Area Event Manager Volunteer Roles
Do you have a background in fundraising and a flair for persuasive writing? Are you looking for a purpose-driven role? Are you passionate about wildlife and nature?
Swan Lifeline is the oldest registered charity devoted entirely to the care of sick and injured swans in the Thames Valley and surrounding areas and has cared for over 30,000 sick and injured swans. We are based on the magical Island setting of Cuckoo Weir Island in Eton, Berkshire. Our board is currently facing the challenge of expanding our fundraising efforts to ensure we are able to continue to meet our mission and sustain our activities.
As Fundraising Manager (Volunteer), you will play a crucial role in securing funding that enables us to carry out our mission. You will gain valuable experience in the non -profit sector and contribute to the growth of a unique and valuable wildlife charity.
This is a volunteer position, we understand the importance of work-life balance and value your time. Your commitment can be tailored to fit your schedule. You’ll be working with a passionate and friendly group of trustees and while we all work hard, we learn lots and have fun doing it! This role involves engaging with donors, supporters, and the community to raise funds and increase awareness of our mission.
Please read the attachment for a person specification and Job description for more information.
Please send us A) a short cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and additionally B) a CV detailing your relevant experience.
Interviews are informal and in person or on Zoom.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Can you spare up to 3 hours a week visiting a client in their home for a cup of tea and a chat, help them get to an appointment or run an errand, or just be there to listen to them when they need a friendly ear. Companion Volunteers, provide companionship, emotional and practical support, respite for carers and telephone support to those living with a terminal or life limited illness or their carers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Smart Works
Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed. After visiting Smart Works, 69% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.
Smart Works Newcastle, operating as a licensee of Smart Works Charity, is led by a Board of passionate and dedicated trustees, who are responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the Smart e Works service across Newcastle and the North East.
More information about who we are can be found on our website.
About the opportunity
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Smart Works Newcastle Board of Trustees.
If appointed the trustee will help determine the strategic direction of Smart Works in Newcastle ensuring the plans also align with the Group Charity strategy. The Trustee will review, challenge and lead Smart Works Newcastle strategy plans to ensure decisions are commercially balanced.
You will appreciate the dynamics of Smart Works Newcastle clients and market and ensure the strategy and plan is pragmatic and also has the right amount of stretch so that the Centre can maximise targets and client experience.
The role will support the Centre Manager to develop and track the business plan and objectives and also adapt to ensure they meet the required targets. The trustee will have oversight of the fundraising plans and ensure they develop and grow the approach to maximise opportunities and build on events that work and meet commercial targets.
The trustee will ensure the strategy and plan adapt to change, where needed, and challenge the centre to develop ways of working that bring efficiency and effective approaches.
The time commitment is approx. a half a day every two weeks, but there will be occasions when more time is required during busy periods. The Strategy, Change and Commercial Trustee will be required to sit on relevant task force groups as and when their experience is relevant and attend (and prepare for) Board meetings every quarterly.
Please note, no previous trustee experience is required as a thorough induction and training programme will be provided. The trustee will also receive a board buddy for ongoing support.
Trustees are appointed to serve initially for three years, with the potential to be reappointed up to a further two terms (maximum nine years). This is a voluntary role, however out of pocket expenses can be reimbursed. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and a basic DBS check.
General Duties of a Smart Works Trustee
- Work with the Chair of the Board of Trustees to ensure the centre is well-run and governed effectively.
- Provide support to determine the strategic direction of the Centre.
- Advocate for the Centre, raising its profile and the awareness of the Smart Works service in the geographic area.
- Build strong working relationships with the Chair, fellow trustees, staff, volunteers and supporters.
- Work in a small team and tailor strong interpersonal and communication skills to all levels of seniority.
Personal Specification
The Strategy, Change and Commercial Trustee will likely have a background in strategy, change and cost optimisation and may have worked for organisations, as a consultant or independent contractor who is good at enabling change to drive improvement in efficiency and effectiveness. The Trustee will be great at planning and turning strategy into meaningful objectives the local team can work towards. They will forecast when the plan needs to change so that client and commercial targets are met.
