Volunteer Roles

This is an exciting opportunity for a volunteer Musical Director to work with our talented and enthusiastic company of young people for the academic year September 2024 - July 2025 to put on Matilda the Musical JR, with two separate casts.  We are actively interviewing for this role, so if we find a suitable candidate we will appoint them and close the advert, so don't delay in making your application.

A Brief History of the Spa Theatre Company 

The Company was initially founded in 1982 as a young people’s group. From 1982 to 1991, the group remained as a young people’s organisation (the upper age limit being 18).  In 1991, the view was that the Company should be more ambitious, by lifting the age limit. As of today, the Company retains the Junior section, but the Senior Company is on hold.

The MD Position – Junior Company  

The role advertised is that of MD for the Junior Company.

The Junior Company is primarily a “teaching” organisation. Its primary aim is to offer a high standard of teaching in speech, drama, music and dance. It has its own Director, Musical Director and Choreographer. The academic year consists of three terms, commencing in September each year. The academic year includes a public performance of a musical at a local theatre, usually in April.

It should be noted that the advertised post is for the Musical Director of the Company, for an entire academic year, and is not a “show only” post. It is intended that the post will be permanent, subject to a high standard of performance, reviewed on an annual basis.

The Commitment 

The members of the Junior Company are aged 8 to 17. Entry is by audition. They meet on Tuesday evenings during term time between 6.30pm and 8.30pm.  For the annual production, we may need to call for additional rehearsals on Sunday afternoons between 2.30pm and 5.30pm. These rehearsals will take place for typically 6 Sundays in a year, with the timing being dependent on the date of the show.During show week, the expectation is that the production team will be present for the full week, from 'get in' to 'technical rehearsals', through the shows and for 'get out'.

Key Attributes 

The Musical Director must have the ability to coach and train young people of varying ability.  They must be flexible, and adapt teaching styles.

Candidates must be, or become, DBS checked and it would be helpful if they had been teacher trained. The Tuesday sessions must be well planned and prepared, and candidates will need to work well with both Choreographer and Director. It should be stressed that the youngsters gain educational values on Tuesday evenings and that they must be in a learning experience situation. 

Duties 

The MD will: 

• have keyboard skills in order to take rehearsals 

• understand that most of the children cannot sight read and therefore need to be taught by rote 

• have had experience conducting a band of musicians 

• have the ability to make cuts in scores and how to deal with transposing instruments 

• need to demonstrate that they have voice training skills and understand vocal techniques 

• need to demonstrate an ability to relate to all ages and to show enthusiasm and encouragement 

• need to audition accurately and be able to choose audition pieces (for future shows) from scores and identify potential soloists for specific parts. 

The duties, organised on an academic year basis to suit the children will comprise: 

• attending weekly training sessions, on a Tuesday evening in a school in Warwick, from 6.30 – 8.30 during school terms only (for the purposes of general training of the junior members).  This will typically comprise 36 sessions over the course of the academic year;

• teaching a relatively mixed range of ability, so adapting teaching styles, by rote if necessary; 

• preparing children for a “showcase concert” to demonstrate to parents what the children have learnt – but children often perform things they have learnt outside, e.g solo guitar performances, or a dance; 

• acting as MD for the Junior Show, generally held in late May / June / July of each year; 

• helping the Director and Choreographer of the company to choose the show, and preparing audition pieces from the score;

• helping with auditioning and casting for that show;

• assembling a band / orchestra for the show (typically a 4 piece band with the MD acting as conductor or taking the piano part as well); 

• doing musical cuts in the score in liaison with the director;

• receiving band parts (the rights are applied for and received by the committee) and returning the band parts to the rights holders after cleaning any markings made. 

Remuneration 

The Spa Theatre Company is a Registered Charity for its work in the tuition of young people. This is a volunteer role, with a small honorarium. 

The honorarium for the post is subject to negotiation and will be related to the experience of the candidate, it is expected to be a fixed amount up to a sum in the order of £1,200, paid as a single instalment at the end of the Summer term. The Committee reserves the right to adjust the fee proportionately for unfulfilled sessions and unexplained absences. The sum is paid tax-free, as remuneration for expenses. 
 
