Volunteer Roles
We specialise in supporting people with visual impairment and complex needs in a range of services including Care Homes and Supported Living. Can you help support us in making a difference in the lives of the people we support?
What will you be doing?
As a member of the Board, you will play a vital role in steering and supporting New Outlook. The Board is responsible for providing strategic direction; ensuring we meet regulatory requirements; and overseeing the work of the staff team, thus ensuring New Outlook’s efficient administration and financial stability.
Time Commitment
0-5 hours / month
What are we looking for?
This is an exciting time to join us as Vice Chair of Board. The successful volunteer will support the Chair of Board and will need to demonstrate a commitment to a high level of engagement. You must be able to understand our business, its culture, people, and help to provide strategic leadership and direction in order to inform the current and future needs of the organisation so that the Board fulfils its responsibilities for the overall governance of the organisation. You will possess the ability to deputise for the Chair when needed.
There is no need to have trustee experience to apply, as long as you are committed to our values. We wish to have a wide range of people on the Board and seek to be representative of the diverse population in the West Midlands.
What difference will you make?
We are constantly striving to make a difference to people’s lives through the provision of aspirational services for people with sensory and other specialist needs. We want to enable people to live fulfilled lives in excellent quality accommodation, and our whole philosophy is based around person-centred principles.
Our core values summarise what we ASPIRE to achieve:
Approachable
Supportive
Professional
Innovative
Reliable
Empowering
Before you apply
You will need to submit the following:
- A full CV including the name and address of a referee (the referee will not be approached without prior permission from candidates).
- A covering letter which states what motivates you to join our Board and what you will be able to contribute to our success and values.
Completed applications should be sent via Reach Volunteering.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Youth Team role
Youth Team Volunteers work with young people from a wide breadth of backgrounds, ensuring they really feel part of the St John family. Volunteers will help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be.
You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.
Getting started
You will usually be able to start volunteering very quickly, joining your new youth unit, meeting the young people and your colleagues and beginning to learn on the job. However please be aware you will have some online training to do, and you will need to engage with classroom training opportunities when available. There is also optional training for those who wish to pursue higher youth team qualifications.
Pursuing the role
We do not have a fixed closing date, but we may pause recruitment if we become oversubscribed - so if you want to pursue this, please do not delay!
If you are not already a St John Ambulance volunteer, after getting some brief details we will first invite you to an interview with our Welcome Team.
When pursuing this role, we will check you meet the minimum criteria and then invite you to a Youth Team interview, after which we'll be able to tell you if you've been accepted for this role.
About the Youth Team role
Youth Team Volunteers work with young people from a wide breadth of backgrounds, ensuring they really feel part of the St John family. Volunteers will help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be.
You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.
Getting started
You will usually be able to start volunteering very quickly, joining your new youth unit, meeting the young people and your colleagues and beginning to learn on the job. However please be aware you will have some online training to do, and you will need to engage with classroom training opportunities when available. There is also optional training for those who wish to pursue higher youth team qualifications.
Pursuing the role
We do not have a fixed closing date, but we may pause recruitment if we become oversubscribed - so if you want to pursue this, please do not delay!
If you are not already a St John Ambulance volunteer, after getting some brief details we will first invite you to an interview with our Welcome Team.
When pursuing this role, we will check you meet the minimum criteria and then invite you to a Youth Team interview, after which we'll be able to tell you if you've been accepted for this role.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Purpose
To support the Director of Operations, Engagement and Services and the Treasurer in maintaining the financial records and managing financial administration of Mast Cell Action, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to aid decision-making and compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
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Key Responsibilities
- Assist with processing income and expenditure, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.
- Maintain and update financial records using appropriate software or spreadsheets.
- Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports for the charity's leadership team.
- Collaborate with the Treasurer to prepare financial documentation for the annual audit and other statutory requirements.
- Ensure financial records are organised and easily accessible for reporting and compliance.
- Monitor income streams, such as donations, grants, and fundraising events, providing regular updates.
- Assist with creating and monitoring budgets for specific projects.
- Liaise with other volunteers and staff to ensure financial information is collected and processed efficiently.
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Skills and Experience
- Basic understanding of financial processes; familiarity with charity finance
- Qualified as an accountant or other relevant financial qualification
- Proficient in using spreadsheets (e.g., Excel or Google Sheets). Experience with accounting software is desirable.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
- Commitment to the values and mission of Mast Cell Action.
