Volunteer Roles

Our fundraising target is one thing that is always increasing! We organise a fantastic range of fun, family friendly events throughout the year to help meet this challenge. Many of our events are also an opportunity for people to do something positive in memory of their loved ones. The spirit of giving continues into the New Year as people generously donate to us for coming to collect and recycle their Christmas trees.

As Christmas Tree Collection Volunteer you will be supporting us to collect and recycle Christmas Trees in January. You’ll be assisting Driver and visiting residential properties to collect trees, pruning them to enable easier loading, loading them onto a van, and offloading them at drop-off locations for recycling.

This is a short-term volunteering role, taking place between 8 January – 11 January 2025 in 15 different postcodes across our care area. You can sign up to help us for a half day or whole collection duration. Make sure you have appropriate clothing and accessories to protect yourself from any harsh weather conditions. We will have snacks and drinks available to last you throughout the day!

Our shop volunteers are an important part of the work we do at Princess Alice Hospice. On over 40 high streets, they help our shops turn takings directly into outstanding care.

Volunteering in one of our shops not only makes a difference to those we care for, it will make a difference to your life too. In our vibrant, sociable shops you will find new friends, colleagues, whilst gaining a wealth of valuable experience and also bagging a bargain for yourself!

If you’re comfortable interacting with the public, enjoy working as part of a team, and have an eye for tidiness and detail, we’d love to hear from you.

Full training and guidance will be provided to support you with your volunteering journey at Princess Alice Hospice.

Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.

Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!

Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.

You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.

Why we want you

Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.

What you will be doing

• Work on the till processing sales and returns
• Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
• Create stylish window displays
• Replenish stock on the shop floor
• Stock-take and other administrative tasks

The skills you need

• Friendly and helpful
• Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
• Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
• Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks

What's in it for you

• Have fun and meet new people
• Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
• Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
• Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
• Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer

Disclaimer

We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on our website.

Location:

Unit 2, Anglia Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4TB, United Kingdom

Minimum age: 14 

Enthusiastic, reliable and compassionate volunteers with good interpersonal skills and a desire to help others. Confident working with young people between the ages of 16 - 24.

To provide social and practical support to customers. Helping towards improving the life chances of people with experience of homelessness.

Clarion Housing Group operate a number of supported housing schemes, to support people to live independently, by providing residents with the life skills they will need to eventually go on to their own tenancy.

This opportunity is based in Strood, Rochester and Gillingham (Medway).

Volunteers empower our customers to identify their existing strengths and skills so they can achieve their goals and aspirations. As a volunteer, you can support customers to achieve their full potential by developing new skills and accessing opportunities.

Activities:
-Building an empathic and person-centred relationship with a young person who may be socially isolated or lack confidence.
-Provide opportunities for young people to become more self-confident, maintain contact with important people in their lives and build-up their social networks.

Practical activities could also include:
-Empowering young people to develop independent living skills and to access educational and employment opportunities
-Helping the young people to complete forms and paperwork including developing their CV and job applications
-Helping the young people to build important life skills e.g. cooking, cleaning and budgeting
-Organising activities within the schemes i.e. art/painting, games/quizzes, cooking

Support for Volunteers:

- To attend four half days of training, receive an induction and have access to any other relevant in house and external training

- Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed

- Volunteers will have a check in with the Volunteering Officer every 3 months to ensure they are happy with the role and to resolve any issues

Gentle Exercises Volunteer in our Live Smart Scheme for over 55s. 

Facilitating a regular Gentle Exercise group to promote the health and wellbeing of residents.  Activities could include armchair aerobics, yoga or walking

LiveSmart schemes provide affordable, comfortable and secure housing for the over-55s.  Our purpose is to enhance the lives of the people we work with.  Volunteers run activities that promote happiness, health, inclusion and independence.

Activites:

Getting to know an interesting and diverse group of older residents in one or more LiveSmart schemes

Listening to residents and planning with them the type of gentle exercise activity they would prefer

Practical considerations:

Volunteers receive a thorough induction and have access to any relevant in-house and external training.

- Volunteers have a named supervisor providing day-to-day support and encouragement.

-Reasonable travel and lunch expenses with be reimbursed

- A DBS check will be required for this role.

