Volunteer Roles

Why we want you

Together we can help people facing poverty all over the world – all from right here, in this very shop. Join our friendly team as an Oxfam Volunteer and you’ll find yourself at the heart of your community, making amazing things happen.

What you will be doing

• Making everyone feel welcome
• Serving customers on the till
• Handling cash and card payments
• Helping donors as they come in
• Keeping the shop clean and tidy

The skills you need

• Helpful and friendly
• Happy to be part of a team
• Excited to learn new skills
• Up for trying a range of shop tasks

What's in it for you

• Some lunch and travel costs
• Improve language and communication skills in a customer facing role
• Boost your CV by learning transferable skills
• Grow your confidence and meet new people
• We can be flexible around your education, family, work, or health etc.
• Possible references for future employers

Disclaimer

We need one reference and proof of ID for all volunteers and ask you to sign up to Oxfam's Code of Conduct.

Join the dedicated non-executive board of St. Brendan’s Sixth Form College as Foundation Governor and apply your experience and knowledge to advance the mission of our college, which is rooted in Catholic faith, for the benefit of our diverse student body.

Applications close at: 9 a.m. Monday 19th August 2024
Location: Bristol

About St. Brendan’s SFC

St. Brendan’s Sixth Form College is the only college of its type in Bristol. We are proud of our positive reputation, for inclusion, high standards, and social mobility. We provide an environment where students from a variety of backgrounds and communities can come together, to learn and develop themselves.

We are a hugely ambitious sixth form college and have high aspirations for our students. Our Board of Governors is looking to appoint a Lay Governor who can share in our ambition and apply their specialist knowledge to the development of our board and its role in overseeing our new strategic plan.

As a designated institution, operating under a Trust Deed established by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Clifton, we are looking for someone of Catholic faith with skills, knowledge, and experience gained from businesses and social organisations in and around the Bristol region.

Guided by our mission and values, we are a welcoming and transformative sixth form college where every member of our community flourishes and achieves their full potential.

About the role

The Board of Governors is the non-executive body of St. Brendan’s Sixth Form College. Together, they take responsibility for the strategic development, financial position, and academic character of the organisation. The Board work closely with the Principal and her senior leadership team and provide constructive support and challenge through discussions and the appraisal of reports, all with our mission and core purpose in mind.

Governors contribute by attending meetings of the board and its committees:

· Audit Committee

· Ethos, Safeguarding & Welfare Committee

· Resources, Premises & HR Committee

· Strategy, Search & Remuneration Committee

· Teaching, Curriculum & Quality Committee

At meetings, the Principal & CEO, with her senior team, shares reports and updates on strategic developments. Governors are asked to make important decisions relating to the character, culture, and organisational development of the college. To support them to do this well, there are numerous opportunities throughout the year where governors are welcomed into the college to meet with staff and students, and experience what life is like as an employee or student of St. Brendan’s.

Who we are looking for

Following recent changes to the Board of Governors, through terms of office ending and a recent recruitment round, we have identified the need to appoint a new Foundation Governor. The new Governor will contribute their expertise in leadership or management, alongside sharing in our Catholic faith. Furthermore, having financial expertise would be advantageous.

The new Foundation Governor’s appointment will be approved by the Diocese of Clifton for an initial four-year period, and so the person appointed should have the capacity to devote the necessary time and energy to the role, through preparing for and attending meetings, and making visits to the college for celebration events, and to meet with staff and students.

Peridot Partners and St. Brendan’s Sixth Form College are, together, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.

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 this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 19th August 2024.

Are you passionate about driving positive change for single parents and their children? Do you have the vision and leadership skills to help shape the future of the only national charity dedicated to supporting single parents to overcome disadvantage, inequality, and injustice? Gingerbread is looking for a dynamic and experienced leader to join as Chair.

Applications close on Monday 19th August.

About Gingerbread.

Gingerbread is the leading charity working with single parent families. With single parent families making up 25% of all families in the UK, our mission is more critical than ever. Increasingly, these parents and families face significant challenges during the cost-of-living crisis, including poverty, housing instability, high childcare costs, and an inadequate welfare system. Single parents tell us they feel forgotten by policymakers or even discriminated against, and in the run-up to the General Election, we are hearing political parties offer various solutions, but it is crucial that the voices of single parents are heard. We provide expert advice and practical support and campaign for policy changes that improve the lives of single parents. Our vision is a society where all single parents and their children can thrive.

Our strategic priorities.