The candidate will ideally bring experience of working with multiple organisations in the public and private sectors to provide insight and challenge. This will also bring best practice that Smart Works can use.
It is essential that all applicants believe in the mission of Smart Works and align with our core values, share a commitment to fairness and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion, acting at all times with honesty and integrity.
If you are up for the challenge and are seeking to give something back to the community in the North-East, then Smart Works Newcastle would love to hear from you.
Smart Works particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled candidates, men and women and candidates with lived experience of unemployment, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Smart Works.
How to Apply
Please visit our website or click "Apply Now" to find out more information - we can't wait to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Care4Calais is a volunteer run charity delivering essential aid and support to refugees living in France and the UK. We believe in a fair and tolerant British society and advocate for a welcoming and inclusive attitude towards refugees.
In northern France we operate year-round from Calais, providing warm clothing, bedding, food and assistance to refugees who live in appalling and dangerous conditions.
Across the UK we collect and distribute clothes, shoes, mobile phones and other essential items, as well as social support and interaction, including language lessons, sport and music workshops. We also help with vital access to legal, medical and educational services.
Due to rapid growth of our UK operations, we are currently looking for volunteers who will help us drive froward UK operations to achieve maximum impact and effectiveness.
Profile:
Strong interest in refugee and asylum work.
Hands on, operational, dynamic and enthusiastic
Team worker with good communication and people skills
Pragmatic with a strong willingness and drive to find solutions and to get things done
Capacity to inspire and sustain volunteer engagement
Organizational skills
Note: Appropriate training and support will be provided.
As a Regional Lead, you will act as a point of contact between volunteers and the Care4Calais UK Operations team. Working mainly via Facebook/Whatsapp groups, Google Drive, and Zoom, your primary function is to motivate, inspire and support volunteers to take actions. These actions include distributions of essential aid to asylum seekers, joining in and organising social activities, and befriending and supporting asylum seekers to access key services. You will be available to answer questions and provide support to volunteers, and to drive the group forward to achieve maximum impact and effectiveness.
In addition, you will represent Care4Calais in your region and support the team to identify and develop local partnerships. You will acquire an in-depth understanding of Care4Calais policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to for all local operations. You will also be responsible for keeping the UK operations team informed of activities in your area, as well as feeding back to your group any UK-wide information and updates, promoting strong communication, best practice sharing and rapid action.
Our guidance for groups document sets out the key objectives for UK regional groups, explaining the optimum way we should be working together as an organisation to achieve our goals in an organised and effective manner. This guidance was developed based on the experience of our teams on the ground and reflects current best practice. As a regional lead, you should familiarise yourself with this guidance and look to ensure that your group is operating according to its content.
Tasks:
Set-up:
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Request access to the ‘Care4Calais volunteer chat group’ and your regional group on Facebook.
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Ask admin to add you to the main whatsapp groups – Regional Lead Support group (optional) and the UK Hotels group. The former is for issues specific to regional leads and is for support, and the latter for all UK hotel leads.
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We highly recommend using a separate phone and sim card for Care4Calais; this allows you to switch off when you need to. You may also want to set up a specific Care4Calais Facebook account.
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Events, such as upcoming distributions or drop-ins, to keep everyone in the loop and encourage new volunteers to join in.
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Important updates that may affect the group, such as changes in government legislation, or new services that Care4Calais UK are offering.
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Posts to congratulate everyone on their hard work and keep them motivated!
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You should also keep an eye on the ‘Care4Calais volunteer chat group’. Sometimes people may post requests relevant to your area. We also receive requests from areas that don’t have a dedicated C4C group, but there may be an individual volunteer in that area - you can post in the volunteer group in case they can help.
Emails:
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Emails come through from various sources – via the Annie inbox (monitored by admin), from other charities or from other places.
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Emails are often requests for items for individuals in the area. If your group maintains a spreadsheet of requests, add these requests to the spreadsheet, place a post on Facebook (see above) or get in contact with a volunteer if you know someone in their specific area.
