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Volunteer Supporter Care Admin Assistants are required to help with telephone calls to say thank you to donators, sending letters, scanning and uploading files so knowledge of IT would be helpful.
Skills:
- Positive attitude and great people skills.
- Good communication skills both orally and written
- Organisation
- Good listening skills
- Basic IT Knowledge
- Have a calm and approachable manner
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Mind Axis is hiring!
Job Title: Volunteer Events Assistant (x1 for Hounslow-based sessions)
Time Commitment: 15 hours/month
Start Date: Summer 2024 (exact date will be agreed)
End Date: 6 months from start date (with 3-month probation period)
We are a social enterprise dedicated to enhancing mental wellbeing. Our flagship service is The Teashop, which brings small groups of community members together to foster their mental wellbeing through an enjoyable activity with known mental health benefits, over a cup of tea.
Job Description:
As a Volunteer Events Assistant, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our mission by supporting in-person Teashop sessions. Each session brings together groups of up to 15 adults experiencing mild-to-moderate mental health symptoms, providing them with an enjoyable activity and an opportunity for connection in a supportive environment. We’ve offered dog therapy, art-making, yoga, and wellness discussions in the past.
Responsibilities:
- Create Eventbrite/Facebook/Instagram ads to draw new participants to future sessions.
- Assist with the setup and logistics of sessions for The Teashop service
- Travel to and support Teashop sessions by helping with materials, taking photos, and managing sign-in procedures, typically two sessions per month during weekends.
- Create engaging social media content to promote The Teashop sessions and build community awareness.
- If required, provide mental health first aid support by signposting and offering assistance to attendees in need.
- Collect feedback at the end of each session and input it into Excel spreadsheets.
Essential Criteria:
- 18+ years old
- Completed A-levels or equivalent
- Must possess a valid DBS check or be willing to have it done
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively during sessions
- Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for engaging with diverse communities
- Availability to volunteer two weekend days per month for in-person sessions
- Ability to travel to session locations within the designated area
- Proficiency in basic computer skills for data entry and social media management.
Desirable criteria:
- An undergraduate degree (BSc/BA)
- A valid driver's license and licensed vehicle to help transport materials
- Experience in customer service/administrative role
- Experience with working with people with mental health conditions
- Experience in social media and/or graphic design skills
Benefits:
Volunteer Events Assistants will receive:
- Compensation for travel expenses incurred going to sessions
- Opportunity to receive Mental Health First Aid training
- Gain valuable experience in event management and community engagement within the mental health sector
Application deadline: On a rolling basis
Suitable applicants will be invited to interview within 2 weeks of submitting an application. Please note that the application process may close early if we receive a large number of qualified applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You will support the Digital Marketing & Communications Officer with marketing and admin tasks, helping promote Equality in Tourism’s work across our website, social media, newsletters and PR. Typical tasks might include sourcing and designing imagery, keyword research and uploading blog posts.
About us:
Equality in Tourism is a non-profit organisation, transforming the lives of women in tourism by
promoting gender equality across the industry. We envision a just and sustainable tourism
industry that empowers women and girls, promotes diversity and inclusion, and contributes to the
social, economic and environmental well-being of local communities. Our team and associates
are experts in the field of gender equality in tourism and we work together to create and inspire
meaningful change within the industry.
Person Specification
This role would suit a student or recent graduate in marketing and communications or tourism. It could also be a good opportunity for someone with a marketing background looking to gain experience in the non-profit sector or someone with relevant experience who has retired from paid work.
We’re looking for someone who has…
- A great understanding of digital marketing and social media, with relevant academic or work experience.
- Strong writing and proofreading skills.
- Good organisation and time management, able to manage deadlines and keep the team updated on progress.
- Committed to gender equality and has enthusiasm towards our goal of creating a fairer, more sustainable tourism industry.
It’s a bonus if you have…
- Graphic design experience, using tools like Canva or Adobe.
- Video editing skills.
- Knowledge of SEO.
- Experience with CMS, especially WordPress and HubSpot.
Why Volunteer With Equality in Tourism?
You’ll be joining a small team but one with a wealth of knowledge on gender, tourism and marketing that you can learn from. While most of your contact will be with the Digital Marketing Officer, you’ll also get to work and connect with our directors, trustees and fellow volunteers.
