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Will you share your counselling or psychotherapy skills as a child & young person's (CYP) counsellor or therapist to join an online counselling service for young patients with a pain condition (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome)? We’re supporting patients, relatives, partners and carers affected by a debilitating condition; Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).
We're looking for qualified paediatric/child & young person counsellors, psychotherapists or psychologists ideally with some experience of working with chronic pain patients, who may want to volunteer their skills supporting our young service users and help develop a psychological support service.
As a Volunteer Child/Young Person's Counsellor/Therapist you’ll be providing remote online counselling/therapy support services to young people aged 5 to 18 who are vulnerable, many of whom are isolated and in need of mental health services. You’ll be providing one-to-one counselling sessions online or by phone. With your recognised counselling qualifications and experience you will be an asset to our small charity and to our young services users. We will also consider therapists who are in need of a placement.
Depending on your qualifications, skills and experience, volunteer child counsellors / therapists provide person centred counselling (general talking counselling), integrative, pluralistic including or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), ACT and EMDR for young CRPS patients.
We are needing to expand this service to support our young clients as it has rapidly received a high number of referrals. People can be referred both by health or legal professionals as well as having parents/guardians referring them to the service.
In this role you’ll be able to develop your paediatric counselling skills, organisation, communication and team working skills. If you have experience in younger children please do get in touch.
Most importantly you’ll be providing essential services that help make sure no one has to face CRPS alone. Be the hope for CRPS.
What the role involves
This role may vary depending on needs, but is likely to include:
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Undertake a child client assessments, followed by person-centred counselling (via Zoom or phone) to our clients, offering up to 20 one hour (or 45 mins age dependant) sessions for each client plus 4 assessments
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Providing one-to-one therapy sessions to young patients aged 5-18 (we will consider therapists who can only support primary or secondary school age)
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Update our database with the client’s basic information and session attendance
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Maintain succinct, relevant session notes and store these securely
- Attending and participating in meetings
- Project monitoring, creating, reporting and outcomes evaluation procedures
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Attend CPD training to ensure your knowledge stays current
- Participating in regular meetings with the Clinical Lead
- Maintaining client confidentiality, upholding data protection and equal opportunities principle
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Attend monthly Supervision to ensure safe working practices
We can support you to develop the skills you need for this role, including an induction. You will have a chance to discuss your role and any additional needs with us.
What you need for this role
Essential
- Be a member of one of the recognised organisations (see below)
- Level 4 Diploma level qualifications as a minimum, Degree or Masters in Paediatric Counselling, Counselling/Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, Play Therapy, Dance & Movement Psychotherapy or Art Therapy
- Minimum of 100 hours supervised
- Proof of professional indemnity insurance annually - we may consider paying this as an expense but commitment to the charity is required
- A valid DBS certificate (enhanced version), which is less than three years old and renewed every three years (the charity can provide where necessary)
- Able to keep people’s personal data safe
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Willing and able to provide counselling via Zoom from a private location with a stable WiFi connection
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Able to support a minimum of 2 child or young clients a week, being two hours of your time for counselling sessions plus time for administration. We ideally hope you to offer the charity a commitment of six months.
Desirable
- Personal or professional Knowledge or experience of chronic pain or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Previous experience as a chronic pain or CRPS paediatric counsellor or psychologist
- Committed to our values
- Willing to develop skills and experience
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Effective administration skills, planning and organisation skills
- Approachable, presentable, enthusiastic
We welcome trained paediatric counsellors, child therapists and counselling/clinical psychologists who are willing to give their time to support our valuable work.
Once we’ve assessed your application, you may be invited for interview. If you are successful, we will arrange for you to have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service DBS or Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.
Recognised Organisations
- British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP)
- British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP)
- Complimentary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)
- General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR)
- British Society for Clinical Hypnotherapists (BSCH)
- National Council for Hypnotherapists (NCH)
- United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
- The National Hypnotherapy Society (HS)
- National Counselling Society (NCS)
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- The Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy (APHP)
- National Register of Hypnotherapists & Psychotherapists (NRHP)
Making a difference
What impact will the opportunity have?
You will join the charity during a critical and challenging period as the service is rapidly expanding and your expert knowledge and experience will be invaluable to our success. You will have a key role in not only developing a counselling service for younger clients but also ensure we provide counselling services and mental health support to our young child CRPS patients who are in need of our support and inclusion on a regular basis. With your help we will expand our support and mental health services to ensure our service users receive mental health support that they may not have been offered.