Supervision

The committee is considering retaining the services of the existing production team in a part-time supervisory capacity, again dependent on the experience of the candidate. The newly-appointed person will benefit from that experience, but the detailed arrangements will be discussed at interview. 

Scottish Historic Buildings Trust is a leading charitable organisation dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and sustainable development of Scotland's historic buildings. Our mission is to safeguard architecturally and culturally significant buildings for future generations while ensuring they contribute to the vibrant life of our communities.

Our team has specialist skills in historic building preservation, fundraising, project management and property management. We also bring expertise in event management, building interpretation and in delivering educational programmes. So far, we have restored over 30 buildings and raised more than £30 million.

Following a recent review, we are seeking to appoint four additional trustees to join our strong and committed board. We are particularly interested in inspirational and dynamic applicants with experience in one or more of the following areas:

· Strategy development and leadership

· Finance

· Heritage conservation

· Marketing

· Fundraising

· Property development

· Asset management

By joining SHBT as a Trustee, you'll have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Scotland's historic landscape. Your professional expertise and passion for our built heritage will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organisation and the preservation of Scotland's history.

Trustees serve a term of three years, with the possibility of reappointment for a further three years. Successful applicants will be expected to attend four meetings a year, either at one of our own buildings or another site of interest and will have over-arching statutory duties in respect of governance.

For more information on the work of SHBT please visit our website. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a volunteer director to work with our talented and enthusiastic company of young people for the academic year September 2024 - July 2025 to put on Matilda the Musical JR, with two separate casts.  We are actively interviewing for this role, so if we find a suitable candidate we will appoint them and close the advert, so don't delay in making your application.

A Brief History of the Spa Theatre Company 

The Company was initially founded in 1982 as a young people’s group. From 1982 to 1991, the group remained as a young people’s organisation (the upper age limit being 18).  In 1991, the view was that the Company should be more ambitious, by lifting the age limit.  As of today, the Company retains the Junior section, but the Senior Company is on hold and the Junior Company is going from strength to strength.

The Director Position – Junior Company  

The role advertised is that of Director for the Junior Company.

The Junior Company is a registered charity and a “teaching” organisation. Its primary aim is to offer a high standard of teaching in speech, drama, music and dance. It has its own Director, Musical Director and Choreographer. The academic year consists of three terms, commencing in September each year. The academic year includes the public performance of a musical at a local theatre, usually in April/May.

It should be noted that the advertised post is for the Director of the Company, for an entire academic year, and is not a “show only” post. It is intended that the post will be permanent, subject to a high standard of performance, reviewed on an annual basis.

The Commitment 

The members of the Junior Company are aged 8 to 17. Entry is by audition. They meet on Tuesday evenings during term time between 6.30pm and 8.30pm.  For the annual production, we may need to call for additional rehearsals on Sunday afternoons between 2.30pm and 5.30pm. These rehearsals will take place for typically 6 Sundays in a year, with the timing being dependent on the date of the show.During show week, the expectation is that the production team will be present for the full week, from 'get in' to 'technical rehearsals', through the shows and for 'get out'.

Key Attributes 

The Director must have the ability to coach and train young people of varying ability.  They must be flexible, and adapt teaching styles.

Candidates must be, or become, DBS checked and it would be helpful if they had been teacher trained. The Tuesday sessions must be well planned and prepared, and candidates will need to work well with both Choreographer and Musical Director. It should be stressed that the youngsters gain educational values on Tuesday evenings and that they must be in a learning experience situation. 

Duties 

The Director reports directly to the Committee of Spa Theatre Company. 

The Director will: 

• have qualifications appropriate to the needs of children up to the age of 17 

• understand that there is a wide range of ability within the group and adapt training styles appropriately; 

• have to work closely with the Choreographer and MD, recognising the inclusive nature of decision-making;

• need to demonstrate an ability to relate to all ages and to show enthusiasm and encouragement.

