Youth Children Volunteer Roles

Company Description

When people ask Flora if she likes college, she beams a smile and says an emphatic ‘YES!’ This is one of the very few words she is able to vocalise, but at Henshaws that is not a problem. Students learn to be as independent and as empowered as possible, to live full and rich lives. Flora’s time at Henshaws has been life-changing." Sally and David, parents to Flora.

Henshaws Specialist College in Harrogate is a transformational place. Through our personalised approach to education, learning and care we empower children and young people living with a disability to progress and live life the way they want.

Position

We are currently seeking a non-executive committee Governor with experience of Special Education Needs in Further Education, an understanding of education in a residential setting would be desirable, to join our College Governance Board, based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

This is a voluntary role and as such is unpaid, however reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

To gain a full understanding of the role please email Sarah Greensides, Chair of Governors at sarah.greensides at henshaws .org. uk with any informal queries you may have.

What we are looking for:

· A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort, including attending Board meetings 4 times per year in Harrogate (remote attendance is possible) and join a sub-committee of college that meets termly

· Willing to take an active role in the strategic governance of the college

· Enthusiastic and have an interest in services for disabled young people

· Demonstrate sound independent judgement and integrity

· Have an ability to think creatively

· Be able to work effectively as a member of a team and to maintain good working relations

· Adhere to the Henshaws six key values, Informed, Sharing, Proactive, Inspiring, Compassionate and Empowering

· Knowledge or experience of physical or learning disabilities is desirable but not essential.

We’re keen to ensure our board is diverse in every way and we’re committed to ensuring our governing board reflect our society, our charity and the people we support. We welcome applications from people with a disability, their families and carers.

Becoming a member of the College Governance Board, is a fantastic way to contribute to the life changing work we do. It’s a role which will give back just as much as you put in and often much, much more. It will provide a wealth of skills and connections to support career and personal development

whilst playing an integral part of a well-respected highly valued charity that is moving in a positive direction to meet modern challenges.

Other information

Henshaws Society for Blind People aims to employ a diverse workforce and is committed to equality of employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Henshaws is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group e.g. vulnerable adults, children or both. An Enhanced DBS with barring and reference checks will be sought from the successful candidate.

Henshaws reserves the right to check social media accounts of all successful applicants. For more information, please contact the HR department.

Registered Charity No: 221888

This role is all about people, and one of the incredible benefits of volunteering in any role in Scouts, but even more so as County Lead Volunteer, is the teams of people you get to work with. You will inherit an incredible team of dedicated people leading Scouting in Suffolk, from District Lead Volunteers who manage Scouting on a local level, to the people delivering high quality training for our Scout Leaders. As County Lead Volunteer you get to inspire, motivate, shape and develop this team, building friendships and establishing a sense of camaraderie focused around our mission for young people.

As a County Lead Volunteer you will be able to really develop and hone your leadership skills by managing teams of remote volunteers across the breadth of Suffolk. Leading and managing volunteers provides so much more opportunity and experiences than with employees, what you can gain by doing this really well can be a great asset for your professional life as well as in Scouts. The issues and challenges that you find ways to tackle will stretch you as an individual and as a leader and you’ll find yourself discovering new things that you are capable of achieving.

If you get a kick out of seeing things happen, achieving success and making a positive impact to a wide audience then the County Lead Volunteer role definitely provides all of that. In this role you will get to see the difference that Scouts makes to so many young people’s lives across a large area, helping them develop skills for life, fostering friendships and providing so many incredible and unforgettable experiences.

About Home-Start Barnet, Brent & Harrow

Home-Start helps families with young children through their challenging times. We support families in the boroughs of Barnet, Brent and Harrow who are facing issues such as loneliness, isolation, financial difficulties, anxiety, post-natal depression, ill health, multiple births or disabilities. We help them grow in confidence, strengthen their relationships with their children and forge links with the local community. 

