Foster support volunteer volunteer roles in edinburgh
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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
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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 opportunitie
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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!
About nurtureuk
At nurtureuk, we believe that every child and young person deserves to feel safe, understood and supported to flourish at school, emotionally, socially, and academically. But for many, school can be a difficult place, especially for those who’ve experienced trauma, adversity or unmet emotional needs.
For over 50 years, we’ve been pioneers in nurturing approaches to support social emotional development, using a tried-and-tested framework that helps children and young people build the confidence, resilience, and sense of belonging they need to succeed in education and in life.
Our work transforms school environments so that they are truly inclusive, supportive and safe spaces. We train teachers and school leaders, and deliver evidence-based programmes that strengthen wellbeing across whole school communities, as well as improving attendance and reducing exclusions- because the children enjoy being in school!
At the core of our work is the Boxall Profile®, our unique, award winning and Department for Education recommended assessment tool. It helps teachers understand what lies behind a child’s behaviour; the hidden emotional needs, the gaps in development, the things a test score could never show. By shining a light on what each child needs to feel secure, the Boxall Profile empowers educators to respond with empathy, not punishment, and to nurture every child’s potential.
Behind every report and dataset is a story:
A child who finally feels safe and excited to walk into class.
A teacher who sees progress and growth where there used to be only frustration.
A family who begins to believe that things can get better.
By joining us as a Volunteer Grant Support Officer, you’ll be helping make these stories possible, securing the funds that enable us to reach more schools, support more teachers, and change more children’s lives.
See our attached evidence brochure to learn more about the impact our work has.
The Role
We are seeking a passionate and skilled volunteer grant writer to help us increase our capacity to apply for funding from trusts and foundations.
You’ll work closely with the Income Generation staff in our Income and Partnerships team to research potential funders, write compelling proposals, and help us build long-term relationships that sustain our impact.
Key responsibilities include:
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Researching new funding opportunities aligned with nurtureuk’s mission and programmes
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Writing persuasive, high-quality funding applications and accompanying documents
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Maintaining a pipeline of opportunities and tracking application progress
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Helping to build a library of core fundraising materials and case studies
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Utilising our bank of supporting evidence, data and testimonials to strengthen proposals
About You
We’d love to hear from you if you’re:
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An excellent writer who enjoys crafting persuasive and engaging text, ideally with previous experience of writing successful grant or funding applications
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Organised, proactive and detail-oriented
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Confident researching and interpreting funders’ criteria
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Able to work collaboratively and independently
Desirable (but not essential):
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Familiarity with the UK charity funding landscape
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Experience in education, wellbeing, or social impact sectors
What You’ll Gain
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A chance to make a tangible impact on children’s lives across the UK
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The opportunity to develop or deepen your fundraising and bid-writing experience
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Insight into how a national education charity operates
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Optional free Boxall Profile training (1 day training worth £225 exc. VAT)
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Optional free Nurture Group training (3 day course worth £699 exc. VAT)
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Support from an experienced and friendly team
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Flexibility: You can volunteer remotely, at times that suit you
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Reimbursement for any agreed expenses
Time Commitment
Approx. 3–6 hours per week, with flexibility around other commitments.
Regular remote catch-ups with the nurtureuk team and fellow volunteers.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For an informal chat, please contact Louisa on the email address supplied in the 'apply' area.
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!
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
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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!
Hours: Variable – depending on individual circumstances and what people can do
Location: Variable – we are looking to extend our reach of peer support walks throughout Yorkshire
Main Tasks:
We appreciate any volunteering help that you can offer YBTC and want to make sure that our
volunteers have a positive experience with us. We pledge to support you as much as we can.
