Content Officer Volunteer Roles in Belfast

LMK – Let Me Know is a London based education charity running a proven prevention programme against relationship abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence. We have worked with over 10,000 young people in our first 3 years across 22 London boroughs. Two thirds of the young people we work with tell us we’ve fundamentally changed their understanding of healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviours and 84% know how to leave an abusive relationship safely. 

Are you passionate about tackling relationship abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault? Are you eager to help young people to protect their mental health and thrive in their relationships? Are you motivated by LMK’s values of being Kind, Brave, Open and Collaborative? Do you want to use your time and skills to support a small, ambitious charity making a big impact in the charity sector?

If so, you could be one of the three people LMK is looking for to join our Board of Trustees.

You do not need to have previous experience of a board role, but you do need to care deeply about the work that we do and have the time, skills and experience to contribute to the work of the board. We are particularly keen to hear from people with expert, working experience of governance, risk and compliance programmes, and safeguarding. We are looking for:

Vice Chair With previous experience of chairing meetings and strong leadership skills, you will deputise for and provide support to the Chair in carrying out their responsibilities. You will have, or be willing to develop, a strong understanding of best-practice in charity governance and an ability to implement it in a small charity context. You will act as a ‘critical friend’ and sounding board to the Chair, while remaining open to feedback about the Chair, LMK and the operations of the board from other Trustees, the CEO and members of staff. LMK’s Vice Chair will be asked to take on specific responsibility for risk and compliance, providing expertise and oversight of the risk register and contributing to sub-committees as needed.

Chair of Safeguarding Subcommittee Experience of managing safeguarding operations and up to date knowledge of safeguarding legislation is key for this role. You will champion safeguarding at board level and, through your role as Chair of the Safeguarding Subcommittee, work with the staff team to ensure that LMK has effective policy and practice in place, as well as the right culture and understanding around duty of care more generally. 

Trustee (Generalist) You will have experience in one of the following sectors: VAWG, Education, Mental Health, Community Engagement or Youth Work, and be willing to use your knowledge to guide LMK in the creation of its strategy, programmes, materials, and marketing or social media content.

If you would like to apply for the role of LMK Trustee, please look at the recruitment pack and follow the process on P9 which tells you to send us an application, explaining:

• Why you are interested in joining LMK.

• What role you are applying for Vice Chair, Chair of Safeguarding Subcommittee or Trustee (Generalist).

• What knowledge, skills and experience you have gained in your life that could benefit LMK.

• Why you feel you could make a difference to LMK.

• You can also attach your CV or other supporting material if you think it could help your application.

Deadline: 8th January 2024.

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Place of Work: Work from home and support some events in London

Reports to: Fundraising and Communications Manager

Timeframe: Minimum three months, preferably 6 months

Hours: Two days a week (14 hours) Monday – Friday. The days you work are up to you and can be flexible

Remuneration: Lunch expenses £7 per worked day

Deadline for applications: Sunday the 3rd of December 2023

Interviews: W/C 4th of December

About Children Change Colombia

Children Change Colombia is the UK's largest charity with 32 years’ experience working exclusively in Colombia.  We work with children whose rights to a safe, happy childhood, and a fulfilling future, are threatened by poverty, inequality and violence. We work with the children most at risk, to keep them safe and defend their rights in the long term, to tackle neglected issues that few others address and to strengthen children's organisations. Through local partnerships, we are currently addressing the following neglected issues facing children and young people:

·         Recruitment into armed groups and reintegration into society

·         Sexual and gender-based violence,

·      Exclusion from education

We believe that, with a knowledge of their rights and the confidence to assert them, children can transform their own lives, their communities and Colombia itself. 

Purpose of the Role

The Children Change Colombia Fundraising and Communications internship will give you a broad range of experience covering many aspects of working for a small charity - the perfect springboard to finding a job in the not-for-profit sector. We are looking for someone who likes design, social media and working with communities.

