Voluntary Volunteer Roles in Home Based
Learning and Development Accessibility Volunteer Role Profile
To deliver our mission we need to support our workforce to develop and grow, no matter how they learn or what their needs may be. We are looking for a volunteer to join our Learning and Development team to support us in achieving this goal.
You will play a pivotal part in ensuring our content is accessible to individuals of all abilities, thereby fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Initially, you will support us reviewing our mandatory compliance courses to help us make them more accessible. Your observations and insights will be invaluable in supporting us to make continuous improvements.
The types of things you will be involved in but not limited to are:
- Support us to evaluate the current accessibility of our training courses, resources, and materials.
- Collaborate with content creators to integrate accessibility best practices into the design and development process.
- Use your previous experience to offer guidance on the use of assistive technologies and adaptive strategies.
- To support the team to promote awareness of accessibility best practices for staff and volunteers via creation of resources, providing information to assist in knowledge sessions or one-to-one advice within the team.
- To help advocate for the importance of accessibility within the organisation.
We are flexible and open to discussing how much time you can commit to the role and, as the expert in this field, what you think will be needed.
The role is very much open to being home based with opportunities to visit our Bristol or London offices if located nearby.
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their race, class, sex, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. At Young Lives vs Cancer, we don’t just accept difference — we value it, we celebrate it, we nurture it, and we thrive off it.
We positively welcome your application irrespective of your background. We’re on a journey, and if you join us, you’ll be part of a community that’s committed to making a difference to the lives of children and young people with cancer.
If you are interested in this role, please apply on our website. If need a little extra help completing the application form, chat to us. Get in touch with our team who are on hand to talk all things volunteering and help you get your application complete.
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.
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Volunteer role with reasonable travel expenses and a free Pantry shop
Minimum 4 hours per week (shifts vary by site, enquire on application if specific days required)
Camberwell, Kensington, Islington or Hackney
Ref: PAV-241
We currently have a number of vacancies for highly motivated individuals to join us as Volunteer Pantry Workers in our Pantries across London.
We operate 5 pantries in London which act as Social Supermarkets – they are designed to look and feel like a regular shop but provide food at an affordable cost of just £3.50 a week. The pantries offer a responsive, sustainable route out of poverty, ensuring people can access healthy food while getting the support they need.
You will join a dedicated team of volunteers providing support around deliveries and collection, helping to unload deliveries and ensuring food is correctly stored. You will support the Pantry Coordinator ensuring the shop is well stocked, clean and presentable and that all foods are correctly labelled and within the given use by date. You will assist customers to choose their shopping items and, on occasion, offer meal planning advice along with recipes and food shopping tips.
Welcoming clients in a polite and friendly manner will be an essential part of the role, as well as understanding the challenges they face in attending a social supermarket.
You will have:
- Knowledge of basic food hygiene and stock rotation principle
- Awareness of food preparation with the ability to advise others on how to cook on a budget
- The ability to be a flexible and co-operative member of a team
- Good communication skills.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
Please note this role requires that successful candidates must undergo a Basic DBS check, on the basis that the post involves contact with vulnerable participants and colleagues.
To apply please request an application form from our HR Team, via the apply button, stating the job title and ref number.
We will be reviewing applications on a weekly basis and so encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
KFC Youth Foundation is seeking a Trustee with lived experience and/or skills, expertise, and frontline experience in the Youth sector or young people’s support services, particularly in the North-East of England.
With the opening of a youth hub in Middlesbrough this trustee would be a particular support for the Foundation team while they set up and manage the hub.
In addition we are keen for this trustee to have a:
- Good understanding of effectively engaging communities and facilitating co-operation and partnership
- The ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
Previous experience as a Trustee is not required and we are happy to provide training and mentorship
This post is subject to NSPCC Safer recruitment. It will require two references, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the completion of an application form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join the Board of Ruthless International: Empowering Change, Driving Global Impact
Are you passionate about creating a global platform for equity, justice, and empowerment? Ruthless International is seeking dynamic and visionary board members to help guide our mission and expand our influence worldwide.
About Us:
Ruthless International is dedicated to promoting community building, human rights, and systemic change through advocacy, education, and collaborative efforts. We tackle pressing global challenges with bold, inclusive strategies that aim to amplify marginalized voices and foster sustainable development.
