Social Care / Development Volunteer Roles
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We hold new volunteer inductions at the start of each term, so apply ASAP to be in time to join our next induction.
Action for Refugees in Lewisham works to relieve poverty and isolation amongst refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants in Lewisham. At the Rainbow Club supplementary school we aim to help children between the ages of 4 and 11 to improve their literacy, numeracy and social skills in a friendly and supportive environment. We need your skills and enthusiasm to assist the teacher in the delivery of a literacy and numeracy class and work with other volunteers to develop a programme of recreational activities. The Rainbow Club runs on Saturday mornings during term-time.
Your duties will include:
- Arriving punctually for the 9am briefing by the Rainbow Club Headteacher;
- Working in a team with other volunteers and teachers to deliver literacy, numeracy, arts, sport activities – this includes ensuring children remain engaged throughout the lesson and carry out set tasks as instructed by the teacher;
- Working one-to-one with specific children if and when required;
- Filing classroom work and homework in children’s individual files and keeping all materials and resources tidy and properly stored;
- Liaising with parents as and when required for example distributing leaflets and news about future meetings and events and also assisting with parents' day;
- Following the teacher’s policies on discipline and classroom management;
- Supervising the children during break times;
- Supporting the children during class trips;
- Ensuring classrooms are clean and tidy at the end of each day – this may include being part of a regular team rota;
- Providing feedback and comments to the volunteer coordinator and Rainbow Club manager when required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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***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
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Missing People is recruiting volunteers with expertise in Safeguarding to sit on our charity Safeguarding Panel. The Panel meets four times a year and assists the charity’s work by acting as critical friends - providing scrutiny, challenge and support to staff around safeguarding best practice.
The Panel is chaired by a Missing People Trustee and meetings are attended by Missing People’s Director of Services and Senior Managers, who present current projects, challenges and work for discussion.
Description
Someone is reported missing every 90 seconds in the UK. Missing People is the only UK charity dedicated to reconnecting missing people and their loved ones. Our services include:
- A free and confidential helpline, available 7 days a week, for missing people and their loved ones,
- A specialist family support and counselling service,
- Case publicity to support loved ones with sharing appeals,
- Specialist services for children and young people, and their loved ones, experiencing exploitation,
- Commissioned Return Home Interview services for young people at particular risk,
- Research, consultancy and training for professionals working around the issue of missing.
Our vision is that every missing person is found safe, and it is through the services above that we aim to safeguard and protect children and adults. True to our charity values, we offer confidentiality in order to build a relationship of trust, and we aim to empower our service users, respecting a person’s right to be missing and working with them to keep them safe.
Due to the complexity of the missing experience, we are always looking to improve our systems, processes and practice in relation to safeguarding. We cannot do this effectively without ‘critical friends’ who support the team to evaluate current work by asking the right questions and sharing external expertise.
We are currently recruiting new Safeguarding Panel members. Panel members are asked to:
- Attend and actively participate in Panel meetings - the Panel meets four times a year, usually for one hour. Meetings takes place via video call, and currently, meetings take place on Monday afternoons from 3-4pm.
- Read papers in advance of meetings - these are sent out in advance of the Panel meetings. Preparation for each meeting varies but is never more than 1-2 hours.
- If Panel members are interested, there are also additional opportunities to get further involved with the charity’s work. This is entirely optional.
What impact will you have?
Your input will support Missing People to recognise risk and protect children and adults effectively, safely and within a culture that is always acting on any opportunities for learning. This is vital to our work of providing a lifeline and meaningful support to all individuals and communities impacted by missing.
About the volunteer
We are looking for volunteers with:
- A strong understanding of safeguarding principles and practice, especially within the voluntary and/or statutory sectors.
- Experience of working with children and/or adults in areas such as exploitation, homelessness, mental health, modern slavery, refugee and migrant justice, social care, suicide prevention and victim support.
- Alignment with the ethos of Missing People’s services: to respect the agency of individuals, protect confidentiality and anonymity, and work alongside individuals, wherever possible.
