Community And Events Fundraising Assistant Volunteer Roles

We are currently seeking a volunteer Personal Assistant to the CEO and Founder of Been There. This role is ideal for an individual with experience as a P.A./E.A. looking to work within the charity sector alongside a small and passionate team.

Responsibilities typically include: 

• Email management - Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries
• Diary management
• Database management
• Liasing with other team members
• 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. 
• 5-8 hours a week. Ideally 1-2 hours a day but we are flexible

Essential skills for this role are:

• Organisation skills - prioritize tasks, manage time, and keep track of deadlines
• Communication skills - should be able to communicate effectively in writing. 
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong team player
• Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed
• Confident in use of computer software including Microsoft Office 365

Desirable skills for this role:

• 2+ years experience as a P.A./E.A.
• Experience in use of CRM systems

If you are interested in joining our team but this role isn't quite right for you, please check out our other volunteer roles.

Are you looking to volunteer in a small and friendly office team? We're looking for someone to help us with our membership admin, including assembling membership packs, preparing resources for mailings, helping us prepare for membership events and lots more - no admin day will be the same and there is always plenty of tea and coffee on tap and biscuits available!

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one the region’s largest and oldest charities managing over 100 nature reserves and works with many other land managers assisting them to improve wildlife. The Trust works to involve people in nature conservation through events, environmental education and community involvement.

The supporter services team is part of the Fundraising and Engagement Directorate which includes the Membership, Events, Communications and Fundraising team.  As part of their work, the Supporter Services team process all new membership and are looking for a volunteer to help pack our mailing of welcome packs and other post.  Ideally our volunteer will also help keep both our literature and events storeroom tidy.

What you'll be supporting us with:

• Assembling membership welcome packs for new Yorkshire Wildlife Trust members
• Packing membership packs ready for the Friday mailing
• Putting together other regular mailings to new and existing members
• Filing of confidential information
• Keeping the storeroom tidy and in order.
• Discarding any out-of-date literature.
• Putting away stock after events.
• Informing staff of low supplies.
• Help gather equipment for events.
• Help take in deliveries.
• Helping with other tasks as required.

What's in it for you?

This is a great opportunity to volunteer for a successful wildlife and environmental charity with a friendly team.  Our team is very busy and we greatly value the help of our volunteers.  Hot drinks and biscuits are always available!

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

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

Our shops are a large source of income for Keech Hospice and the bed rock of our shops is the volunteers that give up their time to help run the shops. Keech Hospice uses the income to provide care and support for patients and their families. 

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, promoting Hospice events and activities to the public. Help 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 accurate operation of the till.

SKILLS & QUALITIES

 Be a Honest, trustworthy and respectful with an enthusiastic positive attitude. Have good communication and numeracy skills. to be a reliable, commited, dependable and flexible. Able to work as part of a team as well as under your own initiative.

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.

MHA’s mission is to inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life. At MHA Lauriston, we provide residential, nursing, and residential dementia care for 60 residents.

Our care home is a busy environment with a variety of activity happening every day.  As a General Care Home Assistant, you’ll support the team with a variety of tasks that vary each week.

Main tasks and responsibilities: 

• Support residents with activities
• Support residents to access gardens
• Spend time with residents – playing games or chatting
• Delivering laundry to residents’ rooms
• Serve meals
• Set up activity sessions and general tidy after
• Basic admin– filing, photocopying, and updating noticeboards etc.
• Joining in with events or fundraising
• You must ensure that residents needs are put first, whilst respecting their privacy and independence
• You’ll maintain confidentiality
• You will be familiar with and adhere to MHA’s Health and Safety Policies and policies relating to your volunteering role.

Benefits for you:

• Help improve the quality of life for older people
• Support your community
• Keep socially active
• Be part of a friendly team
• Gain experience
• Learn new skills

Skills and qualities desired:

• Friendly
• Trustworthy
• Good communication and people skills
• Able to use your own initiative, but also able to ask for help when you need.
• You’ll be reliable and punctual
• You’ll be able to maintain confidentiality

Training, support, and requirements:

• You must be at least 16 years old
• A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two character references are required
• Induction and training on safeguarding, health and safety and other training relevant to the role
• Ongoing support from a named contact

Times and Commitment:

• Monday-Sunday-11am-1pm. At least two hours a week.
• We ask you to be able to commit on a regular basis for a minimum of six months

*Please note- we can only accept applications from UK residents*

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.

