Remote Volunteer Roles

Volunteer opportunity to help keep White Ribbon Aliiance UK's websites relevant, engaging and user-friendly to support our mission to improve maternal and reproductive health. 

Role Description 

Role: Website Management Volunteer (Volunteer, unpaid)

Supported by: Movement Director and other roles  

About White Ribbon Alliance UK: We prioritise the eradication of gender-based violence and the promotion of gender equity in sexual and reproductive health and rights, especially for marginalised and underrepresented communities. We enable access to unbiased and evidenced-based resources, education, and support for women, girls, and trans individuals. We influence healthcare professionals, hospital systems, policy makers, and the public to centre the human rights of women, girls and trans men, intersex, and non-binary people throughout the lifecycle of their sexual health needs. 

Purpose of the Role: The Volunteer Website Manager will support White Ribbon Alliance UK's efforts to improve maternal and reproductive health by helping us on a two month project working to polish up our websites to keep them relevant, up to date and engaging for members of the public. 

Our aspirations for activities the volunteer would perform:

• Review our websites and provide constructive feedback and pragmatic recommendations for improvement.

• Update and maintain our website, ensuring it’s visually appealing and aligns with our brand.

• Ensure that content on our websites meets with internal and external policies and guidelines.

• Work with our team to understand website needs and integrate feedback for improvements.

• Utilise SharePoint and Microsoft Teams for collaboration and document management. 

• Handle ad hoc work required by the charity such as social media, copy writing, administrative tasks, etc.

NOTE: We are looking for volunteers who can reliably contribute 5 or more hours per week for an 8 week period to the charity. 

Necessary skills and qualifications:

• Proven expertise in creating and maintaining websites.

• Interest in sexual and reproductive health (SRHR). 

• Strong understanding of, and passion for, intersectional feminism. 

• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Familiarity with website building tools such as GoDaddy, Squarespace, and Wix.

• Proficiency in Canva, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, or similar platforms. 

Desirable skills and qualifications: ​

• Photo and video editing skills. 

• Social media content creation skills.

• A basic understanding of HTML. 

Why volunteer with us?

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects in the SRHR space. 

• Development of new skills, including experience working in nationwide non-profit organization. 

• Network with professionals and activists in the field.

• Personal and professional development opportunities.

• Flexible volunteering hours to suit your schedule. 

Diversity and Inclusion: We highly value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals in underrepresented communities, such as Black, Asian, disabled, chronically ill, LGBTQ+, and retired individuals. .

APPLICANTS RESIDING INSIDE OF THE UK must already have the eligibility to work in the United Kingdom. The charity cannot sponsor any visas. We are particularly keen to have volunteers located in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland join the team; however, those residing in England are equally welcome. 

APPLICANTS RESIDING OUTSIDE OF THE UK may volunteer if the laws in your resident country allow you to perform the activities mentioned in this role description and to volunteer outside of your resident country.

Volunteer Application: Audio Editor (International Humanity Foundation)

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in volunteering as an Audio Editor for the International Humanity Foundation (IHF)! We are seeking skilled and detail-oriented individuals to help us produce high-quality audio content for our podcast and other media initiatives.

Role Requirements

As an Audio Editor, you will:

Edit and enhance raw audio recordings for clarity and quality.

Mix and master audio tracks to produce professional results.

Remove background noise, balance audio levels, and add sound effects as needed.

Collaborate with the podcast team to align audio with the intended narrative.

Ensure timely delivery of polished audio for podcast episodes and other projects.

Skills We Value

Proficiency in audio editing software (e.g., Audacity, Adobe Audition, Pro Tools).

Attention to detail and strong listening skills.

Experience with sound design or music editing is a plus.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Creativity in enhancing the listener’s experience through sound.

Benefits of Volunteering with IHF

By joining our team, you will:

Develop your audio editing and sound design skills.

Build a portfolio of professionally produced podcasts and audio projects.

Collaborate with a diverse and talented team.

Make a meaningful impact by helping amplify the voices of children and communities in need.

Receive a certificate of recognition and appreciation for your contributions.