Job Description 

Communications

• Help with creating content for our social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter)
• Devise social media strategies to increase audience engagement.
• Contribute to the production of material for our website, including creating blog content. 
• Support in the production of communications materials that could include, videos, presentations, blogs, social media posts, newsletters, and internal reports. 
• Ad hoc Spanish translations (if you are interested)
• Admin support as and when needed

Fundraising

• Work on donation campaigns, devising new fundraising strategies such as organising virtual fundraising events and campaigns.
• Contribute to our Donor Development strategy by helping us to keep our donor database up to date.
• Engage current and new donors by communicating with our supporters, engaging new standing order donors and current supporters with new fundraising ideas. 
• Nurture and develop new relationships with individual and corporate donors. 
• Contribute to donor retention by informing and thanking all contributors. 
• Assist with the mailing of our bi-annual newsletter
• Take the lead in developing your own fundraising projects to support and promote Children Change Colombia, with support from the Fundraising Team.
• Proof-reading fundraising applications to donors.

Person Specification

This internship is ideally suited to someone with an interest in communications and event management, international development, human rights, humanitarian aid or related fields, who is looking to complement their studies with practical experience in the charity sector, or someone working part-time looking to gain more experience in the not-for-profit sector.

Required Qualifications

Education: Enrolled in the final year of a bachelor’s degree programme, or have completed such programme in the year preceding the application, in Communications, Media or Design.

Experience: Not required.

Languages: Excellent command of English. Spanish is highly desirable. 
 

Essential

• Enthusiasm and a commitment to our work 
• Desire to gain experience in a small charity
• Experience using social media including Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
• Knowledge of MS Excel and Word, and the ability to learn to use database (CRM) and website editing software (CMS)
• Proactive and able to use own initiative 
• Good attention to detail
• Good organisational skills
• Good communication skills, oral and written
• Ability to work with a team and independently
• Fluent English - spoken and written

Desirable

• An interest in international development, human rights and/or humanitarian aid. 
• Previous administrative experience 
• Experience organising events 
• Knowledge of Spanish language
• Knowledge of Colombia 
• Knowledge and/or experience with social media analytics
• Lives in London or surrounding areas

Child Protection

Please note that successful candidates will be expected to accept and commit to Children Change Colombia’s Child Protection Policy.

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We will acknowledge all applications, but to minimise administrative costs we cannot guarantee detailed feedback if you are not preselected for interview. Children Change Colombia is committed to equality of opportunity and to non- discrimination for all applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care. We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.

A bit about this role

Our publicity team leaders have the important role of supporting a wider team of publicity volunteers. As a team our publicity volunteers collectively keep members of the public informed of the vital and varied ways we help our feline friends in need. Raising awareness is crucial to us being able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us. A higher profile can help raise funds, raise awareness of adopting a cat, promote neutering and encourage as many people as possible to learn about feline welfare. 

What can you expect to be doing? 

• Communicating with others including newsletter, social networking and website volunteers
• Advising others on the content of newsletters and web posts
• Interacting with others to make sure information is positive, accurate and consistent
• Liaising with your volunteer group and our National Cat Centre to organise media campaigns
• Responding to local media requests if required 

A bit more information about this role and the team

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by supporting other publicity volunteers in their roles and raising awareness of Cats Protection. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.

We’re looking for someone with

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to be a part of a team
• The ability to prioritise and delegate
• Good IT skills
• Editorial skills and experience in PR and marketing (would be an advantage) 
• Committee volunteers need to be aged 18+

Time expectation 

Our publicity team leaders usually spend 3 to 4 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.

Support, guidance and keeping you safe

At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.

The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.

Proxy by IWI Overview
The mission of Proxy by IWI is to provide and encourage an engaged, thoughtful feminist response to mainstream media,
popular culture, legal discord and advocacy.

To be published daily on the web, Proxy by IWI is ambitious, distinctive journalism about the people, ideas, laws and institutions that matter most from a feminist perspective -and beyond. Featuring hard-hitting original reporting as well as smart analysis, provocative argument, and first-person perspectives.

