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ADMIN MANAGER - VOLUNTEER ROLE

We are looking for a volunteer to join us at Unlock YOUR Potential in the volunteer role of ADMIN MANAGER (Remote), where you will lead on Unlock YOUR Potential's Admin and Service Support aspects and function, ensuring a smooth running organisation.

About Us:

Unlock YOUR Potential is a dynamic and impact-focused startup charity committed to empowering individuals from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Our mission is to provide meaningful programmes that span employment, education, life skills, mentoring, personal development, and holistic support. We believe in building new pathways for those seeking positive change.

Role Overview:

As the Volunteer, Admin Manager, you will play a crucial role in setting up and managing our admin function and resources, with a focus on supporting the smooth running of Unlock YOUR Potential, especially in admin, logistics and corporate services. This is a remote position, with meetings done via telephone or online via Zoom or other platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Setting Up the Admin Department: Establish Admin systems and processes tailored to a startup charity.
2. Ensure compliance with legal requirements.
3. Supporting and welcoming new team members and manage their transition, including setting up admin systems and proccesses relevant for the team member(s).
4. Develop and implement Admin policies and procedures and address team members’ queries related to Admin, logistics and processes and policies.
5. Organise meetings, interviews, recruitment and other important activites, providing full wrap around support for that activity.
6. Drive admin strategy in alignment with our overall mission.
7. Contribute to organisational success through effective admin practices.
8. Other duties required of a Admin Manager.

Qualifications and Experience:

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities. We are especially interested in candidates who have:

• Experience in admin management and developing and implementing admin related systems, policies and procedures.
• Ability to Set Up an admin department: Proficiency in establishing systems and processes for a startup charity.
• Collaborative Approach: Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to the vision and values of Unlock YOUR Potential.

Time Commitment:

Approximately 6 hours per week (flexible). This can be done during daytimes, evenings or on weekends.

Join Us:

If you are ready to make a lasting impact, drive positive change, and lead with purpose, we invite you to apply. Together, we can unlock potential and transform lives.

Unlock YOUR Potential is an equal opportunity organisation.

Help us SHINE and bring SUNSHINE into peoples lives!

We are SUNSHINE, a brand new grassroots community charity that is being set up. We are a small charity trying to make a BIG impact. SUNSHINE is dedicated to bringing people together, spreading joy and community spirit through a range of community-based initiatives that foster connections, enhance wellbeing and transform lives. We especially aim to target those that are at risk and hard to reach living with social isolation who will need access to our charity the most.

At SUNSHINE, we’re not just a charity; we’re a movement fuelled by compassion, dedication, and a shared vision. Our mission? To change the world - one smile at a time with passionate, dedicated and driven positive role models.

We can’t do it alone!!! We need your help!!!

We're looking for a volunteer to fill the role of Operations Manager, who can support our brand new small charity make a big difference by leading our charity being the key driving force in the leadership of SUNSHINE that helps us combat social isolation and able to run our brand new community charity.

As our Operations Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our transformative journey. Your mission? To orchestrate the symphony of impact. Here’s what awaits you:

1. Start-Up Catalyst: Help us launch SUNSHINE as a registered charity. Your passion will fuel our growth.
2. Operational Maestro: Conduct the day-to-day rhythm of our organisation. Efficiency and effectiveness are your forte.
3. Strategic Navigator: Chart our course by developing and implementing mission-aligned strategies, systems, and controls.
4. Financial Steward: Balance the books, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with charity regulations.
5. Collaborative Luminary: Work closely with our Founder and CEO, inspiring our team and stakeholders to reach new heights.
6. Growth Alchemist: Seek opportunities, cost savings, and organisational improvements. Be the catalyst for positive change.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Experience: You’ve danced with operations and management or a related field.
• Visionary Leadership: You’re a strategic thinker, weaving operational magic.
• Heart of Gold: Our values resonate with you. You’re committed to spreading SUNSHINE.

If you are interested in joining SUNSHINE, please send your CV for an Application Form.

We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest in SUNSHINE!

SUNSHINE

• Fostering Connections
• Enhancing Wellbeing
• Transforming Lives

Do you live in Wales and want to gain valuable skills, have new experiences, and support vulnerable people?

We are offering 1 young people aged 18-25 the opportunity to volunteer for up to 11 months with the Swedish Red Cross in Stockholm. The programme will run from September 2024 – August 2025.

