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African Development Choices (ADC) is a UK-registered charity on a mission to reduce poverty by empowering communities to make more informed choices in the management of public resources.
ADC’s purpose is to enable communities to independently meet their needs for essential services, such as clean water and safe sanitation, and improve lives in Africa.
At ADC we encourage a working culture of seeking and giving input, showing and taking initiative, and commitment to the organisation and its purpose.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a volunteer Senior AI Agent Architect to join ADC and help build a live prototype of MajiGuard AI.
Main purpose of job:
To lead the technical design and hands-on development of MajiGuard AI, an agentic AI prototype that helps ADC identify underused WASH resources, structure recovery and reallocation cases, and verify that recovered value reaches facility upgrades and operations and maintenance.
Division: Technology / AI Innovation
Department: Product & Engineering
Position reports to: Head of AI Innovation
Direct reports for the position: Volunteer AI engineers, developers and technical contributors
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Knowledge, skills, and experience:
Essential
Desirable
What ADC Offers You
This is a volunteer, remote and unpaid position with the following benefits:
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Here at African Development Choices, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our teams are made up of people from all over the world and we welcome all applications. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, and you require any reasonable adjustments for your application with us, please let us know by contacting recruitment(at)africandevelopmentchoices(dot)org.
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At Chestnut Tree House we will be opening a brand-new Kitchen Garden to supply produce to our hospice kitchens. There are large beds which will cultivate vegetables as well as an area for fruit bushes and trees. An activities area with raised troughs for the children, young people and families to enjoy planting will be at the centre, with paths around the fruit and vegetable beds.
We are looking for someone with passion and knowledge to help us keep the area in tip top condition maintaining and developing the space.
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Our gardens are extremely important. They welcome visitors and are where families spend time together, relax and make lasting memories. We are looking for keen gardeners with a passion to work alongside existing volunteers under the direction of staff, to maintain and enhance the gardens and grounds.
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Our gardens are extremely important. They welcome visitors and are where families spend time together, relax and make lasting memories. We are looking for keen gardeners with a passion to work alongside existing volunteers under the direction of staff, to maintain and enhance the gardens and grounds.
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Our gardens are extremely important. They welcome visitors and are where families spend time together, relax and make lasting memories. We are looking for keen gardeners with a passion to work alongside existing volunteers under the direction of staff, to maintain and enhance the gardens and grounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.
We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons.
Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.
We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace
Join us in leading positive change!
About the position
The role provides you with flexibility and autonomy at work. Where necessary, specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.
Main Responsibilities
Essential
Desirable
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK is a 16-week UNPAID opportunity that requires a minimum commitment of 12 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
QUILOMBO UK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment that values diversity and promotes equality for all employees. As part of our commitment to upholding these principles, we adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Equality Act 2010. We firmly believe in creating a workplace where all individuals are respected and treated fairly. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.
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Home-Start Hampshire in Havant are currently recruiting volunteers in your area
Sign up as a volunteer to help families with children in your local community!
Home-Start is a local charity supporting parents who are going through challenging times. Family Support Volunteers offer regular support, befriending and help to families under stress either in their own homes or at family groups, helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown.
Families may need a little extra support for a multitude of reasons - a parent or child may have an illness, post natal depression, family bereavement, spouse in the military, multiple births or disabilities.
Could you offer two hours per week or fortnightly to support families in your local area in the home or help at our family support group?
We offer either full face to face prep training or flexible training opportunities fully supported by a member of staff.
Get in touch if you would like a chat to find out more.
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To telephone befriendees at their home for approximately 10 to 30 minutes, you will arrange the specific times of your future calls directly with them. These calls are intended to occur once a week, but individual needs will be matched with your availability.To provide a telephone conversation, a listening ear and chat about interests and hobbies, helping to alleviate loneliness and feelings of isolation. To provide companionship and human interaction at a time when this may be limited. To provide an update after each call to the Telephone Befriending support Team. This is so we can keep a track of the amount of befriending calls each volunteer is undertaking, the type of support being offered during these calls and if there is anything further required.