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Reports to: Director of Operations, Engagement and Services
Hours: Flexible, approximately 3–5 hours per week
Location: Remote
Role Type: Volunteer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Working hands-on to deliver inpatient surgical care to our patients, the Ward Nurses work around the clock to see that each and every patient receives the care and attention they deserve.
• Administer holistic patient care to assigned patients and expect to care for both adults and children on a 20 bed open ward
• Employ recent surgical experience in providing pre- and post-operative care to patients receiving maxillofacial, reconstructive plastic, general, obstetric fistula repair, gynecological or orthopedic surgery. Experience in one of these surgical specialties preferred
• Partner with local Day Crew translators to provide culturally sensitive and compassionate care to patients
• Coordinate patient care with the specialty Team Leaders, Charge Nurses, Hospitalist Physicians and Surgeons
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Have you got a few hours each week to help us with marketing our events and volunteer opportunities?
Want to work with a dynamic team and use your extensive experience?
The role
· We are looking for someone to write copy, evaluate our target audience and choose the most appropriate route to highlight our activities and events
· The measures of successes will include raised numbers of applicants for our volunteer roles, an increase in the number of client applications and raised attendance at our events
· You will be working closely with our Volunteer Co-ordinator and our other volunteers
· Depending on the candidate there is room for further development for the role in the area of social media
· There is a lot going on at The Therapy Garden. We need to ensure our target markets know about who we are, what we do and the community participates in our fundraising and brand building events.
· You will convert these ideas into reality!
Necessary experience
· Extensive marketing experience is a must
· A demonstrable track record of positive impact
· The ability to work in a collaborative environment
We aim to have a positive significant impact on the lives of people facing challenges in life, via the power of gardening by connecting with nature
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for volunteer chaplains to help take part in informal weekly chaplaincy evenings to support the residents living in our Support Housing projects.
We house young people, aged 16-25, most of whom stay around 2 years. Our young people face many barriers; we provide a place and space for young people to feel safe through our projects that will lead to better life chances and a positive future. Our volunteers are at the heart of our work to support and encourage young people to turn their lives around.
YMCA DownsLink Group has a Christian foundation and inclusive vision. Our chaplaincy service helps ensure our YMCA supported accommodation is unique. Our multi-faith chaplains make a difference to the lives of young people in our supported accommodation by providing a space to be heard, to have fun and to eat together.
We are looking for people of faith or belief who are kind, good listeners, non-judgemental, with a sense of humour and a love of young people. We have a Christian Foundation and inclusive vision and we welcome applications from people of all faiths and beliefs. As a volunteer chaplain you will work as part of a team and spend time with the residents in their projects, cooking and eating with them, chatting, playing board games, and generally just being there for them. You will also receive training and support from one of our paid Chaplains.
We ask for a commitment of one evening (approximately 2 hours) every 2-3 weeks.
We are looking for Volunteer Chaplains in the following areas:
- Guildford and East Sussex
- Horsham and Crawley, West Sussex (one to two days a month preferably on Tuesday or Thursday evenings)
- Brighton & Hove
We believe every young person has the right to discover their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are currently looking to offer volunteering placements with our Mental Health Recovery Pathway (MHRP) – a mental health provision based across three sites in Islington responding to the mental health needs of Islington residents.
The Integrated Community Support (ICS) service provides day service opportunities for people with low and medium Preventative Care Needs.
You will be assisting service users who experience mental distress in group settings.
We ask for a commitment of at least 1 day a week 10:15am – 4:00pm for a full year (+ about 2-3 months for DBS check and induction), though there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer more than one day a week.
If this sounds interesting and suitable to you, please complete the volunteer application form and return with your CV, indicating why are you interested in volunteering for Islington Mind, if there is anything specific that you would like to do in your volunteering placement – e.g. facilitate activities, support our open access drop-in sessions, support service users with completing forms, accompany service users to appointments, etc.
Download an application form from our website and email it to us along with your CV.
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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The Hospice Lottery Partnership runs a weekly lottery in support of local charities such as: East & North Hertfordshire Hospitals’ Charity, Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity in Aylesbury, Harlington Hospice, Michael Sobell Hospice Charity in Northwood, Rennie Grove Hospice Care in Buckinghamshire and West Hertfordshire, South Bucks Hospice in High Wycombe, and The Hospice of St Francis in Berkhamsted.
We are looking for someone that could spare a few hours a week at our office based in Tring to help welcome new players to the weekly lottery.
The role involves thanking players for their support of our partner charities, checking their details are correct, and providing them with the opportunity to ask any questions.
