Volunteer Roles

The Community Farm just south of Bristol is looking for an accountant and a lawyer to join our Management Committee. You will be joining a strong team of energetic and enthusiastic committee members who work closely with our senior staff team. The committee is responsible for governance, rather than operations, but as a small and young organization we are closely involved in the life of the Farm. The Community Farm is a not-for-profit organic farm. We grow, source and deliver local organic and climate-friendly food across Bristol, Bath, Chew Valley, Frome, Weston-super-Mare and places in between. Our aim is to reconnect people with land and food, and to care for the natural world - of which we are a part. Every year over fifteen hundred people benefit physically and mentally from courses, events and volunteering at The Farm.

A bit about this role

As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising team leaders have the exciting and varied role of inspiring our fundraising volunteers to plan and deliver local fundraising events. Using their passion and imagination, they oversee a small team of fundraising volunteers who come together to raise the vital funds needed to cover costs such as veterinary bills and food. Our fundraising team leaders support their team of volunteers in all aspects of their roles, making sure our volunteers are happy, confident and supported.

What can you expect to be doing?

• Supporting and encouraging a team of fundraising volunteers
• Planning fundraising events and activities with your team
• Allocating tasks before and during fundraising events
• Keeping financial records from fundraising events
• Encouraging and promoting a professional image of Cats Protection 
• Following policies and guidelines and ensuring licences and permits are obtained for events

A bit more information about this role and the team

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping raise funds and awareness through organising local events. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.

We’re looking for someone with

• Great people skills and the ability to bring out the best in others
• Excellent organisational skills
• The ability to prioritise and delegate
• An appreciation of the importance of handling money and charity resources responsibly
• Fine-tuned communication skills and a passion for engaging with people within your local community
• Basic IT skills to use Cats Protection systems - training and support can be provided
• Committee volunteers need to be aged 18+

Time expectation

Our fundraising team leaders usually spend three to four hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.

Support, guidance and keeping you safe

At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.

The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.

A bit about this role

Without the passionate and committed teams of volunteers across Cats Protection we wouldn’t be able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us for help. Our Cat Welfare Team Leaders have the important role of coordinating, encouraging and supporting teams of fosterer volunteers and cat care volunteers. They help make sure volunteers with direct cat care roles are happy and confident and provide advice and guidance when needed. This incredible teamwork means we are able to help more cats and kittens in need.

What can you expect to be doing?

• Volunteering alongside colleagues including the Branch Coordinator, Cat Welfare team, Branch Development Manager and Vet team to ensure that CP cat care policies, procedures and standards are applied in branch
• Support fosterers to follow Cats Protection cat welfare policies and procedures
• Acting as the main point of contact within the branch for cat welfare and ensuring that welfare updates are shared and implemented effectively
• Supporting the branch by ensuring that accurate and up to date records of all cats helped are maintained, using specified Cats Protection systems
• Attending relevant Cats Protection volunteer training sessions and encouraging other volunteers to do likewise
• With the other volunteers, recruit, induct and support all branch fosterers and cat care volunteers using Cats Protection processes
• Represent the branch at relevant meetings
• Play an active part in the branch committee, being part of the branch team leading on cat adoption information and updates
• Collaborating with the Cats Protection Cat Adoption Team Leader to ensure the highest standards of cat care are applied in line with Cats Protection policy and procedures

A bit more information about this role and the team

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by leading and supporting other volunteers in direct cat care roles. You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.

We’re looking for someone with

• A willingness to follow Cats Protection policies and procedures
• Basic knowledge and experience of cat welfare
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to engage with people on all levels, to build strong and effective relationships
• A willingness to develop themselves and others and to update knowledge and skills as necessary
• Good administration and organisational skills
• Basic IT skills to use Cats Protection systems - training and support can be provided
• The ability to handle sensitive issues with objectivity and pragmatism
• Committee volunteers need to be aged 18+

Time expectation

The time expectation for this role will vary depending on the number of volunteers and cats in care. Our Cat Welfare Team Leaders usually spend between 10 to 12 hours per week in this role which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed. 

Support, guidance and keeping you safe

At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.

The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.

A bit about this role

Across the UK, many cats are cared for by volunteer fosterers who provide a stable, safe and loving environment in their homes or in purpose-built pens in their gardens. They provide vital hands-on care and accommodation to stray or abandoned cats or cats whose owners could sadly no longer keep them, and are part of a dedicated team of volunteers committed to finding new homes for cats in need. Our fosterers carry out this role with support from their local branch or centre.

