Volunteer Roles

Ebay Volunteer needed! - Hailsham

Would you like to be a part of your local community? Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity and making a difference? Are you tech-savvy and interested in e-commerce? If any of these resonated with you, then you are in the right place!

The role

We are looking for Ebay volunteers to support our shop team in our Furniture Now! Hailsham store with their e-commerce  section.The shop team is currently looking to grow this section and would need someone to help them take pictures, research items, list them online and dispatch them once sold. If you're curious and always curious to learn more about the story of objects or looking to develop new digital skills, this role is for you! 

You will join a wonderful team made of a Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, van driver and van assistants as well as some volunteers. Free hot beverage and biscuits always available on site as well as bi-annual shop team events!

Shift patterns

We are looking for support any day of the week, Monday to Saturday. The shift pattern is either a half day (morning shift: 8.30am – 12pm or afternoon shit: 12pm – 4.30pm) or a full day (8.30am – 4.30pm).

Benefits

- Travel expenses fully covered after 2 hours of volunteering!

- Volunteer discounts available on all our second-hand stock!

- Taster shifts available to see if this is the right fit for you

- Grow your CV with a new experience and a new reference!

- Meet like-minded people and be a part of your local community

About the Charity

Furniture Now! is an East Sussex chain of charity furniture stores, part of the Now! charity group Ltd. We aim to end local poverty and fight for the environment. We act at different levels by making furniture accessible to those most in need through our special two tier discount, working in partnership with social funds to furnish refugees’ homes and issue grants to environmentally and socially focused local actions.

We recently started providing free sanitary products in all 3 of our stores in a bid to end Period Poverty. This is an exciting time to join our charity as we are also about to open a Community Shed in our Hailsham store to provide the local community with a third space, where people can meet, hang out and upcycle furniture.

Our values

·People Matter: We value people, their ideas and are committed to listening and acting on them.

·Leading social change: We are driven to improve the quality of life and social mobility for people in our communities.

·Sustainability committed: We care about the environment and consciously take action, actively finding ways to shape local green habits through recycling, reuse and repair.

Location:

Furniture Now! Hailsham

9 High Street

Hailsham

East Sussex

Volunteer Till Operator needed! - Lewes

Would you like to be a part of your local community? Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity and making a difference? Do you enjoy the retail environment and enjoy chatting with people? If any of these resonated with you, then you are in the right place!

The role

We are looking for Till operator volunteers to support our shop teams in our Furniture Now! Lewes store. Our till operators are the the face of the charity, they greet our customers, answer the phoen and make bookings. As a Till Operator you willget to form connections with your local community, practice your communication skills and gain invaluable transferrable skills! 

You will join a wonderful team made of a Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, van driver and van assistants as well as some volunteers. Free hot beverage and biscuits always available on site as well as bi-annual shop team events!

Shift patterns

We are looking for support any day of the week. The shift pattern is either a half day (morning shift: 8.30am – 12pm or afternoon shit: 12pm – 4.30pm) or a full day (8.30am – 4.30pm).

Benefits

- Travel expenses fully covered after 2 hours of volunteering!

- Volunteer discounts available on all our second-hand stock!

- Taster shifts available to see if this is the right fit for you

- Grow your CV with a new experience and a new reference!

- Meet like-minded people and be a part of your local community

About the Charity

Furniture Now! is an East Sussex chain of charity furniture stores, part of the Now! charity group Ltd. We aim to end local poverty and fight for the environment. We act at different levels by making furniture accessible to those most in need through our special two tier discount, working in partnership with social funds to furnish refugees’ homes and issue grants to environmentally and socially focused local actions.

We recently started providing free sanitary products in all 3 of our stores in a bid to end Period Poverty. This is an exciting time to join our charity as we are also about to open a Community Shed in our Hailsham store to provide the local community with a third space, where people can meet, hang out and upcycle furniture.

Our values

·People Matter: We value people, their ideas and are committed to listening and acting on them.

·Leading social change: We are driven to improve the quality of life and social mobility for people in our communities.

·Sustainability committed: We care about the environment and consciously take action, actively finding ways to shape local green habits through recycling, reuse and repair.

Location:

Furniture Now! Lewes

Unit 1, North Street

Lewes

East Sussex

Volunteer Till Operator needed! - Hailsham

Would you like to be a part of your local community? Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity and making a difference? Do you enjoy the retail environment and enjoy chatting with people? If any of these resonated with you, then you are in the right place!