About IHF

The International Humanity Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to providing education to children in underserved communities. Through creative media like podcasts, we aim to spread awareness and inspire positive change.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering as a Video Editor for the International Humanity Foundation (IHF)! We are looking for talented and creative individuals to help us produce visually compelling content that highlights our mission to provide education to underprivileged children.

Role Requirements
As a Video Editor, you will:

Edit raw footage into polished and engaging videos.

Add graphics, animations, and subtitles to enhance video quality.

Collaborate with the podcast and media teams to create promotional materials.

Work on highlight reels and trailers to showcase IHF’s work and podcast content.

Ensure all videos align with IHF’s branding and storytelling goals.

Skills We Value

Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve).

Creative storytelling through visual media.

Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Experience in graphic design or animation is a plus.

A collaborative and flexible attitude.

Benefits of Volunteering with IHF
By joining our team, you will:

Gain valuable experience in video editing and storytelling for a global nonprofit.

Build your portfolio with impactful content.

Collaborate with a diverse, creative, and passionate team.

Contribute to a cause that empowers underprivileged children through education.

Receive a certificate of recognition and appreciation for your contributions.

About IHF
The International Humanity Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on providing education to children in underserved communities. We believe in creating stories that inspire change and empower lives.

Do you want to gain professional writing skills and have your named work viewed by thousands? Do you have a passion for great literature or fine art or classical or contemporary music or history or archaeology or something else in the humanities? Do you love to learn about other cultures, their cuisine, customs and language? Do you want to join a vibrant community of writers? Then write for us!

The Cultural Me is a platform for arts and culture with a focus on discovering practical solutions for mental wellbeing, leisure and travel.

We are looking for writers to research and write micro-articles (roughly 750 words), on selected subjects, for example, a piece on Tolstoy, or Early Renaissance to Contemporary Art, or Latin American magic realism to Postcolonial Literature, or Sri Lankan culture, or Beethoven, or Film... You will also be involved in editing contributions from other writers.

If you have never written professionally before, then don't worry: all we ask for is a Bachelor’s Degree in the Arts and Humanities. We are also happy to consider you if you have alternative qualifications — provided you can demonstrate specialist subject matter knowledge in one or more areas in the arts and culture (and you love reading). The articles we produce (unlike popular media) are to the best academic standards. The ideal person, therefore, should enjoy writing articles that are well-researched yet written in an accessible format suitable for the public at large.

Here is what you can expect from us in return for your voluntary work:

• Detailed and friendly, one-to-one editorial feedback on almost every line you write.
• How to write for a busy mainstream reader: developing a story.
• A language and style guide reflecting modern trends in mainstream media.
• The chance to develop a deeper understanding of the arts, history, philosophy...
• Publication of your work to a global audience on a fast-growing platform.
• A link to your writing portfolio to include in your CV.
• A chance to join our diverse community of writers in our active chat space with the option to contribute to our growing social feed on the Cultural Me website.

In addition, if you provide The Cultural Me as a reference for a potential job, we will provide a personalised reference based on your portfolio. Our writers have secured jobs with organisations such as the Red Cross, Kobalt Music, Oxford University Museums, amongst others.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with a passion for the arts and culture to join a community on a worthy mission. If you love the idea, then please email Emma by clicking on ‘Apply’ and writing a short cover letter explaining what you like about the role.

COMMENTS FROM OUR WRITERS

Claire Woods — MA Creative Writing, Open University

‘The editors have a keen eye for detail, and I’m learning so much already!’

Florence Gildea — MPhil Sociology, University of Cambridge

‘The level of support, the attention to detail and the encouragement I experienced while writing for The Cultural Me was absolutely unprecedented in all my years of writing. Editing is an underappreciated skill these days, as people are keen to publish content as quickly as possible. It is a testament to the commitment of the Editors at The Cultural Me for producing resources of the highest quality that they put so much time and effort into working with writers like me. I felt both stretched and valued.’

Zoe Willis — BA French and German, University of Bristol

‘Working on The Cultural Me micro-articles really made me interrogate what I was writing, making sure the subject was absolutely clear for those reading it. At university, you are never told to examine each sentence as to how it fits in with your argument.’