About the Role:

We are seeking a new Chair to join our Board. As our Chair, you will be passionate about our mission, and will have the drive and motivation to lead the Trustee Board to achieving our goals. We expect that you will have some experience of senior leadership and the ability to offer strategic support and direction to the charity.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills:

• Charity Governance and Compliance
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Experience in the nonprofit sector in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Understanding of the challenges faced by families in the community

We are very committed to developing a diverse board that is representative of the local families we work with and understand the complex challenges many of them face. This might include lived experience of parenting challenges, migration, being from a minoritised racial community, life on a low income, being LGBTQ+, neurodivergent or having a disability. We also welcome applications from those with experience of our work, as a supporter, a family or volunteer.

Previous experience of being a trustee is welcome but not necessary – we can provide a thorough induction and support for those wishing to gain their first trustee role.

The John Laing Charitable Trust (JLCT) is a grant-making charity inspired by the legacy of Sir John Laing, a prolific and innovative philanthropist. We are seeking an additional Trustee to join us in our mission to improve the lives of those in need.

• Location: Board meetings in London
• Time commitment: c.8 hours per month
• Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 30th September

Who we are.

The John Laing Charitable Trust (JLCT) is both dedicated to supporting the welfare of current and former employees of John Laing and a significant independent grant-making charity which supports and collaborates with others in the community to improve the lives of those in need.

Sir John Laing CBE was one of Britain’s most successful business leaders and a prolific philanthropist. He inherited his father’s building business in the early 1900s, and under his leadership, the firm expanded into a national enterprise. Sir John was a pioneer and innovator, committed to helping people, regardless of their background or position in society, in ways that encouraged them to help themselves and progress. This ethos continues today in the work of JLCT. We award grants to charities focused on tackling the root causes of socioeconomic inequalities, with a strong emphasis on long-term solutions to societal challenges. Through our grant-making activities, we aim to strengthen community-based services, empower young people, improve access to education, and help break the cycle of homelessness. A proportion of our grants are jointly awarded with John Laing Group, with whom we have a close working relationship.

Building on Sir John’s legacy, JLCT has grown into a grant-making body that positively impacts individuals and communities worldwide.

About the role.

We are looking for a new trustee with senior experience in an organisation supporting people experiencing homelessness and/or disadvantaged young people. This person will be contributing as a key member of our trustee Board with a particular focus on our grant giving and how we direct our funds to organisations creating longer-term impact in our areas of focus.

As a proactive grantmaker, we are always looking to refine and develop our grant-giving activity. You will play a key part in helping us think through and advise on grant-giving opportunities, bringing your insights and understanding to inform our grant-giving activity.

Who we are looking for.

You will bring a real passion for our work and a strong alignment to the values and principles that underpin our work, in particular values of compassion and respect, by which Sir John Laing lived his life and which shaped his support for others.

As our trustee, you will have relevant experience in an organisation that focuses on supporting people who are experiencing homelessness and/or disadvantaged young people facing socio-economic barriers and inequality. We are interested in funding organisations that create long-term systemic and strategic change. Bringing insight into initiatives that drive this,  whether it is empowering young people, contributing to ending the cycle of homelessness or strengthening communities, would be interesting to us.

With a commitment to equity and inclusion, we welcome first-time trustees and those with lived experience to consider this opportunity, and a full and comprehensive induction will be provided to enable you to contribute fully.

Time commitment.

Board meetings are held quarterly in central London, and attendance in person is preferred, but may be virtual. Our new Trustee will be expected to participate in the Board meetings, spend up to 2 days a year attending events and/or visiting projects, and give strategic insight on grant making / advise on specific grant proposals. The time commitment will be c.8 hours per month.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 30th September.

The Area Lead Volunteer role is an important UK Headquarters appointment within the ScoutsCymru Team, responsible for providing inspirational and effective leadership for one of the Areas in Wales.

The role is fun, exciting and an opportunity to be part of Scouts in Wales, even if you have never been a Scout before.

