Fundraising volunteer roles in aldbury, hertfordshire
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The Nistad Foundation is at the forefront of fostering a Responsible, Ethical, and Safe approach to Artificial Intelligence (RES AI) globally, with a particular focus on the United States, United Kingdom, and Africa. As emerging technologies reshape industries, societies, and economies, the foundation is dedicated to preparing communities and institutions to navigate this new frontier responsibly. Our vision is to be a leading global organization in talent and leadership development, equipping individuals and organizations with the skills necessary to engage AI with ethical foresight.
Through initiatives focused on digital skills development in cybersecurity, software development, data science, and policy advocacy, the Nistad Foundation seeks to close the digital skills gap, especially in underrepresented communities. We champion youth and women as key contributors to digital transformation by providing them with training, mentorship, and pathways into the technology workforce. A central part of our mission is to build evidence-based policy frameworks guiding safe AI deployment and advocating for inclusive and sustainable technological growth.
Role Summary
As a Trustee of the Nistad Foundation, you will play a critical role in overseeing the governance and strategic direction of the charity. Trustees ensure that the foundation remains compliant, financially stable, and aligned with its charitable objectives. You will act as a proactive advisor to the executive director and staff, advocate for the foundation’s work, and contribute your expertise to support the foundation’s mission.
We are looking for candidates with prior charitable foundation experience who are committed to ethical governance and enthusiastic about the foundation’s mission. Trustees are expected to act as ambassadors, supporting fundraising efforts and leveraging their networks to help drive the foundation’s initiatives forward.
Key Responsibilities
1. Governance and Compliance
- Ensure good governance practices are upheld, aligning with the foundation’s charitable mission and ethical standards.
- Confirm compliance with the Nistad Foundation's governing document, charity law, company law, and other relevant legislation.
- Monitor and manage risks, ensuring timely remedial action when needed.
- 2. Board Participation and Oversight
- Prepare for and actively participate in board meetings, contributing to discussions, working groups, and the development of board papers.
- Contribute to setting the foundation’s strategic direction and evaluating performance against charitable objectives.
- Provide ongoing monitoring and support for the Executive Director’s performance.
3. Financial and Resource Management
- Maintain oversight of the foundation’s budget and financial health, ensuring sustainability and stability.
- Ensure the effective and responsible use of the foundation’s assets, financial resources, and material and human resources.
- 4. Advisory and Strategic Support
- Offer guidance in areas of specific expertise, advising the Executive Director and staff on relevant policies and procedures.
- Lead and contribute to developing policies and procedures that reflect good practice, ensuring their implementation.
- 5. Advocacy and Fundraising
- Act as an ambassador for the foundation, advocating for its work and ethical values.
- Assist in diversifying and developing sustainable funding streams by promoting the
- foundation among personal and professional contacts.
- Support fundraising efforts by identifying opportunities, fostering relationships, and
- providing strategic insight.
- 6. Strategic Development and Performance
- Collaborate with the board to identify and monitor strategic risks, ensuring the foundation’s mission and reputation remain safeguarded.
- Contribute to the ongoing evaluation and refinement of the foundation’s strategic direction, ensuring alignment with charitable objectives.
- Ideal Candidate Profile
- Connections within ai/Technology background
The Nistad Foundation seeks individuals with the following qualifications and experience:
- Experience in charitable foundation governance, ideally within the technology, policy, or social impact sectors.
- Commitment to the foundation’s mission and values, particularly in the areas of responsible and ethical AI.
- Financial Acumen with an understanding of budgeting, financial oversight, and resource management.
- Advisory Skills in areas such as fundraising, policy development, staffing, partnerships, or governance.
- Interpersonal and Advocacy Skills with a demonstrated ability to leverage personal and professional networks in support of a mission-driven organization.
- Analytical and Strategic Thinking with the ability to assess complex issues, set priorities, and make sound decisions.
- Time and Dedication to devote to meetings, preparations, and proactive support as needed. Why Join the Nistad Foundation?
