Volunteer Roles
Volunteering for Sense
Our amazing team of volunteers help us run over 100 shops across England and Wales. Every donated item that you sort, prepare and sell helps to raise vital funds to support us in our mission to make sure no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
What your role will involve
There are a variety of tasks that you can get involved with in the shop, including:
- Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service and a fantastic shopping experience
- Receiving donated goods from members of the public
- Sorting, steaming, tagging and preparing donated goods for sale
- Creating eye catching window and in-shop displays
- Keeping the shop floor well stocked, tidy, clean and organised
- Processing sales and serving on the till
- Promoting Gift Aid and other Sense fundraising initiatives
- Acting as an ambassador for Sense; promoting the shop and Sense in your local community
- Supporting with the recruitment and training of new volunteers
- Following new health, safety and social distancing measures to ensure the safety of everyone
Will the role suit me? Yes, if you are:
- Motivated and hardworking
- Reliable, flexible and willing to do a variety of shop tasks
- A team player
- Friendly and helpful
- Passionate about customer service and enjoy interacting with people
- Respectful of others and their diversity
- Interested in supporting the work of Sense and want to make a difference to people who have complex disabilities and are deafblind.
What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?
- A full induction and ongoing support and guidance from your Shop Manager to make sure you feel confident in your role
- Support to develop new skills, knowledge and experience, in particular of a retail environment, but also skills such as teamwork, customer service, communication and using your initiative
- A reference for other paid or voluntary work (available on request)
- The opportunity to share your existing skills and experience to benefit others
- The chance to meet new people from a wide range of backgrounds and to join a passionate and committed team
- The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to Sense by raising vital income and raising the profile of Sense in your local community; changing the lives of those who have complex disabilities and are deafblind
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.
Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.
We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.
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About us:
The Olive Branch Counselling Service (reg charity 1140475) is based in central Winchester, serving the community of Hampshire over the last 27 years. We provide subsidised counselling services for adults (over 18) who are experiencing mental health issues, via weekly therapy sessions. Our beneficiaries have gone through a range of difficult lived experiences, including loss, abuse, poor health and the current cost of living crisis. We’re a small charity with 4 part-time staff and aim to help 300 people in 2024. We recently secured a multi-year grant from the National Lottery, putting us on a more secure financial footing for 3 years. We still need to raise a further £30,000 in 2024. We have 44 volunteer counsellors supporting our clients, who are committed to helping people in need, and in turn we support their continuous professional development by funding their counselling supervision.
Role overview:
The Olive Branch Counselling Service is welcoming Trustees to join our Board of Directors. Trustees play a vital role in making sure that The Olive Branch achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that the service has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, the Trustees support and challenge the Clinical team to enable the charity to grow and thrive to achieve our mission.
Duties and responsibilities
• Support and guide our charity’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
• Approve operational strategies and policies, monitor and evaluate their implementation.
• Oversee charity’s financial plans and budgets, monitor and evaluate progress.
• Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
• Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
• Review and approve charity’s financial statements.
• Provide direct support to one or more operational functions, for example; treasurer, fundraising, clinical governance, training, external comms and engagement.
• Keep abreast of changes in our charity’s operating environment.
• Contribute to regular reviews of charity’s own governance by attending regular Board meetings.
• Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect charity’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests.
• Contribute to the broader promotion of charity’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
• Board members have a collective responsibility with regards to governance and decision-making.
What we are looking for
We are looking for people willing to bring their time, energy, enthusiasm and commitment to The Olive Branch Counselling Service. We particularly need help in accessing more funding opportunities through sponsorships, grants, community fundraising and local business links. If you have skills or expertise in areas such as communications and engagement, financial management, fundraising or governance, we would love to hear from you. Most important is having the time and being willing to be pro-active with directly supporting the work of the charity. You do not need previous charity governance experience - a full induction will be provided.
Personal skills and qualities
• Willingness and ability to accept responsibilities and liabilities as Trustees and to act in the best interests of our organisation.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Enthusiasm for our charity values, vision and mission. Terms of appointment
• Trustees are appointed for a 3 year term of office, renewal for further terms to be approved by the Board.
• This is a voluntary position, reasonable expenses incurred whilst carrying out Olive Branch duties can be reimbursed.
• Time commitment varies depending on duties, approximately 1-2 days per month to cover meetings, tasks and liaising with staff/partner organisations.
• Circa 6-8 Board meetings annually, either in person at The Olive Branch office or remotely via Zoom/Teams.