The duties, organised on an academic year basis to suit the children will comprise: 

• attending weekly training sessions, on a Tuesday evening in a school in Warwick, from 6.30 – 8.30 during school terms only (for the purposes of general training of the junior members).  This will typically comprise 36 sessions over the course of the academic year;

• teaching a relatively mixed range of ability, so adapting teaching styles, by rote if necessary; 

• preparing children for a “showcase concert” to demonstrate to parents what the children have learnt – but children often perform things they have learnt outside, e.g solo guitar performances, or a dance; 

• Liaising with the Musical Director and Choreographer to ensure the smooth running of the Junior Company 

• Ensuring the safety and well-being of the children attending sessions 

• Organising auditions for entry into the Company 

• Preparing the annual schedule of teaching and rehearsal sessions

• Planning the annual production 

• Helping to select a suitable show 

• Deciding on audition pieces for principal roles 

• Organising auditions for principal roles 

• Liaising with the theatre management regarding get-in and get-out times 

• Liaising on wardrobe, set design, lighting, stage management, back-stage crew 

• Liaising with parents over casting and training issues 

• Helping to source parents for tasks such as stage direction, make-up, wardrobe, lighting, sound, etc

• Reporting to the Committee on a termly basis. 

Remuneration 
The Spa Theatre Company is a Registered Charity for its work in the tuition of young people. This is a volunteer role, with a small honorarium. 

The honorarium for the post is subject to negotiation and will be related to the experience of the candidate, it is expected to be a fixed amount up to a sum in the order of £1,200, paid as a single instalment at the end of the Summer term. The Committee reserves the right to adjust the fee proportionately for unfulfilled sessions and unexplained absences. The sum is paid tax-free, as remuneration for expenses. 
 
Supervision
The committee is considering retaining the services of the existing production team in a part-time supervisory capacity, again dependent on the experience of the candidate. The newly-appointed person will benefit from that experience, but the detailed arrangements will be discussed at interview. 

Key Information

Show: Matilda
Academic year 3 September 2024 and 22 July 2025 although often our production team stay on for multiple years. 
Rehearsals  Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm - 8.30pm  (Term time only)  Approximately 6 Sunday rehearsals during Spring Term.
The show One full week between 27th April - 4th May 2025.  You will be needed every evening during this week and all day on the Saturday and Sunday.

Amazing, giving, inspiring and awesome are just a few of the words we would use to describe our volunteers.

Our volunteers play an integral part in the services we provide and the people we support. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will really make a difference whilst gaining experience along the way, then join us here at Rethink Mental Illness.

About the role

We are looking for Group Development Volunteers to support our DRPSS service in Ripley Derbyshire. You will be based in the community within our peer support groups and, ideally, you will be able to commit 3-5 hours per week to volunteering.

You will be volunteering alongside Group Development Workers, visiting a range of peer led support groups in the district of your choice. Liaising between the groups and the Group Development Team. Encouraging and supporting the groups to become self-sustainable and helping to promote the importance of peer support.

You will receive training and regular supervision to ensure you feel confident in your role. You can read more about the benefits of volunteering on the full advert on our website.

About the service

Delivered in partnership with People, Potential, Possibilities (P3) and Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health (DFMH), the service will help people improve and maintain their mental health and wellbeing and reconnect with their local community by offering access to targeted one-to-one staff support, telephone support and community groups, and is open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Derbyshire who is experiencing mental ill health. The service provides:

• Targeted support through one-to-one and group sessions
• Self help and peer support
• Telephone support
• Advice and information on mental illness
• Recovery education to help manage and understand your mental health
• Social activities in the local community
• Signposting to other sources of community and specialist support

What you will be doing as a Group Development Volunteer

• Visit a range of peer led support groups in the district of your choice
• Informing and updating the groups with any relevant information given to you by the Group Development Workers
• Reporting any information or concerns to the Group Development Team
• Encouraging the groups to become self-sustainable
• Promoting the importance of peer support within the groups

What will make you a great fit for this role?

• An in interest in mental health or supporting those with mental illness
• Knowledge of the local area
• Excellent active listening and ability to build rapport
• An understanding of the principles of Peer Support and Recovery
• Able to relate to people from all backgrounds and the ability to remain non-judgemental
• Understand the importance of confidentiality

This role will involve travelling to different groups across your chosen area. Whilst a driving licence and vehicle is not essential, the ability to get to the location of the groups is.

Who are we?

We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”

We welcome applications from everyone, applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning+ (LGBTQ+), people with a disability, or those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are actively encouraged to apply. We are proud to have also been awarded Disability Confident employer status. We have an ambition of becoming an anti-racist organisation and we recognise there is more to do in ensuring our recruitment is fair and inclusive, which is why we are recruiting new roles in helping us to achieve this.

