Volunteer Roles

UK-based peacebuilding charity seeks interns to become actively involved in programmes, providing meaningful assistance to the organisation as it carries out its mission.

Concordis International is a UK registered charity which runs peacebuilding programmes in Central African Republic, Sudan and South Sudan.

Our vision is for every community affected by armed conflict to have the resources they need to manage future conflicts peacefully.  Concordis works alongside those involved in or affected by armed conflict, helping them find workable solutions that address the root causes of conflict and contribute to lasting peace and economic development.  We’re committed to finding solutions that benefit women as well as men, young and old, those in armed groups as well as those who chose not to take up arms, national governments as well as civil society. 

Concordis welcomes applications from potential interns who have: 

• An interest in peacebuilding at a conceptual level and a curiosity about how it works in practice 

• A relevant masters degree in international relations, development studies, conflict analysis or similar (some of our interns work with us while completing their masters) 

• Professional level French and English (Arabic would be a bonus) 

Position: Programme Intern  

Location: Working from home (interns are welcome to join team meetings when in London) 

Duration: 6 months, minimum three days per week.  Working hours can be flexible and we are able to accommodate different time zones. 

Remuneration: Volunteer; there is no salary or stipend, but Concordis will reimburse reasonable expenses including a small daily lunch allowance of £5/day.

Training: Concordis will ensure interns receive a high level of relevant experience, including training from senior members of staff 

Closing date: 18th August 2024 

Start date: mid-late September 2024 

Reporting to: Programme Development Manager & Operations Manager 

Overview: Programme interns work directly with the Concordis programme teams on all aspects of designing, implementing and evaluating peacebuilding programmes. The main areas of work in which interns are involved include research, conflict analysis, media reviews and report writing.  Interns monitor international and regional institutions and grant making organisations for funding opportunities.  Programme interns may also be asked to acquire new skills or to work with new technology and will be expected to take their turn in tasks such as monitoring the security of teams on the road. 

Concordis seeks to build relationships of trust and respect, considering this to be at the heart of successful peace processes.  The work of all members of the Concordis team is required to conform to and advance such an approach. 

Applications: Please send a covering letter and two page CV  

In your covering letter, please explain: 

• Why you would like to work with Concordis International. 

• How your skills and experience will be of assistance during the internship. 

• Your proficiency in French, English and Arabic. 

• How you hope to see your career develop in the future. 

• When you would be available to start an internship 

• How you would plan to combine working at Concordis with your other time commitments. 

ROLE DESCRIPTION 

Your internship role within Concordis will be shaped by what is happening on Concordis programmes during the six months you spend with the organisation and by your interests, experience and abilities.  As a team, we rely on each member to contribute their skills to our work and we will look to make the most of what you have to offer, while at the same time giving you opportunities to develop new skills and to challenge yourself. 

You may be asked to carry out research and analysis into countries in which we are active, guided by our research managers and following our research methodology.  Your role may include assisting with the development of project proposals, monitoring international news outlets and researching potential new project areas.  You may be asked to help with monitoring and evaluating our programmes, working with the programme managers and programme officers to understand and capture results from our programme activities. 

You may also be required to give practical, logistical and administrative support to the programme team to which you are allocated, including helping to set up data collection systems, analysing the data collected, preparing and sharing reports, liaising with project partners, preparing for dialogue or training sessions, translating peacebuilding material and taking notes at internal and external meetings.

You will attend team meetings and programme update meetings where you will hear from the Director of Programmes and other members of the programme teams, giving you the chance to understand what is happening on the programmes and to ask questions about any aspect of peacebuilding.

You will be asked to research sources of funding and may be involved in drafting applications for funding, including generating ideas for new programmes that meet the needs of communities and donors.

You may be required to attend external meetings, seminars and conferences and to contribute to website and social media content.  You will be given opportunities and time to attend virtual training on peacebuilding and related topics. 

The internships are designed to give you concrete experience in research, programme management and funding within the international development sector.

