Volunteer Roles
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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!
Bright Shadow is a creative organisation where people with dementia and our supporters live well and enjoy making our own high-quality art in Kent and Medway. As we continue to build upon and develop our ambitious work, we are seeking a new Chair of Trustees to join our existing board, alongside new trustees including those living with dementia.
Who are we looking for?
In conducting a wide search, we’re hoping there will be people who put themselves forward that we may never otherwise have been in touch with. So, if you don’t see yourself represented here, please do put yourself forward; this is in no way an exhaustive list. We are keen to hear from people with lived experience of dementia, whilst also recognising that other life experiences may give you insights and understanding that could help the organisation to develop.
- Do you have experience of working in or supporting larger charity structures, the health and social care sector, or fundraising and philanthropy?
- Are you an artist or arts sector leader?
- Are you living with dementia, or supporting someone with a dementia diagnosis?
- Are you a disabled person and/or someone who in other ways has rights under the Equalities Act 2010?
Length of service: This is typically an initial three-year appointment; you may choose to stand down or be re-appointed after this time.
Time commitment: There is a board meeting each quarter, one of which is also our AGM. We’d anticipate contact between meetings, typically via email. We will also have an annual away day.
Recompense: This is a voluntary position; Bright Shadow reimburses expenses incurred whilst carrying out trustee duties.
Personal development: Training, support, and mentoring are available to all trustees.
Key responsibilities as a trustee:
- Champion the values and work of Bright Shadow, including but not limited to our position as a disability equality driven, anti-racist organisation
- Ensure that Bright Shadow pursues our stated objects (purposes), as defined in our Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governing document, and does so complying with relevant charity law
- Ensure that Bright Shadow runs well, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place
- Ensure our financial stability through good governance
- Bring strategic influencing skills and contacts
And additionally, as Chair:
- Provide leadership to the organisation and the board
- Chair and facilitate board meetings, including agenda setting with the Chief Executive
- Support the Chief Executive including through an annual appraisal
- Represent Bright Shadow at functions and meetings, and act as a spokesperson as appropriate
- Bring impartiality and objectivity to decision-making
What’s next?
One or both of the following steps may be useful to you:
- Reach out to us for more info and to arrange an informal conversation.
- Arrange to come along to a Zest session, and get to know more about our work
To apply, please send in your CV with a covering note about your interest, and whether you would like to be considered as a trustee, or as Chair.
We will review interest and interview as appropriate on a rolling basis; we intend to invite shortlisted candidates to our next board meeting in October 2024.
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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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!
MHA is the largest charity care provider for older people in the UK. Our mission is to inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life. At Lawnfield House Care Home we provide residential dementia care for 41 residents
As a Volunteer Gardener, you’ll help us make the most of the outdoor space at our home for the enjoyment of our residents. You’ll help with small gardening tasks that may vary each week and depending on the season. You’ll also have opportunities to support residents to access the garden and enjoy light gardening tasks such as potting plants.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
Main tasks include but not limited to:
- Lawn mowing
- Tidying flower beds
- Weeding
- Planting
- Pruning
- Raking leaves
You must:
- Comply with health and safety legislation and be familiar with and to adhere MHA’s Health and Safety Policies. This includes being aware of manual handling hazards and following manual handling and other risk assessments.
- Liaise with the person who supports you before undertaking tasks that haven’t been agreed in advance.
- Inform your named contact if there are any changes in your circumstances that affect your ability to continue with volunteering.
Benefits for you:
- Help improve the quality of life for older people
- Support your community
- Keep socially active
- Be part of a friendly team
- Promote your physical and mental wellbeing
Skills and qualities needed:
- Some gardening knowledge and skills, although this can be basic
- Have a passion for gardening
- Patience, empathy and understanding of the needs of older people
- Good communication and people skills
- Enthusiasm
- Reliable and punctual
- Clear sense of personal boundaries and ability to maintain confidentiality
- A willingness to engage with training and development
Training, support, and requirements:
- You need to be aged 18 or over
- A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two character references are required
- We will provide you with a full induction for the role
- Training on safeguarding, health and safety and other training relevant to the role
- Ongoing support from a named contact
Times and Commitment:
- Days and times are flexible between Monday-Friday- 8am-6pm. Minimum of two hours a week.
