Employment Service Administration Volunteer Roles in Battersea, Greater London
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Administrative Support Volunteer
You can make a difference…Age UK Wandsworth is a small, local, independent charity that has been working with older people in the area since 1963. We rely on your support to keep serving the older residents within the Wandsworth community. We have a dedicated team of experienced staff and a large network of dedicated local volunteers. Our aim is to enable everyone to age well in Wandsworth. We would love your help to be able to continue to support older Wandsworth residents.
We are looking for reception volunteers to support our first contact staff at our office in Old York Road, Wandsworth. You will play a key role in creating a great first impression, greeting our visitors, answering the telephone and dealing with enquiries. You’ll be part of a friendly and caring team who work together to ensure that older people can ‘Age Well’ in Wandsworth.
About the service
You will have the opportunity to support staff with a wide range of desk-based and administrative and office-based tasks. Through managing and maintaining office systems that are essential to ensuring the smooth experience for all staff and service users. You will need to be confident on the phone and ideally have experience of using Outlook, Excel and Word although we can provide training if necessary. Most importantly, you will need to be reliable, a good timekeeper.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing general office support, handling telephone/email inquiries, and managing mail.
- Update and maintain accurate client information and data records.
- Scan, copy, organise and maintain physical files.
- Manage office equipment, supplies, and deliveries.
- Handle office phone calls and redirect as appropriate.
Skills required:
- A good communicator, a sense of humour, flexibility, and a team player
- Computer and telephone skills
- A commitment to confidentiality
- An understanding of professional boundaries, safeguarding and health and safety
- Reliability and good time keeping
Knowledge, training & qualifications
- IT-literate desirable
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Administrative Support Volunteer
As an Administrative Support Volunteer, you will play an essential role in the team, complimenting the work of the London Hub and allowing Shelter clients to receive the support that they need. The opportunity will allow you to make a difference in your local community as well as gaining hands-on experience in one of the UK's leading housing charities.
Suggested Involvement: A suggested minimum commitment of one day per week for six months
Availability: This volunteering opportunity will take place within our working hours, Monday-Friday, 10:00-17:00
Location: This role is based at 26-28 Ramsgate Street, London, E8 1LD
Supervised by: Hub Administrator
Why get involved with Shelter?
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
Shelter volunteers are involved in our head office, services, shops, campaigns, events and our legal teams, and they all contribute their valuable time, skills and experience. We simply couldn’t achieve our goals without them.
Main tasks
- General administrative tasks (photocopying, scanning, and minute taking)
- Covering reception and meeting and greeting people who are dropping into the office on an ad hoc basis
- Supporting the delivery of Lived Experience Insight activities, by assisting setting up meetings & listening events, send reminder invites and forwarding other event information.
- Conducting client feedback calls
- Updating local resource documents, such as local authority information sheets
- Inputting information on to our case management system
- Supporting the team with resources for delivery of training
Skills and experience required
- Previous administrative experience or an interest in gaining administrative skills
- An interest in social welfare e.g. housing, welfare benefits, debt.
- Ability to manage your own time and task load
- Confident and professional telephone manner
- Good communication skills (this may be through experience of working with the public).
- Confident IT skills including Microsoft Office programmes.
- The ability to work as part of a team and value others
- Willingness to follow Shelter’s policies including Volunteering, Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity, Confidentiality and Data Protection
Induction, learning and development
To enable you to take part in this opportunity, Shelter will:
- Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all Policies & Procedures
- Provide e-learning including Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety, Data Protection, Environmental Awareness and Safeguarding
- Provide access to other appropriate Shelter training
- Provide a local induction relevant to your role
- Pay ‘out of pocket’ expenses in line with Shelter’s Volunteer Expenses Policy
Benefits of volunteering with Shelter
- Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness
- Gain valuable work experience
- Be part of a great team
- Build your confidence and develop transferrable skills
- Enhances your CV
This is a voluntary position that supports the work of our services and is not replacing the work of a paid member of staff. This role profile does not form part of any contract of employment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Service: Perinatal Support for Partners Service
This is a service that offers fathers and non-birthing parents, who’s partner is being supported by the West London perinatal mental health service, an evidence-based 1:1 assessment to support their mental health and wellbeing. The service signpost partners to relevant services (including a PSFP peer support group).
Role Description:
To support our PSFP Service with a variety of tasks such as conducting a 1:1 assessment, (which includes onboarding to the service), co-facilitating monthly peer support groups, signposting and helping partners to access other organisations, taking care of our inbox emails and other administrative duties.
You can download a PDF of the full role description below.
Main responsibilities:
To work closely with our PSFP caseworker supporting referral enquires & service-users in accessing this service. Co-facilitating a monthly peer support group.
Tasks:
- To answer emails and enquiries for the service within our service level agreements
- Triage clients for the service through an onboarding process.