Principal Responsibilities
• Maintain a comprehensive overview of trends and developments on women's human rights globally;
• Must be able to submit a minimum of two (2) articles a month for publication;
• Verify accuracy of facts and obtain supplemental material and additional details from files, reference libraries, and
interviews with knowledgeable sources;
• Organise material and report conforming to specified length, style, and format requirements;
• Interview people in a range of different circumstances as needed;
•Build contacts to maintain a flow of news, for example, police and emergency services, local council, community groups, health trusts, press officers from a variety of organisations, the general public, etc;
• Work closely with the Proxy team to produce concise and accurate copy according to our house style; 
• Research and write feature articles, sometimes for subsidiary publications and supplements;
• Create news content for the Proxy by IWI website.

Requirements
• 4+ years' experience in research and /or reporting;
•Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Flexibility, initiative, and good problem-solving abilities;
• Multicultural experience and sensitivity to cross-cultural differences;
• Desire to work in a women's human rights environment;
• Strong listening skills;
• Excellent writing ability, including the ability to write in different styles and to other people's direction;
• Good analytical skills to gain an accurate understanding of the subject in question;
• Organisational ability to manage multiple projects, often to tight deadlines;
• Creative approach, both in coming up with ideas for new projects and for getting a message across innovatively; 
• Good attention to detail, including the ability to proof-read your own work;
• Excellent written English skills.
 

We want more people to know about our charity fundraising service Givto. We believe influencer marketing and brand collaborations will be key, for which we need an excellent Influencer Specialist to join our cause.

What will you be doing?

We need your help to raise awareness of Givto – our unique fundraising service that enables people to give to a different charity each month with one simple Direct Debit. After successfully launching our new branding and website one year ago, we are now ready to take Givto to the next stage, and that is where you come in. Working closely with the Communications and Marketing Director and Social Media Lead, this role will involve reaching out to influencers across our four main channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn) and trying to get them to engage with our brand.

As our Influencer Specialist you will be reaching out to influencers relevant to our cause and the different charities we work with. You will build close relationships with them, trialing campaign messages and adopting different strategies and approaches to get the best response and the largest reach. The ultimate goal will be to develop and nurture these relationships to the point of securing proper partnerships and gaining ambassadors for Givto.

This role is open to someone with a track record/proven experience of successfully developing influencer marketing strategies and securing brand/partner collaborations from scratch.

What are we looking for?

Essential:

• A great understanding of how the different social media channels work and the strategies required to increase followers and achieve high engagement and reach levels
• Experience of collaborating with influencers, journalists, bloggers or online communities
• Experience and skills in social listening, influencer research, campaign planning, outreach management (using free tools ideally) and results reporting
• An organised approach to work, reliable, resourceful, proactive and a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Excellent written English

Desirable:

• Able to work flexibly on your own and as part of a small social media team
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals, users, supporters, donors, and volunteers.
• Ability to use and follow a social media content plan
• Knowledge of the charity/fundraising sector

What difference will you make?

Givto is unique. It’s a bit like a digital version of the supermarket charity token schemes. The charities who have worked with us have told us Givto is not only helping with funding, but it also enables them to reach people who would never have heard of them otherwise. That’s because no matter how big or small a charity is, or what cause they support – they all get a platform with Givto.

During 2023 we are aiming to diversify our brand from a regional Leeds and Yorkshire based charity, to a national brand and service. As part of our marketing strategy to ‘go national’, we are updating our website, developing some new communication materials, as well as raising awareness of Givto and our service expansion via social media marketing.

Influencer marketing will help to promote our cause and brand on a national scale and therefore you will play an active part in helping to take us to the next stage.

Ultimately, the more people that sign up to Givto, the more money we are able to raise for charities across the UK.

We are seeking to diversify our board! We are looking for one Trustee and one Chair.  Do you have a passion for sex workers’ rights and safety? Do you want to be part of a charity with vital real-world impact? Do you have the time and skills to guide NUM’s board and staff towards its mission? Then we’d love to hear from you.

We are especially keen to receive applications from people of colour, others with marginalised identities and sex work experience. If you’d like to speak with someone in advance of applying, please contact the current chair, Siân Prime, at sian[at]uglymugs[dot]org with Chair Enquiry in the subject line.

About NUM:

National Ugly Mugs (NUM) is an award-winning charity with a mission to ‘end all forms of violence against sex workers.’ NUM provides a mechanism for sex industry workers to report crimes and harm they experience and share this information within their communities to warn others of potentially dangerous individuals and situations.