Finance Volunteer

We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.

About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Finance Volunteer for our North Tyneside Group. As a Finance Volunteer, you would be joining a coordinating team of volunteers to plan and deliver services and activities to support people locally.

You will maintain and approve income and expenditure records and explain financial information clearly to other group members. You would ensure our financial requirements and policies are followed, and that money is spent in a cost effective manner.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience with a large charity, develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be comfortable with figures, preferably with an accounting or business background. You will live in the immediate area of the Group, allowing you to meet with other volunteers from the Group.

Apply 

Read through the role description carefully

Please apply online

The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

Volunteer with us!

At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, so most of the care that we provide is funded through fundraising and through our shops.

To help us to continue to provide the care that we do, we are looking for fun and enthusiastic volunteers to join us in our Dudley. Our shops are exciting and dynamic, with no two days being the same. From our walk-in customers, to receiving donations, and everything in between

As a Shop Volunteer with us, you will be:

• Engaging with customers
• Accepting and sorting donated stock
• Pricing donations for sale
• Working on the till

Our shops are open Monday to Saturday (some open on Sundays too) 9am to 5pm.  You can volunteer the hours that suit you, but it would be great if you could support in the shop for at least 3 hours a week.

Why Volunteer at Acorns?

• To help a local charity and make a difference in your local community
• Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
• Enhance your CV by learning new skills and gaining experience
• Opportunities to progress to other roles
• Access to free online courses
• Retail discounts
• Invites to social events and participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards

Full training will be provided

Join us and be a part of transforming lives through adult education in Scotland! 

Are you passionate about adult education and eager to make a difference in Scotland? We’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our Scotland Board Committee. As a Scotland Board Committee member, you will support the Board of Trustees in ensuring the sustainability and growth of WEA in Scotland. Your contributions will help maintain our educational provision in line with WEA’s values and principles, and you will play a key role in engaging with stakeholders and promoting adult education across Scotland. This is a rewarding opportunity for anyone aged 18 or over who meets WEA safer recruitment checks and has a strong commitment to our mission to bring learning opportunities within reach of everyone. 

WEA is seeking to appoint co-opted Board Committee members who have worked nationally in Scotland with recognised qualifications in one or more of the following fields:

• Accountancy or audit; with experience of dealing with pensions or multiple funding /revenue streams.

• Human resources; with experience of dealing with organisational development and change.

• Education / adult learning; with experience of legislative, social, health and/or education policy that may impact upon WEA delivery in England and/or Scotland. 

We offer: A comprehensive induction and training program. Supportive environment, especially for new committee members. The opportunity to use your skills and experience for a noble cause. 

Your impact: Influence adult education policies. Monitor and improve the quality of our educational offerings. Foster partnerships and build relationships with key stakeholders. 

Your commitment to our mission will help bring adult learning within reach. Together, we can create a community where continuous learning and development are a reality for all. 

The Exeter Students’ Guild is looking for Trustees to join our Board. We currently have 2 vacant positions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Trustees are essential to the effectiveness of the Students’ Guild. Trustees have the ultimate legal responsibility for keeping the organisation focused on its purpose and directing the strategy (working with staff). They also have financial oversight, are responsible for resources, and are expected to ensure the organisation stays within the law.

We are looking for 2 Trustees to join our dedicated board, alongside 13 other Trustees made up of those with external professional experience, Student Trustees with lived experience as Exeter students, and Officer Trustees who are democratically elected to represent student voice.

Our Trustees are appointed for an inital term of 4 years, with the option of a second term. This is a volunteer role, with reasonable expenses being paid to cover your attendance at meetings and events.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Exprience or knowledge in one of the following: Higher Education, Senior Leadership, Students' Unions or Marketing
• A good understanding of the issues affecting students in the UK
• An understanding of the principles of good governance

​SKILLS

• The ability to ask questions and challenge the status quo
• Sound judgement and the ability to think strategically and commercially, handle competing priorities and make informed decisions
• The ability to build positive, strategic relationships with people at all levels
• Able to respond positively to challenging situations and solve problems creatively, as part of a collective leadership team

VALUES AND ATTITUDE

• A demonstrable commitment to our values
• Strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and able to engage with people from all backgrounds and at all levels
• Passionate about championing the Guild and its impact, locally and nationally

INTERESTED?  