The role will require you to work virtually with our UK team, with programme teams in one or more of the countries in which Concordis operates and with your fellow interns.  If you live in or are visiting London, we will be delighted to welcome you to join some team meetings in person.

BRR is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic people to join our Board of Trustees.

We are especially welcoming applications from people who can bring any of the following skills/experience to the Board of Trustees:

• Lived experience of seeking asylum or forced migration
• Health and Safety /Safeguarding
• Finance Management
• HR/ Personnel / Employment Law
• Experience of charity governance

If you don’t have these specific skills but would like to talk about how your skills are transferable, please still get in touch with us to discuss further.

You will gain valuable experience in the charity sector and have an opportunity to make a difference to the lives of refugees and asylum seekers in Bristol.  You will be providing strategic support to a committed group of staff and volunteers and be part of a leading organisation making positive change.  Applicants should be committed to trying to improve the situation for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants.  It would also be useful if you had experience of working for a charity or being on a charity Board of Trustees.

Please visit our website for full details of how to apply, information about the role and contact details 

Age UK Birmingham teams up with the Dementia Carers Hub to offer specialized groups that include vital peer support, activities, and awareness sessions for those looking after people with dementia.

Volunteers are essential in running these weekly groups, leading activities, and helping to create a friendly atmosphere. Tasks include setting up the room including refreshments, guiding discussions, organizing activities, and keeping track of attendance.

Volunteering:

Volunteers should enjoy working in a team, be dependable, and be eager to support older individuals through enjoyable activities and meaningful interactions. This opportunity not only allows volunteers to make a real difference in the lives of dementia carers but also provides personal growth through training and community engagement

• For our Monday Erdington and Wednesday Sutton Coldfield groups, the ideal people for this role should have qualities like empathy, patience, and friendliness. While some knowledge of dementia is helpful, it's not mandatory and training in dementia skills will be provided and encouraged.
   
• For our Thursday Oscott group, where the group is for people with dementia and their carers, in addition to above, experience of working with or caring for someone with dementia is essential.

Additionally, volunteers will have their travel costs and any relevant expenses covered, and will undergo necessary background checks for everyone's safety.

Locations and time:

• · Erdington, Pype Hayes United Reformed Church – Monday 10:00 – 12:00
• · Sutton Coldfield United Reformed Church - Wednesday 13:00 – 15:00
• · Perry Barr, Old Oscott Community Centre - Thursday 11:00 – 13:00

VOLUNTEER ROLE Dementia Carers Hub

Lead the board of EPIC Restart Foundation and empower people to restart positive lives after gambling harm.

• Location: Remote, with online meetings and once a year in person in the North East / North West
• Time commitment: The equivalent of 1-2 days a month
• Closing date: Monday 9th September

EPIC Restart is a charity founded in lived experience of gambling harm, delivering transformational programmes that change lives.

Our small team works closely with people in recovery, the National Gambling Support Network and expert delivery partners to pioneer innovative programmes that are empowering people across the UK to rebuild their lives after gambling harm. We also build crucial awareness of recovery support pathways and work to break down the stigma around gambling addiction.

We are responding to a significant gap in the availability of longer-term recovery support, and we are respected for our empowering approach that has lived experience at its heart. Our EPIC Restart Community is a powerful lived experience online network offering inspiration, learning and connection, and our intensive support programmes, Restarting Lives and Woman. Empowered, provide life-changing events, personal development opportunities and person-centred recovery coaching.

Our small team has directly supported over 600 individuals since we launched our pilot programme in May 2021, and we have reached over 20,000 more people through our online and outreach activities. We have recently embarked on a new two-year strategy, aiming to become a Centre for Excellence for gambling harms recovery, delivering transformational programmes with measurable, proven impact as well as influencing stakeholders and policymakers to increase the support available to those recovering from gambling harm.

