Advice Volunteer Volunteer Roles in Nottingham

Single Parents Support and Advice Services is a Charitable Incorporated Company with over 35000 members UK wide. 

Our charity founder and director, Nicola Booth, took the initiative to set up SPSAS in 2012, with the purpose to reduce isolation, loneliness, and to promote equal and fair treatment amongst Single Parents and their Children. We also aim to help, advise and support single / lone parents by giving them access to support and services that they normally would not be able to access for varied reasons. We try to eliminate the stigma attached to being a single parent in society, within all ethnicities across the UK. 

Our charity runs solely on donations and all members of our charity, including the director are currently working on a non-paid voluntary basis. Despite these hurdles, we feel we have made a positive impact with our services. 

We are looking for a solicitor or barrister to occasionally supervise our legal student advisors currentlystudying LPC/BPC. The role is based remotely

Key Responsibilities:

Your duties will include, but are not limited to, will include the supervision of students carrying out legal work, including some legal advice activity, 

Essential

·Be a qualified solicitor/barrister with experience of family law and various other laws;

·Have a valid practice certificate 

·Commitat least 1 day a week for a minimum 3-month period

·Have an enthusiasm for working with students;

·Have proven networking and public speaking skills;

·Be dedicated to providing a stimulating learning environment for students;

·Have a demonstrable commitment to pro bono, ideally through pro bono work or volunteering;

·Have an understanding of and commitment to the roles of both clinics and pro bono in the provision of legal services;

·Have excellent organisational and management skills;

·Have excellent verbal and written skills and ability to convey complex information in an accessible way;

·Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines ;

·Be able to prioritise tasks;

·Be able to work as part of a team;

·Be able to use computer and information technology;

·Demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative and motivation

We hope we have caught your interest and very much appreciate it if you would agree to become a volunteer for SPSAS.

Could you be a Volunteer MindSpace Walk leader?

“Friendly, Welcoming, Great listener” – Are they words people often use to describe you?

Do you live in Derby? Are you passionate about helping people?

Could you help to lead our friendly and informal MindSpace group on a Monday afternoon in Derby?

Are you organised, work well in a team and feel confident to take the lead?

Would you love to be part of our growing Derbyshire Mind Volunteers Network?

We are expanding our MindSpace network of Community Volunteers so if you are a reliable and friendly person who is passionate about supporting their community and is interested in helping to lead a local walk with Derbyshire Mind then we would really love to hear from you!

As a valued Derbyshire Mind volunteer, we would provide you with all the necessary training and support to lead the MindSpace walk together with our other Walk Leader volunteers, and help you to make a real difference to people in your local community experiencing mental health challenges.

The Role

Role: Community Volunteer (MindSpace Walk Leader)

Hours: Minimum 1 walk per month,

Salary: Volunteer role with expenses paid

Location: Sinfin Moor Park, Derby

Taster session / Informal interview Date: TBC

Potential Training date: TBC

Number of Roles Available: 3 volunteers

These MindSpace Walk and Talk groups will take place on Monday afternoons, fortnightly, at Sinfin Moor Park. We are therefore looking for volunteers to be available on alternate Monday afternoons from 12.45pm till 2.30pm. If we successfully recruit 4 volunteers, then you will be on the Rota at least once a month.

About MindSpace:

We know that spending time in green space such as going for a stroll in a local park with a friendly and understanding group of people can really benefit both mental and physical wellbeing.

Derbyshire Mind’s MindSpace walks are informal community walk and talks in local parks and cafes. They are designed to provide a supportive and empathetic listening group to those that may need it, while benefiting from getting out of the house and into the fresh air and abundant nature we have around us. MindSpace is a non-judgemental safe space for attendees to talk about their mental wellbeing struggles or experiences with our caring and empathetic volunteers.

