Volunteer Roles

AT CENTER GLD - INDONESIA

Unlock a World of Opportunities with IHF's GLD Program in Indonesia!

Are you an Indonesian citizen with aspirations of leading an institution, school, or non-profit?

Look no further than IHF's Global Leadership Development (GLD) program, available at our

Jakarta, Bali, and Medan centers (Yayasan). The best part? While foreign legacy students pay for

this service, Indonesian citizens receive FREE training along with a small stipend and room and

board.

Overview

IHF, an award-winning International Non-profit established in 2001, is on a mission to (1)

educate impoverished children, igniting their highest potential and fostering loving, healthy

communities, and (2) enlighten global citizens through hands-on experiences, both online and in

person. We provide a platform for learning and practicing leadership skills, welcoming

participants from kindergarten to retirement age.

Join our IHF Indonesia Center for the Global Leadership Development (GLD) program and

make a genuine impact during your stay as a volunteer.

The Role

As a GLD participant, you'll engage in four hours of local on-site tasks in addition to four hours

per day as a member of various International Online Teams. Your local tasks may include, but

are not limited to:

● Providing hands-on support for the center's daily operations

● Engaging in cultural exchange, teaching classes, and organizing fun activities for our

children, teens, and university students

● Enhancing our children's education by participating in our online mentor and

Study-Buddy programs

● Taking charge of the management, design, and execution of community-led projects

aligned with your academic or professional expertiseOverseeing local and international volunteers, shaping their experience at our Indonesian

IHF Centers.

Your international online tasks may include, but are not limited to:

● Budgeting and finance

● Donor relations and sponsorships

● Social media campaigns and fundraising

● Social Media & Website development

● Human Resources

Essential Requirements

We welcome volunteers who:

Have confidence in using basic English language (both spoken and written)

Possess a passion for international development, with a strong focus on universal education

Share career development goals aligned with IHF's mission

Eligibility

The program calls for a college diploma or university degree and a minimum commitment of

four months, although we encourage volunteers to stay for up to one year. All volunteers enjoy

one day off per week and a four-day holiday per month.

Benefits

In addition to making a significant impact on the lives of the children we serve, you'll also enjoy

the following benefits:

● Certificate of program completion

● Letter of recommendation upon request

● Acquire leadership and management skills to thrive in the ever-changing global

environment

● Gain practical experience in an NGO environment

● Join a global network of IHF volunteers and alumni

● Build a diverse global network with professionals from various backgrounds

● You'll also receive a monthly per diem in addition to room and board. The small stipend

increases every three months, ranging from 508,000.00 IDR to 2,180,000.00 IDR.

Note: Given our work with children, we do require an up-to-date clean criminal background

check for accepted applicants.

RETAIL VOLUNTEER SUPERVISOR  

 Dumfries

Are you ready to develop your retail and leadership skills?... Then this could be the volunteer role for you! We're looking for enthusiastic people to support the management teams in running one of our fabulous community shops.

From helping to recruit new volunteers and leading the shop team when the manager is off, to driving sales and donations and creating eye catching window displays this is a varied and engaging role that will have an impact on the store, the local community and the fight to defend the right to a safe home.

Because Home is Everything

  

Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who volunteer more. Many people volunteer for a morning or an afternoon each week, but we’ll have a chat about your availability after you’ve applied. 

Availability: The shop is open Monday - Saturday 08:30-16:30

Location: 197 High Street Dumfries DG1 2QT

Supervised by: Community Shop Manager 

Why get involved with Shelter? Home is a human right. It's our foundation and it's where we thrive. Yet, every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. 

We are passionate about what we do and are proud to give pre-loved items a second chance and represent Shelter on the High Street.  Our shop teams ensure fighting the housing emergency never felt so fun.

Main Tasks can include:  

• Supporting our Community Shop Managers to run an exciting and inviting store.
• Using the till system to process sales, refunds and Gift Aid 
• Opening and/or closing the shop, including cashing up at the end of the day 
• Supporting other volunteers
• Using and updating our volunteer database
• Providing excellent customer service 
• Photographing and selling key items on our online shop 

• Creating posts to promote our shops on Instagram

Skills and Experiences Required: Not essential as full training will be provided, however some retail or supervisory experience would be beneficial, as would confidence in the use of technology.