What's in it for you as the volunteer?
You would be a part of our small, friendly, forward-thinking charity team, focused on reaching people affected by this rare, painful and debilitating chronic pain condition and to provide them with psychological support whether they are patients, their partner, relatives, friends or carers. As this service is continually developing, you would have a key role in developing a young person counselling programme and to complement our support services that we offer. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a real difference in a child's life which is already isolated and painful, who may not have received any psychological support.
To drive change for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) & ensure people whose lives have been touched by this condition are not alone.
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Could you use your social media, marketing and communications experience to raise the profile of a small charity? Help us to increase our social media presence and engagement, generate greatr content and help promote existing activities.
Our charity delivers a range of awareness campaigns and support services to patients, relatives, partners and carers who have been affected by a poorly understood pain condition; Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). We are looking for 2 experienced social media and communications volunteers who are able to develop posts and campaigns from design to inception, create fresh and engaging content, increase engagement and to increase awareness of the charity and of the condition we represent.
Even though we are a small organisation we have big ideas and would like to draw on your experience in the communications world to help the charity deliver engaging content and communications to help us spread our aims and message to all our audience.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Engagement: Help increase engagement, improve the number of followers/likes, create & execute a content calendar
- Content Creation: Produce fresh, branded and engaging content for our social media channels
- Graphics: Prepare graphics and text for sharing across channels
- Strategy: Help develop a social media strategy
- Engage with our followers and encourage interaction
- Manage and maintain social media channels on a regular basis
- Support charity campaigns, marketing, events and fundraising activities by promoting them on our social media feeds
- Use your creative skills to devise strategies to engage, grow, and widen our target audiences
- Develop publicity materials and communication techniques for social media to raise awareness of our chronic condition
You will be with a small team of volunteers who will provide an overview of our existing social media content, our brand and how we have approached our social media content to date.
Experience
We are looking for a volunteer who has experience in:
- Different types of marketing and communications media, including electronic and social media
- Writing and editing marketing content for social media platforms including Facebook, X, Pinterest, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn (especially TikTok, Instagram Reels & posts and YouTube)
- Building strategies to increase social media following and /or build fundraising or awareness campaigns
- Developing a coherent brand voice for social media, from content creation to community interactions
- Using and setting up tools such as Buffer, Canva etc
- Creating and executing content calendars to help plan social media activity
Skills Required
- Excellent written communication skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Creative writing and design abilities
- Good computer and digital skills
- Enthusiasm for communications and marketing and willingness to learn
- Ability to quickly understand the needs of our team / organisation / users
- Ability to transform small snippets of information into interesting and engaging stories suitable for X, Facebook, Instagram etc.
- Understands the resource constraints of a small charity and is able to work with these
- Open to feedback
- An interest in helping Burning Nights CRPS Support achieve its aims
- Good organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and able to work as part of a team
What Difference You Will Make
You will join the charity during a critical and challenging period and your expert knowledge and experience will be invaluable to our success. You will have a key role in ensuring we can maintain our support services and become a sustainable charity to allow us to fulfil our aims.
Benefits
You would be a part of our small, friendly and forward-thinking charity team, focused on reaching people who may not have heard about the charity or about the condition. You would have a key role in developing a socoal media strategy for a small charity. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a real difference to a rare condition.
You will further develop your communication skills, gain PR and marketing experience and develop your social media skills.
This is a remote volunteering role, volunteering from your own home.
To drive change for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) & ensure people whose lives have been touched by this condition are not alone.
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About Roots Academy
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.
Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 1,800 students across the UK.
Role Summary
As part of teaching at Roots, instructors are supplied with many teaching resources to help them teach the Roots way, such as instructor slides, teaching notes and walk-through videos.
Your role at Roots is to produce well-curated teaching notes, to ensure instructors understand the content and know exactly what is being taught.
Key tasks
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Assessing the current standard of teacher note
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Taking on the role of editor/proofreader of all academic content
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Have a keen eye for detail such as grammar, language and punctuation
What we’re looking for
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Has a keen eye for detail
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Has experience in copy editing
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Able to prioritise and organise workload
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Has some experience in assessing the quality of educational material
What we have to offer
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Be part of a team of 100+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
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Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
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Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
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Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.
Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.
We teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to students across the UK and beyond.
Unify Giving is a revolutionary platform empowering direct donations to individuals experiencing homelessness. Our goals is to increase transparency, accountability, and the overall impact of charitable giving and create a more equitable and compassionate world by connecting donors directly with those in need.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Payments/Stripe/Stripe Connect Specialist to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a critical role in ensuring seamless and secure payment processing for our platform. You will be responsible for integrating and managing Stripe Connect within the Unify Giving app, optimising payment flows, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain seamless payment processing integrations using Stripe Connect.
- Optimise payment flows to minimise friction and maximize transaction success rates.
- Collaborate with engineers and product managers to implement new payment features and functionalities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve payment-related issues.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends and best practices in payment processing.
- Bonus: Experience with software development or a strong technical aptitude will be highly valued.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in payment processing, with a strong understanding of Stripe Connect.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Passion for making a positive social impact.
- Bonus: Experience with software development or a strong technical aptitude.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those in need.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,
Connecting donors directly with individuals expriencing homelessness.
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The Southover Partnership
The Southover Partnership (“Southover” or the “School”) is an independent special needs day school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder and other complex needs. It is situated on three sites in the London boroughs of Brent, Barnet and Enfield. All pupils have education, health and care plans (EHCP) and are placed by a wide range of local authorities. Typically, the pupils placed at the School have significantly disrupted educational histories.
The work at Southover is underpinned by the principles of attachment theory. The School follows a small school model because we believe it delivers the best outcomes for our students. This means each school community gets to deeply know and understand its members and gives students the opportunity to be more directly involved in their own education. It allows the different school sites to serve as pupils’ primary attachment, and therefore build up a trusting relationship with others and eventually society. The aim is to deliver a truly personalised and holistic education experience for all our pupils.
Specific responsibilities
1.Provide oversight and support to the School Business Manager, together with the Chair and the Executive Headteacher.
2.Chair the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.
3.Review and report on Southover’s financial performance to ensure the safeguarding of organisational assets and its short- and long-term viability.
4.Oversee the financial implications of strategic plans, annual budgets, risk management and financial management reports, explaining technical aspects in plain language.
5.Propose and implement an ongoing review of Southover’s financial and risk policies.
6.Ensure there is an effective external and internal audit function.
7.Act as sounding board and finance professional to the non-finance board members, while reminding each trustee of their own responsibilities in this area.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
• Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to the charity/school, its strategic objectives and cause.
• Exhibit strong inter-personal and relationship building abilities.
• Demonstrate empathy, tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively.
• Strong networking capabilities that can be utilised for the benefit of the charity/school.
• Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to commit time to conduct the role well, including travel and attending events, functions, meetings etc as appropriate out of office hours.
Experience
Essential
• Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation
• Successful track record of achievement through their career
• Experience of working with or as part of a Board of Trustees
• Extensive experience of managing financial statements (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow) as FD or CFO of an organisation with revenue >£4m
• Significant experience of chairing meetings and events
• Experience of handling sensitive and confidential issues
Desirable
• Experience as a school governor
• Experience of charity governance
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, internal financial controls and systems, fraud prevention
• A professional accountancy qualification
• Knowledge and understanding of corporate and charity governance.
• Good understanding of the Charity Commission’s guidance in respect of Charity finances
• An approachable personality with the desire to meet with people from a range of different communities and disciplines.
Desirable
• Knowledge and understanding of the education sector.
• Understanding of the regulatory frameworks and governance of schools (and what it means to be both a school and a charity)
• Knowledge and experience of charity finance
• A good understanding of the key issues facing Southover and/or any SEN provider.
Terms of Office
The Chair will serve a three-year term, eligible for re appointment at the end of one term of office for one additional term only i.e. a maximum of 6 years.
Yes, document attached
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Chair of Governors & Trustee – Education Specialist
We are looking for a skilled educationalist to become a Chair of Governors & Trustee to drive impactful change for leading charity.
Position: Chair of Governors & Trustee - Education Specialist
Location: North of England (with travel for Board meetings)
Expenses: Unremunerated, however reasonable expenses will be paid.
Are you passionate about transforming lives and making a lasting impact? This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in the governance of a leading charity that empowers individuals with sight loss and other disabilities to achieve greater independence and fulfilment.