As a Trustee of the Nistad Foundation, you will have a unique opportunity to shape the ethical trajectory of artificial intelligence on a global scale. This is a chance to contribute your skills, insights, and network to a dynamic and impactful organization working to bridge the digital skills gap and champion responsible AI practices.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Unify Giving is an innovative charitable technology platform that connects donors directly with verified individuals in need. Our mobile app enables anyone to donate directly to beneficiariesm ensuring 100% of donations reach recipients while preserving their dignity and choice. We partner with established charities who verify legitimate need.
Following our successful Newport pilot, we're expanding across the UK to help more individuals experiencing hidden homelessness and other forms of vulnerability.
Role Overview
As a Charity Liaison Officer volunteer, you'll be at the heart of our mission to bridge the gap between donors and those in need. This purpose-driven role focuses on establishing and nurturing partnerships with charitable organisations across the UK, enabling more vulnerable individuals to receive direct support through our platform.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while gaining valuable experience in the charity tech sector. You'll represent Unify Giving to potential charity partners, help onboard new beneficiaries, and ensure our existing partners are up-to-date with platform developments that can enhance their work.
Key Responsibilities
- Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with charity partners who can verify and support potential beneficiaries.
- Partnership Outreach: Identify and approach suitable charitable organisations working with homeless individuals and other vulnerable populations.
- Onboarding Support: Guide charity partners through the process of bringing verified beneficiaries onto the Unify Giving platform.
- Training & Education: Provide training to charity staff on how to use the Unify Giving platform effectively.
- Impact Communication: Gather and share success stories (while maintaining privacy) to demonstrate the effectiveness of our direct giving model.
- Platform Ambassador: Keep charity partners informed about new features and improvements to the Unify Giving platform.
- Feedback Collection: Gather insights from charity partners to help us continuously improve our service.
What We're Looking For
- Passion for addressing homelessness and supporting vulnerable individuals
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to explain technology in accessible, non-technical terms
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Experience in the charity sector, social work, or community engagement (desirable but not essential)
- Understanding of homelessness issues and challenges in the UK (desirable)
- Reliable access to transportation for partner visits when needed
- Comfortable using digital platforms and mobile applications
Time Commitment
We're looking for volunteers who can commit to approximately 5-10 hours per week, with flexibility around your schedule. This can include:
- Virtual meetings with potential and existing charity partners
- Occasional in-person visits to charities in your region (dependent on distance/ travel expenses covered)
- Regular check-ins with the Unify Giving team
What You'll Gain
- Make a direct impact on addressing homelessness and supporting vulnerable individuals
- Develop professional skills in partnership building, communication, and the charity tech sector
- Gain insight into innovative solutions to social problems
- Be part of a passionate, mission-driven team
- Receive training and support from Unify Giving
- Opportunity to build your professional network across the charity sector
- Letter of recommendation upon successful completion of a 3-month volunteer period
Locations
We're particularly seeking volunteers in the following areas:
- London
- Newport
- Manchester
- Bristol
- Brighton & Hove
- Edinburgh
- Cardiff
- Other major UK cities (please specify your location when applying)
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from those with lived experience of homelessness or other forms of social exclusion.
Unify Giving connects those who want to help with those who need support, ensuring direct impact while preserving dignity and choice.
Connecting donors directly with individuals expriencing homelessness.



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At St John Ambulance, we are looking to develop our volunteering offer and become an even more integral part of our communities through delivering community first aid and education.
We need people who have a passion for helping others, care about their communities and want to make a difference, supporting them to become safe and more resilient by sharing your first aid skills and knowledge. As a Community First Aider, you’ll deliver first aid to those in need through local events, as well as provide education to the public so that the ripple effect of First Aid grows.
Through supporting the growth of community partnerships, you will bring people along to our cause, growing our membership and fundraising base and spreading the message that First Aid Saves Lives.
Through volunteering as a Community First Aider, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.
We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.
Closing date for these opportunities is: 27/06/2025
To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:
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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.



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CWV is seeking a Volunteer Bid Writer to help secure funding through grant applications and partnerships. Ideal for those with strong writing and research skills, it offers valuable experience and a chance to make a meaningful impact.
What will you be doing?
Position Overview:
Children With Voices, a dynamic and community-driven charity committed to supporting vulnerable individuals and families, is seeking a motivated and skilled Volunteer Bid Writer. This role is instrumental in securing funding opportunities, grants, and partnerships to ensure the continuous growth and success of the charity's initiatives.
