Volunteer Volunteer Roles in Bristol
Carers UK is the national membership charity for the millions of people in the UK who are unpaid carers. As an organisation we provide expert advice and information for carers, campaign for greater recognition and support for carers, and use our experience and expertise to help other organisations do more for carers. Our Board of Trustees plays a vital leadership role in the work we do while ensuring the charity is equipped and governed effectively, establishing and monitoring strategy and ensuring we are true to our values and keep carers at the heart of everything we do.
We are now seeking to appoint up to two people to join our Board of Trustees, to steer us towards our vision of a world where carers are recognised, valued and supported.
It’s an exciting time to be part of Carers UK, we have set out our stake as to how we want the world to change for carers. Our Board is instrumental in ensuring we make the future really impactful for carers through our vision and strategy while fulfilling all our obligations as a charity.
We are specifically looking for two Nations Trustees, one each for Northern Ireland and Wales. In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, the Nations Trustee will be expected to ensure that the Carers UK Board is informed on key issues affecting carers in the respective Nations. To find out more about this opportunity please download the Trustee recruitment pack.
Closing date: 15 September 2024 5pm
Interviews:October 2024
Carers UK is committed to representing the diverse society in which we work and actively encourages applications from people with
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Eco-Stylist
We are a go-to resource to find and shop sustainable clothing brands.
The fashion industry has a massive sustainability problem: less than 5% of clothing makers earn a living wage, 60% of clothes are made from fossil fuel based fabrics like polyester, and because of fast fashion, half of new clothes end up in a landfill in less than one year. Sustainable fashion brands are challenging these problems but “it’s hard to find sustainable brands and trust them.”
Eco-Stylist is the trusted go-to resource to find and shop sustainable clothing brands. Our Certified brands are different: 78% of our brands are making progress on living wages, with 61% already ensuring most of their clothing makers earn a living wage. 92% of our brands use a majority of more sustainable fabrics like hemp, tencel, and organic cotton. 0% of our brands are fast fashion.
We have a brand directory of 100+ certified brands, a marketplace of 1,400+ items, and a blog with shopping guides and educational content.
Blog Writer
Role Description
The Blog / Content Writer writes and publishes blog articles on a bi-weekly cadence. The ideal candidate loves writing and is seeking to build an online portfolio of their work. Topics include sustainable/ethical fashion, fashion, sustainable living, and sustainability research.
Prior experience not required but must have strong interests in sustainability, fashion, and gaining writing experience. Looking for entrepreneurial candidates who are extremely driven and self-motivated.
Benefits: includes mentoring. At the end of your 3-6 month role we will assist you in your next career steps: informational interviews, jobs, letters of recommendation, grad school applications, etc.
Eco-Stylist is a growing startup and social enterprise, with a mission to make sustainable fashion the norm.
Weekly Time Commitment
4-6 hours per week remotely
Duration of Volunteer Role
3-5 months
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We're excited to be recruiting a brand new PR & Communications Specialist to play a vital role in amplifying the mission and activities of The Great Friendship Project, on a voluntary basis.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause, gain hands-on experience in marketing and social media management for a non-profit, and make a positive impact on the lives of young people struggling with loneliness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Media Relations & Outreach: Establish and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers. Craft press releases, pitch compelling stories, and secure media coverage to enhance the visibility of our organisation and its mission.
- Media Monitoring & Reporting: Track media coverage and social media interactions, monitor public perception, and prepare regular reports to evaluate the effectiveness of our PR activities. Use insights to refine strategies and enhance our communication efforts.
- Collaborative Support: Work closely with the project team and volunteers to ensure that PR efforts are aligned with upcoming events and key organisational milestones. Provide communication support to other team members as needed.
What are we looking for?
- Passionate about the project's mission and committed to making a difference in combating loneliness among young adults.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated, well-organised, and able to work independently.
- Ability to analyse data and identify trends to support PR strategy
- Open to constructive feedback and eager to learn and grow in a collaborative environment
What difference will you make?
As a PR & Communications Specialist at The Great Friendship Project, your work will be crucial in amplifying our voice and mission.
The connections you make and the opportunities created will help raise awareness, ensuring that more young people experiencing loneliness can engage with our vital services.
