Board Member With Policy Skills Volunteer Roles
Would you like the opportunity to join the Board of a housing association whose purpose is to work with a co-operative ethos to help people & their communities to flourish?
Co-op Homes (CHS) is a housing association which owns some 300 properties across London and the South East. We're also a managing agent for 30 other community housing organisations and housing co-ops, providing services to over 2,000 residents. Our unique proposition lies in our ability to provide expert housing management services to housing co-operatives and other small, resident-led housing organisations, enabling them to maintain their autonomy.
Board member opportunities
CHS is governed by a Board of Management made up of paid members who meet regularly throughout the year to direct policy and make major decisions on housing matters. The Board is also responsible for ensuring that we are managed efficiently, effectively and in line with the requirements of the law, regulatory bodies, best practice and value for money.
We have an active Board, currently made up of five members, bringing a variety of skills and backgrounds. Our Chair has been in the role since 2021 and we appointed a new Managing Director within the last year.
We are now looking to recruit two new board members. One who can bring strategic finance expertise and another with building asset management experience.
- Strategic finance: As a provider, we offer a unique set of services that have particular challenges. We are looking for an experienced senior finance professional to help us balance the risks and benefits involved in relation to our portfolio and scrutinise our finances strategically for the longer term.
- Building asset management: We are looking for expertise in property management. This will include repairs and maintenance, health and safety legislation and regulations, strategic asset management and decarbonisation.
We would very much welcome applications from people who combine relevant expertise with lived experience of social housing or experience of living in a housing co-operative, as we know you would bring a unique insight to the role. For the same reason we would also welcome applications from minority groups.
As a board member at CHS, you’ll have the satisfaction of joining a dynamic organisation passionate about making a lasting difference to lives and communities. We are looking for people who share our vision and values. Previous board experience is not required.
How to apply
Eastside People is supporting Co-op Homes in the recruitment for this role. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter, which should indicate why you are interested in applying for a Board member role and how you meet the role requirements.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can make the application process work for you.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 24 May. Online shortlisting interviews will take place the next couple of weeks. Face-to-face interviews with the recruitment panel at CHS will take place on Thursday, 13 June 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For over seventy years the Osteopathic Foundation (initially the Osteopathic Education Foundation) has been supporting osteopathic education, research, and development. We fund research and education activities through our grant-giving programmes. Since 2000, we have distributed over £1 million of support to advance osteopathic practice for public benefit.
We are seeking new Board members to sit on the Board of the Osteopathic Foundation. The Board meets quarterly online/in person to approve grants, monitor investment performance and report on activities. Please see the attached role specification for full details of the responsibilities.
We are looking for potential Board members with broad experience and a practical attitude. A proven track record in one or more of the following would also be helpful, especially in relation to charities: finances, business acumen, legal management, and/or fundraising. Osteopathic or medical experience is not a prerequisite for this role, but curiosity and self-awareness are.
Interviews will likely take place in early June. If you are interested in this opportunity to shape the development of UK osteopathy, please submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how you meet the role specifications by close of business on Friday 17th May.
Who We Are:
The Osteopathic Foundation is a registered charity which raises and administers funds in support of all aspects of UK Osteopathic development, education, research, promotion and practice for the benefit of public health, in the main through the provision of grants, as well as support for undergraduate and postgraduate education. Founded originally some seventy years ago as the Osteopathic Education Foundation, the oF works under the stewardship of the Institute of Osteopathy, the professional association for UK osteopaths.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are recruiting into a new Lay Advisory Board made up of people with personal experience of living with a brain tumour or a close friend or family member.
- You will work in parallel to our main Scientific Advisory Board, made up of International researchers with expertise in brain tumour biology, oncologists and genetic specialists.
- You will be asked to read through and discuss the lay (plain English) sections of selected applications we receive for funding and provide feedback.
- You could also take part in interview panels for our fellowship schemes and ask questions relevant for brain tumour patients and their families
We are looking for people who are organised, reliable and confident in reading over and understanding sometimes complex documents.
- Good communication skills and confidence in speaking as part of a group.
- Willingness to advocate for the needs of the whole brain tumour community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join the YMCA Doncaster Board as a trustee and be the driving force behind transforming young lives.