- Co-facilitate a monthly peer support group
- Provide support to our PSFP caseworkers, as and when needed
The type of person we are looking for is:
We welcome applications from those completing studies in Psychology, Counselling/Psychotherapy, or any Allied Health Profession with a focus on supporting those with mental health needs. However, your attitude, motivation, and commitment are just as important as your training/qualifications, or any previous experience. We will review all applications individually and assess them on their unique merits, so do not be discouraged from applying if you do not meet all the criteria listed below. We encourage applications from those with lived experience of mental health problems, as well as those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
Essential:
- An interest in supporting those with mental health needs to access PSFP
- An appreciation of the complex factors that can precipitate, maintain, and exacerbate mental health problems
- Good oral and written communication skills (including listening skills); the ability to communicate in a patient, considered, and empathetic manner
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to follow administrative procedures
- A team player who is willing to chip in and work reflexively, responding to the challenges that arise from working in a dynamic environment
- IT skills – able to update spreadsheets, use web-based applications, video-conferencing software, and Microsoft Office applications.
Desirable:
- Customer Service experience, including with friends and family
- Experience of supporting people with mental health needs, in a voluntary, paid, or personal capacity, (i.e., friends and family)
- Previous involvement with local community groups/networks
- Awareness of the cultural barriers that may exist to seeking mental health support
Time commitment and expenses:
- 6 hours per week, during our core hours of 10am - 4pm.
- Please indicate your preferred volunteering day(s)/time(s) on your application
- We request a minimum commitment of 3 months of volunteering after the completion of your induction
- We will provide volunteers with an induction, training, and ongoing mentoring to support them in the role
- Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed
Why Volunteer at Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow (HFEH) Mind?
Volunteering at HFEH Mind is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the work of a leading national mental health charity. We provide initial and ongoing training, as well as plenty of opportunities for progression within the organisation. You will be treated as a core member of the team from day one and be surrounded by supportive and knowledgeable colleagues fighting for mental health.
What’s in it for the volunteer?
Volunteering opportunities have been a route into paid employment within our organisation for many of our previous volunteers. However, the skills and experiences you will gain are likely to support applications for paid employment within the sector more broadly, as well as further training and education opportunities (e.g., Business courses, social work, mental health qualifications).
We are keen to foster the individual strengths and interests of volunteers. With the support of the PSFP Team, we will work with you to ensure that your volunteering experience is meaningful and valuable, whilst balancing the requirements of delivering the service.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Background
Thyroid UK is a charitable company working primarily within the United Kingdom. Formed in 1998, we became a company limited by guarantee in 2007 and in 2008 we became a registered charity.
The provision of quality information for people with both diagnosed and undiagnosed thyroid disorders is the primary concern of Thyroid UK, and we work effectively in this field through dialogue with NHS departments, networking with other voluntary organisations, and providing services directly to patients.
We are a small charity, with just three permanent employees, plus contract staff, but we have a wide influence, and provide a great deal of support to our beneficiaries, within the UK and abroad. The charity’s annual income in 2023 was £96,900.54 , with the majority of that income being spent on both running the charity and conducting campaigns and activities to support our beneficiaries.
The Thyroid UK Board of Trustees is a diverse group of 7 individuals, including the CEO, a Chairperson, Deputy Chair and Treasurer. Our board members have a collective responsibility. This means that our trustees always act as a group and not as individuals.
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that Thyroid UK achieves its objectives. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that Thyroid UK has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support the executive team to enable Thyroid UK to grow, thrive and achieve its mission.
Role
We are looking for a trustee who will support and provide advice on Thyroid UK’s purpose, vision, goals and activities. Their duties include:
· Approve operational strategies & policies and monitor/evaluate their implementation.
· Review/approve Thyroid UK’s financial plans, statements and budgets, and evaluate progress.
· Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
· Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
· Support Thyroid UK’s CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
· Hold the chief executive to account for the effective management and delivery of the organisation’s strategic aims and objectives, where appropriate
· Keep abreast of changes in Thyroid UK’s operating environment.
· Contribute to regular reviews of Thyroid UK’s own governance. Attend board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
· Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect Thyroid UK’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests.
· Contribute to the broader promotion of Thyroid UK’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
As a small charity, there will be times when the trustees will need to be actively involved beyond board meetings. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, presenting externally, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.
Time requirement
The role will require a time commitment of an average of 1 to 2 days per month, with more time required in some months than others. This includes three planned board meetings of approximately 3 hours (two held online and one held in London with the option to join remotely, if needed) and the Thyroid UK AGM.
Term of office
The term of a thyroid UK trustee is two years, following which the Trustees may re-elect the position for a further one or two term(s).