Most of our fosterers care for one or two cats at a time and enjoy providing lots of TLC to those cats, who have been pre-loved or have had a difficult start in life. Some of our fosterers look after new mums and kittens and provide round-the-clock care to newborns to give them the best start in life.

What can you expect to be doing?

• Meeting the needs of the cats and kittens in your care
• Cleaning and looking after the cats’ environment and equipment
• Feeding, grooming and administering medication
• Spending time enriching the cats’ experience in care including; play, exercise and stroking
• Maintaining high standards of animal welfare

A bit more information about this role and the team

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens in need by caring for them before they find new, loving homes. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.

We’re looking for someone with

• A dedicated suitable spare room in your house or space in your garden for a purpose-built pen – you can read more about this here
• Basic knowledge of cats, cat care and understanding their needs
• An appreciation of cat welfare and hygiene standards
• Good interpersonal skills
• Patience, commitment and empathy
• Willingness to be part of a team

Time expectation

Our volunteer fosterers usually spend one and a half hours per day on average (around 10 to 13 hours per week) in this role, but this might vary depending on the number of cats or kittens in care. In order to help you feel confident in your fosterer role we ask that prior to looking after your first foster cat you complete some online cat welfare learning modules.

Support, guidance and keeping you safe

At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.

The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.

Would you like to advocate for people living with HIV, ensuring that they receive the support they need to live a life free of stigma and discrimination?

The Sussex Beacon has just celebrated 30 years of providing care and support for people living with HIV. We are at a very exciting stage of the organisation’s development, having recently appointed a new CEO. We are seeking new trustees to contribute to the development of our new strategy, to define our role and maximise our impact.

As the treatment of HIV has changed, our work supporting people living with HIV has never been more important.The Sussex Beacon works with an aging and increasingly frail cohort of people who have lived with their condition for decades, as well as more recently diagnosed individuals.Those using our services have multiple and complex needs relating to their health and wellbeing, often experiencing multiple traumas in their lives. Our service users are often disadvantaged by economic and social deprivation. They have experienced discrimination because of gender, sexuality, asylum status and ethnicity.

We are unique in our offer, providing Inpatient Unit care and community services, working closely with the NHS and third sector; we run two charity shops and are privileged to receive huge support from the community.

We are looking for people with skills, expertise and knowledge in the following areas:

• Finance and Accounting
• Fundraising & Commissioning
• Governance
• Strategy and Business Development
• Specialist clinical knowledge of HIV
• Legal / HR
• Retail / commercial sector
• Health & Safety / Building Asset Management
• CQC regulated activity
• Service User / Patient participation

As well as bringing in new expertise, we would like candidates who bring a range and breadth of experience who may represent the voices we are missing. To improve our trustee diversity, we particularly welcome applications from women, those from the global majority, people under the age of 35 and people with disabilities.

If you are driven to support our mission and feel you can make a valuable contribution, we welcome a conversation with you.

Non Executive Director/Trustee

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have a desire to support children and families and work for the benefit of our communities as well?

Do you have experience or interest in Human Resources / Finance / IT / Data and Monitoring / Securing grant funding within a small charity? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Aspire Foundation as a Director / Trustee.

We're looking for up to three Directors / Trustees who, along with the other Board members, will actively oversee the strategic direction and management of the Foundation, from operational, strategic and governance perspectives.

We have over 20 years’ experience of delivering successful, high-quality early intervention services and educational programmes to families with young children. These include family support services, children’s centres and early year’s settings.

You will contribute to the effective workings of the Board liaising with the Executive Head and Senior Management Team to provide direction and accountability.

As we are a small charity the role will include being involved in the recruitment processes for senior roles within the Foundation.

The Board of Directors meets regularly during the late afternoon, typically the number of meetings will be 6 per year

We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.

For further information about the role please see the Aspire Foundation website

Closing date for applications is Monday 26th July 2024 at noon.

Applicants will be invited to meet with current Board members during July/August 2024.

The Association is seeking to appoint a lay member to join its Safety, Standards, Environment and Sustainability Committee which plays a key role in the driving the sustainability strategy and workstream for the organisation.

