Database officer volunteer roles in manchester
Position Overview
SEED Madagascar is seeking a Volunteer Backend Web Developer to support the migration and redesign of SEED’s website, ensuring a smooth transition.
This role will focus on handling back-end and server-side tasks, importing data, implementing security best practices, and providing technical support in the post-migration phase.
We are looking for an experienced individual with proven expertise in website migration, database management and server configuration, who is motivated to use these skills to contribute to sustainable development and conservation.
About the organisation
SEED Madagascar is a British Charity working in partnership with communities in the southeast of Madagascar. We integrate high quality community health, sustainable livelihoods, education infrastructure and conservation programmes to support long term, sustainable change and add to international best practice through research and publication across all of our programmatic areas.
Location: Remote
Timeframe: Long-term, part-time, flexible (approx. 3-6 hours per week, with 1-2 hours per week post-migration phase for server-side support and maintenance)
Duties and responsibilities
● Perform full backups before and after website migration in cPanel.
● Export Concrete CMS code files and database content.
● Import data to WordPress using plugins, custom scripts or migration tools.
● Assist with setting up a WordPress staging site.
● Implement security best practices for WordPress.
● Update DNS records.
● Perform PHP updates and custom edits as needed.
● Perform major WordPress upgrades if needed.
● Perform post-migration functionality testing and bug fixes.
● Manage the new website database using cPanel.
● Provide continued/long-term back-end support.
Person specification
Essential
● Experience using Concrete CMS, WordPress or similar.
● Experience using HTML/CSS/JavaScript languages.
● Knowledge of PHP and SQL/MySQL database.
● Experience with API integration and Linux.
● Knowledge of File Transfer Protocol.
● Familiarity with WordPress plugins.
● Experience with website migration tools, database management, and GitHub repositories.
● Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently in a remote context.
● Commitment to SEED’s ethos, values and mission, with cultural sensitivity and respect.
Desirable
● Experience working with NGOs, particularly in development, conservation, or humanitarian fields.
● Knowledge of Madagascar or wider global south contexts
Thank you!
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!
Events Officer has the responisbility of organising (along with the help of a Trustee Events Manager) our magical visits to children/adults with LD, this could be at the hospital, social groups, refugee centres, libraries etc etc.
They will monitor the chapter email for submitted event booking forms (some of these will come from events organised by the Events Manager on Trustees). These will then be added to the calendar and advertised to volunteers. They will ensure each event organised has a handful of volunteers confirmed within a week of the event itself. They will then provide information and support to a Lead Volunteer to run the events. They will ensure that regular events are being attended by volunteers and that they have the costume and materials that are needed for these. They will follow up after events to ensure social media posts are made, hours are uploaded and that costumes are returned. They will ensure that all volunteers are attending events.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
* To bring children's dreams to life * To provide a professional service * To bring fun to both children and volunteers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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 YAUK
Youth Advantage UK is a charitable organization that uses a research-led approach to inform policy work and projects that aim to promote and further the human rights of young people aged 11 to 25 across the United Kingdom.
Please note that this is a remote VOLUNTEER role.
We won't accept applications from individuals residing outside of the UK as we operate on the principle of bettering the lives of young people in the UK. Therefore, we require our volunteers to have an understanding of what it is like to live in the UK.
Responsibilities
- Provide support to the CEO on matters of urgency and importance to the organization.
- Manage the agenda for meetings the CEO holds ensuring all actions are allocated for actioning
- Sign post management across the organisation as required
- Handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
- Organizing and coordinating meetings, appointments, and events to ensure efficient time management for the CEO
- Handling Communications: Acting as the first point of contact for the CEO, managing correspondence.
- Preparing reports, presentations, and other documents needed for meetings and decision-making.
- Assisting with various administrative tasks such as record-keeping and office management.
- Coordinating specific tasks as assigned by the CEO
- Acting as a bridge between the CEO and other senior management, ensuring smooth communication
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Experience in fast-paced environments.
- Good IT skills.
- Ability to use remote systems.
- Ability to engage with others well.
- Good people skills.
Benefits
- This is a UK-based, 100% fully remote and flexible role.
- Supportive team and management to enhance your skills and build on your experience.
- Your work will help transform and empower many young people’s lives, rights, and interests and assist in promoting equality for all young people.
Why Volunteer with Us?
We are a supportive and friendly organization that takes pride in developing and nurturing our staff and providing them with excellent opportunities to thrive and further encourage their career growth and future aspirations.
We offer a fully remote working environment and a flexible and adaptable working schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization, enhance your skills, and gain valuable experience. If this sounds like you and you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV.
We look forward to hearing from you!
CVs that are not in PDF format will not be considered.
Thank you!
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 YAUK
Youth Advantage UK is a charitable organisation that uses a research-led approach to inform policy work and projects that aim to promote and further the human rights of young people aged 11 to 25 across the United Kingdom.
Please note that this is a remote VOLUNTEER role.
We won't accept applications from individuals residing outside of the UK as we operate on the principle of bettering the lives of young people in the UK. Therefore, we require our volunteers to have an understanding of what it is like to live in the UK.
Responsibilities
- Provide support to the DCEO on matters of urgency and importance to the organisation.
- Manage the agenda for meetings the DCEO holds ensuring all actions are allocated for actioning
- Sign post management across the organisation as required
- Handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
- Organizing and coordinating meetings, appointments, and events to ensure efficient time management for the DCEO
- Handling Communications: Acting as the first point of contact for the DCEO, managing correspondence.
- Preparing reports, presentations, and other documents needed for meetings and decision-making.
- Assisting with various administrative tasks such as record-keeping and office management.
- Coordinating specific tasks as assigned by the DCEO
- Acting as a bridge between the DCEO and other senior management, ensuring smooth communication
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Experience in fast-paced environments.
- Good IT skills.
- Ability to use remote systems.
- Ability to engage with others well.
- Good people skills.
Benefits
- This is a UK-based, 100% fully remote and flexible role.
- Supportive team and management to enhance your skills and build on your experience.
- Your work will help transform and empower many young people’s lives, rights, and interests and assist in promoting equality for all young people.
Why Volunteer with Us?
We are a supportive and friendly organisation that takes pride in developing and nurturing our staff and providing them with excellent opportunities to thrive and further encourage their career growth and future aspirations.
We offer a fully remote working environment and a flexible and adaptable working schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization, enhance your skills, and gain valuable experience. If this sounds like you and you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV.
We look forward to hearing from you!
CVs that are not in PDF format will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.