Challenge Events Volunteer Roles in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Fundraising Volunteer - Events
We're looking for friendly and enthusiastic people to support us at fundraising events throughout the UK.
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans is the national charity and membership association for limbless serving and ex-service men and women and their dependants.
We help all wounded servicemen and women who have lost limbs, the use of limbs or eyes, to rebuild their lives by providing rehabilitation activities and welfare support.
We are looking for Volunteers to help the Fundraising Team at in person fundraising and awareness raising events throughout the UK. We’re a small and friendly team, operating at a regional and national level. We organise Blesma events and collections, attend third party events and support fundraisers doing their own events.
By volunteering with us, you will have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of volunteering for a charity and will contribute to our work supporting injured veterans and their families.
Location: Multiple, throughout UK
We look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for your interest in Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
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This flexible opportunity puts you at the heart of supporting blind and partially sighted people in your area. You could help with:
* Assisting groups of blind and partially sighted people;
* Awareness-raising and campaigning on issues that affect those living with little or no sight;
* fundraising so we can continue to offer our amazing services and tackle social injustice.
Whether its cheering at a challenge event, helping at an information stand or store collection, welcoming guests at an event, or something else, you can choose to get involved based on your availability and interests.
In applying for / signing up for this role you agree to be contacted when we are seeking volunteers to help with an activity / tasks in relation to this role description. We will contact you via a communication method for which you have given consent.
*Attend local and regional events; Organising, supporting and attending activities in your local area for blind and partially sighted people.
*Ability to digest information; Effective listening skills; Good communication skills.
*Induction; Expenses; Supervision and help from your Manager; Regular updates; Training as appropriate.
We're looking for people to support the Regional Lead Volunteer in the South East of England. We're looking for few people across the region to help the Regional Team with a number of different tasks; such as:
- Helping search and recruit for new County Lead Volunteers
- Being involved in team meetings & briefings with the County Lead Volunteers, and the Growth and Communities Team to collaborate and provide peer support.
- Support with complaints and problems within the region to ensure they are resolved swiftly and effectively so that an excellent volunteering culture is maintained.
- Assist the Regional Lead or Counties with complaint investigations and gathering evidence to ensure resolutions are found quickly focusing on early and informal resolutions.
- Support team members or other Scouts volunteers by contributing ideas, signposting, or coaching them to find solutions to their challenges
- Support the Regional Lead with mandatory learning and DBS suspensions, un-suspensions, role ends and reallocations of volunteers
- Represent the Regional Lead, the South-East Region and national Scouting within Counties and Districts by attending events, conferences, AGMs & meetings
As part of the role is around representing the Region at events within an area of the region, we'd like to hear from people based in one of the following counties:
Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Isle of Wight, Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
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Our moderators are there to support the young people who play on the Minecraft Funtime Games server. This may mean helping them with things like clearing large pieces of land to build on, making TP points, copy and move builds however not take over any players build unless they have asked for specific help. A moderator should encourage players to create their own builds, you may offer suggestions and ideas to help them become more confident and learn new things.
You will help sort out minor conflicts between players and remind players of the rules of our server and why we have them. Help organise, create and manage events. Align with our values: Respect, Trust, Dependability, Creativity and Empathy
Essential Skills • A love of Minecraft, understanding and be able to play. • Be calm, kind and patient. • Good communication skills both listening and verbal or written. • Must like working with children/young people. • Be respectful to others. • An understanding (or willing to learn) about neurodivergence
. Desirable • Be a fun person. • Good leadership skills • Experience of working with children/young people and knowledge of neurodiversity • Enhanced DBS (not essential as we can do that for you) • Organise and plan events and post in our Funtime Games Facebook group.
Minecraft Funtime Games Rules for Moderators: 1. Do not give out illegal blocks or weapons to players.
a. This includes any blocks not available in the creative inventory. E.g. Light blocks, hacked items from other clients.
b. *Exceptions are barrier blocks, structure voids and NPC spawn eggs if they are for specific builds.