Elise Czyzowska — BA English Literature & Language, University of Oxford

‘Writing for The Cultural Me has allowed me to continue practising my analytical reading from university, and given me the opportunity to share my thoughts on the literature I know and love.’

Nicholas Benton — BA English Literature, University of Sheffield

‘The Cultural Me provided me with a detailed commendatory reference that helped me secure a place on a master’s degree at the University of Birmingham.’

Tom Mackinnon — BA History of Art, University of Cambridge

‘Since starting to write for The Cultural Me, I’ve actually learned a lot about writing for mainstream readers. At the same time, I really enjoy being able to keep in touch with the topics I love. I do recommend this experience to anyone wanting to pursue a career in writing, curation or education.’

SAMPLE MICRO-ARTICLES

Please see the attachment.

SAMPLE WRITER PROFILES

Deepa — https://thecultural.me/people/Deepa-Srivastava-109829

Elizabeth — https://thecultural.me/people/Elizabeth-Hopkins-109782

Rami — https://thecultural.me/people/Rami-Barhoumi-109470

Gemma —  https://thecultural.me/people/Gemma-Unyereno-109538

Belinda —  https://thecultural.me/people/Belinda-Robinson-109600

Josef — https://thecultural.me/people/Josef-Steen-109610

For over seventy years the Osteopathic Foundation (formerly the Osteopathic Education Foundation) has been supporting osteopathic education, research, and development through our grant-giving programmes. Since 2000, we have distributed over £1 million of support to advance osteopathic practice in its contribution to patient care.

We are seeking a new non-executive to join our committee to aid this important work.

You should have broad experience and a practical attitude with a proven track record, ideally in the charitable sector, with experience in one or more of; fund & financial management, familiarity with higher education & research, reviewing grant applications, and/or fundraising.

Osteopathic or medical experience is not a prerequisite for this role, but interest in health and patient care is welcome.  

The Committee meets quarterly online/in person to approve grants, monitor investment performance and report on activities. Please see the attached role specification for full details of the responsibilities.

If you are interested in this opportunity to shape the development of UK Osteopathy, please submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how you meet the role specifications by close of business on Friday 14th March. Interviews will take place in late March.

About the Foundation

The Osteopathic Foundation (oF) has a proud history of supporting the development of osteopathy spanning over 40 years. Initially established as the Osteopathic Education Foundation to support students in financial need, it is today under the trusteeship of the Institute of Osteopathy (iO), during which time its impact has extended significantly to support the advancement of the osteopathic profession in its contribution to patient care.

The iO, as the lead body in the profession, has a clear and mandated mission to improve patient care by supporting and developing the education and practice of osteopathy, and universal access to osteopathic care.  The purpose of the Foundation complements this mission, by making a positive impact in building and supporting the work of stakeholders in the profession and funding high impact programmes in education, research and development.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for volunteers, preferably with experience of community engagement and networking, to:

· Research and develop a database of local authority websites

· Research and develop a database of other charities and support organisations, who may support individuals affected by leukodystrophy

· Request for Alex TLC to be added as a support organisation to the above resource lists

· Improve awareness of the charity and leukodystrophy within local authorities, other charities, and support organisations

· Research ways that we can improve our outreach to yet-to-reach groups within the community

This is a wonderful opportunity to develop your existing skills within a unique arena, learn about the difficulties facing those with rare disease, and give vital and tangible support to sufferers of leukodystrophy.

We need help to give hope and support to people affected by leukodystrophy – could you be that help?

ABOUT YOU

Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:

· at least 2 years working or volunteering experience

· an interest in Alex TLC and the work that we do

· basic understanding of the complexities of leukodystrophy

· excellent written skills

· excellent communication skills

· excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel

· excellent organisational and administrative skills

Alex TLC are flexible and the role can be home based or at our Peckham, London SE15 office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications from outside of the UK. 