Our strategy for 2022-2030 focuses on several key areas identified through extensive research and engagement with single parents. These include addressing the cost-of-living crisis and ensuring single parents can access adequate income and financial support. We want to provide mental health support and tackle issues of isolation and loneliness through wellbeing. We are advocating for flexible employment opportunities and affordable, accessible childcare. We are challenging discrimination and negative attitudes towards single parents and influencing policy changes.

Why this role matters.

Single parents face unique challenges and are disproportionately affected by poverty, discrimination, and social isolation. At Gingerbread, we are committed to addressing these issues through direct support, advocacy, and systemic change. By joining our Board as Chair, you will play a pivotal role in guiding our strategic direction and ensuring that we can continue to provide vital services and support to those who need it most whilst campaigning for change.

Key qualities we are looking for.

We are looking for a visionary leader who can inspire and guide our Board and team to achieve our goals and ensure our charity is sustainable for the future. Our new Chair will provide robust support while offering constructive challenge to drive our charity forward. Our Chair will have a proven ability to lead and manage change, adeptly guiding us through transformative periods. The Chair will bring solid knowledge and understanding of the charity sector, valuable experience in governance, ensuring organisational integrity and accountability.

We are looking for a Chair who demonstrates strong commercial acumen, balancing financial sustainability with our charitable mission. Strategic thinking is crucial, alongside a collaborative spirit and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity for a leader who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of single parent families and is ready to take our organisation to new heights.

Time commitment.

The Board meets quarterly for 2-3 hours, usually in central London, with an annual strategy away day. The overall time commitment, including engagement with the CEO, Trustees, and other key stakeholders, preparation for meetings, regular conversations with the chairs of the committees, ad hoc discussions and potentially attending events is expected to be the equivalent of 2-3 days per month.

Join us at Gingerbread and help us create a world where no single parent faces disadvantage, inequality, or injustice.

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 this role close Monday 19th August.

We are an anti-racist queer collective for working class disabled and marginalised people. All are welcome (and please be aware of the privilege you hold). We are based in Brighton and surrounding areas.

We craft, We cook, We Garden, We create community!

We try to solve the problems we’re struggling with in life from the big things to the everyday mundane challenges. We try to solve our problems individually and also as a collective community, tackling the problems in alternative and creative ways. We aim to be an intergenerational project - all ages and all kinds from families’ welcome. 

We have a number of volunteer roles to join our committee and to support our projects. We are seeking people who can offer around  1-5 hours a week commitment (in person, online or both). If you would like a more substantial role such as 1 or 2 days a week, we’d also love to hear from you! We are keen to be flexible and happy to explore your capacity to see how it fits with our project needs. 

If you’re interested in any of the roles listed below, please get in touch.

If you have a CV please do share it but we don't want this to be a barrier. No experience is necessary, but if you do have any skills or experience in the areas listed below, this would be very welcome. And we are keen to support people to develop in these roles.

Current sessions 

• The project is developing - information below are our current session times but this remains flexible.
• Monday evenings 6-9.30pm - session delivery - creative problem solving, crafts
• Wednesday - monthly admin time (5-7pm)

Benefits of getting involved:

• Free meals
• Travel support costs
• Confidence building
• CV development
• Community building / friendship 
• Supporting the development of alternative ways of living and surviving
• Support and supervision

Volunteer Committee Roles:

• Co-chair x 2 minimum
• Secretary (admin support) x 2
• Treasurer (finances) x 2 
• Fundraising Lead - Bid writer
• Fundraising Lead - Event organiser 
• Volunteer lead. 
• Outreach and Community Building Lead
• Media and communication lead
• Diversity lead - Anti racist and decolonial lead
• Diversity lead - Working class lead.
• Project Lead (overview) - Community Fridge 
• Cooking Lead 
• Cooking crew (chop and chat)
• Project Lead (overview) - Community Garden
• Garden crew (Plant and peaceful party)
• Project Lead (overview) - Craft /creative solution-focused activities
• Creative craft crew (crafting ideas to help support solving life problems)
• Project Lead (overview) - Session administration
• Action crew (Organise, plan & make things happen!)
• Life Admin Lead
• Children’s Lead (overview) 
• Designated Safeguarding leads for children and vulnerable adults x 2

See below for details of individual roles:

Co-Chairs - 2 roles 

The Co-Chairs will act as a figurehead for Grow Your Life and represent us at meetings and public events. The Chairs will lead the committee in setting strategies and ensure that the committee fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the group.