2. Do not change or remove other players builds unless they break rules. Do not allow players to either.
3. Do not change players to have ‘operator’ status when in game.
4. Do promote creativity with fun games/challenges.
5. Do take part in events and games.
6. Do contact an owner when you need a second opinion.
7. Do take screenshots of all problems/Griefing and send to an owner or post in the Discord ‘Griefing’ channel
8. Keep up to date on ‘Player Rules’ and also follow them.
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JOIN OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
We are seeking professionals, to strengthen the Board at a time of exciting change and challenge. People who are willing to accept ultimate responsibility for directing our affairs and can demonstrate a combination of intellect, communication and listening skills.
We are also specifically interested in those with experience in the following areas:
- Hospitality - running multifunctional venues
- Charity Children and Young People Services
Overview of Trustee duties
- Ensure that the Trust operates in accordance with its Trust Deed and objectives
- Promote the Trust and its charitable objectives
- Support the operation of the Trust by making their particular experience and expertise available to the Chief Executive
- Oversee the operation of the agreed plans during the financial year and hold the Chief Executive and their Leadership Team to account for the delivery of the agreed plans and targets
- Agree the strategy and annual business plans and provide for the long term financial health of the Trust
- Oversee compliance of Company Law and Charity Law, and meet the requirements of the Charity Commission
- To safeguard the good name and values of the Trust • Act as an Ambassador for Brathay
- Be an active member of the Trustee body in exercising its responsibilities and functions, and attend meetings faithfully
Current Board Arrangements:
The Board of Trustees meet four times a year, in person at Brathay Hall. We encourage Trustees to stay overnight the day before at Brathay Hall, to enjoy a meal together. There is also a sub-committee to the Board, the Finance and Risk Committee that meets 2-3 weeks before each Board meeting, and these meetings are virtual.
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We are looking for a new Trustee who is willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. The Care Workers' Charity supports social care workers across the UK by providing mental health and wellbeing support, financial support in the form of crisis grants, and signposting applicants to other organisations and resources.
We are particularly looking for trustees who:
- have expertise or experience in industries apart from the care sector, or
- have experience of fundraising, or
- have charity experience, or
- have marketing experience, or
- have finance experience
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that The Care Workers’ Charity achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity and ensure that The Care Workers’ Charity has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Where they have specific expertise such as fundraising, they work with the CWC team, providing coaching or connections in order for us to raise funds to enable us to support as many care workers as we can. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable us to grow and thrive.
As a small charity, there will be times when the trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may involve leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, presenting externally, representing the Charity, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise. Our trustees have a key role in risk management, working with the staff team to identify and manage risks.
Our Board meetings are mostly remote with one held face-to-face each year in London and occasionally we ask trustees to represent the Charity at events or award ceremonies, or at stakeholder events which are held close to the trustee's location.
Duties:
- Support and provide advice on The Care Workers’ Charity’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
- Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
- Oversee The Care Workers’ Charity’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
- Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
- Review and approve The Care Workers’ Charity’s financial statements.
- Provide support and challenge to our CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
- Keep abreast of changes in our operating environment.
- Contribute to regular reviews of The Care Workers’ Charity’s own governance.
- Attend Board meetings (mostly remote and possibly one being face-to-face), adequately prepared to contribute to discussions and respond promptly to requests for required action.
- Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect The Care Workers’ Charity’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests.
- Contribute to the broader promotion of The Care Workers’ Charity’s objects, aims and reputation by applying their skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
Please read the attached document which gives additional details, and includes a link to what being a charity trustee involves, eligibility requirements and the main duties and requirements of trustees.
PLEASE NOTE: Previous applicants need not apply
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Breck Foundation is at the forefront of efforts to safeguard children and young people online. Our organisation was founded in 2014 in response to the tragic loss of Breck Bednar, a 14-year-old boy who was groomed and murdered by someone he met online. Our work aims to prevent this from ever happening again. Our work saves lives.
We reach thousands of children and young people in schools and other community settings across the UK with Breck's story. Our talks and educational materials fill a gap in the current UK curriculum that otherwise leaves children vulnerable to online grooming and exploitation.
