Remote Volunteer Roles

Chatterbox Befrienders offer one-to-one telephone support and will call a client once a week offering companionship and a listening ear for an individual who might otherwise go unheard. Chatterbox volunteers befriend a variety of people including carers, socially isolated individuals who are struggling with loneliness, people with ill health and those that have been bereaved.

This role could be for you, if you:

• Would like to make a real difference in someone’s life
• Want to challenge loneliness and can commit to a weekly phone call
• Are a good listener
• Are empathetic, patient and of a caring nature
• Have good verbal and inter-personal communication skills
• Recognise the importance of confidentiality and can uphold this in practice
• Are committed to inclusion and treating people with dignity and respect

Requirements of a Befriender include:

• Calling your client once a week for a chat of up to 45 minutes; this is a 26 week initial commitment, at the end of which each client’s needs are reviewed
• Completing an online call log record promptly after each phone call
• Ensuring immediate contact with the Chatterbox Coordinators if you feel that the client might be a risk to themselves or others
• Liaising with the Chatterbox Coordinator on a regular basis regarding the service, as well as discussing personal learning and development needs
• Respecting service standards, appropriate boundaries and recognising the range of policies and procedures that impact on befriending vulnerable adults

Benefits of this role may include:

• Knowing you are making a difference to someone’s life
• Joining the Omega Team who are taking action against loneliness and isolation
• An opportunity to enhance your CV or learn new skills
• An opportunity to engage with your community

Support and training provided:

• Omega Chatterbox induction program
• Safeguarding training
• Ongoing support from Chatterbox Coordinators for all questions, concerns, and support
• Out of pocket expenses are reimbursed and a mobile phone can be provided if appropriate
• Monthly Befriender group support meetings via the Zoom app

Location of the role:

• Home-based

When are you needed:

• Provided on enquiry

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this role. If you have a criminal record this does not automatically prevent you from being considered as an Omega Chatterbox Befriender. We will take into account the nature of the offence, when it happened and whether it is relevant to the voluntary role. If you are shortlisted, this will be discussed with you during the recruitment process.

While gaining invaluable experience in recruitment, human resources and NFP Social enterprise,                           practice your passion within real-life scenarios.

We are looking for Recruitment Managers to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in sourcing, engaging and will help us build a diverse and dedicated team to support our brand messages and visions.

If you are enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated about building a dynamic volunteer team and are excited to contribute your recruitment skills to a meaningful cause, join us as a Recruitment Manager Volunteer. Together, we can create a positive and lasting impact in our community.

Please note the role is a voluntary position and could be entirely remote. Any incurred reasonable expenses will be paid.

Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with HR and leadership team to understand volunteer needs, roles and requirements.
- Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies and campaigns.
- Utilise online platforms, social media, and community networks to advertise opportunities.
- Assist with review volunteer applications and inquiries, and assess candidate suitability.
- Conduct interviews with potential candidates to determine their skills, motivations, and alignment with our values and visions.
- Coordinate volunteer orientation, ensuring all are well-informed and equipped for their roles.
- Maintain a database of potential and current candidates and keeping track of their skills, interests, and availability.
- Work closely with leadership team and other team members to ensure a seamless transition from recruitment to engagement.
- Regularly report on recruitment metrics and effectiveness to the leadership team.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve recruitment process.

Requirements:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively market and promote volunteer opportunities.
- Experience in recruitment, human resources, or volunteer management is a plus.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
- Proficiency in using online platforms, social media, and communication tools.
- Dedicated and willing to learn.
- Committed to our values and mission 

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how you can become a vital part of our team.​

ABOUT TESYouth 

TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a NFP social enterprise which focuses on improving the rate of youth employment, through volunteering, interactive and skill-based workshops, work-experience and training programmes. Together with our strategic partners, we collaborate with organisations to provide youth to develop their skills, and to assist in achieving their career aspirations.

                      While gaining invaluable experience, practice your passion within real-life scenarios. 

Join a group who aspire to think big, have fun, and create work that stands out. We’re looking for a passionate dedicated individual to join our team, who will play a key role in the growth of our brand messages and visions. The ideal candidate will assist us to conduct research and gather information on various projects.

Responsibilities
Conduct relevant research, gather information on various projects
Write research reports
Working closely with the communications team

Requirements
Good attention to detail.
Strong verbal, written and organisational skills.
Self-starter, dedicated and willing to learn. 
Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

Please note the role is a voluntary position and could be entirely remote. Any incurred reasonable expenses will be paid.
 
