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Position Overview
This is a superb opportunity for a development professional to be part of a team of national and international staff supporting the development, reporting and evaluation of SEED’s rural livelihoods programmes.
Our Rural Livelihoods programme concentrates on livelihood development and support in local, national, and international markets, including fishery management, beekeeping, traditional reed weaving and embroidery. We use community-led, participatory approaches, working with local communities to identify and implement projects that meet their needs and priorities.
This is an exciting position for someone who has two to four years’ experience working alongside national and international staff, supporting the development, funding, management, reporting and evaluation of our programmes. You will be responsible for generating funds across the programmes to maximise impact. This post will partner our national implementation teams, managing donor compliance, ensuring proposals and reports are to a high standard and budgets are appropriately managed.
It is essential that the post holder has grant writing experience and is able to work in English to a high standard. Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.
Title: Programme Officer
Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar
Timeframe: 2 years, extendable
Contract Type: Local salary, £1,200 contribution to flights and £650 towards insurance
Duties and responsibilities:
Provision of advice and support in the development and management of projects including: preparation and editing of funding proposals; preparation and editing of reports for external stakeholders; monitoring and evaluation of current projects; developing and updating guidelines and templates for external-facing materials; liaison with the London project development team and local staff; and support and mentoring of interns and Junior Officers.
Core Duties
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Support Junior Programme Officers and interns in compiling funding proposals based on past evaluation, team discussion and international best practice in an engaging and professional manner
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Support Junior Programme Officers and interns in writing project reports that clearly demonstrate the successes and challenges of the projects, learning from the project and providing clear budgetary information
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Provide first-stage editing of all proposals and reports across the department to a high standard and providing detailed, constructive feedback to interns and Junior Officers
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Support in the management of donor compliance across several projects, working with the Head of Programmes and the implementation team to ensure that project milestones are being met
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Work alongside the Head of Programmes and Head of Department in problem-solving and providing additional support in line with emerging issues from project implementation
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Manage pieces of long-term project work that require a higher level of expertise and experience across the department
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Support in the recruitment of new staff and provide support, management, review and professional development to your team of Project Development Interns, Officers and specialists
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Foster essential cross-cultural collaboration, providing support to both the national and international teams to bridge gaps in understanding and priorities for project development and implementation
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Provide pastoral care, guidance and act as a role model, both professionally and personally, for a team of early career professionals living in country
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Work alongside the Head of Department, Head of Programmes and Head of Finance in developing and managing the budgets relating to projects
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Develop and update resources to support project development processes, including proposal and budget templates and style guidelines
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Assist departmental MEL specialists in developing MEL tools and analysing data, including the writing of MEL reports when needed
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Support the development of project development procedures, guidelines, and trainings and provide project-specific information to inform policy development across the organisation
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Work with the Programme Officers and interns to ensure that statistics, research, funding trackers, photo database and handovers relating to the projects are accurate
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Oversee the project-specific website and social media content
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Work with the national team and external partners in increasing their skills and capacity, providing mentoring or training where appropriate
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Take an active role in project management meetings, leading discussions and standing in for the Head of Programmes where appropriate
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Ensure all of SEED’s policies and procedures are evident throughout the work of the department, including those for safeguarding, whistleblowing and anti corruption, and undertake continual training to ensure these are promoted at all times
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Form part of the team representing projects or SEED when required
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Liaise closely with the UK team in London always ensuring clear communication
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Complete any other tasks required by the Head of Programmes or Director of Operations and Heads of Departments commensurate with this role.
Person specification
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Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in conservation or rural livelihoods
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At least two years’ experience with market-based programming, rural livelihoods, or similar programmes
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Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience of securing funding, project management, donor compliance and donor reporting
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Familiarity with the use of project management tools including Logical Frameworks, Theory of Change models, Budgets, Activity Plans and Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks
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Fluency in written and spoken English with excellent written communication skills, to the level of editing English documents for publication to a very high standard
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Excellent proposal and report writing and editing skills, with previous experience compiling project proposals and reports and the ability to tailor written information to various audiences
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Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to SEED’s ethos and approach, and be a good ambassador for the organisation at all times
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Have passion, curiosity and motivation for the job and the ability to enthuse others
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Experience of living and working in a developing country with the ability and desire to work with teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds and across multiple language barriers
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Demonstrate proven ability to recognise and appropriately deal with challenging situations and problem solve
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Demonstrate an awareness of and comfort with increased social and professional responsibility, working at all times with cultural sensitivity and respect
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Demonstrate the ability, social skills and confidence to give clear guidance and support to other members of the team in respect of the philosophy and procedures of SEED in order to protect both their safety and the reputation of the NGO
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Be able to work to and advocate for all of SEED’s policies and procedures, safeguarding those that SEED works with and reporting any concerns appropriately
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Be punctual and be able to work to tight deadlines in an organised manner and to a high standard
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Be able to work both independently and as part of a team
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Excellent listening and verbal communication skills and a flexible and patient attitude
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Ability and desire to develop and support a team of volunteers and staff and to support the Project Development internship programme
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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, rural livelihoods; education infrastructure and conservation programmes to support long term, sustainable change and add to international best practice through research and publication across all our programmatic areas. We are now looking for entry level interns and officers to work alongside national staff and expand our team.
