Administration Volunteer Roles in Bath, Bath And North East Somerset
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Unleash Your Passion, Volunteer Online with IHF!
Make a difference from anywhere in the world: Join the International Humanity Foundation (IHF) and help us empower marginalized children and communities. We offer flexible online volunteering opportunities in four exciting divisions:
A. Human Resources (HR): Master essential HR skills while supporting our global team. Assist with applications, interviews, calendars, and more.
B. Finance: Gain valuable financial experience while managing funds responsibly. Help us track donations, process grants, and ensure financial stability.
C. Education & Administration: Make a lasting impact on children's lives. Develop curricula, mentor youth, and contribute to various educational projects.
D. Media & PR: Share our stories and amplify our impact. Use your talents in media, graphics, translation, or writing to connect with the world.
Benefits:
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Make a real difference: Contribute to a meaningful cause and change lives.
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Gain valuable skills: Enhance your knowledge and develop new abilities.
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Connect with a global community: Collaborate with passionate volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
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Flexible and rewarding: Volunteer from the comfort of your home on your own schedule.
No matter your experience, you can make a contribution! We welcome individuals with various skills and levels of expertise.
Ready to join us?
Together, let's create a brighter future for all!
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Children of Voices is a hugely respected charitable organisation helping to improve the lives of young people and their families through genuine care, love, and support.
We are currently seeking a volunteer Personal Assistant/Office Manager. This role is ideal for an individual with experience as a P.A./Manager looking to work within the charity sector.
Responsibilities typically include:
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Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries: (email/calendar management and phone calls, managing diaries
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Typing, compiling, and preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence.
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Miscellaneous tasks to support the CEO which will vary according to projects and tasks but could include fundraising, event planning, social media, community outreach, press & PR.
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Managing databases and filing systems.
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Implementing and maintaining procedures/policies & administrative systems
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Forming a relationship with our clients as they are part of the community.
Essential skills for this role are:
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Organization skills: The ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and keep track of deadlines is crucial.
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Communication skills: should be able to communicate effectively in writing.
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Attention to detail: the ability to pick up on small details can prevent costly mistakes from occurring.
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Problem-solving skills: the ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause. The organisation has a warm and friendly atmosphere and will be extremely rewarding for the candidate.
Prior to submitting your application for this position, we suggest you visit our website to gain a better understanding of our organisation and our mission.
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Do you enjoy working with people and would you like to make a positive impact for Turtle Doves? This species was once widespread and numerous but now is down to 2100 pairs in the UK. The Operation Turtle Dove project in partnership of RSPB, Natural England, Penthorpe Conservation Trust and Fair to Nature was established to conserve this iconic, red-listed species. Our staff and volunteers are working with landowners to try and halt and reverse the population decline but we need to measure our progress. Following on from the successful 2021 National Turtle Dove survey, we need to expand our network of survey volunteers in Kent, Sussex and Essex to enable yearly monitoring of survey squares for Turtle Doves.
We are looking for an organised person with excellent communication & IT skills to join our team and to help run the Turtle Dove monitoring program and supporting a network of volunteers. Experience in carrying out bird surveys is welcome but NOT essential, we can provide training so you can understand the role of the surveyors you will be recruiting and co-ordinating. This role could be carried out remotely. This is a year-round roll with peaks in activity before and after the survey season which runs from 11th May until 31st July. All equipment needed will be supplied.
Volunteer Coordinators undertake a wide range of activities, including:
Tasks:
- Dealing with queries from potential new volunteers who get in touch
- Being the first point of contact for our existing volunteers and answering general queries
- Lead on advertising new volunteer roles (on the RSPB and external websites, in the local community)
- Set up interviews with potential volunteers and assist with induction administration
- Administrative tasks such as recording volunteer hours, registering new volunteers on our database, organising surveys, receiving, and entering data and processing expense claims
- Organising and managing a small budget for volunteer thank-you events at the end of the survey season.
- Helping to promote the project through internal comms such as project newsletters
More potential experience (optional):
- Analysing and screening conservation footage from trail cameras
- Helping to coordinate large-scale orders of supplementary feeds for Turtle Dove seed
Beneficial skills for this role are:
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- You need to be a great people person, friendly and approachable
- Good telephone manner and written communication skills
- An ability to lead/inspire others and work as part of a team
- Creative and forward thinking
- Computer literacy
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a small team
- Good record keeper
- Happy to work from home or office
- Tact/diplomacy
This is a rewarding and enjoyable role with real conservation impact delivering for this iconic species. You will be part of a small and friendly team of staff and volunteers with a chance to learn new skills and develop existing ones. There is room for development within the role. You would be helping volunteers have a rewarding and enjoyable time whilst contributing to valuable scientific data. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a genuine contribution to wildlife conservation.