Your Role:
As a board member, you will be instrumental in helping us grow and reach new heights by:
- Shaping strategic initiatives and fostering innovation.
- Expanding our global network of supporters, advocates, and partners.
- Ensuring financial sustainability through fundraising and resource development.
- Championing our mission of equity, human rights, and community empowerment.
What We’re Looking For:
- Visionary leaders with a commitment to social justice.
- Expertise in fundraising, digital platforms, global networking, or nonprofit governance.
- Passion for advocacy, education, and community engagement on a global scale.
- Experience in strategic planning and organizational growth.
Why Join Ruthless International?
- Be a part of an impactful organization that’s transforming lives.
- Help us create a sustainable, powerful platform for positive change.
- Collaborate with a passionate, diverse group of professionals.
- Drive real-world impact by championing the voices and rights of marginalized communities.
Ready to help us plot our course and develop a thriving global platform? Join our board and take an active role in making Ruthless International a leader in global advocacy and social transformation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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BRANCH TRUSTEE VACANCY
Branch Trustee OXFORDSHIRE
Introduction
This is an exciting opportunity to be a hands-on trustee at branch level, helping to promote kindness and prevent animal cruelty, reach out to more supporters, and influence how we do things. With your support and expertise, we will achieve so much!
Overview of the Branch Trustee opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person who could devote the time to volunteer with us as one of our Trustees. As a Trustee of the Branch, you will have the chance to influence how we care for and prevent cruelty to animals and drive the implementation of key initiatives. You will serve on the governing body of the charity and be instrumental in the running of the Branch and setting out both the short and long terms aims.
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 the trustee takes on additional duties.
About the RSPCA
Founded in 1824 we have been saving animals for almost 200 years and are proud to be the oldest welfare charity around. It has always been our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion, so our volunteers and employees work tirelessly to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering.
Through our numerous campaigns, we seek to raise standards of care, and awareness of issues, affecting animals today. We rely heavily on our volunteers who play a significant role in enabling us to carry out this important animal welfare work every day!
The RSPCA OXFORDSHIRE Branch
The Oxfordshire Branch is one of the branches of RSPCA, but we are also a separately registered charity looking after animals in the Oxfordshire area. The Oxfordshire Branch has been looking after animal since 1875. Much of the animal welfare work of RSPCA is carried out through local branches, which is run by volunteers who have the support of the National Society of RSPCA.
The main activity of our branch is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals the Inspectors have rescued from cruelty and neglect. We take in cats, dogs and rabbits, we provide them with veterinary treatment, neuter, vaccinate and microchip them before homing them to lovely new homes. We have a cattery where we rent four pens, a small rabbit centre in Harwell and a team of fosters, adoption support volunteers as well as our Trustees.
We also help members of the public in the Oxfordshire area with financial assistance with their pets. We help towards neutering, microchipping as well as the unexpected veterinary bills.
Primary responsibilities of the Branch Trustee
- Appreciate and support the aims and policies of the RSPCA.
- Work in conjunction with fellow trustees and branch officers and jointly act in making decisions for the best interest of the branch and the RSPCA.
- Work in conjunction with our paid Operations Manager to run the branch.
- Work with national RSPCA staff to ensure that the branch meets all minimum animal welfare standards (MAWS).
- In conjunction with your fellow trustees and Branch Partnership Manager write, adopt, monitor, and review a development plan setting out the short and long term aims of your branch.
- Actively participate in branch committee meetings and to attend the branch annual general meeting and regional conference.
- Be aware of the outcome of regional board meetings and support local initiatives.
- Actively promote and advertise the society in an ongoing programme to recruit new branch trustees and volunteers and welcome new members.
- In conjunction with your fellow trustees, ensure the proper management and control of all activities and decisions relating to any premises held or staff employed by the branch if applicable.
What we are looking for in a volunteer:
- We are looking for people from all social and cultural backgrounds, with experience and skills in any of the following areas:
- Fundraising including corporate fundraising, trust fund and grant applications.
- Events management, organising fun, fundraising events.
- Financial, accounts, invoicing, wages etc.