Application procedure
Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter in English outlining why they wish to take up this position and how their skills and experience match the requirements in the job description criteria to SEED Madagascar Director of Programmes and Operations, Lisa Bass by email.
Please note: AI generated cover letters and recruitment exercises will not be processed.
Application Deadline: Monday 28th July at 23:59 GMT. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout this period.
Candidates will complete an exercise, long-listed applicants will have an initial informal interview with Madagascar based staff and short-listed applicants will then be offered an interview with
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Position Overview
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated development professional with 2-3 years’ of experience to contribute to impactful conservation work in one of Madagascar’s most biodiverse regions. SEED’s conservation programme supports communities bordering the island’s last remaining littoral forests, focusing on reforestation, biodiversity research and conservation action through community-led, participatory approaches.
You will play a key role in developing, funding, reporting on, and evaluating these initiatives, working closely with both national and international staff. The role is ideal for someone with in-field experience and a strong interest in forest conservation and reforestation. You'll collaborate with our national implementation teams to manage donor relationships, ensure high-quality proposals and reports, maintain compliance and support effective budget management.
Strong grant writing skills and excellent written English are essential. Applicants without these will not be considered.
Title: Programme Officer
Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar
Timeframe: 2 years, extendable
Contract Type: Local salary, £1,200 contribution to flights and £650 towards insurance
Core Duties
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Support Junior Programme Officers and interns in compiling funding proposals based on past evaluation, team discussion and international best practice in an engaging and professional manner
-
Support Junior Programme Officers and interns in writing project reports that clearly demonstrate the successes and challenges of the projects, learning from the project and providing clear budgetary information
-
Provide first-stage editing of all proposals and reports across the Department to a high standard and providing detailed, constructive feedback to interns and Officers
-
Support in the management of donor compliance across several projects, working with the Programme Manager and the implementation team to ensure that project milestones are being met
-
Work alongside the Programme Manager and Head of Department in problem-solving and providing additional support in line with emerging issues from project implementation
-
Manage pieces of long-term project work that require a higher level of expertise and experience across the Department
-
Support in the recruitment of new staff and provide support, management, review and professional development to your team of Programme Interns, Junior Officers and specialists
-
Foster essential cross-cultural collaboration, providing support to both the national and international teams to bridge gaps in understanding and priorities for project development and implementation
-
Provide pastoral care, guidance and act as a role model, both professionally and personally, for a team of early career professionals living in country
-
Work alongside the Head of Department, Programme Manager and Head of Finance in developing and managing the budgets relating to projects
-
Develop and update resources to support project development processes, including proposal and budget templates and style guidelines
-
Assist MEL specialists in developing MEL tools and analysing data, including the writing of MEL reports when needed
-
Support the development of project development procedures, guidelines and trainings and provide project-specific information to inform policy development across the organisation
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Work with the Junior Programme Officers and interns to ensure that statistics, research, funding trackers, photo database and handovers relating to the projects are accurate
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Oversee the project-specific website and social media content
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Work with the national team and external partners in increasing their skills and capacity, providing mentoring or training where appropriate
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Take an active role in project management meetings, leading discussions and standing in for the Programme Manager where appropriate
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Form part of the team representing projects or SEED when required
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Liaise closely with the UK team in London ensuring clear communication at all times
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Ensure all of SEED’s policies and procedures are evident throughout the work of the department, including those for safeguarding, whistleblowing and anticorruption, and undertake continual training to ensure these are promoted at all times
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Complete any other tasks required by the Programme Manager, or Director of Operations and Heads of Departments commensurate with this role.