Our founding Chair, Robert White, is stepping down after three and a half successful years. EPIC Restart is now seeking a new Chair to lead the Foundation into the next exciting phase of development and growth. Our Chair of Trustees will lead the board to shape the strategic direction of EPIC Restart, ensuring robust governance while acting as an ambassador and fostering strong relationships between the board, executive team and key stakeholders.

Who we are looking for.

As our new Chair, you will have proven leadership experience, strategic vision, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a passion for our mission and values. You will bring charity governance experience and strong commercial acumen and will lead and develop our board, bringing energy, enthusiasm and a proactive commitment to the role. Our new Chair will be excited about strategy development, board dynamics, building a relationship with our Chief Executive, Sharon Parr, and supporting people in restarting their lives after gambling harm.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and inspire others, apply now to become our next Chair of Trustees and help us continue to transform lives.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close on Monday 9th September.

We are seeking to recruit a new Treasurer on the Board of Trustees for S.A.L.V.E. International with a minimum commitment of 8-12 hours per month (which can be evening and weekends) based in the UK.

S.A.L.V.E. International is a small International Development charity registered in the UK and Uganda. Our ethos is “Support And Love Via Education”. We support children living and working on the streets of Uganda to have a brighter future.

At S.A.L.V.E. we believe:

- No young person should have to live or work on the streets

- Young people who have lived and worked on the streets deserve the chance to fulfil their potential

- Young people on the streets should have trustworthy, supportive adults around them

With the generous help of our supporters, S.A.L.V.E. works with children on the streets of Jinja, Uganda, so they have the opportunity to leave their difficult pasts behind them and move forward, towards a brighter future.

We have Drop in Centres and Street Outreach services for children currently living on the streets. We offer short-term residential care in our Halfway Homes or Drug Rehabilitation Centre to help a child to transition off the streets, and follow up care and support for when a child has been resettled home to their family. We also offer educational support, or business skills training where assessed to be needed to help a child to settle home successfully. 

What does the Board Treasurer role involve?

You will join our Board of Trustees in the UK and work alongside our CEO, Chair, staff teams and Ugandan board, to help S.A.L.V.E. International to thrive and increase our impact.

The term of office for our board is four years (which is renewable) – however it is possible for someone to step down, resign or take a sabbatical within this time period, should your circumstances change.

Practically the role will involve:

● 8 to 12 hours a month.

● Attending 4 board meetings per year (these are on a weekend in the daytime. The dates are set at the start of each year and they will normally consist of three virtual half day meetings and one face to face whole day meeting per year).

● Our board has 3 committees that meet virtually once per quarter between board meetings. These are Finance, HR and Governance and Fundraising and Communications. As treasurer you would chair the Finance committee, with the option to join any other committee alongside this if you wish and are able to.

● Responding to emails (where relevant), liaising with the CEO, Chair and other board members as needed, and championing any areas of S.A.L.V.E.’s work in which your knowledge, skills, experience and time available allow.

We also believe that it is highly beneficial for board members to visit the programme in Uganda at least once every four years to understand the work in greater depth, share their skills and to meet with team members and service users. Assistance towards your flight costs may be available, based on an application from the trustee.

Treasurer specific responsibilities:

As treasurer of the board you would also be responsible for:

• Ensuring the charity maintains proper accounts by overseeing and providing guidance to the staff members who do the day to day bookkeeping work.

• Reviewing the charity’s financial performance.

• Reviewing and presenting financial reports to the board in a clear format to help the board understand the charity’s financial position.

• Advising the board on how best to carry out its financial responsibilities.

• Liaising with professional advisors, S.A.L.V.E. staff and with the charity’s independent examiner/ auditors as needed.

• Overseeing the internal audit of our annual accounts.

• Reviewing policies for finance, security of assets and investment.

• Ensuring that the charity has robust and effective financial controls in place.

Essential skills for the treasurer:

• Have experience in finance/accounting. You might hold one of the following financial qualifications: ACA - Chartered Accountant, ACCA /CACA - Certified Accountant, CIMA - Chartered Management Accountant, or CIPFA.