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If you are sent an email from the Annie inbox, don’t reply to the Annie email – reply to the email address that sent the original email to the Annie inbox.
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Keep on top of emails daily if possible.
Meetings:
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Host a meeting with the group
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Make sure this is advertised well in advance to increase the amount of people who attend.
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Write an agenda beforehand to ensure you remember to cover everything in the meeting.
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Ask someone to take minutes and post them on the facebook group after the meeting.
General volunteer support:
Another aspect of the regional lead role is ensuring volunteers feel well supported and can reach out to you if they ever need. If you think a volunteer is struggling or doesn’t feel integrated in the group, reach out to them. You need to be there for volunteers when they have questions and just be a friendly supportive face. If you feel a volunteer is dealing with some very sensitive cases that may call for extra support, RLs can, at their discretion, offer volunteers the opportunity to speak to an MSF counsellor.
Remember that the C4C UK Operations Team and Field Operations Coordinators are always here to help, just pop them a message if you have any questions and feel free to reach out to them for support!
Care4Calais is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment and
recognises that this is invaluable to our ability to serve the communities we support.
We therefore welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including
from Black, Asian and Minority-Ethnic communities, people from refugee and migrant
backgrounds, and people with lived experience of the UK immigration system. If you have
any questions about this or need additional support with the application process for any reason, please let us know.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an opportunity to lead the protection of the vital footpaths and rights of way network across the countryside of East Sussex and ensure walking in the natural environment is accessible to all.
You will coordinate a team of Local Footpath Wardens and will be responsible for assessing proposals affecting paths and for developing Ramblers' response to and comments on those proposals, liaising with Ramblers' central office and other stakeholders as necessary.
You will represent Ramblers' Sussex Area on rights of way issues with the local authority and at meetings and public events.
To undertake the role you will need to keep up to date with legal and policy information about paths and planning issues nationally as well as in your local area.
The skills required for the role are to be confident but diplomatic; able to understand complex rights of way and legal issues; be friendly and personable with the ability to influence; and good at presenting arguments in writing and in person.
The role will offer you the opportunity to use your existing networking skills; to develop new skills and knowledge in relation to rights of way issues; and to work with a small group of fellow volunteers to influence local policy.
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Are you an excellent people manager with the ability to inspire and nurture a fantastic team of volunteers who are committed to making a big difference in the lives of young people, then read on to hear more about this amazing opportunity!
About the Role
As our Volunteer Manager you will be an inspiring role model for our team of volunteers as you support them to champion an experience that encourages a positive impact in the lives of young people, giving them a sense of being able to make a real difference to our world. You will collaborate with our unit volunteers to maximise the opportunities and experiences of each setting, sharing best practice, inspiring education and motivation to all staff in all aspects of volunteering.
Why your role matters
This role is pivotal to achieving future success and long term charity goals and will focus on supporting youth volunteers to provide fun, educational and engaging meetings for our girls and young women. As volunteering lead we will rely on your expert capabilities to support and nurture our team of volunteers as you work in partnership to ensure they have everything they need to make their unit a success.
This exciting role offers plenty of variety with input into recruitment, facilitating meetings and arranging events and fun days out. In return this role promises a great sense of achievement as you meet new people, challenge yourself and have fun with a team of skilled and knowledgeable people.
About you
To achieve the greatest success in the role you will need excellent people skills with a natural ability to be supportive, open, approachable and have the ability to manage a variety of people.
You will be a great communicator, an expert listener, solution focused and innovative with ideas to support each setting. You will have the confidence to delegate and prioritise tasks to allow you to effectively manage your Youth Group Leaders recognising skills and development opportunities where possible. You will have the ability to manage your time efficiently and be able to deal with sensitive and confidential information.
It would be great if you …
Have some knowledge of Girlguiding, maybe you were a Brownie or Guide yourself once upon a time!
Although don’t worry if you haven’t as we provide immersive experience of unit visits, full training and mentoring to support you.
