We are a UK-based international charity working to protect and advance human rights across the world by helping to positively transform the lives of those brave people who have exercised a non-violent act of conscience for their and others’ human rights. We have been providing financial and practical support to prisoners of conscience across the world since 1962. 

Purpose of the role:

At PoC we seek to transform the lives of prisoners of conscience through our Package of Assistance and Involvement, ensuring immediate relief, rehabilitation, resettlement and requalification at the time of greatest need. We offer bespoke transformation plans for each beneficiary that will evolve and adapt as their needs change.

We are looking for volunteers willing to offer flexible hours in interpreting to help us communicate with our beneficiaries, conduct a needs assessment and develop their bespoke transformation plans.

All applicants should speak English and one of the following languages:

• Farsi
• Arabic
• French

Confidentiality:

During the course of your duties with Prisoners of Conscience, you will be dealing with sensitive and confidential case details of beneficiaries, which may include details of torture suffered or medical conditions.  It may also include residential information of individuals at risk.The sensitive nature of this personal data is such that its unauthorised disclosure may cause particular harm or distress to individuals or groups of individuals. You must not disclose any confidential information arising out of your employment at any time. 

Working hours:

Hours/days are flexible

Further information:

• Home based

You can apply online for this position, by sending us your CV and covering letter. Reference letters will also be required at a later stage

The All Survivors Project is seeking two new trustees. ASP is moving to strengthen its board and so this is the right time to appoint a new Chair and new Treasurer. 

We are looking for a new Chair to work closely with the Founder and Executive Director on behalf of the board of trustees, and a Treasurer who will help to maintain an overview of the organisation's affairs, ensuring its financial viability and that proper financial records and procedures are maintained.

About All Survivors Project (ASP)

ASP was founded in December 2016 as an independent research project jointly hosted by the Williams Institute and the Health and Human Rights Law Project, UCLA School of Law. ASP registered as an independent charitable foundation in Liechtenstein in December 2017 and with the Charities Commission in England and Wales in 2020. ASP continues to maintain a strong intellectual partnership with UCLA School of Law and conducts its research following UCLA Institutional Review Board approvals.

Mission: ASP’s MISSION is to support global efforts to eradicate CRSV and strengthen national and international responses through research and action on CRSV against men and boys, including those with diverse SOGIESC, as well as other people with diverse SOGIESC.

Job descriptions

Our ideal Chair will:

• Provide leadership for the Board of Trustees in their key role of contributing to ASP’s strategic direction as required.
• Working with the ED:
  • Plan the annual cycle of board meetings and other general meetings where required, for example annual general meeting.
  • Set agendas for board and other general meetings.
  • Chair and facilitate Board meetings ensuring a balance is kept between timekeeping and space for discussion. Ensure that business is dealt with and decisions made, where appropriate. Ensure that decisions, actions and deliberations are minuted accurately by the Secretary.
  • Support the ED is ensuring that board decisions are clearly assigned, monitored and implemented.
  • Contribute to and co‐ordinate discussions at the Board on policy matters.
• With other board members, ensure that the policy and practices of ASP are appropriate for its mission, objectives, strategy and operational plans.
• With other board members, ensure that ASP is well governed and functions within the legal and financial requirements of a charitable organisation.
• Liaise with ASP’s ED and Founder and keep abreast of ASP’s developments, providing direction and support as required.
• Conduct routine performance management and appraisal of the charity ED.