The role

We are looking for Till operator volunteers to support our shop teams in our Furniture Now! Hailsham store. Our till operators are the the face of the charity, they greet our customers, answer the phone and make bookings. As a Till Operator you willget to form connections with your local community, practice your communication skills and gain invaluable transferrable skills! 

You will join a wonderful team made of a Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, van driver and van assistants as well as some volunteers. Free hot beverage and biscuits always available on site as well as bi-annual shop team events!

Shift patterns

We are looking for support on Mondays as a priority but would be grateful to receive help anytime. The shift pattern is either a half day (morning shift: 8.30am – 12pm or afternoon shit: 12pm – 4.30pm) or a full day (8.30am – 4.30pm).

Benefits

- Travel expenses fully covered after 2 hours of volunteering!

- Volunteer discounts available on all our second-hand stock!

- Taster shifts available to see if this is the right fit for you

- Grow your CV with a new experience and a new reference!

- Meet like-minded people and be a part of your local community

About the Charity

Furniture Now! is an East Sussex chain of charity furniture stores, part of the Now! charity group Ltd. We aim to end local poverty and fight for the environment. We act at different levels by making furniture accessible to those most in need through our special two tier discount, working in partnership with social funds to furnish refugees’ homes and issue grants to environmentally and socially focused local actions.

We recently started providing free sanitary products in all 3 of our stores in a bid to end Period Poverty. This is an exciting time to join our charity as we are also about to open a Community Shed in our Hailsham store to provide the local community with a third space, where people can meet, hang out and upcycle furniture.

Our values

·People Matter: We value people, their ideas and are committed to listening and acting on them.

·Leading social change: We are driven to improve the quality of life and social mobility for people in our communities.

·Sustainability committed: We care about the environment and consciously take action, actively finding ways to shape local green habits through recycling, reuse and repair.

Location:

Furniture Now! Hailsham

9 High Street

Hailsham

East Sussex

Shop Assistant Volunteer needed! - Lewes

Would you like to be a part of your local community? Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity and making a difference? Do you enjoy the retail environment and have some unique skills you would like to put to good use? If any of these resonated with you, then you are in the right place!

The role

We are looking for Shop Assistant volunteers to support our shop teams in our Furniture Now! Lewes store. The best thing about this is that you can make this role entirely your own: from serving customers at the till, to taking care of bookings, mending items that need a bit of love or bringing your incredible knowledge and passion to our Book section, there is always something to do on the shopfloor!

You will join a wonderful team made of a Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, van driver and van assistants as well as some volunteers. Free hot beverage and biscuits always available on site as well as bi-annual shop team events!

Shift patterns

We are looking for support on Saturdays as a priority but would be grateful to receive help any day of the week. The shift pattern is either a half day (morning shift: 8.30am – 12pm or afternoon shit: 12pm – 4.30pm) or a full day (8.30am – 4.30pm).

Benefits

- Travel expenses fully covered after 2 hours of volunteering!

-        Free on-site parking!

- Volunteer discounts available on all our second-hand stock!

- Taster shifts available to see if this is the right fit for you

- Grow your CV with a new experience and a new reference!

- Meet like-minded people and be a part of your local community

About the Charity

Furniture Now! is an East Sussex chain of charity furniture stores, part of the Now! charity group Ltd. We aim to end local poverty and fight for the environment. We act at different levels by making furniture accessible to those most in need through our special two tier discount, working in partnership with social funds to furnish refugees’ homes and issue grants to environmentally and socially focused local actions.

We recently started providing free sanitary products in all 3 of our stores in a bid to end Period Poverty. This is an exciting time to join our charity as we are also about to open a Community Shed in our Hailsham store to provide the local community with a third space, where people can meet, hang out and upcycle furniture.

Our values

·People Matter: We value people, their ideas and are committed to listening and acting on them.

·Leading social change: We are driven to improve the quality of life and social mobility for people in our communities.

·Sustainability committed: We care about the environment and consciously take action, actively finding ways to shape local green habits through recycling, reuse and repair.

Location:

Furniture Now! Lewes

Unit 1, North Street

Lewes

East Sussex

Volunteer Van driver needed! – Lewes

Would you like to be a part of your local community? Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity? Do you enjoy driving and would like to make a difference? If any of these resonated with you, then you are in the right place!