What we offer in return
Great opportunity to develop transferable skills that will be useful in other areas of your life and career, such as ….
- Effectively chairing meetings
- Knowledge of systems and data management
- Financial awareness and management
- People management
- We reimburse agreed expenses, so you are not out of pocket
- The opportunity to be part of a great support network with other Volunteer Managers and volunteers in your local area.
- Support from Girlguiding’s assistance programme, which will help you manage your personal wellbeing
- Training opportunities, including e-learning, face to face training and live online classrooms that you can do from home.
- Full support with our complaints procedure and support to help sort out problems or disagreements.
What we do
Our mission is to make a significant difference to the lives of girls and young women by creating an environment where they can develop their voice, build relationships, make lasting memories and unlock their potential by learning skills that will prepare them for the future.
Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. Our amazing volunteers inspire girls to find their voice and be their best. If you're looking to work with young people, gain voluntary experience or develop skills from first aid to fundraising, it's time to get involved. Volunteering is flexible and can be arranged to fit around a busy lifestyle. Our volunteers work directly with girls and young women ranging from 5-18 years old.
It's been over 100 years since Girlguiding was established, and our members are still pushing boundaries and achieving great things.
How to apply
If you would like to volunteer with us please submit an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement of no more than 1,000 words to tell us why you think you would be a good fit for this wonderful opportunity!
All applications must be received no later than 31 January 2023.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Can you spare up to 3 hours a week visiting a client in their home for a cup of tea and a chat, help them get to an appointment or run an errand, or just be there to listen to them when they need a friendly ear. Companion Volunteers, provide companionship, emotional and practical support, respite for carers and telephone support to those living with a terminal or life limited illness or their carers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic events assistant to join the team in our exciting new community space! Plateful Cafe is a recently established charity that seeks to help refugees in the surrounding area into employment within the food and hospitality sector.
We have opened a community cafe selling delicious Middle Eastern food! Our cafe is staffed by people with refugee status and experiences of forced migration who are being trained to work the food industry, as well as dedicated volunteers like you. We will be running regular community events and fundraisers for which we need a team of events assistants to help plan and run.
If you are passionate about being part of a community that celebrates a diversity of cultures and delicious food, this is your opportunity to make a difference and join us on our exciting journey with Plateful Cafe.
The role:
- Help organise monthly community dinners featuring three course meals from around the globe to enable the charity to engage with and attract donors.
- Help with running the dinner on the daywith tasks including welcoming the guests, serving food and drinks, take payments, setting up and clearing, etc.
- In a team plan and organise other events and fundraisers throughout the year, for example refugee week.
- Assist with applying for funds for events including securing raffle prizes, donations of ingredients, material needed, musicians and entertainment, etc.
- Work with the marketing volunteers, providing details of upcoming events for promotion; take pictures and quotes at the event.
Skills & Requirements:
- Prior experience of events planning and organisation
- A passion and keenness to engage in community-based work to support refugees and serve the local community
- Good organisation skills including: effective time management, punctuality and delegation of tasks.
- A flexible and proactive attitude to working
- Good responsiveness to emails/ text/ whatsapp
- Practical skills to help prepare and set-up the café for events
- Able to work well in a team and communicate effectively with the rest of the staff and visitors of the cafe
- A willingness to learn new skills
Desirable but not required:
- Prior experience working with refugees, people seeking asylum or other vulnerable groups
- Prior experience of involvement in charity fundraising events
Monthly community dinner times: 10-1pm (cooking); Afternoon: 1-5pm (preparing the hall); Evening: 6-10pm (running the dinner).
Travel costs reimbursed & free dinner.
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Community Initiatives & Events Volunteer
We’re looking for proactive volunteers who can get stuck into helping the Fundraising Team with developing fundraising activities.
Location: Dependent on campaign/initiative; mainly around Kent
Days: Ad-hoc to be agreed with Line Manager; events could include Christmas Lights Campaign, Christmas Tree Recycling Campaign, Hospitality Heroes
Time: Ad-hoc to be agreed with Line Manager and dependent on campaign/iniative
Role
As a Pot Collector and Leaflet Distribution Volunteer, you will play a vital role in maintaining ellenor's donation collection pots in the local area.
