Voluntary Volunteer Roles

Join our Board as a Trustee

We are looking to appoint two more trustees to the board of The Harmony Project this Autumn.

Our Trustees play a vital role in making sure that The Harmony Project achieves its core purpose of transforming education and putting sustainability and nature at the heart of learning. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that The Harmony Project has a clear strategy and that our delivery plan is in line with our vision.

We are keen to recruit individuals who have:

• A strong commitment to young people, education, a sustainable future for our planet in line with the vision of The Harmony Project.
• Professional experience and networks in any of the following areas:
  • Marketing, digital marketing, educational marketing, educational business development
  • Fundraising from Ultra High Net-Worth Individuals (UHNWI)
  • Corporate giving, corporate social responsibility, corporate fundraising
• A willingness to learn the ropes of charity trusteeship, if this might be the first time of serving on a charity Board
• Capacity to attend 3 Board meetings per year and 3 informal meetings per year.
   

About The Harmony Project

We are a small UK registered charity. We began life in 2019 within the charity the Sustainable Food Trust. We received our charitable status in November 2022 and became a fully separate charity on 1st April 2023.

We have a core team of 6 staff, and a team of freelance writers and designers. We have an annual turnover of c. £400k. Some of the team are based in Surrey, and others are based around the UK. We are a passionate, friendly and supportive team.

Our goal is to transform education by putting sustainability and nature at the heart of learning and to see the principles of Harmony woven into the education of all pupils, both in the UK and globally. Our enquiry-based approach to learning balances academic rigour with meaningful application to the world. We support schools in adopting this approach to learning through training, teaching and learning resources and events. We work to influence education policy at a strategic level through high level networks, and we promote our ethos through our marketing and social media channels.

To date our Board has had 4 members, and we are keen to grow to 6, to allow for natural cycles of change and to ensure the Board remains a healthy size. The initial term is 3 years with a further 3 years possible. 

We are passionate about education and are proud to be driving inclusion in our work. We’re totally committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation. For this role, we particularly encourage applications from people of colour and people with disabilities, as we are currently under-represented for both those protected characteristics within The Harmony Project generally and also at this level.

How to Apply

Please email Morwenna Lewis for the role description and information on how to apply.

Deadline to apply: Wednesday 16th October 2024

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th October and you would be invited to attend our next Board meeting in central London on the 6th November, as an opportunity to meet the whole Board.

We are looking for volunteers to help us to deliver our programme of wellbeing activities and discussion groups as part of our Hub service, by interacting with clients and helping ensure that they feel welcomed and involved.  These groups help enable our clients to identify their goals, to be supported in their recovery, to enhance wellbeing and provide clients with the tools and strategies to help them to manage their mental health.

Activities and responsibilities include:

• Help the group facilitator prepare and deliver activities
• Ensure that all clients are welcome to the group and positively encourage their continued participation 
• Support clients in learning a new skill along with maintaining and growing the skills of clients who are already familiar with an activity.
• Assist with the smooth running of the group: chatting with clients and putting them at ease; listening to ideas and concerns and help ensure that the ground rules of the group are followed
• Help clients find the materials they need, as well as familiarising them with the facilities available at the location (toilets, fire exits and refreshments)
• Record attendance of each session and notify the Hub Manager of any client absence
• Flag up any client concerns to the Hub Manager at a post-group debrief

AT CENTER GLD - INDONESIA

Unlock a World of Opportunities with IHF's GLD Program in Indonesia!

Are you an Indonesian citizen with aspirations of leading an institution, school, or non-profit? Look no further than IHF's Global Leadership Development (GLD) program, available at our Jakarta, Bali, and Medan centers (Yayasan). The best part? While foreign legacy students pay for this service, Indonesian citizens receive FREE training along with a small stipend and room and board.

Overview

IHF, an award-winning International Non-profit established in 2001, is on a mission to (1) educate impoverished children, igniting their highest potential and fostering loving, healthy communities, and (2) enlighten global citizens through hands-on experiences, both online and in person. We provide a platform for learning and practicing leadership skills, welcoming participants from kindergarten to retirement age.

Join our IHF Indonesia Center for the Global Leadership Development (GLD) program and make a genuine impact during your stay as a volunteer.

The Role

As a GLD participant, you'll engage in four hours of local on-site tasks in addition to four hours per day as a member of various International Online Teams. Your local tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Providing hands-on support for the center's daily operations

• Engaging in cultural exchange, teaching classes, and organizing fun activities for our children, teens, and university students

• Enhancing our children's education by participating in our online mentor and Study-Buddy programs

• Taking charge of the management, design, and execution of community-led projects aligned with your academic or professional expertise

• Overseeing local and international volunteers, shaping their experience at our Indonesian IHF Centers.

