Community Outreach And Events Volunteer Volunteer Roles

This is an exciting time to become one of our first Visitor Experience volunteers
as the Royal Hospital restores the Soane Stable Yard and opens a Visitor and
Outreach Centre with new displays telling the history of the Royal Hospital and
Chelsea Pensioners. This project has been part funded by the National Lottery
Heritage Fund.
We will be delivering an exciting range of heritage activities, tours, events, and
workshops for visitors to the New Soane Stable Yard. As a Visitor Experience
Volunteer, you will play a vital role in enhancing the visitor experience.
Visitor Events Volunteers will engage with the Visitor Experience and Public
Programmes Team, and a team of volunteers to offer visitors an outstanding
visitor experience.
This is a varied and interesting role which involves dealing with the general
public as well as staff and fellow volunteers.

Volunteer Job Description: Events Assistant w/ Graphic Design Skills

Position Title: Events Assistant (Volunteer)

Location: Remote and/or around Exeter/Bath/Bristol

Time Commitment: [5-10 hrs per week/ Monday-Thursdays/ Flexible]

Reports To: Events Executive

Position Overview:

We, at Millimetres 2 Mountains Foundation, are seeking a passionate and creative Events Assistant with strong graphic design skills to join our volunteer team. This role offers the unique opportunity to learn and grow in event planning and coordination with the ultimate goal of organizing your own event under the guidance of our experienced team. This position is ideal for someone looking to make a meaningful impact while developing valuable skills in both event management and graphic design. Having the ability to travel to either Bath, Exeter or Bristol at least once a month for face-to-face meetings would be advantageous, but not essential. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Event Planning and Coordination:

   • Assist in the planning and execution of various events, including logistics, scheduling, and supplier coordination.

   • Work closely with the Events Executive and team to develop event concepts and themes.

   • Help manage event budgets, timelines, and task lists.

2. Graphic Design:

   • Create visually appealing marketing materials such as flyers, posters, social media graphics, and banners to promote events.

   • Design event programs, invitations, and other printed materials.

   • Ensure all designs align with the organization’s brand guidelines and vision.

3. Marketing and Promotion:

   • Develop and implement marketing strategies to increase event visibility and attendance.

   • Assist with social media content creation and scheduling related to events.

   • Help maintain and update the event pages on the organization's website.

4. On-Site Event Support:

   • Provide on-site support during events, including setup, registration, and attendee assistance.

   • Assist with event photography and videography as needed.

   • Help manage volunteers and coordinate their activities during events.

5. Post-Event Activities:

   • Assist in gathering and analyzing feedback from attendees to improve future events.

   • Help with the creation of post-event reports and presentations.

   • Support the team in post-event clean-up and organization.

6. Independent Event Planning:

   • Under the guidance of the Events Executive, conceptualize, plan, and execute your own event from start to finish.

   • Conduct research and outreach to secure venues, suppliers, and sponsors for your event.

   • Create all necessary marketing and promotional materials for your event.

   • Manage a team of volunteers to support the successful execution of your event.

   • Analyze the success of your event and prepare a detailed report with feedback and insights.

Qualifications:

• Desirable, but not essential: experience in event planning and coordination.

• Graphic design skills with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or similar software is advantageous.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

• Creative thinking and attention to detail.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Prior experience with social media marketing and website management is a plus.

• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to take ownership of projects.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to learn and develop under the guidance of an experienced event professional and charity team.

• Gain hands-on experience in event planning, coordination, and graphic design.

• Build your portfolio with diverse design projects and a fully executed event.

• Network with professionals and other volunteers in the industry.

• Receive a letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the role.

How to Apply:

We’re happy to look at volunteers who have a similar passion for the work that we do. If you feel you’d be a good fit, but don’t have everything listed here, we’d still love to hear from you. Depending on responses, we reserve the right to close the application window ahead of the deadline; so apply early! Application Deadline is 23:30 August 16th. 

Please submit your CV, a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the position.

We look forward to having you join our team and making a difference together!

T&C’s. 