Our ideal Treasurer will

• Guide and advise the Board in the approval of budgets, accounts and financial statements, within a relevant financial policy framework;
• Keep the Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities;
• Advise on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans and key assumptions in the Business Development Plan and annual budget;
• Ensure that all Board members have a clear understanding of the accounts presented at meetings and the implications that they reveal;
• Understand the accounting procedures and key internal controls to be able to assure the Board that the charity’s financial integrity is sound;
• Ensure that a realistic budget is produced which meets all the organisation’s needs and that there is an appropriate reserves policy;
• Monitor the organisation’s income and expenditure position, and present reports to the Board at least quarterly, in a format accessible to the board members;
• Ensure that full financial records are kept for all transactions, and that proper professional financial procedures and controls are in place to safeguard the organisation’s resources;
• Ensure that money received is only spent on the purposes for which it was given, and, where required, ensure that reports and accounts demonstrating this are submitted to funders;
• Ensure that accounts are prepared at year-end in compliance with the SORP Accounting for Charities and make arrangements for them to be audited or independently examined, as required by the Charity Commission and Companies House;
• Ensure that annual accounts are submitted to the Charity Commission and/or Registrar of Companies, within the deadlines set;

• Present the accounts at the AGM and draw attention to important points in a coherent and understandable way;
• Liaise with the Executive Director, and, more specifically, the Finance and Operations Manager about the implementation of the above financial matters;
• Ensure that the Chair and Trustee Board are provided effective financial management accounts and budgets.

How to apply

To express interest in these positions, please send a cover letter and CV outlining your relevant experience, why you are interested the relevant position (eg, Chair or Treasurer) and how you believe your skills and experience could benefit ASP.

ASP is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, ability, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Job Description

Just Drop-In is seeking to recruit a Qualified Volunteer C&YP Counsellor to expand our therapeutic offer in Wilmslow. We are recruiting for a new member to our existing qualified, dedicated and skilled 8-17s Counselling team to help meet the increase in demand for support within this age range. Experience of working with 12-17 year olds essential and desired for those aged 8-11 years.

The role would be based at Wilmslow Youth Centre on a Thursday 14.30-19.00 to hold a caseload of 4 clients. The role could be term time only with the successful applicant offering face to face counselling during the term, or include telephone-based counselling during school holidays if desired.

Next Steps

If you are interested in joining a happy team which has a real commitment to supporting children to thrive, then please email to request an application pack.

Part-time hours: 5 per week

Application deadline: 27/05/2021

Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer

COVID-19 considerations:
Full risk assessment available upon request

Would you like to help lead an organisation which is membership-led, political, vibrant and full of people who are working hard to deliver change for students? 

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

Leeds Beckett Students’ Union exists to make the lives of our 25,000 student members better.  We are looking for two enthusiastic and motivated external trustees to join our Board of Trustees. 

An External Trustee is a person appointed by the Students’ Union who, in the opinion of Board of Trustees, has the skills required to contribute to the effective governance and success of the Students’ Union. We would be delighted to hear from anyone who feels they can bring skills and expertise to our Students’ Union.  However, please note that applicants with a financial and/or commercial background are of particular interest to us.

We would also be interested to hear from anyone who would like to be an External Trustee but feels that they may not necessarily have the right skills and/or experience at this moment in time.  We would be happy to discuss the possibility of organising a training programme for less experienced people in order to prepare them to take on the role of External Trustee in a years’ time.

Interested in helping us to make students’ lives better?  Then we would love to hear from you!

Volunteer Living Well Advocate Opportunity

Will you help give a voice, to those who need it most, for when they need it most? Are you committed, passionate, empathetic and a good listener? Do you believe that everyone has an equal right to have their voice heard? Would you like to help someone plan for their future?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

The South West Advocacy Network’s (SWAN) Living Well Advocacy Service provides free support for people living with a long-term condition to create a Living Well Plan. The Living Well Plan is created with the support of our Volunteer Advocates. 

Our Volunteer Advocates support, empower and enable SWAN clients to express their individual needs, rights, and choices through making a personalised Living Well Plan. The Living Well Plan is designed to help people to reflect on their PAST (document their memories), PRESENT, FUTURE wishes. The Living Well Plan is a record of someone’s important information and can empower them to have a voice in decisions at a time when they otherwise would not. 

This is a rewarding opportunity. You can help make positive changes to a person’s future goals and wishes. As a Volunteer Living Well Advocate you must be able to demonstrate the ability to work with individuals from all walks of life. We welcome applications from volunteers with their own lived experience, either through caring for others, employment, or a diagnosis.