You’ll also have the opportunity to influence our campaigns and make a difference with your ideas. We’ll make sure you’re developing skills that enhance your CV and work portfolio.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Could you use your social media, marketing and communications experience to raise the profile of a small charity? Help us to increase our social media presence and engagement, generate greatr content and help promote existing activities.
Our charity delivers a range of awareness campaigns and support services to patients, relatives, partners and carers who have been affected by a poorly understood pain condition; Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). We are looking for 2 experienced social media and communications volunteers who are able to develop posts and campaigns from design to inception, create fresh and engaging content, increase engagement and to increase awareness of the charity and of the condition we represent.
Even though we are a small organisation we have big ideas and would like to draw on your experience in the communications world to help the charity deliver engaging content and communications to help us spread our aims and message to all our audience.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Help increase engagement, improve the number of followers/likes, create & execute a content calendar
- Produce fresh, branded and engaging content for our social media channels
- Prepare graphics and text for sharing across channels
- Engage with our followers and encourage interaction
- Manage and maintain social media channels on a regular basis
- Support charity campaigns, marketing, events and fundraising activities by promoting them on our social media feeds
- Use your creative skills to devise games, competitions and other strategies to engage, grow, and widen our target audiences
- Develop publicity materials and communication techniques for social media to raise awareness of our chronic condition
You will be working with the charity’s founder and Chair as well as with other trustees and volunteers who will provide an overview of our existing social media content, our brand and how we have approached our social media content to date.
Experience
We are looking for a volunteer who has experience in:
- Different types of marketing and communications media, including electronic and social media
- Writing and editing marketing content for social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn
- Building strategies to increase social media following and /or build fundraising or awareness campaigns
- Developing a coherent brand voice for social media, from content creation to community interactions
- Using and setting up tools such as Buffer, Canva, Tweetdeck etc
- Creating and executing content calendars to help plan social media activity
Skills Required
- Excellent written communication skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Creative writing and design abilities
- Good computer and digital skills
- Enthusiasm for communications and marketing and willingness to learn
- Ability to quickly understand the needs of our team / organisation / users
- Ability to transform small snippets of information into interesting and engaging stories suitable for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc.
- Understands the resource constraints of a small charity and is able to work with these
- Open to feedback
- An interest in helping Burning Nights CRPS Support achieve its aims
- Good organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and able to work as part of a team
What Difference You Will Make
You will join the charity during a critical and challenging period and your expert knowledge and experience will be invaluable to our success. You will have a key role in ensuring we can maintain our support services and become a sustainable charity to allow us to fulfil our aims.
Benefits
You would be a part of our small, friendly and forward-thinking charity team, focused on reaching people who may not have heard about the charity or about the condition. You would have a key role in developing a socoal media strategy for a small charity. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a real difference to a rare condition.
You will further develop your communication skills, gain PR and marketing experience and develop your social media skills.
This is a remote volunteering role, volunteering from your own home.
To bring together the Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) community to ensure people whose lives have been touched by this condition are not alone.
TRUSTEES REQUIRED!
At TOP UK we know how distressing and overwhelming OCD and phobias can be. Nearly 40 years of experience tells us that both conditions have a hugely negative impact on people’s lives. Fear and anxiety are incredibly unpleasant emotions and to frequently experience these emotions on a large scale is traumatic and debilitating. No one deserves that.
At TOP UK we also know that OCD and phobias are poorly understood, under-funded and stigmatised despite affecting millions of people. OCD and phobia sufferers often tell us how misunderstanding of their conditions leaves them feeling isolated, alone and afraid to seek help. At TOP UK, we believe no one should feel alone in facing their fears
It is an exciting but testing time at TOP UK and we have just launched an ambitious three-year strategy. While we are eager to embark on this new stage of development for our organisation it comes with an acknowledgment that we are working in particularly uncertain and stressful times and there is a greater need to grow our service than ever before. Demand for our service is at an all-time high and continues to grow, currently dramatically outstripping our capacity. Mental health services are at breaking point leaving those with OCD and Phobias often finding it impossible to find help and dealing with debilitating conditions alone.