Your international online tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Budgeting and finance

• Donor relations and sponsorships

• Social media campaigns and fundraising

• Social Media & Website development

• Human Resources

Essential Requirements

We welcome volunteers who:

Have confidence in using basic English language (both spoken and written)

Possess a passion for international development, with a strong focus on universal education

Share career development goals aligned with IHF's mission

Eligibility

The program calls for a college diploma or university degree and a minimum commitment of four months, although we encourage volunteers to stay for up to one year. All volunteers enjoy one day off per week and a four-day holiday per month.

Benefits

In addition to making a significant impact on the lives of the children we serve, you'll also enjoy the following benefits:

• Certificate of program completion

• Letter of recommendation upon request

• Acquire leadership and management skills to thrive in the ever-changing global environment

• Gain practical experience in an NGO environment

• Join a global network of IHF volunteers and alumni

• Build a diverse global network with professionals from various backgrounds

• You'll also receive a monthly per diem in addition to room and board. The small stipend increases every three months, ranging from 508,000.00 IDR to 2,180,000.00 IDR.

Note: Given our work with children, we do require an up-to-date clean criminal background check for accepted applicants.

Ready to embark on this life-changing journey? Apply now at our website and seize the opportunity to become a global leader in Indonesia!

Are you an experienced professional with expertise related to teaching and learning / social, emotional, or mental health needs? Then you may be able to use those skills to make a positive difference at Inscape House School in Cheadle.

Inscape House is a non-maintained special needs school based in Stockport, Cheshire. It’s one of the specialist education services provided by the charity the Together Trust. We cater for children and young people with autism from Year 1 to Year 14 with an Education Health and Care Plan and whose needs require a higher level of support than local authority education settings can provide. At Inscape House School we recognise that every child is different. Our team of educationalists and therapists work together to meet the individual needs of students and support them to overcome barriers to learning.

This is a strategic role offering a great chance to make a real difference to the education of young people with support needs, and also an excellent opportunity to add strategic level leadership experience to your CV or Linked In profile.

Please note, if your application is successful we will carry out an Enhanced DBS check and Section 128 Check before you start in this role. Whether you’re new to school governance or have experience of this type of role we’d love to hear from you!

Why we want you

Collectively, individual governors contribute their professional, specialist and general management skills to the College (and its sub-groups) in a non-executive role. Governors advise, challenge and support the leadership of the school / college and hold them to account for its management, the quality of the teaching and learning and the achievement, wellbeing and safety of pupils. Governors uphold the values and ethos of the College and ensure it works within its allocated budget, approving targets, policies, and monitoring the progress the school / college is making.

What you will be doing

• Advising on and monitoring the operation and the internal management of the school / college, including number of teaching and support staff, curriculum, safeguarding arrangements, and health & safety
• Approving policies and the school/college quality improvement plan
• Promoting the well-being of students including independence, participation, diversity, inclusion, equal opportunities, and community cohesion
• Monitoring arrangements for safeguarding of children and young people
• Attending all full Governing Body meetings and subgroups of which they are members
• Attending induction and relevant training events

The skills you need

• Strategic perspective
• Constructive evaluation skills
• Leadership and influencing skills
• Interpersonal and teamworking skills
• Planning and organisation skills
• Ability to demonstrate a full understanding and appreciation of the principles of governance
• Determination

What's in it for you

• Demonstrable leadership and strategic experience for CV
• Insights into special education
• Opportunity to have an influence in an important arena

Join the Calendar Team at the International Humanity Foundatiaon (IHF)!

Are you organized, punctual, and passionate about coordination? The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our Calendar Team!

 About Us

IHF is a global NGO committed to providing quality education and support to children and communities in need. Our mission is driven by the power of education, volunteerism, and humanitarian efforts.

Role: Calendar Team Member (Volunteer)

Responsibilities:

- Ensure all meeting links are sent out on time to all teams.

- Save important dates and reminders for various events and deadlines.

- Coordinate with different departments to schedule meetings and events.

- Maintain an organized and up-to-date calendar for the organization.

- Assist in managing time-sensitive communications and notifications.

Requirements:

- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.

- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

- Proficiency with calendar management tools and software.

- Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude.

- Commitment to IHF’s mission and values.

- Ability to dedicate a few hours per week to this volunteer role.