Sustainability is a strategic priority for the Association and we seek to lead the specialty on environmental matters and ‘green’ anaesthesia, working closely with other agencies and stakeholders. The lay member will help develop the environment and sustainability strategy for the Association, offering their professional expertise and their independent perspective.

Lay members bring expertise, judgment and balance which complement the skills of the elected directors and trustees. Their principal assets will be their independence and non-clinical expertise.

Purpose of the role:
We are keen to appoint a lay member with a background in one or more of the following areas: 

• Environment and sustainability in a public or charity sector context.
• Patient and public advocacy and engagement in the environment.
• The use of advocacy in political and media arenas.
• Evaluation and impact measurement relating to environment and sustainability including the use of high-quality science

Our Vision Every parent has the support they need to give their children the best start in life. 

Home start West Berkshire is looking to recruit 2 or 3 new Trustees to join our Board.  We have been supporting families in West Berkshire since 1997 using a volunteer model that allows us to reach  families with children under five at what can be a difficult and stressful time. If you think you could help us with this important work in a time of growing need, we’d love to hear from you. 

Home-Start West Berkshire is a registered charity, a company limited by guarantee and a member of the Home-Start UK federation. Our trustees are responsible for setting strategy, monitoring performance, ensuring that the Charity is financially sound, and ensuring that we meet all legal and regulatory requirements in the delivery of our mission. 

What we do.

We provide support for families with children aged 0 to 5 who may be facing physical or emotional issues and who are finding the challenge of bringing up young children overwhelming. By offering support to families through their toughest times we ensure that parents have the support they need to give their children the best start in life. Home-Start’s ethos is to empower and enable, allowing families to develop self-resilience and confidence in their ability to cope with challenging situations and integrate more within their own communities. 

How We Do It. 

Using a volunteer led model, we provide support to parents through home visits, family and post natal depression groups and a baby bank. A nurturing and caring culture is central to our work. Our volunteers are invited in to their homes by families, building empathy and trust to help provide community centred, accessible, non-judgmental relational support. We believe that engaging and embracing a broad spectrum of diverse lived experience is fundamental to our shared learning experience. Our trustees, staff and volunteers are committed to living and learning the values and behaviours which best facilitate this approach.

The commitment.

Our board of trustees meets four times each year with at least one additional date set aside for strategy review and development. Trustees are alo encouraged to spend time getting to know other Trustees, staff and volunteers, hearing from those who use our services and learning from each other. We are a comparatively small charity and whilst we will not ask you to get involved in the day to day running of our of the Charity we are looking for people who are prepared to spend time supporting some of the aspects of the Charity where you may have skills or experience, or a particular interest.

The responsibility.

The duties of a trustee are to:

• ensure that the Charity pursues its stated objects (purposes), as defined in its governing document, by developing and agreeing a long-term strategy and that it complies with its legal and regulatory obligations

• ensure that the Charity spends its funding carrying out its charitable objects for the benefit of the public

• ensure that the Charity defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets

• safeguard the good name and values of the organisation

• ensure the effective and efficient administration of the Charity including having appropriate policies and procedures in place

• ensure the financial stability and sustainability of the Charity

• protect and manage the property of the Charity and ensure the proper investment of the Charity’s funds; and

• put in place and monitor arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of the Charity’s Executive Director. 

In addition to the above statutory duties, trustees are expected to use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise. 

Person specification 

You will join a committed Board of Trustees to further the breadth of experience that we currently have.  Specific skills and experiences that we are looking for includes: 

 Expertise in fundraising, marketing or  events management, which may have been in the charitable sector but could also come from a commercial environment

 Experience of Home-Start’s work in supporting familities, which may as a family member who we have supported, a commissioner of our services, or a former staff member or volunteer

 A background in people management and development to support the ongoing development of our staff (8 part time) and our volunteers (60)

 Experience in legal, governance or business management In the commercial or charitable sector.

You will also need to demonstrate: 

A commitment to the Charity

A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the role

Good, independent judgement 

An ability to think creatively 

A willingness to speak your mind and share your views

An ability to work effectively as a member of a team 

You do not have to have been a trustee before. If you are passionate about making a difference for families, we can provide a supportive environment for you to step  into your first trustee role. 

Applications will be considered as they are received. Closing Date:     30th September  2024

Love Rwanda Initiative

A youth and women organisation focused on empowerment programs with an emphasis on Sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR), Mental health and Livelihoods.

1. Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Limited access to information and SRHR services: Challenge: Young people and women in Rwanda still remain out of reach from adequate information prior to their first sexual act, which brews misconception of facts hence leading to risk behaviors. High levels of teenage pregnancy and unsafe abortion: Challenge: Teenage pregnancy rates remain high and many young women continue to resort to unsafe abortions since they cannot access safety services. Gender-Based Violence Challenge: Gender-based violence, in particular sexual assault and domestic violence, is rampant against the health and well-being of women and girls.

2. Mental Health: Stigma/Lack of Awareness Challenge: The stigmatization of mental health issues prevails with a corresponding lack of awareness and understanding about mental health in the community. Lack of Mental Health Services: Challenge: The avenues available for mental health services are very few, and the personnel is few in number; therefore, accessibility to the required aid becomes difficult.

3. Livelihoods: Unemployment and Underemployment: Challenge: Most youths and women face high levels of unemployment or low wage employment with no stability. Lack of Entrepreneurial Opportunities: Challenge: Women and youth lack resources and facilitation to start and sustain enterprises of their own. Economic Dependency: Challenge: Economic dependency on male family members constrains women's autonomy and puts them at a low decision-making power.

1. Comprehensive sexual education programs, partnering with local clinics to provide easy access, and raising awareness campaigns regarding SRHR in the community.
2. Contraception, family planning, and müş promoting safe and legal abortion services.
3. Support service provision to survivors of GBV, including counseling and legal aid, with community education on prevention of violence against women for gender equality.
4. Conduct sensitization and campaigns to raise awareness on mental health, reduction of stigma, and promotion of good mental health in the community.
5. Counseling centers, training of mental health professionals with peer support groups
6. Provide vocational-training programs for people with marketable skills that will enhance job employability.
7. Provide entrepreneurship training skills and financial literacy accompanied by access to micro-finance and grants for people willing to start small businesses.
8. Economic Empowerment by means of livelihood programs that allow women to generate their own income towards financial independence.

Dear Volunteers,

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of youth and women in Rwanda? Join Love Rwanda Initiative and use your unique skills in fundraising, graphic design, project management, and more to contribute to transformative programs in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Mental Health, and Livelihoods. As an online volunteer, you will have the opportunity to formulate campaigns and advise on different projects, design impactful campaign materials, and manage critical projects. Your expertise and dedication can empower a generation, transform communities, and inspire hope. Together, we can break the cycle of misinformation, stigma, and economic dependency, creating a brighter future for Rwanda's youth and women. 

Resource Mobilization Associate

Responsibilities:

1.Developing Fundraising Strategies:

-Create comprehensive fundraising plans that align with the organization's goals and objectives. -Identify potential funding sources, including grants, donations, partnerships, and sponsorships.

2.Grant Writing and Proposal Development:

-Write and submit grant proposals to secure funding from local, regional, and international donors. -Ensure that proposals are compelling, well-researched, and tailored to the requirements of each potential funder.

3.Campaign Planning and Execution:

-Plan and execute fundraising campaigns, including online crowdfunding, events, and appeals. -Monitor and evaluate the success of fundraising efforts and adjust strategies as needed.

4.Networking and Partnerships:

-Establish and maintain partnerships with corporate sponsors, community organizations, and other stakeholders. -Attend relevant conferences, workshops, and events to network and promote the organization.

5.Resource Management:

-Track and manage incoming funds and resources, ensuring they are allocated and used efficiently. -Work with the finance team to develop and manage budgets for fundraising activities.

Volunteer 4-6 hours per week for 6+ months remotely.

Love Rwanda Initiative

A youth and women organisation focused on empowerment programs with an emphasis on Sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR), Mental health and Livelihoods.

1. Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Limited access to information and SRHR services: Challenge: Young people and women in Rwanda still remain out of reach from adequate information prior to their first sexual act, which brews misconception of facts hence leading to risk behaviors. High levels of teenage pregnancy and unsafe abortion: Challenge: Teenage pregnancy rates remain high and many young women continue to resort to unsafe abortions since they cannot access safety services. Gender-Based Violence Challenge: Gender-based violence, in particular sexual assault and domestic violence, is rampant against the health and well-being of women and girls.

2. Mental Health: Stigma/Lack of Awareness Challenge: The stigmatization of mental health issues prevails with a corresponding lack of awareness and understanding about mental health in the community. Lack of Mental Health Services: Challenge: The avenues available for mental health services are very few, and the personnel is few in number; therefore, accessibility to the required aid becomes difficult.

