Health Volunteer Roles
Wolfram Syndrome UK (WSUK)
WSUK is a small national charity based in West Sussex that supports children, young people and adults affected by Wolfram Syndrome (WS) and their parents/wider families. WS is an ultra-rare genetic disorder which causes a complex range of symptoms, including diabetes mellitus, vision problems, renal problems, deafness, and neurological problems. WSUK provides current, accurate and family-friendly information, raises awareness of WS among health professionals and the public, and helps to fund WS research.
WSUK Treasurer
The WSUK Board is seeking to recruit a Treasurer to complement and extend the range of skills and experience of its current members. This voluntary role will maintain an overview of WSUK’s activities to ensure its financial viability and that proper financial procedures are maintained. Through active participation in quarterly Board meetings (on-line), this role will help WSUK to achieve its ambitions to continue to develop the activities and services it delivers to the WS community.
Skills and experience
WSUK is seeking a treasurer who is committed and motivated to help lead this small, but growing charity. Some financial experience and skills are needed, along with good independent judgement, an ability to communicate clearly and a team-oriented approach. You will become an important part of a dynamic charity, and you will be able to see how your involvement, skills and experience, directly benefit the people living with this challenging, ultra-rare condition.
The closing date for applications is Friday 13th September 2024..
Treasurer role description
Summary of the role:
The overall role of the Treasurer is to maintain an overview of the organisation’s affairs, ensure its financial viability and ensure that proper financial records and procedures are maintained.
Overall responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the Treasurer include:
· Overseeing and approving budgets, accounts and financial statements.
· Ensuring proper records are kept and effective financial procedures and controls are in place.
· Regularly reporting the financial position at Board meetings (e.g. quarterly reports), drawing attention to important points in a coherent and easily understandable way.
· Overseeing the production of an annual budget and proposing its adoption at the last meeting of the previous financial year.
· Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs.
· Keeping the Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities.
· Liaising with members of the WSUK team about financial matters.
· Liaising at a Board level with external auditors on specific issues in the auditing process.
· Guiding and advising fellow trustees to formally approve the annual report and audited accounts.
· Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the organisation.
· Appraising the financial viability of plans and proposals.
Responsible to: This role works closely with the Chair and Board of Trustees
Experience and skills:
The treasurer should have the following qualities:
· Financial experience. (e.g. as a Financial Director, Financial controller or qualified accountant).
· Financial analytical and evaluation skills.
· Good, independent judgement and strong leadership skills.
· Ability to communicate clearly.
· A team-oriented approach to problem solving and to management.
· Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
· A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort and be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis.
· A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
This is a voluntary position although all reasonable expenses are paid (in line with the WSUK expenses policy).
This role will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Time commitment
· The Board meets around 4 times per year, held virtually in the evening.
· The AGM is typically held as a face-to-face meeting on a Saturday afternoon in / near Worthing, West Sussex.
· Attendance at fundraising events and the Wolfram Syndrome annual conference is optional.
The Applicant needs to reside in the UK.
Applicants from the UK only to apply
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Parkinson’s changes lives. From the day of diagnosis, people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones need to know we’re by their side. If you're enthusiastic about making activities available to people affected by Parkinson's then this role is for you!
Activity groups are run by volunteers and offer friendship and support in the form of activities for local people affected by Parkinson's. In Worcestershire, we offer a range of activities to give people affected by Parkinson's a more flexible opportunity of taking part in things that will help them feel in control.
We are looking for someone who is confident with using a range of social media platforms to help us to reach more people in the local community who could benefit from our activities. We are always trying to do more and your help could support us to find new volunteers , too!
You'll have a chance to use and develop your administrative, leadership and communication skills, supported by local staff and other volunteers, to showcase our programme of activities appropriately. The role is flexible and can be adapted to fit around your commitments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for qualified and experienced massage therapists to provide complementary therapies for people with a diagnosis of cancer, their carers and bereaved. Therapies offered are recognised as having positive benefits and are given with the aim of relieving stress related symptoms and encourage relaxation
Time commitment: 3 hours, weekly or fortnightly.
Main Duties
· Clients with a cancer diagnosis, carers or the bereaved are offered four treatments of one hour each.
· Each therapy is adapted to the needs of the individual, depending on the client’s condition. Treatments are also carried out in chairs if needed, adjusting positioning and techniques used.
Volunteer Specification
The Mulberry Centre is committed to providing the highest quality of care and therapists are expected to:
- Have studied and qualified at a recognised college/school (ITEC equivalent).
-Be a member of their professional body.
- Have personal, professional indemnity insurance.