ABOUT TESYouth
TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a NFP social enterprise which focuses on improving the rate of youth employment, through volunteering, interactive and skill-based workshops, work-experience and training programmes. Together with our strategic partners, we collaborate with organisations to provide youth to develop their skills, and to assist in achieving their career aspirations.

ADH Trustees will be expected to:

·Attend all Trustee Board meetings (either in-person or virtually through Zoom). Board meetings are held three times per year. 

·Ensure all activity conducted by the ADH supports and helps the ADH achieve purposes set out in the ADH Constitution, and no other purpose

·Comply with the ADH Constitution and the charitable law requirements and any other applicable laws that might apply to the ADH

·Ensure you are acting in the ADH best interests and accordingly, make informed and reasonable decisions

·Act with reasonable care and skill and seek external, expert advice as and when required

·Ensure there are no conflicts of interest or loyalty when acting as a Trustee and declare where necessary and required

·Decide and plan how the ADH will carry out its purpose, ensuring there are sufficient resources and funds available

·Manage ADH resources and assets responsibly and mitigate any associated risk

·Ensure ADH funds are protected and spent only to achieve ADH objectives

·Ensure accurate financial records are kept and robust financial controls are in place

·Hold one-to-one yearly meetings with ADH volunteers to ensure they are clear on their roles and responsibilities and are aware of how to report an issue

·Periodically, review what the ADH is achieving and how effective the ADH is at carrying out its purpose

·Review ADH objectives and if required, update and modify through the Charity Commission and approval at the ADH AGM

·Be aware of other laws that might affect the running of the ADH such as, equality, data protection and safeguarding laws

·Ensure the ADH is accountable and compliant with statutory accounting and reporting requirements

·Ensure the ADH is accountable to the Charitable Commission and ADH membership

Desirable skills 

·Strong leadership skills

·Good organisational skills

·Good strategic and planning abilities 

·Experience of working with and building teams and organisational culture 

Desirable competencies: 

·Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent diplomacy and persuasive skills

Type and Length of role

·This is a voluntary role on the ADH Trustee Board. It is a three–year tenure after which, the role will be put up for re–election.

·Trustees may be asked to join an ADH Sub-Committee. 

·This role is subject to a three–month review period to ensure expectations are met for both role holder and ADH Executive Committee.

·The role holder will need to devote required time to position and organisation (this will be discussed with successful applicant prior to acceptance of role).

In the event that the role holder resigns a by-election must be held and a new Trustee recruited before current role-holder can stand down

TRUSTEE – LOBBYING AND PARLIAMENTARY EXPERIENCE
EVERY FUTURE FOUNDATION (EFF)

About Every Future Foundation
Every Future Foundation (EFF) is an anti-racist education charity working to eradicate institutional racism within UK schools. Through programmes like Champions for Change, teacher training, and the Activism Academy, we empower students, educators, and leaders to challenge racism and build equitable school environments.

As we scale our impact and pursue systemic change through policy reform under our 3-Year Strategic Plan (2024-2027), we are seeking a Trustee with lobbying and parliamentary expertise to join our Board.

Role Purpose

The Trustee will play a key role in supporting EFF’s advocacy work to influence national education policies, build strategic relationships with policymakers, and ensure anti-racism becomes a priority within the UK education system.

Key Responsibilities

1. Governance and Strategic Oversight

· Provide strategic guidance to EFF’s Board and Senior Leadership Team on policy, lobbying, and parliamentary engagement.

· Support the organisation’s Racial Equity in Education objectives, ensuring alignment with our 3-Year Strategic Plan and influencing priorities.

· Champion EFF’s mission to eliminate institutional racism, bringing experience of navigating political systems and parliamentary processes to achieve meaningful policy change.

2. Policy and Advocacy Support

· Advise on EFF’s lobbying strategy, helping the organisation engage effectively with policymakers, parliamentary committees, and government bodies.

· Guide EFF in building and maintaining relationships with:

o MPs, All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs), and policy influencers.

o Local authorities, councils, and education committees.

· Support the organisation’s advocacy campaigns, such as its work with Citizens UK and the Racial Equity in Education Action Group, to influence systemic reforms.