Meeting this demand will be a challenge, but it is a challenge we are ready and willing to push for but in order to grow and build our organisation we are keen to evolve, enhance and diversify our Board of Trustees
The role is open to those from the public, private and voluntary sectors. You should be someone with a genuine interest in mental health and we are ideally looking for individuals with any of the following experience: Charity Governance; IT & Digital;Marketing, Communications and Brand; Fundraising: Diversity and Inclusion.
TOP UK also particularly welcomes applications from black and minority ethnic candidates and candidates from the LGBTQ+ community as they are currently under represented in our organisation.
All board meetings are virtual and take place every other month.
For further details please click on the attached Trustee Application pack below. Application is by letter and CV, please click on the apply button to submit these.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Title:
Volunteer Activity Assistant
Location:
Ipswich Opportunities Without Limits
Day/Time required:
Flexible hours and days between Monday and Saturday 09.00 to 21:00
Organisation overview:
Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for what they can do, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice and independence.
Service overview:
We offer a rich and diverse programme of recreational, learning and employment opportunities from our centre’s facilities in Ipswich and the wider communities of Suffolk.
Situated close to the town centre, we benefit from excellent links to local transport and neighbouring community projects.
We’re a super friendly and welcoming service with enthusiastic, skilled and experienced staff and volunteers who support individuals to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.
Description of role:
To support customers with higher needs and communication difficulties one-to-one in a group sessions.
Key tasks:
· Support Activities Facilitators to deliver sessions for adults requiring support with physical and learning needs
· Support individuals to communicate and interact.
· To take part in various activities that are meaningful and of interest to customers and to you.
· Become part of a passionate and supportive team.
· Learn new skills.
· Be socialable and have fun.
Volunteers will not be engaged in “Regulated Activity” as defined by Schedule 4 to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (as amended). This includes assisting people with personal or health care, and undertaking activities with children that are not supervised by staff.
A DBS check will be required as part of this role and will be carried out during the vetting checks of successful applicants.
Personal qualities required:
Within this role you:
· Supportive nature
· Outgoing and friendly
· Polite and respectful
· Patient and kind
· Good communicator
· Empathetic
· Calm, can do approach to tasks
· Able to work on own initiative as well as a team.
Benefits of volunteering:
· Become part of a passionate and supportive team.
· Help make a real difference to the lives of disabled and disadvantaged people.
· Gain new experiences and develop skills and confidence.
· Meet new people.
· Spend your time doing something that is worthwhile and rewarding
· Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses
· Certificated training provided to prepare you for your role
· Day to day support from a designated member of staff
· Have fun!
Training available:
1. Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
2. Child Protection in Health and Social Care
3. Equality and Diversity
4. Data Protection in Health and Social Care
5. Local induction
6. Health & Safety
Job Type: Volunteer
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About StreetVet
StreetVet is a growing national charity, committed to providing free vet care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness and to keep pets and owners together to maintain their unbreakable bond. StreetVet relies on its team of over 500 vet and nurse volunteers in twenty three locations around the UK to deliver free medical treatment, funded by grants, partnerships, corporate and individual donors. Since its inception in 2016 the charity has treated more than 2400 pets, and has won numerous awards.
Role Description
StreetVet are looking for a volunteer Finance Assistant to work with the CEO, Operations Manager and Head of Fundraising to help monitor the financial administration of the charity and report to the CEO at regular intervals on its state of financial health, in line with best practice, and in compliance with the governing document and legal requirements.
You will single handedly help support StreetVet’s patients and their owners by strengthening StreetVet’s finance and governance.
What can you expect to be doing?
· Preparing budgets.
· Keeping accurate financial records.
· Reporting financial records via Xero accounting software.
· Review and approve payments (including payroll).
· Being part of a team which ensures there are sufficient funds to meet expenditure.
· Updating and advising others on income received, expenditure and available funds.
· Managing and monitoring donations made to the group.
· Following financial procedures e.g. Gift Aid returns and VAT claims.
Responsibilities and duties:
· Overseeing and supporting the CEO with budgets, internal management accounts and annual financial statements for the Board of Trustees, and making sure that they understand what the accounts are saying.