Remuneration
Thyroid UK is a charitable, not-for-profit organisation. Trustee roles are not remunerated. However, reasonable expenses for travel can be paid for those not living in London.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. You do not need previous governance experience – we will provide a full induction and training.
Personal skills and qualities
· Willingness and ability to understand and accept responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
· Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
· Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
· A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
· Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
· Willingness to lead according to our values.
Apply by sending us your CV and application form with a short covering letter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Background
Thyroid UK is a charitable company working primarily within the United Kingdom. Formed in 1998, we became a company limited by guarantee in 2007 and in 2008 we became a registered charity.
The provision of quality information for people with both diagnosed and undiagnosed thyroid disorders is the primary concern of Thyroid UK, and we work effectively in this field through dialogue with NHS departments, networking with other voluntary organisations, and providing services directly to patients.
We are a small charity, with just three permanent employees, plus contract staff, but we have a wide influence, and provide a great deal of support to our beneficiaries, within the UK and abroad. The charity’s annual income in 2023 was £96,900.54 with the majority of that income being spent on both running the charity and conducting campaigns and activities to support our beneficiaries.
The Thyroid UK Board of Trustees is a diverse group of 7 individuals, including the CEO, a Chairperson, Deputy Chair and this Treasurer role.
Role
We are looking to fill the position of treasurer for our Board of Trustees. Working with the CEO and Finance Manager, this role monitors the financial administration of the charity and reports to the Board of Trustees on its state of financial health, in line with best practice and in compliance with the governing document and legal requirements, to provide the board with the confidence and knowledge to better make operational and strategic decisions.
The ideal candidate will have experience of finance or finance management, preferably including some experience in a small company or charity.
Time requirement
The role will require a time commitment of an average of 1 to 2 days per month, with more time required in some months than others. This includes three planned board meetings of approximately 3 hours (two held online and one held in London with the option to join remotely, if needed) and the Thyroid UK AGM.
The Treasurer should be available to support the CEO, Chair and fellow trustees between board meetings, including taking responsibility to deal with issues which may arise, and have one-to-one meetings with the CEO and Finance Manager before board meetings.
Term of office
The Treasurer’s term is two years, following which the trustees may re-elect the position for a further one or two term(s).
Remuneration
Thyroid UK is a charitable, not-for-profit organisation. Trustee roles are not remunerated. However, reasonable expenses for travel can be paid for those not living in London.
Key Responsibilities
· Liaise with CEO and Trustees to ensure the financial viability of the organisation’s strategy, advising on the financial implications of Thyroid UK’s strategic plan
· Present Thyroid UK’s financial position and broader context at Trustee meetings, and oversee the production of an annual budget.
· Ensure that the Board of Trustees is aware of its financial duties and responsibilities and the need to comply with all legislation, and take a lead in interpreting financial data to fellow board members.
· Provide oversight and guidance where necessary of accounts prepared for funders and relevant statutory bodies.
· Oversee the appointment of an independent examiner of the accounts and review the appointment on a regular basis.
· Act as counter signatory on charity cheques and some applications to funders, approve payments on banking systems, and spending approval in accordance with financial management processes.
· Work in partnership with the CEO/Finance Manager in executing their responsibilities and achieving their financial goals.
· Ensure that all financial policies, procedures and the appointment of external financial advisors are reviewed on a regular basis.
Person Specification
In addition to fulfilling the experiences, skills and attributes of a trustee, a treasurer must also have:
1. Knowledge and experience of accounting and audit practices in the UK as they apply to companies and charities
2. Be able to interrogate and interpret financial statements
3. Communicate financial information in a meaningful and understandable way to the Board
4. Strong working knowledge of any accounting software
5. Strong attention to detail
Submit your interest by sending us the completed application form, your CV and a short cover letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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SPITALFIELDS CRYPT TRUST
Charity Number: 1075947
A Company Limited by Guarantee, Number 3734793, Registered in England
“The care, welfare, treatment and maintenance, in accordance with Christian ideals, of individuals in the United Kingdom who are suffering from the effects of alcohol or drug addiction, homelessness, social isolation, poverty and related problems.”
Spitalfields Crypt Trust charitable objects
ROLE DESCRIPTION
POST TITLE: Trustee (voluntary position)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Collective Board Responsibility
PURPOSE OF POST: To ensure the good governance of Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT)
HOURS: Evening Board Meetings of approximately 2 hours, 4 times per year with some additional commitments
SALARY: This is a voluntary role but reasonable expenses may be claimed
LOCATION: Meetings are normally held in SCT offices in Shoreditch (E1) or a
location near Liverpool Street Station (EC2)
ROLE FUNCTION: Charity Trustee - Finance experience is welcomed.