With the online world becoming ever more ubiquitous and thus a more and more dangerous place for children and young people, and several national and global factors combining to create a more challenging environment for charities, sustaining our work has never been more important than now. This role is crucial to our ability to rise to the challenges of keeping children and young people safe online.
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that Breck Foundation achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that Breck Foundation has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable Breck Foundation to grow and thrive, and through this, achieve our mission.
Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees always act as a group and not as individuals.
Our Board meetings are held virtually and so you can be based in any part of the United Kingdom.
Duties
- Support and provide advice on Breck Foundation’s purpose, vision, goals, and activities.
- Approve operational strategies, policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
- Oversee Breck Foundation’s financial plans, budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
- Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored, and controlled effectively.
- Review and approve the foundation’s financial statements.
- Provide support and challenge to the CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
- Keep abreast of changes in Breck Foundation’s operating environment.
- Contribute to regular reviews of the foundation’s own governance. Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
- Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect Breck Foundation’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests.
- Contribute to the broader promotion of the foundation’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge, and contacts.
As a small charity, there will be times when the trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, presenting externally, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.
What we are looking for
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
We are looking for people with particular skills in the following areas:
- Comms & Marketing
- Fundraising
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
You do not need previous governance experience – we will provide a full induction and training.
Personal skills and qualities
- Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
- Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
- A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
- Willingness to lead according to our values.
- Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership.
Salary:
This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed
Time commitment:
Attending 4 Board meetings annually (held remotely)
Attending training (where required) and annual events
Committee membership:
Ad hoc and occasional support through working groups and/or support to the executive team
Closing date:
9am Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Interviews:
w/c 15th April 2024 (remotely via Microsoft Teams)
Please submit cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role of trustee and why you are particularly interested in the Breck Foundation.
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Do you want to help us end the abuse of animals raised for food? In this flexible role, you will create change for animals by attending in-person events and taking campaign actions from home at a time that works for you.
Why join us? We exist to end the abuse of animals raised for food. We work specifically on corporate focused campaigns demanding better welfare practices for chickens. This flexible and rewarding role is perfect for those looking to make a difference for farmed animals but without the strict time commitment. There are no set hours, you can get involved whenever you are free. Whether you're a student, retired, working full time, or somewhere in between - we would love to welcome you.
As a Campaign Volunteer, you will help us drive change for farmed animals by:
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Joining us for in-person events locally, and nationally (this may include peaceful protests, public outreach and informal meet-ups). All relevant expenses will be paid.
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Taking part in campaign actions from home including writing emails and letters, making phone calls and social media actions
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Connecting with your MP to campaign for change
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And more!
Gain fantastic transferable experience and build your advocacy skills in this flexible and rewarding role. You will be working directly with THL UK staff members who will steward and support you throughout your time with us. You will also have access to exclusive training opportunities to further your animal advocacy development, as well as a full onboarding process to get you started.
Our team is based all over the UK, so we’re set up to provide you with a great experience no matter where you’re based. We cover expenses to join us at in-person events, so you can be based anywhere and still get involved. No prior experience is required, we’ll give you everything you need. There is no set time commitment, but roughly 2-4 hours a month is average for this role, depending on how much you choose to get involved with.
Everything you do in support of our campaigns will help to reduce the suffering of animals who are on factory farms right now. Want to get involved? Apply today!
Disclaimer:
The Humane League UK is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive team. We are an equal opportunities organisation and welcome volunteer applications from all people, regardless of their race, sex, age, religion, disability, neurodiversity, orientation, gender identity or expression. We particularly encourage those currently under-represented in the animal movement to join our team – individuals who are Black, Indigenous or People of the Global Majority, a person who is differently abled, and people who are LGBTQIA+.
We endeavour to make all our events and activities as inclusive as possible, with accessibility at the forefront of our minds - not as an afterthought.
If you prefer to apply in another way, or you have alternative requirements you’d like to discuss, don’t hesitate to contact us - please find our email address on the Role Profile document below.
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About British Exploring Society
British Exploring Society is a world class youth development charity with a unique heritage, founded on the belief that challenging experiences can transform lives, empowering and equipping young people with the courage, skills, resilience and determination to make the most of their future.