- Consider, or be undertaking, further professional development.
- Have been qualified in their therapy and actively practising for at least one year. If practising for less than one year we can offer a mentoring programme.
- Must not have had personal experience of cancer (either themselves or a close family member) or have been bereaved within the preceding two years.
- All therapists must have or be eligible for registration with CNHC.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Marie Curie Companion is a professional service provided by trained volunteers who offer one-to-one companionship and support to people with a terminal illness and their families. The service would not be able to reach those most in need if it was not for the commitment and hard work of the volunteers delivering the service.
Companion Volunteers provide companionship and emotional support, practical support, short breaks for carers and help with signposting for information and support.
Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:
- Carry out weekly visits with the person(s) you’re supporting, as agreed with the Volunteer Co-ordinator. This could be in a variety of settings, eg family home, a care home or in the community.
- Provide one-to-one companionship and support.
For example: offering a listening ear and spending time engaging in every-day conversation, activities or hobbies with the person you are supporting. Helping with small, daily tasks, e.g. making tea or accessing the internet. Allowing carers to have a short break. This may involve offering emotional support, signposting to relevant local support services or finding out information as requested
(This is only an outline as support will vary according to individual needs. Companion volunteers do not provide nursing or personal care, or offer counselling or advice)
- Keep your manager informed of any changes to the situation, or any significant happenings in connection to the person you’re supporting and/or their family, either in person or by phone
- Submit regular visit reports to your manager and update relevant computer systems as required
- Be reliable and committed to regularly spending time with someone and offering support
- Attend individual sessions with your Volunteer Co-ordinator, training and group events as required
- Represent the Marie Curie Companion service positively to those using the service
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the founding Board of Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity and be part of their journey as a newly converted charity with a mission to raise funds for their exceptional care across Derby, Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
Location: Derbyshire and Staffordshire
Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 2nd September (Chair) / 9 a.m. Monday 30th September (Trustees)
Who we are.
The newly independent Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity will partner with University Hospitals of Derby & Burton (UHDB) to provide Exceptional Care Together.
The Charity aims to significantly grow their income over the next five years to support more NHS staff to care for patients in safe, high-quality environments, using the latest equipment, technology and learning which will contribute to the future of health through committed research and development.
Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity’s vision is to serve the population of Derby, Derbyshire, and Staffordshire through preventative research, enhanced care and investment in the future.
Who we are looking for.
They now seek a Chair and three Trustees who will be pivotal to the establishment of their newly converted Charity, as well as its development and growth and ambitions to double the income over the next five years.
The new Chair and Board of Trustees will bring experience of good charity governance, strong commercial awareness and be well networked across their communities.
Time Commitment
The initial term of office is for three years, subject to annual review by the Board. If mutually agreed, the term can be extended for a further three years.
The Board of Trustees will meet bi-monthly, in person in Derby with online attendance at relevant sub-committees also likely.
The Chair and Trustees will need to give the equivalent of around one-two days per month initially to establish the Charity, develop and grow the Board and engage with senior stakeholders.
The Board will agree their formal committee structure, but it is likely to include the following sub-committees: Remuneration, Finance, Risk & Audit, Fundraising & Income Generation and Appeals, Research & Innovation.
Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity will have a formal liaison agreement in place with the University Hospitals of Derby & Burton (UHDB) Trust, including a position on its Board for a link Trustee, Monthly Trust and CEO leadership meetings. Twice-yearly Board to Board meetings and representation on key Trust groups such as strategic capital group.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for these roles close at 9 a.m. Monday 2nd September (Chair) / 9 a.m. Monday 30th September (Trustees)
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Volunteer required to facilitate a regular weekly 45-minute health walk for clients round Syon Park during the daytime (weather permitting) at a mutually agreed time;
Someone who is adaptable to the needs of the participants, depending on the clients’ condition, as far as is reasonable.
Can converse with the clients during the walk and motivate them to enjoy the experience and feedback on how the walk went and any issues arising.
Volunteer Specification
- Previous experience facilitating/leading health walks or similar activities.
- Ability to engage with the participants and make them feel welcome, comfortable and motivated.
- Ability to learn and adapt a suitable route round Syon Park.
- Previous experience of clients with cancer or other heath conditions would be advantageous.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As a Fundraising Volunteer – Campaigns & Events at The Mulberry Centre, you will play a vital role in supporting our fundraising campaigns, events and initiatives aimed at providing essential services to individuals affected by cancer. You will work closely with our Supporter Engagement Lead and our Fundraising & Engagement Team to assist hands on with our in-house fundraising efforts and provide support to individuals undertaking challenges and events on behalf of The Mulberry Centre, seeing defined projects through from start to finish.