As Area Lead Volunteer for Mid Glamorgan, you will take the lead making sure local Scouting is great. You will lead on implementing our strategy with your team of 4 District Lead Volunteers, motivating and supporting them to successfully lead the 39 Scout Groups across the Districts.

The role of Area Lead Volunteer is demanding, and highly rewarding. We are looking for people who can lead and inspire their team by being a great coach, critical friend and motivator. This is a senior manager role within Scouts and comes with responsibility. It offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of young people in your Area through building, nurturing and leading a team to deliver our shared vision. This role provides the opportunity to be at forefront of our continued success within ScoutsCymru.

You will be joining a team of talented, focused volunteers who are all passionate about bringing brilliant Scouting to every young person who wants to take part and join the adventure.

We're looking for a new Chief Volunteer for International, to provide strategic volunteer leadership for both UK Scouting’s international relationships with the World Organisation of the Scout Movement, National Scout Organisations worldwide and Scouting’s international partner organisations; and the UK’s approach to delivering the international component of our Scout programme for young people.

Operationally, you'll play a senior leadership role in the forming and management of our UK contingents to World and European events ensuring that learning from previous events and agreed methods 
for ensuring effective governance and delivery of these contingents is fully implemented.

You'll provide leadership for the various teams and functions that operate the international services and support for UK Headquarters within UK Scouting and internationally including our International Rep Pool, International Support Team and international endorsements process.

It is our ambition to create the best possible team to lead UK Scouts, and we believe that we will do that by inviting and involving volunteers from different walks of life with different experiences, different skills and perspectives. So at this time we are really keen to provide opportunities for people to develop their skills, interests and experience in Scouting in a supportive and enjoyable way.

You do not need years of experience in Scouts or in life, we are looking to identify volunteers with potential and enthusiasm for what we are here to achieve together for young people who we can help develop along the way.

We are looking for volunteers who have a keen eye for detail, an interest in fashion and a passion for supporting sustainability to join our retail team across 8th and 9th October at Central Lancashire University (UCLAN).

Tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Set up/replenishment – setting up rails, tidy and replenish stock.
• Marketing support – hand out flyers, create social posts and other support spreading the word about the event and Newlife.
• Fitting room advisor – welcome customers in to the fitting rooms, check them in and advise on outfits, obtain other sizes for customers.
• Cash desk – helping pack and sign customers up to Newlife Style Card.

All volunteers will receive a volunteer discount of 20% that can be used on any item of stock during the two days that the pop up store is running – which is a bonus on top of our already discounted prices!

You will be provided with the relevant training appropriate for your role and will be supported by our experienced retail team.

The pop up will be open from 10am – 5pm on day one (set up from 8am) and from 10am – 4pm on day two. For this role, we require a minimum of one shift. 

Newlife offers a lifeline for families, providing life changing and life-saving equipment when and where its needed. Alongside equipment, we campaign to improve the outlook for disabled children and change lives. We support parents, work with health professionals and strive for a future where all disabled children get the support and equipment they need and deserve.

“The World Scout Jamboree is one of the largest outdoor education events for youth on the planet! Tens of thousands of Scouts from all over the world come together to camp outdoors and join in fun activities where they make new friends, learn about other cultures, and develop leadership skills that will last a lifetime" - World Organisation of the Scout Movement website 

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic UK Contingent Leader to define, organise and deliver this fantastic event, working in partnership with UK Headquarters staff and other senior volunteers, utilising the learnings of past UK Contingents. You will recruit and (directly and indirectly) manage a contingent of adult volunteers and young people to participate in this fantastic event. As well as the Jamboree itself, you will be responsible for helping develop the UK Contingent experience and working closely with UK Headquarters staff to create and manage the event budget.

Being UK Contingent Leader for our contingent to the 26th World Scout Jamboree will be an experience like no other. Working alongside staff and other senior volunteers, you'll help set the direction for the UK Contingent and form a team of high-performing volunteers around you. You'll deliver an unforgettable and life-changing experience to the thousands of young people and adults who attend the Jamboree - as well as delivering projects that help the UK Contingent make a wider difference to the Scouts' entire membership.

