Volunteer Partner Volunteer Roles in Manchester
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We are currently recruiting an volunteer to join our HR team.
This is a remote volunteer role open to candidates in RI countries of operation.
At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.
This role is classified as requiring standard pre-employment checks.
About Relief International
Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. We work in 16 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented individual to assist with the administrative process of submitting supporting documents for former employees of our organization (RI) applying for asylum through the US government’s US Refugee Admissions Program. This role involves gathering, organizing, and submitting essential documentation to confirm eligibility for the program, liaising with various internal teams, and providing empathetic support to applicants throughout the process. The work can be emotionally taxing, as applicants often face life-threatening situations, and requires a deep commitment to the cause and the ability to maintain emotional resilience while handling sensitive communications.
This role receives and tracks applications from current and past RI staff in Afghanistan and Iraq, and supports applicants with completing the necessary forms and collecting supporting documents from Relief International colleagues. This could include employment records, grant documents and identity documents.
Once application packs are complete, this role ensure the application is submitted and responds to questions and requests for additional documentation from the US Department of State. The post holder will also respond to queries from applicants themselves.
The role is not required to advise on eligibility and cannot influence the process beyond ensuring all documents are obtained and submitted in good time.
Tasks will include:
- Application Tracking and Updates
- Document Collection and Verification
- Application Submission and Follow-up
- OCTA Platform Management
- Data Management and Reporting
About You
No specific qualifications or previous experience is required for this role – full training will be provided and support and advice available at all times.
However, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Exceptional attention to detail, and commitment to thoroughness and accuracy
- Fluency in English and the ability to write clearly
- Compassion, patience and excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate clearly and kindly with people at all levels and across cultures
- A self-starter with the ability to priorities and manage themselves
- Comfortable with repetitive, detail-orientated administrative work
- Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- High levels of personal resilience
- IT literacy and ability to work with databased and online submission portals
- Passion for the work
- An understanding of humanitarian and development work, or Government institutions would be welcome!
Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to opportunities, unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!
How To Apply
To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page.
- You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.
- The cover letter should be two pages, and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.
Closing Date
Please apply immediately we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, therefore we may withdraw the position from the jobs board before the closing date.
As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct.
Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.
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About Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN)
Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) is recognised for its work to reduce undernutrition globally. We enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning, connecting key actors and building evidence. We are passionate about being network-driven, independent and evidence-based.
Our vision is that every individual caught up in a nutritional emergency, or suffering from malnutrition anywhere in the world, gets the most effective help possible. We undertake knowledge management, research, and advocacy to support national governments, civil society, UN agencies, donors and academic organisations, and communities of practitioners. Through our work and collaborations, we support agencies and individuals to implement evidence-based nutrition programming, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries and in fragile and conflict-affected states.
ENN has its head office in Oxfordshire, UK. ENN is financially supported by foundations and trusts, bilateral donors, international non-governmental organisations and United Nations agencies. For more information about ENN see our website.
What we do
ENN’s work includes our “Field Exchange” publication that provides up to date information from research, programme learnings, and news from the sector, generated by practitioners, and distributed to our large network of researchers, practitioners and policy makers globally. We have projects specialising in Infant Feeding in Emergencies, Wasting and Stunting, Maternal and Adolescent Nutrition and support for Small and Nutritionally at-risk Infants under six months & their mothers and also manage a peer-to-peer forum offering timely answers to the questions challenging those on the front line of providing services to treat and prevent malnutrition in the world. ENN does not directly implement programmes but works to improve the effectiveness of all nutrition practitioners by helping to shape policy and practice at global and national levels.
Our Funding
ENN receives funding from governments, UN agencies, private foundations through grants and agreements, as well as contributions from partners.
This Role
The Emergency Nutrition Network needs to expand its funding base. To do this we would like to open funding potential from the private and corporate sectors, new foundations and other funders that may have an interest in working to improve nutrition for people in emergency and high malnutrition contexts.
The work will involve identifying potential funding sources, developing relationships and helping to finesse opportunities that can match ENN with potential funders. This will be closely supported by the CEO and technical team.
The position will report to the Technical Director (Operations & Platforms)
About You
We are looking for someone who would enjoy the challenge of working with a charity to raise funds to provide support for projects and practitioners working in difficult and resource poor situations to treat and prevent malnutrition.
