Communications Volunteer Roles in Leeds, West Yorkshire

Are you a good listener? Are you able to manage group conversations and ensure people feel comfortable together and that groups run smoothly? We need you to facilitate our Talk and Support weekly telephone groups that offer blind and partially sighted people the opportunity to socialise with others when the regular group facilitator is unavailable.

This is a telephone-based role that you can do from home. You will need access to a landline and/or mobile phone We ask you to commit to covering up to 3 groups per week, although this will vary on a week by week basis. Each group you cover will last for one hour.

*Listening to group conversations, ensuring they flow and are appropriate. Making appropriate contributions. Creating friendly & welcoming atmosphere. Being link between the group & Talk & Support team. Reporting safeguarding concerns.

*Effective listening skills; Good verbal communication skills; Work with wide range of people.

*Understanding Sight Loss Pack; Expenses; Supervision and help from your Manager; Training as appropriate.

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. 

QuilomboUK is looking for a Public Relations Assistant, who would love to join a growing organisation. 

We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.

We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons. Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.

We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace.

The PR Assistant role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to: 

• Gain experience in the Third Sector;

• Develop their skills and management experience, or just simply 'give something back to their community'. 

Ready for an adventure? Dive into the heart of Quilombo UK by exploring our website and videos! Explore the values that guide our mission, values and the impactful work we do to make a difference in our community. 

The role provides you with flexibility and autonomy at work. Where necessary, specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.

Should you meet these requirements, join us in leading positive change!

Main Responsibilities

• Providing general support and guidance to the wider PR Department as and when directed by the Head of PR team.

• Conduct research to support PR planning

• Lead and develop the team

• Foster good community relations through events and through involvement in community initiatives

• Line manager - coach and motivate the team to address skill gaps and achieve aspirations.

• Managing projects as assigned and organising teams to assist in these efforts.

• People management-Manage individual performance, regular progress meetings, induction of new starters, people development, resolve issues.

General tasks

• Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.

Essential

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Tactical understanding of all primary social media platforms

• Knowledge and understanding of online and offline marketing tactics

• Event planning experience

Desirable

• Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.

The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Updating the events calendar

• Planning events in advance - particularly face-to-face events

• Promoting events through email

• Assisting with the monthly newsletter, including the latest events and liaising with IT to get it sent out

• Creating graphics on social media for events and partnerships with other organisations

• Liaising with the social media team, ensuring that events are promoted on Twitter, TikTok and Instagram

• Thinking up new event ideas

• Working to ensure the smooth running of the monthly book club

• Identifying new organisations and individuals who are queer Muslims and allies to collaborate with

• Contacting organisations and venues

• Working with others in the team to arrange in-person events

• Sending thank-you emails after all events

• Updating contact/partner database

Experience/skills required:

• Working in a team but also independently, using initiative

• Organisation and time management skills

• Ability to use OutSavvy, Google Suite (including Google Calendar and Google Meet), HootSuite and Discord (or willingness to learn)

• Familiarity with social media platforms (or willingness to learn)

• Teamwork and collaboration with other individuals and organisations

• Strong communication

Reporting to: Programmes Officer

Volunteer Opportunity - Fundraising Senior Position

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the community? Do you have a flair for fundraising and a drive to support important causes? We have an exciting volunteer opportunity for you!

Main Purposes of position:

• Support and develop a variety of income generation functions, including individual giving initiatives, community fundraising, grant-making, and corporate giving.
• Undertake ad hoc admin tasks to support income generation efforts.
• Facilitate the successful delivery and completion of fundraising campaigns.

Key Tasks:

• Utilise your skills to undertake a variety of processes supporting fundraising efforts. This includes setting up community fundraising campaigns on platforms like JustGiving, promoting individual giving, facilitating grant applications, and enabling online donations.
• Unleash your creativity and look for new income generation opportunities while also nurturing existing grant pipelines. Support and encourage community fundraisers with their ideas and plans.
• Engage with the MCAS community, providing support to fundraisers. Collaborate with the communications team to share fundraising opportunities on social media, and work on developing our stewardship plans.

Key Results/Objectives:

• Help us achieve increased income generation to support our mission and goals.
• Drive enhanced community engagement with our fundraising campaigns, making a real impact on important causes.
• Contribute to the establishment and expansion of additional income generation channels, such as corporate giving.