Childline Volunteer Counsellor- Someone who wants to make a difference to children’s lives by being there to listen when they feel they have no one else to turn to. As a Childline counsellor, you’ll be there for young people and listen to them as they open up about whatever is worrying them, whether it’s bullying, abuse, self-harm or family relationships – you’ll be there to support them.

What you’ll do

You’ll volunteer in our Leeds Childline base, offering counselling support to children and young people over the phone or through our 1-2-1 online chat. Your supervisor will help you develop and evaluate your counselling skills. After your initial training, you will be able to help young people as well as identify when a child or young person may be at risk, but don’t worry a supervisor will be on hand to give you plenty of support.

What you’ll get

You’ll receive training sessions over 12 weeks to prepare you for the role. When you start your regular shifts, a supervisor will be around all times to support you. Every shift includes a briefing and debriefing alongside other volunteers. Supervisors will also give you regular one-to-one support and group supervisions.

What we’ll need from you

Signing up to be a Childline counsellor is a big commitment and requires lots of training so, we do ask people to stay in the role for a minimum of one year.

We’ll also need to do some routine safeguarding checks, including an enhanced criminal record check and at least two satisfactory references with at least one covering a period of five years or more with no gaps. It’s nothing to worry about, and we can answer any questions you have about this.

Who’s right for the role?

While we think this role is suitable for a whole range of people, we are particularly looking for those with the following qualities and experience.

• Passionate about helping young people and children
• Great communication skills
• Empathetic and perceptive
• able to think on your feet
• works well within a team
• emotional resilience

Why volunteer with us?

Not only will you gain valuable experience throughout your volunteering journey, you’ll also have access to useful resources including a catalogue of online training, discount portal and NSPCC inMind – an online mindfulness resource.

You’ll be fully supported throughout your volunteer journey with us and will have a dedicated key contact should you have any questions along the way.

Become a Volunteer Advocate: help parents with a learning disability express themselves, and understand important information regarding their children.

A Volunteer Advocate plays an incredibly important role when it comes to supporting a parent with a learning disability. By having an advocate, parents have a much better chance at being able to navigate difficult processes about their children and be treated fairly throughout.

As a Volunteer Advocate, you will support the parent at meetings that are within children services by making sure they understand the information that is being shared, reasonable adjustments are made in line with their learning disability, they have the opportunity to share their views and feel like their voice is heard, as well as talk through the options that they have and discuss the consequences of each option so they can then can make an informed decision.

Full training will be available to understand more about learning disabilities, advocacy, as well as the potential processes parents are affected by when the local authority are involved with their family.

You will also;

• Receive supervision & development.
• Gain interpersonal communication skills.
• Gain an insightful experience within a social care setting.
• Make a real difference to someone’s life.
• Gain teamwork skills with an amazing team!
• As well as planning & organization skills, problem solving skills and positive attributes.

"Volunteering gives me the opportunity to connect with people & gives a sense of belonging to my community in a mutually beneficial way."

We are looking for volunteers who have a keen eye for detail, an interest in fashion and a passion for supporting sustainability to join our retail team across 31st October and 1st November at University of Salford.

Tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Set up/replenishment – setting up rails, tidy and replenish stock.
• Marketing support – hand out flyers, create social posts and other support spreading the word about the event and Newlife.
• Fitting room advisor – welcome customers in to the fitting rooms, check them in and advise on outfits, obtain other sizes for customers.
• Cash desk – helping pack and sign customers up to Newlife Style Card.

All volunteers will receive a volunteer discount of 20% that can be used on any item of stock during the two days that the pop up store is running – which is a bonus on top of our already discounted prices!

You will be provided with the relevant training appropriate for your role and will be supported by our experienced retail team.

The pop up will be open from 10am – 5pm on day one (set up from 8am) and from 10am – 4pm on day two. For this role, we required a minimum commitment of one shift.