Person specification
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Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in conservation, ideally with a focus on reforestation or forest ecology
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At least two years’ experience with similar programmes
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Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience of securing funding, project management, donor compliance and donor reporting
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Familiarity with the use of project management tools including Logical Frameworks, Theory of Change models, Budgets, Activity Plans and Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks
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Fluency in written and spoken English with excellent written communication skills, to the level of editing English documents for publication to a very high standard
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Excellent proposal and report writing and editing skills, with previous experience compiling project proposals and reports and the ability to tailor written information to various audiences
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Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to SEED’s ethos and approach and be a good ambassador for the organisation at all times
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Have passion, curiosity and motivation for the job and the ability to enthuse others
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Experience of living and working in a developing country with the ability and desire to work with teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds and across multiple language barriers
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Demonstrate proven ability to recognise and appropriately deal with challenging situations and problem solve
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Demonstrate an awareness of and comfort with increased social and professional responsibility, working at all times with cultural sensitivity and respect
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Demonstrate the ability, social skills and confidence to give clear guidance and support to other members of the team in respect of the philosophy and procedures of SEED in order to protect both their safety and the reputation of the NGO
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Be able to work to and advocate for all of SEED’s policies and procedures, safeguarding those that SEED works with and reporting any concerns appropriately
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Be punctual and be able to work to tight deadlines in an organised manner and to a high standard
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Be able to work both independently and as part of a team
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Excellent listening and verbal communication skills and a flexible and patient attitude
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Ability and desire to develop and support a team of staff and interns
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Application procedure
Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter in English outlining why they wish to take up this position and how their skills and experience match the requirements in the job description criteria to SEED Madagascar Director of Programmes and Operations, Lisa Bass by email.
Please note: AI generated cover letters and recruitment exercises will not be processed.
Application Deadline: Monday 28th July at 23:59 GMT. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout this period.
Candidates will complete an exercise, long-listed applicants will have an initial informal interview with Madagascar based staff and short-listed applicants will then be offered an interview with
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Do you live in Wales and want to gain valuable skills, have new experiences, and support vulnerable people?
We are offering 3 young people aged 18-25 the opportunity to volunteer with the Portuguese Red Cross in Cucujães, serving the Municipality of Oliveira de Azeméis. The programme will run from August 2025 – November 2025.
All our placements are fully funded, with travel, accommodation, visas and health insurance costs covered, and volunteers receive a small monthly allowance to cover additional expenses.
You will support the local community in three main areas: Social Assistance and access to Welfare Services, Emergency Response & First Aid, and Youth Engagement. This is a great opportunity to get involved in social action projects and find out what you are interested in!
Please note that only young people based in Wales can apply for this role. This role requires someone with intermediate to fluent levels of spoken and written French. Interviews will take place online with shortlisted candidates.
We are keen to hear from individuals especially those who do not normally get the chance to volunteer overseas, who are passionate and motivated about working in the humanitarian sector and international volunteering but who also understand that these types of placements require adaptability and resilience. We are especially interested in applications from those who are from low socio-economic backgrounds, are carers or are care experienced, have accessed free school meals, are refugees or asylum seekers and those with disabilities or additional needs.
To mobilise the power of humanity so that people can prepare for, respond to, and recover from crisis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Enhanced Professional Development Programme (ePDP)
Part-time | Volunteer | Remote | 12 hrs/week | 16-week commitment
“We are looking for 3 candidates to join our volunteer-enhanced professional development programme and gain real-world experience in your chosen field. While we only have three vacancies available through this programme, other options are available if your skills match our criteria.”
About Us
We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.Our mission is to encourage unity across diverse communities, sharing and celebrating cultural lessons through workshops, training programmes, events and research. We challenge racial and societal stereotypes while delivering practical initiatives such as unconscious bias training in the workplace. We develop and deliver projects that promote inclusion, representation, and social change by partnering with local organisations and stakeholders.
Role Description
Quilombo UK is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Services Sales Executive to join our team through the Enhanced Professional Development Programme (ePDP). This is a target-driven, client-facing volunteer sales role focused on direct outreach and conversion of potential service users into paying clients. You will be responsible for actively identifying leads, initiating conversations, pitching our services, and closing deals.
The successful candidate will sell Quilombo UK’s key service offerings:
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Workshops (e.g. Unconscious Bias, Inclusive Leadership)
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Training Programmes
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Research Services
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Event & Partnership Opportunities
As a member of the Sales & Business Development function, you will be managed by a Director and accountable for results that directly impact the organisation’s financial sustainability and growth. This role provides real-world, high-impact experience that mirrors the standards and performance expectations of a paid sales role.