If you have experience in the private or corporate sector, and skills that you believe could enable you to fundraise, we would love to hear from you.
Terms and Conditions
Hours of work: fully flexible/negotiable
Location: Oxford area ideally, but the work does not need to be office based, so other locations should be workable.
Remuneration: This is a voluntary or pro bono position, however, reasonable expenses can be reimbursed for travel and subsistence in line with ENN’s policies.
To apply
Submit a brief CV as well as a short covering letter setting out how your past experience demonstrates your suitability for the role.
For further information:
If you would like to discuss this further, please send an email to the CEO, Nigel Tricks.
Please note: ENN does not intend any employment relationship to be created from this voluntary position, either now or at any time in the future.
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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We are seeking volunteers to assist in our busy surplus food warehouse, where the role includes:
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Ensuring food quality and safety by checking use by and best before dates.
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Sorting and unpacking deliveries, categorising and recording food quantities.
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Assisting our Community Food Member partners with food order collections during scheduled visits to our base.
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Maintaining high standards of health and safety and food hygiene during sessions.
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Helping with cleaning and other tasks identified by warehouse staff.
The opportunity provides you with skills and training to boost your employability by gaining experience in the food industry, warehousing and customer service, or just enables you to give back to your community, whilst tackling food waste and climate change. It is also perfect for someone who is looking for a practical activity to help boost or maintain fitness.
FareShare is a national charity that fights food poverty and climate change by tackling food waste.
We source food that is surplus to requirements from food retailers and manufacturers, and engage many volunteers to help redistribute this to local Community Food Members (CFMs), who provide meals to people and families experiencing food poverty.
We operate from our FareShare Greater Manchester regional centre, which is based on New Smithfield Market in Openshaw, and has been run by EMERGE 3Rs since 2008.
This role is vital to the work of FareShare; ensuring that the food delivered to our warehouse is correctly sorted, labelled and organised into the orders placed by our charities and community groups.
You will be required to complete introductory sessions before you are confirmed in the role.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You must be resident in the UK and living in Greater Manchester, or within easy commuting distance of our base, in order to volunteer with us. There are no exceptions to this rule. This is because we require volunteers to be able to reliably commit to regular shifts for some of our roles. We are unable to offer sponsorship for overseas applicants.
Know someone else who might be interested in volunteering with us?
Please pass our details on to them as we always welcome new people on our teams. :)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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!
Courage Education Foundation
Courage Education Foundation (CEF), a registered charity set up in 2006 to tackle educational inequality in Nigeria , in a unique way.
Our mission is to ' transform lives through education ' by being a compass that directs and redirects people's attention, consciousness and generous support to indigent children and to their everyday plight.
We work on reducing inequality on education by working with partners who identify beneficiaries who have dropped out of school due to inability to pay fees, while carrying out due diligence to confirm status before they are engaged. To ensure academic excellence for those beneficiaries who struggle in some aspects, we get tutors to teach them on core subjects or their schools are changed, while ensuring that their basic needs are met too.
Graphic Designer
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
Create artistic visuals such as social media posts, logos, original images, and illustrations that incorporate and display CEF’s core values and tone. You must be able to create graphic designs to incorporate into our designated social media channels, such as Instagram and any other marketing materials. Keep current with the latest design trends, software, and technology. Will oversee all design aspects within their designated projects.
Weekly Time Commitment
4-6 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
6+ months
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!
Welcome to Unlock YOUR Potential, a brand new dynamic charity starting up thats dedicated to transforming lives and empowering individuals aged between 18 and 60 years old from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. We are passionately committed to creating new pathways for positive change through our comprehensive programmes and holistic support.
Our Vision: We envision a world where every individual has the opportunity to unlock their full potential and make meaningful contributions to society.
Our Mission: Our mission is to empower, inspire, and support those facing barriers and challenges. We deliver tailored programmes that foster skills, confidence, and networks, paving the way for success.
Our Values:
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Passion: Our work is fuelled by a deep care for the communities we serve.
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Results: We are driven by the tangible outcomes and achievements of our beneficiaries.
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Innovation: We constantly seek innovative methods to enhance our programmes.
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Collaboration: We believe in the power of partnership and inclusivity.