• Annual General Meeting is usually held mid-June in central Winchester.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Role Description
Volunteer Befriender
Role of a Volunteer Befriender
Volunteer Befrienders with the Age UK Solihull Linking People Together service play a key role in supporting lonely older people. Volunteers are in a position of trust as they establish a one to one relationship with the person they befriend.
The volunteer will provide a supportive relationship that enables the older person to build their confidence and enables then to retain a sense of independence and inclusion.
The tasks of a Volunteer Befriender
The tasks undertaken by a befriender will vary depending upon the needs of the individual they are supporting but will at all times be governed by the policies and procedures operated by the service.
The following list provides the range of tasks and the approach to be adopted by a volunteer whilst working with the service:
· To develop and promote a positive relationship with the older person with whom the volunteer is matched;
· To establish and maintain appropriate boundaries in the befriending relationship;
· To agree with the older person the types of activities they wish to undertake, ensuring that these comply with the service safety requirements;
· To be consistent and dependable;
· To recognise that the relationship with the older person may be challenging due to the individuals needs and circumstances and being realistic about what can be achieved in your relationship with them;
· To uphold Age UK Solihull’s core principles, vision, culture and values and abide by the policies and procedures of the service and the organisation;
· To work in conjunction with the employees of the Linking People Together service to ensure service quality, by participating in team meetings, referring concerns about the older person they are befriending and completing monitoring forms;
· To offer an accepting and understanding presence and work within a non-discriminatory framework.
Experience, skills and attitudes required
The project wants to promote an inclusive service that recognises the wide range of skills and experiences that volunteers can bring to the project and their befriending role to help reduce loneliness and isolation amongst older people.
The volunteer person specification outlines the range of skills, experience and attitudes that we feel would be relevant to the role:
Essential requirements
· All volunteers will be over the age of 16 prior to being matched with an older person who has been referred to the project, and are required to successfully complete compulsory training* and an informal interview.
· In addition, as the role involves working with vulnerable adults, volunteers will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
· Volunteers will come from all walks of life, with a range of experiences and skills to offer.
· There are no specific educational qualifications required and we aim to recruit people with potential as well as those with relevant experience or qualifications.
· We are looking for people who will embrace the principles and values that we promote when working with older people.
· If escorting clients in a car, a full clean driving licence and the appropriate insurances and MOT.
Personal qualities
· Able to communicate well with other people, particularly older people and be a good listener;
· Can relate to the issues and challenges facing older people;
· Reliable, consistent and dependable
· Patient
Personal values
· An ability to accept people for who they are;
· A respect for others as being of equal worth
*Compulsory Training
Volunteer Mandatory training which includes:
· Safeguarding
· Confidentiality, Data Protection and Cyber Security
· Health & Safety
· Lone Working
· Dementia Awareness
· Equality & Diversity
· Professional Boundaries
· Infection prevention and control (5 minutes)
· Food Safety (if preparing/handling food) (45 minutes)
Minimum Commitment
· 1 hour per week
Expenses
· All reasonable out of pocket expenses are reimbursed monthly (following submission of expenses details). Mileage allowance is paid at 45p per mile.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Following a review of our Board, we are looking for people who are committed to developing our services to the population of Derby City, South Derbyshire, East Staffordshire, Tamworth and surrounding areas. We are specifically looking for people with a finance, HR or legal background. Applications from women and individuals from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are encouraged.
That is not the only criteria as the main element we are looking for is a passion to help us improve the lives of the people that we serve.
Practical Considerations
Evening Board Trustee meetings are held approximately every 12 weeks. We also hold sub-committees every 12 weeks. The total time commitment for a Trustee is at least 1 day per month; induction and training are provided, as is support from an experienced and knowledgeable Trustee and staff team. Trustees are not paid, but expenses are covered. A DBS (criminal records check) will be required.
Essential
· Will require references
· Own computer or secure access to one
· Long term commitment
If you have any questions or wish to discuss the role, please visit our company website for contact details
Citizens Advice Mid Mercia is a charity created to serve our local community of over 600,000 people across Derby City, South Derbyshire, East Staffordshire, Tamworth and surrounding areas.
We provide information, advice, support and training on a wide range of subjects such as debt, consumer services, energy, family, work, housing, health, digital skills and homelessness. Our Governing Body is a Board consisting of Trustees who provide independent judgement and oversight and are responsible for providing the strategic direction of our organisation.
