Administrator Assistant Volunteer Roles in Belfast

The administrative assistant will be assisting in general administrative support. They will have a close dialogue with key stakeholders, funders and donors to create relationships to help the organisation move forward. The requirements for the job is basic office -and communicating skills. The administrative assistant should be keen on learning and developing new skills within an office-based workplace.  There will be opportunities to develop skills within several different units of the organisation such as; Marketing, Funding, Finance, HR and Legal. The position will give the volunteer the opportunity to get insight into these different units, and the choice to develop oneself within the one(or several) that becomes of most interest, while at the same time getting versatile, transferable skills that can be applied throughout the organisation. 

Main tasks:

• Contact and communication with stakeholders - explaining the organisational aims of the organisation and creating relationships and collaboration with other organisations.

• Office based work - assisting other volunteers in positions such as Marketing, Funding, Finance, HR and Legal. In addition the Admin Assistant will carry out other office based tasks.

We are looking for a Administrative volunteer to support the Eye Care Support Pathway Team. You will be helping with general administration activities, electronic filing, updating sharepoint, managing the EyeCareSupportPathway inbox and answering queries. This is a real and exciting chance to get involved in the delivery of a significant strategic priority area while also developing key project/programme skills.

NEW VOLUNTEER TEAM NEEDED! A DYNAMIC AND DEVELOPING MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY URGENTLY SEEKING VOLUNTEERS. HELP FORGE THE BEST MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLING SERVICE

Evolve Counselling is … changing. Over the next year we have an ambitious programme to meet a large and growing demand for professionally-delivered talking therapies. We have plenty of volunteering opportunities for you. Bring your skills and experience to help us, and in return be part of an empowering community - where you can thrive in a rewarding project. Build your CV! Try something new! Put your spare time to use! Revive your career skills! Do life-enriching work helping others! All roles are flexible hours, working remotely with full IT support.

Exciting and absorbing NEW volunteer job roles

Admin Assistant . Secretarial tasks supporting the Trustee Board: Scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and board papers, taking minutes, keeping records, monitoring compliance  with legal and contractual rules, etc. Admin support for CEO: Arrange external meetings, attend planning sessions and produce notes and minutes, schedule key business events, and keep diaries up to date. General office administration: Keeping records, directing calls and messages, maintaining files and building the business ‘memory’. We are looking for a highly efficient organiser, someone used to routine and fine detail, with good IT skills.

Finance Controller or Finance Assistant. Finance tasks supporting our growing charity, working with our external Book Keeper, outsourced payroll service, and the Board Treasurer. Tasks include producing monthly reports and stats for the Board, for funders and fundraising bids. Monthly financial reporting including monitoring of income and expenditure, variance analysis and cashflow forecasting, monthly management accounts, and annual financial statements - charity income and expenditure, balance sheet, P&L. Supporting annual budget setting, and assisting when data is required for grant submissions. You will ideally be, or have been, a chartered, AAT, or qualified-by-experience accountant, have Third Sector knowledge, and have an interest and passion  for charitable enterprises.

Communications and Media Coordinator or Assistant. We are looking for help to communicate much much better with counselling clients, funders, our own “Counselling Community” of therapists, and the wider voluntary sector across our large area. You’ll be writing news stories, success ‘profiles’, publicising regular and special events, and driving social media and the web  - building the brand for Evolve. This job will be great  for a pro-active social media “story teller”, looking to build their own profile by ‘owning’ this new area of Evolve’s work. You’ll need to be creative, organised, and literate, with a very self-motivated  approach. A background in PR, marketing, social media or news will be great for this role.
 

Marketing and Fundraising Specialist or Assistant. Help us to grow our client numbers, improve the service, generate a development fund for new innovations, and get our name in front of sponsors, donors, and other charity project funders. In this demanding but hugely rewarding new role you will be in at the beginning - creating campaigns, researching and writing bids, and working with our communications and media volunteer to build and promote compelling fundable projects.

About Evolve Counselling. Evolve Counselling is a long-established charitable social enterprise, providing low cost, affordable or funded mental health counselling to adults in Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties. Our counselling community is made up of 50 – 60 qualified self-employed practitioners, working part-time. We deliver talking therapies to adults – online and in person. Our service delivers around 500 counselling sessions per month to a broad range of individuals, many of whom would not otherwise be able to access counselling support. Evolve also provides supervision, reflective practice, critical incident support and mental health awareness and related training to organisations and businesses large and small.