We want to ensure that volunteering with us does not feel too daunting, so the exact tasks might
vary depending on your circumstances. However, some typical tasks may include:
· Support our regular wellbeing/peer support walks
· Welcome participants and help them feel comfortable, fostering a friendly and inclusive atmosphere
· Encourage conversations among participants, offering a listening ear
· Be attentive to the well-being of all participants during the walk
· Offer information on YBTC services
· Attending occasional training sessions or volunteer meetings organised by YBTC
We are looking for people who are:
· Are warm and non-judgemental
· Reliability – are punctual and committed to scheduled walks
· Collaborative mindset to work effectively with staff and volunteers
· Basic physical fitness to complete the walks, awareness of the needs of participants with
different mobility/health conditions
We can offer you the following:
· Full induction and ongoing training
· Ongoing support and supervision in your role
· Opportunity to learn new skills and meet new people
· The satisfaction of making a positive impact on those affected by brain tumours
Background
Founded in 2003 and originally named Andrea’s Gift and later Brain Tumour Research and Support
Across Yorkshire, Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity (YBTC) is Yorkshire and Humber’s leading
brain tumour charity. Offering practical, financial and emotional support to both adult and child
brain tumour patients, together with their families.
We fund brain tumour research in Yorkshire; we hope this research, dedicated to identifying new
approaches to the discovery and treatment of brain tumours will improve outcomes for patients.
At YBTC we are a small team who are growing to meet the needs of those affected by a brain
tumour in Yorkshire. Around 15 new cases of primary brain tumours are diagnosed in the region
every week.
Our charity values are: Integrity, Compassion, Community & Ambition.
Our Vision/Mission
To improve the lives of people impacted by a brain tumour in Yorkshire through local support and research.
To improve the lives of people impacted by a brain tumour in Yorkshire, through local support and research.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer with The Remakery Oxford
Who we are
A community-driven organisation, our mission at Remakery Oxford is to foster a circular economy approach to waste in Oxford. Through creativity, skill-sharing and collaboration, we transform waste into art and function, providing an antidote to fast fashion and single-use culture.
Our focus is to help shift mindsets around sustainability, consumption and top-down mass production. Through workshops, talks and podcasts, we encourage experimentation, social innovation and education, driving forward the idea that anyone can curate art, function and fashion with minimal planetary impact.
Our next goal is to establish a studio for those who lack the space and tools to work independently. With the support of our volunteer team we hope to provide a collaborative space in exchange for skills sharing in the community.
Our values
- Disruption: We believe in challenging current systems and ideologies and encouraging community members to be agents for change.
- Collaboration: We are a community-driven organisation with a focus on learning and growing together.
- Open-mindedness: We firmly believe that change comes about through experimentation
- Curiosity: We foster creativity and continuous learning.
- Respect: We respect people and the planet, championing fairness and resourcefulness.
Where we are now
We have run several successful events and have developed a modest but engaged follower base. We currently have a small but well-established volunteer team alongside a growing newsletter community and a few established local partnerships.
What we have achieved:
- Two successful Upcycle fairs
- A variety of workshops (e.g., upcycled jewellery, jeans-to-totes, low-impact film development).
- Built a community of remakers and trash artists
We are keen to explore new activities, circularity at their core, that can maximise our impact in Oxford.
What we need help with
We have flexible volunteer opportunities for anyone who shares our passion for circularity and is willing to uphold our values. It may suit you if you work part time, are out of work, are retired, on parental leave or are a student. There's no minimum time commitment.
We are looking for volunteers in these areas:
Running Events - Creative types who want to run workshops and other events themed around circularity, reuse, repair and reimagination.
Marketing, Content & Outreach - Social Media, Creative Writing, Video Editing, Infographics, Event Promotion.
Organising Events - Planning, Promoting, Venues, Flyers, Coordinating attendance.
Community & Partnerships - University, Families, Schools, Artists & Makers, Corporate Outreach, Fundraising Support.
Tech & Digital - Website creation and management, eCommerce setup, launch and support.
Circular Projects - Local grower & composter roles, waste hub, circular systems experiments.
We have roles which can be handled remotely as well as in person.
What's in it for you
You'll gain experience in sustainability, circular design, and community building while contributing to a purpose-driven organisation. You'll connect with like-minded makers, artists, and changemakers, with flexible hours to fit around your other commitments.