· Assist in drafting and reviewing policy recommendations, briefing papers, and parliamentary submissions.

3. Advocacy and Ambassadorship

· Act as an ambassador for EFF, promoting our work and mission in parliamentary and policy spaces.

· Support the CEO and Senior Leadership Team in meetings with government representatives and key stakeholders to articulate our case for systemic change.

· Represent EFF at relevant parliamentary events, public forums, and coalition-building opportunities.

4. Board Contribution

· Bring knowledge of parliamentary processes and political systems to Board discussions, ensuring decisions are informed by an understanding of policy landscapes.

· Offer challenge, support, and oversight on advocacy activities and progress towards policy goals.

Person Specification

Essential

· Parliamentary and Lobbying Expertise: Experience engaging with UK parliamentary processes, policymakers, government bodies, or advocacy campaigns.

· Strategic Influence: Ability to advise on lobbying strategies to achieve policy reform and systemic change.

· Networks and Relationships: Strong connections within political, parliamentary, and public-sector spaces, with an understanding of how to leverage relationships for advocacy.

· Commitment to Anti-Racism: Passion for racial justice and education equity, aligned with EFF’s mission and values.

· Strong Communication Skills: Ability to represent EFF effectively with political stakeholders, offering clear, persuasive, and strategic advocacy.

Desirable

· Experience working with organisations driving education reform, racial justice, or systemic change.

· Understanding of APPGs, parliamentary committees, and public affairs best practices.

· Policy-writing or public affairs expertise in areas such as education, equality, and inclusion.

Commitment

· Term: 3 years (renewable).

· Time commitment: Approximately 4-6 hours per month, including attendance at 4 Trustee Board meetings per year (a mix of in-person and virtual).

· Occasional participation in parliamentary events, advocacy meetings, and policy-related activities.

Why Join Every Future Foundation?

This is an exciting opportunity to drive systemic, long-term change in the UK education system. As a Trustee, you will:

· Play a pivotal role in influencing policies that combat institutional racism in schools.

· Use your expertise to support a dynamic, growing charity with a clear mission for impact.

· Work alongside a dedicated and passionate team committed to racial equity in education.

· Enhance your governance experience while making a meaningful contribution to social justice.

TRUSTEE – FUNDRAISING SPECIALISM
EVERY FUTURE FOUNDATION (EFF)

About Every Future Foundation
Every Future Foundation is an anti-racist education charity committed to eradicating racism in schools. Through programmes like Champions for Change, teacher training, and the Activism Academy, we empower students, educators, and leaders to challenge institutional racism and create inclusive, equitable school environments. Our vision is to eliminate racism from the UK education system.

As we enter a new phase of growth and sustainability under our 3-Year Strategic Plan (2024-2027), we are looking for a passionate, strategic Trustee with fundraising expertise to join our Board.

Role Purpose

The Fundraising Trustee will support the Board and Senior Leadership Team in driving fundraising strategies to secure sustainable income, build key partnerships, and ensure delivery of the organisation's objectives. This role will contribute to expanding our income streams, fostering donor relationships, and strengthening EFF's financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Governance and Strategic oversight

• Actively contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation, ensuring alignment with the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan and fundraising goals.
• Provide governance oversight as part of the Board of Trustees, ensuring fundraising activities comply with regulations, ethical guidelines, and best practices.
• Support EFF in achieving its financial targets and diversifying income streams, reducing reliance on grant funding.

2. Fundraising Strategy and Development

• Advise on and oversee the implementation of EFF's fundraising strategy, focusing on:
  • Corporate Partnerships: Develop relationships with businesses for financial and in-kind support.
  • Donor Engagement: Identify opportunities to secure major donors and philanthropic supporters.
  • Grant Funding: Support applications for project-based grants, ensuring alignment with funder priorities.
  • Earned Income: Assist in promoting paid training and consultancy services for schools and councils.
  • Mentoring: Providing mentoring and advice to the CEO and senior leadership team on fundraising applications and fundraising activities.
• Use personal networks to identify and cultivate new funding opportunities.
• Provide guidance on donor stewardship, ensuring long-term relationships are maintained and grown.

3. Advocacy and Ambassadorship

• Act as an ambassador for EFF, representing its vision and impact to prospective donors, corporate partners, and funders.
• Support the CEO and Senior Leadership Team in fundraising meetings and events, helping to articulate a compelling case for support.
• Champion fundraising priorities at Board meetings, offering challenge, advice, and support.