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.

Connection Support carries out a wide range of marketing activities internally and externally, overseen by our Marketing Manager. We are looking for volunteers to assist with marketing and communications tasks to help raise our profile and spread the word about what we do. Marketing and Administration Volunteers will also support our team of Volunteer Coordinators with administrative tasks relating to bringing volunteers on board with the organisation.

How You’ll Help

Tasks may include:

· Creating visual and text based content for social media, the Connection Support website and intranet

· Creating content for and updating external websites such as Indeed and Do:It

· Periodically review local media publications to identify relevant content

· Respond to routine queries from volunteer applicants

· Assist with maintaining volunteer records

· Carry out research for volunteer recruitment purposes

· Occasionally assist with mailings to volunteers such as Volunteers Week certificates, Christmas and religious holiday cards

Volunteer Profile

· Ability to communicate confidently in written English

· Ability to use Microsoft packages such as outlook, word, excel and teams

· Ability to work within organisational policies regarding confidentiality and use of data

· Experience with using (or ability to learn) web based graphics software such as canva

· Understanding of social media and ability to use facebook, twitter and linked in for professional purposes

Location

This role is offered on a flexible basis. It is possible to undertake this volunteer role remotely, or volunteers can be based at one of our offices in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire or Milton Keynes. Volunteers will need to use a Connection Support laptop or PC so applicants will need to be located within reasonable collection distance for equipment. Please state your preference for location during your application.

Time Commitment Required

So that the volunteer can work effectively with our Marketing Manager and Volunteer Coordinators, we ask that applicants are available between 9am and 5pm on at least one day per week.

Training Offered

We will provide training and an induction 

We are a small CIC with no paid staff, and are looking to recruit 5 Project Research assistants to help us in building our UK & USA support directories. This is an exciting position that offers plenty of scope to make a real difference to people in need. This role involves:

• researching mental health support services in specific areas of the UK and USA
• recording the details of each service in our bespoke directory
• amending or removing organisations as required
• other administrative tasks relevant to the project

Applicants should have a positive, can-do attitude, be reliable and trustworthy. If you are passionate about mental health support and keen to gain valuable, hands-on experience, then we would love to hear from you.

We are a small CIC with no paid staff, and are looking to recruit a passionate dedicated project development assistant to help us on a brand new project for 2024. This is an exciting position that offers plenty of scope to make a real difference.

The role is to assist the organisation with the development of a brand new project through research, administration and writing proposals, emails and reports. We are in the beginning stages of project development so this is an exciting time to join us.

Applicants should have a positive, can-do attitude, be reliable and trustworthy. If you are passionate about education, training and raising awareness of BPD and keen to gain valuable, hands-on experience, then we would like to hear from you.

Choice International, is a non profit organisation for the promotion of equality rights that researches, develops and implements development projects for disabled and other disadvantaged people in the UK and overseas.

Our main activities are to campaign for equality and diversity in the UK and overseas, develop best practice and provide consultancy and training in Equality, Diversity and Human Rights in the UK and overseas, Research and develop employment and leadership projects for disabled and other disadvantaged people in the UK and overseas.
 
In view of upcoming development projects, we are seeking applications for Voluntary IT Assistant at our office in East London. This is an exciting position that offers plenty of scope to make a real difference in support of equality and diversity.The role is to assist on development projects for disability rights and other related projects through website development, design and maintenance.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• To assist in the development and design of contents and maintenance of our website, including regular updates.
• To provide social media support, via facebook, twitter and other
• Assist with designing and sending e-campaigns, newsmails and other marketing/publicity material using mailchimp and other tools.

• To assist with any other technical and/or administrative tasks related to the website, as necessary.

Applicants should have a positive, can-do attitude, and also be reliable and trustworthy.Please note that this is a voluntary, unpaid position. However, we will contribute to the cost of travel from your home to the office.