We prepare and take young people on expeditions to remote locations where they face challenges, gain skills and learn about themselves - as well as acquiring knowledge relevant to their lives and to the fragile environments that they explore.
What is a Knowledge Leader?
The role of a Knowledge Leader is to inspire the curiosity of young peopl in science, media and the environment throughout the expeditition. Our leaders give young people the tools to explore their curiosity through the development of skills and practical techniques. To achieve this, it is the responsibility of the Senior Knowledge Leader, Knowledge Leaders and the collaboration of all leaders to design and deliver a programme of inspirational, educational projects.
We are looking for applicants who are:
- Able and passionate about leading, inspiring, and facilitating sessions with young people.
- Comfortable spending extended periods in remote and sometimes harsh environments.
- Able to commit to all pre-expedition training events.
- Available for expeditions for 2 to 6 weeks from mid July.
As a charity, all Leader positions are undertaken on a voluntary basis and Leaders join for the intrinsic value of adventure, education, and personal development of young people. You do not have to fundraise to lead on our expeditions.
Benefits of being a volunteer Leader with us:
Prior to expedition all volunteer Leaders will receive training and support. We ask that first time Leaders cover the cost of their flights as part of the group booking booked by British Exploring Society, who will then reclaim the cost from Leaders. Flight costs will be covered for all returning Leaders. Leaders will need to provide their own personal kit as well as vaccinations and visas (if applicable). Leaders may claim expenses for UK training events. All other expedition costs are covered, including insurance, specialist equipment, expedition food and accommodation.
Community - Our Volunteer Leader community come from a variety of backgrounds, ages and professions bring a diverse range of skills and experiences. Not only will you become a Member of British Exploring Society after leading with us but will leave with strong bonds and shared memories.
Courage - Set in wild, remote and sometimes harsh environments that young people aren’t used to. Working in this environment and supporting young people requires Leaders to show courage and be adaptable and dynamic, allowing for a unique and new experience - 100% of Leaders said they had acquired new skills.
Challenge – Our expeditions can be challenging. To prepare Leaders we provide high quality training and personal development. This offers Leaders the opportunity to develop & stretch their skills, such as youth work, technical, leadership and facilitation - 74% of Leaders said that volunteering with us had furthered their career.
Self-belief - From beginning to the end, you will be supported whilst developing their confidence. - 90% of our Leaders said they were more confident after expedition.
Upcoming opportunities for Knowledge Leaders in 2024
Science and media play an integral role on our expeditions, as such British Exploring Society recruits passionate, skilled volunteer Knowledge Leaders. These Leaders bring with them experience working with young people in remote settings and can inspire and facilitate the personal development of young people through curiosity in science, media and the environment they are in. You can read the Knowledge Leader role description here.
Working in partnership with other expedition Leaders, they will be responsible for safety, wellbeing and development of 8-12 Young Explorers. They will take lead on designing and delivering activities and projects including the John Muir Conservation Award, scientific fieldwork and creative media activities. Our aim is to recruit multiple Leaders, with expertise across these areas and allow Leaders to play to their strengths and expertise to design and deliver engaging, relevant and meaningful projects for our Explorers.
Previous projects on expedition have included biodiversity surveying in the Amazon, environmental change in the Himalayas or expedition filmmaking, journaling and painting. Previous Knowledge Leaders have been academics and scientists with fieldwork or expedition experience, educators experienced in delivering environmental education (e.g Forest Schools) or have been creative professionals including filmmakers, animators and journalists. This list is not exhaustive and would strongly encourage applications from other specialities and disciplines.For more information, please see the job description attached.
Expeditions are between 2 and 5 weeks long and take place during academic holiday periods. We are currently recruiting volunteer Leaders for all our expeditions for Summer 2024 and 2025.
Our committment to inclusivity
We are committed to building an executive and volunteer team that together represent a diverse variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives on the world. The more inclusive we are, the better we think we’ll be at delivering our charitable aims.
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.
If you are interested in applying and require any accessibility adjustments to the interview process, please do let us know when you apply.