You will be working on a range of projects, which will give you the chance to explore the different kinds of social action that the Swedish Red Cross undertake in Stockholm. This is a great opportunity to get involved in these projects and find out what you are interested in. For more details on the role and the projects available, have a look at the role description. The main thing we want to see is your motivation for this placement!

The Swedish Red Cross Youth is excited to welcome two volunteers in collaboration with British Red Cross this fall. This opportunity offers volunteers the chance to contribute to the vital work of the Swedish Red Cross Youth in addressing the needs of youth in socio-economically vulnerable areas and strengthening the capacity of our volunteers nationwide and will also offer you an opportunity to volunteer in our breakfast clubs, homework help groups, support chats, tutoring sessions and other member meetings. The placement is in central Stockholm, at the Swedish Red Cross HQ. As a Volunteer in this programme, you will play a crucial role in supporting the activities coordinated by the Red Cross Youth, gaining valuable experience in community development, crisis management, and international collaboration. Your efforts will contribute to creating positive forums for young people in Sweden to network and foster a sense of community and empowerment.

Please note that only young people based in Wales can apply for this role. We are especially interested in applications from those who are from low socio-economic backgrounds, are carers or are care experienced, have accessed free school meals, are refugees or asylum seekers and those with disabilities or additional needs.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 1 May 2024.

Interviews will take place online with shortlisted candidates.

Successful applicants will satisfy any one of the following criteria:

• Low household income (under £26,000).
• Are carers/have experience in the care system.
• Have accessed free school meals.
• Are a refugee.
• Are currently seeking asylum.
• Are disabled or have additional needs.

We are looking for one/two trustees to join our diverse Board of Governors (the “ Board”) here at International Students House (ISH).

What will you be doing?

ISH is looking for three trustees to join the Board of Governors (the “ Board”).  We are looking for individuals who have experience in the private, public, or charitable sector and who can bring their entrepreneurial, management, and governance skills to assist the charity in delivering its mission.  This is an exciting time to join the Board of a dynamic and friendly organisation.

What are we looking for?

• Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of ISH.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgment and work effectively as a board member.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
• Financially astute with an understanding of charity financial management.
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Enthusiasm for our mission and vision.
• Willingness to lead according to our values.
• Understanding of other cultures and issues faced by international students in the UK.

What difference will you make?

The statutory duties of a trustee are to:

• Work with fellow Board members and SMT in setting the Charity’s strategic aims, ensuring that the necessary financial and other resources are in place for ISH to meet its objectives and review performance management.
• Provide leadership to the Charity within a framework of prudent and effective controls, which enable risks to be assessed and managed.
• Comply with its governing document, charity law, company law and all other relevant law, legislation and/or regulations;

• Pursue its objectives as defined in its governing document;
• Use its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives, and in doing so fulfils its purpose for the benefit of the public;
• Maintain proper systems, procedures and controls and that they are kept under regular review.
• Safeguard the good name and values of the ISH; and
• Appoint the CEO and monitor their performance

Before you apply

Please apply with covering letter setting out how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, no later than 2nd February 2024.

 Activities are often someone’s first step towards thinking about their aspirations and going on to access services for employment and learning. As a volunteer supporting clients to develop their digital skills, you will be doing something simple that makes a really big difference.

In this role, you will be supporting us with all or some of the following tasks:

• Setting up the classroom and joining online sessions

• Supporting students to access online sessions and answering any questions they may have

• Supporting students to complete course work

• Supporting clients with basic IT queries

• Adhering to St Mungo’s Policies and Procedures at all times. 

Are you confident and experienced using Zoom? We are running an online conference on Zoom on Saturday 22nd June. We would love some help with setting up the Zoom meeting beforehand and support with the conference on the day itself. 

As an Age UK Digital Champion volunteer, you'll receive training to aid older individuals in improving their digital skills and confidence, conducting sessions in various settings.

Your role includes understanding their online barriers, setting goals, tracking progress, and providing feedback for program enhancement.

This is city-wide across Birmingham. 

Specific tasks may include:

· Work with older people in 1:1 and/or group sessions to develop their digital skills and confidence online. 1:1 sessions may be regular and ongoing depending on the needs of the individual.

· Get to know the older people you support and understand the barriers they face to getting online, helping them to overcome them.