Please read our Trustee Recruitment Pack for more information.

HOW TO APPLY 

Please apply via our online portal, 

You will need to have ready an up-to-date CV and will be asked to provide responses (max 300 words each) to the following questions: 

• Tell us why you’d like to join the Exeter Students’ Guild as a Trustee - how do your personal values align with the Guild’s core values? 
• What knowledge, abilities, and experience can you contribute to our Board’s collective skills? 
• How would your knowledge, abilities and experience add value to the Guild Trustee Board and support the staff team in achieving the vision and 5 Year Strategy? 

Inclusion is central to the Guild. We approach our work collaboratively, empower our people and celebrate our uniqueness. If you’re driven to empower others and achieve great things, you’ll fit right in. Our people are proud of who they are and value each other’s differences, and we are committed to creating a diverse community that is radically inclusive of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.

If you have any questions or queries about the role, please drop an email to Dani Alexander  - her email address can be found on our website careers page.

As a Branch Secretary, you would be in an essential volunteer role as the principal communications trustee managing and maintaining the administrative affairs of our branch. Using your expertise and skills, you will be able to influence how we care for and prevent cruelty to animals and drive the implementation of key initiatives. We rescue and rehome around 200 animals each year and provide community help and support with animal welfare in all DA postcodes plus BR8 postcodes.

As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to attend a monthly committee meeting lasting some 2 to 3 hours. However, the commitment may vary depending on whether or not the trustee takes on additional duties.

Primary responsibilities of the Branch Secretary:

• To act as the primary contact point for all branch communications with the national Society, the branch committee and the branch membership.
• Arrange branch meetings, ensure accurate minutes are taken and distributed in accordance with branch rules.
• Ensure all branch committee decisions are implemented and actions completed.
• Arrange the branch AGM including the compilation and distribution of the annual report, nominations and agenda in line with the strict timetable laid down in the branch rules.
• Arrange the timely dissemination of the contents of all correspondence and literature received by the branch, ensuring availability to all committee members, and reply to all branch correspondence where necessary.
• Order and distribute RSPCA stationery, leaflets, posters and other fundraising and promotional material.
• Liaise with the Branch support specialist (BSS) and group chief inspector and notify them of all branch meetings.
• Advise the BSS of all changes to branch facilities, services and contact details.
• In the absence of the membership secretary, assume responsibility for the maintenance of the branch membership list.
• Submit recommendations for national Society awards to the BSS, in accordance with the wishes of the committee.

What we are looking for in a volunteer:

• Above all, we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare.
• Specific skills such as finance, fundraising, project management, business experience, awareness of employment and/or charity legislation can be useful, but not essential.
• You will need to be able to work with people and have good interpersonal skills. You do not need to be an expert, although commitment, common sense, and the ability to be objective are vital.
• Be able to commit to 4 hours weekly.

Applications are particularly invited from people residing in DA postcodes or BR8 postcodes.

What we can offer you as a volunteer Branch Secretary:

• We will provide you with a comprehensive trustee training course which will provide you with everything you need to carry out the role.
• Ongoing support is also provided by local and national RSPCA staff in addition to any additional training provided by the relevant branch.
• The platform to utilise your skills and experience to oversee the charity and make decisions that have a direct impact on local animal welfare.
• The opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals.
• A way to expand your professional and personal network through working with like-minded people.
• Be a part of a small but friendly team of staff and volunteers.

We hope you are interested in volunteering for our branch!

Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. We will ask you to provide contact details for two referees, and dependent on the position, you may need to sign an agreement and undergo specific training before starting the role.

At the Eco Centre our mission is to empower people to live and work sustainably. We inform, inspire and enable people to take action on climate change and the environment.

What we do

Our focus is on practical help so people can reduce carbon, live sustainably and combat climate change.

We’ve developed an innovative approach to helping people make that transition to sustainable living that has the potential of being scaled up and used nationwide – putting us on the road to zero carbon. We’re working closely with communities to pilot and develop the scheme.

In the next 12 months we planning an events programme to engage inspire the public and businesses, and for collaboration and co-creation for climate action innovation.

