Volunteer Roles in Home Based

Volunteering for Sense

Our amazing team of volunteers help us run over 100 shops across England and Wales.  Every donated item that you sort, prepare and sell helps to raise vital funds to support us in our mission to make sure no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our shops are at the heart of local communities – sharing the work of Sense, and helping to secure support for our life changing work.

What your role will involve

There are a variety of tasks that you can get involved with in the shop, including:

• Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service and a fantastic shopping experience
• Receiving donated goods from members of the public
• Sorting, steaming, tagging and preparing donated goods for sale
• Creating eye catching window and in-shop displays
• Keeping the shop floor well stocked, tidy, clean and organised
• Processing sales and serving on the till
• Promoting Gift Aid and other Sense fundraising initiatives
• Acting as an ambassador for Sense; promoting the shop and Sense in your local community
• Supporting with the recruitment and training of new volunteers
• Following new health and safety measures to ensure the safety of everyone

Key Volunteer:

Our Key Volunteer role is an extra level of responsibility for someone who can commit to supporting their local Sense Shop on a regular basis. Once you've had all the training, you'll be getting involved by:

• Learning and following fire procedures.
• Open and close the shop when necessary to support the Shop Manager.
• Cash up the till at the end of the day.

Will the role suit me? Yes, if you are:

• Motivated and hardworking
• Reliable, flexible and willing to do a variety of shop tasks
• A team player
• Friendly and helpful
• Passionate about customer service and enjoy interacting with people
• Respectful of others and their diversity
• Interested in supporting the work of Sense and want to make a difference to people who have complex disabilities and are deafblind.

What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?

• A full induction and ongoing support and guidance from your Shop Manager to make sure you feel confident in your role
• Support to develop new skills, knowledge and experience, in particular of a retail environment, but also skills such as teamwork, customer service, communication and using your initiative
• A reference for other paid or voluntary work (available on request)
• The opportunity to share your existing skills and experience to benefit others
• The chance to meet new people from a wide range of backgrounds and to join a passionate and committed team
• The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to Sense by raising vital income and raising the profile of Sense in your local community; changing the lives of those who have complex disabilities and are deafblind

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.

Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.

We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.

Volunteering for Sense

Our amazing team of volunteers help us run over 100 shops across England and Wales.  Every donated item that you sort, prepare and sell helps to raise vital funds to support us in our mission to make sure no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our shops are at the heart of local communities – sharing the work of Sense, and helping to secure support for our life changing work.

What your role will involve

There are a variety of tasks that you can get involved with in the shop, including:

• Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service and a fantastic shopping experience
• Receiving donated goods from members of the public
• Sorting, steaming, tagging and preparing donated goods for sale
• Creating eye catching window and in-shop displays
• Keeping the shop floor well stocked, tidy, clean and organised
• Processing sales and serving on the till
• Promoting Gift Aid and other Sense fundraising initiatives
• Acting as an ambassador for Sense; promoting the shop and Sense in your local community
• Supporting with the recruitment and training of new volunteers

• Following new health and safety measures to ensure the safety of everyone

Key Volunteers:

Our Key Volunteer role is an extra level of responsibility for someone who can commit to supporting their local Sense Shop on a regular basis. Once you've had all the training, you'll be getting involved by:

• Learning and following fire procedures.
• Open and close the shop when necessary to support the Shop Manager.
• Cash up the till at the end of the day.

Will the role suit me? Yes, if you are:

• Motivated and hardworking
• Reliable, flexible and willing to do a variety of shop tasks
• A team player
• Friendly and helpful
• Passionate about customer service and enjoy interacting with people
• Respectful of others and their diversity
• Interested in supporting the work of Sense and want to make a difference to people who have complex disabilities and are deafblind.

What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?

• A full induction and ongoing support and guidance from your Shop Manager to make sure you feel confident in your role
• Support to develop new skills, knowledge and experience, in particular of a retail environment, but also skills such as teamwork, customer service, communication and using your initiative
• A reference for other paid or voluntary work (available on request)
• The opportunity to share your existing skills and experience to benefit others
• The chance to meet new people from a wide range of backgrounds and to join a passionate and committed team
• The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to Sense by raising vital income and raising the profile of Sense in your local community; changing the lives of those who have complex disabilities and are deafblind

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.

Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.

We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.

The Culture House (CH) is a bold new community-initiative which will make the heritage landscape of the UK more diverse and inclusive. It will tell the story of the British Somali, East African and Black communities who have put down roots in the UK over the past decades but remain on the fringes of the national cultural consciousness. The core activity of CH is to preserve tangible and intangible Somali cultural assets and present them to diverse publics, in the community’s authentic voice. By doing this, it will illuminate their complex and varied experiences and their evolving multi-layered identities, exploring and revealing narratives of origin, displacement, migration, and adaptation.

CH has five components: 

1. Heritage displays and exhibitions: Culture House has a large collection of heritage items, e.g., paintings, sculptures, traditional and contemporary household artefacts, working implements, ornaments, clothing, and books from and about black communities and artefacts will be expertly preserved to withstand the rigours of life as display items. 

2. Resource space: This space will hold resources on Somali heritage, e.g. books, leaflets, stamps, posters depicting facets of Somali heritage and culture. 

3. Learning space: We will offer heritage lectures, demonstrations, workshops, readings (poetry/ prose), oral history presentations etc. 

4. Archive: Culture House has more artefacts in its collection than it can display at one time. Non-displayed items will be preserved and stored in a physical archive. 

5. Online platform: This will help expand reach significantly and make the heritage offering accessible to a wider public across the UK and beyond, including those who cannot physically travel to us. 

Role Overview
Culture House is looking for a highly motivated, creative, and dynamic individual to join our team, and help support our ambition to provide people of all ages with the opportunity to participate in high quality Somali and black culture, heritage, and arts activities, displays and exhibitions in London. We are seeking an individual that will assist the Culture House team by providing effective administrative support, relaying key information to visitors of current exhibitions and confidently supervising visiting tour groups. The successful candidate will be comfortable meeting and engaging with a wide range of audiences to support the daily running of Culture House and be able to answer any enquiries in a helpful and friendly manner. They will use their passion for arts and heritage to promote the learning and understanding of Culture House’s exhibitions, displays and events to clients.

Keys Tasks and Responsibilities

• Work with Culture House to raise awareness of Somali/ East African culture and increase participation in Culture House programmes.
• Assist the Anti-Tribalism Movement to provide effective and efficient administrative support across different functions of Anti-Tribalism Movement to efficiently run Culture House.
• Support the Learning Officer in running tour groups at Culture House for young people and adults of all ages and abilities, many of whom may have little or no previous experience of arts. 
• Liaise with the Learning Officer and Operations Director to deliver of future events and programmes at Culture House
• Contribute to the planning of events, exhibitions and learning activities
• Be a point of contact for incoming enquiries through telephone and general emails. 
• Ensure client enquiries are handled in a professional and timely manner.
• Work in close collaboration with culture House team to continually improve clients' experiences
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy in matters relating to the team, procedures, financial details and security. 
• Become familiar with and then always following the Culture House Safety Policy 
• To act always in the best interest of the Culture House
• Any other duties as reasonably required. 

As an organisation Culture House will:

• Give you the opportunity to develop new and existing skills and gain experience volunteering in a charity 
• Provide a full induction and training for volunteer role to introduce you to how the organisation works and your role in it 
• Refund reasonable travel and lunch expenses (Please note receipts must be provided) 
• Provide a named person who will meet with you regularly to support you in your role by regular meetings with your assigned person who will provide informal feedback 
• Explain the standards we expect; to encourage and support you to achieve and maintain them 
• Be flexible in relation to your volunteering hours, recognising your need for holiday time and other commitment 
• Honour the time commitment, you have agreed to give us and not to expect more from you unless offered and agreed 
• Provide a reference 
• Provide adequate training and ensure you know what to do to stay safe, in accordance with our Health and Safety policy 
• Try to fairly resolve any issues or difficulties you may have whilst volunteering before they become problems. In the events of unresolved problems, to offer an opportunity to discuss the issue in accordance with the problem-solving policy 
• Following up on any feedback or questions you may have regarding your involvement as a volunteer.

