Healthy Hamlets is a small and innovative community healthy living project based in Tower Hamlets. We are a group of volunteers aiming to help the community to live more active and healthier lives through information and guidance, health and wellbeing sessions and so much more, giving people the skills, tools and confidence to improve their lives.

We are looking for a Treasurer to join our Trustee Board who has a few hours per month to help us manage all of our financial from bank account, to financial controls and management, to reporting and budget forecasting and setting budgets and much more. You will also sit on the Trustee Board and be an active member of the Trustee Team.

We need a super-organised, ‘Make it Happen’ person with excellent communications and people skills, experience in finance (ideally UK Accounting) who is able to help set up systems and processes to help us manage our finances and ensure we follow all law and legislation in terms of financial management required of charities.

This is a great opportunity to become an indispensable part of a fantastic community project while doing a very important and worthwhile thing.

For further details and to apply, get in touch for an application pack.

Dr Toor - Chair

Healthy Hamlets is a small and innovative community healthy living project based in Tower Hamlets. We are a group of volunteers aiming to help the community to live more active and healthier lives through information and guidance, health and wellbeing sessions and so much more, giving people the skills, tools and confidence to improve their lives.

We are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator who has a few hours per week to help us recruit, select engage and coordinate all volunteers at Healthy Hamlets, ensuring we are providing an amazing volunteering experience for those giving up their valuable time, skills and experience.

We need a super-organised, ‘Make it Happen’ person with excellent communications and people skills who is able to help shape, develop and grow our volunteering programme and our community of volunteers and help us make a huge success of Healthy Hamlets while being an integral part of the local community of Tower Hamlets..

This is a great opportunity to become an indispensable part of a fantastic community project while doing a very important and worthwhile thing.

For further details and to apply, get in touch for an application pack.

Dr Toor - Chair

MANAGER

Healthy Hamlets
Happy - Healthy - Community

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VOLUNTARY POSITION

Healthy Hamlets is a small and innovative community healthy living project based in Tower Hamlets. We are a group of volunteers aiming to help the community to live more active and healthier lives through information and guidance, health and wellbeing sessions and so much more, giving people the skills, tools and confidence to improve their lives.

We are looking for a Manager who has a few hours per week to help us manage, direct and steer Healthy Hamlets, ensuring we are providing much needed healthy living activities and programmes to those who live, work or study in Tower Hamlets.

We need a super-organised, ‘Make it Happen’ person with excellent management and people skills who is able to help shape, develop and grow our small community project and make us a huge success and integral part of the local community of Tower Hamlets..

This is a great opportunity to become an indispensable part of a fantastic community project while doing a very important and worthwhile thing.

For further details and to apply, get in touch for an application pack.

Dr Toor - Chair

This is an exciting new role that will provide much valued support to our Shop Teams as we start to reopen after lockdown! We’re looking for someone who is friendly and loves having a chat. Post lockdown, the world of retail and charity retail has had to evolve and we are currently having to manage how many customers we can allow in to our shops at any one time. We know that our shops continue to be wonderful treasure troves so will attract lots of customers, supporters and donors. What we’d like you to do is welcome our customers and help them follow our social distancing measures in a friendly, safe and encouraging way – a little bit like a Lollipop Person!

On some days this might mean chatting to people as they form a queue outside, on other days it might involve pointing out the hand sanitiser as they enter and thanking customers for their donations. This is a very customer focussed role that you can really bring your own personality to and it’s a great way to meet people in the local community!

Working alongside our fantastic Volunteer Team you will be the first person our customers meet – so your enthusiasm and friendliness will be hugely important in creating a great reputation for the Shop in the local community. You will be provided with training and ongoing support (including PPE) and will have access to the latest campaign and charity news via our internal volunteering website.

Ideally we are looking for someone who can commit to a regular morning or afternoon shift per week.

Due to this role being very customer focused we are currently not able to offer this opportunity to anyone who identifies as being on the Extremely Clinically Vulnerable or Vulnerable category. Link to government's latest clinical to government's latest clinical guidance.

If you are over 18 years old and fancy a new challenge that will make a real difference to the smooth operation of your local shop then please click ‘Apply’ to complete an application.

Our Save the Children Shops help raise lots of money for children living in the UK and in 120 countries worldwide. It’s always lovely chatting to our customers about the fabulous items we sell and telling them about the fantastic work that Save the Children does. You’ll get the chance to meet new people and make friends plus you’ll be part of an amazing team of volunteers. Your donation of time, creativity and kindness will help us change the world - through fabulous fashion and sustinable shopping!

There’s so much for you to get stuck in to when you’re volunteering in our shops. We get lots of donations and it's always exciting when one of our volunteers spots a real gem. You'll be taking in, sorting, steaming and pricing donations, rolling up your sleeves in the backroom as well as being on the shop floor.