Most important is an abundance of passion, energy and enthusiasm for circularity and making a positive impact in the community.
How to apply
Send us your application and please tell us:
- Your interests and relevant skills
- Availability
- Why you'd like to join us
We would love to have you as part of our growing community.
The Remakery Oxford is a collaboration between artists, makers, and the local community focused on transforming waste into function, form and art.



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Production Assistant
We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons. Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance. We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace.To learn more about our impactful work at Quilombo UK, we encourage you to explore our website and YouTube channel.
Join us in leading positive change!
Role Overview
As a Production Assistant, you will support the Video Production Manager and team in all stages of video production, focusing primarily on the pre and production phase. Your role will be crucial in ensuring that our video projects are well-planned and executed smoothly. You will be involved in tasks ranging from script writing to stage setting, ensuring that all necessary preparations are in place for successful video production.
Main Responsibilities
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Collaborate with the Video Production Manager to develop and refine scripts for various video projects, conducting research to gather relevant information and insights to inform script content and invite guests when necessary.
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Assist in planning and setting up stages for video shoots, including arranging props, lighting, and other necessary equipment, and coordinate with the production team to ensure all stage elements are in place.
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Work with the Video Production Manager to create detailed production schedules and timelines, and coordinate with cast, crew, and other stakeholders to ensure everyone is informed of shoot dates and times.
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Assist in identifying and securing suitable locations for video shoots, conducting site visits to assess the suitability of locations and addressing any logistical considerations.
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Organize and manage all production materials and resources, including scripts, shot lists, and production notes, ensuring all necessary permits and permissions are obtained for filming locations.
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Act as a point of contact between the pre/production team and other departments, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration, and provide regular updates to the Video Production Manager on the progress of pr/production tasks.
Essential
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Provide production assistance as needed (e.g. props, crafty, runner duties)
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Good interpersonal skills with ability to get on with people at all levels.
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Strong organizational and time management skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
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Creativity and attention to detail in script writing and stage setting.
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Experience in camera set-ups for live events /ob-doc /scripted content
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Appropriate DIT practices for media management
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Working knowledge of audio production and basic audio set-ups for live events and recorded audio.
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To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
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Proficiency with Google Workspace/Microsoft Office
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Working knowledge of file codecs and wrappers
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Digital Asset Management (Utilising enterprise versions of Google Drive etc)
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Coordinating the activities of writers, directors, managers, actors, and other personnel throughout the production process
Desirable
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Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortune
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1 + years of production in broadcast and film
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Understanding of broadcast acquisition standards for file deliveries
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK is a 16-week UNPAID opportunity that requires a minimum commitment of 12 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
QUILOMBO UK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment that values diversity and promotes equality for all employees. As part of our commitment to upholding these principles, we adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Equality Act 2010. We firmly believe in creating a workplace where all individuals are respected and treated fairly. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.
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The Discord Community Manager will play a key role in bringing our online community to life. This role is all about creating a welcoming and friendly space where members will feel comfortable chatting and building connections. By sparking conversations and encouraging interaction, you’ll help turn our Discord into a lively community hub.
What are the key responsibilities of this role?
This role will have the following duties, but are not limited to:
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Monitor Discord chats and threads to keep conversations safe, respectful and inclusive.
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Actively encourage discussion and help keep chats flowing by posting prompts, asking questions and joining in conversations.
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Maintain a positive presence online, ensuring members feel valued and engaged.
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Welcome new members, help them get settled and foster a sense of belonging.
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Share creative ideas to boost participation (e.g. themed discussion days, polls, mini-events, QOTDs).
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Support or host occasional online community events (e.g. group chats, Q&As, game nights, or discussion sessions) to bring members together.
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Collaborate with staff and volunteers to share feedback, insights and opportunities for community growth.
What do we expect from a Discord Community Manager?
Essential:
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Friendly, approachable and chatty communicator who enjoys starting and joining conversations.