Other duties include;

• leading meetings
• setting and approving agendas
• signing cheques and legal documents

Secretary - 2 roles

The Secretary’s role is to support the Chairs by ensuring the smooth administrational running of the group’s board.

The Secretaries will be responsible for (or delegate the task of);

• taking, writing, and circulating minutes.
• preparing and circulating agendas as agreed by the chair.
• booking rooms and arranging meetings.
• keeping the organisation’s constitution, a copy of minutes and other records in a safe place.

Treasurer - 2 roles

The Treasurer’s role is to oversee the financial affairs of the group.

The Treasurers will work with the board and any paid staff or volunteers to carry out the following tasks:

• keep accurate, up-to-date financial records.
• produce end-of-year accounts – or arrange for these to be completed and externally examined.
• check bank statements and reconcile them with the cash book/ current account book on a regular basis.
• ensure that understandable systems are in place for petty cash claims.
• ensure that bills are paid promptly, and all income is banked on a regular basis.
• report regularly to the committee on the financial situation.
• report to the Annual General Meeting on the end-of-year accounts.
• prepare an annual budget for the committee, working with the Chair.

Fundraising: 

Funding Bids Lead:

• Identifying funders and completing funding applications 

Fundraising Event Lead

• Events organisation (run funs etc)

Both Leads would link with the Treasurer and group to identify funding needs.

Volunteer Lead 

• Recruitment of volunteers including DBS checks etc.
• Liaising with all project leads and outreach lead.

Outreach and Community Building Lead 

• Contacting and attending local groups to encourage collaborations. 
• Outreach to recruit potential groups participants and volunteers. 
• Supporting potential group participants to engage (for example supporting someone on their first visit).

Media and Communication Lead

• WhatsApp - Sending out messages to keep people updated on our activities.
• Facebook - Posting events & helping grow our audience and develop our image.
• Instagram - Posting events & helping grow our audience and develop our image.
• Email / MailChimp - Newsletter updates.

 Diversity Leads:

Anti racist and decolonial lead

Working class lead

• Reviewing our activities to ensure we avoid discriminatory practices.
• Proactively seeking positive and creative ways to embed inclusivity and diversity as this is essential to the core of our group.

 Project Lead (overview) - Community Fridge 

• Linking with local food sources.
• Linking with local food community groups to develop. relationships.
• Maintaining food hygiene standards.

Cooking Lead 

• Food hygiene / Health & Safety training offered.
• Cooking for group activities (usually between 5 and 20 meals).
• Organising group participants to get involved.
• Helping to make the cooking activities accessible.

Volunteers to support delivery:

• Cooking crew (chop and chat) 
• Come along and get involved - help prepare food, learn some cooking skills (if you want to)

 Project Lead (overview) - Community Garden 

• Organise gardening materials.
• Interest in a sustainable and holistic approach - bringing together people & nature.
• Interest in growing food to support the community fridge and participants.
• Interest in sharing gardening skills & knowledge. 

Volunteers to support delivery:

• Garden crew (Plant and peaceful party)

Project Lead (overview) - Crafts and creative solution-focused activities

Recent activities include: Sign language, poetry, creative writing, collaging, clay, felting, sewing, colouring, self-care, nail and face art, cooking, planting etc

• Finding and organising materials and resources
• Developing systems to capture plans for future delivery.

Volunteers to support delivery:

• Creative craft crew 
• Crafting ideas to help support solving life problems.

Project Lead - Administration (overview) 

• Administration for planning sessions that are held every first and third Wednesday (occasionally flexible) 
• Liaise with event hosts, facilitators and participants.

Volunteers to support delivery:

• Action crew (Organise, plan & make things happen!)

Life admin Lead

• Support with benefit forms / life admin support for members.
• Running an admin and benefits support group.

Children’s Lead (overview) 

• Organising rotas 
• Supporting volunteer team
• Preparing resources and activities ready for the kids
• Creative support / individual action plans (with boundaries to ensure parents take responsibility for toileting, food etc)
• Designated Safeguarding lead for children and vulnerable adults x 2

All project leads to link with fundraising team - two-way communications. 

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.

We craft, We cook, We garden, We create community!

We are an anti-racist queer collective for working class disabled and marginalised people. All are welcome - families are welcome to bring along their children! We are based in Brighton and surrounding areas. We try to solve our problems individually and also as a collective community in alternative and creative ways.  

Admin Support for Project Facilitator

As the Project Facilitator at Grow Your Life I am seeking admin support. I am dyslexic and neurodiverse – I struggle with reading/ writing and organising information and would really benefit from a support administrator.