What’s important to us is that you want to be part of our team and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.  

We do ask for a willingness to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, safeguarding, confidentiality & data protection.  

You will be required to complete some essential learning and a full induction before you start in this role. 

Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:  

• Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all relevantPolicies/Procedures
• Provide learning including Health and Safety, Data Protection and

Safeguarding

• Provide an on-the-job induction  
• Pay “out of pocket” expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expensespolicy

Benefits of Volunteering with Shelter:  

• Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness  
• Gain valuable work experience in a supervisory role 
• Be part of a great team, both in your shop and within Shelter Retail 
• Build your confidence and develop transferable skills 
  • Enhance your CV – this is the perfect role for you to demonstrate the step from sales advisor to supervisory/management roles  
  • Opportunities to develop your retail skills further out at events like Charity Supermarket and pop-up shops 

What Our Volunteers Say:

“Shelter was one of the first physical places where I felt I could fully be myself."

“Genuinely the highlight of my week. Feel like I’m part of something bigger.”

“Helping in the shop gives me satisfaction and gives me a place to go if feeling lonely and down.”

 

Next Steps: Please complete an application form online. After you have applied, we will review your application and invite successful candidates to attend a recruitment conversation.

Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions. As the role you are applying for has been designated as a regulated role, we will require you to undertake a basic Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us. 

RETAIL VOLUNTEER SUPERVISOR  

  Inverness

Are you ready to develop your retail and leadership skills?... Then this could be the volunteer role for you! We're looking for enthusiastic people to support the management teams in running one of our fabulous community shops.

From helping to recruit new volunteers and leading the shop team when the manager is off, to driving sales and donations and creating eye catching window displays this is a varied and engaging role that will have an impact on the store, the local community and the fight to defend the right to a safe home.

Because Home is Everything

  

Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who volunteer more. Many people volunteer for a morning or an afternoon each week, but we’ll have a chat about your availability after you’ve applied. 

Availability: The shop is open Monday- Saturday 09:00-17:00, Sunday, 12:00-16:00

Location: 38 Union Street Inverness IV1 1PX

Supervised by: Community Shop Manager 

Why get involved with Shelter? Home is a human right. It's our foundation and it's where we thrive. Yet, every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. 

We are passionate about what we do and are proud to give pre-loved items a second chance and represent Shelter on the High Street.  Our shop teams ensure fighting the housing emergency never felt so fun.

Main Tasks can include:  

• Supporting our Community Shop Managers to run an exciting and inviting store.
• Using the till system to process sales, refunds and Gift Aid 
• Opening and/or closing the shop, including cashing up at the end of the day 
• Supporting other volunteers
• Using and updating our volunteer database
• Providing excellent customer service 
• Photographing and selling key items on our online shop 

• Creating posts to promote our shops on Instagram

Skills and Experiences Required: Not essential as full training will be provided, however some retail or supervisory experience would be beneficial, as would confidence in the use of technology.

What’s important to us is that you want to be part of our team and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.  

We do ask for a willingness to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, safeguarding, confidentiality & data protection.  

You will be required to complete some essential learning and a full induction before you start in this role. 

Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:  

• Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all relevantPolicies/Procedures
• Provide learning including Health and Safety, Data Protection and

Safeguarding

• Provide an on-the-job induction  
• Pay “out of pocket” expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expensespolicy

Benefits of Volunteering with Shelter:  

• Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness  
• Gain valuable work experience in a supervisory role 
• Be part of a great team, both in your shop and within Shelter Retail 
• Build your confidence and develop transferable skills 
  • Enhance your CV – this is the perfect role for you to demonstrate the step from sales advisor to supervisory/management roles  
  • Opportunities to develop your retail skills further out at events like Charity Supermarket and pop-up shops 

What Our Volunteers Say:

“Shelter was one of the first physical places where I felt I could fully be myself."