We have a dedicated casework team of industry experts who support sex workers to further access criminal justice remedies and other services as determined by victims/survivors to cope and recover from crimes they experience in the ways they choose. We also host a range of other projects in racial justice, mental health, drop-in support (Scotland), and vocational exploration.

Our main aims are to: 

• Increase sex worker safety and prevent crime and harms against this diverse population of adults.

• Support sex workers in generating knowledge and sharing their experiences in ways that advance the well-being of their communities, increase the social inclusion of sex workers and an end discrimination, criminalisation, and violence.

• Provide survivor-centred, trauma-informed support services.

• Facilitate sex workers in safely accessing the public services of their choosing and in educating communities of stakeholders to ensure that:

• sex workers are the ones characterising their work and defining their circumstances, needs and priorities.

• services are informed about the needs and priorities of sex workers in order to promote non-judgemental treatment and respectful engagement.

• all sex workers, irrespective of class, race, gender, sexuality, ability, status in the country and type of sex work, receive consistent, protective responses from police when they access them for help.

• sex workers inform justice, victim support, anti-violence and inclusion health initiatives in ways that improve their wellbeing and increase their engagement in civil society.

We serve sex workers of all genders, ages, abilities, cultures and modes of work and offer a digital reporting and alerting mechanism to warn these communities about dangerous individuals who may target them. We provide individualised specialist support from experiential support staff and others trained as Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) who ensure sex workers have the information and resources needed to make important choices about their lives.

Key facts

• NUM has 17 members of staff, and 8 board members

• In 2022:

  • NUM had over 9000 members, 80% of whom were sex workers

  • Our Case Work Team provided direct support to over 737 sex workers 

  • 519 reports of harm perpetrated against sex workers were submitted to NUM, and we sent out over 760,000 alerts to sex workers to prevent further violence 

Please read our role description attached to find out more about who we’re looking for.

We're looking for a PR Lead to help us grow our innovative charity fundraising service Givto, which is run entirely by volunteers. Could this be you? 

What will you be doing?

Givto enables people to donate to a different charity each month with one simple Direct Debit. It's a bit like a digital version of the charity token schemes you see in some supermarkets. Each month we present our members with information about three great charities, and they simply choose the one they'd like their money to go to.

We have previously focused on Yorkshire-based charities, but you will be joining us at an exciting time as we’re going national this year. Additionally, as we're not associated with a particular cause, and because our subscription model is new and innovative for the sector, we appeal to a broad audience.

This role is ideal for a PR specialist looking to add a pro-bono good cause to their client list. We’re looking for someone to start ASAP to help with the national re-launch of our brand. You would be a cornerstone in helping to shape and define the PR strategy for Givto going forward.

The role would involve the following:

• Develop the PR strategy for Givto.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and key media outlets, particularly those in the non-profit and fundraising industries.
• Monitor coverage opportunities using your own/free PR tools and software.
• Monitor the fundraising industry to come up with fresh PR stories or identify trends to piggy-back on.
• Write press releases and other material such as speaking points and statements.
• Maintain and update media lists and contact databases.

What are we looking for?

Must have:

• Experience working in a PR role, the ability to build relationships with the media, and a full understanding of how journalists and the media operate.
• A good eye for a story, excellent written English, and the ability to write to media standard and convention.

Nice to have:

• Ability to translate business objectives into a PR strategy whilst working as part of a broader integrated strategy, and an understanding of how PR, content, social and SEO can work together.
• Access to PR tools to manage and monitor PR opportunities (we wouldn't have budget to finance paid tools).
• Experience of working with the non-profit industry.
• Self-motivated, proactive and reliable, using your initiative to make things happen.

What difference will you make?

Givto is unique. The charities who joined us during the pilot have told us it is already making a difference and enabling them to reach people who would never have heard of them otherwise. That's because no matter how big or small a charity is, or what cause they support - they all get a platform with Givto.

Having established a strong brand and platform, we are focusing on marketing and communications this year to grow our user base, and so you will help raise more money for charities across the country.

What's in it for you?

You will be working on a unique and innovative new fundraising service with huge growth potential that will make a real difference to charities across the country and to the way that people engage with and give money to good causes.