• Flexible hours
• Preferable between Tues-Thurs
• In person preferred

I am receiving organisational support via the LGBT+ Consortium and would really benefit from an admin support volunteer to join me at these meetings.

Key tasks to support me in my role:

• Scheduling diary
• Help with drafting and sending emails
• Recording (writing) verbal instructions 
• Structuring my thoughts and ideas 
• Supporting with online research – to find relevant information

I am looking for someone who has excellent administration skills and is well organised to support me.

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.

Why am I needed?

Community is at the heart of everything that we do at Tenovus Cancer Care to help those affected by cancer. Our aim is simple – to deliver a vision where fewer people get cancer and those that do receive equal access to excellent treatment. However, we can’t do this without your help. Our shops in local communities are crucial to us raising vital funds. So, we’d like you to volunteer your time and commitment to help us make a difference. We need you to help process our stock donations ready for the shop floor.

What will I be doing?

Accepting donations from the public

Sorting through donation bags

Hanging, ticketing and steaming stock

Cleaning and processing non-clothing stock

Maintaining high levels of stock room standards

Generating add-on sales and Gift Aid conversion through high levels of customer service

Completing Gift Aid shop paperwork

Promoting awareness of the charity and the services that we provide.

What skills do I need?

A really keen eye for detail

An interest in one of our product areas

Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team

Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the team and customers.

 

How much time do I need to commit?

We’d need you to give around four hours per week if you can with the possibility to do more if you’d like to. In particular we need help on Thursday morning, Friday morning and Friday afternoon. However, we appreciate any time you’d like to give; please let us know this on your application form.

What support will I be given?

Before starting with Tenovus Cancer Care, we ask that you visit the Shop Management team in the shop so we can both see how the role may suit you.

Following that the Shop Manager and team will be on hand to advise and help you select products you can use.

Becoming a volunteer with Tenovus Cancer Care can be a rewarding experience and is certainly invaluable to the charity and its goals.

 

What benefits can I expect?

Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with organisational policy

The satisfaction of knowing you’re making a vital difference to the work of Tenovus Cancer Care, and in particular the people who access our unique services

The opportunity to be creative and bring new ideas to the shop whilst developing your creative and design skills

The opportunity to develop new and existing skills

Access to all internal vacancies

Access to training

The enjoyment of meeting new people and being part of our Retail Team

The chance to gain experience of helping Wales’ leading cancer charity.

Where will I be based?

In your local Tenovus Cancer Care shop

How do I apply?

If you would like to apply please contact the Shop Manager in your local shop directly or alternatively please contact our Volunteer Development Team on our website.

Inclusivity:

Whether you’re a volunteer, supporter, or staff member, we want everyone to feel welcome at Tenovus Cancer Care. We are committed to greater diversity across our people to make sure we have a breadth of experience, skills and perspective that reflects the communities we serve.

We are working to ensure that Tenovus Cancer Care is a fair and equitable place to volunteer. We strive to ensure everyone is treated fairly, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion, or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership.

Use your expertise in commercial property development and/or construction and join the board of an outstanding, high-profile provider with a national and international reputation as an innovator in end-of-life care, research and education.

Location: 51-59 Lawrie Park Road, London SE26 6DZ

Who we are.

The modern hospice movement began at St Christopher’s over 55 years ago. Our legacy is strong, and our Trustees are currently considering the future health needs of our community so we can continue to deliver the best possible care.

We currently have two vibrant sites in South East London, providing excellent multi-professional care alongside our extensive community work. Last year, we provided care and support to over 7,500 people in the local area, with over 500 inpatient admissions, over 5,000 outpatient appointments, and over 13,000 home visits. We also have 24 charity shops supporting and contributing to our work, with over 500,000 customers visiting our stores last year.

Last year, we launched our new strategy – Making Your Time Matter, 2023-2026. We want to be part of a world where all dying people and those close to them have access to equitable care and support when and wherever they need it. We want to achieve this by tackling inequalities, fulfilling a national and global leadership role, creating a sustainable business model, equipping the future workforce and tackling ethical issues. We want to continue to share cutting-edge thinking and test solutions to improve care, we want to explore assisted dying with our communities and make recommendations to policymakers.

To achieve our vision, we are undertaking a significant refurbishment of our main site and planning our estate requirements to match our future needs. Our new Trustee will play a key role in supporting us as we develop our site and plan our estate for the future to continue to innovate best practice in the hospice movement. Our new Trustee will work closely with our Board and our executive team, in particular our Director of Finance and Corporate Services, our Project Director and Estates Lead.