What We Offer:

- A chance to play a crucial role in the smooth operation of a global NGO.

- Experience in calendar management and coordination within an international organization.

- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

- A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Join us in our mission to ensure seamless coordination and help us make a difference in the world!

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Together, we can achieve great things.

Community Education delivers free confidence-building workshops to young people, and we want you to help us in our mission to empower communities to become more resilient.

We ask that you:

• Are available to help us for a minimum of 8 hours per month.
• Can commit to helping us for a minimum of 9 months.
• You will need to have use of your own vehicle.
• You will need to have use of your own phone and laptop or computer.

Volunteering days and times could vary week-in-week.

Please note as part of this role you will be expected to travel up to one hour to venues to deliver workshops. Workshops can take place at various times, usually between 9am and 5pm during the week. You will be required to carry learning materials or light-weight training equipment.

If you have previous experience that’s great, but we will give full training and support if you are passionate about this and want to get involved.

We ask that you can commit to this role and to working through the role induction. 70% of the learning will be done practically, along with some online learning modules, with a view to be independently delivering one of our workshops within 3 months of joining Community Education. We will provide you with all training resources, and we will support you by providing opportunities for observations, feedback, and training.

Diversity is something we celebrate. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong.

We want to create an inclusive environment, and promote and spread the power of kindness.

As part of creating an inclusive space we have an expenses policy that prioritises volunteers not being out of pocket for expenses linked to your role. If up front costs are difficult, you can speak to your volunteering manager about this to find alternatives.

We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us.

We want volunteering to be accessible to everyone.

We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety, and we will also have a conversation with you to discuss any adjustments you may need.

We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety, and we will also have a conversation with you to discuss any adjustments you may need.

We are looking for volunteers to support our outreach team to build and establish positive relationships with women working on the streets. You will be supporting the team to provide practical support for women, this may include supporting women to access advice around housing and homelessness, sex health testing, substance misuse, physical and mental health, therapeutic services and obtaining essentials such as food and clothing and liaising with the police.

What you will be doing

• Offering support to those selling sex
• Providing information to people involved in sex work, around the support available such as health substance misuse support, access to benefits and finances and alternative employment.
• Building relationships, listening to people and providing a friendly conversation
• Support women to build confidence and develop strategies to put control, direction and purpose into their lives alongside team of outreach workers.
• Working with other agencies and community partners

The skills you need

• Good communication skills; good listening skills
• Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that supports building relationships whilst maintaining personal boundaries
• Calm and patient approach
• Willingness to work collaboratively with a range of external organisations.
• An interest to work and reach out to women involved in/affected by sex work.

What's in it for you

• Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications.
• Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
• Valuing You - Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.

This is an exciting opportunity to help lead Big Leaf Foundation in the next phase of its development, as we transition our self-employed contractors to employee contracts and explore new multi-year core funding opportunities to build greater sustainability in our work. We are looking for someone with direct experience in financial management and/or charity finance and fundraising to fill this role. Ideally you will have experience of moving people onto employee contracts. You will use your skills and knowledge to make a lasting difference to the lives of displaced young people in Surrey.

In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, duties of the treasurer include:

• Overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements.
• Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs.
• Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy.
• Preparing and presenting financial reports to the board.
• Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
• Liaising with any paid staff and volunteers about financial matters.
• Advising on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans.
• Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate ethical funding policy.
• Ensuring that there is no conflict between any funding sources and the aims and objects of the charity.
• Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies, for example the Charity Commission.
• Ensuring that the accounts are scrutinised in the manner required (independent examination or audit) and any recommendations are implemented.
• Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities.
• Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the organisation.
• Ensuring the accounts are presented in a coherent and easily understandable way in our annual review.
• Sitting on appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary panels as required.

In addition, with other trustees to hold the charity “in trust” for current and future beneficiaries by:

• Ensuring that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.
• Being responsible for the performance of the charity and for its “corporate” behaviour; ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Acting as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.
• Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.

We are recruiting Volunteer Team Leaders to lead and inspire! This is your chance to meet new people, gain new skills and experience and have fun whilst being part of a great cause.

Location: London, working from home 

Recruiting for various Team Leaders for- so please specify.
- North London Sisters
- West London Brothers
- South London Sisters
- South London Brothers
- Slough Sisters
- Reading

Expenses: This is a voluntary position, but we reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in line with our policy

Main tasks

We need individuals who can manage a group of volunteers within their region and work with Human Appeal staff members to ensure volunteers’ active involvement in events and campaigns.