About the Chagos Conservation Trust

The Chagos Archipelago, made up of 55 islands covering some 544,000km2 of ocean, is a British Overseas Territory and rare haven of beautiful reefs and diverse wildlife located in the midst of the Indian Ocean. The Chagos Conservation Trust, founded in the UK in 1992, is largely volunteer-run with a Board of 12 Trustees  made up from a diverse group of scientists, conservationists, campaigners, and finance specialists with one  thing in common: working to protect the Chagos Archipelago. 

The mission of the Trust is to make sure this precious and important natural environment is protected and  conserved, and can act as an example of how to manage valuable environments across the planet. With the  right care, the archipelago can be a reminder of how tropical reefs flourished many hundreds of years ago, and can offer vital insight into how they might be saved for generations to come. The Trust carries out historical research, scientific and conservation work, and strives to highlight the global importance of this stunning marine ecosystem.

The Trust is about to enter an exciting new era as it prepares to launch its Healthy Islands, Healthy Reefsprogramme, which aims to rewild the 30 ecologically degraded islands of the outer atolls of the Chagos Archipelago, returning them to refuges for local species and supporting thriving coral reefs.

About the role

Objective:

The Chair of the Board is an important, voluntary, officer role that ensures the Trust is run efficiently and  effectively. The Chair provides inclusive leadership, and ensures the Board functions as a unit, with each  Trustee fulfilling their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the Trust. The Chair also  supports the Director to achieve agreed objectives, and together with the Director acts as an ambassador and public face of the Trust.

The Chair will lead the quarterly board meetings, which are either held virtually or in person in a location to  be decided (usually London), and the Annual General Meeting. Approximately 2-4 hours per week time  commitment is required.

Principal Responsibilities

Strategic leadership:

● Provide leadership to the charity and its Board, ensuring that the Trust has maximum impact;
● To ensure Trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the Trust;
● Ensure the Board operates within its objectives and provides a clear strategic direction for the Trust;
● Ensure the Board is able to regularly review major risks and associated opportunities, and ensure systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities, as well as manage and mitigate risks;
● Ensure the Board fulfils its duties to maintain sound financial health of the Trust, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability.

Governance:

● Ensure the governance arrangements and policies are working in the most effective way for the Trust;
● Develop the knowledge and capability of the Board of Trustees, and foster, maintain and ensure that constructive relationships exist with and between the Trustees;
● Encourage positive change where appropriate, address and resolve any conflicts within the Board, and appraise the performance of the Trustees and the Board routinely;
● Ensure the Board of Trustees is regularly refreshed and incorporates the right balance of skills, knowledge and experience needed to govern and lead the Trust effectively;
● Chair meetings of the Board of Trustees effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and  objectivity to the decision-making process, ensuring decisions are taken in the best, long-term interests of the Trust where the Board takes collective ownership;
● Work closely with the Director to give direction to the Board’s strategic decision-making, and ensure  that meetings are well planned, meaningful, and reflect the responsibilities of Trustees;
● Monitor the decisions taken at meetings are implemented.

External Relations:

● In partnership with the Director, act as an ambassador for the Trust, and spokesperson for the  organisation when appropriate;
● Represent the Trust at external functions, meetings and events.

Relationship with the Director:

● Establish and build a strong, effective and a constructive working relationship with the Director, and ensure that they are held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives;
● Ensure regular contact with the Director, and develop and maintain an open and supportive relationship where each can speak openly about concerns, worries and challenges;
● Liaise with the Director to maintain an overview of the Trust’s affairs, providing support as necessary, including assistance with routine administration such as compilation of the Annual Report, Board meeting and AGM preparation, and communications;
● Conduct an annual appraisal and remuneration review for the Director in consultation with other Trustees;
● Ensure that the Director has the opportunity for professional development and the appropriate professional support.

Qualities:

● An understanding of and interest in conservation issues;
● A willingness to lead the organisation;
● Possesses tact, diplomacy and powers of persuasion;
● Relevant skills and experience to manage a team and run a meeting well.

Who we are: 

We are a charitable non-government organisation located in Leicester. Our charitable activities are centred on developing community choirs, hosting events, and participating in local and national arts activities and festivals (Art). We develop activities that empower and engage community members like youth groups and the elderly (Community) and run mentoring programs and workshops in school/community settings (Education). 

Kainé Management is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. 