Through your compelling storytelling and content creation, you will play a vital role in helping us achieve our mission to create a more socially connected future for young people both today and in the years to come.
Application Process: To apply for this opportunity, please click apply. You will then be contacted about your interest in the role and asked to answer a few questions about your time commitment, your interest in the role and how your skills align with the role.
The Great Friendship Project is a non-profit organisation set up in 2021 to tackle loneliness amongst young adults.
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Join our amazing volunteer team to raise awareness of sight loss and RNIB services at local events. You will give talks in person or virtually, sharing your own story to improve understanding of sight loss to local service providers and community groups. You’ll be making a real difference to people living with sight loss by helping to improve accessibility and inclusivity, creating a world without barriers. What you’ll be doing: • Giving talks to groups of people to raise awareness of sight loss in your local community by sharing your story to audiences, for example, local businesses, community and voluntary groups. • Delivering Talks to raise awareness of RNIB services as a trusted source of support for blind and partially sighted people • Representing RNIB as an Ambassador for the Community Connection service What you’ll gain from the role: • An opportunity to give something back. • A chance to build a strong community. • A sense of achievement through the difference you make. • A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people • An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies. In return for donating your time we will provide: • A supportive route to building your confidence in presenting and sharing your story with an audience. • A rewarding experience. • A great Induction and training
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- • Lived experience of issues affecting blind and partially sighted people • Be comfortable speaking to different audiences to share your story, or a willingness to try with our support. • Able to communicate effectively. • Have an outgoing, friendly approach to meeting new people.
Make a lasting impact on future generations and your community, by becoming a governor for your local college.
Peridot Partners have partnered with the Department of Education to revolutionise the education governance sector, by appointing 137 new governors to college boards across England.
Education governors come from all backgrounds and sectors with either professional or lived experience that can help the board to make their decisions. A passion for education and future generations is a must, but you don’t need to have any experience in the education sector to become a governor.
Being an education governor or trustee is a rewarding and fulfilling venture for any of us. You don’t need to be a Chief Executive, a senior leader or even an educationalist to join the ever-growing pool of people who regularly attend board and committee meetings to influence and impact the quality of education delivered by our schools, sixth forms, further education colleges and universities.
As an education governor, you will draw on the professional experience of your working career and your own life experiences to support and challenge the strategic direction of the organisation. You will reflect on the lessons that you have learnt through education, work and life to ask questions and understand how decisions being made on an operational level will and could impact the students and their potential for achievement.
Peridot Partners and the Department of Education 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(s) 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 see the available opportunities and register your interest.
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Make a difference to the future of journalism!
We are a social mobility charity focused on helping the next generation of journalists break into the sector.
We have vacancies for chair, treasurer and regular trustee, as the term limit for our current board members is nearly up.
This is a fantastic time to join the charity. We are small but our impact is massive!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses, coaches and empowers unemployed women for success at their job interview. After visiting Smart Works, 63% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.
The Smart Works service is delivered in 11 centres across the UK. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 35,000 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre. More information about who we are can be found on our website.
In April 2022, Smart Works launched a new Three-Year Plan that will see the charity double the number of women helped annually from 5,000 to 10,000 women a year. To achieve this, we will grow our existing centres and open new centres in areas of need. We are well on the way to achieving our goals.
About This Role
We are seeking up to 3 new trustees to join our Group Board. Smart Works is led by a Group Board of passionate and dedicated trustees, who are responsible for the governance and strategic direction of Smart Works. We also work closely with our 6 local Boards across the country.
“Over the last 10 years, Smart Works has grown from an unerring passion to support unemployed women into work, into a dynamic and successful charity transforming the lives of women and communities across the UK,” says Smart Works Chair Julietta Dexter. “New members of the Board will have a key role to play in ensuring that Smart Works continues to deliver our ambitious targets for growth, whilst ensuring that we meet and exceed the expectations of our clients. The role of trustee is hugely rewarding, challenging and enjoyable in equal measure.”
Our current skills audit illustrates that we are particularly looking for candidates with expert skills in the fields of commercial property, fundraising and employment support (for example, organisations that regularly refer to Smart Works). By drawing on their expertise, the successful candidates will be able to advise Smart Works as it looks to develop and expand in these areas.
For more information on the Trustee position, please find the full role profile attached.