Non-Executive Director Company Member
Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT) is an East London charity embedded in the local community, providing practical help, support and training to people affected by homelessness and addiction. We are passionate about the people and communities we support and embrace creative, innovative and inclusive ways of working that build on our collective strengths. We provide a Recovery Hub (including an abstinence-based residential recovery facility, an addictions counselling programme and a Training & Development Programme), supported houses, a Housing First service, community supports, charity shops and two social enterprises supporting people in recovery from addictions to rebuild their lives. Our integrative approach is based on the concept of ‘Recovery Capital’, a whole-person approach taking into account physical, cultural, social, human and spiritual factors and assets.
SCT is committed to social justice and resolutely opposed to discrimination in society. We are committed to providing services, employment and volunteer opportunities on a fair and equitable basis, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion [please see Person Specification below], life-style, gender, sexuality, physical/mental disability, offending background or any other factor. No person requiring services from or applying to SCT for either voluntary or paid employment, will be treated less favourably than any other person on any grounds.
In employment we actively seek to recruit people with a good combination of talent, skills and potential, promoting equality for all, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We select all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, experience and commitment to the values and purposes of the organisation. (Sources - Equal Opportunities Policy 2.2 (i) and (v)).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Ensure the good governance of SCT in accordance with best practice
o Ensure with the Board and CEO that the charity’s Vision and strategic direction are aligned and consistent with the Charitable Objects as well as its operating environments
o Participate in Board meetings 4 times a year
o Use personal expertise to provide advice, assistance and guidance to the CEO as appropriate in consultation with other Trustees, including meetings and discussions with the CEO between Board meetings on specific issues or projects and attending Board committees (e.g. quarterly Finance Committee and/or Service Forum, etc.)
o Support and assist with the promotion of the Charity and its services
o The role has no Executive function
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Essential:
o A proven track-record in one of the following:
- a professional field
- the management of a service, department and/or organisation
- Governance and/or advisory role with an organisation
- lived experience of an issue relevant to SCT’s service provision
Desirable:
o Board/Committee experience
o A specialism in any of the following areas:
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- PR/Media/Marketing
- Fundraising
- Legal/Finance
- Human Resources
- IT
- Quality management
- Management
- Property/Real Estate/Housing
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
o Heart for the marginalised and passionate about supporting those with complex needs
o Good verbal communication skills
o Person with enthusiasm, motivation, commitment and sound judgment.
o Full commitment to SCT’s Mission and Ethos
o Personal Christian faith (GOR applies to SCT trusteeship as a Christian Charity)
o Ability to handle confidential information
o Ability to operate in a team
o Commitment to Equality & Diversity
Ability to comply with the requirements and responsibilities of a trustee as set out by the Charity Commission
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Coroners' Courts Support Service (CCSS) is a registered Charity whose trained volunteers give emotional and practical support to bereaved families and other witnesses attending an inquest.
We need volunteers to provide emotional support and practical help to bereaved families, witnesses and others attending Inquests at Coroners' Court. Our volunteers at court also provide help and assistance to the Coroners' Officers, as and when required.
We are looking for reliable, supportive people with excellent communication skills. A mature and calm attitude is needed in order to be able to talk to people during a sometimes bewildering and emotional experience. Volunteers must be willing to undergo a period of observations and shadowing, as well as attend a 3 day training course. A minimum commitment of one day (9:00am - 5:00pm) per fortnight is asked for. Training and mentoring is provided and travel expenses to the court are reimbursed.
New volunteers should possess good communication and listening skills and the ability to empathise with people they support.
It is important that volunteers are quite local so there are no travel problems if someone was needed for just half a day on occasion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Help us to help local people in need
We are looking for several new volunteers to become Trustees to help us grow and develop our charity.
You don’t need to have been a Trustee already, be older, or have management experience. We are looking for people who can offer their time and are keen to help improve the service that we provide to local people in need.
We are keen to make our board more representative of the people we serve. We therefore particularly welcome applications from young people, people with disabilities, women, people of colour and anyone with an understanding of the challenges faced by marginalised communities.
What we do
Citizens Advice Runnymede & Spelthorne (CARS) provides valuable advice to over 6,000 people a year, helping them with issues such as housing, debt, benefits, employment and family. CARS is a local charity at the heart of our community. We are a team of around 50 employees and volunteers funded solely by grants and donations, and we are a member of the national Citizens Advice.
What a Trustee does
As a Trustee you will make sure that the charity is well run and help develop new ways to improve the charity’s services.
Who we are looking for
Above all we are looking for volunteers who are keen to help and have time to commit.
It may also help if…
You have had experience of or know someone who has used our services or those of a similar organisation and have an insight into the needs of marginalised groups and those who need help and advice.
We are also looking to bolster our fund-raising efforts and would like to hear from you if you have any knowledge or ideas in this area. This could be helping by using your contacts, preparing funding bids or raising donations from private or corporate donors.