Main Responsibilities
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Proactively research and identify prospective clients aligned with Quilombo UK’s mission and services
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Initiate direct outreach (calls, emails, online meetings) to decision-makers across public and private sectors
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Deliver compelling sales pitches and presentations tailored to each client’s needs
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Handle end-to-end sales processes, from lead generation and qualification through to closing deals
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Secure confirmed bookings or contracts for services, including workshops, training, research, or event partnerships
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Develop and maintain a strong client pipeline, updating CRM or tracking systems regularly
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Consistently meet or exceed weekly/monthly KPIs related to outreach, meetings, and conversions
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Collaborate with the Director to refine messaging and sales strategy for maximum impact
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Maintain a consultative, value-led sales approach while staying aligned with Quilombo UK’s mission and ethos
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Provide performance updates and sales reports to the Director and Senior Leadership Team
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Stay updated on industry trends, client needs, and potential growth areas relevant to our services
Essential
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Demonstrated experience in a sales, business development, or account management role
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Proven track record of generating leads and closing deals, preferably in a service-based or social enterprise environment
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Strong presentation and negotiation abilities
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Confidence to work independently and take initiative, while collaborating within a remote team
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Passion for social justice, community engagement, and inclusion
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Desirable
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Familiarity with CRM tools and remote communication platforms
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Experience selling services to the public sector or third-sector organisations
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Understanding of social enterprises or community-based businesses
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Ability to work without close supervision and meet deadlines
What We Offer
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Real-world, results-driven sales experience with clear KPIs and performance feedback
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A unique opportunity to influence revenue and impact within a mission-driven organisation
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Coaching and mentoring from experienced directors and leadership
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A collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment
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Certificate of completion and reference upon successful programme completion
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID, and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.
Application Process
Our HR team will contact you upon successful application to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, onboarding documents will be sent. Once completed, you’ll be invited to a 6-hour HR and Systems Induction, followed by a meeting with your assigned Director for your first day.
Job Type: Part-time (Volunteer)
Expected Hours: 12 per week
Location: Remote
Schedule: Monday to Friday | Day Shift | No Weekends
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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with VoiceAbility.
About VoiceAbility
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
Why Volunteer with VoiceAbility
Volunteering with VoiceAbility gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community by helping others ensure their voices are heard and valued. The roles we offer are deeply rewarding and may challenge you in new ways. You’ll develop your communication skills, meet new people, and gain a greater understanding of others, while enjoying a sense of personal fulfilment along the way!
We ask for a minimum commitment of just 3 hours per week, but you’re welcome to volunteer for more if you’d like. Whether you're looking to give back to your community, learn something new, or simply enjoy connecting with others, we’d love to have you on board!
Volunteer positions currently available in Tameside
Relevant Person’s Representative (RPR) Support Volunteer
People in care homes should have a voice to communicate their needs wishes and wants. Some people need support with this, but don’t have friends and family available to assist them. This means they’re entitled to have support from an RPR and volunteer, who are there to make sure they get the care they deserve. Your role as an RPR Support Volunteer is to collaborate with the VoiceAbility RPR to make sure a person’s views are listened to when decisions are made about their care.
As an RPR Support Volunteer you might:
· Visit people in their care home, to make sure they’re getting the right care and support
· Talk with them about their feelings, thoughts and wishes
· Raise concerns
· Keep detailed notes and records
· Make a real difference to someone’s life
Safeguarding Commitment Statement
VoiceAbility are committed to safeguarding all clients who access our services. All Volunteers will be required to undertake a DBS check at the appropriate level and provide contact details for a minimum of two referees in line with our safer recruitment practice.
ED&I Statement
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact the Volunteering team for further options.
To find out more click “Apply Now”.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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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 Trainee Roller Sports Coach
Locations: Ealing, Hounslow, Brent, Harrow
Flexible hours | After-school, evenings, weekends or holidays
Hybrid opportunities – community & club-based delivery with some remote learning
Full training provided
Be Part of Something Bigger. Start Your Coaching Journey with RollaDome All Skate.
Are you passionate about working with children and young people? Do you love roller skating and want to turn that passion into purpose? Join us as a Volunteer Trainee Roller Sports Coach and help deliver fun, inclusive, and empowering sessions that develop both skating skills and life skills.
Whether you’re an experienced skater or just enthusiastic and willing to learn, we’ll train you, mentor you, and help you gain valuable coaching and youth work experience.
What You’ll Do:
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Support the delivery of engaging and safe roller skating sessions
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Assist lead coaches with warm-ups, drills, games and group activities
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Learn how to manage group dynamics, encourage participation and promote wellbeing
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Be a role model to children and young people aged 4–18
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Commit to personal development and training as a future community coach
What We’re Looking For:
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A positive attitude and willingness to learn
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Interest in working with children, youth or sport
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Ability to commit to at least 4 hours per month (training and/or delivery)
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Good communication and teamwork skills
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Reliable, respectful, and ready to grow!