· Work with older people you support to understand their goals and set out appropriate plans together to reach them.

· Using resources provided by Age UK, support older people during their sessions to record and celebrate their progress and learning.

· Collect data and information from older people’s sessions and share with the Digital Champion Programme team as applicable, and securely.

Personal qualities and skills most suited to this role

· Great listening skills and clear, personable communication, adaptable to various learner levels, and empathetic to individual needs and situations.

· Comfortable with various common devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops .

· Ideally, confident in different OS systems (android, iOS, Windows) although not essential to be familiar with all.

· Proficient in everyday online tasks such as messaging, emailing, browsing, video calling, shopping, and banking.

· Can ensure attention to detail when collecting and handling older people's information, with awareness of personal data handling.

Additional Information

You will be required to engage with any necessary training provided by Age UK to ensure you feel equipped to support older people effectively in this project.

This role will also require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which we will organise for you.  

I need someone for admin, social media and IT guy.

Our shops are a large source of income for The Fertility Foundation and the heart of our shops is the volunteers that give up their time to help run the shops. The Fertility Foundation uses the income to provide grants for couples and individuals in the UK to help them start a family.

We are looking for volunteers for our Waltham Cross shop.

TASKS

To welcome, assist and serve our customers in a warm and friendly way providing a good standard of customer service. To ensure Gift Aid is explained clearly and promoted to all our donors and thanking them for their valuable contribution. To promote public understanding of our work and the importance of raising funds, promoting our charity events and activities to the public. Help sort, steam, hang and display our donated stock and rotate the stock following the manager's guidelines. Dealing with customer purchases, confidently process the cash handling and accurate operation of the till.

SKILLS & QUALITIES

 Be a Honest, trustworthy and respectful with an enthusiastic positive attitude. Have good communication and numeracy skills. to be a reliable, commited, dependable and flexible. Able to work as part of a team as well as under your own initiative.

Join Us in Shaping the Future: Bring your passion for eye care and diverse expertise to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need. Become a Trustee of Vision Care for Homeless People!

• Are you passionate about ensuring everyone has access to essential eye care services, regardless of their circumstances?
• Are you eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those experiencing homelessness?
• If so, we invite you to consider becoming a Trustee at VCHP, where we're dedicated to providing vital eye care to those in need.

About Us

At VCHP, we believe that everyone deserves the right to clear vision and eye health. Since 2003, we've been on a mission to provide comprehensive eye care services to individuals experiencing homelessness across the UK. From eye exams to prescription glasses, we're committed to ensuring that no one is left behind when it comes to their vision. Now, as we look to the future, we're seeking dynamic individuals to join our board and help guide our strategic direction.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. Do you know how to positively challenge the status quo? At VCHP, we're on a mission to provide essential support to those experiencing homelessness, and as we move forward, we recognise the importance of having a diverse and skilled board to guide our efforts effectively. We're currently seeking individuals who can bring specific expertise to address the existing skills gaps on our board. We're particularly interested in candidates who possess one or more of the following skills and experiences:

• Board Experience: To provide strategic leadership and governance oversight.
• Digital Skills: To navigate the digital landscape and leverage technology for organisational growth.
• Cybersecurity: To ensure the security and integrity of our digital infrastructure.
• Lived experience of homelessness or experience as a service user: To offer firsthand insights into the needs and challenges of our service users.
• Charity Law and Compliance: To ensure that we operate in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Policy Development: To develop robust policies that align with our mission and support our organizational objectives.

By adding individuals with these specific skills to our board, we aim to enhance our capacity to fulfil our mission and serve our community more effectively. For the full role description, which outlines essential skills and responsibilities, please contact us.

Why Join Us

• Make an Impact: As a Trustee, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve and contribute to positive change in our community.
• Professional Development: Joining our board offers valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth, including leadership development, networking, and learning from experienced colleagues.
• Be Part of Something Meaningful: Join a dedicated team of like-minded individuals who are committed to making a difference and creating a brighter future for VCHP and those we support.

How to Apply

If you're ready to embark on this rewarding journey and help shape the future of VCHP, we'd love to hear from you!

To apply, kindly detail your alignment with the desired skills and experiences and articulate your motivation for seeking the role of trustee at VCHP within a concise response of no more than 2 pages. Please accompany this with your CV, if you have one.

