Communications And Events Volunteer Roles in Bermondsey, Greater London
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REMIX is on the lookout for a volunteer Graphic Designer who can design us some much needed items for our startup, allowing us to kickstart our journey and make a difference to young peoples lives.
REMIX aims to be a dynamic youth-focused charity passionate and committed to empowering young people from deprived areas and disadvantaged backgrounds across London and beyond by creating opportunities and experiences that address the holistic needs of young people, that EMPOWER young people and INSPIRE change that puts them on a path to TRANSFORM their lives for the better. Our evidence-based programmes will focus on developing essential life skills, fostering healthy lifestyles, and unlocking personal growth by experienced and dedicated positive role models in a safe and non judgemental environment, helping young people discover themselves and the world around them.
WE NEED YOU!
Play a crucial role in helping REMIX get recognised, build momentum and excitement for our new youth charity in London, creating some visually appealing content, such as;
- Social Media Posts that captivate our audience on Instagram and beyond.
- Posters that command attention both online and in the physical world, inspire young people and encourage people to join us on our journey.
- Roller Banners to be our visual ambassador at local events and at our programmes.
- Business Stationery that establish our identity with sleek, branded materials such as business cards, letterhead, etc.
- Welcome Booklets to positively introduce REMIX with inspiring flair and empowering clarity.
- Graphics to propel our cause with motion graphics, telling our story and so much more.
- Recruitment Information Packs and Documents that we can send out well presented that will get more interest.
REMIX
EMPOWER | INSPIRE | TRANSFORM
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ob Overview:
As the Volunteer Personal Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our inspirational CEO, Michelle Dornelly. This is an incredible opportunity to work closely with a visionary leader who is bringing about transformative changes in our community.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the CEO's calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
- Prioritise conflicting appointments, ensuring the CEO's schedule is optimised.
- Act as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
- Screen and respond to emails, phone calls, and other communications on behalf of the CEO.
- Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents.
- Maintain accurate records and files, both electronic and physical.
- Organise and coordinate meetings, conferences, and special events, handling logistics, agendas, and materials.
- Attend meetings, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
- Arrange travel itineraries, accommodations, and transportation for the CEO and key personnel.
- Process travel expenses and reimbursements in a timely manner.
- Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing special projects and initiatives as assigned by the CEO.
- Track project deadlines, deliverables, and milestones.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with utmost discretion and professionalism.
- Maintain confidentiality in all communications and interactions.
Task Prioritisation and Time Management:
- Proactively identify priorities and manage competing demands to optimise the CEO's time.
- Anticipate needs and take initiative to address them effectively.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Proven experience as an executive assistant, personal assistant, or similar role supporting C-level executives.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
- Discretion and trustworthiness in handling confidential information.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.
Join our team and be part of the positive change Children with Voices is bringing to the community! Michelle Dornelly's leadership is truly inspiring, and your contribution as a Volunteer Personal Assistant will make a significant impact. We cover transport costs and provide nourishing meals for our dedicated volunteers. Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!
Together, let's create a better future!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Amazing, giving, inspiring and awesome are just a few of the words we would use to describe our volunteers.
Our volunteers play an integral part in the services we provide and the people we support. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will really make a difference whilst gaining experience along the way, then join us here at Rethink Mental Illness.
About the role
Do you have great administration and IT skills and enjoy meeting new people? Want a flexible voluntary role that allows you to make a difference to peoples’ lives? Then read on!
We are looking for a Volunteer On-line Meeting Assistant to support the Head of Area (Central Region) with organising and preparing for monthly and quarterly virtual meetings, and on occasion events or conferences.
You will be remote based at home, with some occasional travel for face-to-face meetings (expenses reimbursed), and ideally will be able to commit up to 4 hours per week to volunteering, during usual office hours Monday to Friday.
You will receive training and regular supervision to ensure you feel confident in your role.
What you will be doing as a Volunteer On-line Meeting Assistant
The majority of meetings are held virtually on-line via MS Teams. You will support the Head of Area (and meeting Chair) by:
- Co-ordinating meeting invitations (via MS Teams), attendee registration and apologies
- Distributing documents in advance of meetings
- Take notes of the meeting and share these with attendees, eg, updating SharePoint
- General meeting support, share any slides, launch polls and set up break out rooms as required during virtual meetings
- Co-ordinate and collate post event evaluations and feedback
- Develop and maintain information systems, eg, attendee contact details and distribution lists
What will make you a great fit for this role?