About the Role:
This charity, with over 185 years of heritage, is seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to join its Board of Trustees and Chair their board of Governors. As Chair of Governors and Trustee, you will contribute your expertise to oversee the implementation of the strategic plan, provide valuable advice to the senior leadership team, and ensure the organisation continues to deliver on its life-changing mission.
This is a voluntary position that offers an unparalleled opportunity to develop your leadership skills, expand your professional network, and give back in a meaningful way.
What We Are Looking For:
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with a strong background in education and an understanding of OFSTED standards. You will:
- Offer strategic guidance while assessing organisational risks.
- Commit time to attend Trustee Board meetings and contribute effectively to discussions.
- Demonstrate good, independent judgment and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team.
- Embody the charity’s values: being informed, sharing, proactive, inspiring, compassionate, and empowering.
- Knowledge or experience of physical or learning disabilities is desirable but not essential.
Your Impact:
You will directly influence initiatives such as:
- Specialist education programmes empowering young adults with special needs to achieve their goals.
- Innovative arts and crafts centres fostering creativity and social inclusion.
- Sight loss support services that transform lives.
Our client is committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals with visual impairments, disabilities, or relevant lived experiences.
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Shannon Trust Volunteer Network - Volunteer Hub Administrator
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy and numeracy?
Volunteers are essential to Shannon Trust and bring their energy, ideas and skills to train mentors in prisons, support learners in the community and enhance our business support team.
The role
Our volunteers nurture the growth of the Shannon Trust. We are looking for a volunteer to provide remote administrational support to our volunteers and staff in using our volunteer management system, Assemble.
Training
Shannon Trust provides a wide range of training for volunteers. You will be expected to attend some mandatory training for new volunteers via our online learning platform. You will also be provided with some 1 to 1 training specific to the role. The training will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of the values and visions of the charity and practical support for your role. You will also be required to attend quarterly reviews with the relevant Volunteer Network Lead to support you on an ongoing basis.
Volunteer benefits
Induction training and ongoing training, support and development in the role, flexible working, recognition for your contribution and reimbursement of expenses where applicable. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to be a part of the organisation.
We welcome volunteer applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions.
Closing date: Sunday 9 February 2025 midnight
Interview date: Thursday 13 February 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
UK-based peacebuilding charity seeks programme interns to become actively involved in programmes, providing meaningful assistance to the organisation as it carries out its mission.
Concordis International is a UK registered charity which runs peacebuilding programmes in Central African Republic, Cameroon, Chad, Sudan and South Sudan.
Our vision is for every community affected by armed conflict to have the resources they need to manage future conflicts peacefully. Concordis works alongside those involved in or affected by armed conflict, helping them find workable solutions that address the root causes of conflict and contribute to lasting peace and economic development. We’re committed to finding solutions that benefit women as well as men, young and old, those in armed groups as well as those who chose not to take up arms, national governments as well as civil society.
Concordis welcomes applications from potential interns who have:
- An interest in peacebuilding at a conceptual level and a curiosity about how it works in practice
- A relevant masters degree in international relations, development studies, conflict analysis or similar (some of our interns work with us while completing their masters)
- Professional level French and English (Arabic would be a bonus)
Position: Programme Intern
Location: Working from home (interns are welcome to join team meetings when in London)
Duration: 6 months, minimum three days per week. Working hours can be flexible and we are able to accommodate different time zones.
Remuneration: Volunteer; there is no salary or stipend, but Concordis will reimburse reasonable expenses including a small daily lunch allowance of £5/day.
Training: Concordis will ensure interns receive a high level of relevant experience, including training from senior members of staff
Closing date: 16th February 2025
Start date: mid-end March 2025
Reporting to: Programme Development Manager & Operations Manager
Overview: Programme interns work directly with the Concordis programme teams on all aspects of designing, implementing and evaluating peacebuilding programmes. The main areas of work in which interns are involved include research, conflict analysis, media reviews and report writing. Interns monitor international and regional institutions and grant making organisations for funding opportunities. Programme interns may also be asked to acquire new skills or to work with new technology and will be expected to take their turn in tasks such as monitoring the security of teams on the road.