“Genuinely the highlight of my week. Feel like I’m part of something bigger.”

“Helping in the shop gives me satisfaction and gives me a place to go if feeling lonely and down.”

 

Next Steps: Please complete an application form online. After you have applied, we will review your application and invite successful candidates to attend a recruitment conversation.

Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions. As the role you are applying for has been designated as a regulated role, we will require you to undertake a basic Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please contact us if you require more information.  

Praxis Future Academy is a new, start-up school based in Ibadan, South West Nigeria, with aspirations to run the British curriculum. The city of Ibadan is about 80 kilometres from Lagos.
Ibadan is home to Nigeria's first university but years of political mismanagement has meant that the standard of education, underpinned by a compassionate, society-oriented value system has collapsed.

Drawing on its foundation in the United Kingdom, the school is driven by a set of values and an ethos that will develop our students into change agents in their immediate society.

The school will start with two sections:
1. Basic School - Age 5-11 years (corresponding to KS1 and KS2)
2. Junior Secondary Age 11-14 years (corresponding to KS3)

-----We are looking for a Head of School that has direct experience of the British school system and values.

We require a forward-thinking outstanding and suitably experienced educator who will share our common passion about teaching and learning; developing the right value system, improving provision and outcomes for children.

a)   must be 18 years and above with teaching experience;
b)   have experience of the British school system, values, and curriculum either as a teacher or an administrator.
c)   demonstrate excellent leadership potential and provide evidence of impact having good experience of the United Kingdom's OFSTED inspection.
d)   be highly motivated with a successful track record of working with a wide range of staff, children, and families;
e)  show a commitment to and an enjoyment of education within and beyond the curriculum.

WHAT WE OFFER
In exchange for your time and skills
*Offer airport pick-up to destination.
*Full boarding - double bedroom.
*Lunch and Dinner.
* Travel support for local tourism.

RETAIL VOLUNTEER SUPERVISOR  

 Tunstall

Are you ready to develop your retail and leadership skills?... Then this could be the volunteer role for you! We're looking for enthusiastic people to support the management teams in running one of our fabulous community shops.

From helping to recruit new volunteers and leading the shop team when the manager is off, to driving sales and donations and creating eye catching window displays this is a varied and engaging role that will have an impact on the store, the local community and the fight to defend the right to a safe home.

Because Home is Everything

  

Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who volunteer more. Many people volunteer for a morning or an afternoon each week, but we’ll have a chat about your availability after you’ve applied. 

Availability: The shop is open Monday 09:00-16:00, Tuesday: Closed, Wednesday: - Saturday 09:00-16:00,

Location: 87 High Street Tunstall Stoke-on-Trent  ST6 5TA

Supervised by: Community Shop Manager 

Why get involved with Shelter? Home is a human right. It's our foundation and it's where we thrive. Yet, every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. 

We are passionate about what we do and are proud to give pre-loved items a second chance and represent Shelter on the High Street.  Our shop teams ensure fighting the housing emergency never felt so fun.

Main Tasks can include:  

• Supporting our Community Shop Managers to run an exciting and inviting store.
• Using the till system to process sales, refunds and Gift Aid 
• Opening and/or closing the shop, including cashing up at the end of the day 
• Supporting other volunteers
• Using and updating our volunteer database
• Providing excellent customer service 
• Photographing and selling key items on our online shop 

• Creating posts to promote our shops on Instagram

Skills and Experiences Required: Not essential as full training will be provided, however some retail or supervisory experience would be beneficial, as would confidence in the use of technology.

What’s important to us is that you want to be part of our team and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.  

We do ask for a willingness to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, safeguarding, confidentiality & data protection.  

You will be required to complete some essential learning and a full induction before you start in this role. 

Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:  

• Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all relevantPolicies/Procedures
• Provide learning including Health and Safety, Data Protection and

Safeguarding

• Provide an on-the-job induction  
• Pay “out of pocket” expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expensespolicy

Benefits of Volunteering with Shelter:  

• Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness  
• Gain valuable work experience in a supervisory role 
• Be part of a great team, both in your shop and within Shelter Retail 
• Build your confidence and develop transferable skills 
  • Enhance your CV – this is the perfect role for you to demonstrate the step from sales advisor to supervisory/management roles  
  • Opportunities to develop your retail skills further out at events like Charity Supermarket and pop-up shops 

What Our Volunteers Say:

“Shelter was one of the first physical places where I felt I could fully be myself."