Commitment from you:
Equivalent of 1-2 days per week (flexible) and could be a role-share. There will be peaks either side of the survey season (11th May until 31st July) and likely to be fewer hours during the rest of the year. You may also have the chance to volunteer for additional days in other areas of the project.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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QMC School, partnered with Quilombo UK is looking for a volunteer personal assistant to join their national volunteering team working from home. This role offers a great opportunity for the right person looking to gain experience as a personal assistant, developing their office-based and management experience, or simply to ‘give back to their community’. The role provides you flexibility, with specific training provided where necessary to help you develop and grow your skill-set.
16 weeks contract.
What will I be doing?
- Managing organisation of meetings and appointment
- Organising events and conferences
- Implementing and maintaining procedures and administrative systems
- Managing databases, Liaising with staff
- Miscellaneous tasks to support the team
Practical Considerations
Essential:
- You will need to have good written skills
- Well organised, pro-active and able to deliver tasks efficiently
- Good time management
- To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Strong team player
- Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed
- Able to volunteer at least 12 hours a week (2 days, 6 hours each day)
Desirable:
- Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate
- Proficiency in Microsoft and excel
Requirements
- Will require references
- Own computer or a secure access to one
- Must be UK based and hold UK right to work
The volunteering program with QMC requires a minimum of 21 weeks of commitment. We are looking for someone who can offer 12 hours a week, Monday - Friday.
Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.
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Role Description:
The HR Admin Assistant will be assisting in responding to volunteer applications, updating volunteer policies and documentation, induction of new volunteers and organising interviews. The volunteer should have organisational and communication skills, but further guidance will be given by other volunteers if needed. The HR assistant will be working closely with the Admin Assistants. The volunteer will have further possibilities to develop their skill sets through tasks given. This will further help you to develop your professional development programme (PDP).
Main Tasks:
- Updating volunteer policies and documentation
- Assisting in recruitment
- Assisting in interviewing new volunteers
- Assisting in induction of new volunteers
Required Skills:
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Office based skills(Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Team Working skills
- Being structured and organised
- Working in adherence with the organisation's key objectives and business plan.
- Has the ability to create relationships with and show respect to different types of people.
- Professionalism & Confidentiality
Training and Support Available:
- Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Assistance will be given in writing documentation and policies.
- Recruitment
- Interviewing
- Inductions
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.
Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.
The Alternatives to Violence Project is a network of skilled volunteers who run workshops for anyone who wants to find ways of resolving conflict without resorting to violence. We work in the community and in prisons.
What will you be doing?
We are currently seeking an individual who will have commitment to AVPB organisation and its objectives to join us as Company Secretary.
What the Company secretary role entails:
- The company secretary’s role is generally to make sure the charity follows company law.
- Company secretary may also produce legal documents for the charity as authorised by the board.
- Company secretary will take on a number of administrative duties to support the board – one of the most important being to take minutes of board meetings. Another one is to ensure that company records with Charity Commission and Companies House are up to date and accurate.
What are we looking for?
Experience and expertise required:
· Senior leadership.
· Trustee experience or the ability to gain an understanding of the relevant charity and company regulations.
· An understanding of the charitable and voluntary sector and its governance will be an advantage.
Skills we are looking for:
· An understanding and acceptance of legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship.
· A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a Trustee.
· Strategic vision.
· Organised and methodical.
· An ability to think creatively with good, independent judgement.
· An ability to work effectively as a member of a team yet be willing to speak your mind.
· A commitment to abide by the code of conduct.
What difference will you make?
The Board of Trustees is ultimately responsible for directing the affairs of AVP Britain, and ensuring that it is solvent, well-run, and meeting the needs for which it has been set up. The Board is also responsible for the organisation’s governance, values, and overall strategy, and for meeting the organisation’s statutory obligations. The Terms of Reference of the Board of Trustees sets out its responsibilities in more detail. The trustees delegate responsibility for managing and developing the work programme, in accordance with the trustees strategy, to other national and regional committees and staff.