What We Provide:
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Free training & mentoring (including Safeguarding, First Aid & Coaching Basics)
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Access to formal coaching qualifications
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Travel and refreshment expenses covered
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Real experience working in sports development and youth engagement
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A pathway into paid sessional coaching roles
No experience needed – just commitment, enthusiasm, and the drive to make a difference.
Ideal for young people (16+), students, career changers, or anyone looking to volunteer and grow.
Skate with purpose. Coach with passion. Belong with RollaDome.
RollaDome All Skate is committed to creating inclusive, safe, and empowering environments where children, young people, and families can experience th




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Our vision for volunteering
Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.
The difference you will make to cats and people
From elderly moggies to energic kittens, every day across the UK cats and kittens are in need of a temporary place to stay, and lots of love and TLC! We need more fosterers like you to provide a safe, temporary haven for cats and kittens and provide them with everything they need before they get their chance to land on their four paws and make a house a home.
You can expect us to
- Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
- Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
- Ensure you have all you need in place to foster the cat(s) in your care, for example equipment and food
- Cover all your foster cats’ expenses and agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
- Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities
A bit more information about this role and the team
The branch need indoor fosterers so any applicants would need to have a suitable spare room available.
What we need from you
- A stable, safe and compassionate environment in your home.
- Enrich the cats’ experience in care including play, exercise and appropriate handling/interaction
- A willingness to complete some training in order to provide high standards of cat welfare
- Introduce cats to prospective adopters so they can find their forever home
- You can find out more about being a Fosterer on our website
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats


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Help Shape the Future of Wellbeing Through Acts of Kindness: Research Volunteer Opportunity
Do Me A Favour Buddy is seeking volunteers for an exciting research study exploring how personalised acts of kindness impact wellbeing, happiness, and sense of purpose.
About the Study
We're conducting an 8-week research project to understand how targeted acts of kindness affect both givers and receivers. Our research aims to gather evidence on how personalised kindness activities might improve mental wellbeing, reduce feelings of loneliness, and enhance life satisfaction.
What's Involved
- Complete an initial onboarding survey about your personality traits, preferences, and wellbeing
- Participate in our 8-week programme
- Receive personalised suggestions for simple acts of kindness
- Track your experiences and feelings
- Complete brief weekly check-ins
- Share your feedback through a final survey
- Participate in follow-up assessments at 3, 6, and 12 months to help us understand long-term effects
Time Commitment
- 8 weeks for the main study period
- Approximately 10-15 minutes per day during active participation
- Weekly check-ins (about 5-10 minutes each)
- Brief follow-up surveys at 3, 6, and 12 months post-study (about 15 minutes each)
Who Can Apply
We're looking for participants who are:
- Age 18 or older
- Willing to commit to the full 8-week programme
- Able to participate in follow-up assessments over the course of a year
- Interested in exploring how kindness might impact wellbeing
- Comfortable using a mobile app for daily interactions
- Open to providing honest feedback about their experiences
Benefits of Participating
- Be part of groundbreaking research on wellbeing
- Gain personal insights about your happiness and mental wellbeing patterns
- Potentially experience positive changes in your own life satisfaction
- Help develop an evidence-based approach that could benefit thousands
- Receive a comprehensive report of the study findings
About Do Me A Favour Buddy
Founded after a transformative experience with the power of targeted kindness, we're developing data-driven approaches to improve wellbeing through simple, personalised acts. Our work has already engaged 15,000 followers and validation from King's College London.
Update June:
We owe you a sincere apology for the delay in getting back to those that had applied previously. We've encountered some unexpected technical challenges with our development team that have set us back further than anticipated. We know how frustrating it must be to have applied and then heard nothing - that's not the experience we want for someone as enthusiastic as you clearly are about contributing to this work.
The good news is that we absolutely still need volunteers like you, and we're working hard to resolve these issues and expect to be back on track soon.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Edinburgh - Nicolson Street
Here’s 5 reasons you’ll love to volunteer in our shops:
1. It's fun
2. It's flexible
3. You'll learn and share skills
4. You'll be making a difference
5. You'll work with a great team
We’re passionate about what we do, and love giving second-hand clothing a chance of going to a good home. Our shop teams are key to raising vital funds for our work and act as incredible advocates for the rights of children both in the UK and around the world.
Please note that this is a voluntary, unpaid role, based in the UK. We are unfortunately not able to provide support with visa requests.