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Integrity: Our operations are marked by professionalism, ethics, and transparency.
At Unlock YOUR Potential, we will be offering a suite of transformative programmes and services designed to empower individuals from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Our holistic approach will address key areas such as employment, education, life skills, mentoring, and personal development.
Its an exciting time to launch our new charity with the new governments focus on getting people back to work or in training and development, there will be plenty of opportunities for us to make a huge impact but we need to set the foundations and get ourselves ready to launch.
Grants and Fundraising Coordinator
We are looking for a Grants and Fundraising Coordinator, who can join our new charity start-up and help us build a solid foundation and help to generate much needed income to kickstart our charity start-up and esnure we have the needed resources to be successful. You will do this by writing trust and foundation grants, planning and organising fundraising activities and events and much more.
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Identify and research potential grant opportunities and funding sources.
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Prepare, write and submit grant applications and proposals.
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Plan, organise and manage fundraising activities and events.
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Develop and implement fundraising strategies and campaigns.
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Build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and partners.
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Monitor and report on fundraising progress and outcomes.
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Collaborate with the team to ensure effective communication and coordination of fundraising efforts.
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Strong research, organisation/planning and writing skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
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Experience in fundraising, grant writing, or a related field is desired but not essential.
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Passion for social mobility and supporting disadvantaged communities.
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Ability to commit to a regular volunteer schedule.
Join us in making a difference and unlocking the potential of disadvantaged people in our community!
Unlock YOUR Potential
- BREAKING BARRIERS
- UNLOCKING POTENTIAL
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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!
ANIMAL WELFARE CO-ORDINATOR
RSPCA Middlesborough, Teesside & District Branch
Are you passionate about helping animals in your community? Would you like to do something meaningful with your free time? The RSPCA needs people like you so that we can improve animal welfare in Middlesbrough and Teesside.
We are looking for volunteers to run our animal welfare programs. These may include offering discounted Neutering, managing colonies of feral cats, or guiding people on how to adopt a dog. You will have direct contact with the public, work closely with local vets and liaise with the RSPCA Inspectors. You will be dealing with all the enquiries we receive via email and deciding how we should respond. In some cases it will be walking the person through the steps of our current programs, in other cases it will be working out how to respond to an unusual request - no two days will be the same.
This is a co-ordinating role which can be done remotely with a computer and a phone. If you live locally, you may also want to meet vets or other partners face to face to better understand their operations and build partnerships. You will be the beating heart of our contribution to animal welfare in your community. You won’t be on your own. You’ll be joining a team of motivated people who use their skills and love of animals to do something meaningful and have fun at the same time.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
You’ll monitor our public email account and respond to all enquiries. You will co-ordinate with the public and local vets to execute our current animal welfare programs such as neutering and microchipping. This involves checking to see if an applicant meets the program criteria, finding a local vet who can help, and arranging vouchers to pay for the services. When enquiries are beyond the scope of our current programs you will guide people on where to go for help, or ask RSPCA Inspectors for their guidance (training will be provided) and keep records of the enquiries and your response. This role can be done remotely and is completely flexible based on how much time you have and when you are available.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Training will be provided. We are seeking someone who is organised, diligent, detailed, good with people and gets things done. You will be passionate about animal welfare and ready to make a difference. Diversity is our strength. We support every type of animal and we seek every type of person who wants to work with like minded people to improve animal welfare. We are a team, we support each other and learn from each other, and we want to work with you. We want your skills and motivation and your ability to get things done. Together we can make a real difference.
WHAT DIFFERENCE WILL YOU MAKE?
Animal Welfare programs are at the heart of everything we do, so you will be part of the most important work in the Branch and directly see the positive impact we make.
There are lots of benefits to becoming an RSPCA Middlesbrough, Teesside & District Branch Volunteer, these include:
- Using your skills to do something useful.
- Passing on your skills and learning new ones.
- Gaining real leadership experience.
- Creating real opportunities to improve animal welfare in your community.
- Access to RSPCA Learning Hub with a wide range of training materials
- Lead not follow - shape our future direction and make your mark
Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. We will ask you to provide contact details for two referees, and dependent on the position, you may need to sign an agreement and undergo specific training before starting the role.