 Recruit new volunteers and lead current volunteers who will be allocated to your team

 Communicate important campaign-related information to your team

 Organise 2 Fundraising events or community projects with your team within an assigned budget in the year.

 Actively attend and participate in Team Leader meetings and complete any actions allocated to you E.g Recruiting volunteers for online fundraising.

 Work with the Human Appeal staff team to deliver campaigns and 2 in-person events for the year.

 Organise and attend Monthly Meetings with your Volunteers

 Where possible, support with Team Leader recruitment by joining the interviewing panel

Knowledge/Experience/Skills

We will provide you with the tools, training and support you need but here are a few things we are looking for:

 Excellent communication, negotiation, influencing, innovation and interpersonal skills

 Willingness to learn and develop as an individual and accept constructive feedback

 Ability to build and maintain relationships with all levels of people 

 Ability to support and coordinate a diverse group of individuals

 Ability to prioritise workload and work well in a team

Learning and Development

To enable you to take part in this opportunity Human Appeal will provide:

 Leadership training to help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to fulfil the role

 A dedicated member of staff to provide ongoing support and supervision

 Payment of “out of pocket” expenses in line with Human Appeal’s expenses policy

 Webinars to provide you with the information you require for the campaign

 A volunteer handbook that outlines the policies and procedures you need to be aware of whilst volunteering

Benefits of volunteering with us

By volunteering in an international charity, you will gain valuable skills, experience and knowledge. We will also offer:

 Opportunities to take part in Human Appeal events and training programmes

 Opportunity for you and your team run your own event for a Human Appeal project of your choice

 Support from our HR Team in developing your CV and interviewing skills 

 Experience of operating within an international humanitarian charity

 Offer to provide references after 3 months of volunteering 

 Excellent support as part of a friendly team with fun away days

 Develop knowledge and skills in people management, social media, recruitment and project management 

Community Education delivers free confidence-building workshops to young people, and we would love for you to help us in our mission to empower communities to become more resilient.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Ideally, have availability to deliver at least one workshop each week, and having flexibility with their availability would also be advantageous (workshops usually run on weekdays between 9am and 5pm, with occasional opportunities in the evenings or at weekends)
• Lives in the Hastings area to help us promote our work in the local community.
• Ideally, can do this role for at least 12 months, 8 hrs per month
• Are willing to undertake all the required training for this role
• Are willing to travel up to an hour each way, to reach workshop venues, and who are able to carry learning materials or lightweight training equipment with them
• Have use of your own phone and laptop/computer
• IT literate, confident to deliver workshops independently after completion of in-house training, living in the local area and willing to be the face of British Red Cross Community Education by promoting our workshops in their community
• Driving is preferable but not essential

Diversity Statement

Diversity is something we celebrate. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong. We want to create an inclusive environment, and promote and spread the power of kindness.

As part of creating an inclusive space we have an expenses policy that prioritises volunteers not being out of pocket for expenses linked to your role.

If up front costs are difficult, you can speak to your volunteering manager about this to find alternatives.

We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us.

We want volunteering to be accessible to everyone.

We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety, and we will also have a conversation with you to discuss any adjustments you may need.

Community Education delivers free confidence-building workshops to young people, and we would love for you to help us in our mission to empower communities to become more resilient.

Ideally you would be able to volunteer for 8 hours per month and can volunteer with us for 12 months.

As part of this role you may be required to travel up to one hour to venues to deliver workshops. Workshops can take place at various times, usually between 9am and 5pm during the week. You will be required to carry learning materials or light-weight training equipment.

We would like volunteers who;

• Can volunteer on a regular basis.
• Will support in the facilitation of workshops in the community, lasting 1-2 hours.
• Workshops are delivered Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 5pm, some occasional evenings and weekends.
• Use of own vehicle.
• Use of own phone.
• Welsh language skills are desirable.
• Use of own laptop/computer.
• The minimum volunteering expectation is 8 hours each month.
• The applicant should be able to support with the promotion of workshops in the Llanelli area, and should be willing to travel to locations within 1 hour of Llanelli to deliver workshops.

Diversity is something we celebrate. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong.

We want to create an inclusive environment, and promote and spread the power of kindness.

As part of creating an inclusive space we have an expenses policy that prioritises volunteers not being out of pocket for expenses linked to your role.

If up front costs are difficult, you can speak to your volunteering manager about this to find alternatives.

We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us.

We want volunteering to be accessible to everyone.

We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety, and we will also have a conversation with you to discuss any adjustments you may need.

Community Education delivers free confidence-building workshops to young people, and we would love for you to help us in our mission to empower communities to become more resilient.