- The ability to ask key questions and provide scrutiny and support to Missing People staff and volunteers (Trustee Panel Members and other Panel Members).
- Commitment to attend quarterly Panel meetings for a period of 3 years (a three-year term).
Missing People is the only UK charity dedicated to reconnecting missing people and their loved ones.
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About our charity
Everyone deserves to live their life to the full, with maximum choice and control. Our purpose is to make that a reality for young people with vision impairment and complex needs. They face a multitude of barriers because of the combined impact of a vision impairment with other disabilities and support needs. We enable each person to find their unique pathway towards their very best life, using our specialist expertise and knowledge.
Our charity is now looking to recruit new trustees to help shape this vital work.
Plans to develop our board
We are specifically seeking one or more trustees with a good knowledge and experience of adult social care. As well as the normal duties of a trustee, you would take a specific interest in our adult care service provision – St Davids House (residential care), Jigsaw (day service) and our Supported Living service. You would scrutinise the quality and operation of our care services for adults and offer advice and challenge to our staff team as a member of our Adult Care Advisory Committee. You will liaise closely with the Director of Care and Support.
You may have been a senior manager in an adult care service or have been a commissioning manager within the NHS for people with complex care needs. You will have a passion for great person-centred care. Experience of CQC would be an advantage.
The Board meets seven times a year and is also invited to all events and celebrations which is optional. Trustees are warmly encouraged to attend meetings in person, but if required can attend some meetings online. Expenses are paid for travel and overnight accommodation can be arranged for those not local to Devon.
Don’t have the time to become a full trustee?
Don’t have the time to become a full trustee? We also have a role of Advisory Member on all our committees. Advisors are appointed by the Board. This role allows us to access knowledge and experience about running a charity, specialist SEND education and adult social care, but you do not have to take on the full role and responsibility of a trustee. If you would be interested in finding out more about this role, please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Trailblazers’ mission is to reduce re-offending and inspire new futures. Your support will help a young man to reconnect with his community, friends and loved ones, go into education, training and employment, and give a person a sense of hope for the future.
Trailblazers has been providing mentoring services to people in prison since 1998 with ultimate aim to reduce re-offending. We provide support to men between the age of 18 - 35 in custody who have 6 months left of their prison sentence, and then 'through the gate' into their own community for up to 12 months. The Education, Training & Employment (ETE) team supports our mentees in custody to break down barriers to employability. Post-release, this continues by supporting mentees to gain meaningful and career changing roles in sector specific industries such as Construction, Engineering, Catering & Hospitality or the Self-Employment route.
The ETE team are looking to build a team of volunteers to work with mentees in the community and to shape the existing ETE service in the Thames Valley area. We are looking for volunteer mentors who can commit for up to 12 months and give a few hours a week to support men to change their life by being inspirational role models, helping with goal setting and supporting their mentee to access ETE opportunities and ultimately gain meaningful employment. Mentoring sessions will be 1:1, take place weekly and can be done remotely by telephone or online. These sessions will last approximately one hour, but some time should also be given to liaising with Trailblazers staff and researching relevant opportunities.
Induction training is provided, out of pocket expenses covered, a mobile phone is provided to protect your identity, a Trailblazers T-shirt and lanyard are provided, DBS costs are covered, as well as regular reflective practice sessions to support you within your role.
We are actively looking for people to join our mentoring community with lived experience of the criminal justice system, under represented groups from BAME community, creative arts, business skills, wellbeing - whatever your skills and background we are open to hear from you to support our diverse group of men.
Trailblazers are looking for Volunteer Mentors who are:
- Empathetic with a positive outlook and manner.
- Able to help others without judgement or discrimination.
- Excellent communicators with a sense of humour.
- Well organised, can prioritise and multi-task.
- Reliable and able to commit to the role for up to 12 months providing weekly ETE sessions remotely either by telephone or via Zoom / MS Team digital platforms.
- Have skills and experience in supporting those who are disadvantaged into education, training and employment (ETE).