The walks are not vigorous walks, more a relaxed pace whilst we walk, talk and listen. The walk leaders ensure that every participant is asked how they are and how they are feeling. We make sure that all participants at MindSpace have the opportunity to express their feelings and don’t go away feeling unheard. Although the group is informal and flexible to suit the needs of the group, there sometimes will be some difficult or emotional conversations.

Main Purpose of the Role:

The main purpose of the MindSpace Walk Leader role is to facilitate the welcoming feel and overall success of Derbyshire Mind’s MindSpace walks in Derby by:

• Providing a warm, friendly and non-judgemental presence in the group
• Initiating a relaxed walk around the local park always together with a second fellow MindSpace volunteer
• Supporting group attendees by being a good listener and a generally a friendly person to chat with
• Checking in with all attendees of the group and asking them how they are doing
• Being the point of contact for all other Walk Leaders, including coordination of the volunteer rota
• Proactively seeking support from the Mental Wellbeing Services Coordinator if any problems or issues occur with the group, walk, or rota.
• Contacting the Mental Wellbeing Services Coordinator by phone call or text after each walk to let them know how it went
• By being a positive ambassador for Derbyshire Mind

For the full list of responsibilities, please read the role description

If you’re short on time but want to make a big difference to us, please take a minute to follow us on social media and share a post with a friend:

· Facebook @Signpoststockport

· Instagram @signpostcarers

· Twitter @Signpost_Stock

· LinkedIn Signpost Stockport for Carers

Signpost is a local charity based in the Heatons Centre, Heaton Moor. For over 30 years we have been working to improve the quality of life for carers in Stockport through: counselling, benefits help, emotional support, practical advice, ‘signposting’ to other organisations, social opportunities and access to our Connecting Carers Card. In 2022, we were announced ‘Best not for Profit Organisation’ at the Stockport Business Awards. As a small charity we rely on social media and supporters to spread our message. Thank you so much, we really appreciate it.

If you have a bit more time, please have a look at our other opportunities or fill in an application form.

This is an exciting ans interesting volunteer role. You will receive excellent training and you will have the chance to be mentored in police custody before you go it alone.

There are 7 custody suites Margate, Folkestone, Canterbury, Medway, Tonbridge, North Kent (Gravesend) and Maidstone. You can choose which custody suite you want to support, however in an emergency you can always of course say no, you are a volunteer.

You will be supporting young peeople and older vulnerable people while they are in police custody, it is always interesting, sometimes it is sometimes sad, but as a volunteer you will always bring some light and support into, what can be, a very dark time for the detainee.

If this appeals to you, we look forward to hearing from you.

We are seeking passionate and empathetic individuals to join our team as a volunteer Been There mentor. In this online chat-based role, you will have the unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of people struggling with body image issues.

In return, you have the chance to:

• Use your experience to benefit and support someone else
• Make a difference in someone’s life and contribute to changing the current epidemic of body image issues in our society
• Deepen your understanding and skill base with our in-house training course, partnered with The Body Image Treatment Clinic 
• Build your communication and interpersonal skills
• Gain confidence and leadership skills
• Share your personal experiences to help others in need
• Flexible working hours
• Attend virtual meetups with other mentors and experts for support and discussion opportunities
• Enjoy being part of the Been There community, and become part of Been There’s incredible journey.

Our requirements:

All mentors must have had personal experience with body image issues, and are now in a position where they feel able to support someone else through their own.

Alongside this, we need you to:

• be over 25 years of age
• be able to complete around 6-8 hours of online training and assessment 
• successfully undergo all necessary safeguarding checks including DBS and personal references
• agree to Been There’s confidentiality and privacy policy guidelines
• be able to commit to a minimum of six months volunteering with Been There
• have access to a quiet and private environment to complete your online training and deliver one-to-one mentoring sessions (for 1-3 hours per week).
• have a secure internet/data connection in order to access the Been There app

If you are interested in joining our amazing and growing family, then you can apply via our app.

You can contact us via our web page or any of our socials if you need more information.