The charity recognises the value that diversity adds to the work it does and the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the communities, and particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience of forced migration and/or those who grew up in the UK speaking English as an additional language – the organisation is committed to interview anyone from these backgrounds who fully meets all the Essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification You will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check if offered the role. 

Our network of committed local vegans across the country is growing! The Vegan Society organises various outreach activities to influence change in every level of society. There are a range of activities going on all the time, from general educational stalls at events to meeting with local policy influencers. 

What does the Organiser role involve? 

Every month, you will be sent a collection of tasks to choose from. We create these from our programme of campaigns. You would be the point of contact for Advocates in your area, sharing these tasks and coordinating activities, such as stalls and lobbying councillors. We will provide you with a campaign toolkit and be in regular contact with you to ensure you have everything you need. You will also be invited to our private Facebook group and WhatsApp chat.  

We would expect you to provide any updates from your group and give feedback on each task. It's vital that we measure the impact that we are having, in terms of positive conversations and leaflets handed out. You can also give us ideas you have for future outreach tasks or campaigning. Many Organisers find a huge sense of satisfaction, improvement in self-esteem and enjoy the social side of volunteering in this role.  

You will also be responsible for welcoming new Advocates in your area. We will let you know when somebody new applies, and you will help them to get involved with any activities. As the main contact for Advocates, this role does require some awareness of safeguarding and data protection procedures and policy. You'll also be the health and safety contact for your group. There will be full training on your role in this, as well as a handbook and ongoing guidance and support. 

As an Organiser, you will ensure any resources or actions undertaken are in line with our branding and messaging guidelines and make sure that Advocates understand this too.

What training and support is available? 

There will be a full induction to the role, with a gradual introduction of new tasks and responsibilities. To start with, we will provide an initial training session to cover the basics of community organising, communication skills and event planning. This will be done remotely from wherever you are. Along with this, we will provide a full pack of resources that covers a range of work that we do. 

From there, there will be regular conversations and reviews, where we can discuss other training requirements. Staff are always available to Organisers for any questions, via phone or email. 

What skills would be useful in doing this role? 

• Great organisational skills
• Experience of coordinating people
• Experience of working to specific dates and deadlines
• Good time keeping
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to motivate people around the topic of veganism
• Ability to stick to branding
• Ability to read emails in a timely manner and translate tasks into actions quickly
• Ability to report back on activities
• Excellent knowledge of vegan issues

It would be beneficial for this role to have access to a vehicle, as some actions will involve taking resources to events or visiting MPs’ offices. However, this is not mandatory as the campaign toolkit can be carried in a backpack. 

How much time do I need to invest?

You should be able to commit around two days a month to carry out actions, and this is usually spread out across the month. We also expect timely responses to emails. When a new Advocate applies to work with you, we would like them to be contacted within seven days.

Who can I contact to find out more?

Enquiries are welcome! Please contact Katy Malkin (Volunteering Coordinator). 

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.

As the vegan community grows, veganism itself becomes better understood. We're finding that more people are looking to The Vegan Society to find out what being vegan is really all about.

Local communities are starting to see the vegan movement as something real and something that’s happening in their area. A greater number of people are embracing a vegan lifestyle, which we welcome. From new businesses, to families, to councillors, many people need support. This could be with a range of topics: going vegan, finding correct information, providing vegan options in their business, MPs listening to vegan constituents, and learning about our work.

Local issues are often unique and more varied than national issues. Our volunteers from local areas are vital! They enable us to share our messages and campaigns in an effective way. Research tells us that people are far more likely to trust information from a peer rather than an outside expert or organisation, so community volunteering vastly increases the impact of our campaigns. 

Our network of committed local vegans across the country is growing! The Vegan Society organises various outreach activities to influence change in every level of society. There are a range of activities going on all the time, from general educational stalls at events to meeting with local policy influencers. 

What does the Organiser role involve? 

Every month, you will be sent a collection of tasks to choose from. We create these from our programme of campaigns. You would be the point of contact for Advocates in your area, sharing these tasks and coordinating activities, such as stalls and lobbying councillors. We will provide you with a campaign toolkit and be in regular contact with you to ensure you have everything you need. You will also be invited to our private Facebook group and WhatsApp chat.