We hope to hear from you and we can’t wait for you to join the team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
The Organisation
PMH is one of the few charities in the UK that specifically helps parents who are supporting a child with mental health challenges and whose needs and impact for positive change are all too often overlooked. In most cases support is focused on the child and parents are left isolated, unaware of what the best approach is and have to try and cope on their own. The impact on families can be devastating. Friendships, social activities, work, school and family relationships can be disrupted. All energy is focused on the one child with their siblings often feeling neglected. For parents, realising that their child is struggling with their mental health, that they might be experiencing anxiety and depression, be suicidal, self-harming or have an eating disorder, is incredibly difficult to come to terms with and accept and they feel totally out of control. They often blame themselves for the struggles their child is enduring. It is the start of an emotional roller coaster, with many finding it hard to cope having nobody to turn to for help and support.
To find out more about the work PMH do, visit the website.
Person Specification:
Preferred:
• Lived experience of parenting a child with poor mental health
• Technology, digital, and/or online community experience
Essential:
• A passion for the aims of Parenting Mental Health and the energy and skill to balance connection to the founding principles with a sustainable, impactful future focused approach
• Belief in the power of the parent to effect change in their family
• Commitment to lived experience working and to developing deeper knowledge, process, and potential of our volunteers
• Collaborative in approach
• A proven track record of leadership in either the voluntary, public or commercial sectors
• Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation
• Successful track record of achievement through their career
• Experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees
Further Information
For comprehensive information about Parenting Mental Health, the role responsibilities and the person we are looking for, please download the Candidate Information Document.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about joining PMH and believe you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please apply with the following:
• An up-to-date CV
• A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, detailing why you would like to be considered, your relevant experience and expertise and what you think you can bring to the role.
All applications are being handled by our recruitment partner, Trustees Unlimited (part of the Russam group).
All applications should be emailed to Trustees Unlimited.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter, Managing Partner - Charities.
Closing date for applications: Monday 20th January 2025
Interview with Parenting Mental Health: 30th / 31st January 2025
We look forward to receiving your application.
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Thank you for your interest in supporting Headway – the brain injury association (charity no. 1025852), otherwise known as Headway UK.
This empowering charity has for more than 40 years been improving the lives of individuals and families affected by brain injury.
Whether it is providing a listening ear or expert guidance via our nurse-led helpline; increasing the confidence of brain injury survivors to become more independent with the safety net provided by our bespoke identity card scheme; or supporting a UK-wide network of independent local Headway charities and volunteer-led branches, the work we do changes lives.
About the role
The Chair provides leadership to the charity’s board of trustees, ensuring it operates efficiently and in accordance with the charity’s mission, vision, and values. They oversee governance and support the charity's management in achieving its strategic objectives. A key aspect of this role will be leading the board through a period of modernisation. This requires extensive experience in change management, as well as in building cohesive relationships among trustees, senior leadership, and stakeholders.
A key aspect of this role will be leading the board through a period of modernisation. This requires extensive experience in change management, as well as in building cohesive relationships among trustees, senior leadership, and stakeholders.
Interested?
Download our trustee recruitment pack to find out more about this opportunity.
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!
Yoga Stops Traffick is an international campaign to raise awareness of and funds for survivors of human trafficking in India. We are seeking 1 or 2 volunteers to help us improve and evolve this campaign.
What will you be doing?
Yoga Stops Traffick is an international campaign run by UK registered charity Adventure Ashram to raise awareness of and funds for survivors of human trafficking in India. Every year thousands of yoga practitioners from all corners of the globe roll out their mats, from the UK to Iceland to Costa Rica, to stand in solidarity with young survivors. The funds raised from Yoga Stops Traffick help rescue and rehabilitate survivors of human trafficking, sexual and domestic violence, modern-day slavery, and child marriage.
We are seeking 1 or 2 volunteers to improve the Yoga Stops Traffick 2025 campaign. We've been running this campaign for many years now but sadly despite the campaign's great potential, it has been less and less successful each year. We need some creative marketing and social media experts to help lift this campaign back to its full potential.
Main responsibilities of the role:
• Bring your creative social media and marketing ideas to the team to help us think of new ways to increase awareness of Yoga Stops Traffick to yoga studios and teachers in the UK and worldwide, and help us develop plans to turn these ideas into well-executed action.