Seek and Sight

Seek and Sight is a web-based educational platform that teaches sight words to children with learning disabilities through STEM concepts, social-emotional learning, and personalized, curriculum-aligned tools.

Seek and Sight addresses critical social and educational challenges that impact children with learning disabilities, their families, and underserved communities.

Education Specialist/Advisor

Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)

Key Responsibilities- Educational Strategy Development- Design and validate the overall educational framework for Seek and Sight. Ensure alignment with early literacy standards, such as Common Core, state guidelines, or other relevant frameworks. Provide strategic input on the pedagogical approach for teaching sight words and reading literacy.

Curriculum Guidance- Develop a recommended structure for educational content and games (e.g., sight word levels, activities, and progression paths). Ensure materials are age-appropriate, engaging, and tailored to diverse learning needs. Suggest methods for incorporating STEM elements into the literacy framework. Content Evaluation and Quality Assurance- Review and evaluate the educational content created by other team members or contributors. Offer suggestions for improving the effectiveness and engagement of the content. Ensure content is accessible to children with unique learning needs or challenges.

Support Game Development- Collaborate with the app developer and graphic designers to ensure the educational games and app features align with learning goals. Advise on incorporating multisensory elements (audio, visual, and tactile) for enhanced learning outcomes. Insights on Accessibility and Inclusion- Recommend strategies to make the app inclusive for children with diverse learning needs (e.g., neurodiversity, vision or hearing impairments). Identify tools or features that can accommodate different learning paces and styles.

Collaboration and Training- Work closely with graphic designers, content creators, and the development team to maintain consistency and educational quality. Provide insights for onboarding and training educators or parents on how to use the platform effectively.

Market and Stakeholder Alignment- Offer insights into what educators, parents, and schools value in educational technology. Help position Seek and Sight as a credible, impactful tool for literacy improvement.

Ongoing Evaluation and Feedback- Assess the effectiveness of the app’s educational features through user feedback and data. Suggest iterative improvements to enhance learning outcomes.

Weekly Time Commitment

7-9 hours per week

Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)

One-off project

FabWoman

We are a digital media company with a social impact focus dedicated to empowering, educating, and connecting women.

By providing content focused on women, the FabWoman platform empowers female voices, promotes representation, and supports gender equality in media and the world at large.

It also bridges the knowledge gap by providing access to educational, inspirational, and motivational content, thereby enabling women to make informed decisions about areas of their lives like career, business, health, and personal development.

Lastly, the platform promotes community building, which is vital in this age by creating a network of like-minded women, thereby fostering connections and encouraging a sense of belonging.

The FabWoman platform leverages the power of digital media and technology to provide a holistic solution to the aforementioned challenges through content creation, storytelling, community engagement, advocacy campaigns, and brand partnerships.

Content Writer

Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)

Key Responsibilities

• Content Creation: Write high-quality, engaging, and original content for the FabWoman platform, including blog posts, articles, newsletters, and website copy that align with FabWoman's brand voice and mission.
• Research and Fact-Checking: Conduct thorough research on industry-related topics to ensure content accuracy and relevance, ensuring facts and data are verified to maintain credibility.
• SEO Optimization: Implement SEO best practices and keyword research in content to improve search engine rankings and increase organic traffic.
• Editing and Proofreading: Review and edit content for clarity, grammar, punctuation, and style consistency, ensuring articles and blog posts are error-free before publication.
• Content Strategy Development: Collaborate with the marketing team to develop a content calendar that aligns with promotional campaigns, product launches, and seasonal trends.

Weekly Time Commitment

4-6 hours per week

Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)

3-5 months

Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity (Alex TLC) is a small, independent rare disease charity competing for essential resources within an extremely competitive arena.

Like many other small charities, we have grown organically from an informal support group to the recognised voice for leukodystrophy patients and their families. In order to fulfil our charitable objectives we need to increase and sustain our corporate income levels.

Could you spare a few hours a week to help us?

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for volunteers, preferably with corporate fundraising experience to:

• research the corporate giving landscape and the interests of potential donors

• identify potential corporate donors and partners whose corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals align with our mission and values

• approach local and national businesses in person and over the telephone to inform them of the work of Alex TLC

• keep a record of all approaches

Time Commitment

• This role is flexible and can easily fit round your other commitments. 