Ideally you would be able to volunteer for 8 hours per month and can volunteer with us for 9 months. As part of this role you may be required to travel up to one hour to venues to deliver workshops. Workshops can take place at various times, usually between 9am and 5pm during the week with occasional evenings and weekend requests. You will be required to carry learning materials or light-weight training equipment. No prior experience is necessary.

• You will need use of your own vehicle
• You will need your own laptop/computer

Diversity is something we celebrate. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong. We want to create an inclusive environment, and promote and spread the power of kindness.

As part of creating an inclusive space we have an expenses policy that prioritises volunteers not being out of pocket for expenses linked to your role.

If up front costs are difficult, you can speak to your volunteering manager about this to find alternatives.

We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us.

We want volunteering to be accessible to everyone.

We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety, and we will also have a conversation with you to discuss any adjustments you may need.

Community Education delivers free confidence-building workshops to young people, and we would love for you to help us in our mission to empower communities to become more resilient.

Ideally you would be able to volunteer for 8 hours per month and can volunteer with us for 12 months.

We would like volunteers who;

• Can volunteer on a regular basis.
• Will support in the facilitation of workshops in the community, lasting 1-2 hours.
• Workshops are delivered Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 5pm.
• Use of own vehicle.
• Use of own phone.
• Use of own laptop/computer.
• The minimum volunteering expectation is 8 hours each month.
• The applicant should be able to support with the promotion of workshops in the Blackpool area, and should be willing to travel to locations within 1 hour of Blackpool to deliver workshops.

As part of this role you may be required to travel up to one hour to venues to deliver workshops. Workshops can take place at various times, usually between 9am and 5pm during the week, there may be some workshops delivered on an evening.

You will be required to carry learning materials or light-weight training equipment.

Diversity is something we celebrate. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong.

We want to create an inclusive environment, and promote and spread the power of kindness.

As part of creating an inclusive space we have an expenses policy that prioritises volunteers not being out of pocket for expenses linked to your role.

If up front costs are difficult, you can speak to your volunteering manager about this to find alternatives.

We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us.

We want volunteering to be accessible to everyone.

We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety, and we will also have a conversation with you to discuss any adjustments you may need.

About us

Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a pan-London organisation that supports women and girls affected by all forms of gendered-based violence. Our overall aim is to promote, preserve and restore the mental health and well-being of women and girls who have experienced, or are at risk of, gendered-based violence, whilst working towards a society free of gendered-based violence.

We do this by:

• Providing women-only holistic and seamless therapeutic services, which meet women and girls’ needs and contribute to total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.
• Evidencing the impact of gendered-based violence and presenting this information in appropriate forums to affect social change in attitudes towards, and responses to, gendered-based violence.
• Developing good practice in the sector by providing training and guidance on specialist service provision and the development of culturally appropriate service delivery.

About the opportunities

WGN is now looking for additional committed women professionals to join our existing dynamic and dedicated Trustees, we are seeking number of trustees including treasurer. We are in particular encouraging Black African or Caribbean candidates  to apply to align with the agenda of WGN.

Our ideal trustees:

• Are committed to supporting women and girls affected by gendered-based violence
• Have feminist/womanist and anti-racist values and principles
• Have a strong understanding of intersectionality
• Have the ability to think strategically and creatively about service delivery and development
• Have an understanding of the women’s / VAWG / voluntary sector
• Want to advance WGN’s aims and objectives
• Have well-developed leadership skills
• Have previous governance experience (desirable).

About you

The ideal candidates will also offer expertise, skills and experience in one of the following areas:

• Financial management
• Human resources management
• Strategic development
• Safeguarding
• Legal
• Policies and procedures related to WGN’s work.

Additional information

Trustees are required to attend six meetings a year. In addition, trustees are required to attend induction training and Away Days are usually held once a year. There may also be sub-committees that Trustees wish to join, and one Trustee member is invited to be on interview panels for any senior management recruitment. Trustees are also required to read documents and emails between meetings.

How to apply

Please visit our website to download the vacancy documents. Completed applications and equal opportunities monitoring forms should be submitted by 9am on Monday 21 October 2024.

Further Information

We will aim to get back to you within four weeks of your application with an invitation if you are successful. If you have not received a response to your application within 4 weeks you can assume your application has unfortunately not been successful on this occasion.

Please note if you are successful at the application and interview stages, you will be required to attend WGN’s Induction Training.

All posts are subject to pre-volunteering checks including DBS, references, and social media background screening.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer.

The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1