We would expect you to provide any updates from your group and give feedback on each task. It's vital that we measure the impact that we are having, in terms of positive conversations and leaflets handed out. You can also give us ideas you have for future outreach tasks or campaigning. Many Organisers find a huge sense of satisfaction, improvement in self-esteem and enjoy the social side of volunteering in this role.

You will also be responsible for welcoming new Advocates in your area. We will let you know when somebody new applies, and you will help them to get involved with any activities. As the main contact for Advocates, this role does require some awareness of safeguarding and data protection procedures and policy. You'll also be the health and safety contact for your group. There will be full training on your role in this, as well as a handbook and ongoing guidance and support. 

As an Organiser, you will ensure any resources or actions undertaken are in line with our branding and messaging guidelines and make sure that Advocates understand this too.

What training and support is available? 

There will be a full induction to the role, with a gradual introduction of new tasks and responsibilities. To start with, we will provide an initial training session to cover the basics of community organising, communication skills and event planning. This will be done remotely from wherever you are. Along with this, we will provide a full pack of resources that covers a range of work that we do. 

From there, there will be regular conversations and reviews, where we can discuss other training requirements. Staff are always available to Organisers for any questions, via phone or email. 

What skills would be useful in doing this role? 

• Great organisational skills
• Experience of coordinating people
• Experience of working to specific dates and deadlines
• Good time keeping
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to motivate people around the topic of veganism
• Ability to stick to branding
• Ability to read emails in a timely manner and translate tasks into actions quickly
• Ability to report back on activities
• Excellent knowledge of vegan issues

It would be beneficial for this role to have access to a vehicle, as some actions will involve taking resources to events or visiting MPs’ offices. However, this is not mandatory as the campaign toolkit can be carried in a backpack. 

How much time do I need to invest?

This role requires more time than the Advocate role. You should be able to commit around two days a month to carry out actions, and this is usually spread out across the month. We also expect timely responses to emails. When a new Advocate applies to work with you, we would like them to be contacted within seven days.

Who can I contact to find out more?

Enquiries are welcome! Please contact Katy Malkin (Volunteering Coordinator).

• Voluntary Work– out of pocket expenses paid
• 3-4 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months
• Based in person in Greenwich

South East London Mind is excited to be recruiting for Connecting Communities volunteers based in person at our site in Greenwich.

Our Connecting Communities service is essential to ensuring that people experiencing poor mental health are supported to gain access to local services within the community. Our Connecting Communities volunteers will be pivotal in researching what services are available within the community and helping to raise awareness of the support that South East London Mind can provide by networking with other organisations within the Greenwich borough. Our volunteers will be a listening ear to people experiencing a difficult time and will be able to signpost them to services to gain the support they need.

Connecting Communities Volunteers can volunteer Monday to Friday between the hours of 10:00-16:00.

We ask that our Connecting Communities Volunteers commit to at least 3 hours a week for a minimum of 6 months. We will accept candidates that can commit to volunteering for 3-4 hours every fortnight for a minimum of 6 months

Essential Skills:

• Good listening and communication skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good IT skills to include: Microsoft Office applications, outlook, ability to navigate websites with ease, and ability to complete online forms
• A patient and compassionate approach, along with the ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner

Benefits:

• Regular training and development opportunities
• Ongoing supervision and support
• An opportunity to be part of a team
• An opportunity to help people within the local community
• Volunteering Week celebrations
• In depth induction training which includes active listening skills, administration skills, mental health awareness, and EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion).

South East London Mind is committed to the value of diversity, equity of opportunity and elimination of discrimination in all forms. We are passionate about providing the best opportunities for the people we support.

How to apply:
Read the Role Description and Person Specification attached. Download and complete an application form and send back to us.

For an informal chat about this role please call to speak to Rebekah on 0208 8853 8407

We are seeking 2 Community Engagement Mangers to join our team and help raise awareness of BPD and our work. This is an exciting opportunity to join us, and gain experience of working for a small non-profit with big ambitions.