Leader Recruitment Pack
For more information about what volunteering with us looks like, please refer to our Leader Recruitment Pack that can be found on our website.
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A fantastic opportunity to build knowledge of the UK asylum system, gain experience of casework and deliver an essential service to asylum seekers.
About the team:
The Public Law team operates within our Legal Access Department, assisting with two main areas of concern:
Supporting asylum seekers housed in unsuitable accommodation, specifically on vessels (such as the Bibby Stockholm barge in Portland) and former MoD sites. We provide one-to-one casework for individuals accommodated at these sites, gathering information to support a transfer request to more suitable accommodation, and gathering data and evidence for wider legal challenges to the Home Office’s use of these sites.
Additionally, we support individuals who have received notices that they are being considered for the UK’s Rwanda policy. Similarly, we provide one-to-one casework for these individuals, gathering information that would be essential to challenging removals in the event of another flight to Rwanda, as we saw in June 2022.
As part of this team, you will be able to support clients independently and manage your own time and caseload, while also working as part of a team towards the same goal. So, if you thrive in a collaborative environment and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you!
Role description
Responsibilities:
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Supporting people seeking asylum to understand the process and ensuring that they are able to make their own, informed choices.
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Attend induction, ongoing training and keep up to date with resources and procedure to ensure you can carry out the role effectively and efficiently.
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Working independently and managing your time, sometimes working to tight deadlines
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Taking on new cases each week, whilst also providing ongoing support to existing clients
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Sorting and organising client’s paperwork and accurately maintaining client records
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Liaising with other professionals including lawyers, Migrant Help, and other C4C teams
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Understand the remit of the role, we do not give legal advice, we are a referral mechanism
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Following safeguarding procedures and reporting safeguarding incidents appropriately
We kindly ask that you volunteer a minimum of eight hours per week with this team to ensure that our clients receive the best possible service. Your volunteering hours will be flexible and can be adapted to fit your schedule.
Person specification:
Essential:
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Ability to use spreadsheets, Google Workspace, messaging platforms and secure databases.
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Proven dedication to social justice with a clear understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable populations, or have a willingness to learn about these.
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Ability to work sensitively with a diverse range of clients, demonstrating cultural competence, respect and compassion.
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Experience in efficiently managing high volume caseloads while maintaining a high standard of care and attention.
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Resilience in the face of challenging and emotionally demanding situations, with a positive and solution-oriented mindset.
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Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative.
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Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to people who do not have English as their first language, working alongside interpreters to ensure clients understand the process
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Meticulous attention to detail in documentation and case records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with protocols.
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Professional and dedicated to ensure that the best interests of the clients and Care4Calais are represented at all times
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Proficiency in one or more of the languages spoken within asylum seeking communities, such as but not limited to: Arabic, Farsi, Pashto, Dari, Kurdish Sorani, Tigrinya, Amharic.
To apply, please send a CV and brief covering letter outlining why you would like to volunteer with the Public Law team, and why you think you would be suitable for this role. If you have any questions about this or need additional support with the application process for any reason, please contact the recruiter for this team, whose contact details can be found in the attached role description.
Please note applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Due to the volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted, we apologise that we cannot respond to each individual applicant.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are currently looking to recruit new Here to Talk telephone befrienders, who are able to commit to a minimum of half an hour every 2 weeks. The aim of our Here to Talk service is to provide low level emotional support to unpaid carers across Wiltshire. You will be a friendly voice at the end of the phone, a listening ear to hear carers’ concerns, and someone who will provide reassurance during challenging times.
Successful applicants will have excellent listening skills and be empathetic and non judgemental. Training is provided.
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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.
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We are currently looking to recruit new Here to Talk telephone befrienders, who are able to commit to a minimum of half an hour every 2 weeks. The aim of our Here to Talk service is to provide low level emotional support to unpaid carers across Dorset. You will be a friendly voice at the end of the phone, a listening ear to hear carers’ concerns, and someone who will provide reassurance during challenging times.
Successful applicants will have excellent listening skills and be empathetic and non judgemental. Training is provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sense Virtual Buddying volunteers make a real difference to supporting young people and adults who may be lonely or isolated.