Trustee Vacancies

Showroom Work Station

(Sheffield Media and Exhibition Centre)

Showroom Work Station is a registered charity and a cultural hub for South Yorkshire and the North of England. 

Located in a converted 1930’s art deco building, the venue is home to a four-screen cinema, creative industries business centre, event space, and café bar, in the heart of Sheffield city centre. 

We are looking to recruit new Trustees to join our board.  We are particularly keen to hear from anyone with knowledge and understanding of major capital projects, fundraising or the hospitality sector.  However, if you don’t have expertise in any of these areas, but still feel that you have something to offer, please still get in touch.  This is a unique opportunity to join a creative and passionate team and help shape the future of the organisation.

As a trustee you will oversee the operation of a major cultural cinema exhibiting a diverse film programme with first run and retrospectives of curated work, including archive, documentaries, and many unique one-off programmes with regular visiting filmmakers.  We are home to some very successful film festivals and host many unique events each month.

Through our trading subsidiary, we also manage the Work Station creative industries business centre, operate a successful bar/café, and conferencing facilities.

Our Trustees work closely with the Chair, Chief Executive and Senior Management Team to provide clear strategic direction to the organisation, helping to agree policy, define goals, set targets, and evaluate performance.

As with all our Trustees, we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a good understanding of local, regional, and cultural agendas.

Trustees are required to attend approximately 5 Board meetings per year (usually held on the last Monday of the month, 6 pm – 8 pm) and to offer relevant support and specialist knowledge to enable us to meet the objectives of our business. 

The post is not paid but all Trustees receive invitations to special events and have a weekly allocation of free cinema tickets (subject to availability).

Application process:

Please download our full application pack and equal opportunities form from the vacancies page of the Showroom Workstation, Sheffield website.

To apply please provide the following:

• A comprehensive CV or biography (a statement outlining your roles, responsibilities, and achievements in the organisations in which you currently and previously worked). Please include details of any service as a Board Trustee or any other voluntary/community work.
• Our completed equal opportunities monitoring form.  This information will be treated as confidential and used for statistical purposes only.
• Daytime and evening contact telephone numbers that will be used with discretion.

Closing date: Please submit your application by midday on Wednesday 8th May 2024 to Julie Simpson

For an informal conversation about the role prior to submitting your application please contact Ian Wild, Chief Executive.

Showroom Work Station, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX

Sheffield Media and Exhibition Centre Limited is a registered charity, number 100 2020

As a welcome desk volunteer, you will be the welcoming face of Magpas Air Ambulance at our exciting new base in Alconbury Weald.

You will greet visitors at the centre, addressing any needs whilst giving exceptional customer service. You will contact relevant staff members when appropriate and signpost people into our visitor centre experience. In between greeting guests, you may be taking enquiries, processing the sale of merchandise, taking and counting donations or assisting us with other essential administration tasks.

As a welcome desk volunteer, you will be expected to:

• Represent Magpas Air Ambulance in a respectful and friendly manner
• Understand the work of Magpas Air Ambulance to secure basic knowledge and enthusiasm for our service
• Wear your Magpas Air Ambulance ID badge while volunteering, ensuring it's visible at all times
• Greet visitors, delivering exceptional customer service assistance and providing an overall welcoming environment
• Address visitor questions and needs both over the phone and face-to-face
• Have good communication skills and be able to work with other volunteers and staff as part of a team
• Have an eye for detail and a flexible attitude
• Have a good understanding of computers (Microsoft Office) or the willingness to learn
• Process payments
• Support various administrative duties
• 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 you can 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 a network of 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.

As an office volunteer, you’ll play a vital role supporting our small fundraising team with administrative and office related duties.

In this role, no two days will be the same! You may be inputting data, making telephone calls, packing and sending out letters, counting donations, preparing stock for events or contacting fellow volunteers to fill our events rota.

As a office volunteer, you will be expected to:

• Represent Magpas Air Ambulance in a respectful and friendly manner.
• Understand the work of Magpas Air Ambulance to secure basic knowledge and enthusiasm for our service.
• Wear your Magpas Air Ambulance ID badge while volunteering, ensuring it's visible at all times.
• Have good communication skills and be able to work with other volunteers and staff as part of a team.
• Have an eye for detail and a flexible attitude.
• Have a good understanding of computers (Microsoft Office) or the willingness to learn.
• 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 a network of 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.

We are seeking to recruit two Non-Executive Directors from the business world, third sector, cultural sector and beyond who share our passion for theatre and the arts to support our collective responsibility to develop our vision and our people.

