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ABOUT THE ROLE
The Marie Curie Companion Service is a professional service provided by trained volunteers who offer one-to-one companionship and support to people with a terminal illness and their families. The service would not be able to reach those most in need if it was not for the commitment and hard work of the volunteers delivering the service.
Companion volunteers provide companionship and emotional support, practical support, short breaks for carers and help with signposting for information and support. These sessions can take place both in person and over the phone.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING.
Your role will include some of, but not be restricted to, the following tasks:
- Carry out weekly visits with the person(s) you’re supporting, as agreed with the Volunteer Co-ordinator. This could be in a variety of settings, e.g. family home, a care home or in the community.
- Provide one-to-one companionship and support. For example:
- Offering a listening ear and spending time engaging in every-day conversation, activities or hobbies with the person you are supporting.
- Driving clients to pre-arranged health or social care (e.g. to medical appointments) or taking short trips out.
- Helping with small, daily tasks, e.g. making tea or accessing the internet.
- Allowing carers to have a short break.
- You may be supporting your client’s family or carers before or
during bereavement. This may involve offering emotional
support, signposting to relevant local support services or finding out
information as requested
(This is only an outline as support will vary according to individual needs. Companion
volunteers do not provide nursing or personal care, or offer counselling or advice)
- Keep your manager informed of any changes to the situation, or any significant happenings in connection to the person you’re supporting and/or their family, either in person or by phone
- Submit regular visit reports to your manager and update relevant computer systems as required
- Be reliable and committed to regularly spending time with someone and offering support
- Attend individual sessions with your Volunteer Co-ordinator, training and group events as required
- Represent the Marie Curie Helper service positively to those using the service
THE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEED.
- Commitment and reliability - able to keep appointments and volunteer for about 3 hours a week
- Patience, empathy and emotional stability
- An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
- Respect for an individual’s privacy, dignity and independence
- Willing to be flexible to the needs of the individual
- Ability to operate within the boundaries of the role
- A friendly and sensitive approach with strong skills around building rapport and empathy
- Excellent listening skills and an ability to build a rapport with others
- Respect for individuals, regardless of their disability, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, gender, sexual orientation, religion or faith, or gender reassignment
WHAT YOU CAN GAIN FROM THIS OPPORTUNITY.
- An excellent opportunity to build on your skills in a charity environment
- An induction, training, support and supervision in your role
- Agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
WHAT WE ASK OF YOU.
- To provide two references from non-family members and other relevant documents related to the role
- To keep to all the charity’s policies and guidelines
- To complete an induction and any training related to the role
- Complete mandatory training and role related renewals, as requested
Marie Curie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and their families and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Marie Curie will treat all volunteers fairly and with respect. We will not discriminate on the basis of disability, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sex (i.e. gender), sexual orientation, religion or faith, or gender reassignment. We will not discriminate on the basis of age, unless the responsibilities of a role require us to do so in order to safeguard our volunteers and/or service users.
ABOUT US
Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
We want a better end of life for all. Over the next five years and beyond, our mission is to close the gap in end of life care.
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The New Normal are seeking Social Media Volunteers to join our team! The primary responsibility of this role is to support the Team Co-ordinator with content creation, planning and monitoring of our social platforms. Duties are divided between multiple volunteers within the team.
We are looking for a skilled, creative person to support TNN in it's mission to provide free-to-access peer support for a diverse range of grief experiences, communities and identities.
Applicants should have the capacity to provide around 2 hours per week on a flexible basis.
At a minimum, applicants should have knowledge, understanding and use of social media platforms and good skills in content creation, design, copy-writing, media or communications.
Experience working on or managing charity/business social media or communications is preferable.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and pathways. This is a voluntary role and responsibilities are listed in below Job Description.
[Due to the nature of the role and the work we do, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check. Persons will be shortlisted and appointed based solely on character, skills, qualifications and experience.]
TNN are committed to diversity and inclusion and so we use the Anonymous Recruitment feature to reduce the potential for unconscious bias.