Sense matches volunteers with disabled people to meet for an hour a week on Zoom, over phone, by email, text or letter writing. Our volunteers have spent thousands of hours with their buddies — learning new skills, having fun, and forming fantastic friendships. Sense matches each volunteer with someone who has similar interests, to make sure you have a great time. You and your buddy choose a time that suits you, and you can decide what activities you’d like to do together.
The Role of a Virtual Buddy
Sense matches each volunteer with someone who has similar interests to ensure you’ll have lots of fun together. Once matched with a buddy, you will get to know each other remotely via video calls, phone calls, texting, emails or through letters.
You’ll arrange weekly sessions and plan fun things to do together – what this looks like will be inspired by your mutual interests. You could be gaming, doing arts and crafts, playing music, seed planting – there are so many possibilities! We will provide you with weekly themed activities to help to support you in planning your interactions with your buddy.
We’ll also keep in touch with you to ensure you have all the support you need.
The programme is open to all volunteers who are 16 and over. You don't need to have previous experience volunteering or caring for disabled people. We welcome people from all backgrounds and with all interests.
What we can Offer You
Before you start your volunteering role, we’ll make sure that you’ve had the training you need to feel confident. This will be delivered online and via video call.
While you’re volunteering with us as a Virtual Buddy, you’ll get:
- A written account of your volunteering and references if required
- Reimbursement of pre-agreed expenses (up to £25)
Volunteering as a Sense Virtual Buddy is a great opportunity to develop new skills and get to know new people whilst making a real difference to a person’s life.
Who we are Looking For
We need positive, empathetic volunteers who are passionate about supporting people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world. We are looking for volunteers who are great communicators and who are friendly, enthusiastic, positive and ready to have fun!
We’re also always looking for volunteers who have knowledge or experience of British Sign Language (BSL) and/or other communication methods like Makaton.
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.
Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.
We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.
We’d love for you to consider joining us as a Sense Virtual Buddy!
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in poverty? We are seeking three passionate individuals to serve as trustees and contribute their skills and expertise to our cause.
Action on Poverty is a small dynamic international development organisation working in Sierra Leone, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania to address barriers to safe and lasting work. We are working to break the cycle of poverty and inequality. Our programmes are particularly focused on supporting women, young people and people with disabilities. We have a small UK staff team of 6, who now mostly work remotely. We pride ourselves on keeping lean so that most of our funds go out to our overseas partners who can apply them where they are most needed.
Who we need: We are looking to augment our Board of six trustees with up to three more who have the skills and expertise for the roles indicated below, attending Trustees’ Meetings three to four times a year (held via Zoom) and assisting with ad-hoc issues in-between times related to their skill area. We see these roles as a strategic lead, providing oversight and a sounding board to the relevant staff and the CEO. These are voluntary (unpaid) positions.
For our organisational strengthening, creativity and problem solving we are keen to recruit people from different perspectives and experiences which diversity brings and we aim to build a culture where everyone feels heard, respected and valued. Based on an audit of our current Board members, we particularly welcome applications from the Global South, especially from the countries in East and West Africa in which we work. In particular, we are looking for three individuals to join our team of Trustees with skills and expertise in:Fundraising;Inclusion and Diversity; with Governance (including HR skills) are also helpful as a cross cutting need.
How to find out more:We would love you to look at our website APT Action on Poverty in the first instance. This gives more information on our projects and our current trustee team, as well as our statutory accounts. A more detailed information sheet is attached on the skillls and responsibilities and on our website under our careers and volunteering tab. We would also be very happy to have an informal chat if you would like to find out more; please feel free to emails the CEO Alex Daniels
If you are passionate about tackling poverty or advocating for the rights of women, young people, or people with disabilities, we invite you to review the information and reach out to us before March 10th. We look forward to working with you!
Please send us your CV, together with a covering email explaining why you would like to get involved and what you could bring to the trustee team. We will be accepting applications until 10th March and anticipate holding interviews between 18th – 20th March.
Please do let us know where you found out about the opportunity.
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