It is important to note telephone befriending is not counselling or therapy and other services must be sought if this is required.
Benefits
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Graphic Designer (Volunteer Role)
Organisation: The Lysene Foundation
Location: Remote (global)
Time Commitment: Fully flexible to suit your time and availability
About the Lysene Foundation
The Lysene Foundation is a start‑up charitable organisation inspired by the micronation known as the Principality of Lys — a creative community rooted in the classical arts, architecture, and beauty of the French Renaissance, Baroque, Beaux‑Arts, and the age of Humanism and Enlightenment.
We believe in a new Renaissance for Europe and the wider world. Our mission is to bring the cultural and community spirit of Lys to life through accessible public programmes, including community events, educational initiatives, exhibitions, publications, artistic opportunities, and more.
All activities and resources are open to the public without restriction.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a talented and imaginative Graphic Designer to help shape the visual identity of the foundation. This volunteer role is ideal for someone who loves classical aesthetics, elegant design, and creating beautiful visual materials that bring cultural ideas to life.
You will work closely with our Creative Director and Marketing team to produce graphics for digital platforms, publications, events, and campaigns. Your work will play a key role in defining how the world sees and experiences the spirit of Lys.
This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute creatively to a cultural organisation at an early stage.
Key Responsibilities
Create high‑quality visual assets for social media, website content, newsletters, and campaigns.
Support the development of branding materials, templates, and style guidelines.
Design graphics for events, programmes, exhibitions, and educational initiatives.
Collaborate with the Creative Director to ensure visual coherence across all outputs.
Produce illustrations, layouts, and promotional materials aligned with the classical aesthetic of Lys.
Work with the Marketing team to translate ideas into compelling visual content.
Maintain organised design files and contribute to a growing visual asset library.
What We’re Looking For
Experience in graphic design, visual communication, or a related creative field.
Strong portfolio demonstrating design skills and aesthetic sensitivity.
Proficiency with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Affinity, Canva, or similar.
Ability to work within a defined visual style while contributing fresh ideas.
Interest in classical art, architecture, culture, or heritage is a bonus.
Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with a creative team.
Reliable, organised, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
What You’ll Gain
The chance to help shape the visual identity of a global cultural foundation.
Experience designing for a wide range of creative and cultural projects.
A portfolio of meaningful, mission‑driven work.
A supportive, imaginative environment where your ideas genuinely matter.
A reference after a minimum of 6 months commitment to our Foundation.
Time Commitment
Fully remote, with flexibility around your schedule.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV, portfolio, and a short statement explaining why you’re interested in this role and what you would bring to the foundation.
We Are Lys
We Are The Lysene Foundation
Offering accessible educational programmes, exhibitions, publications, & artistic opportunities that increase public understanding of Renaissance arts
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Creative Director (Volunteer Role)
Organisation: The Lysene Foundation
Location: Remote (global)
Time Commitment: Approx. 8 hours per month
About the Lysene Foundation
The Lysene Foundation is a start‑up charitable organisation inspired by the micronation known as the Principality of Lys — a creative community rooted in the classical arts, architecture, and beauty of the French Renaissance, Baroque, Beaux‑Arts, and the age of Humanism and Enlightenment.
We believe in a new Renaissance for Europe and the wider world. Our mission is to bring the cultural and community spirit of Lys to life through accessible public programmes, including community events, educational initiatives, exhibitions, publications, artistic opportunities, and more.
All activities and resources are open to the public without restriction.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an imaginative, visionary, and highly skilled Creative Director to lead the artistic and aesthetic direction of the foundation. This is a senior volunteer role ideal for someone who is passionate about classical beauty, cultural heritage, and the power of visual storytelling.
You will shape the creative identity of the foundation, oversee the development of visual and artistic materials, and ensure that all programmes, publications, and communications reflect the cultural spirit of Lys. As we grow, you will build and lead a creative department including designers, artists, writers, and content creators.
This is a rare opportunity to define the artistic soul of a cultural foundation at an early stage.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and lead the foundation’s creative vision, ensuring aesthetic coherence across all outputs.
Oversee the creation of visual assets, branding materials, illustrations, and artistic content.