Please ensure all relevant experience is listed clearly on your CV. In your covering letter, please tell us more about yourself, why you are interested in the role and what you think you can bring to the Charity. We are keen to hear about you as a person and your story, as well as your skills and experience.
Thanks your interest in this role - we look forward to receiving your application!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join our amazing volunteer team to make a real difference to people living with sight loss. You’ll be supporting people to come together in a group setting, to benefit from each other’s company, knowledge and encouragement, leading to reduced isolation, stronger networks of support, and new friendships. You can support with either local and regional telephone groups or face-to-face groups.
What you’ll be doing:
• Meeting and greeting group members on arrival or joining virtually.
• Creating a warm and welcoming environment.
• Supporting group conversations.
• Assisting with group activities (if appropriate).
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 rewarding experience.
• A great Induction and training.
• A supportive manager.
• Regular updates and catchups.
• Expenses.
• An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.
Following the success of the first-ever Council Climate Action Scorecards last year, Climate Emergency UK is looking to create the second edition of the Action Scorecards. Analysing council climate action only becomes valuable if you track the progress that has been made. We need your help to create the 2025 Action Scorecards and score councils on their actual climate action.
There are two cohorts: August-September 2024 (Cohort 1) and late September-October 2024 (Cohort 2)
Why are we doing this?
We’re in a climate crisis, and local councils have the power and influence over around 30% of emissions in their local area. Councils are uniquely placed to make a real impact on emissions within their area. But we know that councils can be taking more effective action as the average score in the 2023 Action Scorecards was only 32%. The Scorecards are a campaigning tool that residents can use to hold their council to account on their climate action, and lobby for specific, targeted change. We have also found evidence of 1 in 5 councils using and referencing the Scorecards in committee meetings, reports or in their own press releases and organisations across the sector are utilising the data from the Scorecards as well. Finally, this UK wide assessment will demonstrate where the UK and devolved governments need to provide more support to local authorities in order for them to take even further action.
How can you help?
We need at least 200 volunteers to pull this project off! You can help by volunteering to score councils on each of the 7 sections of our Action Scorecards. This year volunteers will be marking specific sections for councils (e.g. marking only all the Transport questions for the councils you are marking). You will score councils in your particular section by researching publicly available information on councils’ websites and relevant strategies. Training and guides will be made available to you to help in the process.
Scoring one council on one section will take approx. 2 hrs (though the more you do, the quicker you will be). It’s best if you are able to work from a laptop or a computer with good internet, as you will need to be able to access council websites and our online scoring system.
We’d like you to mark at least 10 councils on one of the seven sections over a period of 4 weeks. This equates to a total of 20 hours of volunteering over 4 weeks, roughly 5 hours a week, but this can be done at your own pace.
What experience do I need?
We will provide training so you don’t need any experience. If you have previous experience of working in or campaigning at a local council level that is a bonus, but not needed to apply.
What will I gain?
This is a great opportunity to understand how local councils work, as well as understanding local government policy on Climate Action. This is a good chance to improve your research and analytical skills too. By helping with this project you will be making a real contribution to the fight against the climate crisis.
What we need from you:
You will need to attend a total of 2 sessions:
- Scorecards Volunteer Inductions: You will need to attend one induction session on either Tuesday 6th or Thursday 8th August 2024 from 5:30 to 6:30pm.
- Scorecards Scoring Training: You will only need to attend only one of the training sessions but please keep both of the evenings free until you are allocated a Scorecards section, which will determine which session you need to attend: either Tuesday 13th or Thursday 15th August. You will need to be available from 5:30-7pm.
The commitment to 20 hours of volunteering, over a 4 week period, at your own pace.
Note: We will not accept current Councillors or Officers (Parish/Town councillors or staff are free to apply).
How it works
- You will receive training on how the scoring system works.
- You will be assigned 10 or more councils to score depending on your availability.
- You will be supported through online communication with other volunteers across the country.
