Accompanying Project Volunteer Roles in Aldershot, Hampshire
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Volunteer - Homeline’s tele-befriending service!
Do you have an hour to spare each week? Want a simple remote volunteer role you can fit around your busy life?
Look no further! Homeline is a befriending project for older people in Hammersmith and Fulham.
We are looking for volunteers to remotely call a few isolated older adults per week. These calls make such a difference and are often the only phone call a person will receive all week!
A flexible role ideal for volunteers who work during the week and have less time to commit. Join our friendly team and enjoy the benefits of full role training, DBS and continued support.
Get in touch, join our friendly team and enjoy the benefits of full role training, DBS and continued support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Europia is a community development organisation established in 2008. Our friendly multi-lingual team are committed to supporting and empowering Eastern European nationals in Greater Manchester. We also work with regional and national partners and in doing this, we have national recognition.
We are looking for 3 Communication Volunteers, who will play a vital role in enhancing our organization's communication efforts across various platforms.
Position Overview: Your responsibilities will include creating engaging social media posts, producing informative videos, compiling our annual report, and providing general support to our communication team. This role is essential for effectively conveying our message, engaging with our audience, and promoting our organization's mission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Social Media Management: Creating compelling and visually appealing posts for our organization's social media channels (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) to increase engagement and awareness.
- Content Creation: Developing written content for various communication materials, including blog posts, newsletters, press releases, and website updates.
- Graphic Design: Designing graphics, images, and infographics to accompany social media posts, blog articles, and other communication materials.
- Video Production: Planning, scripting, filming, and editing videos to showcase our organization's work, impact, and initiatives.
- Annual Report Compilation: Collaborating with team members to gather information and data for the annual report, and designing/layout of the report for publication.
- Research and Trends: Keeping abreast of communication trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously improve our communication strategies.
- General Support: Providing assistance and support to the communication team as needed, including administrative tasks and coordination of communication projects.
Please note that the responsibilities outlined above apply to all three positions. You are not expected to fulfill every duty listed. Instead, we encourage you to apply for the position that best aligns with your experience and interests.
Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop or Canva) and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, iMovie).
- Creativity and ability to generate innovative ideas for content creation.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Prior experience in communication, marketing, journalism, or related fields is desirable but not required.
- Passion for our organization's mission and commitment to promoting positive social change.
Time Commitment: Flexible
Benefits:
- Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and make a positive impact through effective communication.
- Gain valuable experience in communication, marketing, and multimedia content creation.
- Enhance your portfolio with diverse and engaging communication materials.
- Work with a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to achieving our organization's goals.
Note: This role is voluntary and unpaid. However, we deeply appreciate the dedication and commitment of our volunteers, and their contributions are invaluable to the success of our organization.
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What is the purpose of this role?
Panellists will inform and influence the support we offer to older people and help us deliver services that older people need and value.
What impact does this role have?
Our Panellists will help us to shape our services and our strategy. They will support us to make sure that people know about our charity, that our services have a positive impact on the lives of older people, and that we are a valued, local resource for older people to rely on.
What are the responsibilities of the role?
• To support our charity and its aims and to act as an ambassador for our services and projects and the wider Age UK network.
• To ensure our charity is aware of emerging needs and issues related to older people in the City and County that could influence future planning.
• To represent the wider community of older people and their interests – including topics such as social, health, wealth, and longer-term needs.
• To develop an understanding of customer service within the charity and how it can be improved for older people.
• To maintain a positive commitment to, and active promotion of, Age UK Notts’ Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion policy.
What are we looking for?
• Integrity
• A commitment to the charity
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
• Good, independent judgement
• A willingness to speak their mind
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
What is the time commitment?
• The charity holds four meetings per year (Including the AGM), with each meeting lasting around 2 hours.There will be a mix of in-person and online meetings.
• In addition, Panellists need to set aside a minimum of 1 hours reading time before each meeting.
• Depending upon agreed actions, Panellists may be asked to dedicate some time to activities within the community, or for the charity outside of the meetings.
• Should exceptional circumstances arise, there may be a need for additional meetings, but this will be a rare occurrence.
• A chair and vice-chair will be elected by the members every 3 years and holders may serve a maximum of 6 years in total in either role.
What training will you be given?
You will be given a basic induction to the Charity and some basic compliance training to allow you to undertake your role.
What can you gain from this opportunity?
This is an opportunity to influence the largest, local charity providing support for older people. It’s a chance to bring your views, experience and knowledge to the table as well as building new relationships and meeting new challenges.
Please note the following key information
• You must be at least 18 years old
• You must agree to be properly appointed by our robust volunteer recruitment process (including references and DBS check).
• The role of a OPAP Panellist is voluntary and is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed
***Please note that we don’t offer sponsorship or accept overseas applicants***
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is the leading professional membership body for clinical radiologists and clinical oncologists. The RCR is a registered charity which educates and supports doctors throughout their career. With over 16,000 members in the UK and internationally, we’re contributing to the advancement of each new generation of doctors and helping to improve patients’ lives.
We require a broad range of skills and experience on our trustee board to help deliver our strategic goal of increasing the clinical radiology and clinical oncology workforce, which will ultimately lead to improving imaging and cancer care services for all. If you are passionate about helping us meet our ambitious goals in an environment that is dynamic and fast paced, which celebrates differences and values diversity then we encourage you to consider applying to be a trustee. Please find out more about the role, our strategy and values in the candidate pack which includes a video of our President, Dr Kath Halliday, speaking about the role of a trustee at RCR.
Purpose of the role
- To contribute to setting and monitoring of the RCR’s strategy
- To oversee the responsible management of the RCR’s resources and the effective delivery of its activities
- To uphold the legal and regulatory standards of the RCR as a charity.
Person specification
- Bring high level expertise and experience in matters of one or more of:
- Business Management and Development, if possible on a global scale
- Campaigning, advocacy and politics
- Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation
- Successful track record of achievement through your career
- Possess, or be willing to gain, a broad knowledge and understanding of the healthcare landscape and the current issues affecting it
- Confident and effective communication skills
- Possess an understanding of charity governance
- Understand and accept the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship
- Ability to work collegiately and effectively as a member of a diverse team whilst maintaining an independent perspective.
- Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively.
- A strong personal commitment to equality and diversity.
- Commitment to the Nolan principles (the seven principles of public life).
Term of office : Three years
TIME COMMITMENT:
6 half-day meetings per year, plus one full day annual awayday in the summer.