Person specification

Essential

• Fundraising expertise: Proven experience in fundraising, income generation, or development, particularly within the charity, education, or non-profit sectors.
• Networks and influence: Ability to leverage networks to unlock new funding opportunities and connections.
• Strategic mindset: Understanding of income diversification and sustainable fundraising models, including corporate partnerships, individual giving, and grants.
• Commitment to Anti-Racism: Passion for racial equity and a belief in the transformative power of education to create systemic change.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the Board, CEO, and Senior Leadership Team.

Desirable

• Experience working with organisations that deliver training, consultancy, or social justice initiatives.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations, charity governance, and the funding landscape in the UK.

Commitment

• Term: 3 years (renewable).
• Time commitment: Approximately 4-6 hours per month, including attendance at 4 Trustee Board meetings per year (a mix of in-person and virtual).
• Occasional participation in fundraising events, strategy workshops, and meetings with donors or partners.

Why Join Every Future Foundation?

This is an exciting time to join EFF as we scale our impact and strengthen our sustainability. As a Trustee, you will:

• Play a key role in eliminating institutional racism from UK schools.
• Contribute your expertise to a growing, ambitious organisation delivering real change.
• Work alongside a passionate and skilled team committed to education equity.
• Enhance your governance experience while championing a cause you care about.

Trustee – Treasurer with Accounting Experience

EVERY FUTURE FOUNDATION (EFF)

About Every Future Foundation

Every Future Foundation (EFF) is an anti-racist education charity committed to eradicating institutional racism within UK schools. Through programs such as the Activism Academy, Champions for Change, and teacher training initiatives, EFF empowers students, educators, and leaders to challenge racism and build equitable school environments.

As we expand our reach and work towards financial sustainability under our 3-Year Strategic Plan (2024–2027), we are seeking a Trustee with expertise in accounting and financial oversight to join our Board.

Role Purpose

The Trustee (Treasurer) will play a key role in ensuring EFF’s financial stability, sustainability, and compliance. Working with the Board and Senior Leadership Team, you will provide expert advice on financial management and income generation while contributing to the governance of a growing organisation. Whilst the team is small there will be more active involvement with the CEO, in the absence of a Finance Director in the leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Governance and Oversight

• Ensure the financial health of EFF by overseeing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Support the development of EFF’s financial strategies to achieve long-term sustainability and scale.
• Provide financial guidance on EFF’s traded income and partnerships strategy, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s mission.
• Have an understanding of charity accounting / SORP requirements

2. Reporting and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the Charity Commission’s regulations and other statutory requirements.
• Oversee the preparation of annual accounts and external audits.
• Lead the review and approval of financial policies and procedures to maintain robust financial systems.

3. Income Generation and Sustainability

• Support the charity’s income diversification strategy, including traded income, grants, and partnerships.
• Provide oversight of financial risks and opportunities related to EFF’s growing program portfolio, ensuring financial viability of new initiatives.
• Help identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining program impact.

4. Board Contribution

• Contribute to strategic discussions, bringing financial expertise to board decision-making.
• Provide challenge, support, and guidance on financial matters to the CEO and wider team.
• Actively participate in governance activities, including attending Board meetings and supporting the review of EFF’s strategic priorities.
• Advising the board on how to carry out its financial responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience in financial management.
• Demonstrable experience in overseeing budgets, audits, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of charity financial regulations and governance.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-specialist audiences.
• Strong commitment to racial justice and education equity, aligned with EFF’s mission.

Desirable

• Experience in income generation through traded services or fundraising.
• Familiarity with financial challenges faced by charities or social enterprises.
• Knowledge of financial systems required for scaling organisations.

Commitment

Term: 3 years (renewable).
Time Commitment: Approximately 4–6 hours per month, including 4 Trustee Board meetings annually (a mix of in-person and virtual).

Why Join Every Future Foundation?

This is a unique opportunity to:

• Shape the financial strategy of an innovative and growing anti-racist education charity.
• Contribute to systemic change in the UK education system, addressing racism and inequality.
• Enhance your governance experience while making a meaningful contribution to racial justice and education equity.

Join our Performance and Development Committee

Get involved and help shape our future

We are recruiting for an Independent member of our Performance and Development Committee. Find out more about this committee’s work and how to apply.