- You will be supported on Slack so at any point you will be able to ask questions of CE UK staff and other volunteers.
- You will score those sections via our online scoring system. What you mark will be audited to ensure the system is fair and accurate.
Apply today below
Cohort 1 - August-September 2024
Cohort 2 - Late September-October 2024
Want to do more?
Be part of our Local Climate Policy Programme, a 4 week in-depth introduction into local climate policy and action alongside the practical experience of assessing council climate action. Find out more here.
Contact: If you’d like to get involved, learn more or need any help at all during the process please don’t hesitate to email us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Profile – Chair of the Board of Trustees We seek an experienced individual with strong governance skills and strategic ability who is enthusiastic about the invaluable role and impact that volunteers have across all of our communities. Someone who will be an ambassador for Volunteering Matters, who can help us maximise the potential of our programmes and replicate these across the UK and who can help us to grow the organisation. As Chair, your commitment to Volunteering Matters will include chairing Council meetings (usually four a year), an annual trustee strategy session and the Annual General Meeting. We encourage all of our trustees to visit local operations and to meet volunteers and staff to build their understanding of our work and increase their visibility within the organisation. Purpose The role of the Chair is to provide leadership and constructive challenge to the whole Council of Trustees, the Chief Executive and Executive Leadership team.
Principal Responsibilities
• Provide strategic leadership to the organisation and the Council, ensuring that the volunteering and social action mission and vision are delivered.
• Uphold the fundamental values that underpin all activities of the organisation
• Work with the Council and Executive Leadership Team to deliver the strategic plan for the organisation and ensure ongoing monitoring and challenge.
• Ensure collective delivery of the trustee Code of Conduct and Teamship Rules as well as proactively identifying areas of change to grow and develop as a Council and an organisation.
• Have a full understanding of Volunteering Matters’ financial position, and provide scrutiny of accounts with the Finance Committee
• Ensure the trustees represent the charity in a professional manner internally and externally, and live the values of Volunteering Matters
• Where possible, use own networks to raise the profile and increase networks and income to Volunteering Matters
• Develop an effective relationship with the Chief Executive, providing regular support through online and face-to-face contact
• Champion equity, diversity and inclusion within the charity
• Conduct the Trustees and the Chief Executive’s annual appraisals
• Chair all Council meetings, and wider Members’ meetings – ensuring proper governance and record keeping of all decisions. This is a pro bono appointment which brings rewards other than money. All expenses directly incurred in your role as Chair on official business are refundable.
Person Specification You will bring:
• A commitment to the vision, mission, values and strategic aims of Volunteering Matters
• A passion for the work of Volunteering Matters
• An enthusiasm and ability for networking, and the capacity to apply this to building relationships on behalf of Volunteering Matters
• Great communication and negotiation skills – ready to apply both internally and externally on behalf of the charity
• A broad knowledge of the civil society space, the issues that affect it
• Experience of championing equity, diversity and inclusion at leadership level
• Either a good knowledge or ability to quickly understand charity finance and governance
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of the role
• A willingness to give the necessary time and effort
• A proven track record of sound judgment, effective decision making, and corporate responsibility
• Qualities of integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and effective leadership.
Above all we seek a Chair who can help us raise the profile of Volunteering Matters and support our volunteering and social action mission
Methodist Diaconal Order Support and Advisory Committee (Lay Member)
Are you a Methodist lay person keen to use your experiences and skills to support the ministry of the Methodist Diaconal Order and Methodist Deacons?
Methodist Deacons are involved in ministry in churches and communities around the country, and are part of the Methodist Diaconal Order.
The Methodist Diaconal Order Support and Advisory Group is seeking a lay member of the Methodist Church in Britain. Members bring their skills and experience to join with other lay and ordained members of the group in supporting and advising the Warden and Deputy Warden of the Order in their roles and advocating for the Order.
There will be six meetings a year, most online but one in-person. Members are appointed for three years, renewable for a further three years.