Application Deadline: 15th February 2025

Vacancy

Lead and Be Led - Project Volunteer

Responsible to

Project and Development Manager 

Time commitment

Flexible Working Hours 

Salary

£10 per hour – up to 7 hours a week

Who are we?

The Anti-Tribalism Movement is a non-profit organisation committed to tackling tribalism and promoting fairer and more equitable societies. With over 15 years’ experience of providing advocacy, support, and specialist services to tackle inequalities and promote fairer societies.

Lead and Be Led Summary 

The Anti-Tribalism Movement is a non-profit organisation committed to tackling tribal discrimination and promoting fairer and more equitable societies. We worktowards this mission through Three thematic priorities: fostering tolerance, producing leaders, and undertaking community research to influence institutional policies and practice.

The Anti-Tribalism Movement’s Flagship Leadership Programme ‘Lead and be Led’ develops the leadership skills of 30 young people aged 16-24 across London to build their core skills and support them in the process of becoming community advocates. We provide training workshops to build young people’s skills, create social action projects, and engage with community leaders to further their leadership abilities. Lead and Be Led has developed over 200 young leaders in the past 7 years, and we are looking for volunteers to support the project’s success. 

This is the chance to develop new and existing skills and gain experience volunteering in a charity. Also the opportunity to meet new people and the satisfaction of knowing you are making a vital difference to the work of the Anti-Tribalism Movement.

Role Description

The Lead and Be Led Project Volunteer will be assisting the Anti-Tribalism Movement to provide effective and efficient administrative support across different functions of the programme, enabling us to deliver quality work to more service users. The successful candidate will be passionate about community empowerment and connecting with young people. They will also have some experience of youth programmes, may it be personal or professional. 
 

Keys Tasks and Responsibilities

• Work with the ATM to raise awareness of issues impacting young people across London, and increase workshop sign-up traffic. 

• Support the Project Manager to provide effective and efficient administrative support across different functions of the project. 

• Liaise with the Project Manager to deliver workshop sessions and support the young people in social action activities. 

• Contribute to workshop facilitation, social media plans, case work and event organisation.

• Contribute to a spreadsheet that will connect young people with employment and skills development opportunities across London which will be uploaded on ATM social media channels. 

• Provide expert recommendations for project improvements and increase engagement opportunities. 

• Be a point of contact for incoming enquiries through telephone and general emails. 

• Ensure client enquiries are handled in a professional and timely manner.

• Work in close collaboration with the ATM team to continually improve young people’s experiences

• Maintain confidentiality and privacy in matters relating to the team, procedures, financial details and security. 

• Become familiar with and then always following the ATM Safety Policy at all times 

• Become familiar with and follow the Anti-Tribalism Movement Data Protection Policy when handling data

• To act always in the best interest of the project. 

• Any other duties as reasonably required. 

Application deadline: 21st February 2025

Award-winning charity Lewisham Music is seeking a dynamic and passionate Chair of Trustees to lead our Board.

This voluntary role is an opportunity to provide strategic leadership, governance oversight, and advocacy for a vibrant youth charity that brings the transformative power of music to thousands of young people across Lewisham and beyond.

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled leader with:

• Proven experience in leadership or governance, ideally in the charity, arts, or education sectors.
• Strong financial and strategic expertise.
• A commitment to inclusivity, community engagement, and the power of music to change lives.

As Chair, you will work closely with our talented team and Board to shape our future direction, support our incoming CEO, and ensure we continue to thrive as a sustainable and impactful community charity.

The role of the Chair of Trustees

As Chair of Trustees, you will lead Lewisham Music’s Board, ensuring the charity delivers its mission and strategy effectively.

Key Responsibilities...

Strategic leadership:

• Collaborate with the CEO and Board to set vision, priorities, and long-term strategy.
• Ensure decisions align with objectives and monitor progress towards goals.

Governance and oversight:

• Chair Board meetings, set agendas, and foster an inclusive, effective governance culture.
• Ensure legal compliance, risk management, and robust policy development.