Why join this committee?

The Performance and Development Committee supports the work of our Board of Trustees.

Joining the committee is the perfect way to:

• show your abilities
• develop contacts
• give something back.

You’ll gain an understanding of strategic decision making, have the opportunity to discuss resources and learn about the direction in which the organisation is going.

You can have a direct impact on our future, helping the Board fulfil its roles and responsibilities.

Who can apply?

This vacancy is for an independent committee member. You cannot be an IOSH member.

We are looking for someone with these skills and experience:

• Experience of working with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of IOSH’s work.
• Understanding of how legislators and regulators can support IOSH’s global working and overall strategic direction.
• Experience of recruitment and retention to ensure a global membership strategy is in place.
• Understanding of the development of networks, including approval of their formation, merging or closure.
• Experience of policies and behaviour frameworks.
• Understand the role of good practice and appropriate governance when applying our code of conduct and disciplinary procedures.
• Ability to use data reports to monitor the performance of Board-appointed review committees.

We encourage applications from people from a wide range of backgrounds to ensure we have a diverse and inclusive committee. We are particularly interested in recruiting women to achieve a better gender balance. We are committed to supporting people with the potential to grow into this role.

Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to help you apply for these vacancies. 

What’s involved?

You’ll need to commit to attend four virtual meetings per year. It may be necessary on occasion to hold additional meetings. You’ll also need to spend some time reading and reviewing papers between meetings.

Appointments are for a two or three-year term. Terms of office are staggered to ensure continuity.

The role is unpaid, however reasonable expenses will be paid.

The deadline is 17:00 GMT on Monday 10 February.

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.

Trustee (Fundraising specialist)

• Voluntary position. Reasonable expenses incurred will be reimbursed
• Hours: Up to 8 hours a month – flexible
• Location: Reading, Berkshire or home

About the Berkshire MS Therapy Centre

The Berkshire MS Therapy Centre (BMSTC) supports people with MS and their families, friends and carers. We provide a range of specialist therapies and a friendly, inclusive community. Although our modern purpose-built centre is situated in Berkshire, we also welcome people living in adjoining counties and offer online services.

Role

We are seeking a Fundraising specialist to bring their skills and expertise to our Board of Trustees.

To support our MS community, the Berkshire MS Therapy Centre currently needs to raise

£650,000 every year to provide our current level of services. After launching our charity strategy in 2023, we have ambitions for the future and we need to grow our income to fulfil these plans.

To support our charity strategy, we have launched a fundraising strategy and a communications strategy. Recognising the importance of growing income, we have recently invested in fundraising.

You will play a vital role as you use your direct experience of fundraising to support our fundraising team and strengthen our Board’s expertise.

As a member of the Trustee board, you will also be involved in setting the charity's strategic direction and ensuring that it is run in a compliant and efficient manner. It is expected that trustees will attend the majority of monthly meetings and the annual AGM either in person or online.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the fundraising strategy.
• Assess the risks and threats currently facing fundraising and highlight these to the Board.
• Understand the ‘Best Practices’ of Fundraising and ensure they are followed at the charity.
• Help develop the fundraising capability within the charity.
• Advise the Board of the challenges and successes of fundraising and what this may mean for current/future plans.
• Advocate for the fundraising team at trustee meetings.
• Represent the charity with key stakeholders.
• Work with the fundraising team to access and develop new ideas.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of BMSTC's strategic plan.
• Ensure that the charity is run in a compliant and efficient manner.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Senior fundraiser experience at strategic and operational level, ideally across a number of different fundraising areas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think strategically and plan long-term.
• Ability to work collectively with other Board and management team members.
• Computer literacy: competent using Email, Excel, Word.
• Empathy with BMSTC's mission and members.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience of charity trusteeship.
• Experience in a similar size/local charity.
• Knowledge of MS and the challenges faced by people with MS.
• Experience in marketing.
• Good communication skills and experience of team working.

Benefits:

• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with MS.
• To develop new skills and knowledge.
• To work with a passionate and committed team of trustees and staff.
• To be part of a well-established and respected charity.

Are you interested?

If you have the skills and experience to become our Fundraising Trustee and support our local MS community, we want to hear from you!

In the first instance, please get in touch with the BMSTC Chairman, Neil Dawkins for an informal chat to find out more.

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.