About Us

We are Borderline Support UK CIC, a non-profit organisation which is entirely volunteer-run and is led by our service users who are living with, or affected by, borderline personality disorder (BPD). We provide support and information to anyone in the UK affected by BPD. Every year we support more than 2000 people through our peer support groups and support services. We support people diagnosed with BPD, those who are living with symptoms, and their loved ones.

About the role

You will manage a small team of Community Engagement Officers – our Community Engagement Officers work in their local area, and help us to share information and raise awareness of BPD and our work. They act as ambassadors for our organisation, providing information in their local community.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a small team of Community Engagement Officers, including providing ongoing training, coaching and support
• Being a point of contact for team members
• Arranging and chairing regular team meetings
• Attending leadership meetings with reports, views and suggestions
• Acting as a positive ambassador for Borderline Support UK CIC

Experience

We welcome applications from people with different and varied skills, for this role we are particularly looking for:

• Experience of managing a small team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Good organisation skills
• Positive outlook and can-do attitude
• Some knowledge of mental health and the challenges it presents

What will you gain as a volunteer?

• You’ll join a friendly, passionate team of volunteers and develop an understanding of how a small non-profit operates
• You will have the opportunity to network with other volunteers and play a key role in the mental health community
• You’ll have the opportunity to utilise your existing skills, while developing and learning new ones to take forward into the future
• We will provide references after 3-months of active volunteering

Time Commitment

Time can be as little or as much as you can give, we are flexible to fit around your commitments. All volunteers are required to complete an induction (held virtually over Teams) and be happy to attend regular meetings online with your team.

Practical Considerations

You will receive training from the leadership team, and ongoing direction from a named key contact. We carry out reference checks for all individuals who will be volunteering with us on a regular basis. Volunteers will be required to complete induction and basic training before commencing the role. Volunteers must be over 18, and have the right to live and work in the UK.

How to apply

Please submit your application through Charity Job, we will then contact you to arrange an informal interview over Teams.

Borderline Support UK CIC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this volunteer position without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age

Purpose of the Role

This volunteer role is a key part of the HFEH Mind team delivering a range of services across Hammersmith and Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow. We support clients with mental health with both clinical and non-clinical interventions.

The purpose of the current role is to assist in the development of a new wellbeing service aimed to support South Asian and BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) individuals within the community of Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow.

Main Responsibilities

This role involves working closely with service managers and the co-production coordinator to deliver an engaging and supportive wellbeing service tailored to the needs of the South Asian and BAME community.

This would include identifying appropriate locations to distribute posters and promote the service, assisting with the creation of digital content to promote the service both digitally and in-person, identifying an in-person location that could function as a community hub to host regular meetings, setting up the community hub on a regular basis prior to meetings, attending community meetings on a regular basis and having conversations with community members, and keeping up to date with important cultural events that can be used to promote the service and engage with the community e.g. Eid, Diwali, Vaisakhi, Black History Month etc.

Tasks

• Promoting the service to members of the South Asian and BAME community. 
• Outreach work, visiting places of worship, events, and communal areas in the tri-borough to promote the project.
• Keeping up to date with online groups and forums that can be used to promote the service.
• Assisting in setting up a physical space to host regular Shakti Project group sessions, ensuring accessibility requirements of service users are upheld.
• Provide a listening ear to members of the community, flagging up any safeguarding concerns to your line manager.

We are looking for:

• A good listener with strong communication skills.
• Highly reliable and good time management skills.
• Open-minded and non-judgmental approach to having conversations around mental health.
• Good knowledge of mental health difficulties and mental health awareness.
• Understanding the needs and challenges of the South Asian and BAME community.
• Willing to undertake safeguarding training and learn about signposting.

See JD attached for full Role Description.

Time commitment:

• A minimum of 6 hours per week. Please indicate your preferred volunteering day(s) on your application.
• Flexible working hours during our core hours of 10AM – 4 PM.
• We request a minimum commitment of 6 months of volunteering after the completion of your induction.   
• We will provide volunteers with an induction, training, and ongoing mentoring to support them in the role. 