Just as our dedicated frontline employees empower young people every day, we need brilliant individuals like you to shape the path from behind the scenes.
As a trustee, you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding our rich history and ensuring a vibrant future. We are looking for dedicated and purpose-driven individuals to support us on our mission.
You’ll bring your professional skills to help us assess our performance, identify opportunities for growth and be part of a board team which holds the organisation to account to ensure we deliver for young people.
Our board addresses critical areas such as risk, finance, quality, strategy, and policy through the lens of always doing what's right for the youth of Doncaster.
Age is no barrier – we embrace both seasoned trustees and those seeking a journey of professional development.
We actively seek diversity, inviting individuals from public, private, or voluntary sectors and across various social backgrounds. If you bring strategic knowledge in areas like building development, housing regulation, youth work, fundraising, or finance, we want to hear from you.
Joining us opens doors to connect with trustees worldwide and a chance to shape services that genuinely impact young lives.
Take a step to becoming a part of our dynamic team today and truly making a difference.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are currently seeking to appoint new Board members to join the International Board of Amnesty International. As a Board member, you are a committed individual who will bring your expertise and skills to help us deliver our ambitious strategy and advance our mission and vision of a world in which every person enjoys freedom, equality and justice.
Ours is an active organisation made up of inspiring and dedicated volunteers from all walks of life who bring a wealth of expertise and experience to the organization and are passionate about defending human rights. International Board members serve as essential leaders and decision-makers and play a pivotal role in ensuring effective organizational management, long-term impact and success.
We would like to hear from candidates from a variety of professional backgrounds and with particular experience in global governance. The role of International Board member is modestly remunerated and expenses for travel on Amnesty business are reimbursed.
There are currently International Board members from Australia, Germany, Malaysia, Mexico and New Zealand. Interested individuals resident in any of these five countries are not eligible to apply this year.
For more information about the International Board please visit: https://www.amnesty.org/en/about-us/international-board/
PROFILE
We are looking for ONE suitably qualified and motivated International Board Members with the following competencies:
-Governance in other international organisations
To succeed in this role you will have a proven track record in either a senior executive management or governance role within a commercial or non-profit international organisation. Experience in the non-profit sector is welcomed but not essential.
Essential global governance skills:
-Global Perspective: Demonstrates understanding of global trends, including Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) trends relevant to the organization's mission. These trends encompass a wide range of topics including climate change mitigation, promoting workforce and board equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), human rights and good governance critical to ensuring the responsible development and ethical use and transparency of artificial intelligence technology.
-Strategic leadership and execution: Demonstrated experience of successfully implementing organizational strategies in organizations of similar scale and complexity as Amnesty International. Proven track record of ensuring alignment between Board and management for optimal organisational performance, ideally in a Trustee, Board member or senior leadership role.
-Legal and regulatory compliance: Proficient in ensuring the organization's adherence to legal requirements. Experience of working with international organisations to implement policies and standards needed to strengthen governance and accountability.
-Risk management: Comprehensive grasp of the financial, operational and ESG risks linked to organizations with a presence in multiple locations.
-Ethical leadership: Commitment to promoting and enabling principled and value driven leadership, operating with integrity, openness, transparency and accountability.
-Cross-cultural competence: Ability to navigate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Demonstrates a proactive commitment to fostering EDI.
-Diplomacy: Strong diplomatic skills to represent the organisation effectively in international settings. Provides an independent perspective gained from working in other international organisations to positively challenge the organization.
WHAT'S INVOLVED?
The International Board is made up of nine members including the International Treasurer, who are elected to office for a three-year term with a maximum of two consecutive terms by the Global Assembly, Amnesty International's highest governing body.
As an International Board member you will play a key role in setting and monitoring the strategic direction of Amnesty International and ensuring the organization lives up to its shared vision, aims, and values.
For a detailed role and person description please view the attachment at the bottom of the page.