- We ask you to be able to commit on a regular basis for a minimum of six months
Location: Coverdale Road, Willesden, London, NW2 4DJ
*Please note- we can only accept applications from UK residents*
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!
At MHA Communities East Surrey we support older people to live independently in their own homes and communities. We offer a variety of social activities and services for people aged 55 and over. We currently need Befrienders in Reigate, Horley, Banstead, Redhill and surrounding areas.
Some of our MHA community members are socially isolated and feeling lonely. As a Befriender you’ll be matched with a member and visit them regularly in their own home to bring friendship, company, and a chance to chat. You may also offer practical support such as; reading a newspaper or their favourite book or accompany the member shopping or to a recreational activity.
Benefits for you:
- Help improve the quality of life for older people
- Help reduce loneliness and isolation
- Support your community
- Keep socially active
- Be part of a friendly team
Skills and qualities are needed:
- Good communication and people skills
- Enthusiasm
- Patience, empathy and understanding of the needs of older people
- Reliable and punctual
- Clear sense of personal boundaries and maintain confidentiality
- A willingness to engage with training and development
- A good understanding of your personal strengths and limitations
Times and Commitment:
- Days and times are flexible and are based on your availability and the needs of the member.
- Each visit last around 1-2 hours
- We ask you to be able to commit on a regular basis
- We ask that you make a minimum of six months commitment to this role
Training, support and requirements:
- You need to be aged 18 or over
- A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two character references are required
- We will provide you with a full induction for the role
- Training on safeguarding, health and safety and other training and updating of skills and knowledge relevant to the role as appropriate
- Ongoing support from a named contact
- Out of pocket expenses in accordance with MHA’s Expenses Policy
*Please note- we can only accept applications from volunteers who currently live in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
We currently have a volunteering opportunity in the East Finchley area of North London for a Volunteer Befriender. If you have a couple of hours to spare and can commit to volunteering on a weekly basis, we’d love to hear from you.
Are you a warm and chatty person, who’s also a good listener?
Are you looking to help someone gain confidence and engage with the local community? Could you organise and source activities that align with our service-user’s interests, which include comedy and writing poetry?
Can you commit to learning Creative Support’s Safeguarding Procedure and be able to implement this if needed?
We are looking for a reliable, friendly, outgoing and supportive person who can join us as a Volunteer Befriender.
As a volunteer with Creative Support we offer training for your role, access to a volunteer supervisor, an induction, a monthly volunteer newsletter, and an online volunteer’s peer support group. Together we can make a difference.
Suggested time commitment: 2 hours a week.
Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Our service users love to go out walking and we’d like to set up a weekly walking group. We are looking for a volunteer to act as leader for the group, and map out interesting local routes to enjoy some fresh air around the parks of Salford and the surrounding area.
As part of your role, you will plan the route of the walk, ensuring comfort breaks are included. Make sure that the walk is accessible for all by adapting the pace when necessary, so that all participants enjoy the walk and are able to join in. This will include health and safety and risk assessments in your planning. You will also help to promote the walking group to service users by encouraging people to attend, and motivating people to attend.
As a volunteer with Creative Support we offer training for your role, access to a volunteer supervisor, an induction, a monthly volunteer newsletter, and an online volunteer support network group on Zoom.
Our Salford services provide person centred care to adults with various support needs.
This position will be once a month, on a Saturday with an 11am start.
We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
What is the purpose of this role?
Panellists will inform and influence the support we offer to older people and help us deliver services that older people need and value.
What impact does this role have?
Our Panellists will help us to shape our services and our strategy. They will support us to make sure that people know about our charity, that our services have a positive impact on the lives of older people, and that we are a valued, local resource for older people to rely on.
What are the responsibilities of the role?