• Have proven experience in communicating well with different stakeholders.

• Have the ability to review and develop strategies, policies, procedures and systems to ensure that S.A.L.V.E. is following good practice in line with the UK Charity Commission.

• Be solution focused and creative in their ability to approach problems.

Other desirable (but not essential) skills:

• Have experience of successfully working internationally and/ or with people from different cultural backgrounds.

• Have experience of using XERO software.

• Have previous experience within the charity sector and be able to evidence their enthusiasm and dedication.

• To encourage diversity on our Board we would especially welcome applicants who are originally from Uganda or have strong ties to Uganda, but are now based in the UK.

How to apply: Please email a copy of your CV and a 1 page cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role, highlighting how you meet the requirements and any key skills or experience you would bring to the role. Please also specify in your cover letter if you would be interested in being considered for being a general trustee if you were not selected for the role of treasurer.

Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 5th August 2024

 Interview dates: Likely to be week commencing 12th August 2024

After a period of transformation, John Moore’s Students' Union seeks an experienced financial professional to join the board of this well-appointed membership charity that supports and represents 27,000+ students.

Applications close at: 9 a.m. Monday 26th August 2024

Location: Liverpool L3 5AH

About JMSU

We’re John Moores Students’ Union – JMSU for short, and we’re proud to represent the 27,000+ LJMU students in the best city there is.

We open our students’ eyes to all the opportunities university life brings both in and outside the curriculum.

We’re here to help ignite students’ passions, embrace new experiences, speak up for positive change, and, above all, ensure a great student experience throughout their university years.

Our safe spaces and programmes provide a home to everyone, along with our societies, sports clubs, volunteering, events, independent advice, campaigning, and roles that represent students at the course and faculty levels.

All students who study at LJMU are automatically members with the ability to participate and, where necessary, vote in our democratic structures.

We are student-led, electing four student officers to represent students. We work on important issues, from mental health support and hidden disability awareness to alleviating the effects of the rise in the cost of living and decolonising the curriculum.

About the role

It is an exciting time to join the Union following a period of transformation and current strategic planning. Becoming an incorporated charity has included a thorough review of the Union’s staffing, governance, and constitutional makeup, ensuring the charity works in the best interests of its members with an efficient and representative governmental design.

The Union have secured an increased funding agreement with the University, allowing them to increase capacity and grow staffing expertise whilst improving already positive staff satisfaction levels. This provides a strong foothold as they review their current strategy to ensure their work remains impactful, relevant, and ambitious.

You will support your fellow trustees with financial scrutiny and oversight, ensuring value for money, cost-effective delivery, and alignment with the best interests of the Union’s members.

This is an opportunity to collaborate with skilled external trustees, senior JMSU staff, and passionate student officers in a warm and welcoming environment.

Who we are looking for

JMSU seek a finance professional with emotional intelligence and an approachable style to form positive relationships with a new generation of leaders.

Applications from first time trustees are welcome – sufficient training and development opportunities will be provided. They are especially keen to hear from candidates from Black, Asian, and other ethnic communities and backgrounds who are currently underrepresented in positions of leadership.

The time commitment is 7-8 engagements a year. This consists of 4 board meetings a year, sub-committee attendance and one away day.

Meetings are hybrid, but in-person attendance is preferable. Board dates are given well in advance, and reasonable travel costs can be reimbursed.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 26th August 2024.

Heartwood House is a dynamic education charity that supports young people who self-exclude from school and are missing education because of bullying or other trauma. They provide both an academic and therapeutic programme to enable their students to get back on track and reconnect with society. Heartwood House has been delivering services in NW London for 20 years.  They have supported many students in their return to mainstream education, further education and employment.  They work with many local authorities such as Harrow, Hillingdon, Hertfordshire, Brent, Ealing, Barnet, Camden and many more.