- Local community and supporter relationships, school talks etc.
- Shop management.
- Hands-on experience in growing charities; and/or
- Are or have been part of the groups and communities we would like to attract.
Alongside the relevant experience, we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare. You would be creative, innovative, bring a fresh perspective, and can put ideas into action.
What we can offer you as a volunteer Branch Trustee
- 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.
Practical considerations
- Please also note that to become a Trustee, you will need to be aged 18 or over and a member of our branch for three months before you are eligible to be elected. Please contact us for more details.
- Trustees are elected for a 12-month term each year.
- Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
- Trustees must sign a Trustee Declaration of Willingness to Act to clarify that they are not disqualified from being a trustee and read the Charity Commission’s guidance for individuals on who cannot be a trustee or senior manager of a charity.
- References will also be require
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Fundraising Event Volunteer
Do you have bags of enthusiasm and are good at organising events? If yes, volunteer for the RSPCA as a Fundraiser and have fun and meet new people whilst raising vital funds for animals in need in your area!
We are looking for volunteers to help us at our various fundraising events happening across the summer!
In particular we are looking for volunteers to help with:
Promoting the events before the day (via social media, leaflet drops or putting up a poster in local shops, schools, vets, dog groomers, etc) Making cakes and similar for the refreshment stalls Serving refreshments Set-up and take down the stalls Manning stalls
As a Fundraising Volunteer, you will play a vital part, in organising and assisting with our fundraising activities. All the proceeds from these activities go directly towards the essential animal welfare work that we do at branch level.
Volunteer Fundraising Volunteer responsibilities
- Organise, advertise, and promote fundraising activities to raise vital funds to improve animal welfare.
- Plan and participate in organised events for fundraising over an agreed time period.
- Communicate all planned activities with staff and other volunteers.
- Work alongside other volunteers, staff and members of the public, ensuring excellent customer service at all times.
- Ensure best practice in fundraising and that it is legally compliant.
What we are looking for in a Fundraising Volunteer
- Someone who is flexible and can offer an ongoing commitment.
- Lots of enthusiasm to help us raise much needed funds
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Friendly and approachable
- Ability to work on own initiative
What we can offer you as a volunteer Fundraising Volunteer
- You will be making a massive difference to the welfare of the animals in your area..
- Join a community which will enable you to meet new people and make new friends.
- Learning new skills through our comprehensive induction and training programme.
- Enhance your CV by adding your volunteering experience and newly acquired skills.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Charity Shop Assistant
Our charity shop in the heart of Ipswich, Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds is looking for a friendly volunteer to join our team and help make our shop a huge success. Make new friends, have fun, and help us help more animals!
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to work with our dedicated and hardworking teams at our Ipswich, Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds Stowmarket Charity Shops.
As a shop volunteer, you would help serve customers, sort stock, and even help make window displays. It would be helpful if you have worked in retail or have previous customer service experience but not essential, as we are looking for people who love animals, are passionate about making a difference in their community, and want to contribute their time and skills. It’s an exciting opportunity to join our already existing team of loyal volunteers.
About Our Charity Shop
The shop plays an essential role in raising the profile of the RSPCA in our local community and funds for our branch so that we can continue our vital animal welfare work. Our shops sell a mixture of donated items, including clothes, books, bric-a-brac and collectables, and a selection of new items. We have positions available on the shop floor and in our stock room or you could volunteer to do a mixture of both.
Volunteer Charity Shop Assistant responsibilities
- Helping customers in the shop find what they need.
- Accepting donations of items and money from the public.
- Processing sales through the till and card machine, including Gift Aid.
- Sorting through donated items to determine what we can sell.
- Preparing donated items for sale by steaming and hanging and items.
- Merchandising stock on the shop floor.
- Creating attractive shop window displays.
What we are looking for in a volunteer Charity Shop Assistant
Friendly volunteers who are confident talking to people.
Retail experience would be ideal but is not necessary as full training will be given.
We are ideally aiming for someone who is flexible and can offer an ongoing commitment.
Good communication and numeracy skills.
You will need to be aged 16 or over.
What we can offer you as a volunteer Charity Shop Assistant
- A way to meet new people and make new friends in your local area.