If you have a warm personality, would enjoy the company of a small and friendly team with copious supply of tea and biscuits, then we would love to hear from you!
“It is a pleasure to be a part of the team at The Hospice Lottery. As a volunteer, I know I am contributing to a very good cause. It is a friendly and busy office, and everyone is very welcoming and keen to ensure that volunteers are valued, supported and appreciated. Good to be included in staff social events too!” Beryl Washington, Office Volunteer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent is committed to making later life better for everyone in Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent. We have an active board of Trustees from a range of different backgrounds who continually provide guidance and support to the charity.The Trustee role offers an exciting opportunity to get involved in an engaging, decision making role which contributes to the strategy, financial strategy and day-to-day management of the organisation.
Our existing Board has a diverse range of experience and skills and we are looking to grow and develop these to support the organisation in the future. We are particuarly interested in hearing from people with experience and/or knowledge of the following areas:
- Financial Management (including investment planning/management accounts)
- Estate Planning
- Charity Retailing
- Fundraising / Income generation Fundraising
This is not an exclusive list of skills as each new Trustee brings their own valuable skills and experience. We are keen to develop our Board's diversity and appreciate that the role of a Trustee is new to some people. If you would like an informal chat about what the role involves please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Hospice Lottery Partnership runs a weekly lottery in support of local charities such as: Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity in Aylesbury, Michael Sobell Hospice Charity in Northwood, Rennie Grove Hospice Care in Buckinghamshire and West Hertfordshire, South Bucks Hospice in High Wycombe, and The Hospice of St Francis in Berkhamsted.
Mystery shopping is a form of market research work, that requires an individual to play the role of a genuine customer and report their experience back to us.
We are looking for someone with a good level of literacy and a great memory that could spare a few hours a week visiting our Fundraisers at local retail stores and medical centres to provide feedback on a Fundraisers performance and the overall perception of the experience. In essence, how you would rate the service you received during your experience?
“I volunteer a few hours a week. It is a very relaxed and welcoming team. There are no rules about how many hours or which days I volunteer. It is great to have that flexibility, and I know that volunteering even a small amount of time can make such a difference.” Jane Welch, Office Volunteer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for Youth Advice Centre Food Market/Reception volunteers with an interest in supporting young people (aged 13-25), through providing information and signposting to services.
YMCA Youth Advice Centre (YAC) Brighton offers advice, support and guidance to young people in Brighton and Hove. The YAC team are able to offer expertise on a wide range of topics. Our aim is to provide young people in the local area with a safe and friendly environment where they can access helpful advice and support. We offer a Family Support & Mediation Service and a Support & Advice Service providing sexual health advice and services, emotional and wellbeing support and benefits and money advice.
We are looking for volunteers who would like experience in a friendly support service for young people. This will involve working at the Youth Advice Centre (YAC) to welcoming young people at reception, keep monitoring systems up to date, answering YAC’s main phone line and developing our social media presence.
Key to this role, is supporting our youth-led Food Market project, supporting young people accessing the food market and completing registration forms, taking payments, and supporting the smooth running of the Food Market Tuesday to Thursday between 3-6 pm.
We ask for a commitment of a minimum of 3 hours a week for a 6 month period.
We believe every young person has the right to discover their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Bright Futures UK is looking for passionate and positive KS1 tutors to provide educational support and a fun, safe learning environment for young people living with long-term illnesses.
What will you be doing?
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Run tutoring sessions online to support a young person.
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Offer fun and supportive sessions for Early Years learners .
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Help to combat social isolation through engaging tutoring sessions.
What are we looking for?
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Teaching Skills: Ability to explain ideas in a clear and engaging way.
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Empathy and Patience: Kind and understanding nature, especially towards those facing health challenges.
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Reliability: Consistent availability for the agreed-upon time commitment.
What difference will you make?
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Academic Progress: Help young people stay on track with their studies despite their health challenges, ensuring they do not fall behind.
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Confidence Builder: Provide a stable and encouraging presence that helps build the students' confidence and resilience.
Before you apply
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Please submit via our website.
Location
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Remote
Time
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1 Hour per Week
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Duration: 14 Weeks
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Please note this position is for individuals based in or around Blackpool, UK.
1 - MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
To provide confidential emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. To provide such support by telephone, face to face, email, letter, web chat and whatever other means of communication may be adopted by Samaritans.