Volunteering in the shop
The Nicolson Street shop is a modern, contemporary and urban street store, unlike any other charity shop you've ever seen - full of vintage treasures, gorgeous greenery and creativity!
Our Nicolson Street Shop Volunteers are in the middle of it all, and there’s plenty to get involved with. You might be sorting and pricing stock, engaging with customers, ringing items through the till, creating fantastic window displays or keeping our shop floor looking organised.
It’s up to you how much you commit. We have volunteers who support for a couple of hours a week and some do more. Many people volunteer either a morning or an afternoon each week - this is something that will be discussed at the selection stage, after you’ve applied.
Why volunteer with Save the Children?
In over 110 countries, we support children to transform their lives. By providing live-saving short-term help, and pushing for deep-rooted social change, we help children take, their future into their own hands. We believe every child has the right to learn. Every child should have good food to fuel their bodies and every child should have medicine when they're sick.
Skills and experiences we seek
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills and experiences. You don’t need any retail or shop experience as full training will be provided. What’s important to us is that you are a team player, open to learning and to follow our policies as well as be an excellent representative for Save the Children.
We know that our shop teams are stronger when they are inclusive and representative of their communities. Everybody can make a real difference. People come to us for all sorts of reasons, from all backgrounds, and we will do what we can to find a role that works for you.
What happens next?
After you’ve filled in an application, we will invite you for an informal trial shift. It’s a great opportunity to visit the shop, meet some of our existing volunteers and have a go at some of the tasks that you would be supporting with as a shop volunteer. Hopefully allowing you to get a feel for the role and make sure it’s for you. We also ask for a couple of references (these don’t have to be formal workplace ones, just someone who has known you for over 6 months and isn’t related).
How to apply
Express your interest on email via the apply button.
Please note that this is a voluntary, unpaid role, based in the UK. We are unfortunately not able to provide support with visa requests.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you live in Wales and want to gain valuable skills, have new experiences, and support vulnerable people?
We are offering a young person aged 18-25 the opportunity to volunteer for up to 6 months with the Portuguese Red Cross in Águeda, Portugal.
The Portuguese Red Cross in Águeda offers support to the local community in three main areas of voluntary activity: youth, emergency and social.
The youth department runs projects that will see the successful volunteer work with young people in the local community to boost their confidence, promote their involvement with their local community, support the peer to peer education programme and assist with planning and delivering awareness campaigns.
In the emergency department the successful volunteer will assist with the organisation and maintenance of essential emergency supplies as well as providing assistance and wellbeing support to those affected by emergencies and disasters and general event support within the community.
The social department runs a variety of projects including; the essential distribution of food to vulnerable people, the social canteen, food donation drives and working with vulnerable young people by organising activities to promote social inclusion, sports, creative workshops and educational programmes.
The successful volunteer will stay in a shared room in the Agueda Red Cross office with one other volunteer on the programme.
The volunteering hours will never exceed 36 hours/week and the volunteer schedule will be rotating. Volunteers are entitled to two consecutive days of rest per week.
This is a great opportunity to get involved in these projects and find out what you are interested in. For more details on the role and the projects available, have a look at the role description. The main thing we want to see is your motivation for this placement!
Typical tasks may involve:
- Assisting with the collection, sorting and distribution of food.
- Supporting and organising well-being events within the community.
- Developing projects to support the social inclusion of young people.
- Awareness raising and referrals according to people’s needs.
- Planning and delivering awareness campaigns in the community.
- Designing and facilitating creative and educational workshops to a variety of vulnerable people.
Please note that only young people based in Wales can apply for this role. Interviews will take place online with shortlisted candidates.
We are keen to hear from individuals especially those who do not normally get the chance to volunteer overseas, who are passionate and motivated about working in the humanitarian sector and international volunteering but who also understand that these types of placements require adaptability and resilience. We are especially interested in applications from those who are from low socio-economic backgrounds, are carers or are care experienced, have accessed free school meals, are refugees or asylum seekers and those with disabilities or additional needs.
To mobilise the power of humanity so that people can prepare for, respond to, and recover from crisis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
InterVol is a student volunteering charity in the United Kingdom that connects students with volunteering opportunities locally and overseas. InterVol supports students to develop their skills with community projects in the UK and then use those skills to support the work of charitable partners overseas on health, education, refugee support, and conservation placements. Our project placements and volunteering opportunities are designed by our local partners and with the long-term needs of beneficiaries and communities in mind. InterVol supports a network of five student societies at English universities with around one hundred volunteers annually.