- A place where you will learn excellent new skills to add to your CV, such as customer service, multi-tasking, merchandising, and many more.
- An excellent induction and training programme relevant to your role.
- The opportunity to make a huge difference to the welfare of animals.
- Reimbursement for any reasonable travel expenses you may incur whilst volunteering with us.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a social media whiz?
Can you take a successful brand and make it sparkle?
Do you have 3-5 hours a week to give to a charity supporting SEND families?
As a social media volunteer you will be managing and creating content for the charity's social media platforms, monitoring performance and establishing and maintaining active social media accounts.
What will you be doing?
- Creating and managing daily posts across all social media platforms e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
- Advertising our services, webinars and other events in order to reach more families in need of the support we offer.
- Working in conjunction with the Operations Manager, develop new, engaging content to increase interest, improve our presence, attract followers and drive growth.
- Create posts for the organisations needs as and when needed.
What are we looking for?
- Clear understanding of social media platforms.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic and a positive can-do attitude.
- Knowledge of marketing and public relations is desirable.
- Creativity and experience with Canva for content design is also desirable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the Richard Whitehead Foundation
The Richard Whitehead Foundation is a small charity with big aspirations to create social change and use the power of sport for the benefit of disabled people. We believe in the impact of sport: the increased mental well-being, the confidence, the self-esteem, the social inclusion and employability which can come from it. We want disabled people to be able to thrive and benefit from all these opportunities.
- Our vision: Enabling disabled people’s ambitions.
- Our purpose: We believe disabled people should have access to the life-changing power of sport.
- Our mission: We place the individual at the centre of our work. We provide access to life-changing support, mentoring, information, advice, equipment, and opportunities that will spark a sustained lifetime intervention.
- Our values: Person Centred, Dynamic, Powerful, Authentic, Inclusive
Trustee - Role Profile
Term of office: 3 years
The Richard Whitehead Foundation exists to support disabled people to achieve their ambitions and improve their social welfare through participation in sport and physical activity.
All Trustees have joint responsibility for the following main duties:
1 - Ensure the Richard Whitehead Foundation (RWF) is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit. This means you should:
- ensure you understand RWF’s purposes as set out in its governing document;
- plan what RWF will do, and what you want it to achieve;
- be able to explain how all RWF’s activities are intended to further or support its purposes;
- understand how RWF benefits the public by carrying out its purposes.
2 - Comply with RWF’s governing document and the law. You and your co-trustees must:
- make sure that RWF complies with its governing document;
- comply with charity law requirements and other laws that apply to RWF including submitting an annual return.
3 - Act in the Richard Whitehead Foundation’s best interests. You must:
- do what you and your co-trustees (and no one else) decide will best enable RWF to carry out its purposes;
- with your co-trustees, make balanced and adequately informed decisions, thinking about the long term as well as the short term;
- avoid putting yourself in a position where your duty to your charity conflicts with your personal interests or loyalty to any other person or body;
- not receive any benefit from RWF unless it’s properly authorised and is clearly in RWF’s interests; this also includes anyone who is financially connected to you, such as a partner, dependent child or business partner.
4 - Manage RWF’s resources responsibly. You must act responsibly, reasonably and honestly. This is sometimes called the duty of prudence. Prudence is about exercising sound judgement. You and your co-trustees must:
- make sure RWF’s assets are only used to support or carry out its purposes;
- not take inappropriate risks with RWF’s assets or reputation;
- not over-commit RWF;
- take special care when investing or borrowing;
- comply with any restrictions on spending funds.
5 - Act with reasonable care and skill. As someone responsible for governing the Richard Whitehead Foundation, you:
- must use reasonable care and skill, making use of your skills and experience and taking appropriate advice when necessary;
- should give enough time, thought and energy to your role, for example by preparing for, attending and actively participating in all trustees’ meetings.
6 - Ensure the Richard Whitehead Foundation is accountable. You and your co-trustees must comply with statutory accounting and reporting requirements. You should also:
- be able to demonstrate that RWF is complying with the law, well run and effective;
- ensure appropriate accountability to members, if RWF develops a membership separate from the trustees;
- ensure accountability within RWF, particularly where you delegate responsibility for particular tasks or decisions to staff or volunteers.