- Able to work independently with the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload with minimal supervision taking a flexible and creative approach to the demands of the post.
- Able to demonstrate sensitivity to other cultures, working with people from other backgrounds and demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities.
Trailblazers’ mission is to reduce re-offending and inspire new futures for young men (18-35) leaving prison.
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About us
POhWER is a charity providing advocacy, information and advice to support to people who, because of disability, illness, social exclusion and other challenges, find it difficult to express their views or get the support they need.
POhWER was established in 1996 by a group of inspirational individuals who were fighting social injustice and challenges in their own lives and sought equal access to information, and a voice of their own. This remains at the heart of everything we do.
Today, our mission remains significantly impactful and relevant at a time when human rights and entitlements are being tested and challenged. We continue to empower people by ensuring that their voices are heard. We want to make a real difference to our beneficiaries’ lives by speaking for them when they can’t, and supporting them to speak for themselves when they can.
Skills and Experience
We are seeking to appoint two new Trustees to join the Board at this exciting phase. You will be part of a committed and forward-thinking Board, acting as a “critical friend” to the Executive Team and offering clear governance oversight to the charity. You will have the exciting opportunity to help support the planning and implementation of our Strategy from 2025 onwards, and to help develop and shape our long-term business plans.
POhWER is particularly interested in candidates who can offer expertise in one of the following areas:
• Involvement in the social care/advocacy sector and with experience of the local authority and commissioning environment;
• Experience of HR, typically at executive or board level.
You will add value to our existing Board by bringing dynamism and challenge to the way that POhWER is seen externally, and to give us authority of truly representing the people we serve.
You will bring an inspiring leadership approach, together with a dedicated knowledge in one of the areas as sought, to complement the skills of the existing Board.
We encourage candidates who can contribute greater diversity and who will be fully aligned to our vision and values.
Terms of Appointment
Duration
• The Term of Office is currently three years, renewable up to a maximum of six years.
Commitment
• Typically averaging 1 day per month;
• Four Board meetings per annum and one strategic Trustee Away Day;
• Attending as a member of one of POhWER’s Board Committees which are held twice yearly. The Board Committees are Finance, Audit and Risk, Fundraising and Income Generation, People and finally Nominations;
• Attendance at the AGM
• Undertaking of occasional projects as part of a time limited Task and Finish Group
Location
• All meetings with the exception of AGM and Trustee Strategic Away Days are held remotely via electronic means
How to Apply
Please submit your CV to along with a covering letter indicating your interest in POhWER.
Other
A DBS check and references will be required
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***Please note that this is an opportunity based in Nottingham in the United Kingdom and we don’t offer sponsorship or accept overseas applicants***
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY AND IS NOT OPEN TO STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
What is the purpose of this role?
The Sybil Levin Day Service is a specialist SPECAL-Led day service supporting people with dementia and their carers using the SPECAL method.
What activities might you be involved in?
- Assisting centre attendees to engage in activities.
- Serving meals and drinks.
- Helping to set up and clear away activities.
- Engaging in conversation with centre attendees.
- Volunteering in line with the Charity’s policies and procedures and adhering to the Volunteer Code of Conduct
What are we looking for?
- People with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of people with dementia.
- A friendly, sensitive and kind approach.
- Being comfortable in small groups or on a one to one basis.
- People with a commitment to using the SPECAL method at all times whilst at the centre.
When would you be needed to volunteer?
The centre is open from Monday to Friday and would like volunteers to commit to a morning or afternoon at least once a week as a minimum.
What training will you be given?
You will be given all the training you need to enable you to carry out your role. This will include a thorough Charity induction and a departmental induction to provide further information about the role. You will also be given access to our online training library to complete the training modules that are mandatory for your role.
You will receive SPECAL training prior to commencing your role.
What can you gain from this opportunity?
- The chance to make a difference to the lives of people with dementia.
- Ongoing support, ensuring your volunteering experience is a fulfilling and positive one.
- A comprehensive training programme.
- The opportunity to learn new skills.
- Experience to add to your CV.