Guide the creative direction of programmes, exhibitions, publications, and digital media.
Collaborate closely with the Heads of Marketing, Programmes, and Partnerships to ensure creative alignment.
Establish creative standards, templates, and style guidelines rooted in the artistic traditions that inspire Lys.
Provide direction and feedback to designers, writers, and other creative volunteers.
Lead the development of campaigns, visual narratives, and cultural storytelling initiatives.
Build and manage a creative team as the foundation grows.
Ensure all creative work reflects the foundation’s mission, values, and classical aesthetic.
Support innovation while maintaining a strong connection to the artistic heritage that defines Lys.
What We’re Looking For
Experience in creative direction, visual design, art direction, or a related field.
Strong portfolio demonstrating artistic vision and aesthetic sensitivity.
Deep appreciation for classical art, architecture, and cultural heritage.
Ability to develop and maintain a cohesive visual identity.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Ability to guide and inspire creative contributors.
Comfortable working in a start‑up environment where systems are built from scratch.
A collaborative, thoughtful, and imaginative approach.
What You’ll Gain
The chance to define the creative identity of a global cultural foundation.
Senior‑level leadership experience within a growing organisation.
The opportunity to shape artistic direction, visual storytelling, and long‑term cultural impact.
A creative, mission‑driven environment where your ideas genuinely matter.
A meaningful role that strengthens your CV and professional profile, with a reference after a minimum of 6 months commitment to our Foundation.
Time Commitment
Approx. 8 hours per month, fully remote, with flexibility around your schedule.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV, portfolio (if available), and a short statement explaining why you’re interested in this role and what you would bring to the foundation.
We Are Lys
We Are The Lysene Foundation
Offering accessible educational programmes, exhibitions, publications, & artistic opportunities that increase public understanding of Renaissance arts
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Programmes & Events (Volunteer Role)
Organisation: The Lysene Foundation
Location: Remote (global)
Time Commitment: Approx. 8 hours per month
About the Lysene Foundation
The Lysene Foundation is a start‑up charitable organisation inspired by the micronation known as the Principality of Lys — a creative community rooted in the classical arts, architecture, and beauty of the French Renaissance, Baroque, Beaux‑Arts, and the age of Humanism and Enlightenment.
We believe in a new Renaissance for Europe and the wider world. Our mission is to bring the cultural and community spirit of Lys to life through accessible public programmes, including community events, educational initiatives, exhibitions, publications, artistic opportunities, and more.
All activities and resources are open to the public without restriction.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a creative, organised, and visionary Head of Programmes & Events to design and lead the foundation’s cultural and educational activities. This is a senior volunteer role ideal for someone who enjoys shaping meaningful public experiences, curating cultural content, and bringing ideas to life through events and programmes.
You will develop our programme strategy, design a diverse calendar of events and initiatives, and oversee their delivery with the support of volunteers and partner organisations. As we grow, you will build and lead a dedicated programmes and events team.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the cultural output of a new foundation from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement the foundation’s global programmes and events strategy.
Design a varied programme of cultural, educational, and community activities aligned with our mission.
Oversee planning, coordination, and delivery of events, workshops, exhibitions, talks, and public initiatives.
Collaborate with artists, educators, cultural partners, and internal teams to create high‑quality programming.
Establish processes, templates, and best‑practice frameworks for programme delivery.
Manage programme timelines, budgets (where applicable), and volunteer involvement.
Evaluate programme impact and continuously refine offerings.
Build and lead a programmes and events team as the foundation grows.
Work closely with senior leadership to ensure programmes support organisational goals.
Ensure all activities reflect the aesthetic and cultural values of the Principality of Lys.
What We’re Looking For
Experience in programme development, event management, arts administration, education, or cultural production.
Strong organisational and project‑management skills.
Creative thinker with the ability to turn ideas into well‑structured, engaging experiences.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to design systems and processes in a start‑up environment.
Passion for arts, culture, education, or heritage.
A supportive, inclusive leadership style.
What You’ll Gain
The chance to build a global cultural programme from the ground up.
