Court Volunteer Volunteer Roles in Edinburgh
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About SOS!SEN
SOS!SEN is an independent UK charity dedicated to helping families secure the right educational support for children and young people with SEND. Our team of over 70 volunteers with firsthand experience provides legally-based advice and practical guidance to confidently navigate the SEND system. We support parents, carers, and young people through every phase of their journey. With a 95% success rate at Tribunal and 1,400 helpline calls answered yearly, we empower all children to reach their full potential through the provisions they deserve. We also raise awareness of SEND challenges through training, campaigning, and lobbying, ensuring that legal duties to children are fulfilled.
We’re Looking for an Events & Fundraising Volunteer
Location: Remote
Time Commitment: 3-5 hours a week
Start Date: February 2025 (flexible)
As an Events & Fundraising Volunteer, you will play a crucial role in planning, organising, and delivering events while also supporting our fundraising initiatives. This exciting opportunity will make a real difference to families with SEND by strengthening our community and expanding our support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting in the planning and organisation of conferences, activities, and events.
- Adhering to policies and guidelines, ensuring all necessary licenses and permits are obtained.
- Reaching out to businesses and companies for potential partnerships and donation opportunities.
- Supporting the promotion of our fundraising initiatives and activities.
- Contributing creative fundraising ideas to boost engagement and donations.
- Collaborating with our Social Media team to create engaging content and campaigns that promote our efforts, increase visibility, and inspire community support.
Requirements:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and a positive can-do attitude.
- Excellent organisational skills for planning, controlling, and coordinating events.
- Effective time management skills to ensure smooth event operations.
- Experience in event management and planning is desirable.
- Own transport is required for attending events, preferably a car or van, as items, stock, and equipment will often need to be transported.
What’s in it for you?
- Gain valuable experience in the SEND field. Training will be provided where necessary.
- Contribute to a meaningful cause and make a real difference in the lives of families.
- Develop skills in communication, problem-solving, and technology.
- Be part of our growing SEND community.
Inclusive and Supportive Environment:
At SOS!SEN, we value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our volunteers. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where all volunteers feel respected, valued, and able to meaningfully contribute to our causes.
How to Apply:
To apply, click the "Apply" button to complete the application form. You won’t need to submit a CV or cover letter. When asked about the capacity in which you’d like to volunteer, please select ‘Fundraising’ to ensure your application is considered for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for trained or experienced Mckenzie friends to offer some scottish family law legal advice on our groups. We have a few volunteers already but they dont know scottish law.
We are looking for someone training / trained / or have experience in family courts for Scotland
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About SOS!SEN
SOS!SEN is an independent UK charity dedicated to helping families secure the right educational support for children and young people with SEND. Our team of over 70 volunteers with firsthand experience provides legally-based advice and practical guidance to confidently navigate the SEND system. We support parents, carers, and young people through every phase of their journey. With a 95% success rate at Tribunal and 1,400 helpline calls answered yearly, we empower all children to reach their full potential through the provisions they deserve. We also raise awareness of SEND challenges through training, campaigning, and lobbying, ensuring that legal duties to children are fulfilled.
We’re Looking for an Administrator Volunteer
Location: Remote
Time Commitment: 5+ hours a week
Start Date: February 2025 (flexible)
Join us as an Administrator Volunteer supporting our busy administration team to assist families and individuals navigating SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) challenges. This rewarding role enables you to make a meaningful difference by strengthening our community connections.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proficient in IT systems (particularly Microsoft).
- Strong organisational skills.
- Clear written ability with excellent communication skills.
- Ability to multitask.
- Work to deadlines and under pressure.
- Good attention to detail.
- Friendly, can-do attitude; ability to work as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Processing Stripe payments and sending out webinar links; recording transactions on a monthly spreadsheet.
- Printing and posting booklets (if working from the office is viable) and updating the petty cash spreadsheet.
- Managing guest lists for live webinars and sending links to attendees.
- Entering upcoming events on Volunteers SharePoint.
- Updating the PAP waiting list, emailing parents/carers to check their ongoing needs, and recording responses on Apricot.
- Emailing reminders and venue details to parents/carers registered for advice centres on Apricot.
- Chasing overdue invoices and adding notes to Xero.
- Recording monthly advice centre attendance.
- Processing registrations on Apricot and sending follow-up emails.
- Organising digital folders/files.
- Supporting other administrative tasks to ensure the charity runs smoothly.
What’s in it for you?
- Gain valuable experience in the SEND field.
- Receive role-specific training.
- Contribute to a meaningful cause and make a tangible difference in the lives of families.
- Develop skills in communication, problem-solving, and technology.