- The opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.
- Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses as defined in the Age UK Notts Volunteer Handbook
***Please note that we don’t offer sponsorship or accept overseas applicants***
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Lilian Faithfull seeks Voluntary Trustee, Cheltenham
Lilian Faithfull Care is a charity with 78 years’ experience and proudly provides care, support and a ‘home for life’ for remarkable residents in Gloucestershire.
The charity puts people over profit and delivers care with dignity and respect. They offer a range of care for each step of a person’s care journey, including day care, respite stays, residential living, care for couples, dementia, nursing and end of life (palliative) care. They also offer independent living accommodation in their apartments and bungalows. They care for over 300 residents and day guests, across six care homes and as adult day care hub in Cheltenham and Stroud and are supported by around 400 staff.
They have a vacancy on our Trustee Board and are looking for a Trustee who can add specific knowledge and skills and who have enthusiasm and commitment to contribute to the charity. LFC Trustees are responsible for providing appropriate oversight, governance, and leadership to LFC in the pursuit of its strategies to fulfil its charitable purposes. Trustees can add value to support this development and in defining the longer-term strategic direction of LFC to ensure continued delivery of the charity’s mission.
They are looking for candidates with knowledge/experience of the following:
- Previous experience as a Trustee of a charity of a comparable size / income / working model.
- A good understanding of and interest in charity governance.
- Demonstrable strategic development experience at Board level.
- Knowledge / experience of elderly care (either professionally or as a Trustee).
- Knowledge / experience of Safeguarding.
Key Information:
- Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
- Time commitment: ~18 days per year, including quarterly Board meetings, strategy development days and committee meetings.
- Start date: 4th June 2025.
- Unremunerated + reasonable expenses.
Closing date 2nd March 2025 with interviews being held at the beginning of April 2025.
For further details and to apply, please contact Leighann Beck quoting the applicable reference number: MC2547
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Do you enjoy driving?Would you like to make a difference to the people we support in your community?
We are looking for friendly drivers to join us!
You will meet some amazing people, whilst making a positive impact to their lives by helping them get to the activities they enjoy and appointments that are important.
We are looking for drivers who will be happy to drive the vehicles owned by the people we support.
Activities will include:
- Driving the people we support between their homes and services in a safe manner, in accordance with UK law.
- Driving around the Southampton area, which will be the start and end point of the majority of journeys
- Assisting people we support in and out of vehicles and locations – with assistance from trained Dimensions staff.
- Driving in a manner that is sensitive of physical and emotional requirements of the people we support.
- Driving vehicles owned by the people we support
Activities will NOT include: Personal care, medication or financial assistance.
We are looking for drivers who:
- Are aged 21 or over, with at least 2 years driving experience
- Hold a full, clean and current UK Driving License (or equivalent)
- Have the ability to understand verbal and written instructions in relation to journeys
- Are friendly with the people we support and our support staff
- Are willing to commit to volunteer regularly (times and days can be discussed)
- DBS check and two character references will be required for this role.
What you’ll gain from being a Dimensions volunteer:
Dimensions provides support for around 3,500 people with learning disabilities and autism across the UK.
Our volunteers play a vital role in our work and in return, we support them with:
- Access to free online training (with access to 800 plus courses)
- Free membership to an online shopping discount scheme
- Comprehensive support from professional, friendly and trained Dimensions staff
- Reasonable expenses may be reimbursed at manager’s agreement
- An opportunity to gain real experience in the social care sector
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you enjoy reading books and sharing stories?
We are looking for a friendly volunteer to spend time and read newspapers or books to a gentleman we support with cerebral palsy and learning disabilities. *N* loves being read to and the company this brings. He will really enjoy having a cup of tea with a new friend.
If you would like to make a difference and make a great friend along the way, we would love to hear from you!
Activities will include:
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Reading Books and Newspapers to a gentleman we support. *N* communicates without words but loves listening to others.
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Enjoying a cup of tea together
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Being there for company and friendship
We are looking for someone who is:
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Friendly, caring and enthusiastic.