“Genuinely the highlight of my week. Feel like I’m part of something bigger.”

“Helping in the shop gives me satisfaction and gives me a place to go if feeling lonely and down.”

 

Next Steps: Please complete an application form online. After you have applied, we will review your application and invite successful candidates to attend a recruitment conversation.

Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions. As the role you are applying for has been designated as a regulated role, we will require you to undertake a basic Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please contact us at  if you require more information.

RETAIL VOLUNTEER SUPERVISOR  

  Glasgow Pollokshaws

Are you ready to develop your retail and leadership skills?... Then this could be the volunteer role for you! We're looking for enthusiastic people to support the management teams in running one of our fabulous community shops.

From helping to recruit new volunteers and leading the shop team when the manager is off, to driving sales and donations and creating eye catching window displays this is a varied and engaging role that will have an impact on the store, the local community and the fight to defend the right to a safe home.

Because Home is Everything

  

Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who volunteer more. Many people volunteer for a morning or an afternoon each week, but we’ll have a chat about your availability after you’ve applied. 

Availability: The shop is open Monday- Saturday 09:30-17:30, 11:00-16:00

Location: 1145 Pollokshaws Road Glasgow G41 3YH

Supervised by: Community Shop Manager 

Why get involved with Shelter? Home is a human right. It's our foundation and it's where we thrive. Yet, every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. 

We are passionate about what we do and are proud to give pre-loved items a second chance and represent Shelter on the High Street.  Our shop teams ensure fighting the housing emergency never felt so fun.

Main Tasks can include:  

• Supporting our Community Shop Managers to run an exciting and inviting store.
• Using the till system to process sales, refunds and Gift Aid 
• Opening and/or closing the shop, including cashing up at the end of the day 
• Supporting other volunteers
• Using and updating our volunteer database
• Providing excellent customer service 
• Photographing and selling key items on our online shop 

• Creating posts to promote our shops on Instagram

Skills and Experiences Required: Not essential as full training will be provided, however some retail or supervisory experience would be beneficial, as would confidence in the use of technology.

What’s important to us is that you want to be part of our team and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.  

We do ask for a willingness to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, safeguarding, confidentiality & data protection.  

You will be required to complete some essential learning and a full induction before you start in this role. 

Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:  

• Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all relevantPolicies/Procedures
• Provide learning including Health and Safety, Data Protection and

Safeguarding

• Provide an on-the-job induction  
• Pay “out of pocket” expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expensespolicy

Benefits of Volunteering with Shelter:  

• Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness  
• Gain valuable work experience in a supervisory role 
• Be part of a great team, both in your shop and within Shelter Retail 
• Build your confidence and develop transferable skills 
  • Enhance your CV – this is the perfect role for you to demonstrate the step from sales advisor to supervisory/management roles  
  • Opportunities to develop your retail skills further out at events like Charity Supermarket and pop-up shops 

What Our Volunteers Say:

“Shelter was one of the first physical places where I felt I could fully be myself."

“Genuinely the highlight of my week. Feel like I’m part of something bigger.”

“Helping in the shop gives me satisfaction and gives me a place to go if feeling lonely and down.”

 

Next Steps: Please complete an application form online. After you have applied, we will review your application and invite successful candidates to attend a recruitment conversation.

Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions. As the role you are applying for has been designated as a regulated role, we will require you to undertake a basic Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please contact us  if you require more information. 

Job title: Fundraising Trustee

Contract type: Contractor / Remote / Volunteer

Hours per week:  5-6 hours per month

Expenses: Any travel expenses will be paid at 25p per mile.

Flexible working: Yes.