Heartwood House (based in Harrow) is now looking to strengthen its Board and we are seeking a Company Secretary and named Trustee for Governance and Law – you will bring insight and understanding of charity law, Charity Commission legal regulations, Company Legislation and best practice. 

Trustees have a duty to ensure that the charity is well run, solvent, legally compliant, and working towards the charitable purpose for which it was established, and Trustee roles are an important and a highly rewarding way to support an organisation. Please note that Trustee roles are unremunerated voluntary positions, although reasonable travel expenses will be paid.

Heartwood House is committed to equality of opportunity, supports, and encourages under-represented groups, and values diversity. We seek people from a wide range of backgrounds, who will bring a fresh perspective to the Board, and having reviewed existing Trustee's diversity, skills, and experience, Heartwood House are keen for the Board to reflect the diversity of the communities that they work with and therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please contact Heidi Earp, Director of Langton Not 4 Profit our retained consultants for further information on the role.

We are looking for an experience finance professional to strengthen our financial systems, improve the efficiency of accounting procedures and administration to best inform strategic planning at CPRE London.

This role reports to the Director and responsibilities include:

• Manage and improve processes for managing CPRE London’s finances, including:
• Facilitating online payments including payroll, tax and NI arrangements for staff
• Facilitating NEST pension payments
• Creating invoices and monitoring whether these have been paid
• Helping monitor whether all expected income has been received
• Paying in cheques or CAF vouchers
• Maintaining a record of income and expenditure on Quickbooks bringing this up to date monthly – furnishing Director with summary of income and expenditure
• Supplying information to the Treasurer for quarterly trustee reports, the annual report and preparation of budgets and providing advice on its presentation
• Assisting in ensuring CPRE London meets its charitable responsibilities, including the submission of Charity Commission returns, completion of year-end accounts and preparing information for and working with auditors
• Making Gift Aid claims to HMRC and keeping records for inspection.
• Looking for cost savings in procurement

Skills and experience

• Experience of bookkeeping and essential accounting procedures. CPRE London uses Quickbooks Online so experience of Quickbooks and/or similar online accounting systems is highly desirable.
• Excellent understanding of Excel.
• A commitment to environmental issues

 There will also be opportunities to get involved in other areas of the charity’s work such as administration of the Hedgerow Heroes programme if candidate interest and capacity allows.  This could include hands on involvement with planting activities as well as the logistics behind the programme.

Red Balloon is a dynamic education charity with several Learner Centres throughout the UK that support young people who self-exclude from school and are missing education because of bullying or other trauma. They provide both an academic and therapeutic programme to enable their students to get back on track and reconnect with society. In addition to offering centre based programmes they also offer a distance learning provision (Red Balloon of the Air) which provides students with a bespoke integrated programme of academic education and wellbeing provision, delivered both online and face-to-face.

Red Balloon Learner Centre North West London (Harrow) is now looking to strengthen their Board and we are seeking an Education Trustee – With a strong background within education you will bring an understanding of safeguarding and child protection for both law and practice.  

Trustees have a duty to ensure that the charity is well run, solvent, legally compliant, and working towards the charitable purpose for which it was established, and Trustee roles are an important and a highly rewarding way to support an organisation. Please note that Trustee roles are unremunerated voluntary positions, although reasonable travel expenses will be paid.

Red Balloon is committed to equality of opportunity, supports, and encourages under-represented groups, and values diversity. We seek people from a wide range of backgrounds, who will bring a fresh perspective to the Board, and having reviewed existing Trustee's diversity, skills, and experience, Red Balloon are keen for the Board to reflect the diversity of the communities that they work with and therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please contact Heidi Earp, Director of Langton Not 4 Profit our retained consultants for further information on the role.

Reading Frontline, has been providing face to face debt and benefit advice for over 30 years to those distressed by the burden of debt.

We have 3 vacancies for Volunteer Debt and Benefit Advisers able to work for one day a week from our offices in the centre of Reading. If you like helping people and would like the opportunity to turn lives around, this is the opportunity for you.