The main duties and responsibilities of a Volunteer Advocate include:

• Supporting, empowering, and enabling SWAN clients to express their individual needs, rights, and choices through making a Living Well Plan.

• Supporting, empowering, and enabling SWAN clients through reminiscence and recording of their memories in a Living Well Plan.

• Ensuring clients have access to information which is presented in an appropriate manner for their individual needs.

• Providing person centred advocacy appropriate to the needs and issues of everyone regarding their Living Well Plan.

• Working alongside clients, to ensure their individual future and wishes are clearly represented and understood when they may be unable to express these themselves.

• Promoting self-advocacy as a strategy to build confidence and independence for clients. 

• Supporting, empowering, and enabling clients to become involved in the development and delivery of advocacy services.

• Using the SWAN database to ensure accurate collection of data and data recording of all client meetings, travel time, and associated activities.

We are looking for individuals who have the following skills and attributes to volunteer in this role with us:

• Positive attitude towards vulnerable clients who may have a variety of complex needs.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Positive attitude towards long-term conditions and ageing.

• Computer literate. 

• Organisational skills and reliable.

• Adaptable and approachable telephone manner.

• Professional/friendly approach.

• Some experience within the health and social care sector is advantageous but training will be given to carry out the role.

• Driver and willingness to travel throughout Wiltshire.

• Minimum 3 hours per week available to volunteer.

Volunteering with SWAN has real benefits and we support our volunteers to ensure that they can reach their own personal goals during their time with us. You will have the opportunity to:

• Develop new and existing skills and gain experience volunteering in a charity.

• Meet new people.

• Build a Personal Development Portfolio.

• Make a vital difference to the work of SWAN and the clients we support.

• Empower clients to find their own voice and tell others what they want or need.

• Be part of an organisation which has strong values and provides help and support to those most marginalised in society.

We also reimburse expenses, arrange days out with other volunteers and strive to recognise the contribution volunteers make to our clients and the services we offer at SWAN. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion are core to SWAN’s values. We welcome applications from disabled people, or those from BaME backgrounds or individuals with lived experience. 

Application Process Only. Please request and complete an application form to be considered for the role.

The Sunshine Charity

The Loneliness and Wellbeing Charity

The Sunshine Charity is a newly registered charity providing services and support to those suffering and living with loneliness and social isolation, Our mission is to bring 'Sunshine' and human connection missing in peoples lives. 

The Sunshine Charity was born out of love, and a passion to make change based on the lived experiences of the Founder's sister, who has been living with Cerebral Palsy all of her life; the loneliness and social isolation that both the physical and mental disability has caused her and the loneliness of having no friends, the inability to do things for herself and the lack of compassion and care within the health and social care system to understand her needs and to make her feel human, has led to her feeling in total darkness, suicidal and wishing to end her life.

You can help us bring some 'Sunshine' into peoples lives by volunteering with us at the Sunshine Charity as our Graphic Designers where you will be able to help us by designing our needed graphic design materials for the Charity.

We are currently in need of the following designs;

1. Photo ID Card Design (for the team to wear when engaging with service users and the community).
2. ​Branded marketing photo Images (for the walls of our new base coming soon).
3. Sunshine Charity Signage (for the walls of our new base coming soon).
4. Business Stationery (Letterhead, Compliment Slips and Business Cards for us to use when communicating externally).
5. Roller Banners (for us to take to local events to promote the Sunshine Charity and to put up at the new base too).
6. Poster and Flyer (for the Sunshine Charity to promote our charity and services to those who need our services and support).
7. Charity T-Shirt design (for our team to wear at events and in the community to be visable and to be seen so we can help those in need).
8. Social Media Posts (to provide information on the charity and to increase online engagement).

This volunteer role is remote/home based and you will need your own software and computer to help us create the designs above and have a good understanding of creating a happy, vibrant, positive and yellow bright brand identity for us.