Expectations:
- Adhere to our code of conduct and maintain confidentiality.
- Be proactive in finding solutions to problems through personal research and available resources.
Inclusive and Supportive Environment:
At SOS!SEN, we value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our volunteers. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where all volunteers feel respected, valued, and able to meaningfully contribute to our causes.
How to Apply:
To apply, click the "Apply" button to complete the application form. You won’t need to submit a CV or cover letter. When asked about the capacity in which you’d like to volunteer, please select ‘Document writing’ and mention your interest in the Administrator role in your answers to ensure your application is considered for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Volunteer role - Cat Fosterer
Volunteer manager - Volunteer Coordinator
Where you will be based - Home
Why we want you:
We are the RSPCA and it's our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion. Our volunteers are incredible, they play an essential role in helping us carry out our important animal welfare work every day.
Our fosterers play a vital role by providing a temporary home for animals that are in the care of the RSPCA, either during rehabilitation or whilst they are waiting for a suitable permanent home to be found.
You could be fostering an animal for just a few weeks, or it could be a longer-term placement for several months or more.
What you will be doing:
- Providing care and suitable housing in a safe environment for cats while they are in foster care in accordance with Society policies and guidelines
- Feeding, watering, providing enrichment and grooming cats (as appropriate)
- Keeping accurate records of expenditure on fostered animals, via receipts and completed expense forms
- Completing records/daily observations in relation to behaviour and health and liaising with your Foster Coordinator when needed
- For cats ready for rehoming: raising awareness about animals in your care with the hope of rehoming them (including sharing images and videos with your local contact/team)
- For cats' subject to an RSPCA case: using discretion (where needed) if the animal has specific needs or reasons for being in your care
- Offering a separate room to keep the cat/s in and your family/household must be fully supportive (and checked/confirmed that there are no cat allergies within the household)
- Transporting your foster cat for appointments, vet consultations, etc
The skills you need:
- Volunteers must be aged 18 or over
- Previous experience of fostering would be beneficial, and experience caring for cats is essential
- If you have existing cats, it is preferred that they be spayed/neutered and vaccinated (unless there are medical reasons why they can't be), but this can be discussed on a case by case basis
- If in rented accommodation, permission from the landlord must be obtained
What's in it for you:
- Meet like-minded people and get to know more about the work of the RSPCA
- Add an important animal welfare role to your CV
- A great induction and training relevant to your role
- Support from our local and national teams
- You’ll be making a huge difference to the welfare of animals
Disclaimer:
Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and introductory period. Before you can start volunteering you’ll need to complete our suite of eLearn training including a simple online Health & Safety assessment.
Some cats simply don’t respond well to cattery life becoming stressed that affects their health and wellbeing, whereas they thrive in a quiet loving foster home. Kittens, with and without their mums, often need foster homes, until they are weaned and old enough for permanent adoption. Some cats looking for foster homes are subjects of an ongoing criminal investigation, so are in our care whilst the case progresses. With these cats we will not know how long the case will take to resolve and, occasionally, animals may have to be returned to their owner, in accordance with a court ruling.
As a cat fosterer you will play a vital role in looking after the cats in our care until their case is resolved or they find a new home. You'll be providing all the daily care for cats/kittens in your own home, ensuring a safe environment that will cater for their individual (sometimes complex) needs. RSPCA staff will match cats/kittens with foster homes, and will give you all the information and support that you need for each fostered animal. The time commitment for each foster placement can vary from a couple of weeks to many months, with support provided to accommodate holidays and emergencies.
This is a great opportunity to make a real difference to the welfare of cats and kittens in our care.
What is required:
- Be able to transport the cat/kittens to vet appointments and the RSPCA establishment as required.
- Have time to spend with them or be around them.
- A spare room/space at home for fostering a cat is ideal, although not essential (they will not be allowed outside of your home environment, so will need a specific space)
- Have lots of love, time and patience to give the animal whilst they are with you.
If your application is successful, you'll be asked to record and upload a short video, or take some photos of your home environment to accompany your volunteer profile. A home visit may also be required prior to and/or during your time fostering. You’ll get online access to all the necessary training for your role, and we ask you to keep this up to date. You will also receive training from the RSPCA establishment that your foster animal is from, and they will provide you with a point of contact and ongoing support, training and advice. We have a suite of wellbeing resources available and can make reasonable role adjustments to support you in your volunteering.
Carers UK is the national membership charity for the millions of people in the UK who are unpaid carers. As an organisation we provide expert advice and information for carers, campaign for greater recognition and support for carers, and use our experience and expertise to help other organisations do more for carers. Our Board of Trustees plays a vital leadership role in the work we do while ensuring the charity is equipped and governed effectively, establishing and monitoring strategy and ensuring we are true to our values and keep carers at the heart of everything we do.