Time Commitment – A regular commitment of 2 days a week (Majority of which would be office based) for a minimum of 6 months or longer term.
Main Duties
To work within an agreed brief with the support of the Supporter Engagement Lead on the following:
· Fundraising Campaign Support: Assisting with the planning, execution and evaluation of fundraising campaigns, including online and offline initiatives.
· Event Support: Helping to organise and facilitate fundraising events, ensuring smooth execution and maximum engagement from participants and supporters.
· Individual Support: Helping the Supporter Engagement Lead provide guidance and encouragement to individuals undertaking challenges and events in support of The Mulberry Centre, offering assistance in fundraising strategies and goal setting using the fundraising pack.
· Marketing and Advertising: Utilising transferable skills in marketing and advertising to promote fundraising campaigns and events, both online and offline, to maximize reach and participation.
· Community Engagement: Researching and engaging with the local community, small businesses, and organisations to foster partnerships and support for fundraising efforts.
· Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of fundraising activities, donations, and participant information, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
· Correspondence: Drafting accurate, well-structured emails, letters and reports with agreed key messages and information.
· Any other duties appropriate for the role and adhering to The Mulberry Centre’s policies.
Volunteer Skills Specification:
· Ability to gain and share knowledge of what The Mulberry Centre offers to people affected by cancer and inspire others to support us.
· Passion for supporting individuals affected by cancer and commitment to The Mulberry Centre's mission.
· Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
· Previous experience of running fundraising campaigns/events or experience of marketing, advertising, or charity work, with the ability to apply transferable skills to fundraising initiatives, is desirable.
· Strong admin, IT, organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
· Confident and able to work on one’s own initiative but within an agreed brief as part of a team.
· Reliable and dependable, with a willingness to commit to a minimum of 6 months volunteering 2 days per week with The Mulberry Centre.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community.
We are looking to recruit an Activities Volunteer for the Ayrshire Group. As our local group Activities Volunteer you’ll help us to set up activities in the area. Whether you’re serving refreshments, talking to people, registering attendees or collecting payments, you’ll be making sure everyone feel welcome.
In this role you’ll be able to develop your organisation, communication and team working skills. Most importantly you’ll be supporting your local group to run activities that bring friendship and fun to your local MS Community.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services.
You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the area the group to carry out this role.
Time Commitment
We estimate this role will need up to two hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role.
Apply
1. Read through the role description carefully
2. Please apply online
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
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To take an active role in the charity activities. Responsible for governance, safeguarding and strategic direction of the charity with other board members. To work in partnership and to support contractors and volunteers helping them to achieve the aims of the organisation.
- Ensure the charity is run in accordance with the governing document, charity law, company law and that the decisions of the board and any other appropriate legislation or regulations are upheld.
- Ensure the charity pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
- Work within SDAC’s Safeguarding Children and Adults policies at all times.
- Assisting with the development of strategic plans and ensuring the charity operates efficiently.
- Assisting in setting organisational aims and objectives and setting priorities.
- Supporting other trustees in their roles.
- Assisting with reports and being responsible for own secretarial work.
- Attending and actively participating in monthly Zoom board meetings on a Tuesday from 6.30 to 8.30pm and yearly AGM.
- Seek out new opportunities to work with vulnerable residents in Surrey to promote the success of SDAC Ltd.
· Take delegated roles/tasks for the Board as discussed and agreed with the
Chair and report back to the Board.
· Ensure the charity’s confidentiality and safeguarding policies are adhered to with regards to the management of the charity.
· Attending in person meetings with volunteers in Guildford.
Please complete the application form
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Be the difference on your doorstep.
Compassionate Neighbours are trained volunteers offering friendship, support and listening ear to people living in their local community, sometimes with serious, long-term or terminal illness who often struggle with loneliness.
By popping round for a cup of tea or a friendly chat once a week you can make a world of difference. You will be a good listener, kind and have a genuine interest in other people.
As a Compassionate Neighbour Volunteer you’ll not only gain new skills, confidence, and social networks; you’ll be making a difference in your local community.
Full training and support is provided. Training for our next intake will be held at the Hospice on the following dates:
Tuesday 17 September & Friday 20 September 2024, 9.30am - 3.30pm
If you are unable to attend those, we have scheduled training in November as well:
Saturdays 9 & 16 November 2024, 9.30am - 3.30pm
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As an Events volunteer you will provide support at our events taking place throughout the year. These range from sporting events, summer fetes, bridge drives, open gardens, luncheons etc. The role is varied and encompasses a number of different duties depending on the event; from car park marshalling at our busier events, to help setting up and manning a stall at our fete. The locations of our events are around Surrey and Sout West London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
Join us as a volunteer at Marie Curie charity shops, where your efforts will directly support our mission to provide vital care for terminally ill individuals and their families.