Senior‑level leadership experience within a growing cultural foundation.
The opportunity to shape public engagement, artistic direction, and long‑term impact.
A creative, mission‑driven environment where your ideas genuinely matter.
A meaningful role that strengthens your CV and professional profile, with a reference after a minimum of 6 months commitment to our Foundation.
Time Commitment
Approx. 8 hours per month, fully remote, with flexibility around your schedule.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short statement explaining why you’re interested in this role and what you would bring to the foundation.
We Are Lys
We Are The Lysene Foundation
Offering accessible educational programmes, exhibitions, publications, & artistic opportunities that increase public understanding of Renaissance arts
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Operations (Volunteer Role)
Organisation: The Lysene Foundation
Location: Remote (global)
Time Commitment: Approx. 8 hours per month
About the Lysene Foundation
The Lysene Foundation is a start‑up charitable organisation inspired by the micronation known as the Principality of Lys — a creative community rooted in the classical arts, architecture, and beauty of the French Renaissance, Baroque, Beaux‑Arts, and the age of Humanism and Enlightenment.
We believe in a new Renaissance for Europe and the wider world. Our mission is to bring the cultural and community spirit of Lys to life through accessible public programmes, including community events, educational initiatives, exhibitions, publications, artistic opportunities, and more.
All activities and resources are open to the public without restriction.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly organised, strategic, and solutions‑driven Head of Operations to build and oversee the operational backbone of the foundation. This is a senior volunteer role ideal for someone who enjoys creating structure, designing systems, and ensuring that a growing organisation runs smoothly and efficiently.
You will establish our operational frameworks, develop internal processes, and support the coordination of teams across the foundation. As we grow, you will build and lead an operations department, ensuring that our programmes, volunteers, and leadership have the systems they need to thrive.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the operational future of a cultural charity at an early stage.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement the foundation’s operational strategy, systems, and workflows.
Create and maintain organisational policies, procedures, and best‑practice frameworks.
Oversee internal coordination across departments, ensuring smooth communication and alignment.
Support project planning, scheduling, and cross‑team collaboration.
Establish tools and platforms for internal operations (project management, documentation, communication).
Monitor organisational performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Work closely with senior leadership to ensure operations support strategic goals.
Build and lead an operations team as the foundation grows.
Ensure compliance with relevant governance, data protection, and safeguarding standards.
Support risk management, reporting, and organisational planning.
What We’re Looking For
Experience in operations, project management, organisational development, or a related field.
Strong ability to design systems, processes, and structures in a start‑up environment.
Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
Confident using digital tools and platforms to streamline workflows.
A proactive, hands‑on approach with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.
Passion for arts, culture, education, or heritage is a bonus.
A calm, supportive leadership style.
What You’ll Gain
The chance to build the operational foundations of a global cultural organisation.
Senior‑level leadership experience within a growing foundation.
The opportunity to shape systems, strategy, and long‑term organisational impact.
A creative, mission‑driven environment where your ideas genuinely matter.
A meaningful role that strengthens your CV and professional profile, with a reference after a minimum of 6 months commitment to our Foundation.
Time Commitment
Approx. 8 hours per month, fully remote, with flexibility around your schedule.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short statement explaining why you’re interested in this role and what you would bring to the foundation.
We Are Lys
We Are The Lysene Foundation
Offering accessible educational programmes, exhibitions, publications, & artistic opportunities that increase public understanding of Renaissance arts
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Marketing and Communications (Volunteer Role)
Organisation: The Lysene Foundation
Location: Remote (global)
Time Commitment: Approx. 8 hours per month
About the Lysene Foundation
The Lysene Foundation is a start‑up charitable organisation inspired by the micronation known as the Principality of Lys — a creative community rooted in the classical arts, architecture, and beauty of the French Renaissance, Baroque, Beaux‑Arts, and the age of Humanism and Enlightenment.
We believe in a new Renaissance for Europe and the wider world. Our mission is to bring the cultural and community spirit of Lys to life through accessible public programmes, including community events, educational initiatives, exhibitions, publications, artistic opportunities, and more.