The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) serves people who want to handle conflict well without using or suffering violence, whether physical or psychological. Our trained volunteer facilitators deliver intensive, low-cost, conflict-resolution skills workshops in the community, in prisons and in other settings. We reach diverse communities, attracting people from across a wide spectrum of ages, ethnic backgrounds and socio-economic backgrounds.
Before you apply
Please submit your CV along with a short cover letter stating why you wish to join the organisation and how your skills would add value to the board.
Please note, whilst the role has been advertised as a Trustee position, there is also the option to join as an Officer. Please state in your covering letter if this would be of interest to you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Here at Dogs for Good we are always looking for people to join our Volunteer Family. You can find out more at our website for our volunteer vacancies.
We are looking for people aged over 18 to join our amazing team of Community Fundraisers who do what they can within their community to help raise funds to make life possible for more people across the UK. Can you place a donation tin somewhere locally and maintain it for us? Can you organise a sponsored event, or hold a fundriasing event in the community to raise money for our great work ? This is a flexible, easy way to join our team and make a difference in your community. It can be an hour a month to an hour a week. Whatever time you, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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MHA is the largest charity care provider for older people in the UK. Our mission is to inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life.
As a Volunteer Telephone Befriender, you’ll help improve the quality of life for older people who are socially isolated and may feel lonely. You’ll call once a week to have a chat for about half an hour to help the person feel less isolated. You’ll also encourage them to access services and facilities within their community.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- You’ll spend time talking on the phone.
- You’ll establish and build a friendly and open relationship whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- You’ll ensure that the member’s needs are put first within all communication, whilst respecting the members’ privacy and independence.
- You’ll maintain confidentiality, except in reporting back to the person that supports you, or in circumstances that will be discussed in your training.
- You’ll undertake all training, or support meetings, as agreed with the person who supports you.
- You’ll complete basic reporting and administrative tasks associated with the role. (e.g. Record of Calls).
- To be familiar with and to adhere MHA’s Health and Safety Policies and policies relating to your volunteering role.
Benefits for you:
- Help improve the quality of life for older people
- Help reduce loneliness and isolation
- Support your community
- Keep socially active
Skills and qualities needed:
- Good communication and people skills
- Enthusiasm
- Patience, empathy and understanding of the needs of older people
- Reliable and punctual
- Clear sense of personal boundaries and ability to maintain confidentiality
- A willingness to engage with training and development
Training, support, and requirements:
- You need to be aged 18 or over
- A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two character references are required
- We will provide you with a full induction for the role.Training on safeguarding, health and safety and other training relevant to the role
- Ongoing support from a named contact
Times and Commitment:
- 30 minute call per week. Days and times can be flexible.
- We ask you to be able to commit on a regular basis for a minimum of six months
*Please note- we can only accept applications from volunteers who currently live in the UK*
Retirees & Senior Citizens Ad to use in posts for Retirement centers and city-level Senior Centers in all neighborhoods.
International Humanity Foundation ( IHF) is seeking Retirees and Senior Citizens. Volunteer whatever hours are best for you, from the comfort of your home, while meeting wonderful, caring people around the world. The position doesn't require technical knowledge, just a positive personality encouraging children, teens, or adults depending on which team you join. Volunteer an hour a month or an hour a day, whether experienced or new; your help is needed.
International Humanity Foundation ( IHF) is an award-winning, non-religious, non-political, non-profit ( 501C3) organization founded in 2001.
Ihf believes in an equal opportunity for all and in preserving the cultures, traditions, and beliefs of tribes and other marginalized communities. International Humanity Foundation’s mission is two-fold:
(A) to educate impoverished and challenged children and their communities while learning from them.
(B) To educate adults from all socio-economic backgrounds ( cultures& tribes) on how to start their own nonprofit or direct one. Thereby passing it on and giving a collective voice to the voiceless.
While basic-level English is the common language used by volunteers online, IHF advocates for the preservation and promotion of all languages.
IHF believes in small but pure and slow quiet growth with deep roots. Ihf has shown there are many amazing children and adults worldwide, who want to learn and to help the world be a better place if given the opportunity. Our over twenty years as a successful
volunteer organization proves this.
IHF is seeking At-Home Volunteers for our many Teams. The position includes reaching out to and working with, a global network of volunteers as well as mentoring online children or teens if desired. Our At-Home Online Volunteers come from around the world and form online teams essential to our Children’s Homes and Community Centers. Each Division has a variety of teams many enjoy.
▪️EDUCATION & MENTORING Division
▪️HUMAN RESOURCES Division
▪️Legal, Medical & Administrative Division.