Adapting exercises to the different abilities and needs of the group

Promoting the activity to increase the numbers of people participating

Commitment:

Commitment can be flexible to suit your availability, from about 1-2 hours per week. The commitment may increase as more residents become interested in activities, but a maximum should be 4 hours per week. Ideally this volunteer will commit to a minimum of

Amy’s Place is a partnership between the Amy Winehouse Foundation and Clarion Housing, providing supported living accommodation for young women aged 18-30 in recovery from drugs, alcohol and other addictive behaviors.

As a great communicator with ‘green fingers’ you will create a calm, nurturing environment in which to support the residents to gain gardening skills and to explore the possibility of growing their own food. 

Activities

Inspire the residents to take an interest in the outdoor space at Amy’s Place and involve them in the development of a regular gardening and/or food growing club.

Help residents to develop their gardening skills and knowledge specific to growing food, through group workshops and individually tailored support, guidance and encouragement.

Commitment 

This is a flexible opportunity and volunteering times and frequency will vary depending on the volunteer’s availability and the needs of the residents. It might be every week or fortnight ideally for a minimum of 3 months.

Requirements 

This role will require us to carry out an enhanced check through the disclosure and barring service.

Support 

•  Volunteers receive a thorough induction and have access to any relevant in-house and external training
•  Reasonable travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed
• The role is based at the service in East London. The exact address cannot be given until the volunteer starts due to safety and privacy reasons

Amy’s Place is a partnership between the Amy Winehouse Foundation and Clarion Housing, providing supported living accommodation for young women aged 18-30 in recovery from drugs, alcohol and other addictive behaviors.

With training in alternative therapies such as Reiki and Sound Healing, you will support young women to improve their physical and emotional well-being in a group setting or on an individual basis.

Activities

•  Delivering Sound Healing sessions in a 1-2-1 or group basis.
•  Providing a safe, relaxing, therapeutic environment for the activity to take place.

Experience and requirements:

•  Suitable candidates need to be qualified or nearing the end of a substantial training.
•  Volunteers may be asked to have professional liability insurance.
• This role will require us to carry out an enhanced check through the disclosure and barring service.

Commitment 

Commitment can be flexible to suit your availability, from about 1-2 hours per week. Ideally this volunteer will commit to a minimum of 3 months

Support 

•  Volunteers receive a thorough induction and have access to any relevant in-house and external training
•  Reasonable travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed
• The role is based at the service in East London. The exact address cannot be given until the volunteer starts due to safety and privacy reasons

Amy’s Place is a partnership between the Amy Winehouse Foundation and Clarion Housing, providing supported living accommodation for young women aged 18-30 in recovery from drugs, alcohol and other addictive behaviors.

An enthusiastic, reliable and compassionate volunteer with good interpersonal skills and a desire to help others. The volunteer needs to hold a professional level diploma in counselling and have training and experience working with individuals with eating disorders.

Activities

• To provide therapeutic support to young women (aged 18-30) with eating disorders
• One-to-One counselling sessions will aim to support the individual to improve self-confidence, identify and resolve negative thought processes, implement constructive coping strategies and empower them to fulfil attainable life goals
• To develop and promote a positive relationship with the women within allocated caseload
• To keep up-to-date with development in the field of counselling and eating disorder therapy
• To manage appropriate professional boundaries in the relationship
• To maintain records for monitoring, evaluation and tracking purposes plus service evaluation
• To take responsibility for own professional development

Requirements

• Hold a professional level diploma in counselling
• Hold professional membership with BACP, UKCP or equivalent
• Have own regular supervision with a qualified supervisor
• Fully trained in eating disorder therapy and previous experience supporting individuals with eating disorders
• This role requires us to carry out a check through the Disclosure and Barring Service for the Enhanced DBS

Commitment 

This is a flexible opportunity and volunteering times and frequency will vary depending on the volunteer’s availability and the needs of the residents. Ideally weekly one-to-one sessions for a minimum of 3 months.

Support 

•  Volunteers receive a thorough induction and have access to any relevant in-house and external training
•  Reasonable travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed
• The role is based at the service in East London. The exact address cannot be given until the volunteer starts due to safety and privacy reasons.

Amy’s Place is a partnership between the Amy Winehouse Foundation and Clarion Housing, providing supported living accommodation for young women aged 18-30 in recovery from drugs, alcohol and other addictive behaviors.

