Volunteer Roles

We are looking for somene with appropriate IT rechicnal skills to ensure our IT devises, scanner, printers are working. This is a one off IT project technical support.

We have a large collection of books in our unique library, much of it donated by members of the community.

We are looking for a responsible someone with the knowledge, skills and experience to repair/restore some old/damaged books, including reattach pages (Hard and soft cover books)

The work can be done in our premises or from home.

Age International works for older people across the world, advocating for rights, supporting long term development and providing humanitarian response. We are a subsidiary of Age UK, the UK member of the HelpAge global network and a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee.

Age International is seeking to appoint two new Trustees to its Board.

Trustees will be passionate about Age International’s vision, mission and values and will be effective ambassadors for the organisation. Trustees ensure that the organisation is compliant with regulations, oversee strategy and ensure that policy and practices are in keeping with the organisation’s aims.

The Age International Board is made up of committed professionals with skills spanning international development and humanitarian response, advocacy, international health policy, digital healthcare, strategy, business management.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion are deeply important to Age International. We champion equality and fairness for older people, and we’re committed to being inclusive, valuing the diversity of our staff. 

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experience, particularly those who are not afraid to challenge the status quo and who can provide new perspectives on our work. We are particularly keen to hear from younger people to help us unlock the intergenerational aspects of our work, as well as candidates from global majority ethnic backgrounds. Whether you are an experienced trustee or looking to take on your first trustee role, if you have the time and energy to commit to our board, we want to hear from you. This is an opportunity for individuals to play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the organisation, as well as to make a positive impact on the lives of older people across the world.

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about our mission and can bring experience and expertise in either Digital Communications or Finance and Risk.

Board members serve for a period of three years, after which they may be reappointed for a maximum of two further terms of three years. The position of Trustee is voluntary, but all reasonable expenses will be reimbursed by the organisation. The Board meets four times a year, usually in London, and it is possible to join some meetings online.

Closing date for applications: 29/07/24
For more information please see the role description on the Age Internation/Age UK websites. 

Additional Information: 
All applications will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role with Age International.  Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this.  All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Age International is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age International reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age International is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Social Anxiety Alliance UK aim to provide information and resources for individuals suffering from social anxiety and social phobia.

Our charity aims to raise awareness of this common condition that is publicly and clinically under-recognised. We seek to promote a better understanding of the disorder, where appropriate treatment options, support and information are easily available.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and develop the UK’s first dedicated Social Anxiety charity.

We are ideally looking for trustees with previous charity trustee experience or experience working in the mental health and charity sectors.

Trustees will typically lead on a particular project depending on their skill set e.g. editorial content, website development, social media, networking with other charities, policies and procedures, funding/grants, human resources, writing articles for the website, review of online social anxiety courses and resources. Other opportunities are available depending on your experience and skill set.

Please see the charity website and use the feedback form if you have other skills the charity might need.

We are a friendly board, getting involved will mean that you can work with us on particular projects that suit your skills. We hold trustee board meetings for approximately 90 minutes each month and work on additional projects as per the actions from board meetings.

As part of our board you will support and shape our work and strategic direction, as well as help us achieve our aim of helping people who experience social anxiety.

Volunteer Role: August 2024 Pet Food Bank Supporter

Volunteer Manager:  Pet Food Bank Team

Where you will be based: Your community Pets at Home store

Why we want you

Blue Cross is helping people and pets in an unprecedented time of crisis.

Nobody should have to make the heart-breaking decision to give up their pet because they cannot afford to feed them. Pets are beloved family members, sometimes a person's only friend.

Blue Cross is working in partnership with Pets at Home to collect donations of pet food and other essentials, which are then distributed through a network of human food banks. We’re proud and grateful to be Pets at Home’s nominated charity for 2024.

We need your support for a few hours over a three-week period to promote our pet food bank service at Pets at Home stores across the UK. This event is family friendly, and everyone, regardless of age, is invited to join in on the fun! If you are bringing children under 16, please ensure they remain under your supervision at all times.

Your support will help pets and their families in your community to stay together and get through the toughest of times.

What you will be doing

• Engaging with the customers and community at Pets at Home stores to raise awareness of our pet food banks, inviting and encouraging donations of pet food, or make monetary donation through the Pets at Home till. Look out for our donation bins, proudly displaying the Blue Cross logo, in-store!
• Chatting about our partnership with Pets at Home in supporting pets and their families in need. We'll provide you with all the necessary details to confidently share this information with shoppers.
• Educating Pets at Home shoppers about the invaluable work Blue Cross does and promoting our pet food bank service. Don't worry about what to say – we will provide you with a comprehensive information pack closer to the event.
• Collaborating with our organising team to select which Pets at Home stores to visit and setting up an attractive display area within the store.