▪️MEDIA PR Division
▪️FINANCE Division
▪️FUNDRAISING&
▪️GRANTWRITING Division
Those of us who have received a free education "pass it on", helping others less fortunate by teaching, interacting, and learning. With just a few hours a week or a month, our volunteers, mentors, children, and sponsors are changing the world we live in.
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QMC School, partnered with Quilombo UK is looking for a volunteer personal assistant to join their national volunteering team working from home. This role offers a great opportunity for the right person looking to gain experience as a personal assistant, developing their office-based and management experience, or simply to ‘give back to their community’. The role provides you flexibility, with specific training provided where necessary to help you develop and grow your skill-set.
16 weeks contract.
What will I be doing?
- Managing organisation of meetings and appointment
- Organising events and conferences
- Implementing and maintaining procedures and administrative systems
- Managing databases, Liaising with staff
- Miscellaneous tasks to support the team
Practical Considerations
Essential:
- You will need to have good written skills
- Well organised, pro-active and able to deliver tasks efficiently
- Good time management
- To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Strong team player
- Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed
- Able to volunteer at least 12 hours a week (2 days, 6 hours each day)
Desirable:
- Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate
- Proficiency in Microsoft and excel
Requirements
- Will require references
- Own computer or a secure access to one
- Must be UK based and hold UK right to work
The volunteering program with QMC requires a minimum of 21 weeks of commitment. We are looking for someone who can offer 12 hours a week, Monday - Friday.
Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.
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We need community Fundraising Volunteers to help at fundraising events in our local community. The role is on an ad-hoc and flexible basis and helps us raise vital funds to continue to support local bereaved children and their families.
Fundraising volunteer activities may include:
- Fundraising collections (supermarkets, stations etc.)
- Supporting at outdoor / sporting events (marshalling courses, teas and coffees etc.)
- Evening events (taking tickets, raffle, serving drinks etc.)
- Fundraising admin support (helping with various administrative tasks)
- Store events (charity bag packing, Christmas gift wrapping etc.)
- Running/supporting a stall/stand/activity at an event (i.e. craft activities, info stand etc.)
- Volunteering at the Hever Castle Triathlon/Colour run/Commando Series events Christmas collections/carol singing locally.
- Serving cakes/teas and coffees at coffee morning-style events.
- Helping to look after a stand at profile-raising events.
How regular are the volunteering opportunities?
The Community Fundraising role is a flexible ad-hoc role, with the opportunity to volunteer as much or as little as you wish. Volunteers will be contacted by email with the opportunities available in advance of the event and will be asked to respond if they are available to help on that day. There is no minimum expectation, but we hope that you would be able to volunteer at least once a year.
Where will the volunteering opportunities take place?
East Grinstead (RH19) and surrounding areas throughout Surrey, West Sussex, East Sussex and West Kent (volunteers may choose).
Our policy is that volunteers will be accompanied by either a Jigsaw (South East) staff member or senior volunteer, so you would never be left on your own.
Is training required?
No training is required for this role. However, you will receive relevant information about the charity and your role prior to attending your first fundraising activity.
Person Specification
Ability to sympathise/emphasise.
Ability to work both in a team and individually.
Friendly and willing to engage with the public.
Willingness to learn about the charity and its services.
Use of a car (desirable) or access to transport.
Next steps?
If you'd like to join us as a Fundraising Volunteer, please contact Sally Ross.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an advocate for an individual’s right to privacy? Do you believe that people should know how their personal information is being used, stored and shared? What about the right to only receive communications that they want?
If so, please get in touch to become a data governance volunteer! At the MS Society we care about issues like ethics, data protection and the rights of individuals privacy. People entrust us with their personal details, and we work hard to keep that trust and respect their wishes.
In this home based volunteer role; you’ll help raise awareness of why this is important and all the things that can be done to keep data safe and secure.
We’ll support you in your volunteering, giving you opportunities to lead positive change, meet and network with other volunteers, and develop your skills through training. We’ll also cover reasonable expenses if you are asked to travel to take part in activities including training.
What the role involves
The role will involve a varied number of administrative tasks. We work behind the scenes supporting volunteering groups, individual volunteers, staff, supporters and service users to exercise their rights and keep the MS Society compliant with data protection regulations. These activities will include:
- Setting up and attending relevant meetings to support staff with providing advice
- Supporting the writing and publishing blogs and data process guidance and policy, such as proof reading, cross reference
- Collaboration in the review of training material and data collection forms and processes
- Populating and reviewing our risk register
- Supporting the team to carry out data protection rights requests on our in-house system (One Trust)
What you need for this role
- Passionate about the MS Society and our mission
- To be passionate about data protection rights as a human right
- An understanding of data protection and a willingness to learn and keep abreast of changes.
