Circles Volunteer Volunteer Roles
Member of Connexional Solidarity Circles (Carers, Rural, Disability, LGBT+, Racial Justice, and Women)
Closing date: 9am on 7 May 2024
Proposed tart date: 1 Sep 2024
Solidarity Circles for Disability, LGBT+, Racial Justice, and Women were launched in September 2023 as part of the Strategy for Justice, Dignity and Solidarity. We hope to start 2 new Solidarity Circles – one for Carers and one for Rural Communities in September 2024.
Solidarity Circles are online meetings for the Methodist Church to support people in different diversities of the Church’s life to meet regularly, to support one another and to raise with relevant Church leaders the concerns that need to be addressed. These circles act as consultative groups for the work of the Methodist Church and are supported and led by a volunteer coordinator.
Each Solidarity Circle is formed of up to 15 members who are appointed for one, two or three years with up to five new members recruited each year to ensure a diversity of views and experience are heard.
If you are passionate about working with others towards a fully inclusive church and meet the criteria then please consider applying to join one or more of the Solidarity Circles.
- Solidarity Circle for Disability
- Solidarity Circle for LGBT+
- Solidarity Circle for Racial Justice
- Solidarity Circle for Women
- Solidarity Circle for Carers
- Solidarity Circle for Rural Communities
For the role description and Solidarity Circle Terms of Reference, please review the Solidarity Circle Information pack. The pack also details the additional information regarding preferences and availability, which will need to be noted on your application.
The closing date for applications is 7 May 2024 by 9am.
A drop-in session has been arranged to support the recruitment for new Solidarity Circle members. The session will take place on 24 April from 7-8pm
Please view job on the Methodist Church jobs page to register your interest to attend drop-in
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
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About Circles South East
Circles South East, based in Oxfordshire, is an award-winning charity which works to reduce the impact and instances of sexual harm through prevention, rehabilitation, education and safeguarding.
We have a long record of working within the field of reducing impact of sexual harm. We work with Survivors and others impacted by sexual violence to help them heal and perpetrators to help them to avoid re-offending.
We are organisational members of the BACP, and take referrals from organisations such as Victim Support, Children’s and Social Services, Rape Crisis, Probation Victim Liaison Units, GP Surgeries etc as well as from potential clients themselves.
Volunteers are at the core of what we do, and operate across all aspects of our work.
What will you be doing?
Trustees ensure their charity has a clear strategy and that all decisions put the needs of the service users first. They safeguard the charity’s assets – both physical assets, including property, and intangible ones, such as its reputation. They make sure these are used well and that the charity is run sustainably. They hold the CEO to account and provide support and encouragement to them and the team. Trustees are jointly responsible for all their decisions and work together to ensure the charity delivers it’s aims.
A full list of duties can be found in the candidate pack attached.
This role is mainly home-based.
What are we looking for?
We are particularly, but not exclusively, interested from hearing from people with the following skills/experience:
· Legal
· Business
· Marketing & Branding
· London communities. We work in a lot of London communities and have no one on our board with knowledge of this part of the UK
We would especially welcome applicants who are from Black, Asian or other minoritised ethnic groups, people with a disability, and young people under the age of 35’ who are all under-represented on our board. We strongly value the contribution that people with these characteristics would bring to our board discussions.
What difference will you make?
We are looking for a Trustees to contribute to our plans for an exciting future. While continuing to provide Circles across the South East we aim to further develop our complementary services of counselling, victim support and training. We are constantly innovating new methods to deliver our goals and currently have two funded pilot projects which we hope to further develop. We have recently secured sustainable funding for our core Circles work providing trustees with a fabulous opportunity to be part of the charity as we build on this.
Commitment:
Estimate of time needed: up to five hours per month.
The board normally meets 5 times a year. The board meetings are quarterly and usually take place 4-6pm on a weekday. We are currently meeting remotely.
How to apply:
The Reach Volunteering TrusteeWorks Team is supporting Circles South East with their Board recruitment. Please return applications to the TrusteeWorks Team at the email address provided.
Please submit your CV along with a covering letter stating why you wish to join the organisation and how your skills would add value to the board.
For an informal chat with Circles South East, please contact the Reach TrusteeWorks team who will be able to arrange this.
Please contact the Reach TrusteeWorks team for any queries.
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We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are committed to preventing sexual abuse to form circles in the West Midlands area. Circles reflect the communities they work in and we welcome volunteers from all kinds of backgrounds.