You will be working with clients distressed by the burden of debt and so a sympathetic and patient approach is a must. Negotiating skills would be an advantage as you will be dealing with our clients’ creditors to establish repayment plans. Basic finance and budgeting skills would also be helpful.

The procedures we have developed use standard forms and letters in Excel and Word, so a basic knowledge of this software together with general computer literacy and keyboard skills will be needed.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided to new volunteers and back-up and support is always available as you work through clients’ problems.

In return for your work at Frontline we guarantee that you will experience a great sense of satisfaction as you guide clients out of the darkness of overwhelming debt.

We welcome clients and volunteers of all faiths and none.

Frontline’s Impact

“I just wanted to say a very big thank you for your advice yesterday. It was as if a big mountain of pressure had been lifted from my Mum’s shoulder.
She is in the habit, like so many I expect, of generating misconceptions about debt management and that these assumed ‘worst case scenarios’ will happen to her!
She was very relieved after listening to your advice. So thank you very much indeed, it is truly appreciated.”

“Thank you so much for everything you have done for us, I can’t begin to tell you how much this has helped with removing the worry etc."
 

Application Process

Please send your CV with a brief covering email and your phone number to the Reading Branch Manager, Richard Anderson.

Upon receipt we will call you for an initial chat with a view to setting up a meeting in our Reading Office.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

Headway Derby is a small but growing voluntary organisation with ambitious plans for future expansion of its services. We operate as a registered charity.

Role Description: Chair of Trustees
Responsibilities:
1.Strategic Leadership:
Provide leadership to the charity and its Board, ensuring maximum impact for beneficiaries.
Ensure Trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities for effective governance.
Set a clear strategic direction for the Charity.
Regularly review major risks and opportunities.
Ensure sound financial health of the charity.
2. Governance:
Encourage positive change where appropriate.
Address and resolve conflicts within the Board.
Appraise the performance of Trustees and the Board annually.
Regularly refresh the Board to maintain a balanced skill set.
3. External Relations:
Act as an ambassador for the cause and the charity.
Maintain close relationships with key stakeholders.
Represent the charity at external functions and events.
Facilitate change and address potential conflicts.
4. Efficiency and Effectiveness:
Chair Board meetings effectively and impartially.
Ensure Trustees are fully engaged in decision-making.
Assist in recruiting new Trustees.
Take the lead on the General Managers annual performance evaluation.
5. Time Commitment
The role will take around 6 - 8 hours a month.
Board Meetings are held every six weeks in person or online. Usually on a Tuesday evening 17:00 - 19:00. Additional time will be required for preparing for meetings and responding to any on-going issues relating to effective running of the Charity.
Monthly line management of Headway Derby’s General Manager.

Trustee roles are open to all applicants. Headway Derby is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is based solely on a
person's merit, skills, experience and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of disability, age, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Job Information

This is remote volunteering opportunity, at hours to suit you. You will need to visit our shop or lock up facility in Acton and have access to an office on Montpelier Avenue in Ealing. 

The Recruitment Process

Application

Please send a copy of your CV and importantly an application in writing explaining your motivation for apply, any relevant experience and outlining the skills you can bring to the role. 

Shortlisting

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and no later than 7 days after the closing date. Cape is a Disability Confident Committed employer. This means that any applicant that has declared a disability, and meets the essential criteria, will be offered an interview. This will be irrelevant of how they rank in the shortlisting.

Selection

Once shortlisting is complete, successful applicants will be contacted by email, to be invited to a face-to-face interview, in person in Ealing.  

Reasonable adjustments or enquiries

At any stage in the recruitment process, if you any require reasonable adjustments, please contact Angela Coton, and this can be discussed in more detail to identify the most suitable way to support you.

Job Description

The Digital and E-commerce Merchandiser is a new voluntary role, recently created to support the Charity Shop Manager to maximise income from sales of preloved clothing and household goods. 