As a Retail Volunteer, you'll be the heart and soul of our store, bringing joy to our customers and helping us create a vibrant shopping experience.
Why volunteer in one of our shops?
- Gain retail experience.
- Meet new people.
- Support your local community.
- Donate your skills and knowledge.
- Be part of a friendly team.
Volunteers are involved in a wide range of roles and day-to-day activities that support the running of each store for two hours or more a week.
On the store floor you could be involved with providing excellent customer service, processing transactions on the tills, replenishing stock and putting up eye-catching displays to entice customers in.
Behind the scenes, volunteers get involved with store housekeeping and administration, sorting through donations to find those hidden gems and preparing goods for sale by sorting, steaming and pricing items.
Do you have specific retail skills to donate? We're also looking for volunteers with skills and ideas around visual merchandising, identifying stock generation channels and raising awareness of our charity shops. Using your local knowledge, you could help to maximise the shop’s potential.
Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:
- Sort through donations, find hidden gems
- Prepare items for sale
- Maintain the shop floor and provide excellent customer service to our shoppers
- Operate the till
- Help out with basic housekeeping
Young Volunteers
Please note: A signed Parent/Guardian Consent Form is required for all volunteers aged 14-17 years.
Skills & Qualities
- Friendly and cheerful manner
- Able to work well as part of a team
- Able to follow instructions
- Knowledge of popular and quality brands would be useful
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Volunteer with us!
At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, so most of the care that we provide is funded through fundraising and through our shops.
To help us to continue to provide the care that we do, we are looking for fun and enthusiastic volunteers to join us in our Bromsgrove shop. Our shops are exciting and dynamic, with no two days being the same. From our walk-in customers, to receiving donations, and everything in between
As a Shop Volunteer with us, you will be:
- Engaging with customers
- Accepting and sorting donated stock
- Pricing donations for sale
- Working on the till
Our shops are open Monday to Saturday (some open on Sundays too) 9am to 5pm. You can volunteer the hours that suit you, but it would be great if you could support in the shop for at least 3 hours a week.
Why Volunteer at Acorns?
- To help a local charity and make a difference in your local community
- Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
- Enhance your CV by learning new skills and gaining experience
- Opportunities to progress to other roles
- Access to free online courses
- Retail discounts
- Invites to social events and participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards
Full training will be provided
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Volunteer with us at Sphinx AC Coombe 8 on Sunday 17th November 2024!
At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, and our fundraising is vital to enable us to continue providing care and support to the children: it costs around £11 million a year to run our care services.
What's involved?
We are looking for volunteers who will come a long to support the Acorns stand and engage with our runners and members of the public.
We are looking for a cheer squad to cheer our runners on they fly around the course, as well as course marshals to encourage and guide participants safety a long the course.
Lastly we are seeking a mascot who can dress up as Alex the Acorn!
How much time will it take?
The event starts at 8am-12pm
Why volunteer at Acorns?
- To help a local charity and make a difference in your community
- Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
- Learn new skills to boost your CV
- Opportunities to progress to other roles
- Access to free online training courses
- Retail discounts
- Participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards on Sunday 29th September 2024!
At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, and our fundraising is vital to enable us to continue providing care and support to the children: it costs around £11 million a year to run our care services.
Volunteer with us at Coventry War Memorial Park on Sunday 17th November 2024!
At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, and our fundraising is vital to enable us to continue providing care and support to the children: it costs around £11 million a year to run our care services.
What's involved?
We are looking for volunteers who will come a long to support the Acorns stand and engage with our runners and members of the public.
We are looking for a cheer squad to cheer our runners on they fly around the course, as well as course marshals to encourage and guide participants safety a long the course.
Lastly we are seeking a mascot who can dress up as Alex the Acorn!
How much time will it take?
The event starts at 8am-2pm ( you can volunteer any hours between these times)
Why volunteer at Acorns?
- To help a local charity and make a difference in your community
- Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
- Learn new skills to boost your CV
- Opportunities to progress to other roles
- Access to free online training courses
- Retail discounts
- Participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards on Sunday 29th September 2024!
At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, and our fundraising is vital to enable us to continue providing care and support to the children: it costs around £11 million a year to run our care services.