The role

We are looking for a Volunteer Van driver to support our van team in our Furniture Now! Lewes store. This role will enable us to maximise the opportunity for furniture collection/deliveries for our charity. We are a donation-based furniture store charity, and donations are vital to the running of our operations. Helping us run the van more often would help us fulfil our mission and make a big difference!

There will always be at least one van assistant (sometimes two) with you on the van. They will support you by directing you to the right location and completing admin work. Full induction and training are provided (some of which you can add to your CV!).

By joining us, you will become part of the Furniture Now! Hailsham store team made up of a Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, van driver, and van assistants as well as volunteers. Free hot beverages and biscuits are always available on-site and you will be able to join our team events!

Shift patterns

Anytime Monday to Friday. The shift pattern is either a half day (morning shift: 8.30am – 12pm or afternoon shift: 12pm – 4.30pm) or a full day (8.30am – 4.30pm).

Benefits

- Travel expenses are fully covered after 2 hours of volunteering!

-        Free on site parking!

- Volunteer discounts are available on all our second-hand stock!

- Taster shifts are available to see if this is the right fit for you.

- Grow your CV with a new experience and a new reference!

- Meet like-minded people and be a part of your local community.

About the Charity

Furniture Now! is an East Sussex chain of charity furniture stores, part of the Now! Charity Group Ltd. We aim to end local poverty and fight for the environment. We act at different levels by making furniture accessible to those most in need through our special two-tier discount, working in partnership with social funds to furnish refugees’ homes, and issuing grants to environmentally and socially focused local actions.

We recently started providing free sanitary products in all 3 of our stores in a bid to end Period Poverty. This is an exciting time to join our charity as we are also about to open a Community Shed in our Hailsham store to provide the local community with a third space, where people can meet, hang out, and upcycle furniture.

Our values

·People Matter: We value people, and their ideas and are committed to listening and acting on them.

·Leading social change: We are driven to improve the quality of life and social mobility for people in our communities.

·Sustainability committed: We care about the environment and consciously take action, actively finding ways to shape local green habits through recycling, reuse, and repair.

Location:

Furniture Now! Lewes

Unit 1 North Street

Lewes

The Treasurer will oversee the financial and assurance matters of the charity in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing documnet and legal requirements. The Treasurer will report to the Board of Trustees at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation to enable the Board to better make strategic decisions. The Treasurer will ensure that effective financial and other risk measures, controls and procedures are put in place, and are appropriate for the charity.

Chair of Trustees

We are looking for a Chair of Trustees who is passionate about the cause but also keen to get involved and help drive the charity’s strategic direction.

Working for a small Muscular Dystrophy family charity, you will work closely with trustees and the charity’s founder and CEO to drive the organisations strategic direction.

Position: Chair of Trustees

Location: Hybrid / South East

Closing Date: 20th May 2024

The Role

You will work closely with the charity’s founder and CEO but also you will lead the trustees in strategy, good governance, and policy development. As part of this engagement, the Chair will provide support to the CEO, including supporting his wellbeing and ongoing professional development.

Other duties will include:

· When necessary, ensure the Chair and Trustees challenge the CEO constructively and only in the best interests of the charity as ‘critical friends’.

· Liaising with the Charity Secretary, and the CEO with drafting agendas and supporting papers for Trustee meetings, ensuring provision of timely information and sharing with all.

· Ensure charity business is covered efficiently and effectively in meetings.

· Undertake a leadership role to ensure that board members fulfil their governance responsibilities and that trustee decisions are acted upon.

· Maintain trustees’ commitment to board renewal, succession planning and trustee performance reviews, in line with the governing document.

· Ensure board and trustee performance is reviewed annually.

· Ensure the performance of the CEO is reviewed annually.

The Chair will also ensure that Trustees make an effective contribution and are engaged, fully involved and invested in the charity in discharging their responsibilities.

Time Commitments

· The time commitment required to fulfil the Chair role will be somewhere between 2-3 days per month

· MHF’s Trustee Board meets virtually once every 2 months, for 2 hours, within the financial year (1st Mar – 29th Feb)

· The Chair & trustees are encouraged to attend and engage with at least one Muscle Dream programme per year

· The Chair will conduct an annual review meeting with each trustee, outside of any other trustee meetings

· The Association of Chairs (AoC) are an independent association of Chairs of social purpose and not-for-profits – formed to help Chairs with their unique task to lead the board in delivering the organisation’s aims – the AoC offer some excellent resources including Chair Training (if required)

If you would like to progress your interest forwards, in the first instance, please upload your CV together with a covering letter outlining your skills, experience and motivations.