About the role.

Our Trustees work closely with our executive team to ensure we continue to provide outstanding care, maintain our international reputation for education and research, and remain appropriately resourced to serve our community in the future. Our Trustees provide strategic leadership and expertise from a range of backgrounds and industries, giving St Christopher’s the direction and insight to continue as a world leader in palliative care.

We are looking for a new Trustee with executive-level commercial property experience to add to our existing skilled and diverse team of Trustees as we deliver outstanding care across South East London. We are actively considering the care our community will need in the future and how our estate supports this. As a Trustee, this is an opportunity to be part of shaping St Christopher’s vision, and always keeping the needs of the community at the forefront of what the hospice does. Experience in property and/or construction will be vital in ensuring the property strategy is congruent with our care strategy. We are looking for someone with a knowledge of the property market in South East London with an affinity or passion for our work in end of life care.

Our new Trustee could come from a variety of sectors including property development and/or construction. Strategic leadership experience, ideally at board level, and experience of programme management of projects up to £100m are crucial.

Time Commitment

The board meets quarterly between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at our Sydenham site. We have an annual Board Away Day and an AGM. Trustees join one of our subcommittees, which meets quarterly for an hour and a half online. Overall, including events, preparation for board meetings, and ad hoc conversations with fellow board members and the executive team, we expect the overall time commitment to be the equivalent of up to a day a month spread across various engagements.

We welcome applicants from our underrepresented areas, which include applicants from ethnic minority groups and diverse age and socio-economic groups.

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.

Our aims 

Popham Kidney Support (PKS) provides children, youths and adults with kidney disease and their families in Wales with a better quality of life by improving their emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing and improve their knowledge through education. 

Role summary 

Our Charity Champions are passionate individuals who are committed to supporting PKS. You will work alongside the PKS Team to support the charity, raising money in your area, identify new fundraising opportunities and raise awareness of PKS and their Services. 

Role description 

Charity Champions represent PKS in their local area. There are various ways to do this, and the role is flexible, so you are free to pick and choose which activities appeal to you. Here are some examples of activities Charity Champions do: 

• Attending cheque presentation events as a representative of PKS
• Attending community events as a representative of PKS
• Attending organised walking, running, and cycling events to cheer on people taking part for PKS.
• Organising your own fundraising activities e.g. bucket collections, cake sales or raffles 
• Supporting PKS fundraising and/or awareness events e.g. bucket collections, festivals ro regional shows etc
• Providing information in your local area about the support PKS provides e.g. putting information leaflets in local GP surgeries, supermarkets or posters on community notice boards 
• Holding awareness stands at community events. 
• Taking part in or encouraging others to get involved in fundraising events throughout the year 
• Supporting social media campaigns by sharing content with your network 
• Delivering talks about the work of the charity and the importance of fundraising 
• Promoting PKS within your own network and encouraging more people to fundraise for us 

Person specification 

• We welcome applicants with different skills and experience – however it is essential that you are passionate about PKS and supporting the work that we do to help patients and families face kidney disease. Below are some of the attributes we look for in Popham Community Champions:
• Good communication and interpersonal skills 
• An ability to recognise and follow up on opportunities in your community and through your own networks 
• Flexibility 
• Organisational skills 
• Positive outlook 
• Willing to complete paperwork such as expenses forms and keeping track of what activity you have done 
• Ability to travel around your local area (within reason). A clean driver’s licence is advantageous but not essential. 
• Good presentation and public speaking skills 
• Friendly and approachable 
• All Charity Champions must abide by PKS values and agree to our policies and procedures 

Time commitment 

Time can be as little or as much as you can give. We ask that all Popham Charity Champions complete an induction (either face to face or virtually) and be happy to attend regular meetups with other volunteers in their region if they are available. Once the induction is complete you will receive volunteer clothing, ID badge and pack and we will inform you of all our volunteering opportunities. If you have more time and would like to organise events, collections or find out what is going on in your area, we will provide you with the tools to support you in your efforts.