Key tasks may include:
- Introducing appropriate venues for different campaigns to Fundraising Team
- Identifying venues to Fundraising Team
- Flyer distribution to your local community (see Donation Pot and Leaflet Distribution Volunteer for full information)
- Christmas tree labelling at partner tree seller venues
- Identify collection pot locations (see Donation Pot and Leaflet Distribution Volunteer for full information)
Some key traits you will need as an Community Initiatives & Events Volunteer:
- Good communicator and relationship management skills
- Knowledge of ellenor's services and initiatives
- Vibrant and cheery character
- Passion for ellenor
What you will receive in return:
- Training will be provided, including health and safety
- Updates to ensure that volunteers are informed of ellenor services and initiatives
- Opportunity to meet new people and build friendships
- Being part of a fantastic volunteer group
- Raising money and the profile for an important local cause
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Can you spare up to 3 hours a week visiting a client in their home for a cup of tea and a chat, help them get to an appointment or run an errand, or just be there to listen to them when they need a friendly ear. Companion Volunteers, provide companionship, emotional and practical support, respite for carers and telephone support to those living with a terminal or life limited illness or their carers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Action Village India
Action Village India (AVI) is a small, UK-based charity that fundraises for Indian NGO partners to deliver programmes that will best assist the poorest and most marginalised sections of communities in rural India. AVI supports campaigns for social justice and equality on Gandhian principles of nonviolence.
You will be working hand-in-hand with a small and very agile team in the London office and as such the internship will be a fantastic opportunity to ground yourself in the basics of charity day-to-day administration, communication and event fundraising.
Working Information:
Location: London – Dalston Junction
Hours: 2 days per week plus attendance at WOMAD Festival 24-29th July 2024
Duration: 8-10 weeks. Internship to start early June (negotiable) and ending in the first week of August.
Starting date: 5th June 2024
Job Purpose:
This internship will focus on developing an exhibition for WOMAD festival that highlights the work on Action Village India, and support the team during the weekend of WOMAD festival.
The biggest fundraising event we hold every year is Madras Café, held at Womad Festival at the end of July. Madras Café began its life as a Chai and leaflet stall over 30 years ago to help educate people about Action Village India and the difficulties people in rural India faced; today it is an established festival institution serving delicious Indian food to over 4000 people over three days. The Action Village India team holds a stall in the Madras Café tent selling ethical products made in India, showcasing our exhibition, and informing people about Action Village India. In the run up to the festival you will work on the development of the exhibition. During the festival you will be working with the Events Intern and staff to ensure a successful running of the stall and the exhibition. You will need to be available in the set up and weekend of the festival – 24-29th July 2024.
Main duties and responsibilities:
1. WOMAD Exhibition Support
§ Attend meetings on the planning of the exhibition
§ Research into the theme of the exhibition
§ Support with preparing, designing, creating and installing the exhibition
2. Event Management
§ Support with event management as and when required
§ Work with AVI staff, trustees and volunteers at Womad Festival 24-29th July 2024
3. Office Support
- Helping with the day to day running of the office, including communication with enquirers and supporters and the online gift shop
- Assisting with the production and printing of leaflets, appeals and fundraising materials
- Assisting with the distribution of mailings; appeals, newsletter and membership
- Creating content for various social media platforms
4. General Responsibilities
§ Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices
- Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace
- Keep confidential any personal, private, or sensitive information
- Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post
- Get involved and pitch in where help is needed
Person Specification
§ Excellent communication skills face to face, on the phone and by email.