Deadline for applications: 07/07/24

 

 

About Been There:

 

Been There is a small (but growing!) charity in the form of an app that connects people aged 18 and over with a vetted and trained mentor to help with any body image issues they may be experiencing. This gives them the opportunity to speak to someone who has ‘Been There’ themselves. Our Mentors are here to support, empower and, most importantly, listen.

About the role:

 

If you are an experienced fundraiser, we need your help! Been There’s Board of Trustees share ultimate responsibility for governing the charity and directing how it is managed and run. As a member of the Board, you will help set the strategic aims, objectives and direction of the charity. The skills and knowledge you bring will enhance the Board and support Been There in achieving its charitable objectives

 

As a Fundraising Trustee, you will play a key role within our charity in assisting the Board to develop an ambitious fundraising strategy and help us to further improve the effectiveness of our income generation so we can maximise the number of service users we can provide support to. You will help to ensure our fundraising is of the highest standard and that we are meeting our fundraising objectives as well as complying with our legal duties. Alongside relevant experience, you will also possess an ability to work to tight deadlines, prioritising multiple tasks, and will be a natural team player with excellent written and spoken English.

Board meetings are held every other month for 2 hours (two via Zoom and one per quarter in Kingston-Upon-Thames). If required, this role can be completely remote and you can attend the quarterly meeting over video call.

 

Role Summary:

 

· To assist the Board of Trustees to develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy for Been There

· To guide, support, and challenge the Communications Manager and fundraising volunteers.

· To report to the Trustees on a regular basis, giving an update on fundraising achievements, plans, and progress.

· To ensure fundraising is of the highest standard and priority within a robust governance framework that meets all relevant legislation.

Main Responsibilities:

 

· Oversee fundraising to make sure it is carried out in legal, honest, and accountable ways.

· Strategically assess where fundraising fits into the overall charity strategy, and work with the Trustees to ensure effective income generation is being achieved.

· Contributing knowledge of fundraising techniques, best practice, and strategies.

· Assessing risks in new fundraising directions, alerting the Board of Trustees in a timely manner, as and when necessary, of key concerns.

· To report to the Board at a strategic level on the successes and challenges of the fundraising strategy.

· To help the charity further develop its fundraising capabilities through effective people and processes.

· On an ad hoc basis, to work with the Chair of Trustees and the Communications Manager, outside of the Trustee meetings, to support and develop the fundraising strategy.

Person Specification:

 

· To have substantial background as a senior charity fundraiser with a sound understanding and experience of charity fundraising at strategic and operational levels.

· A good understanding of fundraising within a small charity and the challenges facing small charities.

· Experience of diverse income generation practices.

· Sound, independent judgement and ability to think creatively.

· Ability to give constructive feedback and provide challenge.

· Experience in the charitable or voluntary sector.

· An ability to work to tight deadlines, ensuring prioritisation of multiple tasks.

· A natural team player with excellent written and spoken English

To apply for the Fundraising Trustee position at Been There, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.

 

Thank you for your interest.

 

 

 

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Been There is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.

 

 

 

Context:

The Board of Trustees is jointly responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the integrity of its activities and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, and legal and regulatory guidelines.

All trustees should also be aware of, and understand, their individual and collective responsibilities, and should not be overly reliant on one or more individual trustees in any particular aspect of the governance of the charity.

The statutory duties of a trustee are:

 

● To ensure the organisation complies with its governing document.

● To ensure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.

● To ensure the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives - the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objectives, no matter how 'charitable' and 'worthwhile' those activities are.

● To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.

● To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.

● To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.

● To ensure the financial stability of the organisation.

● To protect and manage the property of the organisation and to ensure the proper investment of the organisation's funds.

● If the organisation employs staff, appoint the CEO and monitor his or her performance.

In addition, with other trustees to hold the charity “in trust” for current and future beneficiaries by:

 

● Ensuring that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.

● Being responsible for the performance of the charity and for its “corporate” behaviour; ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.

● Acting as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.

● Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.

● Trustees are required to sign a non-disclosure agreement at the time of joining the board.

● As well as the various statutory duties, any trustee should make full use of any specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the board make good decisions.

About Roots Academy

At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.

Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 1,800 students across the UK.