How to apply:

To apply please send your CV and expression of interest addressing the below questions:

• Please tell us why you would like to volunteer with HFEH Mind (minimum 50 words)
• Please share any relevant skills or experience you have for the role. This may include education, work, or voluntary experience (minimum 100 words)

HFEH Mind value equal opportunities; and are proud to foster a workforce of volunteers and employees that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.

Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Do you want to take part in vegan volunteering around your local area?

You can do that – right here at The Vegan Society. 

We have an ever-growing Community Network of vegans just like you, who have a passion to volunteer and promote veganism where they live. 

Every month, our Network choose from a range of outreach tasks. These could include town centre stalls, writing to a councillor or MP, sharing our campaigns on social media or contacting local businesses. You're in control of how much or how little you do. 

As an Advocate, you will have a network of other Advocates and an Organiser in your area. Your Organiser will be your main point of contact. They will send you tasks every month and ask you to feed back on what you've completed and any positive outcomes. 

Why do we need you to volunteer?

As the vegan community grows, veganism itself becomes better understood. We're finding that more people are looking to The Vegan Society to find out what being vegan is all about.

Local communities are starting to see the vegan movement as something real and something that’s happening in their area. More people are embracing a vegan lifestyle, which we welcome. From new businesses, to families, to councillors, many people need support. This could be with a range of topics: going vegan, finding correct information around a vegan diet, providing vegan options in their business, MPs listening to vegan constituents, and learning about our work.

Local issues are often unique and more varied than national issues. Our volunteers from local areas are vital! They enable us to share our messages and campaigns in an effective way. Research tells us that people are far more likely to trust information from a peer rather than an outside expert, so community volunteering vastly increases the impact of our campaigns.

Our network of committed local vegans across the country is growing! The Vegan Society organises various outreach activities to influence change in every level of society. There are a range of activities going on all the time, from general educational stalls at events to meeting with local policy influencers.

Advocates are a crucial voice in their own community. They ensure that our campaign messages are spread far and wide. They provide a strong vegan presence in local communities.

What does the Advocate role involve?

Being an Advocate for veganism with The Vegan Society will mean communicating with people in your local community. You'll share the benefits of a vegan lifestyle. You will form part of a local group, headed up by a local Organiser. The Organiser will feed back your collective efforts to staff. You will also be invited to our private Facebook group, for vegan socialising and ideas sharing.

You’ll stay in touch with the Organiser and bring your passion to tasks. Activities can range from staffing a stall to giving a talk at an employee event. It could also mean writing to a local newspaper or lobbying an MP.

Messaging can differ every month. Part of our mission statement is to ensure people can remain vegan, so you might focus on getting more vegan options available in local businesses. Or within our Live Vegan for Less campaign, you may share cheap vegan recipes to help people with the cost of living.

When acting as an Advocate, you will use The Vegan Society’s branding and messaging guidelines. Your local Organiser will guide you in doing this, as they hold physical resources and handbooks. You can report any issues and feedback you have to your Organiser. You can also contact staff if your Organiser isn't available or you have any problems.

What training and support is available?

You will be provided with a big welcome and full induction from your local Organiser. They will introduce you to the group and any actions that are ongoing. Any training and development will be provided via your Organiser, and you can also ask for specific training on any areas that you need some development in.

What skills would be useful in doing this role?

• The ability to stay motivated in order to achieve the best possible outcomes
• Good email etiquette, responding in a timely manner
• Committed to veganism and the mission of The Vegan Society
• Ability to stay calm if confronted with differing opinions or challenges
• A good communicator, with the ability to be persuasive
• Confident in communicating with people from a range of backgrounds
• Experience of campaigning
• Any experience in talking with members of the public through customer/public service would be helpful
• Awareness of current affairs, especially those that relate to veganism
• Regular availability and a willingness to stay committed to actions
• Good team player

How much time do I need to invest? 

For Advocates, we ask for people to engage in a minimum of four to six actions per year. An example of an action could be writing to an MP or holding a stall. But the more you can do, the better! On occasion, there may also be online meetings to plan for actions or provide training.

Community Development/Outreach Board Member

At the Eco Centre our mission is to empower people to live and work sustainably. We inform, inspire and enable people to take action on climate change and the environment.