• To support our charity and its aims and to act as an ambassador for our services and projects and the wider Age UK network.
• To ensure our charity is aware of emerging needs and issues related to older people in the City and County that could influence future planning.
• To represent the wider community of older people and their interests – including topics such as social, health, wealth, and longer-term needs.
• To develop an understanding of customer service within the charity and how it can be improved for older people.
• To maintain a positive commitment to, and active promotion of, Age UK Notts’ Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion policy.
What are we looking for?
• Integrity
• A commitment to the charity
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
• Good, independent judgement
• A willingness to speak their mind
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
What is the time commitment?
• The charity holds four meetings per year (Including the AGM), with each meeting lasting around 2 hours.There will be a mix of in-person and online meetings.
• In addition, Panellists need to set aside a minimum of 1 hours reading time before each meeting.
• Depending upon agreed actions, Panellists may be asked to dedicate some time to activities within the community, or for the charity outside of the meetings.
• Should exceptional circumstances arise, there may be a need for additional meetings, but this will be a rare occurrence.
• A chair and vice-chair will be elected by the members every 3 years and holders may serve a maximum of 6 years in total in either role.
What training will you be given?
You will be given a basic induction to the Charity and some basic compliance training to allow you to undertake your role.
What can you gain from this opportunity?
This is an opportunity to influence the largest, local charity providing support for older people. It’s a chance to bring your views, experience and knowledge to the table as well as building new relationships and meeting new challenges.
Please note the following key information
• You must be at least 18 years old
• You must agree to be properly appointed by our robust volunteer recruitment process (including references and DBS check).
• The role of a OPAP Panellist is voluntary and is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed
***Please note that we don’t offer sponsorship or accept overseas applicants***
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Are you someone with the courage to make tough decisions? Do you possess inspiring leadership qualities?
We want people with energy, passion, and commitment to join our board of trustees and lead us into a brighter future.
Roles available: Chair of Trustees, Treasurer and Secretary to the Board, plus additional trustees with expertise in fundraising, strategy, finance and communications.
You should have the following skills and experience:
- Experience of being a trustee.
- Experience and understanding of charity governance.
- A strategic thinker, able to set the agenda and pace for change.
- Experience of representing an organisation both internally and externally.
- An advocate - able and willing to champion Salusbury World’s work through personal networks, social media, and other channels.
- A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Forward Funding is a charity that is currently in the set-up phase - we are looking for 4 additional trustees to join the set-up team.
Forward Funding is a charity that will use funds to aid in funding private diagnosis and support through other charities and organisations to support people with developmental, physical and mental health conditions.
There is a focus for the charity specifically on working with people who are neurodivergent, but the charity will be formed to create a better road for anyone who is struggling to have treatment through the current state funded options.
We are looking for people who have a background in finance, funds, fundraising, mental health and developmental condition support, as well as business and marketing.
We will be looking for people who, over the next 12 months will aid the charity in its formation as well as initial fundraising efforts. We are currently not a registered charity but want to be once we have enough trustees to do so.
Currently, there is a sperate limited company that is set up by one of the people who will be a trustee to raise funds for Forward Funding and directly support people who are neurodivergent within the workplace. This means that the funds from this limited company can be raised without risking the charity itself. This operation is set up to run a retail operation on behalf of the charity (once formed), taking responsibility for all high-risk elements of this type of operation but working closely with the charity both in terms of raising income through the retail operation and ensuring neurodiversity in the workplace, opening opportunities for all.
If you are interested in knowing more, please send us a message.
If you would like to apply, please submit a CV and a personal statement to let us know how you think you would be part of our team as we take this leap in to a new charity to support neurodiversity in the workplace as well as private diagnosis and treatment when it out of reach through other means.
We are happy to accept a video application as well if this is better for you.
Trustee - Community Support Network South London
CSN was set up in 1993 by people with lived experience of mental health issues. It has been providing Independent Mental Health Advocacy services since 1996 and achieved charitable and company registration in 2000. Since 2000, CSN has developed its range of service delivery to include support for a local user group, community, prison and forensic Independent Mental Health Advocacy Services and Community Advocacy & Befriending Services.