Newlife offers a lifeline for families, providing life changing and life-saving equipment when and where its needed. Alongside equipment, we campaign to improve the outlook for disabled children and change lives. We support parents, work with health professionals and strive for a future where all disabled children get the support and equipment they need and deserve.

Finance Trustee | n-compass via Peridot Partners

Applications close at: 9 a.m. Tuesday 5th November 2024

Location: Preston, Lancashire

Time commitment: Up to 1 day per month

Join the board of n-compass as a Finance Trustee, a dynamic charity providing exceptional support for vulnerable adults and young people across the North of England.

About n-compass

n-compass provides a range of services that support vulnerable adults and young people. We operate across the North of England to help people regain control of their lives, providing hope and a sense of purpose through the provision of five main service areas: Carers, Advocacy, Well-being, Counselling and Volunteering Services.

Originally working exclusively in Lancashire, n-compass now operates in Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside, Cumbria and Staffordshire.

The charity has an annual income of around £6m. It employs 150 staff across all its sites and has an additional 200 volunteers who support people in living better-quality lives and work together to improve their well-being.

About the role

This is an exciting time to join the Board and play a significant part in supporting our three-year strategy, which focuses on continuing to help more people stay well through our five key support services.

We are keen to recruit people who share the passion, energy, and values of our unique and dynamic organisation.

As a Finance Trustee, you will be part of the Audit Committee.

Who we are looking for

We seek a professionally qualified and strategic finance leader with good business acumen.

You will be an empathetic individual with an innovative approach, bringing fresh thinking, ideas, curiosity, and healthy challenge to the Board.

Importantly, you will be passionate about improving people’s well-being.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 5th November 2024.

We are looking for volunteers who have a keen eye for detail, an interest in fashion and a passion for supporting sustainability to join our retail team across 22nd and 23rd October at Liverpool John Moores University.

Tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Set up/replenishment – setting up rails, tidy and replenish stock.
• Marketing support – hand out flyers, create social posts and other support spreading the word about the event and Newlife.
• Fitting room advisor – welcome customers in to the fitting rooms, check them in and advise on outfits, obtain other sizes for customers.
• Cash desk – helping pack and sign customers up to Newlife Style Card.

All volunteers will receive a volunteer discount of 20% that can be used on any item of stock during the two days that the pop up store is running – which is a bonus on top of our already discounted prices!

You will be provided with the relevant training appropriate for your role and will be supported by our experienced retail team.

The pop up will be open from 10am – 5pm on day one (set up from 8am) and from 10am – 4pm on day two. For this role, we required a minimum commitment of one shift.

Newlife offers a lifeline for families, providing life changing and life-saving equipment when and where its needed. Alongside equipment, we campaign to improve the outlook for disabled children and change lives. We support parents, work with health professionals and strive for a future where all disabled children get the support and equipment they need and deserve.

We are looking for volunteers who have a keen eye for detail, an interest in fashion and a passion for supporting sustainability to join our retail team across 10th and 11th October at Hatfield University.

Tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Set up/replenishment – setting up rails, tidy and replenish stock.
• Marketing support – hand out flyers, create social posts and other support spreading the word about the event and Newlife.
• Fitting room advisor – welcome customers in to the fitting rooms, check them in and advise on outfits, obtain other sizes for customers.
• Cash desk – helping pack and sign customers up to Newlife Style Card.

All volunteers will receive a volunteer discount of 20% that can be used on any item of stock during the two days that the pop up store is running – which is a bonus on top of our already discounted prices!

You will be provided with the relevant training appropriate for your role and will be supported by our experienced retail team.

The pop up will be open from 10am – 5pm on day one (set up from 8am) and from 10am – 4pm on day two. For this role, we require a minimum of one shift.

Newlife offers a lifeline for families, providing life changing and life-saving equipment when and where its needed. Alongside equipment, we campaign to improve the outlook for disabled children and change lives. We support parents, work with health professionals and strive for a future where all disabled children get the support and equipment they need and deserve.