We are now seeking to appoint up to two people to join our Board of Trustees, to steer us towards our vision of a world where carers are recognised, valued and supported.
It’s an exciting time to be part of Carers UK, we have set out our stake as to how we want the world to change for carers. Our Board is instrumental in ensuring we make the future really impactful for carers through our vision and strategy while fulfilling all our obligations as a charity.
We are specifically looking for two Nations Trustees, one each for Northern Ireland and Wales. In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, the Nations Trustee will be expected to ensure that the Carers UK Board is informed on key issues affecting carers in the respective Nations. To find out more about this opportunity please download the Trustee recruitment pack.
Closing date: Monday 3 February 2025 10am
Interviews:
Carers UK is committed to representing the diverse society in which we work and actively encourages applications from people with
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Charity Tax Group (CTG) is looking to appoint new Trustees to its proactive, forward thinking, ambitious board.
Who are we?
CTG is the authoritative voice of charities on tax and has recently gained charitable status. Over the past 40 years CTG has saved the sector over £8.3 billion in tax. We work together with our members for a better fiscal environment for charities, providing authoritative information, improving understanding and securing a fair deal for charities on tax. Our networks include senior figures in HMRC, HMT and major charities.
CTG’s core principles are to:
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Strive for technical excellence in all aspects of tax that impacts on charities
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Provide practical support to charities by mitigating their tax burden and providing informed and relevant guidance.
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Work with others to maximise our impact.
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Develop a sustainable funding structure that matches our ambition
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Be brave and innovative
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Join the Movement: Empower Young Migrants with We Belong! -
Board of Trustees Chair Role
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young migrants? Do you believe in creating a fair and inclusive society for all?
Immigration is not just a topic of discussion—it's a reality for thousands of young people in the UK. At We Belong, we're pioneering change. We're not just another charity; we're a community led by young migrants, fighting for equal treatment and an end to the hostile immigration environment.
Our Mission:
Co-Founded in 2019 by Chrisann Jarrett MBE, We Belong is more than a charity—it's a force for change. We've already achieved significant victories, from challenging unfair immigration policies to securing scholarships for deserving young people. In 2021, We Belong’s work contributed to a new shorter route to settlement being introduced. Young migrants who are fully integrated in the UK now have five-year route to settlement, rather than the previous 10-years. It’s estimated that that over 300,000 children and young people could benefit from this policy change. Now, we're on a new mission: to ensure that every young migrant has the opportunity to thrive in the UK.
What We Offer:
- Immigration Support: Legal advice, training, and resources to empower young migrants.
- University and Career Support: Guidance on applications, scholarships, and career pathways.
- Leadership Development: Mentorship programs to nurture the leaders of tomorrow.
- Engagement Opportunities: Join our outreach and community engagement efforts.
- Safe Space & Community: A supportive network for guidance and connection.
You can learn more about our work by watching our videos: Education, Leadership Progammes, Mental Health and Support. Please see Position Description attachement for the links to the videos.
The Opportunity:
We Belong is seeking a voluntary Chair to lead our board of Trustees. This is a chance to drive real change, working alongside passionate individuals dedicated to our cause. We need someone with strategic vision, governance experience, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Chair board meetings and provide strategic leadership to the Trustee team.
- Ensure compliance with governing documents and charitable objectives.
- Support the CEO on strategy and best practices.
- Critically assess risks and opportunities and develop effective strategies in the context of the Charitable purpose of We Belong.
- Resolve conflicts and make timely decisions.
Experience & Skills:
We're looking for someone with a background in the migration field, governance, or related fields. Experience in leadership is essential, advocacy, or youth development is highly desirable. We value lived experience and so candidates with lived experience of the UK immigration system are welcome to apply. Most importantly, we need someone with a passion for making a difference.
Time Commitment & Location:
Preparation for quarterly board meetings, both in person and remote, as well as the opportunity to participate in selected committees. The Chair will also supervise the CEO through regular 1:1 meeting and represent We Belong at sector events.
Join Us: Shape the Future!
This is an exciting opportunity to lead We Belong into our next phase of development. If you're ready to champion diversity, empower young migrants, and drive meaningful change, we want to hear from you.
Apply Now: Send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you would like to be the next We Belong Chair to us by the 26th February 5pm. Interviews will be held on the week commencing 3rd and 10th March depending on availability.
Together, let's create a brighter future for young migrants in the UK. With We Belong, you belong.
We Belong - Empowering Young Migrants
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.