- An ability to work well and collaborate with others
- An understanding of Microsoft 365 and databases including Excel
- Access to a PC and the internet
In order to volunteer in this role, you will need to:
- Complete an application
- Have an informal conversation with the Volunteer Manager for this role, to discuss whether becoming a data governance support volunteer is right for you
- Complete your Welcome and Induction Checklist in the back of your ‘Welcome Pack’ (opens in new window).
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Could you look after the finances for the local SSAFA service in your area? You don’t need a military background, just some basic I.T and finance skills. If so, this could be the role for you!
What is a Divisional Treasurer?
There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas. These are divided into small local areas that we call divisions. Each one has a treasurer to look after the accounts and funds in that division. This is a key role involving financial administration.
Why do we need you?
We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community since 1885. Our clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan.
Our branches support local volunteers to deliver services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. Some branches are divided into smaller divisions to ensure the best local service delivery. Each branch has a team of volunteer caseworkers, support volunteers, executive roles, and fundraisers.
One of the key ways we help clients is by tapping into various sources of funding on their behalf. Monitoring and reconciling this flow of funding in and out of SSAFA accounts is important to ensure clients receive the support when needed and we can account for all charitable funds in our care.
When would you be needed and where would you be based?
As part of your local branch, you might have access to an office, but many volunteers are based at home. This flexible role involves using our on-line financial management system and on-line bank accounts and so can be done when and where suits you best.
What would you be doing?
- Maintaining and reconciling local bank accounts and recording transactions
- Ensuring funds are available to caseworkers, to provide immediate grants where appropriate.
- Making and recording all authorised payments
- Preparing year end accounts
- Working with the divisional secretary, advise on a local fundraising plan to cover divisional running costs.
- Identifying and returning any surplus monies from grants as appropriate
- Providing reports to the local SSAFA branch and to SSAFA’s Central Office
- Maintaining accurate records on our on-line finance management system
- Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA remembering that anyone you meet could be a potential client, volunteer or fundraiser.
- Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA including observing our policies such as the Volunteering policy and data protection policy (these will be covered in your training and local induction.)
The remit of this role may change over the next 12-18 months depending on the outcome of a trial currently being undertaken.
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
- Experience of holding a responsible role in a well-respected charity
- Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others.
- Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
- Experience, training, and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
- Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!
What training and support would you receive?
- Role specific training to prepare you for your voluntary role – treasurers webinar (including some pre-work) and financial management system training.
- Mandatory on-line training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families safe and personal information safe.
- Support from the divisional secretary and the branch treasurer.
- Access to a range of e-learning courses
- Support from the Finance Team and Volunteer Experience Team based at our central office.
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
- Volunteers will be covered by SSAFAs Public Liability Insurance whilst carrying out the role.
What are we looking for?
- Friendly and approachable people with some experience of financial administration
- Good written and spoken English.
- Ability to be respectful and non-judgemental with volunteers, other agencies and SSAFA colleagues,
- Ability to send and receive emails – you will receive your own SSAFA email address,
- Willingness to use our on-line banking and on-line finance management system (this is covered in training)
- Reliable attitude: contact volunteers promptly, keep appointments etc.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and keep information safely.
- Access to public transport or a car to travel to meetings etc.
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.
Minimum Age: 18
Safer Recruitment: SSAFA undertakes a systematic approach and utmost care at every step of the process of volunteer recruitment, selection, and retention to ensure that those recruited are suitable and appropriate. Measures taken at points along this journey work together to make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience.
References Required: Yes. We will ask for two character references, this can be a former employer or someone that know you well (other than a relative)
Is a criminal record check required? No
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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VOLUNTARY GRANT FUNDRAISER
Alex TLC is a trusted and experienced organisation offering support and information for all those affected by leukodystrophy. Leukodystrophies are rare genetic disorders that mainly affect the white matter of the central nervous system, (ie the brain or spinal cord). They affect people of all ages and backgrounds, most notably children. Leukodystrophies are usually degenerative, causing symptoms such as impaired mobility, vision, speech and hearing, incontinence, inability to swallow and loss of cognitive skills. In many cases, this sadly means a reduced or limited lifespan.