If you want to learn more or have questions before applying, please contact Anna, who will be happy to assist you. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact Anna who will be happy to advise on this.

Closing date for applications: 31st May 2024, with the possibility of interviews conducted on a rolling basis.

Interview dates: July 2024. While this role can be carried out remotely, please note that there will be one annual face-to-face meeting.

As a Digital Champion you will provide support to our clients who struggle with IT. You will need to understand the importance of digital literacy to our clients. There will be a ‘referral’ system from keyworkers and staff members who will identify clients in need of digital support. In addition, you will provide support to our online Forward Fuse platform and Kaizala (digital messaging app).

To be successful in this role you will have excellent communication skills, IT skills and a true passion and commitment to supporting vulnerable people to address their support needs and fulfill their full potential. The Forward Trust is committed to tackling ‘digital exclusion’ within our client base.

To note: If you have a preference for Fuse moderation or Digital support, please mention this in your volunteer application form.

Accountabilites 

Service Delivery – Client support tasks

· Provide remote and/or in-person support for clients who struggle with IT.

· Helping to build clients confidence and self-esteem with using popular digital technology.

· Raising awareness of online services and the support available locally.

· Meeting clients within the community to enable them to access digital devices such as tables and PC’s.

· Build a trusting and supportive relationship with clients.

· Listen to the clients concerns and work with them to overcome those. 

Forward Fuse

Fuse is an online ‘learning and knowledge’ platform. It combines elements of social media with e-learning.

· Supporting the Forward Fuse platform as a moderator outside of normal staff working hours – monitoring content and comments for breaking of the Ground Rules, and encouraging engagement.

Kaizala

Forward successfully used the digital messaging app Kaizala (similar to WhatsApp) to help members of the Forward Connect service keep in touch with each other and share support while face-to-face meetings weren’t possible.

• Supporting Kaizala as a moderator outside of normal staff working hours – monitoring comments for breaking of the Ground Rules, and encouraging engagement.

Additional tasks

· Support with web coding (if you have relevant experience)

· Engage in support and supervision provided.

· To keep a good record of your work, including reporting verbally to their supervisor and completing relevant forms.

This may vary depending on your specific team and time commitment.

Expenses

· Travel expenses (within 20 miles of the service)

· Up to £6.50 lunch expenses.

· Any additional expenses will need to be pre-agreed with placement supervisor.

Training & Induction 

Induction training will be provided to the volunteer and will include the following:

o E-Learning:  

- Data Protection/GDPR/PECR

- Safeguarding – Knowledge

- Health & Safety – Knowledge

- Volunteer Induction – Organisational Awareness

o Digital Unite – available e-learning module and resources to help structure support sessions with clients.

· A full induction to your team including placement specific policies and procedures.

· Additional volunteer training will be discussed and offered according to the need of the volunteer in placement.

Qualities 

Below is a list of the qualities that we are looking for from volunteers:

· Must be over 18 years of age.

· Ability to use computers and IT equipment.

· Confident to pass on digital skills in a friendly and supportive manner.

· Content Moderator – ability to evaluate content in line with content and policies.

· Web coding (preferable) – specific information needed.

· To have the ability to engage effectively with the client group.

· To have good verbal and written communication skills.

· To have a clear understanding and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

· To have a clear understanding of how to set and maintain boundaries.

· To be able to communicate and actively listen to client’s concerns.

· To be able to treat clients in a positive and non-judgemental manner.

· To be committed to own learning and development.

Checks required for the role 

· Reference (this may be from a keyworker, volunteer supervisor, tutor or sponsor if you are not able to provide a work reference)

· Enhanced DBS Check

JOB DESCRIPTION

Marie Curie has over 160 Retail shops across the UK which are full of gifts, clothes and even the odd vintage gem. They are vital to the work we do in raising funds to provide care and support for people living with a terminal illness and their families.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a volunteer who has a passion for selling online products and has a keen eye for all things unique. This is a key position supporting the work of our retail operations and will help to raise even more vital funds.

As an eBay Volunteer you will be providing invaluable support in the operation of our eBay shop by photographing, listing and preparing items for delivery. Part of the role will be to research items and check their value to ensure we are always achieving the best price. You will also need to respond to any customer queries both by telephone and online.

We are looking for volunteers who have excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail. An interest in retail trends and social media would be an advantage but are not essential. Previous customer service experience would be desirable.