How to Apply
Please apply via our website.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview after 20th September. The process will be led by the Nominations Committee. There will be a shortlisting process followed by two rounds of interviews with formal approval to take place at the Board meeting in October.
References and a Basic DBS check will be taken up prior to appointment.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled candidates, and candidates with lived experience of female unemployment as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Smart Works. Smart Works promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching the Charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates. These decisions are made irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
At Smart Works we will apply suitable measures to keep your information secure in accordance with our Privacy Policy (a current version of which is available on our website)
We exist to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job.
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Action for Stammering Children is looking for a Treasurer!
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Action for Stammering Children (ASC) is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and suitably qualified person to join our Trustee Board as Treasurer to replace our current Treasurer who has sadly come to the end of his term.
Who are Action for Stammering Children?
Action for Stammering Children is the UK charity for children and young people who stammer, their families, and the communities who support them. We are a small charity, founded in 1989, but one that punches above its weight and with Dr Ria Bernard, who joined us as Chief Executive in 2022, we have big ambitions!
We’re here to make sure that every child who stammers has the support, respect and confidence to live the life they want to lead.
We support and empower parents, caregivers and professionals; facilitate and champion research; and campaign for changes in policy and societal attitudes
What do we do?
Information, community and support
We provide resources, advice and guidance for children and young people who stammer, their families, and the professionals who support them.
Changing policies and attitudes
We make sure the voices of children and young people who stammer are heard. We work with politicians and other decision makers to ensure the unique needs of children who stammer are reflected in public policy. But we know we can’t stop there. That’s why we campaign to challenge prejudices and misconceptions, seeking to change how society treats stammering and promote acceptance.
Championing research
We support and promote research into childhood stammering in order to build understanding and feed into our advocacy work, informing positive changes in policy and practice.
Our team
ASC currently has a staff team of three (one of whom is part-time) but we hope shortly to recruit a part-time book-keeper and an events co-ordinator, in order to be able to deliver on our ambitious strategic objectives.
Our Board of Trustees has been chaired by Dame Jane Roberts since 2021. With a number of trustees having come to the end of their term, we have had a number of trustees join the board recently including a new Company Secretary and two new trustees who had previously been members of ASC’s Youth Panel. With the Chair, the Company Secretary has been reviewing our governance to ensure that we conduct ourselves in line with best practice in charity governance. The Youth Panel is made up of young people who themselves stammer and who inform our strategic direction as well as engage in projects of their own. Our Annual Report for 2022-23 is available on the Charity Commission website, in addition to Trustees’ Reports for previous years.
Executive and Non-Executive, we are a professional but friendly bunch who would extend a warm welcome to a new Treasurer as well as ensure that there was a generous handover period with the current Treasurer.
Who are we looking for as Treasurer?
We would like to attract a qualified accountant, perhaps still working, perhaps recently retired. You might have a personal connection to stammering but this is not required. Your interest, enthusiasm and experience are the most important.
We’d love to hear from potential interested applicants to explain more about what we do and who we are looking for.
In the first instance, please contact Jane Roberts. Please apply with a letter explaining your interest in the role, your CV and two references to my e-mail address.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Dame Jane Roberts
Chair
Action for Stammering Children
Role description of the Treasurer
Purpose
- To monitor the financial matters of the organisation and report to the Board of trustees at regular intervals on its financial health in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing document and legal requirements
- To oversee arrangements for risk management and ensure that these are adequate to organisational need, governance requirements and legal obligations.
Main responsibilities:
- Oversee the framework of internal controls and, in conjunction with the Company Secretary and Chair, the charity’s policies, procedures and delegated responsibilities in line with good governance, legal and regulatory requirements
- Oversee and review the preparation of budgets, management accounts and the annual financial statements, ensuring that they are brought regularly and in a timely manner to the Board
- Monitor and advise on the financial viability of the charity, including the adequacy and use of charitable reserves and other funds
- Oversee the risk management framework, ensuring that the risk register is brought regularly to the Board for review
- Develop a working knowledge of the activities, services and products of Action for Stammering Children
- Provide advice and financial analysis to other Board members
- Play a key role in the annual accounts, budgeting, cash flow and management accounts processes
- Act as a liaison with the external auditors
- Monitor the charity’s reserves and use of funds
- Act as a counter signatory on all financial transactions and applications to funders when required
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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VOLUNTARY GRANT FUNDRAISER
Alex TLC is a trusted and experienced organisation offering support and information for all those affected by leukodystrophy. Leukodystrophies are rare genetic disorders that mainly affect the white matter of the central nervous system, (ie the brain or spinal cord). They affect people of all ages and backgrounds, most notably children. Leukodystrophies are usually degenerative, causing symptoms such as impaired mobility, vision, speech and hearing, incontinence, inability to swallow and loss of cognitive skills. In many cases, this sadly means a reduced or limited lifespan.