As a new Trustee you will benefit from:
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Induction, training, and we will cover of out-of-pocket expenses (e.g. travel or child-care)
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Mentoring from an experienced trustee
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Opportunities to influence change and to make a difference
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Learning new skills and developing your personal networks
There are 5 Board meetings per year held in Addlestone, Surrey. They currently take place on a Monday, from 5.30 to 8.00 p.m. which can be attended in person or joined online. As a small charity, Trustees will have the opportunity to be involved in supporting the charity beyond Board meetings.
If you would like to apply, we can send you an application form. If you'd prefer, we welcome letters or short videos explaining why you are interested and how you feel you can help.
PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A CV OR A COVER LETTER AS THESE ARE NOT ACCEPTED. Please upload the application form via Breathe HR. Your application will be rejected without a completed application form.
Bookmark Reading Charity – we exist to change children’s life stories through the joy of reading
In a ‘normal’ year, one in four children in an average class will leave primary school unable to read well. These children will struggle in school and beyond. They are at risk of becoming one of 7 million UK adults who struggle with basic reading every day.
Reading isn’t just about books. It’s about reading a road sign, a safety manual, a birthday card. It’s understanding a job application and the prescription that could help save your life. Children from disadvantaged homes are most at risk: four in ten children on free school meals are not able to read well by the age of 11. Poor literacy can lead to limited job prospects, poor health, low self-esteem, and even reduced life expectancy.
Our Chair, Sharon Pindar, knows this from personal experience: her mum was unable to read. That is why Sharon created Bookmark.
At Bookmark, we want every child to read.
As a leading reading charity for primary school children, we partner with schools to develop whole school reading cultures and provide one-to-one reading support. Through our flexible volunteer-led programme, we give children the reading skills and confidence they need for a fair chance in life.
We are now growing fast and expanding into new areas, in addition to increasing our service lines. Last academic year, Bookmark delivered over 40,193 reading sessions to children at risk of being left behind. We have just delivered our 100,000th reading session and are aiming to deliver ~ 50,000 sessions in 2023/24.
For the children who need us, you can change their story.
A Bookmark Reading Charity trustee
Role specification
The duties of a Bookmark Trustee are as follows:
- Working with fellow Trustees to shape, drive and monitor the Charity’s strategy and ensure Bookmark has a clear strategic direction
- Preparing for, and participating fully in, board meetings and one or more sub-committees as required
- Using any specific skills, knowledge or experience you have to help the Board reach quick and sound decisions by scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the Trustee has special expertise
- Supporting the Charity to ensure it is a diverse and inclusive organisation, by acting as a Board level diversity champion who, together with the Senior Leadership Team, will advocate the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion, and be accountable for improving practice and communicating our diversity strategies to the Charity’s staff, volunteer and school communities, and other stakeholders
- Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the Charity, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place
- Ensuring the Charity complies with charity law requirements and any other laws or regulations that apply to the Charity
- Ensuring that the Charity defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets
- Safeguarding the good name and values of the Charity and promoting the Charity externally
- Ensuring that the Charity applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objects for the benefit of the public
- Ensuring the financial stability of the Charity
- Protecting and managing the property of the Charity and ensuring the proper investment of the Charity’s funds
- Managing risks with a considered, proportionate and balanced approach
Person specification
Essential:
- Experience in communications, PR, marketing (especially digital marketing), or the scale up of an organisation / operational capability
- Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to social change as well as to Bookmark Reading Charity, its strategic objectives and cause
- A passionate commitment to equality and diversity
- An understanding that Bookmark is a commercially driven, fast paced and dynamic charity
- Good, independent judgement and an ability to think creatively
- A willingness to speak their mind
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship
- Strong emotional intelligence with the ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to employ a coaching, mentoring approach to leadership
- Strong networking capabilities that can be utilised for the benefit of the Charity
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to conduct the role well, including travel and attending events out of normal working hours
- A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
Desirable:
We would welcome applicants with strong skills, experience or knowledge in at least one of the following areas:
- Lived experience of not being able to read or have worked in the literary space
- An awareness of developments in the voluntary sector and areas of interest to the charity
- Experience and an understanding of strategy development
- Experience of charity governance and working with organisations associated with children/ education
- Fundraising and/ or business growth/ entrepreneurial experience and skills
- Digital and IT
- Finance and accounting
Commitment
- Trustees are expected to commit around 10 hours per month to the Charity.
- Board meetings are usually held 4 times per year, either in person (Central London) or remotely. In addition, Trustees will be required to attend sub-committees which meet 2 to 3 times per year.
- There is also opportunity for Trustees to be involved in specific projects depending on skills, capacity, and interest.
- Outside of Board and committee meetings, staff may seek to consult with Trustees on particular subjects and the Trustees are also expected to represent the Charity at various events and meetings with key stakeholders.