· Leading StreetVet to ensure that proper accounting records are kept, financial resources are properly controlled, invested and economically spent, in line with good governance, legal and regulatory requirements.
· Supporting the CEO with the production of StreetVet’s Annual Report and Accounts.
· Oversee the development and implementation of financial reserves, cost management and investment policies.
· Lead on the Charities duty to ensure that proper accounting records are kept, financial resources are properly controlled, invested and economically spent, in line with good governance, legal and regulatory requirements.
· Liaising with the CEO and Operations Manager on the day-to-day financial activities of the charity.
· Monitor and advise on the financial viability of the charity.
· Monitor the financial administration of the charity and report to the CEO on its state of financial health, in line with best practice, and in compliance with the governing document and legal requirements.
· Overseeing the implementation of and monitoring specific financial controls and adherence to systems.
· Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan, and supporting the CEO with presenting an annual budget to the Board.
· Set up the StreetVet Finance committee, ensuring effective and inclusive meetings, facilitating discussions to which everyone can contribute and ensuring well founded, considered decision making.
· Oversee and scrutinise budgets, management accounts and annual financial statements and provide advice on these and the financial implications of the charity’s strategy and plans to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
· In partnership with the CEO ensure sound financial management of StreetVet - that proper accounting records are kept, financial resources are properly invested and economically spent; and that we have sound reserves and other finance and fundraising policies.
· Overseeing the charity’s financial risk‐management process.
· Liaise with the external auditors or independent examiner on specific issues such as the auditor’s or examiner’s management letter and the related board representations.
Skills/qualifications required
· Experience or knowledge of accounting, book keeping and/or good numeracy skills.
· The ability to collect and present information clearly and logically.
· A professional accountancy qualification (ICAEW or equivalent).
· Some understanding of charity finance and the fundraising landscape.
· Sound independent judgement, an ability to analyse information and communicate this in clear accessible ways to those without financial backgrounds.
· Good communication and leadership skills.
· A willingness to speak their mind and engage in open debate while working effectively as part of a team.
· To be honest and objective in their scrutiny of the organisation, seeking to ensure that the quality of service to clients remains paramount at all times.
· Commitment to the vision, mission and values of StreetVet.
· Willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort to meet the responsibilities of the post.
· Preferably experience of using Xero software.
Desirable
· Experience in charity finance.
Time Commitment
Streetvet employs a CEO and Operations Manager who are responsible for day to day financial management of the charity. The Finance Assistant’s involvement will play a key support role overseeing the financial affairs of the organisation, supported by the CEO and Operations Manager. This strengthens the Charity’s efficiency and strengthens their ability to create lasting impact on the communities we support. We love you to be able to give us 2-4 hours a week. More hours may be required at certain times, such as towards the end of the financial year.
StreetVet is a national charity, committed to providing free vet care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness & to keep pets & owners together
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Title:
Volunteer Activity Assistant
Location:
Cambridge Day Opportunities
Day/Time required:
Flexible hours and days between Monday to Friday, 9.15am to 3.30pm (start and finish times can be flexible for parents / carers)
Organisation overview:
Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for what they can do, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice and independence.
Service overview:
We offer a rich and diverse programme of recreational, learning and employment opportunities from our centre’s facilities in Cambridge.
We’re a super friendly and welcoming service with enthusiastic, skilled and experienced staff and volunteers who support individuals to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.
Description of role:
- To support customers with higher needs and communication difficulties one-to-one in a group sessions.
- Work alongside our Activities Facilitators to support the delivery of sessions.
Key tasks:
- To work at the individual customer’s pace in a group, ensuring they can take part in sessions (for example cooking, baking, dance).
- Help the individual customer communicate and interact with the team and their peers.
- To help with confidence building by encouraging and empowering customer to engage, be creative and stay safe.
- Ensure that the individual is included in various aspects of sessions, and during breaks and lunchtime.
- Volunteers will not be engaged in “Regulated Activity” as defined by Schedule 4 to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (as amended). This includes assisting people with personal or health care, and undertaking activities with children that are not supervised by staff.
Personal qualities required:
Within this role you will:
- · Have a supportive nature
- · You are outgoing and friendly
- · You will be polite and respectful
- · You are patient and kind
- · You take a calm measured approach to tasks
- · You are a good communicator
- · You are empathetic and resilient
Benefits of volunteering:
- · Become part of a passionate and supportive team.