We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic, has an eye for spotting desirable items to sell online, is organised and good with online systems such as eBay and social media. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• Ensure all site pages are beautifully and strategically merchandised to maximize engagement and conversion.
• Work with the retail manager to identify suitable stock for selling online
• Photograph and list items online providing accurate, visually appealing and optimized for search.
• Package and post sold items
• Use analysis of customer behaviour, product performance reports, and sell-through data to drive decision-making processes.
• Manage and maintain trend and edit categories to support marketing campaigns and reflect seasonal trends.
• Provide monthly reports to support trading decisions, leveraging tools like Google Analytics and other analytics platforms such as Content Square.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of user behaviour and on-site customer journeys using analytics tools.

Cape VALUES

OUR values are specific beliefs about what is right and wrong around us. They are about the culture we encourage, the standards we should have and the principals that underpin our efforts. 

Over time certain things change, people, services, beneficiaries but our values should remain constant.

1. Value the potential of each individual. Their skills, capacity, knowledge, potential and connections to live the life they choose. 

2. Promote collaborative models of working for individuals – enabling the client to become their own co-producer of positive mental health. 

3. Safeguard each individual story – recognising the strengths and resilience of each story.

4. Support prevention and independence – by promoting possibilities and solutions that enable and empower individuals to determine their own pathways.

Equality, diversity and inclusion: We are committed to inclusion across our staff, volunteer and membership. We are working proactively to enhance an organisation culture which celebrates the diversity of our community. We want to ensure that everyone we work with feels respected and supported, independently of race, sexual orientation, gender, language or ability. 

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

Oxfam's West Kirby Shop is looking for Volunteers to help Oxfam’s fight to support the world’s most vulnerable communities.

We’re looking for volunteers who can give 4-8 hours (or more!) of their time in the shop on a Thursday, and we’re excited to welcome brand new volunteers to our stores!

Location: 7/7a Grange Road, West Kirby,Wirral, CH48 4DY

Become a volunteer!

We like to give volunteers an opportunity to try a range of areas before they find something that suits them. You might become a Shop Volunteer, Bookshop Volunteer or Music Shop Volunteer. Or, you might find yourself in a more specialist role such as a Social Media Volunteer, Online Shop Volunteer, Admin/Finance Support Volunteer, or even a Lead Volunteer.

Whatever your skills or interests, there’s something for everyone…

Why be a volunteer?

Your time will make a huge difference. We estimate one four-hour shift will, on average, provide enough income to enable Oxfam to provide life-saving handwashing facilities for 81 people.

Volunteering also has a positive impact on wellbeing, with an incredible 7 in 10 volunteers saying that their charitable actions were beneficial for their mental health.

Benefits of becoming a Volunteer:

• Gain genuine experience working in a retail environment.
• Travel Expenses are reimbursed.
• Volunteering can help you learn new skills, gain experience, and develop your CV.
• Great way to meet new people & be part of a community. Volunteering can help you feel part of something outside your friends and family.
• Be part of a fantastic team and make a positive change to the world.
• Opportunity to utilise and develop your transferable skills.

Volunteering with Oxfam will give you the skills, confidence and experience you need to build your CV and boost your employability. Problem solving, communication, working with others and familiarity with the workplace are universally valued by employers.

No experience is necessary as full training and an induction will be given. You don't need to be computer literate to join our team; there are volunteer opportunities for all. All we ask is that you’re happy to work as part of a diverse and inclusive team.

We can be flexible around parenting, caring, health, employment, education, and any other commitments you have.

Tempted? Click Apply now!