Experience, Skills & Behaviours required to fulfil the role of Trustee effectively:
- Passion for social change and helping disabled people who face significant barriers.
- Awareness and passion for equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Diversity of thought and an openness to listen to fellow Trustees.
- Commitment to attend meetings, and to respond to communication between meetings. Currently the Board meetings are face to face quarterly, usually at a weekend, and with interim online committee meetings, usually in the evenings and quarterly.
- Attention to detail.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- A willingness to be contacted on an ad hoc basis.
- Ability to ensure decisions are taken and followed-up.
- Good time-keeping.
Safeguarding
The Richard Whitehead Foundation is committed to safeguarding and protecting the individuals we work with. As such, posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and a safe working environment.
Inclusion and diversity
The Richard Whitehead Foundation strives to engage an ability-based workforce which reflects the diverse nature of our communities. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and it is important to us that this is reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us.
Application process
To apply, please send your CV and an expression of interest, answering the following questions.
- What has drawn your attention to the Richard Whitehead Foundation and why are you applying?
- How do you think your skills, experience and networks will add value to the ambitions of the organisation?
- How do you meet the person specification identified in the role profile?
You can send us a link to an active LinkedIn profile if you wish. Expressions of interest can be video, audio, or Word-based files – whatever works best for you.
Expressions of interest should be submitted by 5pm on 15th November 2024. They will be reviewed by a panel of existing Board Trustees, and you will be invited to have an informal discussion prior to being invited to join the Board.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Mark Fosbrook.
Please let us know if you need us to adapt the process to best suit any needs around disability.
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.
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FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR
Volunteer Store Collection Co-ordinators (East or West Suffolk)
Do you have previous fundraising experience? If you do or are good at coordinating and organising events, volunteer to help us manage our fundraising activities so we can raise essential funds to improve animal welfare.
Our fabulous team of volunteers run regular store collections across Suffolk helping to raise valuable funds and spread awareness of our vital work and upcoming fundraising events.
We are looking for a Volunteer Store Collection Co-ordinator to help plan and organise these collections in both the East Suffolk area (Felixstowe to Needham Market) and West Suffolk area (Stowmarket to Bury St Edmunds!)
Activities involve
- Liaise with our Community Engagement Administrator on locations/dates required and ensure bookings confirmed with store/head office.
- Co-ordinate with Store Managers on logistics/timings for the day. Book in volunteer collectors before each date (usually around 6 required for 2 hour shifts each), with assistance from Community Engagement Administrator and send information/reminders before the day to the team.
- Prepare collection buckets with labels and seal with ties.
- Deliver buckets, table and literature to a collector who is doing the first shift. Collect the buckets, table and literature from the last collectors and deliver the buckets to a Trustee to count/bank the takings.
- Follow up communications to volunteers, branch team and store manager notifying them of collection total and sending thank you's.
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.
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Who are LRMN?
We offer refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants a specialist and holistic service. We advocate for people’s rights, campaign for wider change, meet their basic needs and help them improve their wellbeing.
Main Roles
- Provide administrative support for the LRMN’s Housing & Welfare Benefit team including
- processing referrals and liaising with partner organisations and referral agencies.
- Provide administrative and casework support for two Housing & Welfare Benefit Advisors as required.
Specific Duties
- Explain LRMN’s services to partner agencies and their clients.
- Support staff and clients from partner agencies to make referrals to LRMN.
- Triage referrals to ensure that caseworkers can provide an efficient and speedy
- service and coordinate their access to support.
- Ensure that caseworkers have the information they need to support clients by collating
- information and documents from clients.
- Ensure that all necessary forms are completed and signed by clients.
- Provide administrative support to caseworkers, ensuring that case notes and
- documents are saved appropriately.
- Act as a liaison between staff from partner agencies and LRMN.
- Signpost clients and staff to other services in the area as appropriate.
- Alert staff and management in both LRMN and referral agencies of any safeguarding
- concerns.
What can you gain from this opportunity?