About you
- You must be over the age of 18
- We will support you to apply for an Enhanced DBS check. There are some convictions which would preclude you from volunteering so; please speak to the Circles Coordinator for more information
- We will provide training before you start volunteering, which usually takes place over 2 weekend days or 4 evenings.
Volunteer, and you won’t just do something amazing to prevent sexual abuse, but you will also develop your skills. Our volunteers are also eligible for volunteer discounts, covering everything from fashion, holidays, meals out and gym membership.
What are Circles of Support and Accountability
Circles of Support and Accountability aim to rehabilitate people who have committed sexual offences against children, and help them to not offend again.
Each circle includes 4 to 6 trained volunteers from the local community who help to support one person who has sexually offended. The volunteers commit to meeting with the core member for 12 to 18 months.
The circle provides practical skills and support to the Core Member according to their needs, which might include social skills, finding work or hobbies, or looking for suitable accommodation. They will also receive disclosure about the core members offending behaviour, and support them to recognise unhelpful thoughts, feelings and patterns of behaviour which might link to their risk of offending, and encourage them to develop more healthy strategies.
The core member will be subject to probation oversight within the criminal justice system. Volunteers are supported by a professional Circle Coordinator, who liaises with other key professionals working with the core member, including police and probation.
What areas do we cover?
Our Circles project covers the West Midlands including:
- Herefordshire
- Shropshire
- Staffordshire
- Worcestershire
- Warwickshire
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Join Christian Aid and be the voice for change
Are you passionate about making a difference? Become a Volunteer Speaker for Christian Aid and be part of a dynamic team of over 100 like-minded individuals across England, Scotland, and Wales. Embrace the opportunity to use and enhance your presentation skills, putting your faith into action and championing justice on a global scale.
As a Volunteer Speaker, you'll play a pivotal role in inspiring communities and churches to give, act, and pray for the impactful work of Christian Aid. This flexible role allows you to shape your commitment, from learning about our mission to arranging your speaking engagements and building connections within your local community. Your involvement will contribute to transformative initiatives worldwide, addressing issues from gender justice to climate crisis resilience.
Apply now to be the voice of change in your community! Your journey with Christian Aid includes ongoing training, support from regional officers, and the chance to connect with fellow volunteers at our annual supporter conference. Whether you're a seasoned orator or speaking from the heart, your enthusiasm for Christian Aid's mission is what matters most. Make a lasting impact—be the voice of hope for a world free from poverty.
At Christian Aid, we believe in ending poverty and fighting injustice. We're a global movement working with local partners to empower communities, respond to emergencies, and campaign for change. Join us, regardless of your faith, and let's create a world where dignity, freedom, and hope prevail.
Apply online today through our website Questions or want to learn more? Contact our friendly volunteering team.
Your journey to becoming a Volunteer Speaker awaits—let your voice amplify the stories behind Christian Aid's remarkable work!
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London Marathon cheerpoint volunteer – 21/4/24
Soak up the fantastic energy and be part of the world’s most iconic marathon, the TCS London Marathon, on Sunday 21 April. Join us at Scope in cheering and motivating our incredible team of over 160 runners who are fundraising to help create an equal future for disabled people.
“It’s the best day out in London. The energy is amazing, and everyone is there to have a good time and support the runners.” – Previous Scope volunteer.
About this role
The streets of London will come alive once again on Sunday 21 April for the London Marathon. We can’t wait to get out there and support our amazing runners! And we hope YOU will join us.
Your role will be to help keep our runners going onto the finish line and make them feel super proud of what an amazing thing they’re doing. Clap, yell, cheer - anything that lends our runners the energy they need to go to the distance. We’ll have music, banners, flags, and by registering to help you’ll get a free Scope t-shirt to help you look the part.
When and where
Sunday 21 April 2024
Cheerpoint 1 – Mile 3, Woolwich (8.30am to 1pm) with the Singing Striders choir
John Wilson Street (SE18 6QQ), near the intersection of John Wilson Street and Artillery Place.
What3Words address: ///candy.placed.tests
Cheerpoint 2 – Mile 23, Tower Hill (12pm to 5pm)
Lower Thames Street (EC3R 5AT), by The Hung Drawn & Quartered pub.
What3Words address: ///entertainer.really.dwell
You can download the free What3Words app from the App Store or Google Play.
Please note that we will be as close to the above locations as possible. Look out for the Scope banners on the day!
It would be fantastic if you’re able to volunteer for the full shift, but if you can’t then we’d be super appreciative for any time you are able to give.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome anyone who is friendly and passionate about disability equality! We're looking for volunteers who are enthusiastic, friendly, and ready to be the loudest and proudest cheerers on the course! No experience necessary. Volunteers must be over 18 or with a responsible adult.