We will provide you with all the training you need plus a friendly and fun place to volunteer

Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:

• Researching and identifying items that could be sold on eBay, including researching the value of products to ensure best price is obtained
• Photographing items and uploading images
• Cataloguing and listing items ready for sale on eBay
• Fulfilling and packing orders
• Posting out orders promptly to the buyer
• Answer any queries from bidders/shoppers both online and via telephone

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 are hiring! Trustee vacancy

• Time Commitment: typically, 4 hours per month, for a term of 3 years (initial 12-month period)
• Location: Board meetings are held 4 times per year, and we work to find times that are accessible for Board members, which could include evenings and weekends. We meet twice a year in person in Oxford, and twice a year via Teams
• Renumeration: this is a voluntary role and reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed

About Us

An independent charity, The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (CSH) has been leading efforts to incorporate the values of environmental sustainability into the health sector since its establishment in 2008. Our work is underpinned by CSH’s Principles of Sustainable Clinical Practice: prevention; patient empowerment; lean care systems; low carbon alternatives.   

CSH has a particular focus on:    

• engaging those on the front line of patient care and promoting the concept of ‘sustainable clinical practice’ 
• enabling the use of the natural environment at NHS settings to be used as ‘nature-based solutions’ in healthcare.    

As a trustee of our charity, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in shaping our organisation's future direction. The Board culture is friendly and lively, with an openness to creative ideas and input. There is a focus on core mission and values to inform decision making processes.  The meetings will be focused, effective and inspiring, and led in line with CSH’s overarching aim to transform healthcare for a sustainable future.  The Board values diversity and welcomes applicants from a range of backgrounds.  

About You

We particularly welcome new trustees who could bring skills and experience in financial management or legal and IP transfer. Though please do not be put off from applying if you do not have any of these skills or if you have never been a Trustee before.

How To Apply

For an informal conversation about the opportunity, please contact us. 

To apply, please send an up-to-date CV (or Linkedin profile) and simple covering letter answering two questions:

• why you’re interested in supporting CSH
• what you hope to bring to the Board

Or if you prefer to record your cover letter, verbally or with video, that’s also welcomed. Please contact us if you have any other accessibility needs or if you would like help with applying.

What does RSPCA Mid Norfolk and North Suffolk Branch do? 

We are a separately registered charity to the National RSPCA, covering 2,500 square miles of Norfolk and Suffolk and fundraise within these areas. We work with local private boarding establishments and have a network of fosterers who help care for the animals within our Branch. Our primary source of funding is through our seven charity shops in Attleborough, Cromer, Dereham, Norwich, Sheringham and Wymondham.

The animal welfare services that we offer include: 

• Rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of animals

• Subsidised neutering and microchipping, financial aid for owned animals and a pet food bank 

• Advice and education sessions for schools and local groups. 

Our Mission and Values 

Our mission is to raise awareness, provide practical support and demonstrate compassion, in order to deliver excellent animal welfare in our Branch area. We have three key values which we uphold: 

• Honest 

• Passionate 

• Progressive 

What do RSPCA Branch Trustees do? 

RSPCA Branch Trustees are volunteers who shape the work that the Branch does and are collectively responsible for governing and managing the affairs of the Branch.  
“Trustees have overall control of a charity and are responsible for making sure it’s doing what it was set up to do.” “They may be known by other titles, such as: directors, board members, governors, committee members” - Charity Commission. 

Who are we looking for? 

We are looking for applications from people from all social and cultural backgrounds, who are passionate about improving animal welfare. It doesn’t matter whether you are an experienced Trustee or not, as Trustee training and induction will be provided.

We have identified gaps in one or more of the following skill areas, shared by our current board of Trustees, so this is our priority in terms of recruiting a new Trustee. 

• Business Development 

• IT/Digital 

• HR 

• Marketing and fundraising 

• Media 

What’s in it for you? 

There are lots of benefits to becoming an RSPCA Branch Trustee, including: 

• induction and Trustee training 

• claiming out of pocket expenses 

• the opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing skills 

• the ability to use your expertise to improve the wellbeing of animals in your local area and make a real difference to the lives of animals 

• access to our learning hub, which contains training materials and courses on a variety of subjects 

• the chance to meet like-minded people who share your enthusiasm for animal welfare 

• the chance to shape the services in your local area 

• volunteering is good for your wellbeing.