Trustees play an essential role in ensuring that the charity runs smoothly and to make sure that:
· The services we offer are high quality
· Our clients’ experiences are used to campaign for changes in policies or services locally and nationally
· Resources are secured to meet current and new demands and that all funds are used responsibly
· Recruitment and selection processes for staff and volunteers are fair, and we are representative of the local community
· Training and support are available for staff and volunteers
· Local partner organisations and funders are aware of the charity and its services
About Citizens Advice Mid Mercia
It is an exciting time to join Citizens Advice Mid Mercia. We are a growing organisation that provides a range of services from quick advice, generalist advice, specialist advice, statutory and none statutory health services as well as peer support and training. We provide services in a variety of outreach locations and are also based in Swadlincote, Derby City, Burton and Tamworth. We provide telephone and face to face advice services for people who want advice on a wide range of issues.
to provide free, independent, confidential, impartial advice to everyone, and to improve the policies and practices that affects lives
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about young people and ensuring everyone has equitable access to opportunities? Do you have a vibrant energy and experience to bring to our families and children? Then we could be looking for you to join our team of volunteers supportung families and young people in the North Kensington community.
As we ease out of lockdown, we are looking for volunteers to help on day trips in and around London to support families in getting back to normality again.
Trips will include anything from horse riding through to the beach, farms and Kew Gardens. This is an opportunity to help families in our community while gaining experience of working with a small, friendly and supportive charity.
Volunteers will help the group leader to accompany groups of parents/guardians and their children on a variety of cultural/fun trips, helping to make them feel welcome.
Suitable volunteers will be reliable and sociable and enjoy working with children. Volunteers must be available for day trips during school holidays, as this is when most of the trips take place.
Volunteers receive a full induction, and support from the Children and Young People Coordinator. Travel expenses on the outings and any entrance fees are covered, and some further expenses can also be claimed.
Creating the circumstances through which people have the opportunity to achieve their potential & improve quality of life regardless of background.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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 part of teaching at Roots, instructors are supplied with many teaching resources to help them teach the Roots way, such as instructor slides, teaching notes and walk-through videos.
Your role at Roots is to produce well-curated teaching notes, to ensure instructors understand the content and know exactly what is being taught.
Key tasks
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Assessing the current standard of teacher notes, and reformatting them
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Checking the teacher notes against the slides and ensuring they are in line
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Ensure teacher notes are well-designed and easy to read
What we’re looking for
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Has a keen eye for detail
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Able to prioritise and organise workload
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Has some experience in quality control of educational resources
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Has some experience in assessing the quality of educational material
What we have to offer
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Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
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Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
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Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
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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.
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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
The Executive Assistant (EA) to the Trustees at Roots Academy plays a pivotal role in supporting the Board of Trustees in their governance responsibilities and strategic oversight of the charity. This position requires a seasoned volunteer, capable of seamlessly managing administrative tasks while contributing strategically to organizational initiatives.
Key tasks
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Trustee Support and Governance: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Board of Trustees, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and coordinating materials. Ensure timely distribution of board packs and follow-up on action items.
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Strategic Liaison: Serve as a strategic liaison between the Trustees, senior management, and external stakeholders. Facilitate communication, manage relationships, and ensure alignment of activities with the charity’s mission and strategic objectives.
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Project Management: Oversee special projects and initiatives as directed by the Trustees. This includes conducting research, preparing reports, and driving forward key strategic priorities identified by the Leadership Team.
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Policy and Compliance: Support the Trustees in maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Keep abreast of governance best practices and assist in policy development and review.
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Executive Support: Provide high-level administrative support to the Chair of the Trustees, including managing correspondence, arranging travel, and organizing events as required.
What we’re looking for
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Grounding in foundational Islamic studies and an alignment with Roots Academy’s vision, mission, and values
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Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational abilities with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
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Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
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Confidentiality and Integrity: Demonstrated integrity and the ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion.
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Adaptability and Initiative: A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
What we have to offer
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Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
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Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
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Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
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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.
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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
We are looking for a Project Manager to join the Academic Operations team to help define, improve, and execute current processes. The Academic Operations team is responsible for managing the logistics and practicalities of the instructor experience, including instructor recruitment, training and development,, through to quality assurance. The ideal candidate is someone who will use their initiative and drive to solve problems and deliver value across key workstreams.
Key tasks
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Defining current state processes vs to-be (instructor recruitment, quality assurance).
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Support the documentation of all Academic Operations work to support knowledge management as Roots and the Roots team grows.
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Supporting the gathering of requirements and vision for the Roots instructor portal.
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Collaborating with the wider Academic team to delegate / support on work as needed.
What we’re looking for
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Experience in Business Analysis would be highly beneficial, but is not essential.