InterVol is looking for new trustees to join our board. Trustees are responsible for ensuring that InterVol follows our guiding principles and acts within the law. This includes the timely submissions to the Charity Commission, ensuring that volunteering is safe and appropriate, and developing and maintaining a long-term strategy for InterVol. InterVol is a small charity with no staff, so trustees also play an important role in maintaining institutional memory for student committees which change annually.
We are recruiting for general trustee roles and for a treasurer. For the treasurer role, we are looking for applicants with a specialism in financial management to oversee our bank account, monitor our online donation platform, make grants, donations and payments, and report on our finances annually to the Charity Commission. Trustees in non-finance roles will be allocated roles most relevant to their own experience e.g. specific university group support, specific placements, or thematic areas such as training or research.
As a trustee you are expected to take on roles including:
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Attend termly meetings (three annually, online) and annual meetings, where possible.
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Provide advice to the trustee board and our committees. This is either by email, or through the Trustees WhatsApp group.
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Work on specific projects with other trustees and advisors, e.g. managing interns, setting up new placement partnerships, and conducting/reviewing risk assessments.
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Identify potential partnerships in both the United Kingdom and overseas to forward the goals of the charity and strengthen our existing university projects.
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Attend training and network events to represent InterVol, make new connections and bring new ideas into the charity.
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Commit to 2-3 years of supporting the charity before handing over or renewing your term.
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Be based in the United Kingdom to allow travel to meetings.
Person Specification:
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Significant experience of volunteering in either the UK or overseas
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Passionate about ethical volunteering practises
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Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
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Flexible and able to provide support on an ad hoc basis
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Understanding of international development issues (desirable)
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Accounting and finance experience (treasurer role)
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Our vision for volunteering
Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.
The difference you will make to cats and people
From elderly moggies to energic kittens, every day across the UK cats and kittens are in need of a temporary place to stay, and lots of love and TLC! We need more fosterers like you to provide a safe, temporary haven for cats and kittens and provide them with everything they need before they get their chance to land on their four paws and make a house a home.
You can expect us to
- Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
- Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
- Ensure you have all you need in place to foster the cat(s) in your care, for example equipment and food
- Cover all your foster cats’ expenses and agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
- Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities
What we need from you
- A stable, safe and compassionate environment in your home or in a purpose-built pen in your garden provided by us
- Enrich the cats’ experience in care including play, exercise and appropriate handling/interaction
- A willingness to complete some training in order to provide high standards of cat welfare
- Introduce cats to prospective adopters so they can find their forever home
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats


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Do you live in Wales and want to gain valuable skills, have new experiences, and support vulnerable people?
We are offering 1 young person aged 18-25 the opportunity to volunteer for up to 11 months with the French Red Cross (Croix Rouge) in Montrouge. The programme will run from September 2025 – August 2026 (subject to visas).
You will join the head office communication department of Croix-Rouge insertion, a programme funded by the French Red Cross that enables destitute young people, homeless people and long-term jobseekers to re-connect to the labour market, through civic participation. An intermediate to fluent level of written and spoken French is essential for this role and you will have the opportunity to further develop your written skills in French and gain experience in communicating across a range of channels, as well as developing your conversational French through lessons provided by Croix Rouge.
On your arrival in France, you will take part in a 3 days on-arrival seminar in Paris, where you will get to know your national coordinators and other European volunteers. You will also have the opportunity to discover the beautiful city of Paris before leaving for your placement role! Your role involves volunteering for a maximum of 35 hours per week, including French lessons and a personal project.
This is a great opportunity to get involved in key projects and find out what you are interested in. The main thing we want to see is your motivation for this placement!
Typical tasks may involve:
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Activities at Headquarters:
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Manage and update the association's web pages and social media accounts (including SEO improvements)
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Create, update, and adapt various materials (posters, flyers, brochures, catalogues, activity reports, videos, presentations, etc.)
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Monitor and share news related to Croix-Rouge insertion activities
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Participate in the organisation of national events (General Assembly, seminars, partner meetings, etc.)
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Support the creation of Activity Reports and ensure deadlines are met
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Contribute to discussions and working groups to deepen the Croix-Rouge insertion project and improve communication practices
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Provide logistical support for organising the General Assembly
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Facilitate the flow of information between headquarters and the local offices
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Activities on the Ground (Croix-Rouge Insertion Local Agencies - Bondy and Bobigny):
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Assist the agencies in the development, daily operations, or sustainability of their actions related to Access to Rights, Prison-Justice, Mobility, Digital Inclusion, and Basic Skills for RSA beneficiaries
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Support the sharing and learning of skills between teams to fully experience the support process, especially in the development of theatre improvisation workshops for beneficiaries
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Assist in communicating on the ground to change the perception of the public interest, which is still often stigmatised in priority urban areas
We’re looking for the following qualities:
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Someone sensitive to the association's social and environmental dimension
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
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Creative with good interpersonal skills
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Interest in office automation tools, graphic design software and animation tools (Adobe Suite, Canva, etc.)