Key governance responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Ensuring Amnesty International complies with its governing documents (the Articles of Association), UK company law, charity law, the Amnesty International Statute any other relevant legislation or regulations;
-Providing high-quality, independent fiduciary oversight of Amnesty International's financial resources;
-Discharging responsibility for strategic leadership, accountability for managing institutional risks, whether financial, operational, reputational, environmental, sector-related or legal;
-Ensuring transparency and accountability and actively holding International Secretariat management to account for delivering the organization's strategy;
-Appointing and supporting the Secretary General and monitoring their performance;
-Acting as a responsible employer by ensuring there are appropriate policies and procedures in place to care for the welfare of International Secretariat staff, including a safeguarding policy across the organization;
-Reviewing organizational health indicators and performance information.
HOW TO APPLY
If you believe you possess the skills and qualities needed to succeed in this role please click the ‘Apply for this role' button below and send us your application by no later than 30 April.
Accepted candidates will be asked to complete a nomination form which must be submitted by the nominations deadline of 16 May 2024. Members of the International Board will be elected at the Global Assembly meeting in August 2024.
If you have any questions about the application process please contact [email protected]
WHO CAN APPLY?
To encourage geographical diversity, Amnesty International's Statute states that there cannot be more than one elected member from any country on the International Board (see Article 24).
Our diversity is one of our strongest assets. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, physical ability, faith or other elements of identity or background from all around the world. The official working language of the International Board is English. The ability to work in other languages - especially French and Spanish - in addition to a fluent command of English is highly desirable.
Candidates with relevant experience external to Amnesty International are especially encouraged to apply.
NEON is recruiting for new board members and co-chairs. Shape and support NEON’s work with social movements by joining our board.
NEON supports over 1600 organisers and campaigners across the UK working on social, economic and climate justice. This could be anything from anti-racism, to environment and housing activism, and grassroots community organising. We work together to accelerate social movements through training, relationship-building and infrastructure support. We’ve helped a wide range of organisations, campaigns and organising groups win change through building their mobilising, communications reach and messaging.
NEON is looking for two new co-chairs and an additional two board members to join our board as we build and implement our new strategy.
Our board members should be excited and motivated by NEON’s vision and approach, as well as offering the time, experience and energy to help NEON thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you have financial skills and enthusiasm to help an organisation that supports families of young children? You could be the next Treasurer for Home-Start Surrey heath and help drive our vision.
Our board includes people with experience and skills in support for Early Years; we'd expect our new Treasurer to have empathy with our cause and the families we support.
If you have some experience of charity finance, we'd welcome that, although if your experience is from other sectors, please talk to us. Full induction to our organisation will be provided plus specialist support as a new Trustee, including access to external training.
We’d welcome your financial qualification but that’s not a requirement as our finances aren’t complex. An understanding of how charity finance works is beneficial, with the important ability to communicate financial information clearly, especially to other trustees. Support from our employees is always available, as they will be dealing with day-to-day finances.
We are a charity not a business, but we apply business principles to governing our organisation. We are looking for fresh expertise and experience from a variety of backgrounds to our charity. We want to expand the diversity of our board, in all meanings of the word, and strongly welcome applications from people from less-represented groups.
The focus of a trustee role is strategic, and trustees will not be expected to get involved in the organisation’s operations on a day-to-day basis; however, contact and liaison with other trustees and employees is expected.
A detailed Role Description and Person Specification can be made available to you upon request.
Your CV or similar will be read by our existing trustees, after which we ask for completion of our Application Form.
Trustee appointments are subject to satisfactory references, to completion of an online Safeguarding course and an Enhanced DBS check.
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Do you want to join a Board with an ambitious strategy to grow the amount of care we provide to people with complex disabilities, within a well established care organisation? At Vision Homes, we are seeking to recruit passionate and committed new trustees to our Board to help shape future strategy and growth.
We are seeking Trustees to bring additional knowledge and input to our Board. It is an opportunity for those that who are keen to use their skills and experience, whether professional or personal, to make sure Vision Homes can continue to serve and to grow the excellent care that it provides to people with complex needs such as sensory impairment with acquired brain injury. Those in our care range in age, and have differing needs, and we aim to offer personalised care so that everyone can live the best life that they can.
We’re particularly interested to hear from you if have direct experience of adult care services (care homes or home care) or experience in the supported housing sector. We also have a need to add to our skills and diversity, as a Board, in areas such as charity, governance, strategic management, or experience as a Chartered Surveyor. No prior experience of sitting on a board is necessary as we offer induction and training.