The Positive Voices Programme consists of a team of volunteers who provide information talks and sessions in education, corporate, public sector and other audiences about their personal experiences of living with HIV. The aim is to provide a personal perspective on what it is like to live with HIV whilst also encouraging better understanding of HIV, dispelling myths and reinforcing HIV prevention messages.

Here For You

Conflict-related sexual violence (rape, sexual slavery, forced prostitution, forced pregnancy, forced abortion, enforced sterilization and forced marriage) constitutes one of the main risks for civilians in areas of armed conflicts. Despite its far-reaching consequences for the survivors, who remain widely marginalized, physically and mentally traumatized, and for concerned communities, the phenomena is still largely unaddressed. As conflict-related sexual violence takes place in countries under armed-conflict with little to no institutional support for survivors while most of them are isolated, survivors generally fail to access help (health-related and legal). Information about the phenomena is further difficult to access for survivors, spread into various complicated websites often exclusively in English.

Here For You is mainly constituted of a website designed to be highly inclusive, notably targeting all genders, and easily accessible. For the first time, it gathers in one place key information on conflict-related sexual violence addressed to survivors, who are able to choose their country and language, to then access a list of structures and initiatives implemented around them, with their description. Here For You therefore represents a bridge between local organisations and marginalized survivors. More general explanations and advice are also proposed, aiming to tackle feelings like guilt and isolation, and answer common questions.

LEGAL

• Provide legal support and advice regarding the registration of the organisation, the development of the website, and to legally diffuse it to some countries (expertise in law relative to data protection and international censorship particularly required)

• Volunteer 2 hours per week remotely

Beyond Reflections is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation supporting trans, non-binary and gender questioning adults, as well as their friends, families and allies in England and Wales. Our mission is to deliver world-class mental well-being support to the trans+ community, allowing them to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and empowering them to navigate challenges, build resilience, and make healthy decisions about their future.

We believe that acceptance and education are cornerstones in creating an accepting society where everyone can express themselves however they choose. This is why we also deliver support to family members, friends, and other allies, as well as training for organisations.

Our members are at the heart of all we do and every decision we make.

We are seeking a volunteer Treasurer who will share our vision and values, and help us develop and enhance our financial management as we seek to grow over the next few years.  

As our treasurer, in collaboration with our Chief Executive, you will be our lead finance trustee, advising and supporting the Board and staff team to ensure that we are effectively managing and monitoring our financial sustainability and risk, enhancing our current systems as we expand, and delivering on statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.

Main Duties of a Trustee (as listed by the Charity Commission)

 · Ensure the charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit

· Comply with the charity governing document and the law

· Act in the charity’s best interests

· Manage the charity’s resources responsibly

· Act with reasonable care and skill

· Ensure the charity is accountable

Main responsibilities

· Oversee the financial affairs of the organisation and ensure they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice.

· Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place.

· Monitor and report on the financial health of the organisation.

· Oversee the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and examinations

You will also support the staff team with your expertise and advice. You will be expected to attend quarterly board and sub-committee meetings and our annual general meeting, as well as occasional training sessions.  Time commitment can be from 2-10 hours per month, depending on what is required at any given time.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those who are underrepresented on charity boards. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for our trustees, staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries.

The Role

We are looking for volunteers to join our Information team. Open Monday to Thursday 10.00am to 2.00pm, we provide independent, impartial and confidential information and support to older people, and their friends, families and carers.

You will be responding to client enquiries that have already been logged on our client management system. You will have the opportunity to research the enquiry, access our resources and confer with colleagues before responding to the client either by phone or email. A basic knowledge of older people’s issues would be helpful. Training is provided. 

Typical enquiries include, but are not exclusive to:

• Finding local tradespeople, such as gardeners or a handyperson
• Signposting to other Age Concern Hampshire services
• Signposting to local community groups and services, social groups
• Staying safe around the home, such as personal alarms
• Finding help around the home, such as a carer or cleaner

There are typically two or three volunteers each day (Monday to Thursday), who are supported by an Information Service Coordinator. A regular weekly commitment is required for one day a week (10.00am to 2.00pm). You are free to select which day of the week you would like to volunteer. It is understood that holidays will be taken.