• Use your corporate partnerships experience to advise us on the best ways to develop new corporate partnerships - help us identify the best potential partners for the campaign and develop plans for approaching them and developing those relationships.
• Help us plan our social media activity to increase our reach, improve our engagement levels and ultimately drive the success of this campaign.
• If you are experienced using Wordpress and skilled at improving SEO that would be an added bonus - our website has terrible SEO and ranks badly and we no longer have the skills in-house to know the best way to improve our website. However, if this is not part of your skill-set but you can improve our general marketing and social media plans - we would still be grateful for your help!
• Provide other administrative support as needed (this could include website updates, creating marketing materials, sending campaign emails, responding to campaign-related enquiries)
What we offer in return:
• A supportive team to work alongside
• The knowledge you are making a real difference to a small charity that is struggling in the current climate
• Invitation to Adventure Ashram / Yoga Stops Traffick events
Requirements of role:
• Ideally a commitment of approx. 6-12 hours per week
• Equipment you need: Laptop/PC, Internet Access
What are we looking for?
We are looking for creative social media and marketing experts whose ideas and experience will take this campaign to the next level.
Experience in running social media campaigns and creating engaging content is essential for this role.
Excellent written communications is essential for this role.
Experience using WordPress and knowledge of SEO would be very useful - though not vital.
Experience building and developing corporate partnerships for fundraising purposes would be very helpful.
More than anything, we are looking for people who are passionate about making a difference! We would like you to commit to the role until the end of March 2025, with the possibility to extend beyond this.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Summary:
The Chair of the Board of Trustees will provide strategic leadership to Hidayah, ensuring the organization remains aligned with its mission to support and advocate for LGBTQ+ Muslims. The Chair will guide the Board of Trustees in effective governance and act as an ambassador for the charity within both the Muslim and LGBTQ+ communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Governance:
- Provide leadership to the Board, ensuring that Trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity.
- Oversee the Board of Trustees’ operation, ensuring its members work collaboratively and effectively.
- Ensure the charity complies with its constitution, governing documents, charity law, and other relevant legislation/regulations.
- Strategy and Planning:
- Lead the development and implementation of the charity’s annual strategic plan, ensuring alignment with the needs of LGBTQ+ Muslims.
- Write the annual report outlining Hidayah’s impact and achievements
- Work with the Board of Trustees to ensure that strategic objectives are effectively executed and serve the community
- Write and develop a portfolio of policies to ensure the smooth running of Hidayah
- Board of Trustees Management:
- Chair monthly Board meetings effectively, ensuring decisions are taken in a timely manner and that actions are followed up.
- Facilitate a positive and inclusive Board culture where diverse viewpoints are encouraged and respected.
- Manage all volunteers taken on by Hidayah
- Advocacy and Representation:
- Act as an ambassador for the charity, promoting its work within both the Muslim and LGBTQ+ communities and to a wider audience.
- Represent the charity at key events, meetings, and functions, and develop relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
- Financial Oversight:
- Oversee the charity’s financial health, ensuring it operates within its means and maintains proper financial control and accountability.
- Work with the Treasurer and the finance team to ensure the Board of Trustees receives accurate and timely financial information.
- Act as a signatory for Hidayah’s bank account and financial operations.
- To seek out partnerships, sponsors and endorsements from individuals and organisations.
- Risk Management:
- Ensure appropriate risk management policies and procedures are in place and adhered to.
- Regularly review and address potential risks to the charity’s operations and reputation.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Demonstrable experience in a leadership role within a charity, non-profit, or similar organization.
- Strong understanding of governance best practices and charity law.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive culture.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
- Strong financial acumen and experience overseeing budgets and financial planning.
- Passion for the charity’s mission and commitment to its values, with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ Muslims.
Desirable:
- Previous experience as a Chair or in a senior non-executive role.
- Experience in fundraising and development activities.
- Established network within the Muslim and LGBTQ+ communities and among relevant stakeholders.
Terms of Appointment:
- The Chair will be appointed for an initial term of 3 years, which may be renewed for a further term(s).
- This is a voluntary position; however, expenses incurred in fulfilling the role will be reimbursed as approved by the Board of Trustees in line with Hidayah’s policies.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Our mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims
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!