Chair and Treasurer - The Baked Bean Charity
The Baked Bean Charity is a vibrant, thriving, and exciting service for people with learning disabilities. The charity’s unique offering includes performance-based services such as Dance, Drama, Choir and DJing, sporting services such as Zumba and boxing, and social activities such as club nights and holidays.
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!
The Let’s Play Project is a highly regarded and professionally run charity in Banbury, Oxfordshire, that provides play and leisure opportunities to disabled young people between the ages of 5 and 25. We are looking for a Treasurer to join our board of trustees who all unpaid volunteers.
We meet 4 times a year as a Board and undertake a broad range of projects (big and small) in the interim. You will also be chairing a Finance subcommittee that meets to regularly to focus on details of the charity finances.
Come and meet us, let us share our vision and aspirations - and we guarantee there will be plenty of fun and challenges but equally you will feel how your input makes a difference in the lives of our young people and their families.
Enable children and young people with additional needs to have freedom to grow, express themselves and belong, by providing fun, safe play
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Do you want to support a young person in the care system?
Would you like to help build a positive relationship, providing holistic support, and potentially advocating for them?
Do you drive and are you 21 or older?
If so then Bolton Lads and Girls Club want to hear from you! As a Befriender, your role is to provide a young person in the care system an organised friendship with boundaries. Ensuring that they feel heard, and that they have a constant in their life. You can take the young person out for activities to build their trust and ultimately ensure that they have support from someone separate of both the local authority and the care system, an Independent Visitor. Typically the minimum length of time we would expect a volunteer to be in the role is 18 months, however the nature of the role means it could vary. Meetups are normally every 2 to 3 weeks, at a time that is convenient for both people.
Whilst no experience is required as training is provided, previous experience with children/young people can be advantageous.
There is a budget available for activities, and mileage expenses are covered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for two volunteers who have experience with engaging with toddlars to run the 'Tots Connect' Toddler group at YCSW. This position is both highly rewarding and carries responsibility! So if this sounds like abit of you we would love to hear form you!
What happens in these groups is up to the volunteers, wether that be playtime, stories, colouring, painting the choices are endless, with the help of a supervisor anything could be possible!
Please read the Role Descriptor attached for more details and information about the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
In this, our fifteenth year of working with communities across Kent and Medway to bring enriching arts experiences to people living with dementia and their supporters, we are excited to extend and strengthen the ways in which people with dementia are involved in the running of Bright Shadow. As part of this mission, and as we continue to build upon and develop our ambitious work, we are seeking a new Chair of Trustees to join our existing board alongside a small number of new trustees including those living with dementia.
In conducting a wide search, we're hoping there will be people who put themselves forward that we may never otherwise have been in touch with. So, if you don't see yourself represented here please do put yourself forward; this is in no way an exhaustive list. And if you are new to being a trustee, don't worry, training and support will be provided.
We are keen to hear from people with lived experience of dementia, whilst also recognising that other life experiences may give you insights and understanding that could help the organisation to develop.
- Do you have experience of working in or supporting, larger charity structures, the health and social care sector, or fundraising and philanthropy?
- Are you an artist or arts sector leader?
- Are you living with dementia, or supporting someone with a dementia diagnosis?
- Are you a disabled person and/or someone who in other ways has rights under the Equalities Act 2010?
In also conducting our search for a Chair alongside new trustees, we are also seeking someone who can is interested in fulfilling additional responsibilities comprising
- Providing leadership to the organisation and the board
- Confidence in chairing and facilitating board meetings, including agenda setting with the Chief Executive
- Supporting the Chief Executive including through an annual appraisal
- Representing Bright Shadow at functions and meetings, and act as a spokesperson as appropriate
- Bringing impartiality and objectivity to decision making
Bright Shadow is a creative organisation where people living with dementia and our supporters live well and enjoy making our own high quality art.
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 Kings Heath 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