Expressions of interest are invited from lay people who are members of the Methodist Church in Britain. The MDO has a diverse membership and the Group are actively seeking to be diverse and is committed to encouraging volunteers from people of all backgrounds
Applications are welcomed via the website before the closing date of 31 August 2024
If you would like to speak to someone about this position, please contact us.
You can find out more about the Methodist Diaconal Order on the Methodist Website.
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
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Will you share your counselling or psychotherapy skills as a counsellor or therapist to join an online counselling service for patients and families affected by a chronic pain condition (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome)?
We're looking for 2 qualified counsellors, psychotherapists or psychologists ideally with some experience of working with chronic pain patients or lived experience of chronic illness, who may want to volunteer their skills supporting our adult service users (aged 18 & over) and help us to continue developing a mental health support service.
As a Volunteer Counsellor/Therapist you’ll be providing remote counselling/therapy support services to adults aged 18 and over many of whom are isolated and in need of mental health services. You’ll be providing one-to-one counselling/therapy sessions online via Zoom or by phone. With your recognised counselling qualifications and experience you will be an asset to our small charity and to our services users.
Depending on your qualifications, skills and experience, our volunteer counsellors / therapists provide person centred counselling (general talking counselling) or integrative counselling, or specialist services such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), ACT, CFT and EMDR for CRPS patients, or their families & close relatives.
People will be referred both by health or legal professionals as well as having patients and carers themselves referring into to the service.
In this role you’ll be able to develop your counselling and therapy skills, organisation, communication and team working skills.
Most importantly you’ll be providing essential services that help make sure no one has to face CRPS alone. Be the hope for CRPS.
What the role involves
This role may vary depending on needs, but is likely to include:
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Undertake a client assessments, followed by person-centred counselling (via Zoom or phone) to our clients, offering up to 20 sessions for each client plus 4 psychometric assessments
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Providing one-to-one counselling sessions to clients aged 18 & over
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Update our database with the client’s basic information and session attendance
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Maintain succinct, relevant session notes and store these confidentially and securely in acccordahce with GDPR
- Attending and participating in peer supervision support
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Attend CPD training to ensure your knowledge stays current
- Participating in volunteer meetings
- Maintaining client confidentiality, upholding data protection and equal opportunities principle
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Attend monthly Supervision and peer support sessions to ensure safe working practices
We can support you to develop the skills you need for this role, including a full induction. You will have a chance to discuss your role and any additional needs with us. We can offer you a supervisor as well as expenses for annual insurance and an external supervisor if required.
What you need for this role
Essential
- Be a member (including student membership) of one of the recognised organisations (see below)
- Level 4 Diploma level qualifications as a minimum (unfortunately no students at this time), Degree or Masters in Counselling, Counselling/Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, Art Therapy, EMDR
- Minimum of 100 hours supervised
- Proof of professional indemnity insurance annually - we may consider paying this as an expense but commitment to the charity is required
- A valid DBS certificate (enhanced version), which is less than three years old and renewed every three years (the charity can provide where necessary)
- Able to keep people’s personal data safe
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Willing and able to provide counselling via Zoom from a private location with a stable WiFi connection
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Able to support a minimum of 3 clients a week, being three hours of your time for counselling sessions plus time for administration. We ideally hope you to offer the charity a minimum commitment of six months.
Desirable
- Knowledge of chronic pain or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Previous experience as a chronic pain or CRPS counsellor or psychologist
- Committed to our values
- Willing to develop skills and experience
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Effective administration skills, planning and organisation skills
- Approachable, presentable, enthusiastic
We also welcome training counsellors and counselling/clinical psychologists who are looking for placements.
Once we’ve assessed your application, you may be invited for interview. If you are successful, we will arrange for you to have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service DBS or Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.
