Volunteer Roles

Volunteer with the RNLI and help us to save lives in the sea and on the Thames

Our Gravesend Lifeboat station fundraising branch is currently putting together an exciting events calander for the year ahead and would like to recruit a volunteer to support them in proactively seeking out opportunities to advertise recruitment vacancies and respond to follow up enquiries.

This is a post that might suit someone looking to volunteer, but unable to give a fixed, regular commitment as it can be carried out flexibly to fit around existing commitments. Much of the work could be carried out remotely, but the group are keen to find someone fairly local to Gravesend as in addition to some local knowledge being useful, they'd love you to be able to join them for the occasional event or get together.

This role can be a fixed term volunteer post if that's preferred by the applicant - ideally we would like a minimum of around 3 months in order to get an online recruitment presence established. 

Thank you for your support!

Herts Disability Sports Foundation (HDSF) is looking to develop a New Income Generating Strategy which will ensure we can be a long term player in delivering physical activities for children and adults with physical and learning disabilities. We are seeking an experienced fundraiser who will work with us on this project to support HDSF, using their knowledge and experience in the charity sector.

HDSF is a relatively small charity working to support adults and children in Hertfordshire with physical and/or learning disabilities to participate in recreational sporting activities. Our mission is to “Provide and support opportunities in sports and physical activity that can be accessed by everyone, whether it be through participation, volunteering coaching or education in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.”

We work with a diverse range of partners including Day Services, special schools and community groups to provide a variety of sports/physical activities. These include online sessions, boxercise, water sports, holiday activities (which include siblings) and adapted cycling. Our team is small – just 10 people in a mix of full time and part time roles. More information on our work can be found on our website.

What will you be doing?

Our goal is to diversify our income streams and become a more sustainable organisation. HDSF has a successful track record of grant funding and generating earned income from activities, since HDSF was created 10 years ago, but sourcing funding for core costs and new projects has become more difficult in the current climate. 

Using your knowledge and experience of Fundraising at a senior level, we would like you to;

• support HDSF to develop a diverse fundraising strategy,
• identify and prioritise potential types of income streams for short and long term development,
• work with the SMT to develop a Fundraising plan to realise new sources of income. 

We are particularly interested in direct fundraising and corporate partnerships.

Resources 

We will provide you with a range of organisational information and financial data on past performance. You will have time with the SMT, relevant Trustees and the Business Working Group. The key point of contact will be the Chief Operating Officer who will ensure you have access to resources needed to complete the project. 

Timeline 

We anticipate this project will take approximately 3 months but will work with the successful volunteer to agree project milestones and timescales. 

This could be an ongoing voluntary role if this first project is a success for both parties. 

What are we looking for? 

We are looking for a volunteer who is experienced in Charity Fundraising at a strategic level, with practical experience of at least one of the following areas; corporate partnerships, major gifts, individual giving and legacies. The volunteer would have knowledge of fundraising policies and legislation relevant to the UK charity sector. They would be skilled in communicating ideas and strategies, with a professional and ethical approach to their work. 

Lived experience of the disability community would be an advantage, but a real enthusiasm to contribute to the growth of HDSF is essential. 

What difference will you make? 

By securing new funding streams we could expand the range of activities we offer, reach more of our beneficiaries by providing more community based activities - we already have the ideas, we need your help to make them achievable! 

How to apply 

If you are interested in this volunteering role - please email the Chief Operating Officer telling us why this opportunity interests you and what you believe you could bring to the role. A copy of your CV would be really helpful. 

Please note that as part of our Safeguarding procedures, all successful volunteers are required to supply references and provide necessary documentation to receive Enhanced DBS clearance. HDSF is actively working towards certification as a Disability Confident Employer.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

Overall responsibility of the job: oversee the operation of the JPIC foodbank, with concern for its operational efficiency and standards in accordance with the JPIC model. In partnership with the management: guide the development of the foodbank project, including its material resources, financial assets, reputation, partnerships and volunteer body.