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Enthusiastic about building an active and inclusive online space.
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Confident with Discord (or willing to learn) and comfortable with basic moderation tools.
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Reliable, proactive and able to use good judgement when managing online discussions.
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Passionate about the mission of the charity and technology.
How much commitment is required?
The role is flexible and can work around your current commitments. On average it should take less than two-five hours per week depending on community activity and events.
How to apply
Along with your CV, please include a cover letter answering the following question:
“Share three ideas you would use to help engage the Discord community (e.g. Question of the Day themes, fun conversation starters, activities, or small online events).”
Our mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims
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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 ● You can find out more about being a Fosterer on our website
Time expectation
Our volunteer fosterers usually spend around one and a half hours per day (around 10 to 13 hours per week) in this role, but this might vary depending on the number of cats or kittens in care.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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!
Village Solar
In Malawi, a significant portion of the population lacks reliable electricity infrastructure, leading to limited opportunities for education, healthcare, and economic growth. Village Solar strives to overcome these challenges by offering affordable and dependable solar energy solutions that can alleviate energy poverty, improve living conditions, and foster sustainable development in Malawian villages.
Architect
Village Solar is looking for a creative architect or designer to support the design of a small community facility in rural Malawi. The project involves creating a practical and inspiring space that supports community training and local entrepreneurship.
We are looking for someone who can:
- Help conceptualize the layout and structure of the facility
- Develop simple design sketches or blueprints suited to local conditions and materials
- Collaborate remotely with our team to ensure the design is functional, sustainable, and cost-effective
If you have experience in community architecture, low-cost or modular design, or sustainable construction, we would love to hear from you.
Minimum Hours per Week:
4-6 hours per week
Duration:
One-off project
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Café VI is an inclusive and accessible space, in line with RNIB Scotland’s mission to support people with sight loss and promote a sense of community in everyday life. The café aims to provide a welcoming environment for the local community and to help raise awareness of sight loss through its design and operation.
The café is staffed by a team of dedicated volunteers, including both sighted and partially sighted individuals, working together to deliver friendly service and foster inclusion. We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to assist in the running of the café and drop in centre for blind and partially sighted people. We require help in the kitchen, preparing food, cleaning and waiting on tables and assisting community members by chatting with them, sighted guiding and assisting members to take part in activities.
A passion for cooking is desirable but not essential. Experience in cash handling and how to use a cash register would be advantageous. Our aim is to move to a contactless process but we're not at that point yet.
The café is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11am until 3pm.
How often will I be needed?
- 4 Hours per Week
Key requirements
- This role requires 1 reference and a PVG.
Location
Region
- Scotland
Additional location information
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12/14 Hillside Crescent, Edinburgh EH7 5EA
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
- You must be at least 16 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- Good Interpersonal Skills
- Willingness to work as part of a team
- Willingness to work independently
- Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
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Are you a dog lover with room in your home to look after a dog during evenings and weekends? This could be the perfect role for you!
As a Training Dog Fosterer, you’ll provide a loving temporary home to a dog in training, typically for a period of 12 to 20 weeks, as they begin their journey to become a guide dog. You’ll get to see the progress your furry companion is making in their training and be a vital part of their journey, without the commitment of looking after a dog full time.
What you’ll be doing:
In this rewarding role, your support for a guide dog in training will include:
- Doing the school run for your dog in training! This will typically involve dropping them off and picking them up at an agreed time Monday to Friday at one of our regional centres or community teams, however, some sites may vary. There are some locations where we will be able to collect and return the training dog from your home.
- Caring for your dog in your home such as feeding, grooming, free running and playing, following the advice of our expert staff.
- Helping your dog keep up with their training by reinforcing the techniques at home from our first-class training programme.
- Making sure your dog is not left alone for more than four hours in a 24-hour period. If you’re planning on going on holiday, let us know at your initial phone call so we can plan alternative cover for your future life changer.
Can I foster a dog?