- Experience of note taking
- Good listening & orgnisational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft office packages, Outlook and MS Teams
- Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Warm, friendly, empathetic and able to connect with people from a range of backgrounds
Who are we?
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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What you will be doing
- To prepare sewing/knitting/crochet sessions, involving individuals in the planning process where possible .
- Inspire and motivate individuals to develop their sewing skills, assisting them in the creation of their projects and supporting them to brainstorm and use their own initiative
- Encourage individuals to continue independent activities
The skills you need
- Good communications skills
- Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
- Calm and patient approach
- Maintain discretion and judgement when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential information
- Skilled in knitting/crochet/sewing
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications.
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
Do you want to help shape the future of public services? Are you interested in how to make the UK a fairer country? Are you frustrated by the state of political debate on tax?
If you are ready to demand change, we invite you to apply to join the board of Tax Justice UK, helping us to campaign for a fairer and more effective tax system. We want to see higher taxes to support quality public services and ensure the redistribution of wealth.
We are looking for people who are passionate about making change and who can offer the support we need to be an effective campaigning and advocacy organisation. We have space for two people to join our board.
We’re particularly interested in people who have experience and skills in the following areas:
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Running small, or non-profit, organisations (board or senior leadership)
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Strategic communications, public or political campaigning, movement building or digital marketing.
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Fundraising, including individual giving and major donors
For more information about the two general board of director roles, please download the application pack.
Closing date for applications: 10am on 10 June
Interviews will take place on 2nd and 3rd July (in person in Vauxhall - we can cover any reasonable travel expenses)
First meeting date: 24 October 2024, 2-4pm (in person in Vauxhall)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for experienced volunteers to support with sessions teaching about sewing and designing, touching on things such as pattern cuttings and sewing techniques.
Hestia provides mental health support across 17 London boroughs and in Kent. Last year, Hestia supported more than 6,000 people across our mental health services.
What you will be doing
- To prepare sewing sessions, involving individuals in the planning process where possible
- Inspire and motivate individuals to develop their sewing skills, assisting them in the creation of their projects and supporting them to brainstorm and use their own initiative
- Encourage individuals to continue independent activities
- Sharing skills for designing such as pattern cutting and sewing techniques.
The skills you need
- Good communications skills
- Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
- Calm and patient approach
- Maintain discretion and judgement when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential information
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications.
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Criminal Justice Alliance (CJA) advocates for a fair and effective justice system. Our insight come from our members: over 200 non-profit organisations and academics with expertise across the UK justice system. We investigate key issues in criminal justice, co-produce evidence-led briefings and reports with our members to influence policy change. We connect practitioners, academics, the media, people with lived experience and policy makers from across the justice system to hold the government and other institutions to account and to promote power sharing.
We are looking for a Chair to lead the Board of trustees, ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation. The Chair's role is also to work in partnership with the Director, helping them achieve the aims of the organisation and to optimise the relationship between the Board and staff.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Responsibilities:
- Execute a results-driven social media strategy;
- Develop and curate engaging content for social media platforms;
- Assist in the creation and editing of written, video, and photo content;
- Attend events and produce live social media content (as applicable);
- Maintain unified brand voice across different social media channels;
- Collaborate to create a social media calendar;
- Monitor social media channels for industry trends;
- Interact with users and respond to social media messages, inquiries, and comments;
- Review analytics and create reports on key metrics;
- Assist in the development and management of social media marketing and influencer marketing strategy.
Qualifications / Skills:
- Passion for women's human rights;
- Expertise with social media and proficiency with major social media platforms and social media management tools;
- Proficiency with editing tools/digital media formats;
- Ability to understand historical, current, and future trends in the digital content and social media space;
- Strong copywriting and copy editing skills;
- Top-notch oral and verbal communication skills;
- Impeccable time management skills with the ability to multitask;
- Detail-oriented approach with ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- 2+ years experience with social campaigning, social media marketing or content development;
- 2+ years experience with donor campaign platforms;
- Direct experience using social media management tools;
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook);
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premier Pro) or equivalent digital media editing tools a plus.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for experienced volunteers to support with sessions teaching about sewing and designing, touching on things such as pattern cuttings and sewing techniques.
Hestia provides mental health support across 17 London boroughs and in Kent. Last year, Hestia supported more than 6,000 people across our mental health services.
What you will be doing
- To prepare sewing sessions, involving individuals in the planning process where possible
- Inspire and motivate individuals to develop their sewing skills, assisting them in the creation of their projects and supporting them to brainstorm and use their own initiative
- Encourage individuals to continue independent activities
- Sharing skills for designing such as pattern cutting and sewing techniques.