Specific responsibilities:

Reporting to Trustees

• Work directly with the senior minister and administrator 
•   Report to the charity's trustees bi-annually or at such special meetings as the trustees may call
•   Advise the trustees of exceptional events, such as complaints, major press contacts, accidents, external evaluations or risk to reputation

Strategic development

•   Call meetings of the Team Leaders four times a year, providing a report in advance and agenda
•   Responsible for conducting and ensuring delivery of Training Reviews at Glasgow 
• Oversee collection, sorting and distribution of food and non food items
   

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience:

Experience of managing people

Experience of working or volunteering in an organisation that deploys volunteers A sound understanding of, and experience of engagement with, churches and Christians of different denominations

Key Skills:

•   Ability to manage and monitor the development of a project
•   Good oral communication and confident public speaker
  Confident user of email, document and spreadsheet applications, and internet Ability to work independently and unsupervised
  Numerate and comfortable interpreting statistical and financial data
  Empathy and ability to work with people from disadvantaged, marginalised, or socially excluded backgrounds

Personal attributes:

•   Honesty and integrity
•   Passionate about tackling poverty
•   A good sense of humour

Other Requirements

•   Driver with clean licence
•   DBS Check

Training provided

Induction training

IT training as required

H&S, Environmental Health & Manual Handling & Safeguarding as appropriate

Children and adults with care and support needs protection

Food Hygiene as required

ACT has been operating for over 50 years across Suffolk and the surrounding areas. Originally providing supported housing for offenders upon their release from prison, our services have expanded to help an increasing number of vulnerable people within our community.

Initially, we provided supported housing and helped people back into education and employment. Over time, we have expanded our services to help vulnerable people in the community in many different ways. We now have over 120 staff and more than 275 volunteers who are an essential part of our workforce as many of our services could not run without our volunteers. We operate across Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex and are governed by an amazing board of Trustees who also voluntarily give their time.

Essentially, our services fall into four main categories:

• Helping people to keep a roof over their heads 
• Helping people to stay safe 
• Helping people to be heard 
• Helping people with their health and wellbeing

Treasurer/Finance Trustee

We are looking for a new Board member to act as Treasurer/Finance Trustee to maintain effective governance of the organisation’s financial affairs ensuring its financial viability and to help develop and oversee our current strategic plan as we navigate a challenging external environment. Whilst this role is a voluntary position, you’ll have the satisfaction of joining a dynamic organisation, passionate about making a lasting difference to lives and communities. We want someone who shares our vision and values.

We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, as well as lived experience of any of the issues our clients face, and we are particularly seeking people with these broad skill sets at this time:

• Audit and/or Accountancy experience
• A solid understanding of Charity Accounting practices

We are committed to ensuring that our Board remains diverse and reflects our workforce and the communities we serve, so we are keen to find candidates from a broad range of diverse backgrounds. A full induction and training programme will be provided, including being buddied up with an existing Trustee depending on your areas of interest and learning.

Person Specification

Core competencies

• Able to contribute effectively to the work of the Board, providing appropriate strategic oversight and scrutiny of the organisation’s work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and audiences.
• Strategic thinking, able to analyse complex information, demonstrate clear analytical intellect and guide rational decision-making.
• Ability to proactively support the values of ACT.

Knowledge and experience

• Governance experience or knowledge of good governance practice.
• A strong track record in the finance sector, with empathy for our core client group.
• Track record in, or understanding of, differentiation between strategic governance and operational.

Eastside People is supporting ACT in the recruitment of these roles. Please ensure you download and read the Candidate Pack for full details of the role. To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter, which should indicate why you are interested in applying for this role and how you meet the selection criteria. 

The closing date for applications is Monday 22 July and longlisting interviews, held by Eastside People, will take place the following week. Interviews with ACT for shortlisted candidates will be held the week beginning 29 July and successful candidates will be asked to attend a board meeting on 30 September as the final part of the recruitment process.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help make the application process work for you.

Statement on diversity

We are looking for people who can be ACT advocates and will be committed to our mission and approach. Our approach to diversity supports everything else we are committed to do and we expect all our Board members to demonstrate a personal commitment to equality and diversity, social justice and inclusion. We are looking to increase the diversity of our Board as our Board needs to be as diverse as our colleagues and clients. We also know that people from different backgrounds bring perspectives and skills that create fresh ideas, thinking and approaches, making the way work is undertaken more effective and efficient. 