Concordis seeks to build relationships of trust and respect, considering this to be at the heart of successful peace processes. The work of all members of the Concordis team is required to conform to and advance such an approach.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Your internship role within Concordis will be shaped by what is happening on Concordis programmes during the six months you spend with the organisation and by your interests, experience and abilities. As a team, we rely on each member to contribute their skills to our work and we will look to make the most of what you have to offer, while at the same time giving you opportunities to develop new skills and to challenge yourself.
You may be asked to carry out research and analysis into countries in which we are active, guided by our research managers and following our research methodology. Your role may include assisting with the development of project proposals, monitoring international news outlets and researching potential new project areas. You may be asked to help with monitoring and evaluating our programmes, working with the programme managers and programme officers to understand and capture results from our programme activities.
You may also be required to give practical, logistical and administrative support to the programme team to which you are allocated, including helping to set up data collection systems, analysing the data collected, preparing and sharing reports, liaising with project partners, preparing for dialogue or training sessions, translating peacebuilding material and taking notes at internal and external meetings.
You will attend team meetings and programme update meetings where you will hear from the Director of Programmes and other members of the programme teams, giving you the chance to understand what is happening on the programmes and to ask questions about any aspect of peacebuilding.
You will be asked to research sources of funding and may be involved in drafting applications for funding, including generating ideas for new programmes that meet the needs of communities and donors.
You may be required to attend external meetings, seminars and conferences and to contribute to website and social media content. You will be given opportunities and time to attend virtual training on peacebuilding and related topics. You will be asked to be part of the Security Monitoring rota whereby we take turns to track the movements of the in-field staff. This does include occasional weekend working.
The internships are designed to give you concrete experience in research, programme management and funding within the international development sector.
The role will require you to work virtually with our UK team, with programme teams in one or more of the countries in which Concordis operates and with your fellow interns. If you live in or are visiting London, we will be delighted to welcome you to join some team meetings in person.
Concordis works alongside those involved in or affected by armed conflict, helping them find workable solutions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Specification: Chief Executive
Location: Remote (UK-based), with occasional travel to Uganda.
Commitment: Part-time, voluntary position. Approx 6-8 hours a month
Overview:
The CEO will provide strategic leadership to a UK-registered charity focused on delivering impactful education initiatives in Uganda as well as professional training to vulnerable young adults in Uganda, enabling them to escape extreme poverty through gaining employable skills. This person will drive the charity’s vision, oversee operations, and ensure sustainable growth and funding.
This person will work with a dedicated team who have been with the charity for many years plus the trustees (three of which are the originating members) who are still devoted in supporting in an advisory function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Strategy: Develop and execute the charity's strategic plan, ensuring alignment with its mission. To ensure that the charity’s values, ethos and policies are consistently implemented. The Chief Executive is expected to participate in or lead a trip to inspect our international operations at least biennially. All major expenses will be paid by the charity.
- Governance: Work closely with the Board of Trustees to maintain compliance with UK charity regulations.
- Management: To run the charity efficiently and effectively by ensuring that the charity has an appropriate management structure and management systems in order to fulfil its strategic objectives and to carry out its work. To ensure that the charity is aware of best practice and that it constantly works to achieve this within the constraints laid down by the trustees and resources available
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and local communities.
- Risk Management: To ensure that the major risks to which the charity is exposed are reviewed regularly by the board and the executive team, systems have been established to mitigate these risks, and a risk analysis is automatically carried out when taking on new work or proposing new work to the board
Key Skills & Attributes:
- Proven leadership experience, ideally in the charity or education sector.
- Strong strategic and operational planning skills.
- Exceptional communication and fundraising abilities.
- Experience in cross-cultural collaboration; knowledge of Ugandan context is a plus.
- Passion for education and international development.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on education and communities in Uganda
- Expenses paid trips to Uganda
- Flexible working arrangements with a dedicated and passionate team.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter outlining their suitability for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING OFFICER (DSO)
The Job Holder must have appropriate experience to undertake this role. The Job Holder may be invited to join the Board of Trustees, but this is not mandatory in order to fulfil the role.
Remuneration: The role of DSO is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed.
Location: Home based
Time commitment: Attending 4/5 Trustee Board meetings per year and regular liaison with the trustees. Additionally, the DSO is expected to participate in meetings of the Executive Committee, if requested to attend.
Reporting to: Board of Trustees
Objective: As the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) you will act as the main source of support, advice and expertise for safeguarding in LNBP.