- By volunteering with LRMN, you will:
- Make a difference to the lives of migrants, asylum seekers and refugees living in south-east London
- Be part of a diverse, knowledgeable and proactive team in an organisation that has been running for over 25 years
- Gain experience of admin work in a business environment
- Gain an understanding of the issues affecting refugees, asylum seekers and migrants
- Have regular support and supervision from the Housing & Welfare Benefit Supervisor
Is there induction and training?
Yes, we provide a comprehensive induction to all new volunteers. This covers roles and responsibilities, safeguarding, record keeping and use of our client management system (Advice Pro).
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about supporting migrants, refugees and asylum seekers
- Friendly and approachable and can manage professional boundaries
- Excellent at communicatin
- Proactive and able to use own initiative
- Organised and methodical in their work
- Respectful of client confidentiality
- Experienced in working with multicultural communities
- Able to use their digital skills to make referrals and manage online systems
LRMN is committed to equality and diversity. We pride ourselves on having a diverse team with a range of experiences. We encourage people with lived experience of the asylum and/or immigration system to apply. If you need additional support to apply or volunteer, please contact us.
What commitment do you need to make?
We ask volunteers to commit to volunteering one day a week during office hours (Mon-Fri) for at least six months.
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1 - MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
To provide confidential emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. To provide such support by telephone, face to face, email, letter, web chat and whatever other means of communication may be adopted by Samaritans.
2 - POSITION AND SUPPORT IN ORGANISATION
- Accountable to: There will be a duty Leader and Director
- Liaises with: Leader and Branch volunteers
- Works within a team of: Branch volunteers
3 - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To provide confidential emotional support as above
- To uphold Samaritans Mission, Vision & Values & Policies & Procedures
- To complete regular volunteering duties, including overnight duties, as agreed
- To support fellow Samaritan volunteers during shared duties
- To debrief with duty Leader after each shift
- To liaise with duty Leader in respect of difficult or emergency situations or when in doubt
- To follow instructions given by duty Leader or Director
- To maintain caller log sheets and/or systems as required by the branch
- To undertake continuous development training
4 - QUALITIES & EXPERIENCE
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- To be able to actively listen without prejudice
- To be able to communicate clearly with callers and branch volunteers
- Ability to deal sensitively with all callers, including vulnerable people, those with mental health issues and children, as necessary
- Able to follow procedures and maintain systems
- Ability to recognise the need for support (in themselves and others) and to seek or provide support where necessary
- Awareness of own emotional triggers and can cope with own feelings
- Demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of Samaritans values
- Listening volunteers should be 18 or over upon completion of their training.
5 - APPOINTMENT AND TIMESCALES
- Duties to be arranged with the branch
- (As a guide, the typical arrangement is 3-4 hours per week including an overnight duty approximately once a month, or as required by the branch)
6 - LOCATION, TRAVEL & EXPENSES
- Based at the branch
- All out of pocket expenses related to the role will be reimbursed in line with Branch Expenses Policy
7 - BENEFITS
- A chance for personal development
- Access to a thorough training programme
- Contribute and share existing skills
- Develop new listening and communication skills you can use in all aspects of your life
- Meet new people from all different kinds of backgrounds and cultures
- Give something back to your local community
8 - RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS
- Completion of a Samaritans application form
- Attendance and successful selection at an interview
- The offer of a listening volunteer position is conditional on the completion of;
- Background checks; including references and enhanced criminal records check
- Completion of initial CORE training
- Period of mentoring and Embedding
- Successful completion of a probationary period before becoming a full branch volunteer
This role description has been constructed as a best practice template. To ensure it remains in line with current Samaritans policy and operating practice, any branch adaptations to the content should be made following consultation with the Volunteering Team.
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.
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Join our board of trustees at York Childcare!
We are seeking passionate, dynamic individuals to join our Board of Trustees at York Childcare. As a trustee, you will play a vital role in guiding our organisation, ensuring we continue to make a positive impact in our community and beyond.
Why become a Trustee?
Make a difference: Use your expertise to influence key decisions and help us achieve our mission. Gain experience: Enhance your leadership, governance and strategic planning skills. Collaborate: Work alongside a diverse team of professionals who share your passion for change.
What we are looking for:
Commitment to our values and mission. Skills in areas such as; Finance, HR legal, Ofsted, childcare and early years and Out of School Clubs. Willingness to dedicate time for meetings and strategic planning.