• Oxfam reimburses Volunteer expenses incurred in line with Oxfam’s Volunteer Expenses Policy: local, reasonable travel expenses, & lunch (if volunteering 5+ hours).
• We take the welfare of volunteers and everyone we work with very seriously. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying, abuse of power, or any sexual misconduct within the workplace.
• Oxfam do not accept applications from anyone on the Sex Offenders list. We may inquire about unspent convictions relevant to the role and you may be required to submit to PVG/DBS check (at no expense to you).
• *NB: due to the current capacity of some shops, it may be that you will be placed on a waiting list and/or, if you are under 18, until a shop has enough staff and/or volunteers DBS cleared. The Shop Manager will discuss this with you.

Purpose

An Oxfordshire Youth Hospital Navigator Volunteer will provide support to Oxfordshire Youth staff and young people within our Hospital Navigator scheme. The post holder will passionately believe in the potential of all young people to achieve their goals.

An Oxfordshire Youth, Hospital Navigators Volunteer will be an advocate for young people.

Oxfordshire Youth Hospital Navigators Volunteers do not have fixed hours, but commit to flexible hours to suit their availability and staff needs. Shifts are available 7 days per week.

Join our dynamic team YPSA Team to coordinate the ground-breaking Intervention programme - Hospital Navigator.  With an increase in the number of young people presenting at emergency departments due to serious violence, mental health issues, and substance abuse, we are addressing an urgent need for signposting young people to support services following discharge from A&E.

The Hospital Navigators will establish trust with young people who arrive at the JR hospital due to pre-existing concerns such as substance addiction, mental health issues, personal care, and violence itself. When in the hospital, there is an opportunity for the young person to reflect and be open to intervention. A volunteer in a dedicated Navigator role would request permission to refer the young person to a third-party agency that can provide the necessary specialist support. This moment may assist in redirecting the young person back into the community via a different pathway. The volunteer would connect them with a local support agency/charity that would assist them in reintegrating into the community, building resilience, and providing mentoring to prevent repeat occurrences that could lead to their hospitalisation.

The Navigator Coordinator will supervise Hospital Navigator volunteers. Once the navigator has gained the young person's trust and agreement, they will prepare an assessment and referral form that includes the type of difficulties, services available for referral, and the type of communication the client prefers.

Main volunteering duties

● Work within a busy A&E and the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) within JR hospital setting

● Liaise with the triage nurse team once people are medically cleared, to screen and offer signposting to appropriate services outside of the hospital

● Liaise with the A&E rapid response team to identify patients readmitted multiple times, and offer information to try to help reduce further re-admission

● Require administrative skills and be able to use IT, including finding out information from the internet on where and how to access services.

● Work within a team of people including doctors, nurses, and physiotherapists. 

● Some important skills include good communication with people, and the ability to listen and build trust in a relatively short time frame.

This role profile is subject to amendment following discussion with the post holder and daily tasks will be determined by the needs of the young people and staff.

What you will gain

You will gain valuable experience and receive high-quality training to ensure you feel confident and motivated to support different aspects of Youth work. You will learn about teamwork, building and maintaining groups and recognising group dynamics.

Available training includes Safeguarding Levels 1 and 2 and GDPR. In addition, it will be possible to have further discussions about available opportunities for a Diploma in Youth Work Practice. Please note that some of this training is mandatory and you will only be able to volunteer if you complete this training.

All volunteers must undergo a DBS check.

Equipment will be provided.

Support for You

● Training and development opportunities in safeguarding level 2, self-harm and trauma-informed training, Mental Capacity Act, GDPR, Motivational interviewing and suicide prevention.

● Networking and social opportunities to meet sector partners and staff members.

● Ongoing day-to-day support and guidance from your team.

● Regular one-to-ones with a member of OY staff appointed to support you during your time with us.

Skills Required

We welcome volunteers over 18 years old and from all backgrounds and levels of the community. No previous experience is required, just an enthusiasm for getting involved.

However, we are looking for volunteers to demonstrate the following key skills and abilities:

● Good administration skills

● good communication and interpersonal skills

● impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidentiality

● an ability to ensure decisions are taken and followed up

● good time-keeping

● using your discretion and sensitivity for others

● a commitment to the organisation and the role