All activities and resources are open to the public without restriction.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a visionary and strategic Head of Marketing and Communications to build and lead our global communications function. This is a senior volunteer role ideal for someone who enjoys shaping brand identity, crafting compelling narratives, and establishing a strong public presence for a cultural organisation at an early stage.
You will design and launch our marketing and communications strategy, develop our brand voice, and oversee all public‑facing messaging across digital, print, and community channels. As we grow, you will build and lead a dedicated communications team.
This is a rare opportunity to define the public identity of a cultural foundation from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement the foundation’s global marketing and communications strategy.
Establish a clear, compelling brand identity aligned with our mission and aesthetic values.
Oversee all external communications, including website content, newsletters, press releases, and social media.
Create and manage content calendars, campaigns, and storytelling initiatives.
Lead the development of marketing materials, visual assets, and promotional resources.
Build and manage a communications team, including future volunteer writers, designers, and social media leads.
Develop media relationships and seek opportunities for press coverage and partnerships.
Ensure consistent, high‑quality messaging across all platforms and programmes.
Monitor performance metrics and continuously refine communications strategies.
Work closely with senior leadership to support organisational goals and public engagement.
What We’re Looking For
Experience in marketing, communications, branding, PR, or digital media.
Strong understanding of content strategy, audience engagement, and storytelling.
Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
Ability to create structure, processes, and systems in a start‑up environment.
Strategic thinker with a hands‑on, proactive approach.
Passion for arts, culture, education, or heritage is a bonus.
A collaborative, supportive leadership style.
What You’ll Gain
The chance to build a global marketing and communications function from the ground up.
Senior‑level leadership experience within a growing cultural foundation.
The opportunity to shape brand identity, public voice, and long‑term impact.
A creative, mission‑driven environment where your ideas genuinely matter.
A meaningful role that strengthens your CV and professional profile, with a reference after a minimum of 6 months commitment to our Foundation.
Time Commitment
Approx. 8 hours per month, fully remote, with flexibility around your schedule.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short statement explaining why you’re interested in this role and what you would bring to the foundation.
We Are Lys
We Are The Lysene Foundation
Offering accessible educational programmes, exhibitions, publications, & artistic opportunities that increase public understanding of Renaissance arts
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Volunteering (Volunteer Role)
Organisation: The Lysene Cultural Foundation
Location: Remote (global)
Time Commitment: Approx. 8 hours per month
About the Lysene Foundation
The Lysene Cultural Foundation is a start‑up charitable organisation inspired by the micronation known as the Principality of Lys — a creative community rooted in the classical arts, architecture, and beauty of the French Renaissance, Baroque, Beaux‑Arts, and the age of Humanism and Enlightenment.
We believe in a new Renaissance for Europe and the wider world. Our mission is to bring the cultural and community spirit of Lys to life through accessible public programmes, including community events, educational initiatives, exhibitions, publications, artistic opportunities, and more.
All activities and resources are open to the public without restriction.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a visionary and highly organised Head of Volunteering to establish and lead our global volunteering function. This is a senior volunteer role ideal for someone who enjoys building systems from scratch, shaping culture, and empowering people.
You will design and launch our volunteering programme, create the systems and processes that underpin it, and lead the recruitment, onboarding and retention of volunteers across the foundation. As we grow, you will build and oversee a dedicated volunteer department.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a cultural charity at an early stage.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement the foundation’s global volunteering strategy.
Create volunteer systems, processes, policies, and best‑practice frameworks.
Design volunteer role descriptions, onboarding pathways, training materials, and engagement methods.
Lead the recruitment, selection, onboarding, and retention of volunteers across all teams.
Establish a positive, inclusive, and inspiring volunteer culture aligned with our mission and values.
Set up and manage a volunteer management system (VMS) and reporting processes.
Build and lead a volunteer department, including future volunteer team leads.
Work closely with senior leadership to ensure volunteering supports organisational goals.
Monitor, evaluate, and continuously improve the volunteering programme.
What We’re Looking For
Experience in volunteer management, HR, people operations, or organisational development.
Strong understanding of volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to create structure, processes, and systems in a start‑up environment.