Job Summary: 

The Volunteer Social Media Admin will be responsible for designing, creating and managing Kaine’s presence on our social platforms. This will be achieved through engagement and brand connection through digital medium, regular content creation, sponsorships, events, campaigns, and effective media strategies. This is a remote position but you will be required to commute to the office for an introduction and occasional meet-ups. 

Key Responsibilities:

· Create and maintain Kainé’s presence on social platforms, these include our website, Facebook, Instagram etc. 

· Responsible for promoting our organisation over social media. 

· Regularly create, edit and publish engaging image, video, reels for social media channels. 

· Monitor and respond appropriately to messages and comments. 

· Analyse the effectiveness of your social media campaigns 

· Advertise current events and campaigns on social media platforms. 

· Increase the number of followers, likes, shares and post engagements on all relevant social media platforms. 

Other duties: 

Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience: 

· Working towards or have a bachelor’s degree in marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration etc. (or relevant experience) 

· Marketing experience (preferable) 

· Experience in charity or Non-Governmental Organisation (preferable) 

About you: 

· Good leadership qualities. 

· Good conceptual and analytical abilities. 

· Clear, concise communicator 

· Passionate and enthusiastic 

· Ability to handle complex situations under pressure. 

· Time management and excellent negotiation skills 

· Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. 

· Ability to persuade and influence others. 

· Ability to work effectively within a team and as an individual. 

· Attention to detail. 

Benefits: 

• Flexitime 

• Remote 

Ability to commute/relocate: 

• Must be able to reliably commute (or live within) Leicester. 

Are you committed to childhood flourishing with an interest in creating stragegies for this to happen?

Godly Play offers spiritually sensitive approaches to learning and living together in a fragile world. We take childhood spirituality seriously, providing training to transform thinking and practice for the whole of life.

A Christian movement, Godly Play seeks to make space for questions about the meaning and purpose of life, through play, wondering, story, exploration and community.

Our small board of trustees supports a group of fifteen part-time trainers offering courses to people working with children in churches of many traditions, in schools and in community settings. 

We would like to diversify our board's ethnicity, age and gender. It would be great to have someone with grant-seeking experience and/or communications know how, but we would love to talk to anyone who is interested.

Would you like to join us? Our website offers lots more information. 

We are excited to share this great opportunity to join our Board of Directors.It is a very important time for Cornerstone, as we  set a course for the future, with our  strategy ‘Future proofing Cornerstone’. 

As a member of our Board, you will be instrumental in guiding the strategic future of the charity and ensuring exemplary governance and fiscal control. The main Board meets four times a year and board  members will be expected to be a member of one of the sub committees. You will also act as a local ambassador for Cornerstone. 

We are particularly keen to hear from those with skills, knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas who feel they can make a positive contribution to our charitable activities: - 

• Management experience in social care quality standards, compliance, commissioning and / or procurement 
• Senior management experience in the social work / social care sector preferably with strategic planning skills 
• Accountancy/financial experience preferably at management level 
• Personal experience of providing care and support of a relative or carer of a person who has experience of care 

 
About Us 
 
Cornerstone is one of Scotland’s largest charities and is a leading provider of social care services to more than 1,200 adults, children and young people with disabilities and other support needs.  We employ over 1,900 people across Scotland and are fully committed to delivering high quality care and support. 

In addition, we also operate our Cornerstone Self-Directed Support service.  Across this service, we have over 200 Personal Assistants on our books and approximately 1000 active clients. 

We’re committed to building a workforce that represents the true diversity of Scotland, where every single one of our colleagues feel enabled to deliver their best.  We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer who selects the best person for the job.  We value the diversity of our workforce and work hard to create an inclusive environment where each individual can bring their unique skills, experiences and ideas to the table to help us grow, bring create innovative solutions and develop of our people.  We are keen to receive applications for board position that reflect the diversity of the organisation. 

Click on our advert attachment to view for our Cornerstone Trustee Board information pack.

We welcome applications from anywhere in Scotland. 

There is no re-numeration attached to the role but expenses will be reimbursed. 

If you’re up for the challenge and think you have what it takes, apply today with your CV and cover letter.We're waiting to hear from you.Your cover letter should be uploaded to the 'Supporting Documents' section within our online application.