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The ability to grasp a piece of work quickly and own delivery.
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Someone who is equally comfortable in leading a piece of work as they are in getting stuck in and supporting others.
What we have to offer
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Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
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Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
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Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
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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.
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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:
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Providing hands-on support for the center's daily operations
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Engaging in cultural exchange, teaching classes, and organizing fun activities for our children, teens, and university students
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Enhancing our children's education by participating in our online mentor and Study-Buddy programs
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Taking charge of the management, design, and execution of community-led projects aligned with your academic or professional expertise
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Overseeing local and international volunteers, shaping their experience at our Indonesian IHF Centers.
Your international online tasks may include, but are not limited to:
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Budgeting and finance
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Donor relations and sponsorships
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Social media campaigns and fundraising
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Social Media & Website development
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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:
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Certificate of program completion
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Letter of recommendation upon request
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Acquire leadership and management skills to thrive in the ever-changing global environment
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Gain practical experience in an NGO environment
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Join a global network of IHF volunteers and alumni
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Build a diverse global network with professionals from various backgrounds
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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.
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Unleash Your Passion, Volunteer Online with IHF!
Make a difference from anywhere in the world: Join the International Humanity Foundation (IHF) and help us empower marginalized children and communities. We offer flexible online volunteering opportunities in four exciting divisions:
A. Human Resources (HR): Master essential HR skills while supporting our global team. Assist with applications, interviews, calendars, and more.
B. Finance: Gain valuable financial experience while managing funds responsibly. Help us track donations, process grants, and ensure financial stability.
C. Education & Administration: Make a lasting impact on children's lives. Develop curricula, mentor youth, and contribute to various educational projects.
D. Media & PR: Share our stories and amplify our impact. Use your talents in media, graphics, translation, or writing to connect with the world.
Benefits:
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Make a real difference: Contribute to a meaningful cause and change lives.
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Gain valuable skills: Enhance your knowledge and develop new abilities.
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Connect with a global community: Collaborate with passionate volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
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Flexible and rewarding: Volunteer from the comfort of your home on your own schedule.
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Are You Ready to Elevate Your Impact?
IHF invites passionate individuals, both experts and learners, to join our dynamic Fundraising & Grant Writing Team. Volunteer globally from the comfort of your home, dedicating as little as an hour a month. Your contribution, big or small, will help children reach for a brighter future.
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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
Develop feedback mechanisms for all onsite offerings and analyse data to develop suggestions for driving
onsite improvements
Key tasks
- Brainstorm performance indicators for measuring impact of all onsite products including classes and student retreat
- Develop effective methods for acquiring feedback from students and instructors about onsite classes
- Develop effective methods for measuring impact of onsite classes on a student’s journey
- Conduct focus groups to acquire targeted feedback from key stakeholder groups
- Analyse feedback and report on data gathered to develop suggestions for driving initiatives and onsite improvements
What we’re looking for
- Knowledge of in-class onsite experiences; ideally having attended a Roots Academy class previously
- Knowledge of evaluation and monitoring methods
- Ability to summarise and communicate data insights and findings
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for delivering focus groups and reporting on data insights
- Excellent organisation and data analysis skills to develop feedback tools and analyse these in a structured manner
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.
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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
Regional lead responsible for establishing partnerships with University Islamic Societies (ISocs) and maintaining positive relationships with these sites.
Key tasks
- Actively establish and maintain positive relationships with the ISoc committees and Student Ambassadors to ensure an exceptional onsite experience for students and promote retention of sites
- Be responsible for overseeing all onsite logistics through liaison with the Student Ambassador to ensure that onsite logistics including advertising of the class and other required tasks are taken care of by the ISoc
- Be the point of contact for ISocs: answer questions from the ISoc committees and Student Ambassadors to the best of your ability and engage them on a 1-1 basis, listen to their needs and concerns and addressing these accordingly
- Collect ideas and best-practices from how different ISocs are delivering their class
- Participate in delivering an onboarding webinar for ISocs prior to the start of the academic year
- Be the point of contact internally for any queries or updates related to assigned ISocs
What we’re looking for
- An understanding of the Muslim university scene and how university ISocs in the UK operate.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability and keenness to make and maintain genuine connections with people
- Ability to travel regionally for face-to-face meetings with ISoc committees
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.
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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 that Muslim adults live God-centred lives, and we do so by delivering structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 1,800 students across the UK.