Volunteer Opportunity: Country Director (USA)
Organization: HELPING CHILDREN INC.
Location: United States (Remote with occasional in-person tasks)
Closing Date: 31st December 2024
About Us:
HELPING CHILDREN INC is a nonprofit organization registered in California, committed to improving the lives of children globally. Through various initiatives, we aim to provide resources, support, and opportunities that empower underprivileged children to thrive.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Country Director to oversee and manage the establishment of our operations in the United States. This is a volunteer position ideal for someone passionate about making a difference and contributing to a meaningful cause.
Key Responsibilities:
- Banking Operations: Open and manage a bank account for the organization in the USA.
- Office Setup: Identify and secure an appropriate location for our office space in the United States.
- Networking: Build relationships with local stakeholders, including potential donors, partners, and volunteers.
- Compliance: Ensure the organization adheres to all legal and regulatory requirements for nonprofit operations in the USA.
- Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact between the USA office and the headquarters in Sri Lanka.
Requirements:
- Based in the United States (California preferred).
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Familiarity with U.S. nonprofit operations, including legal and financial regulations.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Passionate about helping children and supporting nonprofit missions.
What We Offer:
- A chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of children in need.
- Networking opportunities within the nonprofit sector.
- Recognition for your contribution to a global cause.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume detailing their qualifications and interest in the position by 31st December 2024.
Join us in making a difference—one step at a time.
Registered Charity
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"HELPING CHILDREN INC is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of children and youth worldwide.
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Rochdale and District Mind is a mental health charity that supports people in the community who are facing mental health challenges. Our area of operation is Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale, Bury and N.E. Lancashire. As part of the Mind Federation and the Mind in Greater Manchester partnership, our goal is to ensure that individuals do not face mental health issues alone and can live free from stigma and discrimination.
Our team consists of over 70 dedicated staff members and volunteers who provide a wide variety of services and activities, including counselling, therapeutic group workshops, advocacy, crisis support, dementia support, two wellbeing cafés, as well as other wellbeing activities such as sports sessions. To ensure our services are effective and rooted in the needs of the community, we involve people who use our services in shaping our offer. We are also pleased to be recognised for our work with our Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities in Rochdale. We work proactively both with our service users and with other key stakeholder organisations to tackle health inequalities.
Chair opportunity
We are flexible in our approach and are open to a single Chair or Co-Chair arrangement. We are looking for strong governance experience and the ability to lead. Our new Chair or Co-Chairs will have energy and drive, a genuine passion for mental health support and be able to bring both knowledge and connections to the organisation.
It is an interesting time to be joining us. In recent years, Rochdale and District Mind has experienced significant growth, with both our annual turnover and staff numbers doubling. We have successfully integrated our offerings into the strategic framework of our local Integrated Care Board, adapting our services to address the evolving mental health needs of our community. We are currently engaged in a phase of reflection and consolidation, and with our new CEO Philip Bramson now in place are poised to embark on the next chapter of our journey from a solid foundation.
How to apply
Eastside People is supporting Rochdale and District Mind in the recruitment for this role. Please click here to apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter.
Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover the following:
- Why are you interested in a Chair or Co-Chair role, and why with Rochdale and District Mind?
- How can you contribute to Rochdale and District Mind as our Chair or Co-Chair?
- Please highlight relevant experience and demonstrate how your skills match the specific requirements of the role as set out in the role description.
If you would like a call to discuss the role in more detail, please email Bernice Rook at our recruitment partners Eastside People to arrange a convenient time. Having a call of this kind will not influence the success or otherwise of your application.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
The closing date for applications is Friday 14th February and our candidate assessment schedule is as follows:
- EP interviews carried out through the recruitment process with final interviews taking place by Fri 21st February.
- Formal interviews with Rochdale and District Mind in the week commencing 3rd March.
- The successful candidate or candidates will be asked to attend two Board meetings as an observer, after which the appointment will be confirmed via a trustee vote.
Eastside People is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and works with our clients to ensure that we recruit inclusively, seeking to address the underrepresentation of some groups of people in leadership teams. We warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Registered Charity
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We exist to ensure that people do not face mental health issues alone and can lead their lives free from stigma and discrimination.