Volunteer Retail Assistants East Dulwich

Are you enthusiastic and engaging? Do you love meeting new people? Are you interested in learning more about the charity sector, and passionate about making a real difference to people’s daily lives? If so, the Vision Foundation is waiting to hear from you.

We are looking for friendly and energetic volunteers to join our growing retail team. Based  in our beautiful new boutique store in East Dulwich, you will play a significant role in providing high quality customer service. From welcoming and interacting with customers on the shop floor to checking out at the tills, you will create a positive and enjoyable shopping experience for our community.

You will also have the opportunity to experience work behind the scenes; sorting through donated items and ensuring the shop is suitably stocked. This is a great way to gain valuable retail experience and develop strong teamwork and communication skills.

You don’t need special skills or experience to volunteer; a positive attitude and a friendly approach to chatting with other people goes a long way. We welcome anyone who is interested in retail and sustainable fashion, passionate about sight loss and supporting a charity, wants to learn something new, or is keen to meet people.

Supporting us for as little as three hours a week would have a huge impact on our work, but if you can spare more time that would help us even more. Let us know what hours and days suit you!

To find out more about the role and request an application form please contact our Volunteer Manager Beth Evans.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

GSTTKPA is going through an exciting period of change. As a result, we are seeking to recruit a new Chair to support our ambitious and innovative change programme, so we can continue to achieve the aims and objectives of the charity.

The Chair role provides leadership to the organisation and the Trustee board by ensuring that everyone remains focused on the delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes in order to ensure that GSTTKPA moves forward and continues to benefit kidney patients in the future.

The Chair will also need to set the strategy for the charity for the next few years which is vital for ensuring that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, the new post holder must understand that all the Trustees have a collective responsibility. This means that the Chair and the other Trustees must always act as a group and not as individuals. 

As a Trustee, the new Chair must have a commitment to equality; celebrate diversity and be responsive to the needs of different groups and individuals within GSTTKPA and the wider community. In return, the successful applicant will join a warm and friendly team that works collaboratively to support each other as well as our kidney patients.

We are looking for trustees to join us in delivering our mission and vision. Below is the information that describes who we are and what we do. We also provide you with the recruitment pack for your information. 

Think Active is the Active Partnership for Coventry, Solihull, and Warwickshire. We are a charity. We are unique to Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire; that is, there is only one of us. We are one of 6 sub-regional partnerships within the West Midlands and one of 42 across England.

Active Partnerships are strategic organisations that recognise activity levels are affected by a complex range of influences and no single organisation or programme create sustainable change at scale.

We are concerned about the negative impact of a sedentary population. We believe in the power of sport and physical activity to transform lives and to keep people living well and we are committed to working collaboratively with partners to create the conditions for active people and places. 

On 1 August 2021 Think Active began operating as a Charity, this meant exiting our previous long term hosted arrangements with a Local Authority. On 1 April 2022 we began a 5-year funded role as one of 130 Sport England System Partners required to respond to and deliver against 'Uniting the Movement'. This marked an exciting and challenging time for Think Active. Guided by our current #WeThinkActive strategy that we are committed to delivering and the confirmation of funding meant that we could build a team and an organisation that would continue to provide inclusive, equitable, excellent services to partners and stakeholders in the pursuit of achieving our vision of everyone in Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire to benefit from movement and to enjoy sport and physical activity in safe and thriving communities. 

Our overarching goal is to address the issue of inactivity and inequality to realise our ambitious mission of using the power and potential of sport and physical activity to enable future generations to lead healthy and more prosperous lives. Achieving this requires a continuous evolution of our strategic and operational approach. 

As a flexible, values and people driven organisation, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our organisation and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our Diversity Inclusion Action Plan describes this commitment and outlines our focuses for 2024-25. 

We believe that diversity not only enriches our organisation but also contributes to our success and the success of our partners.

By fostering equality in opportunity and by understanding, adapting to, and addressing local needs we can more effectively collaborate with partner organisations and businesses in Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire in adopting a similar approach and maximising the opportunity and our collective reach.