2 - POSITION AND SUPPORT IN ORGANISATION
- Accountable to: There will be a duty Leader and Director
- Liaises with: Leader and Branch volunteers
- Works within a team of: Branch volunteers
3 - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To provide confidential emotional support as above
- To uphold Samaritans Mission, Vision & Values & Policies & Procedures
- To complete regular volunteering duties, including overnight duties, as agreed
- To support fellow Samaritan volunteers during shared duties
- To debrief with duty Leader after each shift
- To liaise with duty Leader in respect of difficult or emergency situations or when in doubt
- To follow instructions given by duty Leader or Director
- To maintain caller log sheets and/or systems as required by the branch
- To undertake continuous development training
4 - QUALITIES & EXPERIENCE
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- To be able to actively listen without prejudice
- To be able to communicate clearly with callers and branch volunteers
- Ability to deal sensitively with all callers, including vulnerable people, those with mental health issues and children, as necessary
- Able to follow procedures and maintain systems
- Ability to recognise the need for support (in themselves and others) and to seek or provide support where necessary
- Awareness of own emotional triggers and can cope with own feelings
- Demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of Samaritans values
- Listening volunteers should be 18 or over upon completion of their training.
5 - APPOINTMENT AND TIMESCALES
- Duties to be arranged with the branch
- (As a guide, the typical arrangement is 3-4 hours per week including an overnight duty approximately once a month, or as required by the branch)
6 - LOCATION, TRAVEL & EXPENSES
- Based at the branch
- All out of pocket expenses related to the role will be reimbursed in line with Branch Expenses Policy
7 - BENEFITS
- A chance for personal development
- Access to a thorough training programme
- Contribute and share existing skills
- Develop new listening and communication skills you can use in all aspects of your life
- Meet new people from all different kinds of backgrounds and cultures
- Give something back to your local community
8 - RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS
- Completion of a Samaritans application form
- Attendance and successful selection at an interview
- The offer of a listening volunteer position is conditional on the completion of;
- Background checks; including references and enhanced criminal records check
- Completion of initial CORE training
- Period of mentoring and Embedding
- Successful completion of a probationary period before becoming a full branch volunteer
This role description has been constructed as a best practice template. To ensure it remains in line with current Samaritans policy and operating practice, any branch adaptations to the content should be made following consultation with the Volunteering Team.
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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Seeking Volunteer Trustees to join in the starting up of a Peace Charity in Manchester, UK.
- This is an unpaid volunteer Trustee position & does not pay expenses. The charity is only just starting, when the charity is more established we can consider paying expenses for volunteer roles, but currently at the present time the role is unpaid with no expenses. If the charity takes off, we can have a board meeting about paying volunteer expenses.
- We need a Board of Trustees before we can apply to the Charities Commission for England & Wales for registration, we intend to register as a Charity in 2025 after we have a solid and diverse Board of Trustees in place.
The founder will be Cindy Baxter, Trustees that join now will be considered co-founders as well as Trustees given they would help to set the Charity up from scratch.
Job Summary
The Trustee plays a pivotal role in the governance and strategic direction of the organisation. This position involves overseeing the management of resources and ensuring that the organisation operates in accordance with its mission and objectives. The Trustee will work collaboratively with other board members to enhance the organisation's impact, engage in fundraising activities, and foster positive relationships within the community.
Duties
- Attend regular board meetings and actively participate in discussions regarding the organisation's strategy and policies.
- Provide oversight on financial management, ensuring that funds are used effectively to achieve organisational goals.
- Engage in fundraising efforts, utilising personal networks and community connections to support financial sustainability.
- Assist in marketing initiatives to promote the organisation's mission and programmes to a wider audience.
- Foster positive public relations by representing the organisation at events and within the community.
- Collaborate with staff to develop programmes that align with organisational objectives and community needs.