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Interest in digital media (social networks)
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Ability to analyse, summarise and write in French
Please note that only young people based in Wales can apply for this role. This role requires someone with intermediate to fluent levels of spoken and written French. Interviews will take place online with shortlisted candidates.
We are keen to hear from individuals especially those who do not normally get the chance to volunteer overseas, who are passionate and motivated about working in the humanitarian sector and international volunteering but who also understand that these types of placements require adaptability and resilience. We are especially interested in applications from those who are from low socio-economic backgrounds, are carers or are care experienced, have accessed free school meals, are refugees or asylum seekers and those with disabilities or additional needs.
To mobilise the power of humanity so that people can prepare for, respond to, and recover from crisis.
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!
Do you live in Wales and want to gain valuable skills, have new experiences, and support vulnerable people?
We are offering 2 young people aged 18-25 the opportunity to volunteer for up to 11 months with the Portuguese Red Cross in Braga, Portugal.
You will be working on a range of projects, which will give you the chance to explore the different kinds of social action that the Portuguese Red Cross undertake in Braga.
This is a great opportunity to get involved in these projects and find out what you are interested in. For more details on the role and the projects available, have a look at the role description. The main thing we want to see is your motivation for this placement!
Typical tasks may involve:
- Supporting the charity shop, Ponto Vermelho, with social media, sorting donations and organising the displays.
- Supporting in the Youth Centre for the Roma Community – organising and delivering activities, helping with homework.
- Supporting in the Foster Care for Unaccompanied Minor Refugees.
- Supporting the Social Kindergarten.
- Assisting with projects which help the homeless and the elderly.
- Assisting in the writing of project proposals and funding bids.
Please note that only young people based in Wales can apply for this role. Interviews will take place online with shortlisted candidates.
We are keen to hear from individuals especially those who do not normally get the chance to volunteer overseas, who are passionate and motivated about working in the humanitarian sector and international volunteering but who also understand that these types of placements require adaptability and resilience. We are especially interested in applications from those who are from low socio-economic backgrounds, are carers or are care experienced, have accessed free school meals, are refugees or asylum seekers and those with disabilities or additional needs.
To mobilise the power of humanity so that people can prepare for, respond to, and recover from crisis.
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!
Travel Radar provides high quality and relevant news across the Commercial Aviation & Air-Travel sectors. Having grown rapidly since 2015, we've gone on to become one of the leading providers of Aviation News available online. We bring exciting and interesting travel news 24/7 from around the globe to a reach of over 20 million users, with the aim to be a free, independent and unbiased source of news and information.
Travel Radar is growing; We are looking for a experienced and skilled Operations Manager to join our team and support our growth by supporting our Editorial volunteers in the smooth operations of the organisation. You will have a hands-on role managing a busy team within the organisation, composed largely of volunteers and interns.
Responsibilities and A Little More About the Role:
- Coordinate management activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to company policies
- Supervise department staff and divide responsibilities to ensure KPIs are met
- Hold a monthly department meeting with team members
- Handle a team inbox and handling internal correspondence as required
- Submit timely reports and prepare presentations/proposals as assigned
- Other administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the department
Who We're Looking For:
- Passion for Business/Organisation Management, Administration and Office Management is ideal
- Willingness to learn new skills, software and (likely) a new industry - Aviation and Air-Travel
- Great communication and teamwork skills
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office365 Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels
Why volunteer at Travel Radar?
- Fully remote position
- Perkbox / Discount Program with over 4,000 deals and discounts
- Great Training and Learning Resources, including a CPD Level 5 Accreditation in Business Administration
- Option to gain a recognised CIPD award (through experience) funded by the company
- Latest Tech including free subscription to Office365, Grammarly Premium, Adobe Photoshop and Canva Pro, as well as access to company Chromebook devices and Virtual Machines
Additional Information:
Commitment per Week: 5hrs per week (Approx)
Reports to: Chief Content Officer
Interviews for this position will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams, as applications come in. Please indicate in your cover letter if you have any preferences on times/days of the week to attend an interview.
Our mission to change how travel is seen involves showing people how to make their journeys as fulfilling as possible whilst empowering our team!