We'll make sure you have all the materials you need and access to all the information necessary to support you in your role. There will be a short video available to you covering information about setting up and providing further support for making pet food donations.

The skills you need

• Confidence to share the amazing work of Blue Cross food banks with Pets at Home shoppers.
• A friendly and approachable manner that makes engaging with the public a breeze.
• An interest in the wider work of Blue Cross because your enthusiasm for our mission is contagious!

What's in it for you

• The satisfaction of knowing you've supported your local community and pet food bank so contributing to our aim that no pet goes hungry.
• Full support and training provided to equip you with everything you need to make a meaningful impact.
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference to pets and people in need, right in your own community.

Why we want you

As branch chair you and your branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.

What you will be doing

• Overseeing an appropriate programme of awareness raising activities so that potential beneficiaries, volunteers and supporters are aware of SSAFA as first in mind for support.
• Building relationships with the regional and national SSAFA team, local voluntary organisations and, if applicable, SSAFA serving community teams, local military establishments, etc.
• Attending events as a key SSAFA representative.
• Providing timely reports and information to SSAFA’s central office
• Overseeing a programme of meetings including an AGM, branch meetings, committee meetings, training etc.
• Working with other volunteers, regional and national team members to attract and recruit new volunteers as required.
• Work closely with the community engagement co-ordinator to recruit, welcome, induct, support, and manage volunteers in line with SSAFA policies, such as the Volunteering Policy, Volunteer Code of Conduct, Data Protection Policy, and Safeguarding Policy.

The skills you need

• Motivating leadership with an ability lead a team of volunteers.
• Friendly and approachable
• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Basic IT skills

What's in it for you

• Gain experience of holding a key local role with oversight of all SSAFA activity in the local area.
• Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community.
• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others.
• Support in your role from the team at SSAFA
• Develop your experience and skills which you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.

Disclaimer

SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.

Volunteer Role: August 2024 Pet Food Bank Supporter

Volunteer Manager:  Pet Food Bank Team

Where you will be based: Your community Pets at Home store

Why we want you

Blue Cross is helping people and pets in an unprecedented time of crisis.

Nobody should have to make the heart-breaking decision to give up their pet because they cannot afford to feed them. Pets are beloved family members, sometimes a person's only friend.

Blue Cross is working in partnership with Pets at Home to collect donations of pet food and other essentials, which are then distributed through a network of human food banks. We’re proud and grateful to be Pets at Home’s nominated charity for 2024.

We need your support for a few hours over a three-week period to promote our pet food bank service at Pets at Home stores across the UK. This event is family friendly, and everyone, regardless of age, is invited to join in on the fun! If you are bringing children under 16, please ensure they remain under your supervision at all times.

Your support will help pets and their families in your community to stay together and get through the toughest of times.

What you will be doing

• Engaging with the customers and community at Pets at Home stores to raise awareness of our pet food banks, inviting and encouraging donations of pet food, or make monetary donation through the Pets at Home till. Look out for our donation bins, proudly displaying the Blue Cross logo, in-store!
• Chatting about our partnership with Pets at Home in supporting pets and their families in need. We'll provide you with all the necessary details to confidently share this information with shoppers.
• Educating Pets at Home shoppers about the invaluable work Blue Cross does and promoting our pet food bank service. Don't worry about what to say – we will provide you with a comprehensive information pack closer to the event.
• Collaborating with our organising team to select which Pets at Home stores to visit and setting up an attractive display area within the store.

We'll make sure you have all the materials you need and access to all the information necessary to support you in your role. There will be a short video available to you covering information about setting up and providing further support for making pet food donations.

The skills you need

• Confidence to share the amazing work of Blue Cross food banks with Pets at Home shoppers.
• A friendly and approachable manner that makes engaging with the public a breeze.
• An interest in the wider work of Blue Cross because your enthusiasm for our mission is contagious!

What's in it for you

• The satisfaction of knowing you've supported your local community and pet food bank so contributing to our aim that no pet goes hungry.
• Full support and training provided to equip you with everything you need to make a meaningful impact.
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference to pets and people in need, right in your own community.

Volunteer Role: August 2024 Pet Food Bank Supporter

Volunteer Manager:  Pet Food Bank Team

Where you will be based: Your community Pets at Home store

Why we want you

Blue Cross is helping people and pets in an unprecedented time of crisis.