§ Ability to work alone and use own initiative to develop systems, deal with practical situations as they arise
§ IT skills and experience at a level that support email, database, social media and use of spreadsheets and graphic design skills such as for our newsletters (desirable)
§ Ability to stay focused and efficient in the face of changing priorities, and to deliver work in a timely manner
§ Commitment to the values and ethos of AVI
§ Ability to work well in a team with a flexible approach
§ An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
§ Keen interest in international development, events and fundraising
§ Proactive, creative and enthusiastic
§ Desire to learn, develop and advance personal career prospects
§ Knowledge of rural development in India (desirable)
Terms of Internship:
This is a voluntary position. Action Village India will cover travel expenses (from within London) to the office in Dalston and lunch costs for days worked in the office (up to £10 a day – if travel costs are higher, this can be discussed). All expenses must be itemised, and receipts provided. The cost of your Womad ticket and travel will be covered.
Accessibility:
We would like to offer our sincere regrets that due to the location of our office this position isn’t suitable for anyone with additional accessibility needs. The Action Village India is on the second floor with a narrow staircase and no lift. If this situation changes in the future, we will update the information to our vacancies.
If you have accessibility requirements and are still interested in an internship with Action Village India please get in touch for a chat. We are open to discussing a full Work From Home internship if at all possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community.
We are looking to recruit an Activities Organiser for the Cambridge, Newmarket and Ely Group, specifically covering the South Peterborough area. As our local group Activities Organiser you’ll play a crucial role in developing and planning activities and events with your local group. You’ll be responsible for creating and coordinating an annual calendar of events and making sure they’re run safely and effectively to make the most impact. You’ll take a lead role at events on the day and inspire your fellow volunteers to get involved.
In this role you’ll be able to develop your organisation, communication, administration and negotiation skills.
Time commitment
We estimate this role will need around 2 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers.
You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services.
You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the local area the group to carry out this role.
Apply
1. Read through the role description carefully
2.Please apply online
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Mind Axis is hiring!
Job Title: Volunteer Events Assistant (x1 for Redbridge or Hackney-based sessions)
Time Commitment: 15 hours/month
Start Date: April/May 2024
End Date: December 2024 (3-month probation period)
We are a social enterprise dedicated to enhancing mental wellbeing. Our flagship service is The Teashop, which brings small groups of community members together to foster their mental wellbeing through an enjoyable activity with known mental health benefits, over a cup of tea.
Job Description:
As a Volunteer Events Assistant, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our mission by supporting in-person Teashop sessions. Each session brings together groups of up to 15 adults experiencing mild-to-moderate mental health symptoms, providing them with an enjoyable activity and an opportunity for connection in a supportive environment. We’ve offered dog therapy, art-making, yoga, and wellness discussions in the past.
Responsibilities:
- Create Eventbrite/Facebook/Instagram ads to draw new participants to future sessions.
- Assist with the setup and logistics of sessions for The Teashop service
- Travel to and support Teashop sessions by helping with materials, taking photos, and managing sign-in procedures, typically two sessions per month during weekends.
- Create engaging social media content to promote The Teashop sessions and build community awareness.
- If required, provide mental health first aid support by signposting and offering assistance to attendees in need.
- Collect feedback at the end of each session and input it into Excel spreadsheets.
Essential Criteria:
- 18+ years old
- Completed A-levels or equivalent
- Must possess a valid DBS check or be willing to have it done
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively during sessions
- Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for engaging with diverse communities
- Availability to volunteer two weekend days per month for in-person sessions
- Ability to travel to session locations within the designated area
- Proficiency in basic computer skills for data entry and social media management.
Desirable criteria:
- An undergraduate degree (BSc/BA)
- A valid driver's license and licensed vehicle to help transport materials
- Experience in customer service/administrative role
- Experience with working with people with mental health conditions
- Experience in social media and/or graphic design skills
Benefits:
Volunteer Events Assistants will receive:
- Compensation for travel expenses incurred going to sessions
- Opportunity to receive Mental Health First Aid training
- Gain valuable experience in event management and community engagement within the mental health sector
Application deadline: 12pm GMT on Friday 5 April. We will invite successful applicants for a Zoom interview on Monday April 8th/Tuesday April 9th.
If you haven't heard from us by April 12, your application was not successful at this time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Who are we?