We recognise the pressing importance of environmental sustainability and climate consciousness in our business plan for 2024-25.

We understand that environmental factors play a significant role in shaping public health outcomes, and therefore, we are dedicated to integrating sustainable practices into our operations and initiatives. Our business plan prioritises strategies that minimise our ecological footprint, promote environmental stewardship, and contribute to climate resilience within the communities we serve. This includes initiatives such as reducing waste and single-use plastics in our events, considering eco-friendly venues and transportation options, and incorporating green spaces and nature-based activities into our programming.

Furthermore, we aim to raise awareness among our participants and stakeholders about the interconnectedness of physical and mental wellbeing and the environment, empowering them to adopt lifestyles that reduce their carbon footprint.

By embracing environmental sustainability and climate consciousness, we aim to foster healthier communities while contributing to the preservation of our planet for future generations. 

We actively endorse and assist a collaborative, cross-sector way of working and by working closely with our partners and stakeholders, our collective aim is to establish and integrate a 'can-do' positive culture and widely accessible physical activity habit in our places. 

Think Active CSW was established as a Charity for the following purposes

• The improvement and preservation of good health and well-being through participation in healthy recreation. 

• The promotion, and/or provision of opportunities for physical activities for harder to reach groups and individuals, by reason of their social and economic circumstances, youth, age, infirmity, or financial hardship, with the object of improving the conditions of life of the seldom heard. 

• The advancement of education of the public in the subject of the benefits of sport and physical recreation and the provision of facilities, courses, training programmes, research, and resources to enable, assist and encourage the education of persons in sport and physical activity; and 

• The advancement of amateur sport and the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation, in particular by the coordination of sporting and physical activities, and/or by the provision of research and/or resources, and/or by the provision of facilities for the playing of sports. 

Our role and purpose

• #WeThinkActive 

• We Inspire Active Communities

• We are fighting against inactivity and sedentary lifestyles. 

Advocate

• The benefits of sport and physical activity 

• How physical activity can contribute to wider social outcomes. 

• We speak out and demand more from ourselves, policymakers, and decision makers. 

Influence 

• Confident, Capable, Inspirational People who are compelling about sport and physical activity. 

• Allies to support and inspire others.

Connect  

• We bring people together to make change in their communities. To elevate sport and physical activity as a habit, as a priority and as a focus to invest in.

• Relationships & alignment of partner priorities 

• To maximise efficiencies and demonstrate value for money.

Volunteering for Sense

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

What your role will involve

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

• Provide a warm, friendly welcome to customers.
• Provide great customer service and a fantastic shopping experience.
• Receiving donated goods from members of the public. 
• Processing sales and serving on the till.
• Promoting Gift Aid and other Sense fundraising initiatives.
• Acting as an ambassador for Sense; promoting the shop and Sense in your local community.
• Supporting with the recruitment and training of new volunteers.
• Following health and safety measures to ensure the safety of everyone.

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

• A team player who is good with people and enjoys interacting with the public.
• Enthusiastic and motivated with a positive attitude.
• Flexible, proactive, reliable and trustworthy.
• Confident with cash handling and have an eye for detail.
• Respectful of others and their diversity.
• Interested making a difference to people who have complex disabilities and are deafblind. 

What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?

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

About Sense

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

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

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

Bright Futures UK works with young people who have been forced to take time out from education due to chronic illness. We provide programmes to help stimulate learning in addition to having a social aspect that offers respite to isolation these young people face due to their unfortunate circumstances.

We are urgently looking for warm and energetic volunteer tutors of all subjects to provide educational support and a fun, safe space for these young people. Tutoring experience is not essential as full training is given. Our sessions also are all currently online.

We need someone who is able to engage with young people in a positive and friendly way, helping them overcome their experiences and not feel defined by their illness. You would engage with a young person on a one-to-one basis to help catch up on their studies, increase their confidence in their own skills, and have some fun with them in order to help them progress. 

The young people we work with have missed so many experiences in school which we take for granted. The time you can offer to help fill in those missed periods is invaluable to their development. Your sessions will be fully supported by Bright Futures UK staff – from questions or queries, resources or materials or just to bounce an idea off the team, we’re here to help.