We are here to provide opportunities for people with care and support needs to lead valued and fulfilling lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are currently seeking to appoint new Board members to join the International Board of Amnesty International. As a Board member, you are a committed individual who will bring your expertise and skills to help us deliver our ambitious strategy and advance our mission and vision of a world in which every person enjoys freedom, equality and justice.
Ours is an active organisation made up of inspiring and dedicated volunteers from all walks of life who bring a wealth of expertise and experience to the organisation and are passionate about defending human rights. International Board members serve as essential leaders and decision-makers and play a pivotal role in ensuring effective organisational management, long-term impact and success.
We would like to hear from candidates from a variety of professional backgrounds and with particular experience in fundraising. The role of International Board member is modestly remunerated, expenses for travel on Amnesty business are also reimbursed.
There are currently International Board members from Australia, Germany, Malaysia, Mexico and New Zealand. Interested individuals resident in any of these five countries are not eligible to apply this year.
For more information about the International Board please visit: https://www.amnesty.org/en/about-us/international-board/
PROFILE
We are looking for ONE suitably qualified and motivated International Board Members with the following competencies:
-Fundraising
To succeed in this role, you will have a proven track record in either a senior executive management or governance role within a commercial or non-profit international organisation. Experience in the non-profit sector is welcomed but not essential.
Essential fundraising skills:
-Strategic vision: Experienced in developing fundraising plans and strategies to meet financial objectives and overseeing and approving fundraising strategies, plans and policies developed by others to ensure alignment with the organisation's mission and goals. Proficiency in fostering alignment between Board and management for optimal organisational performance, ideally in a Trustee, Board member or senior leadership role
-Financial acumen: Understanding of financial management and budgeting to ensure the responsible use of funds.
-Results-driven: Demonstrated ability to set and achieve fundraising targets and milestones. Experienced in reviewing data, assessing how effective fundraising activities are, monitoring and tracking results - receiving and reviewing reports and suggesting changes if needed.
-Adaptability: Capacity to adapt to changing fundraising landscapes and employ innovative approaches.
-Relationship building and donor stewardship: Proficient in cultivating and maintaining strong connections with donors, members, supporters and key stakeholders. Ability to implement effective stewardship practices to build lasting relationships with donors.
-Cross-cultural competence: Ability to navigate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Demonstrates a proactive commitment to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion.
-Risk management: Comprehensive grasp of the financial, operational, environmental, social and governance risks linked to organisations with a presence in multiple locations.
-Ethical leadership: Commitment to promoting and enabling principled and value driven leadership, operating with integrity, openness and transparency.
-Diplomacy: Strong diplomatic skills to represent the organisation effectively in international settings. Provides an independent perspective gained from working in other international organisations to positively challenge the organisation.
WHAT'S INVOLVED?
The International Board is made up of nine members including the International Treasurer, who are elected to office for a three-year term with a maximum of two consecutive terms by the Global Assembly, Amnesty International's highest governing body.
As an International Board member you will play a key role in setting and monitoring the strategic direction of Amnesty International and ensuring the organisation lives up to its shared vision, aims, and values.
For a detailed role and person description please view the attachment at the bottom of the page.
Key governance responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Ensuring Amnesty International complies with its governing documents (the Articles of Association), UK company law, charity law, the Amnesty International Statute any other relevant legislation or regulations;
-Providing high-quality, independent fiduciary oversight of Amnesty International's financial resources;
-Discharging responsibility for strategic leadership, accountability for managing institutional risks, whether financial, operational, reputational, environmental, sector-related or legal;
-Ensuring transparency and accountability and actively holding International Secretariat management to account for delivering the organisation's strategy;
-Appointing and supporting the Secretary General and monitoring their performance;
-Acting as a responsible employer by ensuring there are appropriate policies and procedures in place to care for the welfare of International Secretariat staff, including a safeguarding policy across the organisation;
-Reviewing organisational health indicators and performance information.
HOW TO APPLY
If you believe you possess the skills and qualities needed to succeed in this role please click the ‘Apply for this role' button below and send us your application by no later than 30 April.