Why not volunteer with us and help us transform the lives of vulnerable people suffering in silence and darkness and let us break the chains of social isolation and loneliness, bring in the Sunshine and help make a difference in the lives of those in need.

The Sunshine Charity

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The Sunshine Charity

The Loneliness and Wellbeing Charity

The Sunshine Charity is a newly registered charity looking for committed, reliable and dedicated volunteers who can help the Sunshine Charity meet its mission. Our mission is to bring 'Sunshine' and human connection missing in peoples lives, aiming to combat loneliness and social isolation. 

The Sunshine Charity was born out of love, and a passion to make change based on the lived experiences of the Founder's sister, who has been living with Cerebral Palsy all of her life; the loneliness and social isolation that both the physical and mental disability has caused her and the loneliness of having no friends, the inability to do things for herself and the lack of compassion and care within the health and social care system to understand her needs and to make her feel human, has led to her feeling in total darkness, suicidal and wishing to end her life.

You can help us bring some 'Sunshine' into peoples lives by volunteering with us at the Sunshine Charity by joining us as a charity volunteer, supporting us in any area we required, such as:

1. Helping out at the office.
2. Helping us out in the community.
3. Helping us move into and out off our office and community spaces we use.
4. Contacting service users, businesses or organisations to promote the Sunshine Charity or seek support and donations.
5. Attending street, station and store bucket collections.
6. Run a stall at local events to promote the Sunshine Charity and our services and volunteer opportunities.
7. Meeting and greeting visitors at our office, at events or during activities.
8. Helping out with general admin duties.
9. Putting up posters or handing out flyers around London.
10. Fundraising activities.
11. Other tasks and duties required from the Sunshine Charity.

This role is London based with majority of the tasks and duties done from our office in EC4M.

Why not volunteer with us and help us transform the lives of vulnerable people suffering in silence and darkness and let us break the chains of social isolation and loneliness, bring in the Sunshine and help make a difference in the lives of those in need.

The Sunshine Charity

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The Sunshine Charity

The Loneliness and Wellbeing Charity

We are a newly registered small charity trying to make a big difference. Our charity was born out of love and passion to help those in need based from lived experiences of the Founder with his disabled sister facing loneliness and social isolation.

We're looking for volunteers who are committed and dedicated and who can help out at the Sunshine Charity in any of the following key areas of need in either a short or longer term basis; (Please tell us which area you are applying for when you apply).

• Fundraising (including bid writing)
• IT
• Web or Graphic Design
• Marketing and Comms
• Charity Development/Strategy
• Senior Management
• Supervision, Support and Coaching
• Learning and Development/Training
• Volunteer Management/HR
• Digital Campaign
• Measurement, Evidence and Impact
• Other areas that will help a newly registered charity get up off the group and running smoothly.

The Sunshine Charity is a newly registered charity providing services and support to those suffering and living with loneliness and social isolation, Our mission is to bring 'Sunshine' and human connection missing in peoples lives. 

The Sunshine Charity was born out of love, and a passion to make change based on the lived experiences of the Founder's sister, who has been living with Cerebral Palsy all of her life; the loneliness and social isolation that both the physical and mental disability has caused her and the loneliness of having no friends, the inability to do things for herself and the lack of compassion and care within the health and social care system to understand her needs and to make her feel human, has led to her feeling in total darkness, suicidal and wishing to end her life.

You can help us bring some 'Sunshine' into peoples lives by volunteering with us at the Sunshine Charity.

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Why not volunteer with us and help us transform the lives of vulnerable people suffering in silence and darkness and let us break the chains of social isolation and loneliness, bring in the Sunshine and help make a difference in the lives of those in need.

The Sunshine Charity

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The Sunshine Charity

The Loneliness and Wellbeing Charity

The Sunshine Charity is a newly registered charity providing services and support to those suffering and living with loneliness and social isolation, Our mission is to bring 'Sunshine' and human connection missing in peoples lives. 