Volunteering with Bright Futures UK is something that can easily fit into your working day or a busy schedule with commitment starting from as little as 1 hour per week. We are so grateful for any support you might be able to provide, as are our young people.

We’re looking forward to working with you to help our young people reach their true potential!
 

Practical Considerations:

We cover all expenses and materials used.
We are asking for one hour online a week.
DBS will be provided where needed
Safeguarding training provided with certification

IHF KENYA AT CENTER GLD

Attention Kenyan Citizens: Realize Your Dream of Leadership!

Have you envisioned being a Director of an institution, school, or non-profit? IHF is

offering a unique opportunity for Kenyan citizens to learn Global Leadership

Development at our Nakuru, Kenya center. Benefit from free training, a small stipend,

plus room and board while embarking on this transformative journey.

�� About IHF

● IHF, an award-winning International Non-profit, has been actively shaping lives

since 2001.

● Our mission is two-fold: To educate impoverished children, activating their

highest potential, and nurturing healthy, loving communities. Additionally, we

educate global citizens through real-life experiences, fostering practical skills,

and promoting the value of diverse cultures.

�� Program Overview

● Local On-site Tasks: Four hours daily, participating in various on-site tasks.

● International Online Teams: Four hours daily, contributing to global initiatives in

areas like budgeting, donor relations, social media campaigns, website

development, and recruitment.

�� Local Tasks Include, but Not Limited to

● Hands-on help with day-to-day center operations.

● Cultural exchange and activities with children.

● Support for the Peace Farm Project and learning about Kenyan agriculture.

● Involvement in evening reading and study programs.

● Management, design, and implementation of community-led projects.

�� Online Tasks Include, but Not Limited to

● Budgeting and finance.

● Donor relations and sponsorships.

● Social media campaigns and fundraising.

● Website development.

● Recruitment.

�� Essential Requirements

● Confidence in English (spoken and written).

● Passion for international development, emphasizing universal education.

● Career development goals aligned with IHF’s mission.

�� Eligibility and Benefits

● Requires a college diploma or university degree.

● Minimum commitment of four months, with an option to extend up to a year.

● Benefits include a certificate of program completion, letter of recommendation,

leadership and management capacities, practical NGO experience, global

network connections, and a monthly per diem plus room and board.

criminal background check (less than 1-year-old) is required due to our work with

children.

Our challenge

The Community Fundraising Team is an integral part of The Charity Fundraising Portfolio and the team consists of Community Fundraisers based across the UK. Our role is to provide fundraising advice & support to our Supporter Groups, Community Organisations, Regional Corporates, Volunteers & Events.

How can you help?

We are recruiting a team of Charity Ambassadors to help develop engagement across each Region, to maximise opportunities to raise funds and increase support from the Community. You will be actively involved with The Charity on the ground and play a key role working alongside the Regional Community Fundraisers, as and when required:

· Identifying various opportunities in your local area to raise awareness of The Charity & our wide range of Fundraising Campaigns. This could anything from contacting your local supermarket’s ‘Community Champion’ and organising an information stand and bucket collection or supporting a Supporter Group meet up in your area.

· Representing The Charity in your area, by undertaking presentations & cheque collections at schools, local companies & community groups

· Helping us to recruit new fundraisers and supporting those who are already signed up for a campaign, in your area. For example, attending a local Twilight Walk or promoting The Big Bake to local companies.

What impact will you have?

By amplifying The Charity's voice in your local area, you'll help increase the impact of fundraising campaigns & help grow funds and support us in accelerating a cure for everyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis.

We’re looking for people who are:

· Passionate about the Charity and our vision

· Flexible and willing to get involved as and when opportunities arise

· Confident and comfortable in undertaking presentations to a wide range of audiences

· Skilled at spotting new opportunities to raise awareness and funds

· Friendly, approachable and able to communicate at all levels

· A team player, who is also able to work on their own initiative

We particularly encourage applications from those who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, including individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.

What can you gain from volunteering?

· You’ll join a friendly, passionate team and develop an understanding of how this team at The Charity operates.

· The opportunity to network with other volunteers and play a key role in the brain tumour community.