Accepted candidates will be asked to complete a nomination form which must be submitted by the nominations deadline of 16 May 2024. Members of the International Board will be elected at the Global Assembly meeting in August 2024.
If you have any questions about the application process please contact [email protected]
WHO CAN APPLY?
To encourage geographical diversity, Amnesty International's Statute states that there cannot be more than one elected member from any country on the International Board (see Article 24).
Our diversity is one of our strongest assets. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, physical ability, faith or other elements of identity or background from all around the world. The official working language of the International Board is English. The ability to work in other languages - especially French and Spanish - in addition to a fluent command of English is highly desirable.
Candidates with relevant experience external to Amnesty International are especially encouraged to apply.
The Court of the University of Aberdeen is seeking to appoint four new independent members (non-executive directors and charity trustees) to fill vacancies that will arise during the Summer 2024.
The University was established in 1495 to serve the north-east of Scotland, today our university is a global presence in higher education. A dual focus on our region and the wider world is as important to us today as it was five centuries ago.
After serving on our governing body, University Court, for a number of years, four of our independent Court members will step down in August 2024. The University is now seeking exceptional candidates to fill these vacancies to ensure the continued successful delivery of the University’s priorities and objectives, the setting of its strategic direction and commitment to its values and mission.
The following areas of professional expertise and/or experience would bring particular value to University Court and to the roles of independent members:
• Chartered accountancy within complex or international organisations
• People and culture at senior executive level
• Senior FTSE/international management
In addition, we would also welcome applications from individuals with professional expertise and/or experience in:
• Digitisation, emerging technology and AI
• Sustainability, net zero and transition planning
• Media and communications
• Governance, regulatory and compliance
The University is also seeking to recruit a member of Court to Chair the Remuneration Committee. The following areas of professional expertise and/or experience would bring particular value to University Court and to the role of chair of the Remuneration Committee:
• Demonstrable knowledge and expertise in people and HR leadership, change management, organisational development, culture, diversity and inclusion, and reward.
• Proven experience of connecting boards and executives to people and organisational priorities as a senior leader.
None of the posts are remunerated, however reasonable expenses incurred as result of your role on the committee will be re-imbursed in line with the University’s expenses policy.
This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Fight for Home Champion - Suffolk
Role summary: Do you want to join our movement and defend the right to a safe home? Our Fight for Home Champions play a vital role in representing Shelter at local events and functions, speaking about our work and encouraging more people to support our movement for change. Our Champions also promote our local Shelter services and our campaigning work to tackle the root causes of the housing emergency.
Suggested Involvement: Varied – approximately once a month but you can choose your level of involvement
Location: Suffolk
Supervised by:
Community Fundraising Team
Why get involved with Shelter?
A home is a fundamental human right, as vital as education or healthcare. But in Britain today, that right is denied to millions of people whose lives are blighted by homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. The time for change is now. Together with individuals, in communities and across society, we will lead the way for a safe home for all. But we need your help to do it.
This is a fantastic, flexible opportunity that gives you the opportunity to take practical action raising awareness of the housing emergency in your community and encouraging more people to join our movement for change. You’ll be joining our wider community of 2,500 volunteers who fight for home in our shops and frontline services.As a Fight for Home Champion you will play an important role in your local community highlighting the critical work of Shelter. The role is supervised by the Community Fundraising team who are on hand to offer support and guidance. As a Fight for Home Champion, you own ideas for local involvement can be discussed with your local Community Fundraiser and full training and resources will be provided. We hope you’ll be able to bring your own ideas and connections to the role, as well as gain experience in supporting the work of Shelter.
Shelter is committed to engaging volunteers from diverse backgrounds including volunteers with lived experience of homelessness and bad housing. A diverse volunteer base enriches our work with first-hand knowledge, empathy and authenticity enabling us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.Shelter are committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination and to promoting and valuing diversity. We do not tolerate - and we actively challenge - racism and all forms of hate and discrimination.