3. Livelihoods: Unemployment and Underemployment: Challenge: Most youths and women face high levels of unemployment or low wage employment with no stability. Lack of Entrepreneurial Opportunities: Challenge: Women and youth lack resources and facilitation to start and sustain enterprises of their own. Economic Dependency: Challenge: Economic dependency on male family members constrains women's autonomy and puts them at a low decision-making power.

1. Comprehensive sexual education programs, partnering with local clinics to provide easy access, and raising awareness campaigns regarding SRHR in the community.
2. Contraception, family planning, and müş promoting safe and legal abortion services.
3. Support service provision to survivors of GBV, including counseling and legal aid, with community education on prevention of violence against women for gender equality.
4. Conduct sensitization and campaigns to raise awareness on mental health, reduction of stigma, and promotion of good mental health in the community.
5. Counseling centers, training of mental health professionals with peer support groups
6. Provide vocational-training programs for people with marketable skills that will enhance job employability.
7. Provide entrepreneurship training skills and financial literacy accompanied by access to micro-finance and grants for people willing to start small businesses.
8. Economic Empowerment by means of livelihood programs that allow women to generate their own income towards financial independence.

Dear Volunteers,

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of youth and women in Rwanda? Join Love Rwanda Initiative and use your unique skills in fundraising, graphic design, project management, and more to contribute to transformative programs in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Mental Health, and Livelihoods. As an online volunteer, you will have the opportunity to formulate campaigns and advise on different projects, design impactful campaign materials, and manage critical projects. Your expertise and dedication can empower a generation, transform communities, and inspire hope. Together, we can break the cycle of misinformation, stigma, and economic dependency, creating a brighter future for Rwanda's youth and women. 

Partnership and Sponsorship Associate

Responsibilities:

1. Partnership Development:

-Identify potential corporate partners and sponsors that align with the organization’s mission and values. -Conduct market research to identify new partnership opportunities. -Develop and present compelling proposals to potential partners and sponsors.

2. Relationship Management:

-Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and potential partners and sponsors. -Serve as the main point of contact for partners and sponsors, addressing their needs and ensuring satisfaction. -Regularly update partners on the impact of their support and recognize their contributions through various channels.

3. Event Planning and Execution:

-Assist in planning and executing events aimed at engaging partners and sponsors. Coordinate sponsorship activities, ensuring sponsor visibility and engagement. -Work closely with the love Rwanda Initiative team to ensure seamless execution of sponsorship agreements.

4. Proposal and Contract Management:

-Draft and negotiate sponsorship agreements and contracts. -Ensure all partnership and sponsorship are managed seamlessly.

Volunteer 7-9 hours per week for 6+ months remotely.

Love Rwanda Initiative

A youth and women organisation focused on empowerment programs with an emphasis on Sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR), Mental health and Livelihoods.

1. Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Limited access to information and SRHR services: Challenge: Young people and women in Rwanda still remain out of reach from adequate information prior to their first sexual act, which brews misconception of facts hence leading to risk behaviors. High levels of teenage pregnancy and unsafe abortion: Challenge: Teenage pregnancy rates remain high and many young women continue to resort to unsafe abortions since they cannot access safety services. Gender-Based Violence Challenge: Gender-based violence, in particular sexual assault and domestic violence, is rampant against the health and well-being of women and girls.

2. Mental Health: Stigma/Lack of Awareness Challenge: The stigmatization of mental health issues prevails with a corresponding lack of awareness and understanding about mental health in the community. Lack of Mental Health Services: Challenge: The avenues available for mental health services are very few, and the personnel is few in number; therefore, accessibility to the required aid becomes difficult.

3. Livelihoods: Unemployment and Underemployment: Challenge: Most youths and women face high levels of unemployment or low wage employment with no stability. Lack of Entrepreneurial Opportunities: Challenge: Women and youth lack resources and facilitation to start and sustain enterprises of their own. Economic Dependency: Challenge: Economic dependency on male family members constrains women's autonomy and puts them at a low decision-making power.