Recognised Organisations You Must Be A Member of:
- British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP)
- British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP)
- EMDR Association UK
- Complimentary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)
- General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR)
- British Society for Clinical Hypnotherapists (BSCH)
- National Council for Hypnotherapists (NCH)
- United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
- The National Hypnotherapy Society (HS)
- National Counselling Society (NCS)
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- The Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy (APHP)
- National Register of Hypnotherapists & Psychotherapists (NRHP)
Making a difference
What impact will the opportunity have?
You will join the charity during a critical and challenging period where referrals are on the rise and your expert knowledge and experience will be invaluable to our success. You will have a key role in not only developing a counselling service for our clients but also ensure we provide counselling services and mental health support to our CRPS patients & their families who are in need of our support and inclusion on a regular basis. With your help we will expand our support and mental health services to ensure our service users receive mental health support that they may not have been offered.
What's in it for you as the volunteer?
You would be a part of our small, friendly, forward-thinking charity team, focused on reaching people affected by this rare, painful and debilitating chronic pain condition and to provide them with psychological support whether they are patients, their partner, relatives, friends or carers. As this service is rapidly expanding, you would have a key role in developing our counselling and psychotherapy programme and to complement our support services that we offer. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a real difference in our clients' life which is already isolated and painful, who may not have received any psychological support.
To drive change for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) & ensure people whose lives have been touched by this condition are not alone.
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We're currently recruiting for a small number of new Trustees who are passionate about tackling homelessness and want to support a well-established charity extend its impact.
What do we do?
Street Support Network connects local people and organisations in order to support those experiencing, and at risk of experiencing homelessness.
Our website is an online hub to find out about homelessness, see what support is available, and see what you can do to help.
In addition to hosting the website, we work extensively offline, connecting people to co-produce better solutions, facilitating conversations and co-ordinating action across the sector.
Who are we looking for?
We'd love to work with collaborators, preferably with experience of charity governance, working with or as part of the board of a not-for-profit organisation, or with public sector experience. We’d also be very keen to hear from people with lived experience of homelessness.
But please don’t let a lack of experience hold you back from applying. We know that skills and knowledge don’t always come from previous roles. Often, it’s less about what you have done, and more about what you can do. We’re looking for someone who fits in with our close-knit team and will help us operate and innovate.
We'd especially like to talk to people who know about:
- Fundraising / Income Generation
- Finance
- Website Development
- Human Resources
- Connecting with Businesses
- Public Sector areas such as NHS or Local Government
Why become a Street Support Network Trustee?
Being a Trustee can be incredibly rewarding - and we think the way we work is little bit different:
We are very values driven and not too formal. Everyone really cares about what we do and homelessness more generally.
We are a small team, with a small number of Trustees, so everyone has a voice and the opportunity to make a real, lasting impact.
Trustee Terms
If your application is successful, we see the first few months being a time where we can both get a feel for whether we’d like to make the position permanent.
Throughout this period our Chair will check in to discuss how things are going, receive feedback, and provide any support needed. Our meetings are usually monthly and take place online. We aim to meet face-to-face once or twice a year in Manchester. The role is voluntary but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
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Do you enjoy networking and meeting new people? Are you passionate about volunteering? If so, we would love to hear from you. You don’t need a military background, just the ability to get on with people, and a good level of IT skills.
What is a Volunteering Coordinator?
Volunteering Coordinators are a key role within the team, leading on the local recruitment, induction, on-going support and celebration of volunteers. As the first point of contact for volunteering in the branch, they ensure volunteers are welcomed and supported.
Why do we need you?
We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community since 1885. Our clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan.
There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas who support local volunteers to deliver services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. Some branches are divided into smaller divisions to ensure the best local service delivery. Each branch has a team of volunteer caseworkers, support volunteers, executive roles and fundraisers.
Volunteers are the lifeblood of SSAFA. We have been involving volunteers in supporting the Armed Forces community for more than 130 years. Our beneficiaries come from all backgrounds and age groups. To continue providing help when it’s needed most, Volunteering Coordinators ensure that SSAFA has a diverse and committed network of volunteers who are skilled, supported and valued.
What would you be doing?