Nobody should have to make the heart-breaking decision to give up their pet because they cannot afford to feed them. Pets are beloved family members, sometimes a person's only friend.

Blue Cross is working in partnership with Pets at Home to collect donations of pet food and other essentials, which are then distributed through a network of human food banks. We’re proud and grateful to be Pets at Home’s nominated charity for 2024.

We need your support for a few hours over a three-week period to promote our pet food bank service at Pets at Home stores across the UK. This event is family friendly, and everyone, regardless of age, is invited to join in on the fun! If you are bringing children under 16, please ensure they remain under your supervision at all times.

Your support will help pets and their families in your community to stay together and get through the toughest of times.

What you will be doing

• Engaging with the customers and community at Pets at Home stores to raise awareness of our pet food banks, inviting and encouraging donations of pet food, or make monetary donation through the Pets at Home till. Look out for our donation bins, proudly displaying the Blue Cross logo, in-store!
• Chatting about our partnership with Pets at Home in supporting pets and their families in need. We'll provide you with all the necessary details to confidently share this information with shoppers.
• Educating Pets at Home shoppers about the invaluable work Blue Cross does and promoting our pet food bank service. Don't worry about what to say – we will provide you with a comprehensive information pack closer to the event.
• Collaborating with our organising team to select which Pets at Home stores to visit and setting up an attractive display area within the store.

We'll make sure you have all the materials you need and access to all the information necessary to support you in your role. There will be a short video available to you covering information about setting up and providing further support for making pet food donations.

The skills you need

• Confidence to share the amazing work of Blue Cross food banks with Pets at Home shoppers.
• A friendly and approachable manner that makes engaging with the public a breeze.
• An interest in the wider work of Blue Cross because your enthusiasm for our mission is contagious!

What's in it for you

• The satisfaction of knowing you've supported your local community and pet food bank so contributing to our aim that no pet goes hungry.
• Full support and training provided to equip you with everything you need to make a meaningful impact.
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference to pets and people in need, right in your own community.

Why we want you

As branch chair you and your branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.

What you will be doing

• Overseeing an appropriate programme of awareness raising activities so that potential beneficiaries, volunteers and supporters are aware of SSAFA as first in mind for support.
• Building relationships with the regional and national SSAFA team, local voluntary organisations and, if applicable, SSAFA serving community teams, local military establishments, etc.
• Attending events as a key SSAFA representative.
• Providing timely reports and information to SSAFA’s central office
• Overseeing a programme of meetings including an AGM, branch meetings, committee meetings, training etc.
• Working with other volunteers, regional and national team members to attract and recruit new volunteers as required.
• Work closely with the community engagement co-ordinator to recruit, welcome, induct, support, and manage volunteers in line with SSAFA policies, such as the Volunteering Policy, Volunteer Code of Conduct, Data Protection Policy, and Safeguarding Policy.

The skills you need

• Motivating leadership with an ability lead a team of volunteers.
• Friendly and approachable
• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Basic IT skills

What's in it for you

• Gain experience of holding a key local role with oversight of all SSAFA activity in the local area.
• Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community.
• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others.
• Support in your role from the team at SSAFA
• Develop your experience and skills which you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.

Disclaimer

SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.

Volunteer Role: August 2024 Pet Food Bank Supporter

Volunteer Manager:  Pet Food Bank Team

Where you will be based: Your community Pets at Home store

Why we want you

Blue Cross is helping people and pets in an unprecedented time of crisis.

Nobody should have to make the heart-breaking decision to give up their pet because they cannot afford to feed them. Pets are beloved family members, sometimes a person's only friend.

Blue Cross is working in partnership with Pets at Home to collect donations of pet food and other essentials, which are then distributed through a network of human food banks. We’re proud and grateful to be Pets at Home’s nominated charity for 2024.

We need your support for a few hours over a three-week period to promote our pet food bank service at Pets at Home stores across the UK. This event is family friendly, and everyone, regardless of age, is invited to join in on the fun! If you are bringing children under 16, please ensure they remain under your supervision at all times.

Your support will help pets and their families in your community to stay together and get through the toughest of times.