Serving customers with a smile is so important. You’ll be using the till (don't worry, we'll show you how) and handling money. And when people come in to donate items you'll also be completing the Gift Aid forms that let their donations help us even more.

It’s really important that our window and shop displays look appealing so people keep visiting our shops. So you'll be wielding a duster and vacuum as well as your imagination to make the shop look its best.

It would be ideal if you could volunteer one shift a week, which is about four hours but we're also happy to have more flexible times. No special skills are needed as we’ll show you what to do and we provide all the training you’ll need. But if you have any experience or particular interest tell us, it may come in useful. It’s really easy to get your volunteering started.

If you're over 18 years old, just click on ‘Apply’ and get filling in your details!

This is an exciting new role that will provide much valued support to our Shop Teams as we start to reopen after lockdown! We’re looking for someone who is friendly and loves having a chat. Post lockdown, the world of retail and charity retail has had to evolve and we are currently having to manage how many customers we can allow in to our shops at any one time. We know that our shops continue to be wonderful treasure troves so will attract lots of customers, supporters and donors. What we’d like you to do is welcome our customers and help them follow our social distancing measures in a friendly, safe and encouraging way – a little bit like a Lollipop Person!

On some days this might mean chatting to people as they form a queue outside, on other days it might involve pointing out the hand sanitiser as they enter and thanking customers for their donations. This is a very customer focussed role that you can really bring your own personality to and it’s a great way to meet people in the local community!

Working alongside our fantastic Volunteer Team you will be the first person our customers meet – so your enthusiasm and friendliness will be hugely important in creating a great reputation for the Shop in the local community. You will be provided with training and ongoing support (including PPE) and will have access to the latest campaign and charity news via our internal volunteering website.

Ideally we are looking for someone who can commit to a regular morning or afternoon shift per week.

Due to this role being very customer focused we are currently not able to offer this opportunity to anyone who identifies as being on the Extremely Clinically Vulnerable or Vulnerable category. Link to government's latest clinical to government's latest clinical guidance.

If you are over 18 years old and fancy a new challenge that will make a real difference to the smooth operation of your local shop then please click ‘Apply’ to complete an application.

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

As an Area Manager you will be responsible for the overall management of a group of St John Ambulance units. You will support Unit Managers as they run their units, ensuring Unit Managers have the support they need to create units that fulfill our vision:  ‘Everyone who needs it should receive first aid from those around them. No one should suffer for the lack of trained first aiders.’

This role is ideal for someone who has some management experience and wants to enhance their skills while doing invaluable work. This role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitations Offenders Act.

Whilst the role shows as being in Carlisle, the role is home based and will require the successful applicant to travel across the Area in order to provide support to the Units. There is also a requirement to travel within the District in order to attend traning or meetings.

Due to the current financial constraints, the ideal applicant would live within the County of Cumbria

As a First Aider at Events, you’ll help St John Ambulance provide first aid at large and small events within the community. You’ll be part of a team of volunteers delivering help where it’s needed, dealing with everything from a sprained ankle to a cardiac arrest.

The experience you gain could lead to more advanced roles, including patient transport, cycle response, advanced first aid and emergency response. You’ll make a real difference to your community and have a huge impact on the nation’s health. 

As a First Aider at Events, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.

We are looking to run a volunteering selection session on:
Saturday 5th September 2020 held at SJA Durham, St John's Road, Meadowfield, Durham, DH7 8TZ.

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:
Welcome Event (Induction) - 16th September at 7:00pm to 9:00pm held at SJA Durham, St John's Road, meadowfield, Durham, DH7 8TZ.
Training for role - Training will be held at the same venue ast the welcome event and selection day. You MUST be able to attend ALL FOUR days:
OFA Day 1- 19th September 2020 09:00-17:00
OFA Day 2 - 20th September 2020 09:00-17:00
OFA Day 3 - 3rd October 2020 09:00-17:00
OFA Day 4 - 4th October 2020 09:00-17:00

Closing date for these opportunities is: 30/8/2020

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

As Unit Manager you will be responsible for the overall management of your St John Ambulance Event Services unit. You will do this by leading meetings, organising first aid cover at events and other community activities and actively participating in the recruitment, training and retention of the volunteers in your unit. You will ensure that they have a positive and rewarding experience in St John Ambulance, by equipping them with the necessary skills to fulfil our vision; ‘Everyone who needs it should receive first aid from those around them. No one should suffer for the lack of trained first aiders.’

This role is ideal for someone who has some management experience and wants to enhance their skills while doing invaluable work. This role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitations Offenders Act.