Advocacy and fundraising:

• Represent Lewisham Music to funders, stakeholders, and the community.

Financial stewardship:

• Approve budgets and financial plans, ensuring long-term viability.
• Monitor accounts and oversee key liabilities and assets.

CEO support and development:

• Build a strong relationship with the CEO, providing guidance, support and conducting performance reviews.

Staff and trustee development:

• Lewisham Music Chair Recruitment Pack January 2025• Foster a positive, inclusive culture and ensure the Board has the necessary skills and diversity.
• Assist with leadership recruitment as needed.

South East London Music Hub:

• Serve as a Director of SEL Music Education Ltd, the new ‘parent company’ for South East London Music Hub.

What qualities and experience are we looking for?

We are very open to where the new Chair comes from in terms of professional experience/career.

However, we are seeking a passionate and skilled leader with:

• Proven leadership experience (and ideally governance/board experience), preferably within the charity, arts, or education sectors.
• Strong financial management expertise, with the ability to oversee budgets, financial planning, and long-term viability.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to navigate complex personnel, political or social issues with diplomacy and tact.
• Strong crisis management skills, with the ability to lead calmly and decisively in challenging situations.
• A compassionate, inclusive leadership style, with high emotional intelligence and a commitment to fostering an equitable and supportive culture.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience building positive relationships and consensus.
• An understanding of Lewisham and it’s diverse community.

What is the commitment?

• Chairing full board meetings every two months in person. 6-8pm (usually Mondays) at Lewisham Music’s offices above The Fellowship Inn in Bellingham, SE6 3BT.
• SEL Music Education Ltd. Director meetings, 1-1.5 hours online once every 3-4 months.
• Regular email and phone contact with the CEO, as well as annual performance review meetings.
• Reading of agendas and papers sent out in advance of board meetings. Usually sent at least one week in
• advance.
• Additional reading of documents and emails in between board meetings and on a general basis to support the CEO.
• Attending some events, gigs, and concerts when you can.
• Potentially joining a committee which fits your interests/skills- they meet every 2-4 months for 1-1.5 hours, online.
• Attendance at an occasional board ‘away days’, maximum 1 per year.

Length of appointment

The chair and trustees are initially appointed for a 3-year term from the date of the first full board meeting they attend. Trustees can be re-appointed up to a maximum of 6 years.

Please head to our website for more details about the role and to apply.

Lewisham Music is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Youth Leaders work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units. By organising a mixed weekly programme, this role will support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Leaders also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.

You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

We will be holding a cohort recruitment across different dates and locations for you to choose

Roles will be based in the triangle between Lancaster, Preston and Blackpool

Pursuing the role

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:

• Welcome Event (Induction) - Selection events will be held on different dates for you to chose what best suits you through February - May 2025

Closing date for these opportunities is: Wednesday 30th April 2025

Emmaus Leicestershire ad Rutland operate a unique model to support people who have experienced homelessness, known as companions. We provide them with a home, care, training and mentoring, support for as long as they need it, and work opportunities within our social enterprises, which are based around the recycling and sale of preloved goods donated by members of the public.

We are seeking a suitable candidate to fill a vacancy for the important volunteer trustee position of Honorary Treasurer. Given the growth of the community, the ambitious programme of projects in our Strategic Plan, and the need to consider new directions and initiatives, the Board is looking for a Treasurer with experience in these areas. The successful appointee will be a trustee, Company Director, and a member of the Board, working with other trustees and other stakeholders, to oversee the implementation of our strategy and to address homelessness issues.

Our vision for volunteering

Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.

The difference you will make to cats and people

At Cats Protection we help thousands of cats and kittens each year thanks to our dedicated and passionate volunteer groups. We have branches across the UK, all of which help our cats in different ways. Branches take in stray and abandoned cats and ensure they receive the veterinary care and attention they deserve; help raise funds, promote neutering and help spread cat welfare messages. Our branch team leader volunteers lead their local team by supporting and managing volunteers within their group, maintaining communications with both volunteers and employees, and helping promote a positive and professional image of Cats Protection.