You will report to our Director of Operations, Engagement, and Services, who will provide guidance and support throughout your volunteering journey.

If you are ready to take on this vital role and be part of a vibrant and passionate team dedicated to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Join us in our quest to create positive change and leave a lasting impact on our community.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to [Email Address]. We can't wait to welcome you to our passionate team of changemakers!

Note: This is a volunteer position. We greatly value the time and commitment of our volunteers and will provide necessary support and training to ensure a fulfilling experience. 

About Smart Works 

Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed. After visiting Smart Works, 69% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.

Smart Works Leeds, operating as a licensee of Smart Works Charity, is led by a Board of passionate and dedicated trustees, who are responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the Smart Works service across Yorkshire.

More information about who we are can be found on our website.

About the opportunity  

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Smart Works Leeds Board of Trustees. 

The Smart Works Leeds Board of Trustees consists of: Chair, Treasurer, People, Wardrobe & Property, Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships, Events, and Communications & Media Trustees. 

The Grants Trustee will lead on fundraising and charitable grants that are key to the ongoing operation and financial health of the Charity. The successful applicant will identify suitable foundations and will own the end-to-end grant application process.

If you have grant writing knowledge and skills to contribute to the Smart Works mission and would like to use your professional experience for good, we would love to hear from you.

General Duties of a Smart Works Trustee 

• Work with the Chair of the Board of Trustees to ensure the centre is well-run and governed effectively. 
• Provide support to determine the strategic direction of the Centre. 
• Advocate for the Centre, raising its profile and the awareness of the Smart Works service in the geographic area. 
• Build strong working relationships with the Chair, fellow trustees, staff, volunteers and supporters. 
• Work in a small team and tailor strong interpersonal and communication skills to all levels of seniority.

Personal Specification 

The successful applicant will have an understanding of grants, opportunities, application processes and be able to lead all aspects of this process and will possess previous experience in this field. 

As this is a voluntary, unpaid position it requires a self-starting and proactive approach with the capacity and time to challenge, engage and contribute to the work of the Board in a positive manner. 

It is essential that all applicants believe in the mission of Smart Works and align with our core values, share a commitment to fairness and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion, acting at all times with honesty and integrity. 

If you possess the relevant experience and are seeking to give something back to the community in Yorkshire, then we would love to hear from you. Please note, you do not need to have previous experience of sitting on a board to join us although it would be an advantage.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled candidates, and candidates with lived experience of unemployment, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Smart Works.

How to Apply  

Please visit our website or click "Apply Now" to find out more information - we can't wait to hear from you.

Good Work Hub is a philanthropy tech SaaS platform that connects charities to much needed resources. Mission driven organizations use Good Work Hub to organize their people, plan their mission and maximize their impact. The platform was created to do what technology does best: Break down barriers to entry, increase access and enable productivity. They are committed to powering the good people doing the good work.

CONTENT SPECIALIST

• Create engaging content for our various social media platforms that resonates with our audience and enhances our brand presence. Duties will include:
  - Developing and implementing social media strategies
  - Storytelling
  - Managing content calendars
  - Monitoring performance to optimize reach and engagement.
• Volunteer 7-9 hours per week remotely for 3-5 months

Writer roles at the Bylines Network

The Bylines Network is a not-for-profit citizen journalism organisation. It has eight regionally-based publications in England, one in Scotland and one in Wales.

The Network has ongoing opportunities for writers. If you would like the opportunity to publish articles on subjects that matter to you, or if you’re keen to develop your skills with a view to breaking into professional journalism, we would love to hear from you.

While your choice of subject matter is up to you, we also commission pieces on issues of local, national and international importance, so if you would like to explore this type of writing, let us know. We have a range of courses and educational materials available to help you learn how professional journalists operate. We will introduce you to an editor who will work with you to help make your writing the best it can be.

The only articles we won’t consider publishing are those that are defamatory or attack members of particular groups. We have progressive values and want to contribute to levelling the playing field in the UK media, so we particularly encourage applications from members of under-represented groups. If you have something to say but writing is difficult for you because of a disability or lack of education, let us know and we will do our best to help. We believe that your voice deserves to be heard.