What we do

Our focus is on practical help so people can reduce carbon, live sustainably and combat climate change.

We’ve developed an innovative approach to helping people make that transition to sustainable living that has the potential of being scaled up and used nationwide – putting us on the road to zero carbon. We’re working closely with communities to pilot and develop the scheme.

In the next 12 months we planning an events programme to engage inspire the public and businesses, and for collaboration and co-creation for climate action innovation.

The next step will be a regional sustainability hub – a visitor attraction with hands-on activities. A go-to destination, training facility, and events/exhibition space – and a resource base for outreach and schools’ programmes.

How you can help

As Community Development/Outreach Board Member, you’ll have a leading role in the development and implementation of community outreach programmes including the current Climate Action Plan initiative. You will have a key role in developing and supporting community-based collective action opportunities and a network of green champions.

Your input in the development of public and community engagement programmes, will help us have a major impact on the drive to Zero Carbon, and for community development.

Key information:

Responsible to: The board and membership

Working Location: Generally remote working but the ability to attend events/activities in the South West is essential. Being within easy travelling distance our of current outreach pilot project areas of Taunton and Bridgwater would be an advantage.

Location Requirements: Preferably living or working in the South West. Regulations permit only a limited no. of directors from outside the area of benefit.

Hours: Minimum of 6-8 hours a month. Flexible

Renumeration: None. Voluntary. Expenses only.

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills and motivation. Please also submit a cover letter saying why you would like to be a board member and what skills you will bring to our board, operations and plans.

Closing date: 31 July 2023.

Interviews may take place in the week August or September.

Applicants can contact us for an informal discussion.

Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.”

What you’ll be doing

As a hands-on board member, you’ll:

• Manage and support community outreach worker(s)
• Help manage the Climate Action Plan outreach programme and assist with the devolvement of new initiatives.
• Work closely with the outreach team and Volunteer Management Board Member to help build and support a local volunteer team/network in Climate Action Plan pilot areas.
• Help develop and provide guidance for community-based collective action initiatives
• Help develop a programme for a network of supporters and/or green champions
• Play a leading role in developing local partnerships for the outreach programme
• Be joining newly enlarged team, steering and developing the Eco Centre, helping it to realise its ambition of a Sustainability Centre for the South West.
• Play an important part in developing strategy and ensuring the organisation is well run and able to deliver, and step up, its impact on climate change and sustainability.
• Contribute to the day-to day running of the organisation and/or its operations.

What are the requirements?

This unique opportunity is for you if you…

• Are experienced in community development or engagement
• Have developed outreach and/or community development programmes
• Have experience of working with volunteers
• Have the ability to develop local partnerships
• Have worked with deprived or marginalised communities would be an advantage.
• Can work effectively with others to identify, analyse, and solve problems.
• Can use your experience and knowledge to make considered judgements
• Have a commitment to action on climate change/sustainability.

This position is open to people residing in the UK only.

Lead the celebration of Afro-Hebrew culture and foster understanding across diverse communities. As the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony Programme Manager at Barawak, you will orchestrate impactful cultural events and collaborative art projects.
 

Introduction to the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony Programme at Barawak

Love creating a buzz? Are you passionate about shaping vibrant cultural narratives? Does the thought of curating groundbreaking events spark your creativity? The Community Engagement and Racial Harmony Programme at Barawak is where your enthusiasm can come to life. Anchored in our strategic mission to foster economic empowerment and racial harmony, this service line is the heart of our community's vibrancy, designed to both engage and exhilarate. It upholds our objective to establish the Afro-Hebrew community as a powerhouse of high-achieving, inspirational members who contribute significantly to our community.

In line with our vision, we're crafting a new lexicon of Afro-Hebrew cultural celebration — one that embraces the aspirations of our emerging future and resonates with the ambition of our youth. Through electrifying events and artistic collaborations, this programme will shine a light on the richness and diversity of our heritage. Our mission, firmly woven into the fabric of this service line, is to champion innovative ways of community connection that are both enlightening and empowering. We're on a journey to elevate the Afro-Hebrew narrative, positioning our community as a beacon of culture and a touchstone for tomorrow's successes.