The next step will be a regional sustainability hub – a visitor attraction with hands-on activities. A go-to destination, training facility, and events/exhibition space – and a resource base for outreach and schools’ programmes.

How you can help

As Volunteer Management Board Member, you’ll lead the recruitment management of volunteers, for local/community projects and to support the running of the organisation and its programmes and operations. You will have a key role in developing a network of green champions for the Eco Centre and the community-based Climate Action Plan initiative.

Your input in the development of engagement programmes, and volunteer support for our work will help us have a major impact on the drive to Zero Carbon.

Key information:

Responsible to: The board and membership

Working Location: Generally remote working but the ability to attend events in the South West is essential. Being within easy travelling distance our of current outreach pilot project areas of Taunton and Bridgwater would be an advantage.

Location Requirements: Preferably living or working in the South West. Regulations permit only a limited no. of directors from outside the area of benefit.

Hours: Minimum of 6-8 hours a month. Flexible

Renumeration: None. Voluntary. Expenses only.

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills and motivation. Please also submit a cover letter saying why you would like to be a board member and what skills you will bring to our board, operations and plans.

Closing date: 31 July 2023.

Interviews may take place in the week August or September.

Applicants can contact us for an informal discussion.

Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.”

What you’ll be doing

As a hands-on board member, you’ll:

• Develop and implement volunteer recruitment & management programmes and support systems/provision.
• Lead on the management of volunteers.
• Ensure that there are appropriate training programmes
• Work closely with the community outreach manager/team to build and support a local volunteer team/network in Climate Action Plan pilot areas.
• Help develop a programme for a network of supporters and/or green champions
• Be joining newly enlarged team, steering and developing the Eco Centre, helping it to realise its ambition of a Sustainability Centre for the South West.
• Play an important part in developing strategy and ensuring the organisation is well run and able to deliver, and step up, its impact on climate change and sustainability.
• Contribute to the day-to day running of the organisation and/or its operations.

What are the requirements?

This unique opportunity is for you if you…

• Are experienced in volunteer recruitment & management
• Have developed volunteer training support provision.
• Have experience of working with volunteers at levels including at the neighbourhood level
• Have worked with deprived or marginalised communities would be an advantage.
• Can work effectively with others to identify, analyse, and solve problems.
• Can use your experience and knowledge to make considered judgements
• Have a commitment to action on climate change/sustainability.

This position is open to people residing in the UK only.

Sustainability Board Member

At the Eco Centre our mission is to empower people to live and work sustainably. We inform, inspire and enable people to take action on climate change and the environment.

What we do

Our focus is on practical help so people can reduce carbon, live sustainably and combat climate change.

We’ve developed an innovative approach to helping people make that transition to sustainable living that has the potential of being scaled up and used nationwide – putting us on the road to zero carbon. We’re working closely with communities to pilot and develop the scheme.

In the next 12 months we planning an events programme to engage inspire the public and businesses, and for collaboration and co-creation for climate action innovation.

The next step will be a regional sustainability hub – a visitor attraction with hands-on activities. A go-to destination, training facility, and events/exhibition space – and a resource base for outreach and schools’ programmes.

How you can help

As Sustainability Board Member, you’ll lead the research and development of our sustainability resources and play a key role in developing initiatives.

Your input in the development of innovative information and engagement programmes, and tools, that can have a major impact on the drive to Zero Carbon, will be vital.  

Key information:

Responsible to: The board and membership

Working Location: Generally remote working but the ability to help occasionally at events in the South West is preferable.

Location Requirements: Preferably living or working in the South West. Regulations permit only a limited no. of directors from outside the area of benefit.

Hours: Minimum of 6-8 hours a month. Flexible

Renumeration: None. Voluntary. Expenses only.

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills and motivation. Please also submit a cover letter saying why you would like to be a board member and what skills you will bring to our board, operations and plans.

Closing date: 31 July 2023.

Interviews may take place in the week August or September.

Applicants can contact us for an informal discussion.

Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.”