We work online, with groups you can join if you want to engage with members of the wider team. We don’t require any specific commitment in terms of hours and you can work out a schedule that suits you with you editor-in-chief. We have a dedicated social media team to help promote your work. We are a volunteer-led organisation and always welcome new ideas.

Green Standard Trust DAO is a community-governed, purpose-owned land trust powered by blockchain technology. They address three core challenges: the destruction of nature and lack of systemic protection for life sustaining ecosystems; global warming and climate change caused by deforestation and industrial farming; and, climate poverty, which will quickly become one of society's greatest challenges. 

To solve these challenges, an alternative, purpose-owned, community-governed, impactful model is required. They have designed  a new, complimentary system that inherently protects nature, helps stabilise our global climate and can lift millions or billions out of poverty, all while providing value to GST holders. 

COMMUNITY MANAGER

• Building our community presence from scratch focusing on Twitter, Telegram and Discord; support manageing social media accounts, responding to comments, and fostering a positive community environment; monitor and report on growth and engagement metrics across our channels; and, work directly with both founders.
• Volunteer 4-6 hours per week for 3-5 months.

Our mission is to create disruptive technology solutions to global challenges.Aseel is a technology startup harnessing innovative technology to improve lives in underdeveloped and underrepresented countries.Aseel challenges conventional growth models and techniques, fostering a culture of thinking big and learning from collective experience to bridge the gap between fast-paced technology sectors and impact-driven international development firms.Partnering with government and non-government entities, private companies, and international organizations, Aseel’s mission is to create disruptive technology solutions to complex global challenges.

Aseel accomplishes this mission with a diverse team of professionals with experience in international development, systems engineering, data science and analytics, business and finance, product management, application development, and e-commerce sales. Global employees consist of driven team members passionate about the mission and committed to making positive changes in international development using technology-based systems. We are using the technology to solve these challanges.

TECHNICAL WRITER

• As a technical proposal writer, you will contribute to proposal development by creating compelling content. You will also need to stay updated in the field through educational opportunities and professional networking, as well as aiding the New Business team in creating applications, editing applications, and contributing to proposal development. You also need to actively seek and pursue New Business opportunities aligned with Aseel's mission.
• Volunteer 4-6 hours per week for 3-5 months

Role Description - Social Media & Communications Trustee (SMT0424) 

ROLE TITLE: 

Trustee 

HOURS: 

Approx. 8 hours per month

COMMITMENT PERIOD: 

A minimum of 12 months is needed for this volunteer management role 

RESPONSIBLE TO: 

Chair of Board of Trustees

CLOSING DATE: 

9th May 2024 

ROLE SUMMARY 

Trustees play a crucial and key role in the setting up of Youth Mix, the strategic direction and steering of our new youth charity, ensuring we are a fantastic youth-led organisation for young people aged 16 to 26 years old. Trustees will also ensure quality, stability and positive outcomes for both young people and our new charity as we set up and start our journey.

This is an exciting time for the Charity as we roll out our mentoring programme. Following strategic discussions, we are now looking to reinforce and enrich our Trustee Board to provide support and guidance to our Operational Team to enable them to achieve our ambitious 1 year and 3-year plans, whilst also ensuring robust succession plans in place for the Board.

To that end, we are looking to appoint a trustee with experience in social media management and marketing to help develop and implement our social media strategy and expand and engage our followers.

We are particularly enthusiastic about fostering inclusivity within our Board. We actively encourage applications from ethnic minorities, young individuals seeking their inaugural board appointment (especially those aged between 18 & 26), and individuals of all ages with a commitment to empowering young people, including those aged 55 and above.

For more information please see the attached role description. 

The Gold Standards Framework (GSF) charity are seeking new Trustees to join our Board to support the important work of enabling generalist frontline teams improve care for people nearing the end of life. We are seeking in particular, new Trustees who have business development, finance, charity or fundraising expertise or experience, who might be interested in this area, as well as others interested in social care, education or palliative or end of life care.

The Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Centre recently celebrated 25 years of work improving end of life care given by generalist frontline teams. GSF is the leading provider of training in end of life care for generalist front line staff across health and social care. We have trained and accredited thousands of teams, influenced national policy and practice and GSF has improved the care for many millions of people and their families.