Our Save the Children Shops help raise lots of money for children living in the UK and in 120 countries worldwide. It’s always lovely chatting to our customers about the fabulous items we sell and telling them about the fantastic work that Save the Children does. You’ll get the chance to meet new people and make friends plus you’ll be part of an amazing team of volunteers. Your donation of time, creativity and kindness will help us change the world - via fabulous fashion and sustainable shopping!

There’s so much for you to get stuck in to when you’re volunteering in our shops. We get lots of donations and it's always exciting when one of our volunteers spots a real gem. You'll be taking in, sorting, steaming and pricing donations, rolling up your sleeves in the backroom as well as being on the shop floor.

Serving customers with a smile is so important. You’ll be using the till (don't worry, we'll show you how) and handling money. And when people come in to donate items you'll also be completing the Gift Aid forms that let their donations help us even more.

It’s really important that our window and shop displays look appealing so people keep visiting our shops. So you'll be wielding a duster and vacuum as well as your imagination to make the shop look its best.

It would be ideal if you could volunteer one shift a week, which is about four hours but we're also happy to have more flexible times. No special skills are needed as we’ll show you what to do and we provide all the training you’ll need. But if you have any experience or particular interest tell us, it may come in useful. It’s really easy to get your volunteering started. If you're over 18 years old, just click on ‘Apply’ and get filling in your details!

This is an exciting new role that will provide much valued support to our Shop Teams as we start to reopen after lockdown! We’re looking for someone who is friendly and loves having a chat.

Post lockdown, the world of retail and charity retail has had to evolve and we are currently having to manage how many customers we can allow in to our shops at any one time. We know that our shops continue to be wonderful treasure troves so will attract lots of customers, supporters and donors. What we’d like you to do is welcome our customers and help them follow our social distancing measures in a friendly, safe and encouraging way – a little bit like a Lollipop Person!

On some days this might mean chatting to people as they form a queue outside, on other days it might involve pointing out the hand sanitiser as they enter and thanking customers for their donations. This is a very customer focussed role that you can really bring your own personality to and it’s a great way to meet people in the local community!

Working alongside our fantastic Volunteer Team you will be the first person our customers meet – so your enthusiasm and friendliness will be hugely important in creating a great reputation for the Shop in the local community. You will be provided with training and ongoing support (including PPE) and will have access to the latest campaign and charity news via our internal volunteering website.

Ideally we are looking for someone who can commit to a regular morning or afternoon shift per week.

Due to this role being very customer focused we are currently not able to offer this opportunity to anyone who identifies as being on the Extremely Clinically Vulnerable or Vulnerable category. Link to government's latest clinical to government's latest clinical guidance.

If you are over 18 years old and fancy a new challenge that will make a real difference to the smooth operation of your local shop then please click ‘Apply’ to complete an application.

Chailey Heritage Foundation has been changing the lives of young people with disabilities since 1903. Today, we are one of the UK’s leading centres for children/young people with complex neurodisabilities and are looking for a new Trustee with finance experience. 

What will you be doing?

Chailey Heritage Foundation is a Company limited by Guarantee and therefore our Trustees are also company directors. Following a recent retirement from our Board, we are now looking to appoint a new Trustee with experience in finance at a senior level; any experience in investment management would be helpful.

We are seeking people to join our Board who are able to commit the time and energy to help our Charity pursue its next phase of development. We are particularly interested in strong team players.

The Charity has a highly experienced and engaged Trustee Board and you will play a vital role in governance and shaping the strategic direction of the Charity. The Board meets in East Sussex four times a year (usually February, April, July and December) plus one strategic planning day. We would also ask you to join our Trustees' Finance Committee, which meets five times a year.  The Charity has an experienced Finance Director who reports directly to the Chief Executive and to the Trustees' Finance Committee. 

Our Boards benefit from people with a diverse blend of skills, perspectives and life experiences. In appointing our new Trustees, we will be taking into account personal profile, including individual protected characteristics, skills and experiences.

As part of our commitment to transparency, we have a formal application process for all Trustee appointments. An enhanced DBS check will also be required. This is a voluntary position but reasonable out-of-pocket travel expenses will be reimbursed.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a new Trustee to join the Trustees' Finance Committee, which is a sub committee of the main Board, and has responsibility for:

• Annual budget setting and 3 year forward planning for the charity.
• Overseeing and presentation of the Annual Report & Accounts to the Board.
• Monitoring the Charity's financial performance and cash flow
• Financial risks
• The Charity's assets and reserves
• Approval of financial policies and procedures
• Procurement and oversight of financial services (audit, investment management and banking)
• Oversight of insurances

We are looking for someone who has extensive financial management experience and a good understanding of financial strategy.  Any experience of investment management would be helpful. The total income for the charity is £13.6m. We are not expecting you to have been involved with a charity before but we would like you to bring all your expertise and experience.