 

Role Summary

As a Content Creator at Roots Academy, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our digital presence and enhancing our educational offerings. You will help bring our vision to life with your passion for storytelling,  keen eye for detail, and ability to produce compelling and engaging content across various platforms.

Key tasks

• Content Development: Create high-quality, engaging, and original content for various platforms, including social media,  website, and promotional materials.
• Content Calendar Management: Plan and manage the content calendar to ensure timely delivery and consistency.
• Visual Content Creation: Design graphics, infographics, and videos that align with our brand identity and resonate with our target audience.
• Copywriting: Write clear, concise, and persuasive copy for marketing materials, course descriptions, email campaigns, and more.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure that all content adheres to Roots Academy’s branding guidelines and reflects our core values.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other teams to align content creation efforts with broader organisational objectives.

What we’re looking for

• Strong understanding of Islamic values and the ability to communicate and promote them effectively.
• Proven experience as a Content Creator, Copywriter, or similar role.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro).
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creative mindset with a keen eye for detail.

What we have to offer

• Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
• Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
• Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
• Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.

Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.

Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.

About Roots Academy

At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.

Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 1,800 students across the UK.

 

Role Summary

To bring our vision to life, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing our social media strategy. You will be responsible for creating engaging and meaningful content that resonates with our audience, promotes our educational programs, and nurtures our community’s spiritual development.

Key tasks

• Social Media Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with Roots Academy’s mission and goals.
• Content Creation: Create compelling and informative social media content, including posts, videos, graphics, and stories, that reflects our values and engages our target audience.
• Community Engagement: Build and nurture a vibrant online community by responding to comments, messages, and inquiries in a timely and respectful manner.
• Content Calendar: Maintain a content calendar to ensure a consistent posting schedule and to plan for special events, holidays, and campaigns.
• Audience Growth: Implement strategies to increase our social media following and engagement, including the use of hashtags, collaborations, and promotions.
• Analytics and Reporting: Monitor social media metrics, track campaign performance, and provide regular reports with insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure that all social media content adheres to Roots Academy’s branding guidelines and reflects our core values.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other teams to align social media efforts with broader organisational objectives.

What we’re looking for

• Strong understanding of Islamic values and the ability to communicate and promote them effectively.
• Proven experience in social media management, preferably in an educational or nonprofit context.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in social media management tools and platforms.
• Creative thinking and the ability to develop engaging content.
• Strong analytical skills for tracking and evaluating social media performance.
• Understanding of social media advertising and paid promotion.
• Community management experience with the ability to maintain a positive and respectful online environment.
• Graphic Design Software - Basic knowledge of graphic design software like Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite for creating or editing marketing materials.

What we have to offer

• Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
• Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
• Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
• Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.

Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.

Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy. 

About Roots Academy

At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.

Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 1,800 students across the UK.

 

Role Summary

To bring our vision to life, we are seeking a dedicated individual to join our dynamic marketing team. In this role, you will play a vital role in managing and strengthening our relationships with partner organisations. You will work closely with external partners to ensure they use our branding correctly, effectively market our classes, and maintain open lines of communication.

Key tasks

• Branding Compliance - Collaborate with partner organisations to ensure they correctly represent our brand in all marketing materials, including logos, imagery, and messaging.
• Marketing Support - Provide guidance and resources to partners for marketing our services effectively, including creating marketing collateral, campaigns, and promotional materials.
• Communication Liaison - Serve as the primary point of contact through social media between our organisation and partner organisations, facilitating clear and consistent communication channels.
• Training and Onboarding - Conduct training sessions and onboarding for new partner organisations to familiarise them with our brand guidelines, marketing strategies, and communication protocols.
• Performance Monitoring - Monitor the marketing efforts of partner organisations, track key performance metrics, and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaboration - Coordinate cross-functional efforts with internal teams, such as marketing, design, and external partnerships, to ensure alignment with partnership goals.