The aim for this service line is community engagement with a difference; working to create excitement about and around the Afro Hebrew community; and helping to get across to the rest of the world that the Afro-Hebrew community produces high-quality members of society. This service line will create a new way of celebrating Afro Hebrew culture, one that is fit for aspirations of our future. The Community Engagement and Racial Harmony service line is dedicated to redefining the celebration of our heritage, making it relevant for the world of tomorrow and resonant with the aspirations of our youth. Our mission is to foster a new way of community interaction that is as enlightening as it is uplifting, positioning the Afro-Hebrew community as a source of inspiration and a foundation for future success.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan and execute the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony strategy and service line:

• Cultural Events and Dialogue: Lead the creation of a flagship calendar of events designed to elevate the cultural and social quality of the community. This includes organizing a successful annual cultural festival with a diverse range of activities that celebrate and raise awareness of Afro-Hebrew heritage.

• Art and Media Collaborations: Develop and implement a series of collaborative art and media projects that involve community members, fostering racial harmony and showcasing the community's creativity and stories.

2. Measure performance: Keep accurate count of thenumber of cultural events held annually; the number of attendees to cultural events; the community participation rate in art and media projects. Including social media and other statistics; and feedback and satisfaction rates from event attendees and project participants. Provide this data to the Governance Team and Trustees on request.

3. Collaboration with Verticals Teams: 

• Partnership Development & Collaboration Team: Coordinate with this team to identify and establishalliances and partnerships with local, regional and global organisations, businesses, councils, and thegovernment to acquire Community Engagement and Racial Harmony resources, speakers or information.

• Fundraising & Financial Management Team: Collaborate with this team to conduct fundraising activities and financial planning for the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony service line. Identify diverse revenue streams, such as grants, donations, corporate sponsorships, fundraising events for the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony service.

• Volunteer Engagement Team: Work with this team to recruit, train and manage volunteers to support the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony service delivery.

• Marketing Outreach & Advocacy: work with this team to enhance visibility of the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony service across social media, press, and community events. 

4. Governance Team Interaction: Provide regular updates and reports to the Governance, Secretariat & Performance Reporting team. Ensure programmealignment with Barawak policies, procedures, strategyand objectives. Collaborate on monitoring and evaluation efforts to assess Community Engagement and Racial Harmony service impact and effectiveness.

Person Specification:

• Skills: Strong organisational and leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and adept at working in a collaborative environment. Eagar to learn new skills.

• Attributes: Deep understanding of the challenges faced by the Afro-Hebrew community in the UK. Commitment to Barawak's values of helping out, sticking together, and staying strong. Ability to work flexibly and respond to evolving community needs.

• Commitment: Passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families dealing with poverty. Innovative thinker with a focus on creating sustainable, long-term solutions.

Important: This advert is for a voluntary role, which is unpaid and not subject to reimbursement of expenses. Any agreement with the successful candidate is not intended to be a legally binding contract between us and may be cancelled at any time at the discretion of either party. By applying for the role, candidates agree that neither of us intend any employment relationship to be created either now or at any time in the future.

Join our amazing volunteer team to raise awareness of sight loss and RNIB services at local events. You will give talks in person or virtually, sharing your own story to improve understanding of sight loss to local service providers and community groups.  You’ll be making a real difference to people living with sight loss by helping to improve accessibility and inclusivity, creating a world without barriers. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Giving talks to groups of people to raise awareness of sight loss in your local community by sharing your story to audiences, for example, local businesses, community and voluntary groups. 

• Delivering talks to raise awareness of RNIB services as a trusted source of support for blind and partially sighted people

• Representing RNIB as an Ambassador for the Community Connection service 

 What you’ll gain from the role: 

• An opportunity to give something back. 

• A chance to build a strong community. 

• A sense of achievement through the difference you make.

• A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people 

• An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies. 

In return for donating your time we will provide: 

• A supportive route to building your confidence in presenting and sharing your story with an audience. 

• A rewarding experience. 

• A great Induction and training. 