We are a charity not a business but we apply business principles and we are looking for someone to bring their expertise and experience from the wider business world to our charity.

What difference will you make?

Our charity, founded in 1903, has a long history of helping young people with disabilities. It is really important that our charity is sustainable, strong and can thrive in a challenging economic climate and changing market place for our services.  Strong financial management is essential for us to continue to deliver high quality, value-for-money services to our vulnerable beneficiaries and we rely on our Trustees to bring all their expertise to advise the Board. All our Trustees are 'ambassadors' and we expect them to represent the charity and spread the word about the work we do for young people with complex disabilities.

What's in it for the volunteer?

Our charity has a big impact on our very vulnerable beneficiaries and becoming a Trustee is an opportunity to use your financial acumen to help advise the Board to ensure the sustainability of the charity.  Our Trustees are friendly, committed, active and professional and bring their own expertise. They are all valued members of the Board.

How to apply

Applications must be made via Reach in the first instance. Please provide your CV, along with a covering letter stating why you wish to work for the organisation, how your skills would add value to the board and any other relevant information.

Our Save the Children Shops help raise lots of money for children living in the UK and in 120 countries worldwide. It’s always lovely chatting to our customers about the fabulous items we sell and telling them about the fantastic work that Save the Children does. You’ll get the chance to meet new people and make friends plus you’ll be part of an amazing team of volunteers.

There’s so much for you to get stuck in to when you’re volunteering in our shops. We get lots of donations and it's always exciting when one of our volunteers spots a real gem. You'll be taking in, sorting, steaming and pricing donations, rolling up your sleeves in the backroom as well as being on the shop floor.

Serving customers with a smile is so important. You’ll be using the till (don't worry, we'll show you how) and handling money. And when people come in to donate items you'll also be completing the Gift Aid forms that let their donations help us even more.

It’s really important that our window and shop displays look appealing so people keep visiting our shops. So you'll be wielding a duster and vacuum as well as your imagination to make the shop look its best.

It would be ideal if you could volunteer one shift a week, which is about four hours but we're also happy to have more flexible times. No special skills are needed as we’ll show you what to do and we provide all the training you’ll need. But if you have any experience or particular interest tell us, it may come in useful. It’s really easy to get your volunteering started.

If you're over 18 years old, just click on ‘Apply’ and get filling in your details!

About the role

Following the merger, Croydon College is now one college working across two well-established sites. Both Croydon College and Coulsdon Sixth Form College have established their own unique identities but now, as one college, they can share best practice across the curriculum areas and students have the opportunity to benefit from the facilities and teaching across both sites. Croydon College is now in an excellent position to be the main provider of qualifications and skills training across the Borough. To strengthen its links within the community and with local employers to develop their offer to students and diversify progression routes for their 7,000 students.

After a lengthy term successfully leading the Board and College, which included leading them through a period of financial challenge and the recent merger, the current Chair is planning to step down formally by the end of this calendar year. The Board of Governors are therefore seeking the appointment of a new Chair to lead the Board of Governors and work closely with the Principal and Chief Executive Officer, Caireen Mitchell, the Executive Team and Director of Governance in its next steps.

The Chair will ensure that the Board fulfils its legal responsibilities and oversees the delivery of the College’s new five-year strategy, as well as ensuring that the College continues to meet the needs of the communities it serves.

The time commitment is 2-3 days per month, with attendance at five board meetings per year and committee meetings as required.

Who we're looking for

With a naturally strategic mind, experience of operating at a senior strategic level within a large and complex business environment, and a passion and commitment to lifelong learning, the next Chair will lead an established and experienced team of non-executive board members.

Whilst recognising your experience might not have been gained in the further education sector, you should understand and appreciate the role of further education and its impact on economic and skills improvement. Croydon College provides life changing opportunities to people of all ages; it is vital that the Chair recognises this and is willing and able to champion the work of the college in the role of ambassador across the sector, the local community and wider stakeholder communities.

Your style should be inclusive and collaborative, to enable and foster open and honest discussion and debate around the board table. With previous Chair or board-level experience, you’ll recognise the difference between executive and non-executive decision making and lead the appraisal of plans put forward by the Principal & CEO and executive team with the required level of challenge and respect.

With the further education sector expected to continue to change and adapt in response to Government policy, the Chair will need to be decisive; recognising when to act independently and when to draw on the expertise around the Board, the executive team and peers within the sector.

For further information about the role and to apply, please visit the job page on Peridot's website via the application method on this site.

Closing date: 12pm, Monday 7th September 2020