Main tasks can include:
This is a varied role and you could do one, or all of the following activities:
- Delivering talks to local community groups, schools and faith groups about the work of Shelter and the ways in which your audience could help us achieve our goals
- Raise awareness of Shelter and our work through talking to friends, family and on social media
- Attending cheque presentations on behalf of Shelter to thank people and say a few words about how the money raised could be used to tackle homelessness
- Signpost people to our local Community Hub if they are experiencing bad housing or homelessness
- Support our campaigns to tackle the root cause of the housing emergency by encouraging people to sign petitions and spreading the word in your community
Skills required
- Confident speaker with excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Reliable and professional demeanour
- Personable and friendly manner
- Flexible and ability to work independently and on your own initiative
- An interest in and passionate about Shelter's work to end homelessness
- A creative self-starter with ability to use your own initiative and volunteer unsupervised
- Willingness to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, confidentiality & data protection
- Familiar with Microsoft applications
Induction, Learning & Development
To enable you to take part in this opportunity, Shelter will:
- Introduce you to your local Community Fundraiser as your main point of contact
- Provide you with a volunteer handbook containing all relevant policies and procedures
- Provide e-learning including Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety, Data Protection, Environmental Awareness and Safeguarding
- Provide an induction and training to support you to do your role
- Pay “out of pocket” expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expenses policy
Benefits of Volunteering with us
- Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness
- Gain valuable experience
- Be part of a great team
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
- Enhances your CV - we can help you to update this and will provide references if necessary
- Experience of running fundraising events
- Develop public speaking skills
- Getting to know your local community
- Meet people and have fun!
Next Steps
- Please apply by clicking on ‘Fill in an application’. After you have applied, we’ll be in touch. We’ll invite successful applicants to a recruitment conversation.
- Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions. If the role you are applying for requires you to be involved in regulated activities, we require you to undertake a basic or enhanced DBS check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please contact us (using the email stated above), if you would like more information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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‘Fight For Home’ Group Member - Norfolk
Role summary
Are you keen to use your creative energy or organisational skills to bring your community together to fight for home? We’re looking for enthusiastic people to join and shape local ‘Fight For Home’ Groups. With a team of other local volunteers, you’ll generate ideas, plan and deliver fundraising events and raise awareness of the housing emergency within your community.
- Suggested involvement: Varied, at least once a month
- Availability: This is a flexible opportunity, with meetings and events likely to take place in evenings and weekends
- Location: Norfolk
- Supervised by: Regional Community Fundraiser
Why volunteer with Shelter?
A home is a fundamental human need, as vital as education or healthcare. But in Britain today, that right is denied to millions of people whose lives are blighted by homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. The time for change is now. Together with individuals, in communities and across society, we will lead the way for a safe home for all. But we need your help to do it.
You’ll be joining a new and exciting project – our ‘Fight For Home’ Fundraising Groups, which we’re setting up across England and Scotland. You’ll meet and volunteer with other local people who believe that home is everything and want to be part of our movement for change. You’ll be joining our passionate, fun Community Fundraising team as well as our wider community of 2,500 volunteers who fight for home in our shops and frontline services! We have committed to combat racism both within and outside of Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
Main tasks
This is a flexible and diverse role. Here are some of the activities you might get involved in:
- Support with planned Shelter activity including fundraising in your community
- Generating fundraising ideas with the group
- Organising and hosting your own fundraising events
- Inspiring your network of contacts to support the fight for home
- Attending local events, such as Rotary meetings or community fairs, to raise awareness of Shelter and collecting donations
- Speaking about what we do and promoting national campaigns in your community
- Raising awareness of our local Community Hubs
Skills and Experiences Required
We’re looking for volunteers with a range of skills to form our Fight For Home Groups. You might have some but not all of these skills – we’d still love to hear from you!
- An interest in joining the fight for home
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work well within a team
- Enjoys planning, problem solving and participating!
- A creative self-starter
- Social media skills
Benefits of volunteering with Shelter
- Join our fight against bad housing and homelessness and become a catalyst for change!
- Meet local people and be part of a great team
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
- Gain valuable experience and enhance your CV
Learning & Development
To enable you to take part in this opportunity we will:
- Put you in contact with your local Community Fundraiser who will support you in the role
- Provide you with relevant policies
- Provide relevant induction, training and information
- Refund any out-of-pocket expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expenses policy
Next steps
- Please apply by clicking on ‘Fill in an application’. After you have applied, we’ll be in touch. We’ll invite successful applicants to an informal interview.
- Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions. If the role you are applying for requires you to be involved in regulated activities, we require you to undertake a basic or enhanced DBS check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please contact us (using the email stated above), if you would like more information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Diverse City is looking for a Chair to the Trustees who will be responsible for leading an effective board, managing the Executive and representing the organisation as an ambassador and advocate.
Diversity is central to our name, our art, and our values. We believe that theatre with its roots in diversity helps us imagine a fairer world, so that we can make one.
The company collaborates on the development and touring of nationally significant work to create equal representation in the performing arts. Our flagship collaboration is with Cirque Bijou. Together we lead Extraordinary Bodies a company that creates bold, provocative new circus performance.
Our mission is to fight for equality in every artistic arena. The boardroom, the audience, backstage and centre stage should all be truly representative, and we’re here to make that happen. We know that career pathways into the arts are only open to the few. This means, people from low socio-economic backgrounds, D/deaf and disabled people, and people from the global majority are all underrepresented in arts organisations, including ours. We want to change that. So, we particularly encourage applications from people from underrepresented groups.
We are a National Portfolio Organisation (NPO), supported by Arts Council England.
We are entering an exciting period, and the Chair will be key in turning the page to the next chapter for the Company. The Board has recently been revitalised, and the Chair will be critical in driving the governance and Company forward. So, if you have experience and commitment to collaborative working, nurturing the voices and perspectives of all, social justice and the value of the arts, we could well be looking for you.
The key areas the Chair is responsible for are:
- Leading the Board, stakeholder management and organisational governance. Including:
- Setting the Board agenda, ensuring legal and financial governance duties are met effectively.
- Effective operation of the Board in all its areas and responsibilities.
- Build and maintain positive relationships including existing and potential funders.
- Represent the organisation at outside events
- Develop the Charity's vision and strategy
- Line manage the Executive
- Support the Executive in fundraising and encourage Trustees to do so.
We are looking for candidate with the following skills and experience
- Record of engagement in arts & culture
- Commitment & understanding of equality, diversity & inclusion.
- Experience of governance, or other organisational leadership, particularly in arts & culture, a non-profit, charity or public sector setting.
- Familiarity with reviewing or managing budgets.
- Effective, confident & enabling approach to convening & facilitating meetings Experience of chairing or facilitation in both in-person & remote settings.
- Skilled at building & balancing relationships with stakeholders including Arts Council England.
- Enthusiasm & empathy for vision, mission, values & work of the charity.
- Commitment to trustee duties & openness with the charity's team & Trustees.
- Ability to work in a team, accept decisions & be tolerant of other views.
- Commitment to being informed about - and act as a champion for - the charity.
- Ability to treat sensitive information confidentially.
Our candidate pack outlines the responsibilities of the role as well as the skills and experience needed. The candidate pack is available as Audio and BSL versions. Other versions available on request.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Summary
We are looking for a new Chair of Trustees who will offer strategic and supportive leadership to our highly effective, collaborative and committed Board. The Chair leads the board, ensuring that it governs the charity effectively, in service of the charity's vision and mission. The Chair leads in an inclusive way, supporting the Board to work together well, and providing support and challenge to the Chief Executive. The Chair is also an ambassador for the charity.
Chair role & responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership to the charity and the Board, ensuring that Glass Door achieves its mission with the interests of Glass Door's guests at its centre.
Work collaboratively with the CEO, staff and volunteers to achieve our mission and optimise the relationship between the Board and Glass Doors's staff and volunteers.
Provide leadership within the Board, ensuring that it fulfills its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation and promoting governance among fellow Trustees, providing clarity around boundaries between governance, management and operations.
Plan and chair the bi-monthly board meetings and the AGM, with colleagues as appropriate and liaise with the CEO, Company Secretary and Governance Trustee with regard to setting up meetings, agenda items and annual report content.
Facilitate meetings ensuring all have equal involvement in discussions, clarifying any uncertainties, confirming decisions made and actions to be taken and ensuring effective time management of meetings whilst providing appropriate periods of discussion and reflection.