Established in 2004, we are recognised by the NHS and global stakeholders as the "go to" organisation for those affected by these devastating conditions in the UK.
Like many other small charities, we have grown organically from an informal support group to the recognised voice for leukodystrophy patients and their families. To fulfil our charitable objectives, we need to increase and sustain our grant income levels.
Could you spare a few hours a week to help us?
ABOUT THE ROLE
Working with our Trusts and Grants Fundraiser, we are looking for volunteers, preferably with experience of grant fundraising, to:
- research potential grant making trusts for relevance to our specific objectives
- send applications using existing templates
- update our systems with details of applications
This is a wonderful opportunity to develop your existing skills within a unique arena, learn about the difficulties facing those with rare disease, and give vital and tangible support to sufferers of leukodystrophy.
We need your help to give hope and support to people affected by leukodystrophy.
ABOUT YOU
Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:
- an interest in Alex TLC and the work that we do
- basic understanding of the complexities of leukodystrophy
- excellent written skills
- excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel
- excellent organisational and administrative skills
- access to a laptop/computer, internet and printing facilities
- a basic understanding of (or keen interest in) grant fundraising
This is a remote role with an ideal commitment of at least two hours per week.
Unfortunately, we're unable to consider applications from non-UK residents.
Alex TLC is committed to promoting diversity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Could you look after the finances for the local SSAFA service in your area? You don’t need a military background, just some basic I.T and finance skills. If so, this could be the role for you!
What is a Divisional Treasurer?
There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas. These are divided into small local areas that we call divisions. Each one has a treasurer to look after the accounts and funds in that division. This is a key role involving financial administration.
Why do we need you?
We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community since 1885. Our clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan.
Our branches support local volunteers to deliver services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. Some branches are divided into smaller divisions to ensure the best local service delivery. Each branch has a team of volunteer caseworkers, support volunteers, executive roles, and fundraisers.
One of the key ways we help clients is by tapping into various sources of funding on their behalf. Monitoring and reconciling this flow of funding in and out of SSAFA accounts is important to ensure clients receive the support when needed and we can account for all charitable funds in our care.
When would you be needed and where would you be based?
As part of your local branch, you might have access to an office, but many volunteers are based at home. This flexible role involves using our on-line financial management system and on-line bank accounts and so can be done when and where suits you best.
What would you be doing?
- Maintaining and reconciling local bank accounts and recording transactions
- Ensuring funds are available to caseworkers, to provide immediate grants where appropriate.
- Making and recording all authorised payments
- Preparing year end accounts
- Working with the divisional secretary, advise on a local fundraising plan to cover divisional running costs.
- Identifying and returning any surplus monies from grants as appropriate
- Providing reports to the local SSAFA branch and to SSAFA’s Central Office
- Maintaining accurate records on our on-line finance management system
- Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA remembering that anyone you meet could be a potential client, volunteer or fundraiser.
- Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA including observing our policies such as the Volunteering policy and data protection policy (these will be covered in your training and local induction.)
The remit of this role may change over the next 12-18 months depending on the outcome of a trial currently being undertaken.
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
- Experience of holding a responsible role in a well-respected charity
- Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others.
- Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
- Experience, training, and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
- Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!
What training and support would you receive?
- Role specific training to prepare you for your voluntary role – treasurers webinar (including some pre-work) and financial management system training.
- Mandatory on-line training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families safe and personal information safe.
- Support from the divisional secretary and the branch treasurer.
- Access to a range of e-learning courses
- Support from the Finance Team and Volunteer Experience Team based at our central office.
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
- Volunteers will be covered by SSAFAs Public Liability Insurance whilst carrying out the role.
What are we looking for?
- Friendly and approachable people with some experience of financial administration
- Good written and spoken English.
- Ability to be respectful and non-judgemental with volunteers, other agencies and SSAFA colleagues,
- Ability to send and receive emails – you will receive your own SSAFA email address,
- Willingness to use our on-line banking and on-line finance management system (this is covered in training)
- Reliable attitude: contact volunteers promptly, keep appointments etc.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and keep information safely.
- Access to public transport or a car to travel to meetings etc.
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.
Minimum Age: 18
Safer Recruitment: SSAFA undertakes a systematic approach and utmost care at every step of the process of volunteer recruitment, selection, and retention to ensure that those recruited are suitable and appropriate. Measures taken at points along this journey work together to make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience.
References Required: Yes. We will ask for two character references, this can be a former employer or someone that know you well (other than a relative)
Is a criminal record check required? No
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.