What we’re looking for

• Passion for Islamic education and the development of young Muslims.
• Strong understanding of branding, marketing, and communication principles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple partnerships simultaneously.
• Proficiency in project management and organisational skills.
• Analytical mindset for assessing partnership performance.
• Data Analysis Tools - Skills in data analysis tools like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for evaluating partnership performance and providing insights.
• Communication Tools - Proficiency in communication and collaboration tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom for maintaining open lines of communication with partners.
• Content Collaboration Tools - Knowledge of platforms like Google Workspace for collaborating on content creation and sharing documents with partners.

What we have to offer

• Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
• Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
• Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
• Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.

Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.

Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.

LAFI Burkina is recruiting trustees to support our work with partner organisations in Burkina Faso.

We are a volunteer-led registered charity, currently run by 5 trustees, all with experience of working in Burkina Faso. We work with partner organisations in Burkina Faso to strengthen their capacities to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities to live in a fully inclusive society. Currently, we are working with our partners to support children and adults with disabilities to access education and training opportunities, as well as on developing income-generating activities. 

We are looking for more trustees to join us in our work and to expand the skillset of our board. 

If you have an interest in disability rights, advocacy and international development, and feel passionate about our cause, we would be very happy to hear from you. Please use the Quick Apply button to:

1. Share your CV;
2. Send a cover letter to let us know:
   • why you would be interested in joining us as a trustee; 
   • if there is a particular focus you would be interested in helping with (e.g. fundraising, marketing, communications, finance etc.), or if you would prefer to be a general trustee.

​​Please note that experience of working in Burkina Faso is not required for the role.

For 25 years, Community Foundation Wales has been working with funders to support charities and community groups and strengthen communities across Wales. Our vision is of a Wales with strong, active communities.

Community Foundation Wales inspires people to give and helps Welsh communities to thrive by changing lives together. We work with donors, community groups and charities across Wales, taking time to understand what each is trying to accomplish and supporting them to do so with impact.

Since 1999, we have awarded over £40m in grants to grassroots community groups and charities across Wales on behalf of our donors. We work with our generous supporters to reach the people most in need and help to create equality and opportunity in the diverse communities of Wales. We are also part of the wider, 47-strong UK Community Foundation network, who, for 30 years, has distributed millions of pounds towards smaller, locally based organisations, and provides vital support to every postcode in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

We have grown over the past 25 years and now have big plans for further development, by encouraging further effective philanthropy among businesses, individuals and organisations within and beyond Wales, so that we can further strengthen the support we give to local communities and charities.

Community Foundation Wales
Chair
Across Wales, with UK wide representation 
Unremunerated, with expenses paid, such as childcare and travel in order to support attendance at board meetings.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Board of an ambitious organisation, keen to continue to grow the scale, reach and impact of our work. With strategic planning under way, healthy governance, a dedicated executive team, committed trustees and growing endowment funds and core funding in place, we have a strong platform from which to operate and effect change in the communities we serve.

We are looking to appoint a Chair to lead and inspire, as well as to act as an ambassador for the organisation, who brings:

• Prior experience as a charity trustee and solid understanding of good governance practices
• Experience of operating at strategic leadership level
• Experience of developing and maintaining an engaged network
• Experience of acting as ambassador and raising the profile of an organisation, leading to positive outcomes.

We are seeking a Chair who shares our values as well as our passion and commitment to the communities of Wales.

We are actively seeking to bring more diversity of perspectives and experience to our Board and welcome applications from currently underrepresented groups at board level.

For further information, to access the appointment brief and to apply, please click the 'apply' button above to be redirected to the Prospectus website.

Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications:  Wednesday 24th July 2024
Interviews with Prospectus: 31st July – 7th August 2024
Engagement meetings with key stakeholders: Week of 12th August 2024
Interviews with Community Foundation Wales: 19th August 2024
A full induction will be provided to the incoming Chair.

You will be making a real difference by helping Swanage Pier Trust to protect and maintain our heritage. Becoming a volunteer shop manager could be just what you’re looking for.

Supported by a wider team, you would be responsible for the overall running of the Swanage Pier Gift Shop.

Purpose of Role

The main purpose of the post is to manage the Gift Shop for Swanage Pier Trust. This is a customer facing role and will require good customer service, retail and administration skills. A good knowledge of retail will help. The postholder will need some experience in a retail role. A flexible approach and a great sense of humour will help. 