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PMH is seeking a new Chair of the Board of Trustees with a passion for empowering parents to support their children through the challenges of mental health.
The Organisation
PMH is one of the few charities in the UK that specifically helps parents who are supporting a child with mental health challenges and whose needs and impact for positive change are all too often overlooked. In most cases support is focused on the child and parents are left isolated, unaware of what the best approach is and have to try and cope on their own. The impact on families can be devastating. Friendships, social activities, work, school and family relationships can be disrupted. All energy is focused on the one child with their siblings often feeling neglected. For parents, realising that their child is struggling with their mental health, that they might be experiencing anxiety and depression, be suicidal, self-harming or have an eating disorder, is incredibly difficult to come to terms with and accept and they feel totally out of control. They often blame themselves for the struggles their child is enduring. It is the start of an emotional roller coaster, with many finding it hard to cope having nobody to turn to for help and support.
Person Specification:
Preferred:
• Lived experience of parenting a child with poor mental health
• Technology, digital, and/or online community experience
Essential:
• A passion for the aims of Parenting Mental Health and the energy and skill to balance connection to the founding principles with a sustainable, impactful future focused approach
• Belief in the power of the parent to effect change in their family
• Commitment to lived experience working and to developing deeper knowledge, process, and potential of our volunteers
• Collaborative in approach
• A proven track record of leadership in either the voluntary, public or commercial sectors
• Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation
• Successful track record of achievement through their career
• Experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees
Further Information
For comprehensive information about Parenting Mental Health, the role responsibilities and the person we are looking for, please download the Candidate Information Document.
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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!
MotherQuilts
Indian artisan crafts are fading due to inadequate support and low wages, pushing younger generations away from traditional art forms. Low Awareness: Minimal consumer understanding of these crafts, both locally and internationally, reduces appreciation and demand.
Massive Textile Waste: Fast fashion generates immense waste, clogging landfills and polluting ecosystems. High GHG Emissions: Textile production and waste decomposition contribute heavily to greenhouse gases, accelerating climate change. Water & Soil Pollution: Synthetic dyes pollute water and degrade soil, while high water usage in textile production strains resources. Carbon Footprint: High resource demand and emissions from textiles strain the environment.
We are building an economically sustainable and socially empowered community for transitional Indian artisans.
Global Partnerships and Outreach Assistant
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
- Partnerships Development:
Research and identify potential collaborations with stores, designers, brands, and interior spaces across the globe.
Build and maintain a database of potential partners, including contact information and key decision-makers.
Reach out to prospective partners to introduce MotherQuilts' products, mission, and collaboration opportunities.
- Communication and Networking:
Represent MotherQuilts in virtual or in-person meetings with potential partners.
Draft and send professional emails, proposals, and follow-up communication.
Attend industry events, trade fairs, or exhibitions (if required) to network and showcase MotherQuilts’ products.
- Strategic Outreach:
Develop a strategic plan to target specific markets or regions based on MotherQuilts' goals and product demand.
Work closely with the marketing team to create partner-specific pitch decks, presentations, or promotional materials.
- Coordination and Collaboration:
Coordinate with the product and design teams to ensure alignment between potential partners' needs and MotherQuilts' offerings.
Collaborate with the operations team to ensure smooth onboarding of new partners and timely fulfillment of orders.
- Reporting and Feedback:
Prepare weekly and monthly reports on outreach efforts, progress, and outcomes.
Gather feedback from partners to improve products, communication, and services.
- Brand Advocacy:
Promote the values and mission of MotherQuilts, emphasizing sustainability, craftsmanship, and social impact.
Act as an ambassador for MotherQuilts in all interactions, showcasing the brand’s commitment to quality and ethical practices.
- Market Research:
Analyze trends in sustainable interior design, handmade products, and global markets to identify new opportunities.
Stay updated on competitor activities and propose ideas for competitive differentiation.
Skills and Qualifications:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in research and using tools like LinkedIn, CRM software, and Google Workspace.
Interest in sustainable design, handmade crafts, and global markets.
Ability to multitask, take initiative, and work in a team-oriented environment.
This role is ideal for individuals passionate about sustainability, global networking, and social entrepreneurship, providing valuable exposure to international markets and the craft industry.
Weekly Time Commitment
2-3 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
3-4 weeks
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.