You will be working closely with our experienced Marketing Director and our small team of friendly and dedicated volunteers; a supportive team of like-minded individuals keen to help and drive real change.

We are a friendly bunch - we find moments to support each other and moments to have a bit of fun. And you don't have to leave your home!

We are excited to share this great opportunity to join our Board of Directors.It is a very important time for Cornerstone, as we  set a course for the future, with our  strategy ‘Future proofing Cornerstone’. 

As a member of our Board, you will be instrumental in guiding the strategic future of the charity and ensuring exemplary governance and fiscal control. The main Board meets four times a year and board  members will be expected to be a member of one of the sub committees. You will also act as a local ambassador for Cornerstone. 

We are particularly keen to hear from those with skills, knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas who feel they can make a positive contribution to our charitable activities: - 

• Management experience in social care quality standards, compliance, commissioning and / or procurement 
• Senior management experience in the social work / social care sector preferably with strategic planning skills 
• Accountancy/financial experience preferably at management level 
• Personal experience of providing care and support of a relative or carer of a person who has experience of care 

 
About Us 
 
Cornerstone is one of Scotland’s largest charities and is a leading provider of social care services to more than 1,200 adults, children and young people with disabilities and other support needs.  We employ over 1,900 people across Scotland and are fully committed to delivering high quality care and support. 

In addition, we also operate our Cornerstone Self-Directed Support service.  Across this service, we have over 200 Personal Assistants on our books and approximately 1000 active clients. 

We’re committed to building a workforce that represents the true diversity of Scotland, where every single one of our colleagues feel enabled to deliver their best.  We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer who selects the best person for the job.  We value the diversity of our workforce and work hard to create an inclusive environment where each individual can bring their unique skills, experiences and ideas to the table to help us grow, bring create innovative solutions and develop of our people.  We are keen to receive applications for board position that reflect the diversity of the organisation. 

Click on our advert attachment to view for our Cornerstone Trustee Board information pack.

We welcome applications from anywhere in Scotland. 

There is no re-numeration attached to the role but expenses will be reimbursed. 

If you’re up for the challenge and think you have what it takes, apply today with your CV and cover letter.We're waiting to hear from you.Your cover letter should be uploaded to the 'Supporting Documents' section within our online application.

As a Trustee of Trauma Treatment International (TTI) you will have a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of positive change through the provision of evidence-based trauma treatment and support, around the UK and world. 

TTI is a registered charity, was founded in 2017 and has grown significantly in the last few years.  Our aim is to treat victims directly as well as support organisations that work with victims, in order to mitigate the impact of trauma exposure on the workforce.  With an increase in people affected by torture, trafficking and slavery, persecution, war and other forms of collective violence it has never been more important that society is trauma informed and able to respond effectively to the psychological needs of all its members.  TTI is borderless, working remotely to respond to need wherever it is in the world.

As a qualified accountant with experience of working with charities your role will be to provide effective governance of TTI’s affairs, ensuring its financial viability and that proper processes and procedures are in place for all financial records, decisions and delegations.  To apply please read the attached job description and fill in and return the application form.

We are actively seeking to increase the diversity of voices, experiences and perspectives on our Board of Trustees and in our management team. We especially seek trustees who have lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address.

A trustee is required to act reasonably and prudently in all matters relating to TTI and must always bear the interest of the charity in mind.

The Science Council is a membership organisation of over 30 professional bodies and learned societies from across the scientific disciplines, providing the quality assurance system for those working in science. We play a unique and valuable role in ensuring public trust and confidence in the scientific workforce and transparency in the process of science.

We are looking for an ambitious, financially literate Treasurer who has the vision and commitment to help grow the Science Council into an increasingly respected, influential, and sustainable organisation. They will bring financial knowledge and strategic insight to the role and advise on growth plans and how we can maximise the use of our assets. A financial qualification is desirable but a strong understanding and experience of financial management and accounting within the voluntary, trade or membership body sectors, and strong business and financial acumen is essential.

This is your opportunity to join the Board of a small but ambitious and well-run organisation, and one that is looking to grow a vibrant and diverse professional body community, harness its collective expertise in the pursuit of professional excellence and public benefit.