The Sunshine Charity was born out of love, and a passion to make change based on the lived experiences of the Founder's sister, who has been living with Cerebral Palsy all of her life; the loneliness and social isolation that both the physical and mental disability has caused her and the loneliness of having no friends, the inability to do things for herself and the lack of compassion and care within the health and social care system to understand her needs and to make her feel human, has led to her feeling in total darkness, suicidal and wishing to end her life.

You can help us bring some 'Sunshine' into peoples lives by volunteering with us at the Sunshine Charity as our Trainer or Training Designer, where you will lead on creating, designing and (if you are interested in facilitating our internal training sessions).

We are looking for a volunteer who can design a 3 to 6 hour introduction to befriending training session that will induct volunteers who will be volunteering their time to become a Befriender either remotely or at our office and centre. This includes befriending skills, boundries, working with service users, including vulnerable and protected groups, active listening skills, motivational interviewing, and other key areas that will help new volunteers be fully ready to begin their journey as a Befriender at the Sunshine Charity and making a difference to the lives of those living with loneliness and social isolation.

Why not volunteer with us and help us transform the lives of vulnerable people suffering in silence and darkness and let us break the chains of social isolation and loneliness, bring in the Sunshine and help make a difference in the lives of those in need.

The Sunshine Charity

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The Sunshine Charity

The Loneliness and Wellbeing Charity

The Sunshine Charity is a newly registered charity providing services and support to those suffering and living with loneliness and social isolation, Our mission is to bring 'Sunshine' and human connection missing in peoples lives. 

The Sunshine Charity was born out of love, and a passion to make change based on the lived experiences of the Founder's sister, who has been living with Cerebral Palsy all of her life; the loneliness and social isolation that both the physical and mental disability has caused her and the loneliness of having no friends, the inability to do things for herself and the lack of compassion and care within the health and social care system to understand her needs and to make her feel human, has led to her feeling in total darkness, suicidal and wishing to end her life.

You can help us bring some 'Sunshine' into peoples lives by volunteering with us at the Sunshine Charity as our Training Manager, where you will lead on creating, designing and facilitating our internal training and development opportunities that enhance the skills and tools of our volunteers and enable them to make a bigger and better impact while professionally developing them.

This includes our training around working with service users, including vulnerable and protected groups, befriending skills, motivational interviewing, and other key areas that will help our team fully engage and make a difference to the lives of those living with loneliness and social isolation.

We need someone to take up the challenge of this multifaceted role for approx. 6 hours per week, offering great flexibility to fit around your time, including daytime, evenings, and weekends. We need someone who has experience of developing and facilitating training, ideally in the areas listed above.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 28th May 2021, before 12pm

INTERVIEW: Week of 31st May 2021

Why not volunteer with us and help us transform the lives of vulnerable people suffering in silence and darkness and let us break the chains of social isolation and loneliness, bring in the Sunshine and help make a difference in the lives of those in need.

The Sunshine Charity

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The Sunshine Charity

The Loneliness and Wellbeing Charity

The Sunshine Charity is a newly registered charity providing services and support to those suffering and living with loneliness and social isolation, Our mission is to bring 'Sunshine' and human connection missing in peoples lives. 

The Sunshine Charity was born out of love, and a passion to make change based on the lived experiences of the Founder's sister, who has been living with Cerebral Palsy all of her life; the loneliness and social isolation that both the physical and mental disability has caused her and the loneliness of having no friends, the inability to do things for herself and the lack of compassion and care within the health and social care system to understand her needs and to make her feel human, has led to her feeling in total darkness, suicidal and wishing to end her life.

You can help us bring some 'Sunshine' into peoples lives by volunteering with us at the Sunshine Charity as our Communications Manager, where you will lead on our communications efforts in being our Chief Storyteller and in helping us in creating a real buzz, energy and excitement about the Sunshine Charity, raising our profile and enabling us to reach out to more people, including management of our social media accounts, writing articles and press releases, managing our website and our external communications to ensure our message, style and tone is clear, catchy and we are able to get our message across to the needed audiences we are targeting.