The skills you need
- Good communications skills
- Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
- Calm and patient approach
- Maintain discretion and judgement when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential information
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications.
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our Volunteer champions are a vital part of our work, as they help us to raise awareness with local communities and with new audiences.
What is the role of a Volunteer Champion?
As a regional Volunteer Champion, you will help us raise awareness of BPD and support our work in your local community. You will promote volunteering, and the benefits of volunteering, with the people of your local community. You will act as an ambassador for the organisation.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Championing volunteering in your local area
- Being the first point of contact for volunteers in your area
- Connecting with your local volunteer organisations
- Posting volunteer roles in your community
- Giving talks in the community and online
- Connecting with our social media platforms
- Creating social media posts of activities in your community
- Take part in our campaigns
Why Should I Get Involved?
From enhancing your CV and learning new skills to building confidence and teamwork, there are lots of reasons why volunteering with us as a Volunteer Champion can be beneficial.
- Join a community of volunteers who are united in supporting our mission
- Get involved with your local community, creating opportunities to connect with new people and engage with your local community.
- Make a difference in the lives of people with borderline personality disorder, your involvement will help us to reach more people in need of support.
- The Volunteer Champion role can enhance your CV as you will be engaging with different audiences to promote our services, create content and develop new skills.
Who can be a Volunteer Champion?
If you are interested in, and passionate about, volunteering and would like to be part of our program, you can sign up as a Volunteer Champion today!
How much time does a Volunteer Champion commit?
You can get involved in whatever way feels right for you! This is a flexible and self-led role which is part of a wider network.
We do ask that you attend four online sessions per year to connect and network with the full Volunteer Champion network.
What can you expect from us?
All Volunteer Champions receive:
- An induction, training for your role and ongoing support
- A welcome pack including useful resources and digital assets
- Regular updates, calls to action and communication
- Opportunities to connect, network and attend exclusive online events with other Volunteer Champions
How to become a Volunteer Champion
If being a Volunteer Champion sounds like something you would like to be involved in, apply today so that we can start you on your journey supporting us.
Next Steps
Once we receive your application we will invite you to an open evening to find out more about the role. The open evening will be 7pm on Tuesday 18th June and will be held over Teams. After the open evening, we will introduce you to the rest of the team and get you started on volunteering with us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Overview:
As our Volunteer Social Media Handling Executive, you'll be the voice behind our LinkedIn and Twitter presence, driving our mission forward. This is your chance to leverage social media for a meaningful cause and gain valuable experience in the world of non-profits.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day management of the organisation's LinkedIn and Twitter accounts.
- Ensure profiles are up-to-date, accurate, and aligned with the organisation's branding and messaging.
- Develop and curate engaging content for LinkedIn and Twitter, including posts, articles, graphics, and multimedia elements.
- Craft compelling and concise messaging that aligns with the organisation's mission and goals.
- Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and mentions on LinkedIn and Twitter.
- Proactively engage with followers, influencers, and stakeholders to build relationships and foster a sense of community.
- Create and maintain a content calendar for consistent and strategic posting.
- Schedule posts at optimal times to maximise reach and engagement.
- Collaborate with the communications team to support social media campaigns and initiatives on LinkedIn and Twitter.
- Assist in the promotion of events, fundraising efforts, and advocacy campaigns.
- Monitor analytics and track key performance indicators (KPIs) on LinkedIn and Twitter.
- Provide regular reports on social media performance, highlighting successes and recommending areas for improvement.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in managing LinkedIn and Twitter accounts for organisations or brands.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to adapt the organisation's voice.
- Collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to contribute to a non-profit organization's online presence and impact.
- Gain experience in social media management and digital communication.
- Develop and enhance skills in content creation, analytics, and community engagement.
- Build a portfolio of work showcasing your ability to manage social media platforms effectively.
At Children with Voices, we believe in the power of social media to create change. Join our friendly team, where we cover transport costs and provide nourishing meals for our dedicated volunteers. Apply now and be the voice that amplifies our mission!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Outcast Activists Forum address challenges related to youth unemployment and the financial inclusion of both young women and men most particularly those from less privileged and underserved communities.
Outcast Activists Forum (OAF) was established in January 2020 and incorporated in August 2020 as a grassroots network of activists and likeminded people with an aim to bring about social change through empowering the community in the fight for gender equality, youth inclusion on the issues of social justice, women empowerment, the fight against poverty, unemployment, teenage marriages a pregnancies, address human rights-related abuses, environmental protection and revive the need for child education and com drug abuse and alcoholism.