- Although every SSAFA Branch has different needs, below are the main activities of a Volunteering Coordinator.
- Keeping in touch: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date lists of branch volunteer details and checking in with people about their volunteer experience.
- Supporting volunteer recruitment: Working alongside the Branch Chair to monitor volunteer numbers and develop plans to recruit new volunteers as required, for example, using online volunteer recruitment platforms.
- Creating local links: Taking opportunities to advertise and promote volunteering opportunities locally, including linking with local volunteer centres and community groups.
- Welcoming and supporting: In partnership with SSAFA central office teams, supporting the recruitment and induction of new volunteers e.g., carrying out informal interviews and ensuring every volunteer has an identified volunteer manager.
- Celebrating and saying thank you: Seeking ways to celebrate volunteering and to say thank you to volunteers for their efforts.
- Being a volunteering champion: Working with the regional Volunteer Development Manager to promote volunteering best practice across the branch and ensure volunteers have the best possible experience with SSAFA.
The remit of this role may change over the next 12-18 months depending on the outcome of a trial currently being undertaken.
What training and support would you receive?
- Role specific training to prepare you for your voluntary role – confidentiality and boundaries, volunteer management – attracting, recruiting, and inducting volunteers. This course lasts approx. 3 hours.
- Mandatory on-line training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families safe and personal information safe.
- Local induction and support, from other branch volunteers.
- Access to a range of e-learning courses as well as local opportunities to keep your knowledge and skills up to date.
- Support from Regional volunteering and operations staff.
- Regular meetings and events to learn and share information.
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses.
- Volunteers will be covered by SSAFA's Public Liability insurance while carrying out the role.
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
- Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others.
- Give back to the Armed Forces community.
- Become part of the SSAFA community and build networks across your local area.
- Experience, training, and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
- Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!
What are we looking for?
- Friendly and approachable people with good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good IT skills e.g., ability to use email and Excel – you will receive your own SSAFA email address.
- Respectful and non-judgemental approach.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and boundaries.
- A belief in the impact of volunteering.
- Some experience of coordinating people is beneficial.
- This role would suit someone who would like to volunteer regularly, each week.
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.
Minimum Age: 18
Safer Recruitment: SSAFA takes the utmost care at every step of volunteer recruitment to ensure that the people we involve are suitable and appropriate. All measures taken are to help make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience.
Are references required? Yes. We will ask for two character references, this can be a former employer or someone that know you well (other than a relative)
Is a criminal record check required? No
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Men Who Talk is a UK registered charity, running weekly online peer-to-peer support groups for men aged 18+ across the UK. The groups take places between 7:00 - 8:30pm during week nights.
Our groups are supportive spaces for men aged 18+ to come and talk openly about what's on their mind. All groups are free to attend and follow the evidence based model of peer support.
Volunteers are required to be online from 6:45pm to 8:45pm, and are required to facilitate around 1 group per month. Volunteers are asked to commit to an a minimum of 6 months of volunteering in the initial stage.
All groups are facilitated by 2 facilitators, and follow a semi-structured pattern.
We are looking for passionate men with some experience of groups facilitating or working in mental health settings to come join us as facilitators. Experience in using online platforms such as zoom is essential.
A degree in psychology is preferred but not an essential requirement.
Why Join MWT?
Men Who Talk is an exciting, fast growing charity, creating new spaces for men to talk openly about what's on their mind.
We have a diverse team full of talented and passionate individuals who are committed to changing the face of mens mental health across the UK.
As well as the opportunity to join the organisation at an exciting stage of it's development, volunteers also have the opportunity to develop their own skills and have regular chances to feed into the creative and strategic development of the organisation.
PLEASE NOTE: We are only able to accept applications from individuals who already have the right to live and work in the UK.
Please tell us in a few short paragraphs why you would like to join Men Who Talk.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Frequency: minimum 1 hour per week, for 2 months initially
Reports to: hub Lead Editor
Location: Based from home
- Do you want to gain experience working for a charity?