Can you commit to volunteering for a minimum of 2 years? 

Do you have 2 to 4 hours spare a month? 

Do you live in Reading?

Would you like to befriend a child or young person in care and make a long-term friendship with them? 

If yes, then volunteering for Reconstruct may suit you.

An Independent Visitor is an adult volunteer who befriends a young person in care and develops a long-term friendship with them. This often involves helping young people develop new interests, skills and hobbies or going on outings such as to the cinema, bowling or just a walk in the park.

You must be 21+, available for flexible working and able to commit to a minimum of 2 years. As a volunteer, you would spend about 2-4 hours every month with your allocated child.

Each volunteer is carefully matched with a child or young person in care in their local area who shares similar interests.

WHAT DO INDEPENDENT VISITORS DO?

• Visit a child monthly and becomes a trusted adult friend to them.
• Provide a consistent and reliable adult with a view to building a trusting and positive relationship with the child.
• Provide a child with the opportunity to try new activities and spend time with them away from their placement. This in turn can enhance progress and resilience of children, by building self-esteem, strengthening mental health, and opening new social relationships outside of the care system.

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE DO YOU NEED?

• Interpersonal Skills – Ability to easily build rapport an identify with children and young people.
• Communication – Excellent communication skills, good report writing skills.
• Committed – Willing to commit to a child for at least one year and preferably two years.
• Role Model – A good role model for a child or young person who may have experienced difficult times during their childhood.
• DBS Check – We will carry out safer recruitment checks and you will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check.

Examples of activities can include:

• Sports
• Play football 
• Cinema
• Bowling
• Go to the library

You will be allocated a budget for each visit for your activity, and payment of your expenses, are paid so you are not out of pocket. These include, travel costs, and parking.

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to attend necessary training for the role. Interviews will be arranged in due course thereafter.

Can you commit to volunteering for a minimum of 2 years? 

Do you have 2 to 4 hours spare a month? 

Do you live in Milton Keynes?

Would you like to befriend a child or young person in care and make a long-term friendship with them? 

If yes, then volunteering for Reconstruct may suit you.

An Independent Visitor is an adult volunteer who befriends a young person in care and develops a long-term friendship with them. This often involves helping young people develop new interests, skills and hobbies or going on outings such as to the cinema, bowling or just a walk in the park.

You must be 21+, available for flexible working and able to commit to a minimum of 2 years. As a volunteer, you would spend about 2-4 hours every month with your allocated child.

Each volunteer is carefully matched with a child or young person in care in their local area who shares similar interests.

WHAT DO INDEPENDENT VISITORS DO?

• Visit a child monthly and becomes a trusted adult friend to them.
• Provide a consistent and reliable adult with a view to building a trusting and positive relationship with the child.
• Provide a child with the opportunity to try new activities and spend time with them away from their placement. This in turn can enhance progress and resilience of children, by building self-esteem, strengthening mental health, and opening new social relationships outside of the care system.

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE DO YOU NEED?

• Interpersonal Skills – Ability to easily build rapport an identify with children and young people.
• Communication – Excellent communication skills, good report writing skills.
• Committed – Willing to commit to a child for at least one year and preferably two years.
• Role Model – A good role model for a child or young person who may have experienced difficult times during their childhood.
• DBS Check – We will carry out safer recruitment checks and you will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check.

Examples of activities can include:

• Sports
• Play football 
• Cinema
• Bowling
• Go to the library

You will be allocated a budget for each visit for your activity, and payment of your expenses, are paid so you are not out of pocket. These include, travel costs, and parking.

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to attend necessary training for the role. Interviews will be arranged in due course thereafter.

Can you commit to volunteering for a minimum of 2 years? 

Do you have 2 to 4 hours spare a month? 

Do you live in Bristol?

Would you like to befriend a child or young person in care and make a long-term friendship with them? 

If yes, then volunteering for Reconstruct may suit you.

An Independent Visitor is an adult volunteer who befriends a young person in care and develops a long-term friendship with them. This often involves helping young people develop new interests, skills and hobbies or going on outings such as to the cinema, bowling or just a walk in the park.

You must be 21+, available for flexible working and able to commit to a minimum of 2 years. As a volunteer, you would spend about 2-4 hours every month with your allocated child.

Each volunteer is carefully matched with a child or young person in care in their local area who shares similar interests.

WHAT DO INDEPENDENT VISITORS DO?