At CPRE London we campaign to save and promote green spaces in Greater London and make London a better, greener and healthier place for everyone to live in, work in and enjoy.
We are part of the national network of CPRE, the countryside charity.
What will you be doing?
We are currently seeking individuals with event management skills and with a passion for environmental conservation to join our team.
An event volunteer will help CPRE with the work involving multiple events, including the "Urban Tree Festival" and "London Rivers Week".
Successful candidates will get the opportunity to participate in a range of fun and interesting events across May and June.
Key Areas of Responsibilities:
- Supporting event design to help the public engage with the importance and value of London's trees and rivers and potentially be inspired to get involved in green volunteering
- Developing systems and arrangements to help things run smoothly
- Supporting monitoring event impact / gathering feedback from participants
- Events follow-up to help maximise event legacy
What are we looking for?
- Excellent organisational skills
- Some prior events organisation experience (may be voluntary)
- Experience using Eventbrite.
- Strong communication skills
- Creative thinking and problem-solving attitude
- Knowledge of and a keen interest in environmental issues
- A self motivated person who can work independently and drives initiatives
- Have access to a computer and the internet at home and be confident using them
What difference will you make?
- Use your skills to help our charity and make a positive difference in London’s green spaces
- Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
- Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience
- We can give you a reference for your future work or volunteering
- Get involved with social events and workshops on a local and national level, including the annual CPRE conference
- The opportunity to attend a volunteer induction run by CPRE’s national office
- We provide out-of-pocket travel expense
Before you apply
Please apply by sending a CV and covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Smart Works
Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed. After visiting Smart Works, 69% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.
Smart Works Leeds, operating as a licensee of Smart Works Charity, is led by a Board of passionate and dedicated trustees, who are responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the Smart Works service across Yorkshire.
More information about who we are can be found on our website.
About the opportunity
The Smart Works Leeds Board of Trustees consists of: Chair, Treasurer, People, Wardrobe & Property, Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships, Events, and Communications & Media Trustees.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Smart Works Leeds Board of Trustees. The newly created Ambassador & Volunteer Trustee will lead on two fundamental activities at the Centre:
- Ambassadors: Smart Works Leeds currently has one Ambassador. The Board is looking to grow our ambassador community. The position will help identify, onboard and work with the team of Smart Works Leeds Ambassadors to raise the profile of the Charity across the Yorkshire region.
- Volunteers: Smart Works is powered by a community of skilled volunteers who use their time, talents and kindness to help our clients. The position will oversee volunteer management and engagement for Smart Works Leeds and will work closely with the staff team to keep the volunteer community motivated and engaged in the charity’s mission.
If you have valuable experience and skills to contribute to the Smart Works mission and would like to use your professional experience for good, we would love to hear from you.
General Duties of a Smart Works Trustee
- Work with the Chair of the Board of Trustees to ensure the centre is well-run and governed effectively.
- Provide support to determine the strategic direction of the Centre.
- Advocate for the Centre, raising its profile and the awareness of the Smart Works service in the geographic area.
- Build strong working relationships with the Chair, fellow trustees, staff, volunteers and supporters.
- Work in a small team and tailor strong interpersonal and communication skills to all levels of seniority.
Personal Specification
The successful Ambassador and Volunteer Lead Trustee will have excellent interpersonal skills and stakeholder management experience.
They will use their skills and experience to attract, utilise and maximise the Ambassadors for Smart Works Leeds and they will nurture, coordinate and motivate the Smart Works Leeds volunteer community.
As this is a voluntary, unpaid role it requires a self-starting and proactive approach with the capacity and time to challenge, engage and contribute to the work of the Board in a positive manner.
It is essential that all applicants believe in the mission of Smart Works and align with our core values, share a commitment to fairness and to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion, acting at all times with honesty and integrity.
If you possess the relevant experience and are seeking to give something back to the community in Yorkshire, then we would love to hear from you. Please note, you do not need to have previous experience of sitting on a board to join us although it would be an advantage.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled candidates, and candidates with lived experience of unemployment, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Smart Works.
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