If you’re hoping to foster a guide dog in training, here’s what we ideally look for:
- Being close to one of our regional centres or community teams so that your dog can get to their training.
- The agreement of your landlord to have a dog in your home if you rent your home.
- A safe and secure area outside for the dog to go to the toilet.
However, we try to be flexible – for example, you’ll still be able to foster a dog if you live in London, even if you don’t have access to outside space.
What you’ll get:
- The opportunity to have a lovable canine companion!
- The satisfaction in knowing you’re supporting people with sight loss to live actively, independently, and well.
- The rewarding feeling of seeing your dog learn new training techniques to help them develop into a guide dog.
- An insight into our bespoke world-class training programme so that your dog’s training stays consistent at home, which can also help you train your own dogs or advance in a future career in dog handling.
- The opportunity to be part of the Guide Dogs community, meeting like-minded people in your area.
- A dedicated volunteer manager and fellow peers who will help support you throughout your role.
Training and support
You’ll attend a training workshop to understand the basics of our bespoke training techniques so you can confidently support your dog’s training at home. You’ll also receive ongoing guidance from your volunteer manager. If you have questions about the training requirements, we can answer these at your initial phone call along with any other support or accessibility needs you may have.
Volunteering for Guide Dogs should never leave you out of pocket. We’ll make sure we pay any pre-agreed expenses related to volunteering with us, including veterinary costs, dog food costs and other materials needed for your dog’s training.
Minimum age for volunteer is 18.
We also have a respite fosterer role available in some areas, where a dog would stay with you full time before moving on to the next stage of its journey.
Please check out our website to see what roles are available where you live.
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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!
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 ● You can find out more about being a Fosterer on our website
Time expectation
Our volunteer fosterers usually spend around one and a half hours per day (around 10 to 13 hours per week) in this role, but this might vary depending on the number of cats or kittens in care.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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!
Video Editor
We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons. Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace. To learn more about our impactful work at Quilombo UK, we encourage you to explore our website and YouTube channel.
Join us in leading positive change!
About the position
The Video Editor will coordinate all video and podcast production activities, supporting the design and delivery of high-quality content across various platforms. This role provides flexibility and autonomy, with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Location: Remote
Main Responsibilities
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Prepare and edit diverse video content for social media, including documentaries, promos and highlight videos.
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Adhere to a clear and comprehensive system for content files and archives.
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Assist in post-production-related tasks as needed.
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Contribute to the creative process of production of videos, by sharing ideas and discussing themes and directions of projects
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Prepare and edit footage to uphold brand style
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Find scripts and other source materials for video and podcast projects.
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Maintain a clear and comprehensive system for content files and archives.
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Assist in production-related tasks as needed.
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Monitor post-production processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
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Edit video content for various platforms, including web, social media, and broadcast.
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Collaborate with the creative team to develop and execute the visual style and narrative structure of video projects.
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Apply sound effects, music, graphics, and special effects to enhance the final product.
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Ensure all video content adheres to brand guidelines and quality standards.
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Manage and maintain video and podcast files, ensuring proper storage and organization.
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Meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Essential
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Demonstrate experience with Adobe Premier Pro
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Experience with Final Cut, Da Vinci Resolve and Avid (not essential, but an advantage).
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Demonstrate some video production experience
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of tasks
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Focused, organized and able to prioritize and execute tasks independently
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Passion in martial arts is preferable, although not a must
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Well-organized, proactive, self-starter, and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
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Good time-management skills.
Desirable
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Bachelor’s degree in film studies, Cinematography, or a related field.
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Experience with colour correction and sound design.
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Familiarity with graphic design software such as Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
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Experience in a fast-paced production environment.
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Knowledge of podcast production and editing.
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK is a 16-week UNPAID opportunity that requires a minimum commitment of 12 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
QUILOMBO UK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment that values diversity and promotes equality for all employees. As part of our commitment to upholding these principles, we adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Equality Act 2010. We firmly believe in creating a workplace where all individuals are respected and treated fairly. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.