Task Duties

To be responsible for the trust gift shop and act as a first point of contact for visitors, members of the public, trustees, volunteers and staff.

To have a flexible working approach and to help coordinate cover by volunteers and staff at all other times.

To efficiently manage and direct enquiries.

To be responsible for the sale of merchandise in the shop and online and to oversee shop stock levels.

To liaise with shop suppliers, place orders and record new stock on the till system.

To ensure that the gift shop area and displays are kept tidy, stocked and well presented.

To assist with the administration of shop income.

To identify and uphold health and safety measures.

To maintain confidentiality and ensure equal opportunities is upheld at all times.

To encourage people to be supporters of Swanage Pier Trust. 

Job Purpose

To lead the Board of Trustees in setting the strategic direction and ensuring effective governance of Palace for Life Foundation, the official charity of Crystal Palace Football Club. The Chair will champion the Foundation's vision and values, ensuring resources and support are in place to achieve the Foundation's mission to transform young people’s lives across south London.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Governance

• Lead the Board in setting the Foundation’s strategic direction and ensuring effective governance, working in close partnership with the management team.
• Act as a link between the Board and the management team, particularly at Chief Executive level.
• Act as a conduit between the Foundation and CPFC, maintaining a strong relationship between the two.
• Ensure the Board fulfills its duties to provide sound financial oversight and manage risks.
• Chair Board meetings, ensuring they are productive and efficient.
• Promote a culture of openness, transparency, and constructive challenge within the Board.
• Provide oversight and guidance to the Chief Executive, including facilitating their professional development.
• Engage with staff members across the Foundation periodically to understand their needs, challenges, and contributions, fostering a culture of open communication and collaboration.
• Promote an effective safeguarding culture, supporting the trustees in developing their individual and collective understanding of safeguarding, as well as having an awareness of safeguarding arrangements across the organisation.
• Ensure active participation and engagement from all Board members, and oversee the process for trustees' induction, succession planning, and exit, maintaining a robust and dynamic Board.

Strategic Partnership and Advocacy

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the owners and senior leadership at Crystal Palace F.C. (CPFC), the Premier League and other key stakeholders.
• Advocate for the Foundation’s mission, engaging with the local community, statutory bodies, and voluntary sectors to foster partnerships.
• Ensure the Foundation’s activities align with the needs of the local community, particularly addressing the challenges faced by young people in south London.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent the Foundation at external events and functions.
• Engage with local community groups, understanding their challenges and aspirations.
• Promote the Foundation’s work and impact through effective communication and networking.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)

• Champion EDI within the Foundation and in its external activities.
• Ensure the Foundation’s programmes and initiatives support all groups, particularly those from underrepresented or marginalised communities.
• Lead by example in promoting inclusive practices and policies within the organisation.

Fundraising and Financial Oversight

• Support fundraising activities and help secure new funding sources.
• Oversee the Foundation’s financial health, ensuring resources are managed effectively and ethically.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including those set by the Charity Commission.

Essential Criteria

• Passion for Crystal Palace F.C.: A strong affinity with CPFC and a passion for its role in the community.
• Community Insight: An understanding of the south London community and the challenges faced by young people, particularly in areas of deprivation.
• Strategic Leadership: Proven experience in a leadership role, with a track record of effective governance.
• Partnership Building: Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including statutory and voluntary organisations.
• EDI: Demonstrable experience in championing and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in a leadership capacity.
• Political Acumen: Understanding of the political landscape and the ability to navigate it to benefit the Foundation’s mission.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of representing the Foundation to various audiences.

Desirable Criteria

• Charity Trustee Experience: Recent experience as a trustee of another charity.
• Fundraising Experience: Experience in securing and managing funds from diverse sources.
• Knowledge of Sports and Youth Programmes: Familiarity with community engagement through sports, particularly football.

Personal Qualities

• Integrity and a commitment to the highest ethical standards.
• Ability to command respect and build consensus.
• Passion for making a difference in the lives of young people.