An enthusiastic, reliable and compassionate volunteer with good interpersonal skills and a desire to help others. The volunteer must be a fully qualified Dietitian or Nutritional Therapist and have training and/or experience working with individuals with eating disorders.

Activities

• Supporting the nutritional needs of young women with health issues on a limited budget.
• Providing support with meal planning, cooking skills, food safety, and day-to-day problem solving around food and eating.
• Providing wisdom and accurate nutrition education around healthy eating for the individual.

Qualifications/ Experience

• Must be a fully qualified Dietitian or Nutritional Therapist.
• As many of the residents have eating disorders it is essential for the volunteer to have training and/or clinical experience working with individuals with eating disorders.
• Must have professional liability insurance and be a member of a professional body ie. HCPC, BANT
• This role requires us to carry out a check through the Disclosure and Barring Service for the Enhanced DBS

Commitment 

This is a flexible opportunity and volunteering times and frequency will vary depending on the volunteer’s availability and the needs of the residents. We recommend weekly one-to-one sessions for a minimum of 3 months.

Support 

•  Volunteers receive a thorough induction and have access to any relevant in-house and external training
•  Reasonable travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed
• The role is based at the service in East London. The exact address cannot be given until the volunteer starts due to safety and privacy reasons.

Amy’s Place is a partnership between the Amy Winehouse Foundation and Clarion Housing Group providing supported living accommodation for young women in recovery and receiving support with drug and alcohol issues.

A confident and well-experienced music teacher, who will support young women to develop their musical abilities, and positively encourage creative expression to help young women channel their feelings into music.

• Providing musical instrument lessons to students encompassing both theoretical and practical education.
• Developing and delivering individual session plans and documented session outcomes in order to assist each student’s personal growth
• Supporting the creativity and self-expression of the students
• Working collaboratively with other staff at Amy’s Place in order to provide the best support for each individual student
• Offering a range of skills such as; songwriting, improvisation, song interpretation for covers.

Support 

•  Volunteers receive a thorough induction and have access to any relevant in-house and external training.
•  Volunteers have a named supervisor providing day-to-day support and encouragement.
• Reasonable travel and will be reimbursed.

This is a flexible opportunity and volunteering times and frequency will vary depending on your availability and the needs of service users.  It might be every week or fortnight, 3 to 4 hours, ideally for a minimum of 3 months.

Amy’s Place is a partnership between the Amy Winehouse Foundation and Clarion Housing Group providing supported living accommodation for young women in recovery and receiving support with drug and alcohol issues.

A confident and experienced hypnotherapist, with appropriate qualifications and interest in working with clients affected by addiction. The successful applicant will be someone who can provide supportive and calming sessions tailored to the individual needs of the client to promote their physical and emotional wellbeing.

Activities

• 1:1 or group Hypnotherapy sessions for residents
• Provide a safe, relaxing, therapeutic environment for the activity to take place.
• Suitable candidates must hold a professional qualification
• Volunteers may be asked to have professional liability insurance

Support

•  Volunteers receive a thorough induction and have access to any relevant in-house and external training.
• Volunteers have a named supervisor providing day-to-day support and encouragement.

This is a flexible opportunity and volunteering times and frequency will vary depending on your availability and the needs of service users.  It might be every week or fortnight, 3 to 4 hours, ideally for a minimum of 3 months.

Share Psychotherapy (Share) is recruiting for a Chair to lead our board of trustees.

We are in an exciting phase of development, strengthening our core clinical team, improving administrative and business systems and solidifying our financial position. We want to build upon our position as a centre of excellence in psychotherapy, by significantly increasing engagement of users, and to make an even bigger contribution to improving mental health in Sheffield.

The Chair of the Board will provide leadership as we develop and grow. Using your skills in leadership, communication, integrity and openness, you will work alongside the other trustees on the board to drive the ambitious vision for Share’s future and guide the staff and large volunteer base. The following areas represent the main elements of the role. Key activities that will usually be the responsibility of the Chair are:

· Lead with the Board the strategic and sustainable development the organization

· Chair formal board meetings and the annual AGM

· Ensure that trustees comply with their duties and the charity is well governed and all aspects of financial, corporate and clinical governance are maintained 

· Act as a spokesperson and advocate for the charity

· Be a proactive communicator and embrace a participatory leadership style

· Line manage and provide support to senior staff

The Board holds quarterly formal meetings (usually online), intervening monthly informal sessions and provides general oversight of the work of Share. The commitment as Chair is approximately 3-4 days per month.