Duties to include the following, but these may be amended or updated in accordance with Project needs:
- To advise and support the Trustees in developing and establishing our organisation’s approach to safeguarding Children, Young People & Vulnerable Adults.
- To act as the main point of contact in the Project on matters relating to Child, Young Person & Vulnerable Adult Protection.
- To act as the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) and be the initial recipient of any concerns in the context of safeguarding.
- To manage safeguarding concerns, allegations or incidents reported to your organisation.
- To provide safeguarding advice and support to Project skippers and other personnel.
- To play a lead role in maintaining and reviewing LNBP’s policy and procedures for safeguarding.
- To advise on training needs and development, providing training or facilitate training where appropriate
- To manage referrals to key safeguarding agencies (e.g. social services or police) of any incidents or allegations of abuse and harm.
All role holders within LNBP are bound by the rules detailed by the Data Protection Act.
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.
CHAIRPERSON
Remuneration: The role of Chair is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed (e.g. attending the LNBP Annual AGM which is currently held during the Crick Boat Show at which LNBP has a presence).
Location: Home based
Time commitment: Attending 4/5 Trustee Board meetings per year and regular liaison with the other trustees. Additionally, the Chair is expected to participate in meetings of the Executive Committee (planned to meet 5/6 times per year going forward).
Reporting to: Board of Trustees
Role Description:
Objective
The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Committee to account for the Charity’s mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. He or she will act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity in partnership with the other trustees and Executive Committee members.
Principal Responsibilities
Strategic leadership
- Provide leadership to the charity and its Board, ensuring that the Charity has maximum impact for its beneficiaries
- Ensure that Trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the Charity
- Ensure that the Board operates within its charitable objectives and provides a clear strategic direction for the Charity
- Ensure that the Board is able to regularly review major risks and associated opportunities, and satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities and manage and mitigate the risks
- Ensure that the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the charity, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability
Governance
- Ensure that the governance arrangements are working in the most effective way for the Charity
- Ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place and are reviewed at appropriate intervals, and contribute to the production of the Annual Report and Accounts
- Encourage positive change where appropriate and address and resolve any conflicts within the Board
- Aim to ensure that the Board of Trustees is regularly refreshed and incorporates the right balance of skills, knowledge and experience needed to govern
External Relations
- Act as an ambassador for the charity, and contribute to LNBP newsletters
- Facilitate change and address any potential conflict with external stakeholders
Efficiency and Effectiveness
- Chair meetings of the Board of Trustees effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision-making process
- Ensure that Trustees are fully engaged and that decisions are taken in the best, long-term interests of the Charity and that the Board takes collective ownership
Person Specification
To fulfil this role it is NOT a requisite requirement that the person has detailed knowledge of narrowboats or the canal system.
In addition to the qualities required of a Trustee of the charity, the Chair must also meet the following requirements:-
Personal Qualities
- Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to the charity, its strategic objectives and cause
- Exhibit strong inter-personal and relationship building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role
- Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively
- Ability to commit time to conduct the role well
Desirable Experience
- Experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees
- Experience of chairing meetings and events
Knowledge and skills
- Broad knowledge and understanding of charity governance and finance issues
- Leadership skills and ability to bring people together
Term
The charity’s Chair will serve a three-year term to be eligible for reappointment for one additional term.
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.
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Africa Access Water
Africa Access Water was founded to address the critical issues of rural poverty, food insecurity, and limited access to water infrastructure that stifles economic growth in Africa’s underserved communities. By leveraging sustainable water solutions such as solar powered water infrastructure and systems, we aim to transform poor community communal land into productive hubs that drive rural economies. Our innovative model integrates solar powered water infrastructure development with agricultural systems, enabling year-round food production and income generation. This is evident from our pilot project in Zambia.
Fundraising Officer
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
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Fundraising Strategy: Develop and implement a diversified fundraising strategy, including grants, donor networks, and innovative financing models to support the organization’s mission.
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Online and Recurring Donors: Build a strong network of individual donors through the online donation platform, encouraging one-time and recurring contributions with targeted campaigns and impactful storytelling.
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Foundation Partnerships: Identify and secure grants from foundations for unrestricted funding and program-specific needs, fostering long-term relationships with key donors.
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Sustainability Funding: Develop strategies to secure funds for sustainability initiatives like a commercial farm and a water drilling rig through social enterprises, partnerships, and investments.