- · Help make a real difference to the lives of disabled and disadvantaged people.
- · Gain new experiences and develop skills and confidence.
- · Meet new people.
- · Spend your time doing something that is worthwhile and rewarding
- · Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses
- · Certificated training provided to prepare you for your role
- · Day to day support from a designated member of staff
- · Have fun!
Training available:
- 1. Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
- 2. Child Protection in Health and Social Care
- 3. Equality and Diversity
- 4. Data Protection in Health and Social Care
- 5. Local induction
- 6. Health & Safety
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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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.
KEECH HOSPICE CARE….YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Our Volunteers are at the heart of the day to day running of our shops. We thank you for your time given to the charity. The shops provide much needed income to provide nursing care for our patients. Our purpose is to care for our patients and to support their families and friends. Whilst aiming to provide the most efficient and provide appropriate care, both physically and emotionally in their home or at the Hospice.
TASKS
To welcome, assist and serve our customers in a warm and friendly way providing a good standard of customer service.
To ensure Gift Aid is explained clearly and promoted to all our donors, and thanking them for their valuable contribution.
To promote public understanding of our work and the importance of raising funds, including promoting Hospice events and activities to the public.
Helping sort, steam, hang and display our donated stock and rotate the stock following the Manager’s guidelines.
Dealing with customer purchases, confidently process the cash handling and the accurate operation of the till.
SKILLS & QUALITIES
Honest, trustworthy and respectful.
Enthusiastic with a positive attitude.
Good communication and numeracy skills.
Presenting and maintaining shop displays in an attractive way to help create sales.
Reliable, committed, dependable and flexible.
Enjoy interacting with the customers and working as part of team, as well as under your own initiative.
TRAINING AVAILABLE
Ongoing support, training and development opportunities.
Specific relevant courses – Health & Safety, Fire Safety and Equality and Diversity.
BENEFITS
On site training.
Develop new skills, and meet new people.
DRESS CODE
Well presented smart/casual appearance and appropriate comfortable shoes to be worn.
Volunteer badge to be worn.
AVAILABILILTY
Time, commitment and availability can be discussed and agreed by the Shop Manager.
Where possible to be able and committed to work four hours a week i.e. 9-1pm, 1-5pm
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Role Title:
Activity Assistant
Location:
Basildon Day Opportunities
Day/Time required:
Monday to Friday, 9.15am to 3.30pm (start and finish times can be flexible for parents / carers)
Organisation overview:
Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for what they can do, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice and independence.
Service overview:
We offer a rich and diverse programme of recreational, learning and employment opportunities from our centre’s facilities in Basildon and the wider communities of Essex.
Situated close to the town centre, we benefit from excellent links to local transport and neighbouring community projects.
We’re a super friendly and welcoming service with enthusiastic, skilled and experienced staff and volunteers who support individuals to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.
Description of role:
To support customers with higher needs and communication difficulties one-to-one in a group sessions.
Work alongside our Activities Facilitators to support the delivery of sessions.
Key tasks:
To work at the individual customer’s pace in a group, ensuring they can take part in sessions (for example cooking, baking, dance).
Help the individual customer communicate and interact with the team and their peers.
To help with confidence building by encouraging and empowering customer to engage, be creative and stay safe.
Ensure that the individual is included in various aspects of sessions, and during breaks and lunchtime.
Volunteers will not be engaged in “Regulated Activity” as defined by Schedule 4 to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (as amended). This includes assisting people with personal or health care, and undertaking activities with children that are not supervised by staff.
A DBS check will be required as part of this role and will be carried out during the vetting checks of successful applicants.
Personal qualities required:
Within this role you:
- Will have a supportive nature
- Are outgoing and friendly
- Will be polite and respectful
- Are patient and kind
- Take a calm measured approach to tasks
- Are a good communicator
- Are empathetic and resilient
Benefits of volunteering:
- Become part of a passionate and supportive team.
- Help make a real difference to the lives of disabled and disadvantaged people.
- Gain new experiences and develop skills and confidence.
- Meet new people.