You can expect us to

• Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
• Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
• Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
• Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities

What we need from you

You’ll be:

• Supporting your team of volunteers in all aspects of their roles, making sure volunteers are happy and confident
• Making sure the team observes charity best practice and compliance
• Collaborating with your Branch Development Manager (BDM) to plan volunteer activity
• Leading the team to follow Cats Protection policies, procedures and guidelines
• Monitoring expenditure and helping ensure long term financial stability of the volunteer group
• Organising and chairing team meetings
• Acting as an ambassador for Cats Protection

Time expectation

Our branch team leader volunteers usually spend 10 to 15 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed. There will be times of year when more hours are required, such as towards the end of the financial year, but support and guidance are available.

You may be just the volunteer we’ve been looking for!

We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better  with cats.

Our vision for volunteering

Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.

The difference you will make to cats and people

At Cats Protection we help thousands of cats and kittens each year thanks to our dedicated and passionate volunteer groups. We have branches across the UK, all of which help our cats in different ways. Branches take in stray and abandoned cats and ensure they receive the veterinary care and attention they deserve; help raise funds, promote neutering and help spread cat welfare messages. Our branch team leader volunteers lead their local team by supporting and managing volunteers within their group, maintaining communications with both volunteers and employees, and helping promote a positive and professional image of Cats Protection.

You can expect us to

• Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
• Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
• Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
• Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities

What we need from you

You’ll be:

• Supporting your team of volunteers in all aspects of their roles, making sure volunteers are happy and confident
• Making sure the team observes charity best practice and compliance
• Collaborating with your Branch Development Manager (BDM) to plan volunteer activity
• Leading the team to follow Cats Protection policies, procedures and guidelines
• Monitoring expenditure and helping ensure long term financial stability of the volunteer group
• Organising and chairing team meetings
• Acting as an ambassador for Cats Protection

Time expectation

Our branch team leader volunteers usually spend 10 to 15 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed. There will be times of year when more hours are required, such as towards the end of the financial year, but support and guidance are available.

You may be just the volunteer we’ve been looking for!

We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better  with cats.

KMHCF is a small but dynamic charity which uniquely acts as the collective voice of the views and concerns of all unpaid Mental Health Carers in the Royal Borough of Kingston. We are recognised in this campaigning role by statutory services who engage us as active members of decision-making committees. We also partner with other relevant organisations.

Our Management Committee includes both those with professional skills and also those with life experience of being a Mental Health Carer and so we are able to assist the individual Carers who contact us for confidential advice and guidance.

We assist individual Carers with 1:1 advice, guidance and self-empowerment, as well as having a monthly Peer-Support Group. By supporting Carers’ needs, we also contribute to the wellbeing of those they care for, aiming for the best possible mental health.

In wishing to destigmatize Mental Health issues, we regularly engage the general public through advertising and community engagement.

We are keen to further develop our services and, for this, we invite a volunteer Trustee with the skills and determination to help us achieve this.

As we have no paid staff, all activity being carried out by volunteers, we are particularly keen to hear from those who can also offer to take hands-on responsibility for moving the development of our service forward. This might indicate an applicant who offers professional skills, but is now retired and would like to serve the community.

If you have expertise to offer, plus an enthusiasm to serve Carers who can often feel isolated and bewildered, we’d like to hear from you.

Are you passionate about disability inclusion and playing your part in improving the nation’s health and wellbeing? If so, we’re looking for a new trustee to join the Board at The Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), as we continue to develop for the future.

At a time when more and more people are recognising the physical and emotional benefits of interacting with animals, our mission to ensure that everyone with a disability can benefit from the unique bond between humans and horses has never been more relevant.

You will join a forward-looking Board, who are seeking a candidate with significant skills and experience in Human Resources.  Knowledge and awareness of safeguarding and engaging with volunteers, whilst not essential, would also be helpful.

Applicants are welcomed from individuals with experience across the charity, non-profit, private and government sectors.  Applications close on 20 February 2025.

Term of Office: 3 year term renewable for up to 3 terms.