We’d love to welcome disabled people to cheer with us. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of Scope’s mission and we’re deeply committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all volunteers.
Accessibility
Cheerpoint 1 is near mile 3 in historic Woolwich.
Nearest stations: Woolwich, Woolwich Dockyard and Woolwich Arsenal.
Accessibility: Woolwich is served by the Elizabeth and Thameslink lines and has step-free access. Woolwich Dockyard is a National Rail station and has limited step-free access. Woolwich Arsenal is served by the DLR (Docklands Light Railway) and Thameslink lines, is a National Rail station and has step-free access.
Cheerpoint 2 is near mile 23 in Tower Hill
Nearest stations: Monument and Tower Hill
Accessibility: Monument is served by the District and Circle lines and does not have step free access. Tower Hill, which is within walking distance, is served by the District and Circle lines and has step-free access.
Please do check for any tube station closures and restrictions prior to travel on the day, information can be found on the TFL website.
Whilst we’ve chosen cheerpoints located close to accessible stations, we do have less control on the accessibility of the environment. Please note that our positions will be on the side of the road in open areas, and it is likely to be very busy.
We’re committed to making this an inclusive environment, so will talk to you about your access needs and adjustments before the event.
Skills and experience you can gain
· Experience in events organisation
· Experience as part of a fundraising team
· Volunteering as part of #TeamScope
· Being a Scope representative
· Supporting a large, national disability charity that is committed to creating an equal future for all disabled people
· Meeting new people
· Boosting your confidence and increasing your self-esteem
What we can offer you ahead of the day
· Support with travel plans to and from the event
· Agreed out of pocket expenses
· Information about plans for the day
· Information on what you will be doing
What we can offer you on the day
· Free Scope t-shirt
· Scope event staff will be on hand to support on the day
· Front row view of the world’s most iconic marathon
· Fun day out in London
· Opportunity to volunteer with friends and family if you wish
· The chance to meet new people and Scope staff
· Satisfaction knowing you’ve made a big difference to our runners and helped make their day extra special
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Scope is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children and adults at risk, whether receiving services or being staff or volunteers. We expect all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment.
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A Wellbeing Buddy is a volunteer who is matched with someone who has been referred to us for support for a period of 12 weeks and volunteers with them in person.
Face-to-face Wellbeing Buddies meet their match each week with an overall aim of helping them to build confidence and improve their quality of life. This might involve going for walks with the person, going on public transport with them, assisting them with food shopping or just offering some company in their normal routine.
The time you give to volunteering can be decided by you, as long as you can commit to at least once a week for 12 weeks with one person.
Please note that at the moment, to become a volunteer with us you will need to have some availability during the working week (9-5 Monday-Friday). Wellbeing Volunteers are not able to do this role during evenings and weekends. This is so that there are staff members available for support.
What do you need to become a Wellbeing Buddy?
You don't necessarily need to have experience in a role like this, but any experience in offering objective support to people would be beneficial. We are mainly looking for kind-hearted, personable, reliable individuals who love to chat and can give a small amount of time each week to help someone who needs it. You will be given training and support from the volunteer coordinator whenever needed.
To volunteer, you must:
- Be over the age of 18
- Be able to travel within your local area, whether by public transport, Beryl bike or driving
- Have access to the internet to use our volunteer database
- Undergo a DBS check (free to you)
- Complete the necessary training
What do you get out of it?
Volunteering with us will give you a chance to develop your skills and experience in empathy and active listening, as well as supporting and safeguarding people. We can offer you a rewarding opportunity to help empower people to live their best possible lives, a way of meeting other volunteers and likeminded people and social events for volunteers. We also offer reimbursement for expenses, access to schemes such as free Beryl Bike minutes and opportunities to attend personalised and tailored training and workshops.
How to join us:
To become a Wellbeing Buddy you will need to complete the application form attached to this opportunity (you can also find this on our website). You will then be invited to a an informal meeting with the volunteer coordinator (in person or online). If successful, you will need to attend a short training session at Beech House in Poole. This opportunity requires you to undergo a DBS check (free of charge to you).
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Why we need your help
Marie Curie is piloting a Companions in the Community Service in partnership with Langport Surgery to support those in their last year of life.
The Service will compliment the support already provided by the Surgery Team, and local community service, providing end of life expertise to patients and their circle of support. Whilst clinical and care professionals provide hugely important services, we want to ensure that those who have a life limiting condition and/or experiencing health decline have all the support they need to help navigate the practical and emotional journey.