You will be required to undertake regular training/reading to keep up-to-date with the latest practices and guidance, and attend team meetings (held via Zoom). A DBS check will also be required.

Skills

To be an Information Volunteer, we are looking for someone who is:

• An excellent communicator, both in writing and orally (over the phone)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to review and extract relevant information
• Good IT skills, Emails and using the internet
• Understanding
• Friendly

What is in it for you?

• Becoming part of a friendly and dedicated team
• Supporting a local independent charity
• Meeting people and making new friends
• Improving and learning new skills
• Enjoying new experiences
• References for your CV

It is an exciting time to be involved in Scouting, as we develop and progress our Skills for Life strategy, in order to prepare better futures and deliver skills for life to young people who want to access Scouting. 

The County Lead Volunteer (County Commissioner) role is an important UK Headquarters appointment within the England Team, responsible for providing inspirational and effective leadership for one of the 60 English Counties.  As County Lead Volunteer (County Commissioner) you will take the lead for implementing our 2018-25 strategy with your team of 18 District Commissioners and ensuring they feel motivated and supported to lead the Scout Groups in their Districts to success.

As a County Lead Volunteer you will be able to really develop and hone your leadership skills by managing teams of remote volunteers across the breadth of Hertfordshire. Leading and managing volunteers provides so much more opportunity and experiences than with employees, what you can gain by doing this really well can be a great asset for your professional life as well as in Scouts. The issues and challenges that you find ways to tackle will stretch you as an individual and as a leader and you’ll find yourself discovering new things that you are capable of achieving.

If you get a kick out of seeing things happen, achieving success and making a positive impact to a wide audience then the County Lead Volunteer role definitely provides all of that. In this role you will get to see the difference that Scouts makes to so many young people’s lives across a large area, helping them developing skills for life, fostering friendships and providing so many incredible and unforgettable experiences.

Baby & Me Volunteer - Merseyside and Cheshire

“We all want our pregnancy to be a positive experience, but it can be difficult and we can all struggle”

Do you have lived experience of facing a pregnancy challenge and would like the opportunity to support others during their pregnancy?

The volunteer role involves six Koala Northwest online training sessions, one day per week and the opportunity to gain a formal qualification in Peer Support Theory and Practice. The training is comprehensive and has had positive feedback.

“The volunteer training so far has been great, it’s been lovely to virtually meet the other volunteers, everyone seems friendly and welcoming, and I’m excited about making a difference to families’ lives in a positive way. So far, I have learnt a lot about tobacco use in pregnancy which I had very limited knowledge on, it’s opened my eyes about lots of different barriers some families experience. I’ve also had a broader understanding of Aces and poverty in pregnancy”

All volunteer support offered as part of this role is over the phone, so this is a home-based volunteer role with volunteers based in Merseyside or Cheshire.

Our volunteers will be there to offer an understanding, listening ear and emotional support to families on their pregnancy journey.

Volunteering can change a family's life and 1-2 hours per week can make such a huge difference.

Volunteers must live in Merseyside or Cheshire.

Help us build a world where no animal suffers for science.

At FRAME, we’re working hard to educate future scientists by producing resources around animal use in science and opportunities to replace them. As a result, we’re putting together a group of people to form an education working group to review resources as they’re produced from school age up to PhD level. You’d be involved in reviewing a resource then sharing your feedback, informing us of whether the resource achieves its intended purpose and how it could be improved.

Right now we're looking for these types of people:

• students aged 16-17 with an interest in studying biology
• students studying a biology based subject at university
• science lecturers or teachers who teach students ages 14-18

At 1 – 2 hours of volunteering a month, this role would be perfect for people who want to expand on their understanding of animal replacement in science, while contributing to a world where scientific progress doesn’t come at the cost of animal suffering.