- Spend your time doing something that is worthwhile and rewarding
- Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses
- Certificated training provided to prepare you for your role
- Day to day support from a designated member of staff
- Have fun!
Training available:
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
- Child Protection in Health and Social Care
- Equality and Diversity
- Data Protection in Health and Social Care
- Local induction
- Health & Safety
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The administrative assistant will be assisting in general administrative support. They will have a close dialogue with key stakeholders, funders and donors to create relationships to help the organisation move forward.
The requirements for the job is basic office and communicating skills.
The administrative assistant should be keen on learning and developing new skills within the Organisation.
There will be opportunities to develop skills within several different units of the organisation such as; Marketing, Funding, Finance, HR and Legal.
The position will give the volunteer the opportunity to get insight into these different units, and the choice to develop oneself within the one (or several) that becomes of most interest, while at the same time getting versatile, transferable skills that can be applied throughout the organisation.
Main Tasks:
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Contact and communicate with stakeholders - explaining the organisational aims of the organisation and creating relationships and collaboration with other organisations.
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Assisting other volunteers in positions such as Marketing, Funding, Finance, HR and Legal.
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Administrative duties.
Required Skills:
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Microsoft word (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
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Communication skills
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Team-working skills
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Delivers work of quality in a timely manner
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Self-driven
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Obtains a professional attitude
Training and Support Available:
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Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
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Development within desired department
The volunteering program with QMC School requires a minimum of 16 weeks of commitment. We are looking for someone who can offer 12 hours a week, Monday - Friday.
Please note that this is a volunteering role
Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.
Role title: Volunteer Youth Support Assistant
Short description of role: Supporting our Connect! service for young people aged 9-18 with Autistic Spectrum Conditions. Activities range from a social board games & Lego group to kayaking, archery and bushcraft.
Long description of role: Involve’s Connect! service is funded by Kent County Council’s Short Breaks scheme. The purpose is for young people aged 9-18 with Autistic Spectrum Conditions to have a space to meet and build friendships with other young people in an autism friendly environment. The aims are for the young people to build their confidence, independence, and life skills in a safe space. As a volunteer, you would provide valuable support to the young people at activities which have previously included pizza making, arts and crafts, kayaking, archery and bushcraft as well as a regular group that meets and plays board games and Lego. It would not be necessary to join every activity but regularly enough for the young people to build relationships and trust with you at the group. Duties would involve supporting the Youth Programme Coordinator to get the young people settled at the beginning of the session and making drinks for parents and young people. You may also be encouraging young people who are feeling anxious to participate in activities by being a source of support to them and making them feel more comfortable. Most importantly, you will be supporting the group to stay safe and comfortable while trying new experiences.
Districts/areas the role is available in: Across Kent
Skills that the volunteer may need: Good listening and communication. Previous experience of working with young people is desirable but not essential.
What can the volunteer gain from this opportunity: Experience working with children and young people with additional needs. A sense of pride watching young people build their confidence and try new things. And of course, lots of fun!
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Involve is fully committed to upholding the rights of all children, young people and adults to be protected from harm and abuse and to achieve the best outcomes.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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Children of Voices is a hugely respected charitable organisation helping to improve the lives of young people and their families through genuine care, love, and support.
We are currently seeking a volunteer Personal Assistant/Office Manager. This role is ideal for an individual with experience as a P.A./Manager looking to work within the charity sector.
Responsibilities typically include:
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Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries: (email/calendar management and phone calls, managing diaries
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Typing, compiling, and preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence.
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Miscellaneous tasks to support the CEO which will vary according to projects and tasks but could include fundraising, event planning, social media, community outreach, press & PR.
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Managing databases and filing systems.
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Implementing and maintaining procedures/policies & administrative systems
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Forming a relationship with our clients as they are part of the community.
Essential skills for this role are:
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Organization skills: The ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and keep track of deadlines is crucial.
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Communication skills: should be able to communicate effectively in writing.
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Attention to detail: the ability to pick up on small details can prevent costly mistakes from occurring.
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Problem-solving skills: the ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause. The organisation has a warm and friendly atmosphere and will be extremely rewarding for the candidate.
Prior to submitting your application for this position, we suggest you visit our website to gain a better understanding of our organisation and our mission.