What we need you to do
Companions will be trained in a variety of end-of-life support needs, to allow the person to choose what they need, when they need it. This will include topics such as: Compassionate Conversations, Advance Care Planning, Unconscious Bias, Community Services and Connection, what to expect at the End of Life and Bereavement Support.
Support provided could be a one off activity such as completing an Advance Care Plan or supporting them to access Carer’s Support Allowance, or it could be an going engagement providing different aspects of support over a longer period of time.
What skills or experience do you need?
willingness to support others during death, dying and bereavement.
Interest in supporting people face to face, including their personal homes, care homes and community.
Access to IT equipment and basic IT skills e.g. typing on word and email attachments
Passionate individuals who are keen to support us in making this pilot a success, to benefit the people we support and the Langport Surgery Team
Patience, empathy, and emotional awareness
Excellent active listening skills and an ability to build a rapport with others.
Commitment and reliability
Inclusive and respectful values
Willingness to learn and operate within Marie Curie processes and boundaries.
What we can offer you
An excellent opportunity to build on your skills in a charity environment
An induction, training, support and supervision in your role
Agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
What we ask of you
To provide two references from non-family members and other relevant documents related to the role
To keep to all the charity’s policies and guidelines
To complete an induction and any training related to the role
Marie Curie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and their families and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Marie Curie will treat all volunteers fairly and with respect. We will not discriminate on the basis of disability, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sex (i.e. gender), sexual orientation, religion or faith, or gender reassignment. We will not discriminate on the basis of age, unless the responsibilities of a role require us to do so in order to safeguard our volunteers and/or service users.
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Pain Concern is a UK based charity for those living with chronic pain, and those who care for and about them.
Purpose of Volunteer Role
The volunteer will be responsible for reviewing Pain Concern’s information including leaflets, Pain Matters magazine and Airing Pain radio programmes.
Task Description • Read information leaflets • Listen to audio files • Give feedback to us by filling out an easy form
Skills and Personal Qualities
• Be flexible (E)
• Good communication skills (E)
• Proficient using Google Forms and/or Microsoft Word
• Critical thinking (E)
• An interest or lived experience of chronic pain (E) E/D = Essential or Desirable
Availability and location
• Desired minimum commitment of 3 months.
• This role does not require a regular time commitment, but responding to requests for feedback as and when it is required.
• The work can be carried out from the volunteer’s home.
Support, supervision and training The Listener & Reader Panel Team Leader will provide any guidance required on an ad-hoc basis.
To apply: Please visit the volunteering page on our website for further information.
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All Nations Christian College has a long history of successfully equipping men and women whose sights are firmly set on a future in mission work. In 2021 we celebrated 50 years of training for these remarkable individuals. We believe our work to be vital – preparing people for mission requires training for ‘the whole person’. And central to our ability to deliver high standards of education and growth for our students is a highly skilled, diverse and engaged team, ready to serve and make a difference. Could that be you?
We are looking for a qualified and experienced tutor to take overall responsibility for pastoral care within the College, and to contribute to the teaching of select modules in the candidate’s area of expertise.
This role is for a Tutor to be resident on site (accommodation and meals are provided free of charge); or the role could suit a Volunteer to travel on site (travel expenses covered).
In the nature of the role, it is a genuine requirement that the post holder is a committed Christian and fully supports the objectives of the college.
Working conditions
Residential (accommodation & meals free of charge) or Volunteer
Located: Easneye, Ware, Hertfordshire
Hours of work: full time / part time (flexible)
Start: 2nd September 2024
All Nations Christian College is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk, from abuse and neglect. We expect all staff who work with us to share this commitment. Staff may be required to be checked with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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All Nations Christian College is world renowned for effective cross-cultural training for Christian missional life and work, both locally and globally.
We are looking for a qualified lecturer to take overall responsibility for all aspects of our 10-week missions training En Route course at the Easneye site, teach on all other programmes offered by All Nations Christian College according to their area of expertise, and provide support and pastoral care to students. The successful candidate will have recent, extensive and relevant experience in cross-cultural mission and teaching experience in an academic context, together with pastoral skills.
This role is for a Tutor to be resident on site (accommodation and meals are provided free of charge); or the role can suit a Volunteer who lives locally and travels on site (travel expenses covered).
In the nature of the role, it is a genuine requirement that the post holder is a committed Christian and fully supports the objectives of the college.
Working conditions
Located: Easneye, Ware, Hertfordshire
Hours of work: full time / part time
(In order to apply, please send a completed application form and updated CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis)
All Nations Christian College is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children from abuse and neglect. We expect all staff who work with us to share this commitment.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.