What you will be doing

• Engaging with the customers and community at Pets at Home stores to raise awareness of our pet food banks, inviting and encouraging donations of pet food, or make monetary donation through the Pets at Home till. Look out for our donation bins, proudly displaying the Blue Cross logo, in-store!
• Chatting about our partnership with Pets at Home in supporting pets and their families in need. We'll provide you with all the necessary details to confidently share this information with shoppers.
• Educating Pets at Home shoppers about the invaluable work Blue Cross does and promoting our pet food bank service. Don't worry about what to say – we will provide you with a comprehensive information pack closer to the event.
• Collaborating with our organising team to select which Pets at Home stores to visit and setting up an attractive display area within the store.

We'll make sure you have all the materials you need and access to all the information necessary to support you in your role. There will be a short video available to you covering information about setting up and providing further support for making pet food donations.

The skills you need

• Confidence to share the amazing work of Blue Cross food banks with Pets at Home shoppers.
• A friendly and approachable manner that makes engaging with the public a breeze.
• An interest in the wider work of Blue Cross because your enthusiasm for our mission is contagious!

What's in it for you

• The satisfaction of knowing you've supported your local community and pet food bank so contributing to our aim that no pet goes hungry.
• Full support and training provided to equip you with everything you need to make a meaningful impact.
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference to pets and people in need, right in your own community.

Why we want you

As branch chair you and your branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.

What you will be doing

• Overseeing an appropriate programme of awareness raising activities so that potential beneficiaries, volunteers and supporters are aware of SSAFA as first in mind for support.
• Building relationships with the regional and national SSAFA team, local voluntary organisations and, if applicable, SSAFA serving community teams, local military establishments, etc.
• Attending events as a key SSAFA representative.
• Providing timely reports and information to SSAFA’s central office
• Overseeing a programme of meetings including an AGM, branch meetings, committee meetings, training etc.
• Working with other volunteers, regional and national team members to attract and recruit new volunteers as required.
• Work closely with the community engagement co-ordinator to recruit, welcome, induct, support, and manage volunteers in line with SSAFA policies, such as the Volunteering Policy, Volunteer Code of Conduct, Data Protection Policy, and Safeguarding Policy.

The skills you need

• Motivating leadership with an ability lead a team of volunteers.
• Friendly and approachable
• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Basic IT skills

What's in it for you

• Gain experience of holding a key local role with oversight of all SSAFA activity in the local area.
• Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community.
• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others.
• Support in your role from the team at SSAFA
• Develop your experience and skills which you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.

Disclaimer

SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.

Volunteer Role: August 2024 Pet Food Bank Supporter

Volunteer Manager:  Pet Food Bank Team

Where you will be based: Your community Pets at Home store

Why we want you

Blue Cross is helping people and pets in an unprecedented time of crisis.

Nobody should have to make the heart-breaking decision to give up their pet because they cannot afford to feed them. Pets are beloved family members, sometimes a person's only friend.

Blue Cross is working in partnership with Pets at Home to collect donations of pet food and other essentials, which are then distributed through a network of human food banks. We’re proud and grateful to be Pets at Home’s nominated charity for 2024.

We need your support for a few hours over a three-week period to promote our pet food bank service at Pets at Home stores across the UK. This event is family friendly, and everyone, regardless of age, is invited to join in on the fun! If you are bringing children under 16, please ensure they remain under your supervision at all times.

Your support will help pets and their families in your community to stay together and get through the toughest of times.

What you will be doing

• Engaging with the customers and community at Pets at Home stores to raise awareness of our pet food banks, inviting and encouraging donations of pet food, or make monetary donation through the Pets at Home till. Look out for our donation bins, proudly displaying the Blue Cross logo, in-store!
• Chatting about our partnership with Pets at Home in supporting pets and their families in need. We'll provide you with all the necessary details to confidently share this information with shoppers.
• Educating Pets at Home shoppers about the invaluable work Blue Cross does and promoting our pet food bank service. Don't worry about what to say – we will provide you with a comprehensive information pack closer to the event.
• Collaborating with our organising team to select which Pets at Home stores to visit and setting up an attractive display area within the store.

We'll make sure you have all the materials you need and access to all the information necessary to support you in your role. There will be a short video available to you covering information about setting up and providing further support for making pet food donations.

The skills you need

• Confidence to share the amazing work of Blue Cross food banks with Pets at Home shoppers.
• A friendly and approachable manner that makes engaging with the public a breeze.
• An interest in the wider work of Blue Cross because your enthusiasm for our mission is contagious!

What's in it for you

• The satisfaction of knowing you've supported your local community and pet food bank so contributing to our aim that no pet goes hungry.
• Full support and training provided to equip you with everything you need to make a meaningful impact.
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference to pets and people in need, right in your own community.