- Do you want to make a difference to patient safety?
- Do you have good writing and research skills?
- Are you confident with computers and enjoy tasks involving attention to detail?
- Are you an active user of social media?
- Do you have an interest in health and social care?
If so, we'd love to hear from you. Patient Safety Learning is looking for volunteers to give a minimum of 4 hours a month to source and upload content to the hub, our award-winning online platform to share learning for patient safety, and to help us with our Instagram account.
What you could be doing:
- Researching and sourcing relevant patient safety content.
- Uploading content to the hub, ensuring it follows our editorial guidelines.
- Moderating content submitted to the hub from external contributors.
- Uploading content to our Instagram account.
- Engaging those with an interest in patient safety through our Instagram account.
In return we will provide you with:
- Experience of working on an award-winning website.
- Ongoing support and training in moderating and uploading web content.
- Regular catch ups and keeping in touch webinars.
- The potential to learn new skills and broaden the scope of your involvement.
- The opportunity to help to shape the current discourse around patient safety in the UK.
- The opportunity to work with a small friendly team passionate about patient safety.
This role would suit someone who is looking to work in the patient safety area or to work for a charity, or someone looking for experience in digital communications or content management. You don’t necessarily need a clinical background, although if you have then that’s great. We welcome people from diverse backgrounds to apply. You will need your own computer.
If you are interested in volunteering some of your time, please email with your CV and a brief covering letter (250-500 words) saying why you would like to volunteer and how many hours a month you are able to commit.
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.
About the Role
Role type: Voluntary role, travel expenses reimbursed
Role level: Volunteer
Location: Remote, open to applicants resident in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands or the Isle of Man
Accountable to: Setup Team Lead
The purpose of your role is to support institutions who wish to establish a Nightline service, working with them from initial contact until opening night, and up to two years beyond. Setting up a Nightline is a complex process that opens up a valuable service to a whole new student population. This role involves working with Universities, Student Unions, and students as they set up new Nightlines.
You will sit within the Services Department in the Setup Team and your line manager will be the Setup Team Lead.
Activities and Responsibilities
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Supporting students/institutions who wish to establish a Nightline service
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Sharing your knowledge of the workings of a Nightline in a clear, thorough and timely manner
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Work collaboratively with the team, contributing ideas and feedback on their work as required
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Keep your Team Lead and Head of Department up-to-date with your work, participating in regular support meetings
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Attending Association events such as the Autumn and National Conferences, in order to provide training to Nightline Coordinators (or equivalent)
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Project work
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Other reasonable duties as required by the Team Lead or Head of Department
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
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Experience with a Nightline service or the Association
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Previous experience setting up a Nightline or similar service
Competencies
Essential
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Capable of remote working effectively
Desirable
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Familiarity with Google Workspace
Knowledge
Essential
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Understanding of and commitment to the Association’s values and to supporting and developing the Nightline community
Desirable
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Mast Cell Action
Mast Cell Action provides support for people living with MCAS, unites the MCAS community and creates a cohesive voice; to lobby for awareness, universally available diagnosis and the best possible care for those affected.
Mast Cell Action currently has 4 trustees plus a small but dedicated support team and our Director who will work closely with the successful candidate to strengthen our communications function. This is an exciting time for the charity, with unprecedented growth and an expanding team giving the right candidate unending potential to prove themselves and to shape the role.
We are a close-knit group, our internal behaviours are to be smart, strategic and ambitious, fun, collaborative and empowered. We work in collaboration both internally and externally and support each other to be the best that we can be and make the biggest possible difference to people affected by MCAS. If this sounds like a team you would like to be part of we would love to hear from you!
Role Overview
The Volunteer Illustrator will play a crucial role in enhancing Mast Cell Action's visual communication. This volunteer position involves creating illustrations and graphic content that effectively convey the Charity’s messages, support educational materials, and promote awareness about MCAS.
Key Responsibilities
- Illustration and Design:
- Create high-quality supportive illustrations for use in educational materials, social media, website, and publications.