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Comfortable reading out loud and spending time with people with learning disabilities and autism.
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Reliable/dependable and willing to commit to volunteer regularly (exact times/days can be discussed)
A DBS check and two-character references will be required for this role.
What you’ll gain from being a Dimensions volunteer:
Dimensions provides support for around 3,500 people with learning disabilities and autism across the UK.
Our volunteers play a vital role in our work and in return, we support them with:
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Access to free online training (with access to 800 plus courses)
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Comprehensive support from professional and friendly Dimensions staff
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Reasonable expenses may be reimbursed at manager’s discretion
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An opportunity to gain real experience in the social care sector
Want to apply for this role?
If you’d like to be a Dimensions volunteer, please get in touch!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Our Board of Trustees at SUNSHINE in London!
Are you passionate about social isolation, loneliness and community service? Do you want to make a significant impact in London and beyond? SUNSHINE is looking for dedicated and dynamic individuals to join our Board of Trustees.
About Us: SUNSHINE, an inspiring brand new start-up grassroots community-based charity with a mission to make a BIG impact. Our aim is to bring people together, spread happiness, and nurture community spirit through initiatives that build relationships, enhance wellbeing, and transform lives. We focus on supporting those at risk and living in social isolation, ensuring they have access to our support when they need it most.
We're at the beginning of our journey as a start-up and currently an unregistered charity/Unicoroprated Association, working towards our charity status to be a registered CIO within the next 2-3 months.
Role and Responsibilities: As a Trustee, you will:
- Provide strategic direction and oversight to ensure the charity fulfils its mission and objectives.
- Support the executive team to drive the charity’s performance and impact.
- Act as an ambassador for SUNSHINE, promoting our values and work within the community.
What We’re Looking For:
- A commitment to the aims and values of SUNSHINE.
- Experience in governance, education, finance, fundraising, health and wellbeing or community engagement.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- The ability to think strategically and work collaboratively.
Why Join Us?
- Make a real difference to the lives of people living with social isolation in London and beyond.
- Develop your skills and experience in charity governance.
- Work with a passionate and dedicated team.
- Be part of an organisation that really wants to make a positive impact in the community and in peoples lives.
How to Apply: Please send your CV and a Covering Letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role by the listed closing dated on this advert.
SUNSHINE
Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives
SUNSHINE is London based dedicated to bringing people together, fostering connections, enhancing wellbeing and transforming lives.
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Help shape the future of youth gaming and gambling-related harms prevention by joining the board of Ygam, an evidence-led charity.
Applications close on Monday 17th March 2025.
Location: London
About Ygam
Ygam is a national charity with a clear mission: to prevent children and young people from experiencing gaming and gambling harms through awareness raising, education and research. Our award-winning workshops are assured by City & Guilds and informed by psychologists, academics and health professionals alongside people with lived experience.
Founded in 2014, Ygam has evolved into the UK’s leading charity in this area, delivering impact-focused training and education across the UK to those in positions of influence over children and young people.
Over the past decade, Ygam has trained over 28,000 delegates and reached an estimated 4.3 million children and young people. With 95% of delegates recommending our training, we’re making real progress in safeguarding our digital generation.
About the roles
The digital revolution has fundamentally transformed how young people interact with games and gambling.
As smartphones become ubiquitous and the lines between gaming and gambling increasingly blur, young people face unprecedented risks in the digital space. This evolving landscape presents both challenges and opportunities for protecting vulnerable youth.
As we enter the third year of our “Safeguarding our Digital Generation” strategy, we’re seeking visionary leaders to join our board and help shape the future of harm prevention. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital cause at a critical time when digital safeguarding has never been more important.
We provide comprehensive support to help our trustees succeed, including a thorough induction programme, regular one-to-one meetings with the Chair, and access to training and development opportunities. You’ll be joining a supportive board environment where your contribution will be valued and your development supported.
Who we are looking for
We believe that diverse experiences and perspectives are crucial to effective governance. The digital challenges facing young people today are complex and interconnected, requiring a board that can view issues through multiple lenses.