ABOUT THE PROPOSED CHARITY:
The International Society for the Promotion of Permanent & Universal Peace (International Peace Society - IPS for short) will be an inclusive and ethical Society created in the UK in Manchester, the 'City of Peace', to further Domestic & International Peace initiatives. Especially to in future, if the Society becomes successful & raises enough funds, employ professionals, in particular, of the Social Sciences - particularly those skilled in Peace & Conflicts, Social Work, Psychology, Community Development, Humanitarian efforts, Domestic & Family Abuse, International aid, International Diplomacy & many others. The Society, if successful, will have other jobs & volunteers also of all types of skills & abilities relevant to the Society's aims as well. The founder of this 2024 Society is Cindy Baxter, a Social Scientist & Registered Social Worker in England with 8 years experience in Safeguarding (Child Protection) across two countries (Australia & the UK), with studies in Psychology, Sociology, History & a Social Work Masters Degree that included a community development course. Cindy has an enormous amount of experience of doing paperwork for Government, experience of working with asylum seeking children, has experience of travelling to other countries & interacting with people from different cultures & Cindy is also a descendent of the Peace Family Line - her Great-Grandfather is Robert J C Peace who was born in Battersea in London in 1921. Cindy will go on to study a PhD in Social Sciences part-time whilst helping to run the Society alongside other founders & trustees. If the Society became successful, & enough funds were raised, an employment call would then go out to locate a suitable Peace President for the Society & other essential staff.
At the moment however the Society is at the very beginning stages where Trustees are needed to help start the Society, help with fundraising & apply to register the charity with the Companies House & the Charities Commission as a Charitable Not-For-Profit Company (Limited by Guarantee) in England in 2025.
There would be two main aspects to the Society:
- Domestic Peace & International Peace
CHARITABLE PURPOSES:
- The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives (saving lives by preventing wars, ending wars, de-escalating the negative impacts of wars & by domestic & family abuse assistance)
- The prevention or relief of poverty (where it relates to war or domestic/family abuse/exploitation)
- The advancement of education (Peace Education & Social Sciences)
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science (The advancement of Social Sciences specifically)
A brief overview - this is not an exhaustive list of everything the Society will aim to do but a general starting point:
The International section of the Society would likely involve forms of overseas aid, focus on diplomacy, encouraging Peace between Nations, spreading messages of peace & peaceful resolution of conflicts, attempts to avert war, especially nuclear war, employing independent Diplomats, etc. Attempting to encourage communities to unite in a spirit of peace, for example by hosting events for the public & the Society's members to attend, such a big peace walks or charity luncheons or charity galas etc. The Society will start in Manchester but if it becomes successful could branch out into other regions of the UK or even into other Countries. The Manchester office where it will start, may in future employ people or enlist volunteers who may work overseas at times as part of their role. The main reason would be to encourage as much as possible conflict/dispute resolution & encourage Nations and differing Nationalities to find diplomatic ways of resolving difficulties in an effort to end wars & prevent new wars/conflict from continuing to occur. Social Scientists, Social Policy graduates and other professionals may also be employed to uncover the deeper reasons behind what is causing specific conflicts/wars in particular regions of the world & give advice on how best to proceed to attempt to end the war/address the underlying problems that are leading to conflict/war.
- support offered to veterans & victims of conflicts/wars including those who are asylum seekers/refugees due to war
- Representing Peace in the North of England
- If the Peace & Justice Project based in London was willing to partner with the IPS we could work in tandem with them, they focus a lot on the Politics of Peace
In terms of Domestic Peace (within the UK) there will be a section of the Society that assists people & families having difficulties with domestic & family abuse or other family problems that are disturbing the peace (e.g. if the Society raised enough funds in future we could hire couple's therapists, domestic abuse specialists or partner with or support local agencies that already specialize in domestic & family abuse)
- support offered to survivors of abuse/neglect/trauma
Other potential aims:
Peace Education, Peace Awareness, Peace initiatives, Humanitarian efforts.
Further aims & purposes of the Society will be discussed in Trustee meetings, we are open to collaborating to discuss the overall aims & purposes of the Charity & how these can be brought into reality. Ultimately we want to have a Charity that helps a lot of people both within the UK & Internationally. This Society is only just starting right now, as such it is not yet registered. The purpose of this advertisement is to recruit Trustees to the Board of Trustees & be able to start the process of having the charity registered once we reach a fundraising goal of £5000.
Seeking to recruit up to a maximum of 11 Volunteer Trustees for the IPS. Applications from people of varied backgrounds, skills & abilities welcomed, including people with disabilities. If you think you have what it takes to be a Trustee for the IPS please apply.
You can access more information about the Trustee role for Charities on the UK Charity Commission website "what is a trustee and how to become one" & "the essential trustee what you need to know what you need to do".
What the IPS needs from you as a Trustee on the Board of Trustees:
- A commitment to act as a volunteer Trustee for the IPS for at least 1 year, however ideally for 3 years or longer
- Time commitment of at least 6 hours per month to join trustee meetings & discussions regarding the founding document & other various administration matters related to setting up a Charity. A virtual option will be provided for meetings for those that wish to work from home.