Much has been achieved but there is still more to do ... We have a bold and exciting vision to ensure that everyone experiences Gold Standard end of life care. We want to see a big increase in the number of people that are trained, and we want to influence policy to make Gold Standard end of life care a requirement. We have recently become a CIO charity and as we enter a new chapter of our story, we are seeking new trustees to help us to achieve our vision and contribute to our strategic purpose. 

Could you help us achieve these goals? We are a small team and value the contribution of our trustees, partners, associates and professional reference groups. Trustees will typically attend 4-6 online board meetings a year, along with other communications and support between meetings, plus occasional strategy away days. 

For full details, read more on the Gov (dot) UK website.

We are looking for people with the same shared values and commitment to improving end of life care in our country. We need experienced and passionate trustees to help our excellent team to meet our vision. We are particularly interested in:

• Finance Fundraising Business management, especially in the charity or training sectors
• Marketing/communications
• Health and/or social care provision
• Palliative/End of Life Care/GSF in practice
• Senior board level/charity experience
• Integrated care systems/local authorities
• Health & Care Policy

Please email Keri Thomas, Sue Richards, or Julie Armstrong-Wilson if you’re interested in having an informal chat. More information on GSF can be found on our website

WEB DESIGNER - VOLUNTEER ROLE

We are looking for a volunteer to join us at Unlock YOUR Potential in the volunteer role of WEB DESIGNER (Remote), where you will lead on the design of visually appealing one page holding web page for our new start up not-for-profit.

About Us:

Unlock YOUR Potential is a dynamic and impact-focused startup charity committed to empowering individuals from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Our mission is to provide meaningful programmes that span employment, education, life skills, mentoring, personal development, and holistic support. We believe in building new pathways for those seeking positive change.

Role Overview:

As the Volunteer, Web Designer, you will play a crucial role helping us get recognised by creating a visually appealing web page/holding page for Unlock YOUR Potential that will get us recognised and give us some online presence while we work behind the scenes to get fully set up and up and running.

We just need a one page website that gives information in a well presented and visually appealing way.

Qualifications and Experience:

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities. We are especially interested in candidates who have:

• Web design experience with the ability to create an uplifting positive branded web page that we can use in the interim while we are getting set up.

​​Time Commitment:

We are looking for something pretty soon but there is no set deadlines as this is a volunteer role you will manage your own workload and as long as you keep us updated on the progress thats all that matters.

Join Us:

If you are ready to make a lasting impact, help us create some needed branding identity, we invite you to apply. Together, we can unlock potential and transform lives.

Unlock YOUR Potential is an equal opportunity organisation.

We’re a charity awarding £1,000 grants to people of colour based in the UK who want to bring a new creative project to life. We support creativity in all its forms including: poetry, paintings, fashion, zines, music, food, flowers, photographs, workshops, events or something else completely.

Brief:

We need a volunteer to help neurodivergent applicants or applicants with long term illness write their applications. 

An important distinction is to be made here - your role is to help someone write a clear application. You are not here to help them develop their idea or to turn it into something it’s not.

Applicants answer these questions:

1. What is their Grand Plan? (300 words)

2. Why is now the right time to do it? (100 words)

3. What is your budget? 

These answers are then marked against a criteria which can be found on our website (which we can share with you). 

Process: 

We will ask applicants to come to you with bullet points for ideas of what their project is. This is the minimum; some may come with a written application that needs tweaking. 

You will then read through what they have and help write clearer sentence structures. While we try not to judge on things like grammar and spelling, this does often help clarify the project’s ambitions. 

The aim is to work in a collaborative Google Doc, but if that is not possible, we will explore other options. 

Keep sentences simple and to the point. We need to be sold on your vision, but it doesn’t need to be overwritten. Using simple and straightforward language helps give us clarity on your project.

We will allow applicants up to two rounds of feedback - meaning you can work on the application a maximum of three times. We ask applicants to group their feedback. 

Applicants

This will be open to applicants who are disabled, including those with dyslexia or dyspraxia. So it’s important to be patient and anticipate that they may not have the clearest written communication. 

Skills

• Copywriting/Proofreading
• Desireable: Experiance of working with people who have long term illnesses or are neurodivergent