We currently have a co-chair job share arrangement which has worked well for the organisation and the individuals holding the post. The board would be open to another co-chair arrangement and there is the opportunity to job share with one of our existing chairs, either as a permanent arrangement or for an introductory period.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Astrid Walker Bourne

Would you like to join the leadership of one of the most successful archaeological charities in the UK?

We are recruiting to fill vacancies on our Board of Trustees.

About the organisation 

Oxford Archaeology (OA) is a registered charity and a leader in developer-led archaeology with a mission to advance the understanding of humanity's shared history through archaeological research to create public benefit. For over 50 years, OA has combined financial resilience with exceptional expertise, creating a vibrant research environment, regional business strengths, and strong commitment to dissemination and public engagement. With offices in Oxford, Cambridge, and Lancaster, OA carries out high-profile projects across the UK, shaping archaeological practice while engaging communities in discovering their past.

As one of the largest archaeological companies in the UK, OA works on major projects of all types, from housing to infrastructure, that cover all periods, from the Palaeolithic to the 20th century. The organisation also undertakes national surveys and research projects that contribute to shaping policy on heritage management, rewilding, and biodiversity. Its collaborative approach and adaptability have enabled OA to seize important commercial opportunities by establishing a number of successful joint ventures for nationally important infrastructure projects, including HS2, Sizewell C, and several National Highways schemes. 

OA’s charitable remit to create public benefit is firmly at the heart of all of its work. Archaeology offers a unique way to build a sense of place and connect diverse communities in today’s dynamic society. By collaborating with businesses, academia, local government, and other charities, OA maximizes archaeology’s potential for positive social impact, bridging communities and the past through storytelling and hands-on engagement. The Knowledge Hub was created to make OA’s research, reports, and publications freely available to all and it will continue growing, using all the potential of digital tools to make archaeology more approachable and accessible. 

About the role

This is a very exciting time to join the Board. The sector is experiencing great change, driven by the many opportunities to work on major infrastructure projects as well as the expanding housebuilding programme.  OA is currently developing a new strategy to take us into 2025-30 that will shape our role in the sector and the archaeological profession, and we are investing in our internal systems and processes to support these ambitions.

We are seeking two new trustees to join our board in late 2024/early 2025. Current trustees are mainly from the heritage sector, especially from professional practice and academia. We want to extend the range of trustee skills to reflect the developments in the sector and the wider economy. While an interest in the heritage sector is important we will consider a wide range of professional backgrounds and life experience in order to bring new perspectives, energy and creativity to our board.

We are particularly looking for people who have experience in any of the following areas:

1. Management of major infrastructure projects.
2. Contract/commercial management in the following sectors: Construction, House Building, Utilities, Renewable Energy.
3. Financial management and planning, including oversight of annual audited accounts and organisational risk management.
4. Corporate governance and compliance with UK Company and Charity law.

5. Appreciation of disruptive technologies and Cybersecurity.

What to expect from the trustee role

Our Board of trustees is responsible for the charity Oxford Archaeology, for its strategy, finances and for overseeing compliance and operations. The Board works closely with the executive team who manage a staff of over 400 people.

The Board meets formally 4-5 times a year, with additional meetings and site visits as necessary.   Sub-groups of the Board may meet separately to progress specific initiatives.

Expenses are paid to Trustees to enable them to attend in person meetings.

All new trustees will receive an induction, and there are opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of the business through meetings with staff and visits to ongoing projects.

How to apply:

If you are interested in the role and would like to know more, please follow the link for more information:

Trustee | Oxford Archaeology

To apply please send a CV with a covering letter and “Application for Trustee position” in the subject line outlining:

• Why you would like to join the Board of OA
• The skills and experience that you would bring to the Board

The deadline for applications is 6th December. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to an in person interview on 10th December.

If you feel that you don’t meet the current recruitment categories but would like to be kept informed of future opportunities please let us know.

The Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) is a thriving charity both in the UK and globally. Its unique purpose is giving back to nurses and midwives in recognition of the enormous contribution they make to society.The Treasurer role is vital to FNF, ensuring that the financial affairs of the organisation are both legal and constitutional. 