Established in 2004, we are recognised by the NHS and global stakeholders as the "go to" organisation for those affected by these devastating conditions in the UK.
Like many other small charities, we have grown organically from an informal support group to the recognised voice for leukodystrophy patients and their families. To fulfil our charitable objectives, we need to increase and sustain our grant income levels.
Could you spare a few hours a week to help us?
ABOUT THE ROLE
Working with our Trusts and Grants Fundraiser, we are looking for volunteers, preferably with experience of grant fundraising, to:
- research potential grant making trusts for relevance to our specific objectives
- send applications using existing templates
- update our systems with details of applications
This is a wonderful opportunity to develop your existing skills within a unique arena, learn about the difficulties facing those with rare disease, and give vital and tangible support to sufferers of leukodystrophy.
We need your help to give hope and support to people affected by leukodystrophy.
ABOUT YOU
Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:
- an interest in Alex TLC and the work that we do
- basic understanding of the complexities of leukodystrophy
- excellent written skills
- excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel
- excellent organisational and administrative skills
- access to a laptop/computer, internet and printing facilities
- a basic understanding of (or keen interest in) grant fundraising
This is a remote role with an ideal commitment of at least two hours per week.
Unfortunately, we're unable to consider applications from non-UK residents.
Alex TLC is committed to promoting diversity.
Our Mission is to support anyone affected by leukodystrophy, support research, raise awareness and improve best practice within healthcare systems.
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Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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Lead the celebration of Afro-Hebrew culture and foster understanding across diverse communities. As the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony Programme Manager at Barawak, you will orchestrate impactful cultural events and collaborative art projects.
Introduction to the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony Programme at Barawak
Love creating a buzz? Are you passionate about shaping vibrant cultural narratives? Does the thought of curating groundbreaking events spark your creativity? The Community Engagement and Racial Harmony Programme at Barawak is where your enthusiasm can come to life. Anchored in our strategic mission to foster economic empowerment and racial harmony, this service line is the heart of our community's vibrancy, designed to both engage and exhilarate. It upholds our objective to establish the Afro-Hebrew community as a powerhouse of high-achieving, inspirational members who contribute significantly to our community.
In line with our vision, we're crafting a new lexicon of Afro-Hebrew cultural celebration — one that embraces the aspirations of our emerging future and resonates with the ambition of our youth. Through electrifying events and artistic collaborations, this programme will shine a light on the richness and diversity of our heritage. Our mission, firmly woven into the fabric of this service line, is to champion innovative ways of community connection that are both enlightening and empowering. We're on a journey to elevate the Afro-Hebrew narrative, positioning our community as a beacon of culture and a touchstone for tomorrow's successes.
The aim for this service line is community engagement with a difference; working to create excitement about and around the Afro Hebrew community; and helping to get across to the rest of the world that the Afro-Hebrew community produces high-quality members of society. This service line will create a new way of celebrating Afro Hebrew culture, one that is fit for aspirations of our future. The Community Engagement and Racial Harmony service line is dedicated to redefining the celebration of our heritage, making it relevant for the world of tomorrow and resonant with the aspirations of our youth. Our mission is to foster a new way of community interaction that is as enlightening as it is uplifting, positioning the Afro-Hebrew community as a source of inspiration and a foundation for future success.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Plan and execute the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony strategy and service line:
• Cultural Events and Dialogue: Lead the creation of a flagship calendar of events designed to elevate the cultural and social quality of the community. This includes organizing a successful annual cultural festival with a diverse range of activities that celebrate and raise awareness of Afro-Hebrew heritage.
• Art and Media Collaborations: Develop and implement a series of collaborative art and media projects that involve community members, fostering racial harmony and showcasing the community's creativity and stories.