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Branding and Messaging: Collaborate with the team to ensure alignment between fundraising messages and the organization’s bold branding and transformative goals.
This role ensures Africa Access Water’s financial sustainability and growth by leveraging online platforms, donor networks, and partnerships to transform lives through sustainable solar powered water infrastructure and solutions for productive use, food security, increased income and improved livelihoods.
Weekly Time Commitment
7-9 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
3-5 months
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Africa Access Water
We equip rural communities in Zambia and Africa with solar-powered water infrastructure and systems for productive use, food security, and socio-economic development.
Africa Access Water is committed to addressing several critical social and environmental challenges that disproportionately affect rural communities across Zambia and Africa using one model.
Strategy Consultant
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
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Finalizing the Strategic Plan: Refine the 2025-2028 draft strategy, setting actionable objectives, and aligning with the organization’s mission and vision.
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Strategic Alignment: Ensure the plan prioritizes core goals such as solar-powered water solutions, food security, and socio-economic development.
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Sustainability and Growth: Integrate strategies for sustainability, including establishing a commercial farm, acquiring a water drilling rig, and diversifying funding streams.
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Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop a framework to track progress, measure impact, and adjust the strategy as needed.
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Strategic Partnerships: Identify opportunities for impactful partnerships to expand reach and enhance outcomes.
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Advocacy and Positioning: Strengthen Africa Access Water’s position as a leader in sustainable water solutions across Africa.
This role will ensure the strategy is actionable, ambitious, and aligned with Africa Access Water’s transformative vision.
Weekly Time Commitment
7-9 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
1-2 months
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Kurapa Moyo
At Kurapa Moyo, we address the critical gaps in mental health and wellness advocacy across Africa, focusing on the unique challenges faced by youth, women, and marginalized communities. Our mission is to cultivate a culture of care and resilience, breaking barriers to wellness and inspiring sustainable change.
At Kurapa Moyo, we believe that healing and resilience grow through intentional community, education, and advocacy. Our solution focuses on creating accessible, transformative programs and spaces that empower individuals and communities to address mental health challenges effectively.
Financial Wellness Coach
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
Kurapa Moyo is dedicated to making holistic wellness services accessible to African women. We believe in fostering sustainable joy and healing by connecting people with trusted wellness practitioners. To this end, we are launching a wellness hotline initiative.
We are seeking a financial wellness coach who is willing to provide free sessions to help individuals improve their financial literacy. In this role, you will be spending between 2 - 4 hours weekly, supporting our community as they book you directly on your calendar. You will be required to submit a monthly report of your sessions and feedback to help us improve the offering as well as support you better.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Weekly Time Commitment
4-6 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
6+ months
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Social Media experts and enthusiasts needed. If you enjoy the positive impact social media can have in our world, and want to help improve it: We need you! Are you concerned about our world’s future? You can have a positive impact and meet people Internationally, from your home, as you have a spare hour here and there each month.
As an online “ At Home” Volunteer, you will be working with people from a wide variety of countries and cultures, all believing in passing on the right to basic education, the importance of cultural exchange, and giving voice to the voiceless.
The Position: We ask Volunteers to contribute a minimum of one hour a month. Within our Media Division we are seeking Volunteers with an expertise or a love for social media in all its platforms and aspects. Whether as a social media tech, researcher, graphic designer, manager, YouTuber, editor or writer. You will be working with volunteers from a variety of countries, cultures and backgrounds, Learning from each other what works best in their communities and countries.
IHF Overview
The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is a 501 c3 International Non- profit, founded in 2001. Our two-fold mission is (1) to Educate marginalized children—activating their highest potential and nurturing healthy, loving communities around them. The happiness of our worlds children rises above all political and religious differences; And equates to the quality of our worlds happiness tomorrow. — (2) to Educate global citizens through communication and real life experiences, (online and in person), about the realities of marginalized communities; while teaching practical skills in aiding needed efforts, thus giving voice to the voiceless.
For over twenty years, IHF has offered children and adults (from young through retirement) venues for learning and safely practicing leadership skills.
IHF is a unique organization. It believes in absolute transparency and functions almost entirely through the efforts of its hundreds of unpaid volunteers from all over the world. Our volunteers give their time, skills, energy, and love, working toward a better world for all, one child, one human, at a time. We believe caring, quiet growth produces deep healthy roots.