Benefits 

• A chance to meet like-minded individuals and be part of a close support network of volunteers 
• Training, resources, and ongoing support 
• Regular updates about PKS, their work, services, and fundraising activity
• The satisfaction of knowing you are having a positive impact on the work of PKS and helping families facing kidney disease 
• The opportunity to develop new and existing skills, self-confidence, and valuable work experience 
• Experience and knowledge of fundraising and events best practice Support available 
• A dedicated contact at PKS will take you through every step of the process to becoming a Charity Champion then hold regular catch ups with you and be available to provide any information or other support you may need. 
• Initial Charity Champion training with opportunities for further training in specific areas 
• Support in developing communication and interpersonal skills 
• Support from other Charity Champions through meet ups and a closed Facebook group 
• We will provide you with detailed information about kidney disease, The PKS and Peer Support Service 
• We will provide you with all the appropriate materials that you will need to undertake your role 

How to apply 

Complete and return our volunteer application form. You will then receive a call to organise an informal interview.

For further details about becoming a Popham Charity Champion, please contact us.

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.

Our Volunteer befrienders offer weekly visits to people in the local community that may feel lonely or isolated. Their role is to offer company and friendship and the weekly visits will include outings and/or activities together.

Key responsibilities:

· Being available to volunteer for a minimum of two hours per week on an ongoing basis.

· Building a sensitive and caring friendship with the client.

· Arranging outings and/or activities with the clients e.g. regular coffee social sessions.

· Being understanding rather than judgmental about a client’s situation or circumstances.

· Respecting the confidentiality of clients at all times.

· Establishing and maintaining appropriate boundaries.

· Informing the Project Co-ordinator of any concerns about the client.

Befriending matching:

· The Project Co-ordinator will discuss a potential client from the waiting list with you to gauge whether you may have a common interest as a base for a match.

· With your agreement the Project Co-ordinator will then arrange for an initial first visit to the client. The Project Co-ordinator can accompany you on this visit if you require.

· You will arrange a time and place to meet your client each week and this can be as flexible as you wish. You will record this on a supplied timesheet so that the Project Co-ordinator can track your volunteering hours.

· The Project Co-ordinator will make monthly contact with you to see how the arrangement is progressing. You can contact the Project Co-ordinator at any time though.

About Qube

Oswestry Community Action, (Qube) is a registered charity and multi-service provider of community facing wellbeing services. Our mission is to support and enhance the wellbeing and quality of life of communities in Shropshire and the bordering Welsh counties. We support people through the provision of community transport, social groups and befriending, volunteer brokering, community health awareness support and arts and culture. Our service offering has developed over time and continues to evolve in response to local need; such as rural poverty and lack of opportunities; particularly for social isolation, education and poor public transport provision.

Skills:

Full, clean driving license or willingness to use public transport if necessary.

Good listening skills and ability to show empathy with clients.

To be reliable and to keep regular contact with their client.

To be respectful of the client’s individuality.

Awareness and / or understanding of the key issues facing the client.

Additional Information:

We offer an initial taster session, following registration, and then a four week trial period which is reviewed for future progression.

The Project Co-ordinator will give you a form to record your mileage on each week. Mileage is recorded from leaving your home to returning to your home.Mileage is paid at 45p per mile up to a distance of 10 miles from your home to the location.You can also record any car parking charges on this form which will be reimbursed only if there is a valid ticket/ receipt.

At Qube, we offer a telephone befriending service for people who may be at risk of loneliness or isolation so they can enjoy chatting with someone over the phone from the comfort of their home.

Many people feel lonely from time to time. Still, some of us are at a greater risk as other factors contribute to this feeling such as old age, social anxiety, living alone, being unemployed or having caring responsibilities, and many more.

As a volunteer, you would befriend someone who may be isolated or lonely. It's a safe and easy way to get to know someone from the comfort of their own home.

Volunteers will be matched with members of the public who have requested telephone befriending, by one of our team to have a weekly telephone chat together.

What's great about becoming a telephone friend?

It's a free, simple way to give something back through a weekly call to a person in need.

Our dedicated team will match you with someone who has shared interests.

Your calls can make a huge difference to the happiness and wellbeing of the other person.

Time commitment is up to an hour each week.

About Qube

Oswestry Community Action, (Qube) is a registered charity and multi-service provider of community facing wellbeing services. Our mission is to support and enhance the wellbeing and quality of life of communities in Shropshire and the bordering Welsh counties. We support people through the provision of community transport, social groups and befriending, volunteer brokering, community health awareness support and arts and culture. Our service offering has developed over time and continues to evolve in response to local need; such as rural poverty and lack of opportunities; particularly for social isolation, education and poor public transport provision.

Additional Information

We offer an initial taster session, following registration, and then a four week trial period which is reviewed for future progression.