• Visit a child monthly and becomes a trusted adult friend to them.
• Provide a consistent and reliable adult with a view to building a trusting and positive relationship with the child.
• Provide a child with the opportunity to try new activities and spend time with them away from their placement. This in turn can enhance progress and resilience of children, by building self-esteem, strengthening mental health, and opening new social relationships outside of the care system.

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE DO YOU NEED?

• Interpersonal Skills – Ability to easily build rapport an identify with children and young people.
• Communication – Excellent communication skills, good report writing skills.
• Committed – Willing to commit to a child for at least one year and preferably two years.
• Role Model – A good role model for a child or young person who may have experienced difficult times during their childhood.
• DBS Check – We will carry out safer recruitment checks and you will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check.

Examples of activities can include:

• Sports
• Play football 
• Cinema
• Bowling
• Go to the library

You will be allocated a budget for each visit for your activity, and payment of your expenses, are paid so you are not out of pocket. These include, travel costs, and parking.

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to attend necessary training for the role. Interviews will be arranged in due course thereafter.

Can you commit to volunteering for a minimum of 2 years? 

Do you have 2 to 4 hours spare a month? 

Do you live in South Gloucestershire?

Would you like to befriend a child or young person in care and make a long-term friendship with them? 

If yes, then volunteering for Reconstruct may suit you.

An Independent Visitor is an adult volunteer who befriends a young person in care and develops a long-term friendship with them. This often involves helping young people develop new interests, skills and hobbies or going on outings such as to the cinema, bowling or just a walk in the park.

You must be 21+, available for flexible working and able to commit to a minimum of 2 years. As a volunteer, you would spend about 2-4 hours every month with your allocated child.

Each volunteer is carefully matched with a child or young person in care in their local area who shares similar interests.

WHAT DO INDEPENDENT VISITORS DO?

• Visit a child monthly and becomes a trusted adult friend to them.
• Provide a consistent and reliable adult with a view to building a trusting and positive relationship with the child.
• Provide a child with the opportunity to try new activities and spend time with them away from their placement. This in turn can enhance progress and resilience of children, by building self-esteem, strengthening mental health, and opening new social relationships outside of the care system.

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE DO YOU NEED?

• Interpersonal Skills – Ability to easily build rapport an identify with children and young people.
• Communication – Excellent communication skills, good report writing skills.
• Committed – Willing to commit to a child for at least one year and preferably two years.
• Role Model – A good role model for a child or young person who may have experienced difficult times during their childhood.
• DBS Check – We will carry out safer recruitment checks and you will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check.

Examples of activities can include:

• Sports
• Play football 
• Cinema
• Bowling
• Go to the library

You will be allocated a budget for each visit for your activity, and payment of your expenses, are paid so you are not out of pocket. These include, travel costs, and parking.

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to attend necessary training for the role. Interviews will be arranged in due course thereafter.

We want to ensure that volunteering with us does not feel too daunting, so the

exact tasks might vary depending on your circumstances.

However, some typical tasks may include:

� Helping with event preparation

� Manning checkpoints

� Walking support

� First-aid support

� Marshals

� Support drivers

� Helping with community stalls

We are looking for people who are: 

� Warm and non-judgemental

� Willing to learn about the work of YBTC

� Able to communicate with a range of different groups

�Good team players, able to work with other staff/volunteers

� Reliable and able to commit to agreed requirements

We can offer you the following: 

� Induction and ongoing training

� Ongoing support and supervision in your role

� The opportunity to learn new skills

� YBTC commitment to health and safety

Background

Founded in 2003 and originally named Andrea's Gift and later Brain Tumour Research and Support Across Yorkshire (BTRS), Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity (YBTC) is Yorkshire and Humber’s leading brain tumour charity.  Offering practical, financial and emotional support to both adult and child brain tumour patients, together with their families.

We fund brain tumour research in Yorkshire; we hope this research, dedicated to identifying new approaches to the discovery and treatment of brain tumours, will improve outcomes for patients. 

At YBTC we are a small team growing to meet the needs of those affected by a brain tumour in Yorkshire. Around 15 new cases of primary brain tumours are diagnosed in the region every week. 

Our charity values are

� Integrity, � Compassion, � Community & � Ambition. 

Our Vision/Mission 

To improve the lives of people impacted by brain tumours in Yorkshire through local support and research.