About You

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to bring their leadership and communication skills to the fore. Previous trustee experience and charity governance are essential.

You will not only have experience of being a charity trustee or someone who has held a senior management role, but also an individual who has a keen sense of strategic purpose, underpinned by an inclusive and compassionate style of leadership.

We are open to applications from those with relevant senior level charity experience and would love to hear from people with experience of income generation, small charity or small business leadership experience as well as experience of governance in a small charity.

The recruitment process is open and inclusive. Applicants will be communicated with in advance, so they know what to expect as the process unfolds.

About the Organisation

Small multi award-winning family-centred charity uniquely tackling the isolating and debilitating muscle wasting disease Muscular Dystrophy (MD) for children and young people. Their vision is a world of hope, purpose, inspiration and empowerment for all children with MD. The organisation delivers highly personalised interventions (in-person & virtual) in the UK called Muscle Dreams that provide powerful physiological and psychological benefits from improving emotional and mental wellness to boosting confidence, uplifting self-esteem and increasing social connection.

One of the strengths as a board is its diversity. And as a charity, the community’s diversity. We are interested in hearing from applicants with diverse skills and experiences that reflect the diversity of the beneficiaries.

You may have experience in areas such as Chair, Chair of the Board, Chair of Trustees, Board, CEO, COO, CFO, Chief Executive, Charity, Senior Executive, Head of, Director.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We are Knottingley Foodbank, providing emergency food and compassionate, practical support to people in crisis. Since 2013 we have operated in the Knottingley area and are currently based at Ropewalk Methodist Church, providing 1,714 three-day emergency food supplies to people in crisis last year. Our foodbank is a project founded by local churches and community groups, working together towards stopping hunger in our local area.

As a Trustee you will play a vital role by ensuring that we are meeting the demand for our services, providing help and support to people in crisis in the local community, as well as providing strategic direction for the charity.

Trustees have collective responsibility for the governance of the organisation and for all decisions made by the Board. They set the strategic direction for the organisation, ensuring alignment to our values, and are responsible for setting organisational policy, defining goals, agreeing the financial plan, evaluating performance, and ensuring that strong relationships are maintained between the Trustees and the Senior Leadership Group.

About you:

Knottingley Foodbank are looking for people who want to help their local community and work towards the eradication of food poverty whilst support the food bank to continue to provide emergency food to people who find themselves in crisis. We are seeking to recruit Trustees with an interest in helping others, who are willing to uphold the food bank’s values, and who can bring life experience to the board of trustees.Our ideal candidates would demonstrate a:

• Knowledge of and commitment to the work of Knottingley Foodbank.
• Willingness to actively participate in discussions concerning needs of the foodbank’s beneficiaries, staff, and the trustee board.
• Willingness to act in the best interest of the charity.
• Sound, independent judgement and ability to think creatively.
• Working effectively as a team member and demonstrating a willingness to learn and develop.

The food bank would particularly welcome applications from those with experience in one (or more) of the following areas:

• Administration/Secretarial skills
• Finance
• Governance
• Human Resources

The Chair has the overall purpose of leading the Board, ensuring systems are in place to provide trustees with the support they need to carry out their role effectively and enabling trustees to fulfil their responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of the organisation. This will be done in accordance with the relevant legal and regulatory guidelines/requirements.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.

Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care.

We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, employees and supporters.

A bit about this role

As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising volunteers use their passion for cats and people to raise the vital funds needed to help more cats and kittens in need. As a fundraising volunteer we want to support you to fundraise in whatever way suits you best – whether that’s organising a fundraising event, fundraising online, promoting fundraising activities on social media, completing administration or supporting the development of new fundraising ideas! Whatever your skill set, this could be the role for you!

What can you expect to be doing?

This is a really flexible role – you can choose what you’d like to get involved with:

·Face-to-face fundraising – organising or helping with fundraising events, running supermarket collections and fundraising stands, monitoring collection tins

·Online fundraising – setting up online appeals, increasing social media engagement to maximise funds raised

·Marketing – spreading the word about our fundraising activities, for example on social media and with the local press  

·Completing administration – processing donations, sorting and recording donated goods, completing Gift Aid paperwork

·Championing our work – getting involved with developing new fundraising ideas and increasing community engagement

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping raise vital funds through fundraising activities. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated group of volunteers. Whether you’d rather be out and about, or volunteering from your own home, there are so many ways to fundraise.