What will you be doing?

We’re a Theatre Without Walls, have imagination without limits and exist to make extraordinary, relevant theatre by, with and for contemporary Scotland.

As we continue our journey, we are seeking to recruit two Non-Executive Directors from the business world, third sector, cultural sector and beyond who share our passion for theatre and the arts to support our collective responsibility to develop our vision and our people.

We welcome a diversity of voices around the table, reflecting the audiences and communities we serve. Applications from divergent and collaborative thinkers are welcome, we offer a space in which to speak and be heard. We also encourage applications from candidates of colour, gender diverse people and disabled people.

What are we looking for?

In this instance, we are specifically looking for individuals with experience and skills in the following areas:

• Experience of HR practice and / or the legal landscape around HR within a thriving workplace.
• Experience of working with young people from diverse backgrounds, encouraging the voice of young people in society, working with more disengaged youth to build confidence, agency and social mobility.

Skills and Experience: 

• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to command respect from, and communicate effectively with, a diverse range of colleagues and stakeholders.
• An understanding of access, inclusion, diversity and equal opportunities issues.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team, project group or committee.
• Good, independent judgement.
• An ability to think creatively.
• Awareness of risk and the need to balance ambition with sustainability

Knowledge: 

• Knowledge of fundraising, or involvement in other networks of benefit to National Theatre of Scotland.

What difference will you make?

The statutory duties of a Non-Executive Director Board member are:

• To ensure that the company complies with its governing documents - Memorandum and Articles of Association.
• To ensure that the company pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.
• To ensure that the company applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives - the company must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objectives, no matter how ‘charitable’ and ‘worthwhile’ those activities are. 
• To contribute actively to the Board’s role in giving firm strategic direction to the company, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. 
• To safeguard the reputation and values of the company.
• To ensure the effective and efficient operation and administration of the company. 
• To ensure the financial stability of the company.
• To protect and manage the property of the company and to ensure the proper investment of the company’s funds. 
• To appoint the Chief Executive Officer and monitor their performance. 
• To hold the National Theatre of Scotland, as a registered Charity, “in trust” for current and future beneficiaries by: 
• Ensuring that the Charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these. 
• Being responsible for the performance of the Charity and for its “corporate” behaviour; ensuring that the Charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Acting as guardians of the Charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.
• Ensuring that the Charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.

Before you apply

Please apply with CV and covering letter to Kathy Khorrami, PA via the Reach platform.

Volunteer with us! - New Volunteer Oppportunity in Acorn's Children's Hospice Superstore - opening at the end of March in Erdington!

At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, so most of the care that we provide is funded through fundraising and through our shops.

To help us to continue to provide the care that we do, we are looking for fun and enthusiastic volunteers to join us in our brand new Erdington superstore shop. Our shops are exciting and dynamic, with no two days being the same. From our walk-in customers, to receiving donations, and everything in between.

As a Shop Volunteer with us, you will be:

• Engaging with customers
• Accepting and sorting donated stock
• Pricing donations for sale
• Working on the till

Our shops are open Monday to Saturday (some open on Sundays too) 9am to 5pm.  You can volunteer the hours that suit you, but it would be great if you could support in the shop for at least 3 hours a week.

Why Volunteer at Acorns?

• To help a local charity and make a difference in your local community
• Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
• Enhance your CV by learning new skills and gaining experience
• Opportunities to progress to other roles
• Access to free online courses
• Retail discounts
• Invites to social events and participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards

Full training will be provided

Volunteer with us!

At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, so most of the care that we provide is funded through fundraising and through our shops.

To help us to continue to provide the care that we do, we are looking for fun and enthusiastic volunteers to join us in our Bromsgrove shop. Our shops are exciting and dynamic, with no two days being the same. From our walk-in customers, to receiving donations, and everything in between

As a Shop Volunteer with us, you will be:

• Engaging with customers
• Accepting and sorting donated stock
• Pricing donations for sale
• Working on the till

Our shops are open Monday to Saturday (some open on Sundays too) 9am to 5pm.  You can volunteer the hours that suit you, but it would be great if you could support in the shop for at least 3 hours a week.

Why Volunteer at Acorns?

• To help a local charity and make a difference in your local community
• Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
• Enhance your CV by learning new skills and gaining experience
• Opportunities to progress to other roles
• Access to free online courses
• Retail discounts
• Invites to social events and participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards

Full training will be provided