1. Comprehensive sexual education programs, partnering with local clinics to provide easy access, and raising awareness campaigns regarding SRHR in the community.
2. Contraception, family planning, and müş promoting safe and legal abortion services.
3. Support service provision to survivors of GBV, including counseling and legal aid, with community education on prevention of violence against women for gender equality.
4. Conduct sensitization and campaigns to raise awareness on mental health, reduction of stigma, and promotion of good mental health in the community.
5. Counseling centers, training of mental health professionals with peer support groups
6. Provide vocational-training programs for people with marketable skills that will enhance job employability.
7. Provide entrepreneurship training skills and financial literacy accompanied by access to micro-finance and grants for people willing to start small businesses.
8. Economic Empowerment by means of livelihood programs that allow women to generate their own income towards financial independence.

Dear Volunteers,

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of youth and women in Rwanda? Join Love Rwanda Initiative and use your unique skills in fundraising, graphic design, project management, and more to contribute to transformative programs in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Mental Health, and Livelihoods. As an online volunteer, you will have the opportunity to formulate campaigns and advise on different projects, design impactful campaign materials, and manage critical projects. Your expertise and dedication can empower a generation, transform communities, and inspire hope. Together, we can break the cycle of misinformation, stigma, and economic dependency, creating a brighter future for Rwanda's youth and women. 

Website Content Developer / Manager

Role Description

Responsibilities:

1.Content Development:

-Create, edit, and publish high-quality content for the website, including articles, blog posts, success stories, program updates, and event announcements. -Collaborate with programs team to gather relevant information and translate it into compelling web content. -Ensure all content is aligned with the organization's mission, vision, and branding guidelines.

2.Website Management:

-Maintain and update website content regularly to keep it current and relevant. -Monitor website performance and user engagement, making improvements based on analytics and feedback. -Maintain website's functionality, user experience, and visual appeal.

3.SEO optimization:

-Ensuring content is optimized for search engines (SEO) with relevant keywords, meta tags and description to improve visibility and organic traffic. -Analyze website traffic and user behavior using tools like Google Analytics, and report on key metrics to inform content strategy.

4.Technical Maintenance:

-Ensure website security, backups, and regular updates to content management systems and plugins. -Troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues related to the website.

Volunteer 7-9 hours per week for 6+ months remotley.

Brighton Memory Walk is back for 2024, and so are our amazing volunteering opportunities. Memory Walk is so much more than a sponsored walk. Every year thousands of people come together to remember and bring hope for a brighter future. 

This is a walk like no other; this is thousands of people walking for a better future for those with dementia. Join the volunteer team on Sunday 29th September at Hove Lawns No.1, in Brighton . 

There is something for everyone, with roles based in the event site and along the route. Be part of an unforgettable event experience as you cheer at a marshal point, follow the route as a back marker, sell some goodies or congratulate walkers with their finish line medal. You will have the opportunity to pair up with a friend or another volunteer and we’ll make sure you have everything you need! 

Sign up to volunteer at Memory Walk this September!

Chelmsford Memory Walk is back for 2024, and so are our amazing volunteering opportunities. Memory Walk is so much more than a sponsored walk. Every year thousands of people come together to remember and bring hope for a brighter future. 

This is a walk like no other; this is thousands of people walking for a better future for those with dementia. Join the volunteer team on Sunday 6th October at Hylands Park, in Chelmsford . 

There is something for everyone, with roles based in the event site and along the route. Be part of an unforgettable event experience as you cheer at a marshal point, follow the route as a back marker, sell some goodies or congratulate walkers with their finish line medal. You will have the opportunity to pair up with a friend or another volunteer and we’ll make sure you have everything you need! 

Sign up to volunteer at Memory Walk this October! 

Are you looking for an opportunity to offer your experience and leadership skills to the board of a small but dedicated charity?

Friends of Seaview are dedicated to enriching the lives of the disabled children and young people who use Seaview's services. We achieve this by providing therapeutic gardening sessions that help them connect with nature, develop new skills, and build confidence.

We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the role. Currently we are seeking dedicated individuals to join our board as Treasurer and Chair of the Board.

The Chair will hold the Board to account for the Charity’s mission and vision,

providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity.

In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, the responsibility of the Treasurer is to maintain an overview of the organisation's affairs, ensuring its financial viability and that the organisation has policies and systems in place to ensure robust financial planning, implementation, and reporting.

Trustee meetings are held in person every 6-8 weeks in order to contribute to the decision-making process.

If you’re passionate about supporting our work and ensuring its continued good work, we would love to hear from you.