We’re looking for someone with

·Good communication and interpersonal skills

·Willingness to be part of a team

·Good organisational skills

·Flexible approach

·Knowledge of local community networks (would be an advantage)

Time expectation

This is a flexible role that can fit around your other commitments. You’ll be part of a team all working together to raise vital funds while having fun in the process!

Support, guidance and keeping you safe

At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.

The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.

                                                          Become Chair of Trustees for Suffolk Family Carers

Voluntary

                                                                                     Claydon/Hybrid

Suffolk Family Carers is seeking an exceptional candidate to be our new Chair of Trustees. This is an outstanding opportunity to oversee a dynamic and highly respected charity.

About us

Suffolk Family Carers is an award winning organisation, recognised for innovation, leadership and partnership working and for being an excellent employer. For over 35 years Suffolk Family Carers has been helping family carers of all ages across Suffolk get the support they need to live fuller lives. We provide information, advice, guidance and advocacy to thousands of family carers each year.

Our understanding of family carers’ needs enables us to campaign on issues that affect them, to ensure their voices are heard. We will keep driving change across society to enable family carers to have a life of their own alongside their caring role.

We are now looking for an experienced and collaborative leader to take on the role of Chair of the Trustee Board.

About the role

The new Chair will be experienced, skilled and motivated and share our commitment to the individuals, communities and partners we work with. Your role will be to preside over the established Trustee Board and work closely in partnership with the Chief Executive to deliver our strategic aims.

The Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer and 7 other members. Board members are responsible for overall governance of the organisation, including oversight of its strategic direction and financial management.

Our existing Chair is stepping down in December 2024 which will allow a handover time with the new Chair. 

In terms of time commitment, there are 5 board meetings per year, 2 development meetings and an AGM. Additionally the Chair will meet regularly, either in person or virtually, with the Chief Executive and other Trustees. This is an unpaid position but all reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

We welcome applications from all interested parties who feel they match well with the criteria in the person specification of the Chair role description.

To apply please send a detailed expression of interest stating why you would like to be the Chair of Trustees at Suffolk Family Carers and include your relevant professional experience as well as any experience or knowledge you may have around family carers to Suffolk Family Carers or if you would like to know more, please call and ask to speak to Kirsten Alderson, CEO.

Closing date: 2nd June 2024

Please find the full role description, person specification and further details on our website.

Independent Trustee - The PA Foundation

The PA Foundation is looking for a passionate and collaborative independent trustee to join its board.

The PA Foundation aims to develop and inspire people, particularly those facing disadvantage, to be the innovators and leaders of tomorrow, applying their ingenuity to solve the world’s biggest challenges.

The PA Foundation is an independent charity expanding access to quality education, skills, and careers – particularly in STEM-related fields – and working to address the underlying barriers holding people from disadvantaged backgrounds back.

About the opportunity

We need dedicated volunteers to work at our store on South End Road which is located in the popular shopping area of Hampstead. If you have a passion for fashion (especially second-hand), amazing customer service skills and you are keen to learn new skills, then this opportunity is for you. As a volunteer you will also be involved in receiving, sorting, steaming, and pricing our lovely donations, serving at the till, and using your creativity to create displays around the shop. Training will be provided. As a volunteer, you will be helping to raise money for the Octavia Foundation and support the work we do in the local community.

About Octavia Foundation Shops

We are Octavia. Founded by the Victorian philanthropist Octavia Hill in the 1860s, our work today covers three areas: homes, support, and care. We provide Londoners with quality, affordable housing, allowing many people to remain in the city who otherwise would have been priced out. We empower people, connecting them with opportunities for a better life. And we look after the elderly and vulnerable, with tailored and personalized care. We are for hope, for communities, and for connections. For the common good.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for friendly volunteers who adhere to our values of being reliable, respectful, responsible, and resourceful. You will be a good team member who we can expect to volunteer in our shops for a minimum of 4 hours a week.

Practical Considerations
We do reimburse Travel and Lunch expenses in line with our policy.

METRO is an equality and diversity charity based in London, delivering services across the capital, East, and South East of England. We provide services across five domains: Sexual and Reproductive Health, Community, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Youth and HIV. We are looking for new Trustees to join our governing Board to support the charity and are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with a Black, Asian or ethnic minority background, young people between the ages of 18 – 25 years, are lesbian, trans or non-binary, and/or those with clinical or financial experience.