· You’ll have the opportunity to utilise your existing skills, while developing and learning new ones to take forward into the future

Time commitment

Initially, we envisage a minimum of 2 or 3 days per month, depending on the regional focus, and this will also be guided by whether you are researching new awareness raising opportunities in your area, or setting up a school presentation for example. Flexibility if a key part of the role as we are often presented with exciting opportunities to raise awareness or funds, at short notice.

Practical considerations

You will receive training from the Community Fundraising Team and ongoing direction from a Regional Community Fundraiser, who will be your key contact. We carry out reference checks for all individuals who will be volunteering with us on a regular basis. Volunteers will be required to complete some internal data protection and disclosure documentation before commencing the role. Volunteers must be over 18. We encourage volunteers to claim for any reasonable expenses that are incurred in the course of their volunteering with the Charity.

We are looking for a new Company Board Director to help guide Climate Emergency UK over the course of the next 2 years.

Climate Emergency UK is at a exciting time, since starting just over 4 years ago we have have successfully launched the first ever complete UK assessment of coucil climate action, with the Council Climate Action Scorecards, and are preparing for the second edition. We are now delivering our first 3 year strategy, with focusses on how we can advocate at a national level for further and faster council climate action, sustain ourselves as an organisation and keep up our crucial local work with councils and residents via the Scorecards, training and other projects. 

As a young organisation, we need support from our Board to further the sustainability of the organisation. 

We are particularly looking for Directors with either/or any of the following experience:

• Experience of local government, either as a councillor, officer or other
• HR experience within a new and small organisation, in particular in relation to creating HR policies and practices
• Landing national media coverage for projects and campaigns and previous work with national and regional news outlets
• Financial management of a small organisation, preferably a CIC, including book-keeping

We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates or other marginalised groups.

To apply, please send us your CV and an Expression of Interest Letter (no more than one side of A4) to our email (click on how to apply for our email address).

Applications close 20th June 2024.

Can you spare up to 3 hours a week visiting a client in their home for a cup of tea and a chat, help them get to an appointment or run an errand, or just be there to listen to them when they need a friendly ear. Companion Volunteers, provide companionship, emotional and practical support, respite for carers and telephone support to those living with a terminal or life limited illness or their carers.

Come join our volunteering team to help change the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society. Ranked 2023 Q3 by Best Companies as the 6th best charity to work for in the UK, Medaille Trust is one of the UK’s leading charities in the fight against modern slavery. Our innovative model is based on three principles: Prevent, Protect and Pursue.  We are one of the UK’s largest providers of survivor services, with ten safehouses and six outreach hubs, staffed round the clock by specialist staff, working with more than 600 men, women and dependent children each year.  We work to raise awareness in the UK and to provide preventive work in source countries. Our Pursue work helps survivors to engage with police and within the legal  system to seek justice and to secure convictions against their perpetrators.

We are looking for a volunteer to help support us with gardening and working alongside our service users to support them with all things gardening related. Tasks will include:

•Trimming hedges and bushes

•Weeding, planting and watering plants

•General vegetable patch maintenance

•Sharing knowledge of plant, flower and food cultivation with service users.

•Offering a safe and comfortable experience for all service users, showing awareness of service users’ varying physical and mental well-being needs.

Our volunteers come from all walks of life and have a wide range of experience and motivations. Whatever your reason for deciding to volunteer, we want to make sure you enjoy your time with us and know just how much we value your support.

This role requires maturity, and an ability to engage with female adults in a trauma informed way, while working alongside staff members to deliver the activities in line with agreed procedures and systems.

Volunteers need to:

•Be at least 18 years old

•Be female as this role is restricted for females under the Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010

•Be able to get to the venue which is based in Thanet

•Have experience or qualifications in gardening, cultivation, harvesting of plants.

•Be able to regularly commit on a weekly basic

•Be willing to have an enhanced DBS check

•Have knowledge and understanding of human trafficking issues or willingness to learn

•Have knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions or willingness to learn

•Have an understanding of the importance of professional boundaries in the role

•Have the ability to maintain confidentiality

For full details and how to apply our website and complete an application form.