- Trustees are appointed for a 3-year term and can be re-elected.
- The role is unpaid, however reasonable expenses are paid in line with the Charity’s expenses policy.
Equality and diversity
- Bookmark is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
- Bookmark, and the charity sector more generally, supports a diverse range of communities, people and causes. However, this diversity is not reflected in our personnel, particularly at senior leadership and board level.
- We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. However, as we seek to increase the diversity of our trustee board, we particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), LGBT+, disabled and socially diverse candidates, who are currently under-represented among our trustees.
- We welcome any candidate who can contribute greater diversity in its widest sense to the Board, including diversity of background, life experience, career path and thought.
Safeguarding
Bookmark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and welfare of children and requires everyone associated with the charity, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
Notes
The values we all demonstrate
We have heart
• We care deeply about what we do; it is our driving force
• We believe in the potential of all children and the power of communities to support them
• We fuel our work with optimism and a positive energy, supporting each other through challenges and celebrating our achievements
We are curious
• We are interested and constantly learning so that we can adapt to improve the support we provide
• We ask questions and contribute outside of our specialties to develop great ideas
• We have the courage to challenge the norm in search of a better alternative
We are a team
• We work together with our volunteers, schools, partners and supporters
• We embrace diversity and celebrate differing perspectives and backgrounds
• We listen well and communicate clearly to seek understanding and achieve better outcomes
We act with integrity
• We are trusted to always keep safeguarding at the heart of what we do
• We are honest and open within our teams and across our communities
• We are professional and hold the highest expectations of ourselves and one another
We make it happen
• We work hard – and smart – to fulfil our promises and make an impact
• We are proud of what we have achieved and we know there is always more to do
• We each play an important role in Bookmark’s story and consider how our actions impact the charity’s vision
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The purpose of the role of Lifelites’ Honorary Secretary will be to create and maintain registers to enable the Trustees to review and update governance, statutory, and regulatory policies and reports, and to file them with external agencies as required. In addition, the role will support Lifelites’ Board of Trustees and Committee meetings, including the preparation of agendas, papers and minute taking.
About you
You are an experienced administrator or company secretary with a highly organised attitude, excellent attention to detail and strong IT skills. You will be passionate about Lifelites’ mission and keen to develop good governance within the charity.
Status
The Honorary Secretary will be a volunteer and not a Trustee. They will have no responsibility for deciding the content of policies and reports but may advise the Trustees on the basis of their knowledge and expertise.
Key responsibilities
- To create registers of all the charity’s governance, statutory, and regulatory policies, procedures, reports, and other documents as and when required.
- To create and oversee a rolling schedule of periodic reviews for each document.
- To inform the Chair, Board of Trustees and Senior Management Team of any changes in governance, legal, statutory, and regulatory and compliance requirements.
- To prepare draft agendas and papers for Board meetings with support from the Chair and CEO.
- To attend Board and Committee meetings, to take minutes and actions and provide relevant advice when required.
- To circulate agendas, papers and minutes of Board and Committee meetings.
- To file statutory and regulatory reports when approved by the Trustees.
Person Specification
- Strong track record and knowledge of charity “good governance”, and statutory and regulatory standards and requirements.
- Willingness and availability to attend a minimum of 4 half day in person Board Meetings and 12 mostly online Committee meetings (2 hours each) per year.
- Flexible and practical approach to work and willingness to travel to meetings (expenses reimbursed).
- Experience of interacting with virtual meeting platforms and other digital communication channels.
- Experience of drafting documents and minute taking.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to be flexible and work independently.
- Exceptional administrative skills, highly organised and good attention to detail.
- Able to anticipate issues and bring them to the attention of others.
- Skilled use of MS Office and cloud applications.
- Strong written English and experience of drafting documents and taking minutes.
- Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
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About us
Strength & Stem is a small charity that exists to prepare women who have survived human trafficking and modern slavery for meaningful employment, using floristry as the tool. We believe that floristry can be used as a practical tool to help survivors to build a future for themselves, as well as a therapeutic tool in healing from trauma. Every year, we run a holistic employability and skills training programmes for a cohort of fifteen survivors. Over nine months participants complete vocational floristry training, prevocational and wellbeing skills training, mentorship, and work experience.
The skills and experiences survivors gain through our programmes create a lasting difference for them and their families through economic independence, strengthened wellbeing and increased community. Ultimately, our vision is to see survivors restored from their trauma, empowered for the future, and able to sustain a good quality of life.
The charity is currently recruiting multiple trustees including a treasurer, a trustee with safeguarding experience, and trustees with expertise in areas such as fundraising, marketing and communications or social enterprise. We strongly encourage you to apply if you have experience of operating at board level (either in an executive or non-executive capacity). This is an exciting opportunity to shape the direction of a small, ambitious charity, continually ensuring that all activities are survivor-centred and have an impact positively disproportionate to the organisations’ age and stage of development.