Candidates Should

• Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to RDA, its strategic objectives and cause.
• Exhibit strong relationship building abilities and enjoy an ambassadorial role.
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively.
• Demonstrate an ability to foster and promote a collaborative team environment.
• Have a good understanding of charity governance matters.

Skills

Candidates will have significant skills and experience in Human Resources. Knowledge and awareness of safeguarding and engaging with volunteers, whilst not essential, would also be helpful.

Time Commitment

• 4 Board meetings per year. In addition, Trustees will be asked to join one of RDA’s sub-committees.
• All trustees are expected to attend key RDA events and visit RDA groups from time to time.
• It is expected that the trustee role will require working on average 2 days per month.

We believe that diversity of views and experience are paramount to how we develop and grow our charity. As such we actively encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of disability, ethnically diverse and LGBTQUIA+ communities, and from less advantaged backgrounds.

Parkinson's UK local groups offer friendship, support, and numerous activities for people affected by Parkinson's.

In Dudley, the group is a core part of the local Parkinson's community. Joining as helper means you will be too - meeting new people and building new relationships.

You could be putting the kettle on, to give a warm welcome to new group attendees, or making sure the group activities run smoothly - and all activities are open to you too.

This role is flexible, and can be tweaked to suit the time you have to give. Our staff and existing volunteers will be there to support you every step of the way.

We are recruiting for RNLI Trustees 

People will always need our help. You could play an important part in making sure we can always be there to answer that call. 

As we launch into our third century of lifesaving, we are seeking people to join our trustee board who have experience as a Non-Executive Director or Trustee and experience within large, complex organisations, in any of the following areas:

• Providing commercial and financial leadership
• People management at a senior level
• Audit, risk management and/or assurance 

For further details about the role and what skills you will need please see the attached recruitment pack. 

The impact you will make

This is an important role for the RNLI, our trustees are a body of volunteers who carry the full financial and legal responsibility for everything the RNLI does. You will be contributing advice, expertise and effective leadership as a Trustee. You will be helping us to adapt for the future, enabling us to continue achieving our purpose of saving lives at sea.

This is an unpaid voluntary opportunity within the RNLI. Travel and subsistence costs will be reimbursed in line with RNLI policy. 

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for over 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone.

In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable). 

In person interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled to take place in London in the week commencing 17th March 2025. 

To apply, complete an application form and attach a copy of your CV. The closing date for this role is Sunday 23rd February 2025.

***Please note that this is an opportunity based in Nottingham (shire) in the United Kingdom and we don’t offer sponsorship or accept overseas applicants***

Age UK Notts are seeking individuals who would like to be considered as a volunteer for our Companion Service.

Volunteers will be supporting people remotely, in their own homes and in the community within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and ideally, we ask all applicants to provide a minimum of 1 hour volunteering a week.

The companion service volunteer can choose to be:

• A companion telephone/video caller                                                               

• A companion within the person’s home

• A companion outside the person’s home

• Or a combination of all three.

Examples of the type of support the service offers include:

• Telephone / video calls for an older person/s on a regular basis at a mutually agreed time for a friendly chat. 

• Supporting an older person/s hobbies and interests or simply chatting with them in their own home on a regular basis.

• Supporting with digital access & building confidence skills & motivation to access the opportunities of the internet.

• Supporting the person outside of their home e.g., by accompanying them on a walk, to the shops, to a café, garden centre, theatre or cinema or other social activities / community groups. 

• Where appropriate, supporting the older person to access other services through information and signposting or referring to the Companion Service Coordinator for support.

We are looking for the following skills/interests:

• Individuals with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of older people who are committed to volunteering on a regular basis.

• Commitment to complete our Volunteer Report Form accurately and regularly. 

• Ability to travel for visits in the local community either by car or public transport for those volunteers who choose to participate in this type of activity.

• Digital literacy for those volunteers who choose to participate in this type of activity.

Please do note, however, that at the moment we are not looking for Volunteer Telephone Companions.

We are looking for volunteers with good daytime availability in specific areas of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire which are currently NG4, NG5, NG6, NG9, NG17, NG18, NG19, NG20, NG25 

Please contact the volunteering team for further information