In return, FNF offers our Trustees networking opportunities with our inspiring alumni and partners from all parts of the health and care sectors.  In addition, our Trustees can attend our prestigious annual Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service which is held in the beautiful Westminster Abbey. 

Role Description

Position: Treasurer (Honorary Officer and Trustee)
Reports to: Chair of the Board of Directors
Location: London
Remuneration: The role of Treasurer is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed
Time Commitment: Four Board meetings and four Finance & Investment Committee meetings per year. Attendance at the annual Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service. Attendance at annual Presentation of Scholar Certificates.

The Treasurer is also expected to have regular meetings with the Chief Operating Officer (COO), and to remain in regular contact with the charity’s auditors and other stakeholders as required.

Objective

The Treasurer is responsible for overseeing the financial affairs of the Charity and ensuring they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice. You will ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place. You will report to the Board and the annual general meeting on the financial position of the organisation. You will oversee the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and audits. In partnership with the FNF Team, the Treasurer (with COO) are responsible for the preparation of the annual financial review and accounts for approval by the Board and AGM.

Principle Areas of Responsibility

Objectives and Personal Development

• Be aware of and discharge the responsibilities of a Trustee of a Charity and a Director of a Company
• Contribute to strategic target setting and monitor performance to ensure consistency with the values of the Foundation and support the Charity to meet its charitable objectives
• Provide financial leadership to the Charity and its Board, ensuring that it has maximum impact for its beneficiaries
• Ensure the Board regularly reviews financial risks and associated opportunities, and satisfies itself that controls and systems are in place to manage and mitigate risks and take advantage of opportunities
• With the COO and members of the Finance & Investment Committee ensure financial accountability of the Board in fulfilling its duties to maintain the sound financial health of the Charity
• Represent the Trustees on any subsidiary trading company Board.
• Work within all agreed policies adopted by the Charity
• Ensure that the Charity’s financial strategy supports initiatives that promote diversity, equity and inclusion
• Work with the Board and FNF team to create a compassionate and inclusive environment, encouraging diverse perspectives to contribute to innovation and ideas

Efficiency and Effectiveness

• Chair meetings of the Finance and Investment Committee effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to decision-making processes
• Provide direction to the Board on financial policies and strategic developments
• Monitor actions to ensure that financial decisions taken at meetings are implemented
• Work closely with the Charity’s auditors.
• Willingness to contribute to the continuous development of the Board (and FNF team) on financial issues

Relationship with the Chief Executive and Finance Team

• Establish and build a strong, effective and constructive working relationship with the CEO and the COO
• Ensure regular contact with the Finance Manager and develop and maintain a constructive and supportive relationship to enable open and safe discussion about concerns, worries and challenges
• Provide non-executive support to the COO
• Liaise with the CEO to maintain an overview of the Charity’s financial affairs, providing support and direction as necessary

Additional Information

The above list is indicative only and not exhaustive. The Treasurer will be expected to perform any additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

• Strategic vision and an ability to think creatively, contributing to long term sustainable growth of the organisation.
• Sound, independent judgement and the ability to challenge constructively.
• The intellectual capacity to grasp issues outside personal experience and communicate opinions and contribute to discussions around such issues.
• High level numeracy, with the ability to understand budgets and charity finance.
• The willingness to act in the best interests of the charity and comply with the Nolan Principles of Public Life (Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honest and Leadership).
• The willingness to devote necessary time and effort to being a Trustee
• Commitment to live FNF values in decision making, leadership and collaboration
• A proactive, solution focussed approach to promoting inclusive ways of working
• A collaborative leader, open to diverse perspectives and an advocate for innovation

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

Experience

• A good understanding of financial management and accounting
• A strong business and financial acumen
• Strategic leadership at Executive level within an organisation
• Knowledge of the charity sector is essential
• Successful track record of achievement throughout career
• Representing and championing an organisation
• Proven experience in building strong effective relationships with team members and with diverse stakeholders

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of the charitable objects, mission and priorities of the Foundation and an ability to engage with them.
• Knowledge of the Foundation and its work and commitment to its ethos and mission
• Sound understanding of good governance of charities.

Tenure

The Treasurer will serve a one year tenure in the first instance, subject to an extension for an additional 2 terms (of 3 years).