Location of Volunteering

• Homebased

ABOUT YOU

• an interest in Alex TLC and the work that we do

• access to a computer/laptop with an internet connection, and a printer

• basic understanding of the complexities of leukodystrophy

• excellent written skills

• excellent organisational and administrative skills

Benefits to you:

• Meeting and working with new people

• The ability to volunteer around your own commitments

• Learning new skills whilst having fun!

• Adding to your CV

• Helping those affected by leukodystrophies

We can only accept applications from UK residents. 

We are looking for self-motivated and compassionate individuals to help deliver our Helpline service and make a difference to the lives of anyone affected by cancer.

The Helpline offers those with cancer a chance to share their feelings and experiences with someone who has empathy for what they are going through. Helpline Volunteers create a safe and welcoming environment, listen, and provide emotional support and signposting individuals onto further information.

No special qualifications are needed for this role, but access to a telephone in a comfortable quiet setting is essential.

This is an opportunity to provide really important support to a new project that we hope could really make a positive difference in the world. You would also become part of a small friendly volunteer team who would love to work collaboratively on any other ideas you may have regarding the app.

now-u is a non-profit that aims to inform, inspire and empower people to help tackle pressing social and environmental issues, in partnership with charities. People can often feel overwhelmed by large-scale problems and powerless to help, but all of us have huge power to drive change. This is where now-u comes in.

We connect people looking for ways to make a difference with impactful organisations and actions, enabling regular learning and action to tackle key local and global issues. By combining the actions of each of us, the now-u community can play a huge part in driving positive change.

Your role

You will be an organised and motivated individual with a passion for charitable causes to jointly lead our Campaigns team, which is responsible for overseeing the creation and curation of all core content. Campaign content includes learning materials, actions and charitable campaigns, designed to inform people about social and environmental issues, to inspire them to get more involved with these causes and to facilitate taking charitable action.

Note: This is a voluntary role, thus it will be unpaid

Key responsibilities

• Guiding the Campaigns team in the regular creation of new content
• Creating a Campaigns calendar, incorporating the suggestions of charity partners
• Attending weekly meetings with the department leads to discuss progress and strategy

Whilst it's desirable to possess leadership experience for this role, it is essential you have research experience.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Are you great at creating newsletters? Have you got experience of using Mailchimp? Help us engage our charity's audience by creating compelling emails and newsletter content so that we can support more people affected by a complex, debilitating chronic condition as well as raise awareness of this rare disease. This is a great opportunity to assist a small but mighty charity.

Description

We are urgently looking for 2 experienced email marketing volunteers to join our communications team. Our charity delivers awareness campaigns by email and a range of support services to patients, relatives, partners and carers who have been affected by a debilitating chronic condition; Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).

You will be a big link to our charity's clients who are vulnerable and isolated, to them learning more about events, our latest articles, fundraising events as well as ensuring they are aware of the services that we offer that be of help to them. You will also be helping us to raise awareness of this devastating chronic condition.

We regularly contact our supporters and members through general emails and infirmative newsletters will show consistency and know they can rely on us to be there for them.

We would like the volunteer to help with:

• Email content Creation: Develop an email marketing content calendar, write compelling regular email content, including calls for donations & support, that is relevant and has clear a call-to-action and high click through rates;
• Email content creation (membership): Create a regular quarterly newsletters for our membership scheme
• Create a number of automated email series - for donors, members, fundraisers and more
• Newsletter strategy: Help us plan and articulate how we can use emails and newsletters to strengthen our organisation, motivate our supporters and communicate with our sponsors;
• Design and implement campaigns and promotional activity

What are you looking for in a volunteer?