You MUST have experience in communications/PR to apply for this role.

This volunteer role can be remote/home based or based at our new offices in EC4M.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 28th May 2021, before 12pm

INTERVIEW: Week of 31st May 2021.

Why not volunteer with us and help us transform the lives of vulnerable people suffering in silence and darkness and let us break the chains of social isolation and loneliness, bring in the Sunshine and help make a difference in the lives of those in need.

The Sunshine Charity

By Your Side

The Sunshine Charity

The Loneliness and Wellbeing Charity

The Sunshine Charity is a newly registered charity providing services and support to those suffering and living with loneliness and social isolation, Our mission is to bring 'Sunshine' and human connection missing in peoples lives. 

The Sunshine Charity was born out of love, and a passion to make change based on the lived experiences of the Founder's sister, who has been living with Cerebral Palsy all of her life; the loneliness and social isolation that both the physical and mental disability has caused her and the loneliness of having no friends, the inability to do things for herself and the lack of compassion and care within the health and social care system to understand her needs and to make her feel human, has led to her feeling in total darkness, suicidal and wishing to end her life.

You can help us bring some 'Sunshine' into peoples lives by volunteering with us at the Sunshine Charity as our Volunteering Manager (London), where you will lead on the set up, development and day to day management of our volunteering programme at Sunshine Charity.

This includes sourcing, recruiting and selecting volunteers in line with Sunshine Charity’s recruitment policies and procedures, onboarding all new volunteers, delivering the main induction training for new volunteers and to arrange ongoing training, liaise with those managers who themselves manage volunteers regarding any volunteering issues, organising and facilitating volunteer meetings, supporting, coaching and motivating volunteers, creating networks with corporates, local businesses and others to generate sponsorship and opportunities for volunteer engagement, to promote Sunshine Charity volunteer opportunities at student fresher fairs, local volunteering networking events and much more.

We need someone to take up the challenge of this multifaceted role for approx. 8 hours per week, offering great flexibility to fit around your time, including daytime, evenings, and weekends. We need someone who has experience of volunteer management and ideally in setting up and managing volunteering programmes.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 28th May 2021, before 12pm

INTERVIEWS: Week of 31st May 2021

Why not volunteer with us and help us transform the lives of vulnerable people suffering in silence and darkness and let us break the chains of social isolation and loneliness, bring in the Sunshine and help make a difference in the lives of those in need.

The Sunshine Charity

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500k is looking for a replacement treasurer. This is a voluntary trustee role. 

As an organisation we're passionate about sharing the love of God and reaching the unreached. God’s story of generosity is crucial to all that we do. 

We're also passionate about excellent charity and financial governance. We believe this is essential to making us effective in our mission of sharing the love of God to the world's most needy people. 

We're looking for a new treasurer who shares our passions, and who would like to use their accountancy or financial experience to help us sharpen our financial governance. 

We are a medium sized charity that punches above its weight with a large-charity-sized impact. We are growing quickly, having launched only 6 and a half years ago. 

The charity CEO and two other staff members make up our financial team. We would like the new charity treasurer to provide accountability, leadership and advice to this team. 

The time commitment for the role is 2 hours a week and four evening (usually zoom) board meetings a year. That said, if the treasurer has the capacity and the desire, the role could easily be expanded up to a day a week's work. 

Applicants looking to volunteer any amount of time within these margins - from 2 hours to a full day a week - are all very welcome. We also meet in person for one day a year for planning and vision. Previous accounting or finance experience is necessary. 

Our staff and trustees all work remotely and are spread across the UK. There is no geographic restriction to the role - applicants from all of the UK are encouraged to apply - though we do have a slight preference for London/South East, as it will make meeting other trustees in person easier.

This is an amazing opportunity to serve the Lord and become a part of a closely knit team with a strong sense of fellowship and vision. We all enjoy an energy and sense of excitement as our organisation rapidly develops and we see our vision coming to pass.

Please share a CV and a brief cover letter sharing why you are interested in the role, and why you would be successful in it.