2. Measure performance: Keep accurate count of thenumber of cultural events held annually; the number of attendees to cultural events; the community participation rate in art and media projects. Including social media and other statistics; and feedback and satisfaction rates from event attendees and project participants. Provide this data to the Governance Team and Trustees on request.
3. Collaboration with Verticals Teams:
• Partnership Development & Collaboration Team: Coordinate with this team to identify and establishalliances and partnerships with local, regional and global organisations, businesses, councils, and thegovernment to acquire Community Engagement and Racial Harmony resources, speakers or information.
• Fundraising & Financial Management Team: Collaborate with this team to conduct fundraising activities and financial planning for the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony service line. Identify diverse revenue streams, such as grants, donations, corporate sponsorships, fundraising events for the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony service.
• Volunteer Engagement Team: Work with this team to recruit, train and manage volunteers to support the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony service delivery.
• Marketing Outreach & Advocacy: work with this team to enhance visibility of the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony service across social media, press, and community events.
4. Governance Team Interaction: Provide regular updates and reports to the Governance, Secretariat & Performance Reporting team. Ensure programmealignment with Barawak policies, procedures, strategyand objectives. Collaborate on monitoring and evaluation efforts to assess Community Engagement and Racial Harmony service impact and effectiveness.
Person Specification:
• Skills: Strong organisational and leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and adept at working in a collaborative environment. Eagar to learn new skills.
• Attributes: Deep understanding of the challenges faced by the Afro-Hebrew community in the UK. Commitment to Barawak's values of helping out, sticking together, and staying strong. Ability to work flexibly and respond to evolving community needs.
• Commitment: Passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families dealing with poverty. Innovative thinker with a focus on creating sustainable, long-term solutions.
Important: This advert is for a voluntary role, which is unpaid and not subject to reimbursement of expenses. Any agreement with the successful candidate is not intended to be a legally binding contract between us and may be cancelled at any time at the discretion of either party. By applying for the role, candidates agree that neither of us intend any employment relationship to be created either now or at any time in the future.
To relieve the poverty of persons and families of African and Caribbean decent.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Ensuring good governance and financial sustainability; contributing to the strategic development of the Trust via the delegated authority to the Director; advocating for the Trust.
ROLE: Part-time, voluntary
LOCATION: Home-based. Board meetings at locations agreed by the Trustees.
The Essex and Suffolk Rivers Trust is an environmental charity set up to protect, conserve and rehabilitate the rivers and estuaries of Essex and Suffolk. We are in an exciting time of growth and have been redefining our strategic plan up to 2030. We are looking for two new trustees to join us.
Our Trustees work together with our director to guide our organisation to achieve its vision to protect, conserve and rehabilitate the rivers and estuaries of Essex and Suffolk. As our organisation grows, we are seeking candidates who would like to join us in supporting, challenging, and directing our future plans. These plans will be set in the context of a fast-moving land use and environmental policy arena. We are keen to ensure make the most of the opportunities that are emerging for delivering projects on the ground.
Trustees will assist the Chair of the Board of Trustees in ensuring the good governance and financial sustainability of the charity; contributing to its strategic development, and share their specific areas of knowledge, experience, and expertise to enhance all that we do.
We are particularly interested to hear from people who:
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Have experience of leading and managing growth within an organisation.
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Can highlight how we could support finance and business in delivering biodiversity and carbon offsets.
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Have experience in developing successful corporate funding relationships.
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Have a background in any of the following areas: water and wastewater management, aquatic conservation, human resources or fundraising
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Can broaden and deepen the diversity of thought and experience represented in our organisation. We aim to represent and reflect diverse communities.
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Have experience and understanding of land-use and farming and the opportunities available for landowners and environmental organisations to work together to bring positive impacts for all.
It would also be ideal if you had:
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A desire to tackle nature and climate emergencies, in particular in the water environment.
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A track record of successfully working within or managing a senior team.
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Experience in writing funding bids and a good understanding of what makes them successful.
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An ability to think strategically and discern how to prioritise opportunities that will ensure growth and sustainability.
Our closing date for applications is 9th September 2024. No agencies please. We would be happy to discuss the role further.
Phone interviews will be held during the week commencing 9th September with successful applicants being invited for in-person interviews from the week commencing 23rd September.