We are looking for 2 volunteers who have:

• Strong writing and editing skills
• Good communicator
• Good computer skills and a willingness to be contacted via email and/or video chat
• Experience using email marketing software - specifically Mailchimp
• Marketing skills
• Experience of working on marketing strategies
• Ability to quickly understand the needs of our team, organisation and our services users (we are not expecting you to know about the condition we support)
• Can ask key questions to enable us to clarify requirements
• Understands the resource constraints of a small charity and is able to work with these
• Open to feedback
• A passion for marketing and email marketing
• Ability to work flexibly on your own or as part of a team with enthusiasm and commitment
• Ability to create email campaigns with little supervision (after initial support)

Skills

• Digital: Email Marketing
• Marketing and communications: Copywriting/Journalism

Making a difference

What impact will the opportunity have?

You will be joining a small charity during a challenging period and your expert knowledge and experience will be invaluable to our success. You will have a key role in ensuring we reach the patients, relatives, partners and carers who are in need of our support and inclusion on a regular basis. With your help we will expand our readership to ensure more people are aware of this condition, which will help those affected by it when they see a health professional.

What's in it for the volunteer?

You would be a part of our small, friendly, forward-thinking charity team, focused on reaching more people affected by this rare condition who may not know that we exist to support them. You would have a key role in developing a strategy to complement our awareness campaigns. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a real difference in someone’s life which is already isolated and painful, but who may not know there is support out there and to then realise they’re not alone.

About the location

Where will the volunteer be working?

The volunteer will be working remotely, online and entirely from your own home.

Travel Limit

This role will be completely remote.

When will the volunteer be working?

Volunteer availability

• Either in or office hours - however we are flexible

Estimate the time commitment

• 3-6 hours / week - but this is flexible however ideally it would be 4 hours or over to ensure email campaigns are going out at the right time

To apply for the email marketing volunteer please send by email your CV together with a covering letter saying why you think you would be a good candidate for this position, via the Charity Job 'Apply Online' 

Springboard Youth Academy is seeking a qualified accountant to join our Board of Trustees as Treasurer. 

About Springboard 

Springboard Youth Academy supports refugee and asylum-seeking young people who have recently arrived in the UK to help them succeed in the classroom and beyond. By combining participatory learning, life skills and holistic support into action-packed weekend, half-term and summer programming, we work to bridge the gap in support for young people whose needs can't be met in mainstream schools. 

Refugee and asylum-seeking young people who have made the difficult journey to the UK – especially those who come alone – are saddled with many challenges common to starting a life somewhere new. Though they are required to enroll in school, more often than not, they aren’t provided with the language and psychological support necessary to succeed in their new circumstances. They are simply not set up to thrive. Coupled with budget cuts to tailored learning provision in schools, these young people often miss their chance to progress at a natural pace and to reach their fullest potential.

As educators, service providers and youth workers with years of experience working to offset the challenges these young people face, we launched a programme that helps develop young people’s English language skills whilst addressing their psychological and social needs, preparing them for mainstream education and helping them rebuild their lives in London.

We do this by providing interactive and engaging programming that combines English learning, life skills and practical and emotional strategies for young people on their journey to independence and adulthood. 

About the Opportunity

Role Title: Treasurer

Direct Report:Works closely with the Chair, Director and the Board of Trustees. 

Background: Finance, Strategy and Governance, Fundraising, Legal, Risk.

Role Summary

The Treasurer will be required to:

• Monitor the financial standing of the charity and report to the Board and Director regarding cash-flow forecasting, income streams, out-going expenses and the overarching strategic management of the organisation’s financial resources. 

• Oversee the charity’s financial risk-management process and report financial health to the Board of Trustees at regular intervals.

• Act as a counter signatory on cheques and applications to funders and ensure that annual accounts are submitted to all relevant regulators in a timely fashion.

• Liaise with external auditors as required on financial issues and ensure that the organisation's finances are responsibly managed/invested for the betterment of the organisation’s work and for the beneficiaries it serves.

See attached for the full role description and person specification. 

Time Commitment 

In line with all charities, Trustees are unpaid volunteers. Trustees must be able to commit to attending quarterly Board meetings and making time to read paperwork in advance of Board meetings. As a small charity, our resources are limited and Trustees are also asked to actively contribute their skills in relevant areas. As a guideline, Trustees must be prepared to offer a minimum of four hours per month to the charity, for example to be involved in fundraising, interviews and business plans, etc. We will also require new Trustees to spend one day on site during one of our programmes to get a feel for the work, as well as undertake Trustee and Safeguarding training, within the first three months of starting the role.