Volunteer Role: August 2024 Pet Food Bank Supporter

Volunteer Manager:  Pet Food Bank Team

Where you will be based: Your community Pets at Home store

Why we want you

Blue Cross is helping people and pets in an unprecedented time of crisis.

Nobody should have to make the heart-breaking decision to give up their pet because they cannot afford to feed them. Pets are beloved family members, sometimes a person's only friend.

Blue Cross is working in partnership with Pets at Home to collect donations of pet food and other essentials, which are then distributed through a network of human food banks. We’re proud and grateful to be Pets at Home’s nominated charity for 2024.

We need your support for a few hours over a three-week period to promote our pet food bank service at Pets at Home stores across the UK. This event is family friendly, and everyone, regardless of age, is invited to join in on the fun! If you are bringing children under 16, please ensure they remain under your supervision at all times.

Your support will help pets and their families in your community to stay together and get through the toughest of times.

What you will be doing

• Engaging with the customers and community at Pets at Home stores to raise awareness of our pet food banks, inviting and encouraging donations of pet food, or make monetary donation through the Pets at Home till. Look out for our donation bins, proudly displaying the Blue Cross logo, in-store!
• Chatting about our partnership with Pets at Home in supporting pets and their families in need. We'll provide you with all the necessary details to confidently share this information with shoppers.
• Educating Pets at Home shoppers about the invaluable work Blue Cross does and promoting our pet food bank service. Don't worry about what to say – we will provide you with a comprehensive information pack closer to the event.
• Collaborating with our organising team to select which Pets at Home stores to visit and setting up an attractive display area within the store.

We'll make sure you have all the materials you need and access to all the information necessary to support you in your role. There will be a short video available to you covering information about setting up and providing further support for making pet food donations.

The skills you need

• Confidence to share the amazing work of Blue Cross food banks with Pets at Home shoppers.
• A friendly and approachable manner that makes engaging with the public a breeze.
• An interest in the wider work of Blue Cross because your enthusiasm for our mission is contagious!

What's in it for you

• The satisfaction of knowing you've supported your local community and pet food bank so contributing to our aim that no pet goes hungry.
• Full support and training provided to equip you with everything you need to make a meaningful impact.
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference to pets and people in need, right in your own community.

NUS Charity’s mission is that every post-16 student in the UK has an amazing students’ union.

NUS Charity provides the foundations for SUs to thrive. We coach, fund, facilitate and advise to empower SUs across the UK. Our events, programmes and support are designed for members to expand reach, grow income and SUs to provide the best possible student experience.

We are seeking two new Trustees to join our Board to support this work. We’re looking for independently minded people who can offer insight and leadership scrutinize our work and champion what we do.

We are seeking two Trustees to join on a three-year term. The NUS Charity Board consists of 12 members in total, four member Trustees from students’ unions elected by NUS UK members, four members of NUS UK Board, and four Independent Trustees. Trustees would also serve on the board of our trading subsidiary NUS Services.

As a trustee you’ll attend board meetings, scrutinise finances, feed into strategy for the Charity and make sure we are fulfilling our Charitable objects.

We are seeking to recruit the widest possible pool of talent to be NUS Charity Independent Trustees.  We need people who can perform the role of a Trustee in overseeing finance, risk, and delivering our strategy, but we also need a bit more than that. 

Fundamentally, we’re interested in people who can support NUS Charity to be sustainable and thereby support the success of its members.  Some of the skills that we’re interested in are listed below – this is non-exhaustive and we wouldn’t expect one candidate to possess all of them!

· Experience in acting as Trustees or non-executive directors

· An awareness of the work of membership organisations and being led by members

· Commercial expertise and an interest in growing our commercial offer

· An excellent track record in supporting organisations to deliver positive outcomes on diversity, equality, and social justice

· Wide ranging knowledge in building links with public sector organisations

· Professional expertise i.e. accountant or lawyer

But we also need a bit more than that. As a Trustee you’ll be an active listener, someone who can interact with a range of stakeholders, holding to account and getting your point across with tact and clarity. We’re looking for people who actively live our values to be students’ union focussed, collective and anti-oppression in everything we do.

We want a wide range of applicants with a diverse range of skills who share a common belief in the ability of students’ unions to affect change.  This is open to anyone who believes they can volunteer to take NUS Charity on the next steps of its journey.

We’re totally committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation. We particularly welcome applications from black, asian and minority ethnic candidates, as they are currently under-represented as Trustees of NUS Charity and within the charity sector more broadly.