provide an induction into the role.
- Refund any out-of-pocket expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expenses policy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.