Board meetings are currently held virtually, and, where possible, are arranged at least two months ahead. On occasion, Trustees will be required to respond on email or phone in relation to issues that arise outside of Board meetings. Travel costs will be covered if they are a barrier.

Values

We’re looking for people who share our love of high quality and inclusive education, as well as our commitment to working with, for and alongside refugee communities. We are keen to meet people who can bring skills, knowledge and both professional and lived experience that will help us scale up. We’re looking for people who can think strategically and creatively, work collaboratively and want to make a significant contribution to Springboard Youth Academy’s future, as well as the wider education sector.

We are committed to nurturing a Board that is representative, diverse and inclusive. We are interested to hear from individuals with experience in governance, as well as those new to Trustee positions. We are particularly encouraging applications from those with personal experience of forced migration and Leaving Care.

Application Process

Please send your CV and a brief, half-page cover letter outlining why you would be a brilliant Treasurer for Springboard Youth Academy and what excites you about our work by midnight on 28th February. 

Please get in touch with us for alternative application formats if you have any accessibility requirements.

ANIMAL WELFARE CO-ORDINATOR

RSPCA Middlesborough, Teesside & District Branch

Are you passionate about helping animals in your community?  Would you like to do something meaningful with your free time?  The RSPCA needs people like you so that we can improve animal welfare in Middlesbrough and Teesside.

We are looking for volunteers to run our animal welfare programs.  These may include offering discounted Neutering, managing colonies of feral cats, or guiding people on how to adopt a dog.  You will have direct contact with the public, work closely with local vets and liaise with the RSPCA Inspectors.  You will be dealing with all the enquiries we receive via email and deciding how we should respond.  In some cases it will be walking the person through the steps of our current programs, in other cases it will be working out how to respond to an unusual request - no two days will be the same.

This is a co-ordinating role which can be done remotely with a computer and a phone.  If you live locally, you may also want to meet vets or other partners face to face to better understand their operations and build partnerships.  You will be the beating heart of our contribution to animal welfare in your community.  You won’t be on your own. You’ll be joining a team of motivated people who use their skills and love of animals to do something meaningful and have fun at the same time. 

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

You’ll monitor our public email account and respond to all enquiries.  You will co-ordinate with the public and local vets to execute our current animal welfare programs such as neutering and microchipping.  This involves checking to see if an applicant meets the program criteria, finding a local vet who can help, and arranging vouchers to pay for the services.  When enquiries are beyond the scope of our current programs you will guide people on where to go for help, or ask RSPCA Inspectors for their guidance (training will be provided) and keep records of the enquiries and your response.  This role can be done remotely and is completely flexible based on how much time you have and when you are available.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Training will be provided.  We are seeking someone who is organised, diligent, detailed, good with people and gets things done.  You will be passionate about animal welfare and ready to make a difference.  Diversity is our strength. We support every type of animal and we seek every type of person who wants to work with like minded people to improve animal welfare. We are a team, we support each other and learn from each other, and we want to work with you. We want your skills and motivation and your ability to get things done. Together we can make a real difference.

WHAT DIFFERENCE WILL YOU MAKE?

Animal Welfare programs are at the heart of everything we do, so you will be part of the most important work in the Branch and directly see the positive impact we make.

There are lots of benefits to becoming an RSPCA Middlesbrough, Teesside & District Branch Volunteer, these include:

• Using your skills to do something useful.
• Passing on your skills and learning new ones.
• Gaining real leadership experience.
• Creating real opportunities to improve animal welfare in your community.
• Access to RSPCA Learning Hub with a wide range of training materials
• Lead not follow - shape our future direction and make your mark

Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. We will ask you to provide contact details for two referees, and dependent on the position, you may need to sign an agreement and undergo specific training before starting the role.

We hope to hear from you and we can’t wait for you to join the team.