Conservation, Protection, and Rehabilitation of Suffolk and Essex Waterways
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses, coaches and empowers unemployed women for success at their job interview. After visiting Smart Works, 63% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.
The Smart Works service is delivered in 11 centres across the UK. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 35,000 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre. More information about who we are can be found on our website.
In April 2022, Smart Works launched a new Three-Year Plan that will see the charity double the number of women helped annually from 5,000 to 10,000 women a year. To achieve this, we will grow our existing centres and open new centres in areas of need. We are well on the way to achieving our goals.
About This Role
An opportunity for a young person, with little or no previous Board experience, is now available to join our Group Board as a Young Person Trustee. Smart Works is led by a Group Board of passionate and dedicated Trustees, as well as the Trustees of six local Boards across the country, who are responsible for the governance and strategic direction of Smart Works. The position has been created in the interests of reflecting our own client base (data tells us that young women aged 16-24 are the most challenged when it comes to finding employment), as well as our responsibility to train the next generation of Trustees for our sector.
“Over the last 10 years, Smart Works has grown from an unerring passion to support unemployed women into work, into a dynamic and successful charity transforming the lives of women and communities across the UK,” says Smart Works Chair Julietta Dexter. “New members of the Board will have a key role to play in ensuring that Smart Works continues to deliver our ambitious targets for growth, whilst ensuring that we meet and exceed the expectations of our clients. We look forward to welcoming a young voice to our discussions: the role of Trustee is hugely rewarding, challenging and enjoyable in equal measure.”
For more information on the Trustee position, please find the full role profile attached.
How to Apply
Please apply via our website.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview after 20th September. The process will be led by the Nominations Committee. There will be a shortlisting process followed by two rounds of interviews with formal approval to take place at the Board meeting in October.
References and a Basic DBS check will be taken up prior to appointment.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled candidates, and candidates with lived experience of female unemployment as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Smart Works. Smart Works promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching the Charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates. These decisions are made irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
At Smart Works we will apply suitable measures to keep your information secure in accordance with our Privacy Policy (a current version of which is available on our website)
We exist to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job.
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National Organiser - National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA)
Are you passionate about community empowerment and protecting the rights of waterway residents? Join the National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA) in our mission to encourage boat dwellers of the UK to organise themselves and strengthen the sense of solidarity.
About Us:
The National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA) is a volunteer organisation dedicated to upholding and defending the rights of itinerant boat dwellers on Britain's inland and coastal waterways. We exist because boat dwellers in the UK face significant challenges:
- Increasing restrictions on mooring and movement
- Limited access to essential services like healthcare and education
- Misinterpretation and inconsistent application of waterways laws
- Pressure on traditional ways of life on the water
Our efforts have become increasingly crucial as pressures on boat dwellers grow and navigation authorities tighten their enforcement. By helping the NBTA, you'll be at the forefront of protecting this unique community and preserving an important part of Britain's cultural heritage.
The Opportunity:
We're seeking a dynamic National Organiser to support our newly established Kennet and Avon canal NBTA branch and expand in other areas outside London. This role offers a unique chance to strengthen grassroots activism and foster a sense of community among boat dwellers across the UK.
Key Responsibilities within the time you have:
- Provide crucial organisational and administrative support to the newly set up Kennet and Avon canal NBTA branch
- Develop and implement strategies to encourage NBTA members outside London to form local action groups
- Empower and support NBTA activists in organising their own initiatives and events
- Collaborate with existing team members to enhance our national presence and effectiveness
- Coordinate and facilitate communication between local groups and the wider community
The Ideal Candidate:
- Passionate about social justice and community organising
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others
- Understanding of democratic organisational systems
- Capable of working both independently and as part of a team
- Experience in grassroots activism or community organising (preferred)
- Familiarity with the challenges faced by boat dwellers, particularly on the Kennet and Avon canal (advantageous)
What We Offer:
- An opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of boat dwellers across the UK
- Flexible working arrangements (12 hours per month)
- Competitive compensation (£15 per hour)
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- The chance to develop your skills in community organizing, advocacy, and project management
Contract Details:
- Self-employed basis
- 12 hours per month
- Initial 12-month contract with potential for extension
Join us in our mission to protect the rights and improve the lives of boat dwellers throughout the UK, with a special focus on the Kennet and Avon canal. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, please email us to express your interest by tell us why you suited for the job. The deadline for applications is: end of the day on Thursday 29th September
Together, we can create a stronger, more united community of bargee travellers across the nation!