No previous trustee experience is required- just enthusiasm, fresh perspectives and a desire to contribute!
Apply today! If you would like some more information, please email us.
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.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Could you coordinate local SSAFA services in your area? You don’t need a military background, just basic I.T and admin skills, the ability to get on with people and good written and spoken English. If so, we’d love to hear from you.
What is a Branch Secretary?
There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas. These are divided into local areas that we call divisions. Each branch has a secretary to organise day-to-day activities. This is a key role involving administration and coordinating people. As the first point of contact for SSAFA in the area you will play a crucial part in promoting SSAFA locally, organising local events and ensuring the smooth running of SSAFA across the divisions in your branch.
Why do we need you?
We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community since 1885. Our clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan.
There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas who support local volunteers to deliver services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. Some branches are divided into smaller divisions to ensure the best local service delivery. Each branch has a team of volunteer caseworkers, support volunteers, executive roles, and fundraisers.
In recognition of our clients’ service to the Nation we aim to provide financial, practical and emotional support when it’s needed most. To do this we need local branches and volunteers who can match clients to volunteers and keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.
When would you be needed and where would you be based?
This role is about coordination and administration. As part of your local branch, you might have access to an office, but many volunteers are based at home. The role would suit someone looking to offer a regular time commitment each week. You would also need to organise and attend a number of regular meetings each year.
What would you be doing?
- Managing the branch office (if applicable) and providing support to all volunteers, especially new ones
- Work with the branch Chairperson, treasurer, and others to ensure smooth running of the branch.
- Accepting referrals and coordinating SSAFA caseworkers, visitors, and helpers accordingly
- Oversee all SSAFA casework across the branch ensuring clients get support that is effective and timely.
- Monitor volunteer numbers against the demand for support and recruit new volunteers as needed
- Working with the local training officer to ensure all volunteers are kept up to date with the training and information they need.
- Build relationships with regional and central office staff to ensure an effective flow of information.
- Maintaining accurate records of volunteers and cases, submit accurate data to Central Office
- Providing administration for an annual programme of meetings including an AGM, recording, and implementing decisions
- Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA remembering that anyone you meet could be a potential client, volunteer or fundraiser.
- Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA including observing our policies such as the Volunteering policy and data protection policy (these will be covered in your training and local induction.)
The remit of this role may change over the next 12-18 months depending on the outcome of a trial currently being undertaken.
What could you gain from this volunteering role?
- Gain experience of holding a key local role with oversight of all SSAFA activity in the local area
- Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others.
- Support from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
- Experience, training, and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
- Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!
What training and support would you receive?
- Role specific training to prepare you for your voluntary role - confidentiality and boundaries, personal safety, caseworker training, caseworker IT system training, volunteer management – attracting, recruiting, and inducting volunteers, volunteer management – case management and quality. This training would take approx. 4 days.
- Mandatory on-line training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families safe and personal information safe.
- Access to a range of e-learning courses as well as local opportunities to keep your training up to date.
- Support from the Chair of the branch
- Access to the Welfare Team and Volunteer Support Team based at our central office.
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
- Volunteers will be covered by SSAFAs Public Liability Insurance whilst carrying out the role.
What are we looking for?
- Friendly and approachable people of any age (18+) with some experience of coordinating people and admin
- Good written and spoken English.
- Ability to be respectful and non-judgemental with clients, their family, other agencies and SSAFA colleagues.
- Ability to send and receive emails – you will receive your own SSAFA email address.
- Ability to coordinate a team of people volunteering.
- Willingness to use our on-line case management system (this is covered in the training course)
- Ability to keep within boundaries of the role with regards to reporting any safety concerns etc
- Reliable attitude, contact clients and volunteers promptly, keep appointments etc.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and keep information safely.
- Access to public transport or a car to travel to meetings, events etc.
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.
Minimum Age: 18
Safer Recruitment: SSAFA undertakes a systematic approach and utmost care at every step of the process of volunteer recruitment, selection, and retention to ensure that those recruited are suitable and appropriate. Measures taken at points along this journey work together to make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience.