Role Summary
The top 1% of British Muslim intellectual capital lies in its professionals - doctors, consultants, dentists, engineers and strategists - all of whom use their intelligence and capacity to improve worldly outcomes for corporations, but do not have the knowledge, motivation, or channels to leverage their skillset to further God’s cause.
From 2021 - 2024 Roots Academy developed and delivered an innovative and contemporary curriculum that has proved effective with the 17-25 year old audience at university.
Since then, a number of Muslim corporate networks have reached out to explore an implementation of this educational program in partnership with their networks. We have been trialling the same with one big-4 corporate network, and this year we plan to formalise and officially launch the offering for Muslim professionals at-large with multiple Muslim professional networks on board. The vision is that 1,000 Muslim professionals have experienced a complete life transformation in the next 5 years, as a result of this program.
The Project Manager for this initiative will need to be a professional, and ideally will have experience developing and delivering similar development programs for Muslims. They will need to be scrappy, making do with a minimal budget and growing a team around them, managing the various stakeholders (instructors, internal teams, external partner orgs, etc.) to. promote, manage, and deliver the course.
At Roots, we look for people who operate with Ihsan - that means they take this job as seriously, or even moreso than their day job; people who are willing to give their best for Allah.
The role-holder will need to be a versatile problem-solver with exceptional stakeholder manager, a grounding in Islam’s fundamentals, and the ability to build a team around them, and do whatever it takes to get things done.
Key Tasks
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Project planning – including but not limited to planning activities, budgeting, completing risk assessments, setting deadlines etc.
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Project delivery – leading on promotion and delivery of the course, working with the marketing team to market the course, meet course registration targets, and ensure course sessions are carried out on time.
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Project monitoring and evaluation – tracking project progress, resolving any problems that may arise, collecting feedback from participants, and evaluating the course, post completion.
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Team leadership – managing and coordinating with volunteers as required.
What we’re looking for
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Grounding in foundational Islamic studies
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Demonstrated experience in leadership roles
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Experience in delivering educational courses end-to-end
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Experience in project management and delivery
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Desirable - Established connection with Muslim professional networks
What we have to offer
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Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
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Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
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Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
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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.
This would be an ideal position for someone with experience in project management, looking to volunteer their time and develop their leadership skills, in a faith-based start-up environment.
We will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, if you are interested please apply today - we would love to hear from you!
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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
Roots Academy is in the process of registering as a charity. As part of this process, the team are working towards creating policies, procedures and frameworks to ensure Roots is meeting charity governance requirements, and to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
The teams currently include:
- Executive team – will become the Trustee Board, once registered
- Leadership team – Team Leads include Finance, HR, Marketing, Fundraising, Academic, Delivery
As our Governance Lead, you will work closely with the Executive Team / Trustee Board, to establish a governance framework for the charity. You will also work closely with the relevant team leads to ensure each team has policies and procedures in place.
Key tasks
- Working closely with the Exec team, support the Trustee on-boarding process, to ensure all required documentation is obtained, and stored securely
- Support with trustee meetings, ensuring accurate record keeping of meeting agendas and minutes
- Manage registers; register of members of the board, register of interests, register of gifts, policy register, risk register, submitting to relevant regulators and responding to appropriate requests.
- Oversee the development of governance polices, such as Complaints Policy, Conflict of Interest Policy, Risk Management Policy, and Whistleblowing Policy.
- Work with the leadership team to ensure policies and procedures are in place, in line with best practice, and signed off by the Trustee board. This includes but is not limited to:
- Finance policies: Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Cash Handling, Due Diligence, Expenses, Reserves
- Marketing & communications policies: Data Protection, External Communications & PR Policy, Social Media Policy, IT & Internal Communication Policy
- Fundraising policies: Acceptance & Refusal of Donations Policy, Ethical Fundraising Policy
- Work with the People Team Lead to roll out HR and safeguarding policies and procedures
- Work with the relevant Team Lead to ensure Roots has all relevant insurances is in place – e.g. public liability insurance for fundraising events, travel insurance for trips abroad, employer liability insurance if employees are recruited in the future.
- Advise the board as necessary, keeping up to date with relevant laws and regulations, including but not limited to Charity Commission Regulations and the Fundraising Code of Conduct.
What we’re looking for
- Experience in charity governance
- Experience with risk management
- Experience with conducting compliance audits desired but not essential
- Strong understanding of Charity Commission Regulations and the Fundraising Code of Conduct
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.
This would be an ideal position for someone with experience in charity compliance or auditing, looking to volunteer their time and develop their leadership skills, in a faith-based start-up environment.
We will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, if you are interested please apply today - we would love to hear from you!