Terms
Role Title: Trustee
Direct Report: Reports to the chair of trustees. Works closely with the chair and the board of trustees.
Salary: This is a voluntary position. Reasonable travel and out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
Background: Strategy and governance/ fundraising/ marketing and communications/ social enterprise.
Time commitment Approximately one day per month (flexibly) in addition to attendance at regular board meetings. The board meets at least four times a year.
Upcoming board meeting dates for 2024 are:
· 30 April 2024
· 09 July 2024
· 01 October 2024
(First quarter meeting has already taken place).
Location Board meetings are held virtually. All Strength & Stem’s programmes are delivered in central London. The trustees may be asked to attend the annual graduation ceremony in person (next graduation is January 2025 in London).
Role summary
The role of the trustee board is to provide the charity with sound governance, strategic and fiduciary oversight, and direction. This will involve protecting its values and applying its resources solely for the purposes declared in the charitable objects of Strength & Stem. The charitable objectives of Strength & Stem are for the public benefit, the relief of poverty and unemployment of women affected by human trafficking by the provision of floristry training and workshops and other education, training, and support, carried out in accordance with Christian values and principles.
Person specification
If you have experience of operating successfully at board level but do not have expertise in one of the fields highlighted below, we would still encourage you to apply.
Essential
- Demonstrable experience serving on boards or committees, preferably within the charity sector.
- A collaborative and inclusive approach to working with diverse teams and communities.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- An ability to work well as a member of a team.
- Competent use of IT skills and familiarity with platforms including Office365.
- Preparedness to make recommendations to the board and a willingness to speak their mind with diplomacy.
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship.
- A clear sense of professional boundaries and extremely high ethical standards.
- Commitment and ability to devote the necessary time to the role.
- Be comfortable with our faith policy.
- Experience in a relevant field such as charity fundraising, marketing and communications, or social enterprise.
Fundraising Expertise (if applicable):
- Proven track record in developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies.
- Experience in cultivating donor relationships and securing funding from diverse sources, such as individual donors, trusts and foundations, corporate sponsors and major donors.
- Knowledge of fundraising best practices and emerging trends in the charity landscape.
Occupational Therapy Expertise (if applicable):
- Qualified occupational therapist with current registration and significant professional experience.
- Deep understanding of occupational therapy principles, practices, and standards of care.
- Knowledge of current trends, research, and innovations in occupational therapy and related fields.
Desirable
- Understanding of the issue of modern slavery and human trafficking and the National Referral Mechanism.
For more information or to make an application, please visit our website.
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About us
Established in December 2013, Betknowmore UK’s mission is to address gambling related harm in UK communities. We are the leading provider of gambling support and training services. We work tirelessly to raise awareness, deliver support services and, through education, create more understanding about gambling related harm. ‘We want people to be empowered, to live the life they want to lead.’ Read more about our values, strategy and impact.
We exist to provide support and training services that prevent and address personal and societal harms caused by gambling. Together we aim to raise awareness, deliver support services and, through education, create more understanding about gambling harm.
Today the charity is governed by a Board of Trustees and run by Betknowmore UK senior management. This is where you come in – we are currently recruiting new members for our Board of Trustees.
About you
We are seeking committed individuals who share our vision, mission and values to join our board. You do not need to have prior knowledge of gambling harms as training will be provided throughout the induction period. Previous experience as a trustee, although desirable, is not essential.
We are specifically looking for the skills in the following areas.
·Community Engagement/networking/influencing
·Legal
·Commissioning
·Research
·Finance
For more information about the duties of a trustee and the person specification please see the Role Description Pack below. We would love to hear from you if you have time, skills and experience to share.
How to apply
To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter outlining why you would like to become a trustee and how your skills and knowledge would be an asset to the charity. (details in jobpack)
Our multi-award winning charity is seeking trustees to join our board.
We are seeking people with the specific skills and experience in safeguarding, finance, legal, scientific or health within either a private or voluntary sector, to compliment the balance of skills and experiences on our charity's board. We offer a comprehensive induction package including online training via the NCVO in all aspects of charity governance.
We also particularly welcome applications from people who traditionally have had fewer opportunities to volunteer as a trustee and from people from ethnic minority backgrounds or heritage.
* Ordinarily board meetings are held 4-6 times per year, for 2-3 hours, on a Thursday evening by Zoom. There are occasional, additional working group meetings held via Zoom 4 or 5 times throughout the year, at times to suit the working group members. Additionally, we typically hold a 1-day board away-day once per year on a Saturday, with travel and accommodation expenses being paid by the charity.
Board members must comply with the charity's policies, including the trustee conflict of interest policy and volunteering agreement.
Application process
Please submit an application form to the email address given in the form and two-page CV by 5pm 31 March 2024.