- Develop visual concepts that align with the Charity’s branding and mission.
- Design infographics that simplify complex information related to MCAS.
- Collaboration and Feedback:
- Work closely with the communications and admin teams to understand project requirements and deliver visual content that meets those needs.
- Incorporate feedback from team members to refine and improve illustrations.
- Content Development:
- Assist in developing visual content for awareness campaigns and fundraising events.
- Contribute to the creation of educational resources such as guides, brochures, and presentations.
- Design promotional materials to support outreach efforts.
- Innovation and Creativity:
- Bring fresh and innovative ideas to the table for visual storytelling and engagement.
- Stay updated with current design trends and incorporate them into your work where appropriate.
- Experiment with different styles and techniques to create unique and impactful visuals.
Qualifications and Skills
- Education:
- Degree or coursework in Illustration, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
- Experience:
- Proven experience in creating digital illustrations and graphic design.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in illustration software
- Strong artistic and creative skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to convey complex information visually in an engaging and understandable manner.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Attributes:
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Passionate about the mission of Mast Cell Action and contributing to a meaningful cause.
Benefits
- Use your artistic skills to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with MCAS.
- Collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals and volunteers.
- Enhance your portfolio with work that supports a charitable cause.
- Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely.
Mast Cell Action is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this volunteer position without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Volunteer Mystery Shopper – can you help?
The Hospice Lottery Partnership runs a weekly lottery in support of local charities such as: Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity in Aylesbury, Michael Sobell Hospice Charity in Northwood, Rennie Grove Hospice Care in Buckinghamshire and West Hertfordshire, South Bucks Hospice in High Wycombe, and The Hospice of St Francis in Berkhamsted.
Mystery shopping is a form of market research work, that requires an individual to play the role of a genuine customer and report their experience back to us.
We are looking for someone with a good level of literacy and a great memory that could spare a few hours a week visiting our Fundraisers at local retail stores and medical centres to provide feedback on a Fundraisers performance and the overall perception of the experience. In essence, how you would rate the service you received during your experience?
“I volunteer with The Hospice Lottery; I always have a few hours spare each week and it’s lovely to feel that I am helping such a worthy cause.” Diana Hewitt, Office Volunteer.
Role Description
Your primary responsibility is to support Nightlines through the creation of training packages and guidance on topics relevant to Nightline volunteers.
This could include training packages or guidance on various mental health issues, abusive callers, or answering contacts via email or instant messenger.
The packages you develop will likely take the form of training sessions, which can be given to individual Nightlines to deliver to their own volunteers, or can also be delivered by Training Packages volunteers directly to Nightline volunteers.
You will sit within the Training Development Branch of the Training Team. The Training Team provides support to Nightlines on all matters related to Training, including giving feedback and guidance on training structure and content, the provision of training packages, facilitating good practice sharing, as well as more tailored support.
The other Training Team branches are Training Support and Training Review. Your line manager would be the Training Team Lead. The team sits within the Nightline Services Department, headed by the Head of Services.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Develop training packages and guidance documents on topics relevant to Nightline volunteers
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Ensure Nightlines can request training packages and guidance from the list of available packages and are provided with these resources
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Deliver training packages to Nightline volunteers upon the request of Nightlines or at events held by the Nightline Association
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Gather feedback from Nightlines regarding the quality of support they have received and any services or training packages they would like the Team to offer in the future
Essential Experience and Skills
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Ability to produce clear and informative training resources
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Ability to confidently deliver training sessions virtually and in-person
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Ability to work as part of a team and independently
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Highly developed organisational skills
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Previous experience of delivering training resources related to mental health or listening skills
Desirable Experience
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Previous experience of delivering and designing training resources related to mental health or listening skills
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Previous experience delivering and/or designing training within a Nightline or a similar helpline or organisation
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Previous experience working remotely in a team
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IT proficiency and previous experience working collaboratively in a Google Drive environment
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.