- Preferred location of Trustees - Greater Manchester - at least 3 of the Trustees need to be based in Greater Manchester or surrounding areas & be able to commute to Manchester Central easily.
However applications from regions outside of Greater Manchester & surrounds will be considered as long as the applicant will commit to either commuting into Greater Manchester for meetings, or commit to joining us virtually. Remote option is available.
You must live in the UK & be legally entitled to volunteer in the UK.
If you are outside of Greater Manchester & surrounds, but live in the UK, please mention this in your CV & indicate whether you are willing to commute into Manchester Central or join regular meetings virtually.
- The IPS values diversity, we encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds & with disabilities
- You will need a basic standard of English to apply for this volunteer position
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply for this volunteer position
- Two references required
- Proof of identity & address in the UK
Preferred attributes/values:
- A strong desire to see both domestic & international peace & the motivation & drive to ensure the Charity can start up strong, become a successful charity & become registered
- Integrity, kindness & an ability to work well with others in a team
- Experience in the charity sector, social sciences (including Peace & Conflicts graduates), social care and/or management of a charity/setting up a charity. If you have experience in any or multiple of these areas & are interested please submit an application
Preferred skills/abilities/experience: IPS will need a diverse range of skills & talents on the Board of Trustees. Some skills & abilities we will be seeking are:
- Charity management
- Management of charity finances & fundraising
- Payroll & HR work experience
- IT support for the new website & social media channels
- Business administration
- Experience or vast knowledge of overseas aid, diplomacy and other peace initiatives and efforts (For the International Peace side of the IPS)
- Domestic & family abuse work experience & qualifications (for the Domestic Peace side of the IPS)
- Couples counselling work experience and/or social work dispute resolution & de-escalating conflicts work experience
An applicant who has experience of fundraising & of starting and/or managing a Charity will be highly favoured. Particularly an applicant with experience of International aid & Diplomacy.
If you have skills/talents/abilities which have not been listed above which you believe would contribute beneficially to a role as Trustee for the IPS, in line with the IPS' goals, aims & charitable causes then please describe how your unique skills/abilities/talents will suit a Trustee role for the IPS in your application and this will be considered.
The main criteria is a passion for the cause of peacemaking. If you are passionate about peacemaking and believe you could be a Trustee for the IPS please apply. For those who wish to be a general volunteer for the IPS, another call will go out next year for general volunteers after the Board of Trustees has agreed on the structure of the organisation and completed the founding document.
Please be aware that all applications which proceed onto potential recruitment to Trustee positions with the IPS will be required to undergo DBS checks before being allowed into any Trustee meetings.
Please read the guidance on the UK Government page about who is ineligible to be a Trustee - "Automatic disqualification rules for charity trustees and charity senior positions".
Prospective trustees will be asked to sign a declaration to confirm that they are not disqualified from acting as a charity trustee if successful in the recruitment process.
The likely set up for the Charity will be a Not-For-Profit Charitable Company (limited by Guarantee), this will require registration with the Companies House & The Charities Commission for England & Wales once the charity is able to prove earnings of £5000 or more per year. Please keep this in mind. Trustees will have very limited liability, at maximum £10. Trustees are not expected to contribute money to set the charity up, you do not need to have money to be a Trustee, however having fundraising experience or an ability to talk to others in the general community about the importance of raising money for Peace Initiatives will be essential for at least some of the 11 Trustees that will be recruited. Or have the ability to manage future volunteers (not in Trustee positions, general volunteers) to help them learn or develop the skills to fundraise for the IPS.
Fundraising is an essential part of any Charity & we will need to demonstrate we can raise £5000 annually before we can register our Charity. Applications close on the 15th of January 2025. All applications will be considered as such please do not despair if you haven't heard back before the 15th of January 2025. Interview times will be able to be flexible around the applicants with interviews occuring late January or early February 2025.
You do not need to provide a cover letter alongside CV but if you would like to explain more in your cover letter why this position is for you then you're welcome to provide a cover letter.
This is an exciting opportunity to be both a co-founder & Trustee of the 21st Century version of the International Peace Society!
The 21st Century version of the IPS will be non-denominational and is open to people of all faiths & beliefs including those who are religious and those who are not for example agnostic & athiest. It will be an inclusive society open to all.
Postal Address:
First Floor Swan Buildings 20 Swan Street, City Centre, Manchester M45JU – this is a postal address only. The IPS does not have an office space just yet, this will be a matter that will be discussed during Board Meetings.
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