For our Vice Chair position, we’re seeking an individual with strong educational leadership experience and the ability to guide strategic discussions. This role requires someone who can balance strategic oversight with practical governance experience, ensuring Ygam continues to evolve and adapt to emerging challenges.
For our trustee positions, we’re looking for someone who can bring fresh thinking and diverse expertise.
Whether you’re a health and social care professional with insights into service delivery and commissioning digital technology innovator helping us understand the latest trends, a commercial leader who can help us build sustainable partnerships, or someone with experience in gaming, your perspective could be invaluable.
We’re particularly keen to hear from candidates who can bring additional diverse perspectives to our board. This might include younger voices who can bring current expertise or people with lived experience who understand the importance of prevention work.
The ideal candidates will share our passion for safeguarding and educating young people while bringing their own unique insights to enhance our work. You’ll be commercially aware, strategic in your thinking, and able to help drive our ambitions forward while ensuring we maintain our focus on delivering impact.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close on Monday 17th March 2025.
We’re an executive search firm working across third sector, education and membership sectors to transform leadership and inspire change.
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Community researchers wanted to help East London Waterworks Park ensure our community-owned park is inclusive and welcoming for all.
East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that has won a 2024 New London Architecture award and raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces.
We are looking for community researchers specialised to contribute to our community-led working circle who are working on on a listening project to ensure often underrepresented voices in conservation and environmental projects are heard and centred.
There is opportunity to lead on projects and facilitate the direction of the working circle.
The Inclusivity Circle currently meets monthly on a Wednesday evening on Google Meet and spends voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely.
While your experienced research skills are crucial, we also value your ability to engage with the community and build partnerships. Experience in conducting community-based research or working with community organisations is important. A strong understanding of community dynamics and the ability to collaborate effectively will be invaluable in ensuring your research findings are relevant and impactful. Our roles are quite flexible. We hope that people bring radical imagination, peace with nature, and courageous inclusiveness to the role.
Contribute to the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds. Your research expertise will be vital in shaping our new biodiverse park. By conducting listening research on community needs, and potential park uses, you'll help us create a sustainable and inclusive space. Your findings will inform our design, programming, and outreach efforts, ensuring the park meets the needs of our community and contributes to biodiversity conservation.
East London Waterworks Park is a charity campaigning to create a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces
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Do you have a passion for using your beautician skills and expertise to support those who have experienced crisis? People in our services would benefit from social engagement, relaxation, and joy from learning about simple treatments they could use for themselves such as hand, foot massaging, manicures, pedicures, hair styling, overall hygiene tips and routines.
We have an exciting opportunity for a volunteer to coordinate workshops on beauty/pampering to enhance good hygiene practice, promote confidence within oneself and positive wellbeing.
Our Specialist Refuge offer holistic support to empower women with support needs to lead their recovery and gain the skills and confidence to move on safely. We support women who are experiencing multiple disadvantages over a 2 year period.
What you will be doing
- Encourage group discussions and pampering sessions around wellbeing, self-esteem and looking after themselves
- Inspire and motivate the group to be involved in future planning/designing of the session
- Share basic beauty tips and routines with group members
- Offer relaxation techniques that can be used to de-stress and promote positive mental wellbeing
- Keep a record of attendees, provide feedback and report any concerns to the staff team
The skills you need
- A skilled and qualified beautician
- Calm and patient approach
- Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you a qualified and skilled Pilates Instructor and would like to support those going through crisis? We are looking for a passionate volunteer to facilitate weekly Pilates sessions for mixed abilities, encouraging individuals to improve their strength and overall well-being, by promoting a positive and supportive environment!
What you will be doing
- Design session plans and facilitate weekly Pilates sessions
- Adapt and modify exercises to accommodate different skill levels and physical abilities
- Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals
- Promote the benefits of Pilates and its positive impact on physical and mental well-being
The skills you need
- Skilled and qualified Pilates Instructor
- Good communication skills
- Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications.
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
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