Short-listed candidates may be invited to an online interview in April (dates to be confirmed). Please advise at the time of making an application of any dates that you would be unavailable.
Haemochromatosis UK is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee and so prospective trustees must be eligible to act as trustee and as a company director.
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Client Support Volunteer
As a Client Support Volunteer, you will be an invaluable part of the East London Family Service team, supporting the Shelter London hub to deliver frontline services. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference to the individuals we support. You’ll be developing your own knowledge and skills to support local people with a range of housing issues as well as providing practical support with form filling and providing a friendly, listening ear. You will gain experience of volunteering within a recognised national housing charity, while supporting your local community.
The East London Family Service supports families with complex housing issues residing in Newham, Waltham Forest and Hackney.
Suggested Involvement: Approximately one day per week (can be flexible around your commitments) for a minimum of 6 months.
Availability: This volunteering opportunity will take place within our working hours, Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm
Location: Shelter London Hub - 26-28 Ramsgate Street, London, E8 2NA
Supervised by: Emma Butt
Why volunteer with Shelter?
A home is a fundamental human need, as vital as education or healthcare. But in Britain today, that right is denied to millions of people whose lives are blighted by homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. The time for change is now.
As a Client Support Volunteer, you’ll be supporting the day-to-day work of Shelter’s housing advisors as they provide advice, support and guidance to the people of Hackney, Newham and Waltham Forest.
Main tasks include
- Communicating with clients via phone and email to share updates on their case and to gather information.
- Assisting clients with form filling, paperwork and applications around housing and benefits. This will involve lone-working with the clients and their families face-to-face and over the phone.
- Supporting clients with digital skills, for example navigating online systems and forms.
- Signposting clients to relevant services and providing useful information.
- Covering reception and meeting and greeting people who are dropping into the office on an ad hoc basis.
- General administrative tasks (e.g. minute-taking, photocopying, scanning and filing).
Skills and experience required
- An interest in social welfare e.g. housing, welfare benefits, debt.
- Good communication skills (this may be through experience of working with the public).
- Ability to manage your own time and task load.
- Ability to collaborate with a team.
- Confident using IT including Microsoft Office programmes.
- Willingness to follow Shelter’s policies, including Volunteering, Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity, Confidentiality and Data Protection.
Induction, learning & development
To enable you take part in this opportunity Shelter will
- Provide a volunteer pack including a Handbook and all Policies and Procedures.
- Provide an induction into your role.
- Provide access to our learning on data protection, safeguarding, and screen wellness as well as other appropriate role specific training.
- Reimburse “out of pocket” expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expenses policy.
Benefits of Volunteering with Shelter
- Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness.
- Gain valuable work experience and enhance your CV.
- Meet new people and be part of a great team.
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills.
This is a voluntary position that supports the work of our services and is not replacing the work of a paid member of staff. This role profile does not form part of any contract of employment.
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Join our team! We are looking for two new trustees to join Solving Kids’ Cancer UK on its journey towards a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive. We are particularly looking for one new trustee with personal lived experience of neuroblastoma.
Solving Kids’ Cancer UK is a very special charity with a dedicated and passionate team of staff and trustees – we are proud of our parent-led ethos, which means that parents with lived experience of neuroblastoma work at every level of our charity to help ensure we remain focused on addressing the challenges faced by the people who need our support most.
In your role as a trustee you will use your skills, knowledge, and experience to support and have accountability for the oversight of the charity’s activities at a strategic level. You will apply commitment, focus, effective communication, and team working to help the charity achieve the greatest impact for children and families.
Although this is a role with significant responsibility, please do not be put off applying. You will receive a great induction to help you settle in and plenty of ongoing support and guidance to become successful in your role. If you’d benefit from an informal chat before applying, please get in touch with Claire - you will find details in the Trustee Pack.
Summary of main responsibilities
Your overall responsibility as trustee will be to provide direction and stewardship for Solving Kids’ Cancer UK in support of its charitable aims, by:
· Setting the charity’s vision, mission, and values.
· Developing a strategy to achieve its objectives and monitoring its performance.
· Ensuring the charity seeks and considers the views of current and future users.
· Acting as guardian of the charity’s assets.
· Ensuring compliance with constitutional, legal, regulatory, and fiduciary requirements.
· Ensuring the charity’s governance is maintained to the highest possible standard.
You can find lots more information about the role and charity in the Trustee Pack.
Recruitment timetable
We aim to follow the schedule outlined below:
Applications close: 19 April 2024, 11:59pm
Shortlisting: End of April
Interviews: May – we will contact you to arrange a convenient time
Start date: ASAP but in agreement with successful applicants
If there are any adjustments that would help you to engage with the recruitment process, please let us know.
Safeguarding: As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.