Act as a spokesperson and figurehead for Glass Door when required.
Support Glass Door functions and events eg attendance at supporter events.
Support the Head of Fundraising & Major Donors with the cultivation of high-level donors, occassionally attending meetings where value can be added.
Represent the Board at staff Town Hall meetings.
Support the team liaising with partner churches and statutory authorities as required and be the public face of Glass Door in the local community.
Liaise with the CEO and he Board to keep an overview of the charity's affairs.
Provide supervision and support to the CEO as necessary in addition to planned monthly/bi-monthly 'catch up' meetings and, with the People Trustee, lead the CEO's annual performance review.
To act as final stage adjudicator for disciplinary and grievance procedures if required.
What we are looking for
Experience of being a Trustee, ideally in the third sector, and an understanding of the legal responsibilities and liabilities of a Trustee/Director.
A keen sense of strategic purpose.
Strong leadership skills, able to foster and promote a collaborative team environment and an inclusive and collaborative leadership style; able to inspire and support everyone to participate on an equal footing.
An ability to facilitate, mediate, influence and respect the confidences of colleagues. The ability to listen and engage effectively. You are comfortable with challenge and debate and are able to encourage that in others whilst fostering a collaborative board environment.
Excellent presentation and communication skills.
Advocate and ambassador - possess gravitas to lead the organisation and be able and willing to champion Glass Door.
Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to Glass Door's guests and ensure that the interests of our guests drive the decisions of the Board.
A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
A willingness to devote necessary time and effort to your duties as Chair and be available and responsive (e.g. when things sometimes 'come up' that require the Chair to advise, support or give consent to).
What's in it for the new Chair?
Our vision is a world where no one has to sleep on the streets of London and we're working every day to achieve this. Your role as Chair will offer you an incredibly reqarding experience to use your skills and collaborate with the rest of the Board and staff members for the benefit of people experiencing, or at risk of homelessness.
For more information please see the full role description and Glass Door information pack attached,
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Become a Trustee of Pregnant Then Screwed- Our vision is for a society where care is valued and in which pregnant women and mothers in all their diversity are enabled to fulfil their potential; creating a stronger, happier, better future for us all.
Trustees are integral volunteers who steer the course of Pregnant Then Screwed. We're currently seeking up to 5 new trustees as some current board members are concluding their terms this year and we’re keen to diversify our board.
We are looking for individuals inspired by our mission, and are seeking to appoint board members with experience, skills and expertise that will enhance our ability to tackle the discrimination mothers face.
We are seeking individuals with these general skills :
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Strategic vision, integrity, and independent judgement.
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Creativity in problem-solving.
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Understanding of trusteeship legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities.
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Experience in committee work.
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Tact and diplomacy.
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Dedication to investing necessary time and effort (approximately 2 days per month).
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Impartiality, fairness and discretion.
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Knowledge of charity law, governance, and financial management.
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Proficiency in monitoring and evaluating performance in the charity sector.
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Engagement in fundraising and engagement activities for Pregnant Then Screwed.
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Provide guidance on new initiatives and other issues in your area of expertise.
And would particularly welcome applications from candidates with a track-record in the following areas (we do not expect you to have ALL these):
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Digital Communications: Utilising digital platforms for effective communication.
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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to promoting EDI.
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Safeguarding Adults: Knowledge and experience in safeguarding.
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Charity Fundraising: Developing and executing fundraising strategies.
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Research and Data Analysis: Gathering, analysing, and interpreting data.
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Membership Development: Implementing strategies to attract and retain members.
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Engaging Corporates: Building and maintaining corporate relationships.
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A good working knowledge of either the political landscape in Scotland and/or the childcare sector in Scotland - its challenges, policies and opportunities for improvement. As well as being well networked with Scottish Parliamentarians / relevant Scottish charities / those in the Scottish childcare sector.
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Experience of Working in the Trade Union sector: Familiarity with union dynamics and issues.
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Human Resources (HR): Understanding HR practices, especially related to maternity discrimination.
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People and Culture: Experience of developing organisational culture in alignment with our commitment to equity and inclusion.