Strategic thinker with a hands‑on, proactive approach.
Passion for arts, culture, education, or heritage is a bonus.
A collaborative, supportive leadership style.
What You’ll Gain
The chance to build a global volunteering programme from the ground up.
Senior‑level leadership experience within a growing cultural foundation.
The opportunity to shape culture, strategy, and long‑term impact.
A creative, mission‑driven environment where your ideas genuinely matter.
A meaningful role that strengthens your CV and professional profile, with a reference after a minimum of 6 months committment to our Foundation.
Time Commitment
Approx. 8 hours per month, fully remote, with flexibility around your schedule.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short statement explaining why you’re interested in this role and what you would bring to the foundation.
We Are Lys
We Are The Lysene Foundation
Offering accessible educational programmes, exhibitions, publications, & artistic opportunities that increase public understanding of Renaissance arts
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Who are LRMN?
We offer refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants a specialist and holistic service. We advocate for people’s rights, campaign for wider change, meet their basic needs and help them improve their wellbeing.
Why do we need you?
The Women Together Project supports refugee and asylum-seeking women who have experienced trauma, including Gender-Based Violence (rape, torture, FGM, forced marriage, domestic violence etc.). We are a member of the BACP and adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework. Our approach is broadly integrative, drawing on woman-centred/ feminist, holistic, cross-cultural and mind-body perspectives.
The project consists of 1-1 counselling and advocacy and a weekly women’s nurture/ health group.
We are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed female volunteer counsellor to support our work.
What activities will you be involved in?
As a Volunteer Counsellor, you will:
Offer 1-1 counselling to women from diverse cultures and backgrounds who have experienced trauma, including gender-based violence (this may involve working with an interpreter). This can be done at LRMN’s office or remotely as per clients’ need.
Meet and maintain our standards regarding confidentiality and equal opportunities, and manage and be accountable for your own work.
Keep accurate and up-to-date records of all counselling interventions on file and/or electronically.
Carry out monitoring and evaluation tasks as advised by the Women’s Project Manager.
Attend team meetings and contribute to information-sharing and discussion around best practice.
Incorporate project approaches into practice – eg holistic/ feminist/ cross-cultural theories.
Undertake training in areas relevant to VAWG, refugee and asylum policy and own professional development.
Work flexibly and from a human rights perspective, remaining open to the challenges faced by this client group.
Communicate effectively with other members of the therapeutic team and LRMN advice teams, making effective and sensitive referrals where necessary.
Undertake own clinical supervision either in house or externally.
What can you gain from this opportunity?
By volunteering with LRMN, you will:
Be part of a small, passionate team working towards improving the lives of some of the most disadvantaged women in UK society
Monthly group clinical supervision
Receive direct support and guidance from the Project Manager, as well as additional support from LRMN’s other staff
Have the chance to attend a monthly team meeting to share information and support (this is not formal supervision)
Offered places on training organised by LRMN or by external organisations
Be provided out of pocket expenses to the value of £6 for lunch per day (4+ hours) & up to £15 travel expenses (this applies to qualified volunteers in the office for 4+hours)
Is there induction and training?
Yes, we provide a comprehensive induction to all new volunteers. This covers roles and responsibilities, safeguarding and record keeping.
You will be provided with the training (not clinical) needed to perform the role and will have the opportunity to join training with the whole LRMN team.
Who are LRMN looking for?
We’re looking for someone who:
Has membership of a professional body (BACP or similar)
Is passionate about supporting migrants, refugees and asylum seekers
Is passionate about the issue of trauma and gender-based violence and its impact on women
Is friendly and approachable and can manage professional boundaries
Respects and adheres to the BACP ethical framework in their work
LRMN is committed to equality and diversity. We pride ourselves on having a diverse team with a range of experiences. We encourage people with lived experience of the asylum and/or immigration system to apply. If you need additional support to apply or volunteer, please contact us.
What commitment do you need to make?
We ask volunteers to commit to one morning or afternoon a week (3 clients per week).
Please apply via charity job. If you have any questions or require this information in a different format, please get in touch.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.