Where applicable, travel expenses will be paid at the rate of 45p per mile up to a distance of 10 miles from your home.

Full support from our Volunteer Co-ordinator.

If you're 18+ and want to be part of our amazing team for a weekend of festival fun, sign up to be a volunteer. You will get a fee ticket plus camping for the whole weekend!

Some shifts start on 24th July, but the majority take place on 26th-28th July, over the festival weekend. 

Activities volunteer: Help to deliver face painting, clay modelling and other family activities, especially on Sunday. There are roles which could suit people with limited mobility - please let us know if this fits you. Some roles may require a DBS check.

Advertising Angels: If you’re based in Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk or Cambridgeshire, help us spread the word in the lead-up to the festival by getting flyers and posters out in all the cafes, bookshops, libraries and noticeboards in the East! If digital is more your thing, please engage across all our social channels by resharing and posting.

Setup Crew: If you have been to Primadonna before, join the organising team as we set up and decorate our beautiful venue. From sweeping leaves to hanging up bunting, be one of the first on site to get it ship-shape ready for the arrival of Primadonna 2024!

Welcome Team: Join our welcome team at Primadonna and play a key role in the Festival, giving our audiences the best possible experience by providing a friendly welcome, assistance and guidance, selling programmes and giving directions.

Camping Crew: Welcome our campers to the beautiful campsite and be a real part of the festival buzz as you help visitors set up camp safely and comfortably, and find their way around for everything they need.

Welfare Angels: If you’re passionate about taking care of others, our Welfare Team is for you. Supporting our performers in the Green Room and chaperoning them to the stages, you’ll be on hand to make sure their experience is memorable and comfortable.

Bar Team: Our lively, friendly Bar Team helps to run and maintain the festival bar.

Stage Hands: Our stage hands are there to help our artists by greeting them by the stage as they arrive, ensuring they have access to water and any other needs they may have, and keeping the performance boards up to date.

Event Stewards: As another key member of the Primadonna Team, our amazing multitasking Event Stewards keep an eye on the festival grounds: from looking out for lost children, supporting first aid or lost property, ensuring the site it litter-free, giving directions and generally being a team player, this role is very varied!

Volunteer Coordinators: If you have volunteered with us before, support and coordinate your fellow volunteers in one of the site’s sections, to ensure things go smoothly and contributing to a safe, efficient and happy experience for all.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Spreading word of the festival
• and maybe Leading family crafting activities
• and maybe decorating the site
• and maybe greeting visitors
• and maybe looking after performers or our stage areas
• and helping everyone be safe and have fun

Why am I needed?

We’re looking for volunteer photographers to come to take photos of the Team Tenovus Cancer Care running team. We have over 100 runners taking on the half marathon this year and we need your help to capture some great images of them!

These photographs may be used in marketing for the event in the following years, along with being shared on Tenovus Cancer Care’s various social media challenges.

What will I be doing?

Meeting & greeting the event participants alongside our events team 

Taking individual and group shots of the participants before they leave and during the event 

Cheering on and encouraging our event participants as they embark on their challenge 

Taking photos of our runners as they return to the race village and post-race reception, celebrating their fantastic achievement!

 What skills do I need?

 A fun, friendly, professional and outgoing personality

Confidence and good communication skills

An enthusiasm for the work of Tenovus Cancer Care

Experience with photography 

Confidence to set up group photographs and direct our participants

Use of your own photography kit

How much time do I need to commit?

We appreciate any time you can give. Tenovus Cancer Care will be at the race village from around 8am – 4pm. Our post-race reception will take place between 11am – 4pm. Our cheer stations will be open from 9am – 2pm.  

 

Please note your availability on your application form.

What support will I be given?

Sign the photographers agreement 

You’ll be provided with an event brief before the day

You’ll be supported by the events team on the day and will be joined by other volunteers too.

What benefits can I expect?

The satisfaction of knowing you’re making a vital difference to the work of Tenovus Cancer Care - especially the people who access our services

The opportunity to volunteer at a brand new Tenovus event, meeting lots of new people and being part of #teamtenovus!

A fun day out in an exciting atmosphere.

Develop your photography skills 

The possibility to have your work and showcased on our website, marketing materials and social media. We will credit you as the photographer on social media posts, but are unable to do so on our website or marketing materials

Where will I be based?

Please state if you’d prefer to be listed at Cardiff City Centre or Cardiff Bay.
Cardiff City Centre is where the race village is located and the race starts and finishes. We’ll also be holding a post-race reception in the city centre (exact location to be confirmed.) You’ll capture photos of our runners before and after they take on the race.