OAF slogan “Amplifying voices, Enriching communities” represents the voices of the people in the nationwide suburbs, communities with several cases of unwanted pregnancies in adolescents, early child marriages, poor health, poverty, child abuse, and human rights abuse, and unemployment, lack of career guidance, inadequate information and poor livelihood. OAF started its operations by doing ground research on issues deteriorating society in the poor suburbs regionally.
Responsibilities
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They are looking for a VOLUNTEER Fundraising Associate You will play a key role in supporting our fundraising efforts to ensure the sustainability and growth of our organization. This is an exciting opportunity for someone enthusiastic about fundraising and eager to make a difference.
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Responsibilities: - Donor Engagement: Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, supporters, and potential donors through various channels such as email, phone calls, meetings, and events. - Grant Writing and Research: Identify potential grant opportunities, conduct research, and assist in the development and writing of grant proposals to secure funding for their programs and initiatives. - Fundraising Campaigns: Collaborate with the fundraising team to plan, execute, and evaluate fundraising campaigns and events, including online fundraisers, crowdfunding campaigns, and fundraising dinners. - Database Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records and fundraising databases, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. - Communications: Assist in the creation of fundraising materials, including appeal letters, newsletters, and social media posts, to effectively communicate our mission and impact to donors and supporters. - Event Coordination: Provide logistical support for fundraising events, including venue selection, vendor coordination, volunteer management, and attendee outreach. - Donor Stewardship: Acknowledge and recognize donors for their contributions, including sending thank-you letters, organizing donor appreciation events, and providing regular updates on the impact of their support. - Collaboration: Work closely with the fundraising team and other team members within the organization to align fundraising strategies with overall organizational goals and priorities.
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Volunteer 2-3 hours per week remotely for 6+ months
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you enjoy meeting and engaging with new people? We are looking for a volunteer to join our team to provide a friendly face as people arrive at our Service. You will also support people to connect with others, feel welcome whilst assisting our staff to run services for people in crisis. Get in touch and make a difference!
What you will be doing
- Work alongside staff to support people accessing one of our drop-in sessions
- Welcoming and engaging people using the Service
- Holding conversations with people using the Service, checking in on their wellbeing and providing a listening ear/friendly face
- Motivate and inspire people to take part in activities
- Support with preparing light refreshments to create a relaxed environment
- Support with ad hoc and administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the Service
The skills you need
- Good communications skills
- Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
- Calm and patient approach
- Maintain discretion and judgement when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential information
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
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As a collection tin volunteer, you will play a vital role in supporting us to raise our profile and fundraise within your community.
You will look after the Magpas Air Ambulance collection tins within a designated area, replacing full tins and returning them to an agreed location. You can also help us by finding new locations in which to place tins. These collection tins are an important part of how we raise money, raising approximately £20,000 per year.
As a collection tin volunteer, you will be expected to:
- Represent Magpas Air Ambulance in a respectful and friendly manner
- Understand the work of Magpas Air Ambulance, having basic knowledge and enthusiasm for our service
- Wear your Magpas Air Ambulance ID badge, ensuring it's visible at all times
- Travel to your collection tins (on two or four wheels). Where motorised vehicles are used, you must hold a full UK driving license, have a road-worthy vehicle with up-to-date road tax, MOT certificate (where applicable) and fully comprehensive insurance.
- Establish the regularity of required tin collections in your area, keep a log of your activities and feedback to the Supporter Care Officer
- Proactively replace full collection tins as needed and deliver them to an agreed location within one working day of collection
- Place new tins in locations within your area, ensuring they are accurately labelled with the location and organisation's name
- Inform the Supporter Care Officer of any new tins placed or any changes, helping us to ensure records are accurate and kept up to date
- Follow all Magpas Air Ambulance policies and procedures, including reporting any accidents and incidents
- Recognise, respond to, and report any safeguarding issues or concerns
What to expect from us:
- Regular support and advice from our staff team
- Expenses covered in line with our volunteer policy
- On-the-job training specific to your role
- Events where you can meet other volunteers and share ideas
- Impressive skills to add to your CV and a reference if/when you need it
- The opportunity to meet like-minded people
- We are an equal opportunity organisation and welcome volunteers with diverse abilities
As well as joining the Magpas Air Ambulance family, you will make new friends and be an important connection within your community, representing the work of a lifesaving team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.