Here For You

Conflict-related sexual violence (rape, sexual slavery, forced prostitution, forced pregnancy, forced abortion, enforced sterilization and forced marriage) constitutes one of the main risks for civilians in areas of armed conflicts. Despite its far-reaching consequences for the survivors, who remain widely marginalized, physically and mentally traumatized, and for concerned communities, the phenomena is still largely unaddressed. As conflict-related sexual violence takes place in countries under armed-conflict with little to no institutional support for survivors while most of them are isolated, survivors generally fail to access help (health-related and legal). Information about the phenomena is further difficult to access for survivors, spread into various complicated websites often exclusively in English.

Here For You is mainly constituted of a website designed to be highly inclusive, notably targeting all genders, and easily accessible. For the first time, it gathers in one place key information on conflict-related sexual violence addressed to survivors, who are able to choose their country and language, to then access a list of structures and initiatives implemented around them, with their description. Here For You therefore represents a bridge between local organisations and marginalized survivors. More general explanations and advice are also proposed, aiming to tackle feelings like guilt and isolation, and answer common questions.

PSYCHOLOGY

• Contribute to the development of the content of the website by providing insights on survivors of conflict-related sexual violence’s experience, needs and behaviour (expertise in the subject and psychology background required).

• Volunteer 3 hours per week remotely

Our Mission Statement

Disability Nottinghamshire is a registered charity promoting the independence and choice of all persons with disabilities and impairments within the Nottinghamshire County Council area (excluding Nottingham City). We provide free, confidential and impartial information, advice and advocacy in respect of any aspect of disability to people with disabilities and impairments, their carers, friends and families as well as professionals and students. Our service is provided by people who either have a disability or personal experience of disability.

Role Title: Volunteer Welfare Benefits Advisor

Hours of volunteering: Our advice service (phone line and appointments) runs on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays from 10am – 2pm, availability on at least one of these days is desirable.  

Responsible to: Volunteer and Friendship Coordinator and the Board of Trustee Directors.

General Description: 

Our dedicated advice line is open on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10am – 2pm. We provide information and advice on any aspect of disability or caring including, but not limited to, benefits, blue badges, employment, access and accessibility, holiday, community services, welfare rights and much more! 

Welfare Benefit Advisor volunteers work to empower people to make informed decisions about their life through: 

• Providing free, impartial, and confidential welfare benefits advice to clients.

• Improving access to information and benefits.

• Providing support and information to people in need. 

Key tasks and responsibilities: 

• Provide support and welfare benefits advice via digital and telephone advice, assist with form filling to individual people via face-to-face appointments and drop-in surgeries/outreach. 

• Contribute to the development of the service including how digital advice is delivered. 

• Provide support with appeals advice and the process. 

• Signpost where applicable. 

• Maintain accurate records and statistics. 

• Attend and contribute to regular team meetings and Disability Nottinghamshire. 

• Act as an effective team member by working co-operatively and promoting mutual respect among all colleagues. 

• Participate in training and development as required. 

• Understand and promote Disability Nottinghamshire’s Equal Opportunities Policy. 

• Comply with health and safety regulations.

• Ensure that all work is carried in accordance with relevant legislation and Disability Nottinghamshire’s policies and procedures.

Person specification: 

Some experience of the following would be desirable: 

• Good communication / listening skills. 

• Excellent telephone manner. 

• Empathy and compassion. 

• Ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Awareness of disability issues and welfare rights work. 

• Awareness of the welfare benefits system and issues surrounding welfare issues, especially around disabled people, and their carers. 

• Ability to navigate a diverse workload and individual casework. 

• A willingness to follow and develop agreed procedures. 

• Ability to use aspects of Microsoft Office. 

• An understanding and commitment to equality and diversity and to the aims and principles of Disability Nottinghamshire.

• Knowledge and commitment of the social model of disability. 

• No previous volunteering experience is required, we will provide full training, mentoring and regular support.