References Required: Yes. We will ask for two character references, this can be a former employer or someone that know you well (other than a relative)
Is a criminal record check required? No
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Would you like to support people who have served in the Armed Forces? You just need the ability to listen, strong IT skills and good written and spoken English. If you think this could be the role for you, we’d love to hear from you.
What is a Caseworker?
Caseworkers visit clients to work out what type of support they need. You will listen without judgement to assess and provide tailored support to help those serving, who have served and their families to navigate life in and beyond military service. Some examples of support are securing funding for special equipment for someone with a disability, adaptions to a property so an older client can remain at home or funds for a rental deposit. Caseworkers also sign-post clients onto specialist local services for advice on benefits, housing, mental health, debt, finding work etc.
Why do we need you?
We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community since 1885. Our clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan. We’d love the general public to understand what we do and how they can help us.
There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas who support local volunteers to deliver services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. Some branches are divided into smaller divisions to ensure the best local service delivery. Each branch has a team of volunteer caseworkers, support volunteers, executive roles, and fundraisers.
Volunteer Caseworkers are the lifeblood of SSAFA, supporting a growing number of people in need of financial, practical, and emotional support. Clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like Iraq or Afghanistan.
When would you be needed and where would you be based?
The essential part of the role is visiting clients, so you will need access to a vehicle or another way to travel to meet clients at home or in a care home setting. As part of your local branch, you might have access to an office, but you can complete the administration part of the role from home as long as you have access to IT equipment and the internet.
What would you be doing?
- Contacting beneficiaries and arranging to meet them at a mutually convenient time.
- Meeting beneficiaries and completing a form to assess their circumstances, using good communication skills, empathy and understanding.
- Sign-posting clients onto local services providing specialist advice.
- Applying for funding on the behalf of the beneficiary through a specific process and system
- Arranging for the purchase of goods and services
- Keeping the beneficiary informed of their case progress.
- Liaise with the branch and regional office, regarding your availability.
- Keeping up to date with training and SSAFA news so that you are best able to support clients.
- Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA remembering that anyone you meet could be a potential client, volunteer, or fundraiser.
- Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA
- Adhering to SSAFAs policies and procedures at all times, including safeguarding, volunteering policy, equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality.
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
- Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others.
- Support from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
- Experience, training, and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
- Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!
What training and support would you receive?
- Role specific training to prepare you for your voluntary role – confidentiality and boundaries, personal safety, caseworker training, and caseworker IT system training. The caseworker training takes 3 days and a further half a day for the other training.
- Mandatory on-line training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families safe and personal information safe.
- Access to a range additional e-learning courses as well as local opportunities for your personal and professional development.
- Local induction including assigning a person from the team who will be your main point of contact.
- Regular opportunities to meet and share best practice with other caseworkers.
- Range of support from central and regional volunteer operations team.
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
- Volunteers will be covered by SSAFAs Public Liability Insurance whilst carrying out the role.
What are we looking for?
- Friendly and approachable with good listening skills, patience, and a positive attitude.
- Good communication skills both written and verbally.
- Respectful and non-judgemental approach with beneficiaries, their family, other agencies and SSAFA colleagues
- Willingness and ability to use IT systems for initial and on-going training and to enter cases on the Casework Management System. Willingness and ability to send and receive emails – you will receive your own SSAFA email address which you will be required to use when exercising your role.
- Ability to make enquires on behalf of beneficiaries by phone, email, letter or by filling in forms.
- Ability to keep within boundaries of the role with regards to friendship or giving advice
- Reliable, prompt and trustworthy.
- Access to public transport or a car to travel to appointments with clients.
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.
Minimum Age: 18
Safer Recruitment: SSAFA undertakes a systematic approach and utmost care at every step of the process of volunteer recruitment, selection, and retention to ensure that those recruited are suitable and appropriate. Measures taken at points along this journey work together to make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience.
References Required: Yes. We will ask for two character references, this can be a former employer or someone that know you well (other than a relative)
Is a criminal record check required? Yes, this is provided by SSAFA at no cost to the potential volunteer. This role requires an enhanced check (including checks against the children and adults barred list)
*A disclosure certificate that contains convictions, cautions, warnings, reprimands, or other information may not automatically mean that you are not able to volunteer. All certificates will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and, where possible, a modified or alternative role will be offered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.