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African Development Choices (ADC) is a UK-based Social Enterprise on a mission to reduce poverty by empowering communities to make more informed choices in the management of public resources.
ADC’s purpose is to enable communities to independently meet their needs for essential services, such as clean water and safe sanitation and improve lives in Africa.
At ADC we encourage a working culture of seeking and giving input, showing and taking initiative, and commitment to the organisation and its purpose.
Main purpose of job:
You will be the custodian of our narrative and drive our PR strategy. You will focus on the development of ADC’s communications strategy and reputation. This is a great opportunity to be part of our Marketing team with an aim to introduce new strategies and increase our popularity.
Division or Department: Marketing & Communications
Position reports to: Head of Marketing & Communications
Position is responsible for: TBD
Main Duties and Objectives:
- Establish ADC’s strategy that builds increased levels of engagement, understanding and involvement in our long-term plans
- Take overall accountability to shape and evolve our narrative and relevance across key audiences
- Shape our communications and engagement strategies
- Secure relevant media and interview opportunities to support overall positioning and earn media reach through engaging byline submissions
- Write speeches, prepare interview outlines and FAQ's, and directly support our founder with media readiness
- Lead, manage and support internal communications
- Ensure systems and frameworks are developed to evaluate the effectiveness of communications and engagement strategies to measure impact and ensure added value
- Use data and insights to measure the success of communications and engagement strategies
Requirements:
Essential
- A natural storyteller and great copywriter in English
- Excellent understanding of the global media landscape and how to make the most out of a story
- Brilliant communication skills and the ability to translate ideas into PR tactics, especially in the charity sector
- Ability to build cut through and differentiation in narrative
- Ready to roll up your sleeves with a tenacious approach to getting our story told
- Experience with influential industry events and managing speaking opportunities
Desirable
- An existing network of media and press contacts is also highly valued
What ADC offers you:
This is a volunteer, remote and unpaid position with the following benefits:
- Professional learning and career development opportunities
- An opportunity to build on your work experience within your profession
- An opportunity to be part of a diverse team representing different parts of the world that is changing lives in Africa
- An opportunity to help shape a start-up social enterprise
- We provide work reference
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Here at African Development Choices, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our teams are made up of people from all over the world and we welcome all applications. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, and you require any reasonable adjustments for your application with us, please let us know by contacting recruitmentatafricandevelopmentchoicesdotorg.
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Do you want to utilise your strong leadership skills to have a positive impact on the strategic direction and governance of a charity?
Are you passionate about developing people and fostering good relationships?
Do you have the time and willingness to get involved in steering the work of a charity to provide invaluable support to its community?
Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity (Alex TLC) is looking to appoint a leader with the passion and vision to Chair our Board of Trustees, ensuring we effectively fulfil our strategic goals and direction.
Who we are
Alex TLC provides invaluable support and information to people affected by leukodystrophy.
Leukodystrophies are genetic disorders that mainly affect the white matter of the central nervous system (i.e. the brain or spinal cord). There are more than 100 different known types of leukodystrophy, including some so rare they only affect one or two individuals.
Established in 2004 we are an internationally recognised centre of excellence and the only UK charity providing support and information to people affected by any of the leukodystrophy conditions worldwide.
Our expectations of you
In the role of Chair, you will be instrumental in ensuring effective and strategic governance of the Charity. Your collaborative efforts with our Board of Trustees will play a pivotal role in promoting inclusivity, driving excellent, well-rounded and considered decision making and ensuring our sustained success and progress.
We are looking for a Chair to join the Board immediately. You will be required to attend a minimum of 3 board meetings per year, review documentation in advance and maintain regular and responsive communication with the CEO outside of meetings. Mentorship can be arranged to support the transition into the role.
This is a voluntary and unremunerated position.
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We will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments to remove barriers to this post. If you have any additional support or have any access or communication needs throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.
Our Mission is to support anyone affected by leukodystrophy, support research, raise awareness and improve best practice within healthcare systems.
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