Cardiff Bay is where we hold our cheer station, you’ll capture our runners as they run pass on route.

Why am I needed?

We’re looking to gather a team of enthusiastic supporters to help give our Cardiff Half Marathon runners the biggest and loudest cheers on race day! We’ll have over 100 runners take on the half marathon for us this year – our largest team yet, help us to make it a special day for them!

We need you to help us motivate and support our amazing runners who are aiming to raise money for us – which will go a long way to helping us support people with cancer, and their loved ones. 

What will I be doing?

General Event Support

Cheering on our amazing runners (and being louder than anyone else on route!) 

Welcoming their families and friends to the cheer point 

You may be asked to help set up our cheer station with our banners and flags

What skills do I need?

Good organizational skills

A fun, friendly and outgoing personality 

Confidence and good communication skills 

Reliability, flexibility and punctuality 

An enthusiasm for the work of Tenovus Cancer Care. 

 

How much time do I need to commit?

You will need to be at the Cheer point by 9:30am until at latest 2pm.  

What support will I be given?

You’ll be supported by the events team on the day and will be joined by other volunteers too. 

 

What benefits can I expect?

The satisfaction of knowing you’re making a vital difference to the work of Tenovus Cancer Care - especially the people who access our services 

A fun day out, in an incredible atmosphere!

Snacks and refreshments will be provided on the day

You’ll be given a Tenovus Cancer Care t-shirt to wear on the day 

We’ll reimburse reasonable travel expenses in line with organisational policy 

The opportunity to volunteer at an iconic event, meeting lots of new people and being part of #teamtenovus! 

 

Ref YPA-241

Are you a proactive, compassionate and collaborative individual with an understanding of the possible issues faced by females involved or at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system?  Do you have proven life skills and/or peer experience?

If so, St Giles is looking for volunteers to join us as Footsteps Peer Advisors, where you will provide vital support to vulnerable / at risk women referred by the National Probation Service using a variety of methods to help reduce the risk of reoffending and encourage positive lifestyle choices.

About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.  

Who are we?
St Giles is an award-winning social justice charity using expertise and real-life past experiences to empower people who are not getting the help they need. People held back by poverty, exploited, abused, dealing with addiction or mental health problems, caught up in crime or a combination of these issues and others. We show people there is a way to build a better future for themselves and those they care about and help them create this through support, advice, and training. Our peer-led services form the backbone of our work, putting people with lived experience at the centre of delivery, design, and evaluation of support and services across the UK.

The Wise Group is a leading social enterprise which is proud to be making a difference to people’s lives. We’re proud because we help people to find jobs, provide advice to people struggling to heat their homes and support people to find their feet following time in prison. To do this, the Wise Group works in partnership with everyone from large businesses to national and local government and third sector organisations who provide essential specialist support to our customers. Together, we’re greater than the sum of our parts.

The Wise Group and St Giles came together a few years ago to form a partnership with the aim of supporting the Probation Resettlement reforms by offering a high-quality service underpinned by staff who have lived experience and cultural competency. To date we have been awarded more than 20 contracts to deliver Personal Wellbeing, Finance, Benefit & Debt and Women’s Services across England and Wales.

About this key role

Working alongside the Women’s Wellbeing Coaches, our volunteers will be guided throughout and will support the women using a variety of methods to help reduce the risk of reoffending and encourage positive lifestyle choices.  You will provide vital mentoring for clients in a positive manner and in a way that helps them reach their specific goals, as well as advocating on behalf of the clients and providing practical advice.  This can include contacting other services or professionals on your client’s behalf and/or accompanying them at meetings.

We will count on you to maintain accurate records of your activity involving support provided to clients and to develop and maintain positive and professional working relationships with all members of staff at St Giles Trust and other professionals in the community, while actively assisting in the implementation of St Giles Trust policies and procedures is also an important duty.

What we are looking for

• An understanding of the possible issues faced by females involved in, or at risk of becoming involved in, the criminal justice system
• Lived experience of the criminal justice system (desirable)
• A knowledge and understanding of providing support, advice and advocacy to vulnerable clients and the ability to communicate this knowledge in a variety of ways
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, written and verbal including familiarity with form filling, letter writing and advocacy and following instructions 
• A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work.

Please note: this role requires that successful candidates must undergo an Enhanced DBS check, on the basis that the post involves contact with vulnerable participants and colleagues.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Closing date: 24th July @ 23:45     Interview date: 29th July