What you’ll be doing

As a hands-on board member, you’ll:

• Ensure that our information resources are accurate, engaging and informative
• Work with others to ensure that our public engagement programmes are effective.
• Research and develop new resources and approaches for public and business sector initiatives
• Lead the research and development of an information base of household sustainability measures for the Climate Action Plan programme, and the development of interactive tools.
• Research and develop community/collective actions to support the move to sustainable living and working
• Lead on quantifying and evaluating the effectiveness of measures and our initiatives – particularly the impact of consumer choice and behavioural change initiatives
• Be joining newly enlarged team, steering and developing the Eco Centre, helping it to realise its ambition of a Sustainability Centre for the South West.
• Play an important part in developing strategy and ensuring the organisation is well run and able to deliver, and step up, its impact on climate change and sustainability.
• Contribute to the day-to day running of the organisation and/or its operations.

What are the requirements?

This unique opportunity is for you if you…

• Have knowledge of a wide range of sustainability issues and interventions and the application of technologies
• Have experience or understanding of public interventions.
• Have research and analytical skills
• Can compile and manage databases
• Can work effectively with others to identify, analyse, and solve problems.
• Can use your experience and knowledge to make considered judgements
• Have a commitment to action on climate change/sustainability.

This position is open to people residing in the UK only.

Ladybarn Community Hub has existed for 40 years but has gone through several iterations in that time. The current charity has existed since 2019 and despite some recent challenges we are starting to build up our local image and develop the Hub into a community resource to be proud of. We're now looking to recruit trustees with experience of community work, charity governance, fundraising and bidmaking or trustee chairing to help us get to the next level. You don't need to have experience of all of the above as we're recruiting several trustees at once but 3+ years of experience in one of these areas would be preferred.

Ladybarn is a very diverse area, and our community includes lots of students, south Asian families and older Irish communities among others. We would like our trustee board to represent the community and we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities to apply for this post. We're developing groups like a Muslim men's mindfulness group and an LGBT coffee morning and having lived experience will help us tailor groups to appeal to different demographics. We're also particularly interested in trustees that live locally and care about Ladybarn and the surrounding area, but this is not a requirement for every trustee. 

We would also be interested in recruiting a chair or treasurer so if you are interested in these positions please let us know.

This is a fantastic opportunity to come into a budding organisation and support and shape our strategic direction into the future as we try to create a sustainable community centre. Your experienced support, commitment and drive will help us support more people every week and bring the community of Ladybarn together.

The Living Collection at WWT has been integral to our sites since Sir Peter Scott established Slimbridge as a centre for research, conservation, recreation, and education in 1946.Since that time, the collection has evolved from the display of a stamp collection of birds to larger, naturalistic exhibits show-casing the variety of colours, form, and function of waterfowl in natural-looking habitats.

As part of delivering our strategy and developing a sustainable business, we are looking at the role the Living Collections play in attracting visitation and memberships, and to do this we need to fully understand our members and visitors attitudes to this and the attitude of the general public. To start this, we need assistance in undertaking a broad literature review around this area from the last 12 months, and providing us with a general summary by mid August to enable our next steps internally.

This role involves:

●Researching, preparing and collating information relating to public attitudes to animals in human care, e.g. YouGov polls, BIAZA research, university research papers

●Analysing existing research from external agencies outlining public opinions on Zoos and other organisation that keep animals

●Presenting your findings in a written summary report and to a tight deadline (mid-August 2024)

Bodmin Keep is over 160 years old and is the historic home of the Army in Cornwall.  This former headquarters of the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry houses the museum, with more than three hundred years of military history, a library and meeting rooms. Each of the 12,000 collection items has its own story to tell. Stories about the battles that have been fought, weapons that were used or personal letters that were written on the battlefield.

Our aim is to educate, entertain and inspire a broad range of people of all ages. We want to develop the museum so that it is recognised as a leader in Cornwall and in the nation’s military heritage. We also aim to make a real contribution to the wellbeing and economy of our local community and county, and to our military family.

We are now looking for some new Trustees to join our Board and help us to fulfil these aims and aspirations.  The Trustee role can be very rewarding and enjoyable offering an opportunity to serve the community whilst learning new skills.  The Trustees role is to focus on the strategic direction of the charity and to ensure effectiveness and accountability.  We are particularly interested in hearing from people who are excited about our work and can bring relevant experience/knowledge of the heritage sector, veterans, volunteering, managing finances, income generation or visitor services. For further information about us and how to apply, please download our Information Pack and visit our website.