• A supportive manager. 

• Regular updates and catchups. 

• Expenses. 

• An opportunity to connect with other volunteers. 

Join us at SUNSHINE and lead the way to a brighter future as our Head of Community Services and Impact!

We are SUNSHINE, an emerging grassroots community charity with a vision to make BIG impact. Our mission is to unite people, spread joy, and nurture community spirit through initiatives that build connections, improve wellbeing, and revolutionise lives. We focus on reaching out to those at risk and living in social isolation, ensuring they have access to our support when they need it most.

At SUNSHINE, we’re more than a charity; we’re a movement powered by compassion, commitment, and a collective dream. Our goal? To transform the world—one smile at a time—with passionate, dedicated, and inspiring role models.

We can’t do this alone—we need you!

We’re in search of a volunteer to take on the pivotal role of Head of Community Services and Impact, who will champion our cause and be the driving force behind SUNSHINE’s leadership, combating social isolation and steering our nascent charity.

As the Head of Community Services and Impact, you will be at the forefront of our transformative mission. Your role will involve:

1. Community Champion: Spearhead our initiatives and services, ensuring they deliver maximum impact and reach those in need.
2. Service Strategist: Develop and implement innovative strategies that align with our mission and amplify our community services.
3. Impact Orchestrator: Measure and report on the effectiveness of our services, driving continuous improvement and demonstrating our charity’s value.
4. Partnership Builder: Forge strong relationships with stakeholders, volunteers, and the community to enhance our service delivery.
5. Inspirational Leader: Motivate and guide our team, embodying the values of SUNSHINE and fostering a culture of excellence and empathy.
6. Change Advocate: Identify new opportunities and advocate for the needs of the community, becoming an agent of positive change.

Who We’re Looking For:

1. Proven Experience: You have a track record in community services, social work, or a related field.
2. Strategic Mindset: You possess the vision to create meaningful change through effective service delivery.
3. Compassionate Heart: You share our values and are driven to make a difference in the lives of others.

If you’re ready to shine with us and bring sunshine into the lives of those around you, please send your CV to apply for this role.

We eagerly await your response and appreciate your interest in joining SUNSHINE!

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives

This is an exciting time to become one of our first Visitor Experience volunteers
as the Royal Hospital restores the Soane Stable Yard and opens a Visitor and
Outreach Centre with new displays telling the history of the Royal Hospital and
Chelsea Pensioners. This project has been part funded by the National Lottery
Heritage Fund.

We will be delivering an exciting range of heritage activities, tours, events, and
workshops for visitors to the New Soane Stable Yard. As a Visitor Experience
Volunteer, you will play a vital role in enhancing the visitor experience.
Front of House Volunteers will engage with the Visitor Experience and Public
Programmes Team, and a team of volunteers to offer visitors an outstanding
visitor experience.

This is a varied and interesting role which involves dealing with the general
public as well as staff and fellow volunteers.

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and committed individuals in Bradford to join our growing volunteering team at Human Appeal. As a volunteer, you’ll have exciting opportunities to make a difference while building transferrable skills. Whether you’d like to take part in our community events, deliver aid internationally or fundraise for important campaigns, there are so many ways you can get involved.

Why volunteer with us?

• Training - A comprehensive induction, volunteering handbook and code of conduct and we'll help you foster new, transferrable skills, as well as conduct personalised training relevant to your role.
• References - Once you've got to know your skillset - after you've participated in 5 activities - we'll happily provide you with a reference.
• Travel Reimbursement - We'll cover reasonable travel costs to activities in your local area. Away days, seminars, meet ups and socials - Join our away days and get to know other volunteers and learn about our charitable projects and the humanitarian sector in our educational seminars.
• Interview Prep - We'll provide you with a mock interview and give you feedback to help you prepare for your future.
• CV Feedback - When you apply for a job, send over your CV and we'll provide you with feedback.
• Leadership Opportunities - With training and support from Human Appeal staff members you can progress to a leadership role and manage your own team of volunteers.
• Flexibility - Depending on the role, you can volunteer as infrequently or as often as you like, so that you can fit us in around your other commitments.

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