Responsibilities:
1. Research and Identify Funding Opportunities:
- Conduct thorough research to identify potential funding sources, grants, and partnership opportunities aligned with Children With Voices' mission and projects.
2. Proposal Development:
- Collaborate with the charity's leadership team to gather information on projects and programs requiring funding.
- Develop compelling and well-articulated grant proposals, ensuring alignment with donor guidelines and requirements.
- Craft persuasive narratives that effectively communicate the impact of Children With Voices' activities.
3. Grant Application Submission:
- Prepare and submit grant applications within specified deadlines, adhering to all application guidelines and requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of submitted proposals, deadlines, and communication with funding bodies.
4. Relationship Building:
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with potential donors, grant-making organisations, and other stakeholders.
- Engage in effective communication to convey the charity's mission and project goals.
5. Collaboration and Coordination:
- Work closely with the fundraising team and project managers to gather necessary information for proposals.
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure the integration of programmatic and financial data in grant applications.
What are we looking for?
Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Previous experience in grant writing, proposal development, or related fields is desirable.
- Strong research skills to identify relevant funding opportunities.
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
- Detail-oriented with strong organisational and project management skills.
- Passion for the mission and values of Children With Voices.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and make a positive impact.
- Gain valuable experience in grant writing and fundraising within a charitable organisation.
- Develop and enhance your skills in communication, research, and project coordination.
- Travel expenses are paid and you will have a healthy meal!
What difference will you make?
As a Volunteer Bid Writer, you will play a crucial role in securing funding that directly supports vulnerable individuals and families, enabling Children With Voices to expand its vital community programs and make a lasting impact.
Before you apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter expressing your interest and relevant experience. Children With Voices values diversity and encourages candidates of all backgrounds and ages to apply.
It is optional to complete the equal opportunities form
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Squad Club is an impactful hyper-local charity based in Merton - and we are looking for some very special skills to help us in a crucial period of deepening and sustaining our work.
FINANCE TRUSTEE
We are particularly keen to hear from people with a background in Finance;
Strong understanding of charity finance, reporting requirements, and relevant regulations (e.g. Charity Commission guidance, SORP).
Familiarity with financial management principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.
Knowledge of accounting practices and financial statements (e.g. balance sheets, income & expenditure).
Ability to present financial information clearly and accessibly to non-finance board members.
Understanding of the charity’s governing document, structure, and objectives.
Please note we are open to having a Trustee who works in finance, accounting, charity finance and who is looking to develop their skills further and again Board-experience.
What are we looking for?
A motivated individual who would like to use their professional or other experience to contribute to and develop an ambitious long term growth strategy for a local charity.
We ask trustees to dedicate around 8 - 10 hours every 6 weeks of remote work to support the running, strategy, management and governance of The Squad.
We particularly welcome applicants based in or around the Wimbledon/Merton area, who are able to help The Squad to build connections within the local community and are able to attend and support occasional club nights.
Individual contribution varies a lot depending on the person’s skills, expertise and the time they can commit. We ask that trustees get involved with a variety of aspects of The Squad; from financial matters, governance, marketing, fundraising, strategy or line managing staff.
The Squad is overseen by a Board of Trustees with a wide set of skills and experience. We draw our strength from having a team of people with a wide range of backgrounds.
As our current Board is geographically dispersed, applicants should be comfortable working in a remote team and communicating via Zoom, email and telephone.
Further information:
You will be welcomed and supported by the Trustee team (we are genuinely lovely and fun)
You will be invited to occasionally support club nights and work directly with our leaders, volunteers and members, to see us in action.
Depending on your experience and interest, you will work with other board members and club leaders on specific fundraising, strategic or operational projects.
The Squad club itself is based in Wimbledon, but we ask trustees to attend board meetings every 6 weeks on Zoom and to attend Thursday evening clubs 2 - 3 times per year.
Please let us know why you are looking for a Trustee role.
The Squad Club is an impactful hyper-local charity supporting young people and adults with learning disabilities through our weekly social club.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Worldwide
Term: Voluntary – Unpaid (reasonable travel expenses can be claimed)
Closing date: 31st July 2025
Inspired by the Islamic faith and guided by our values, we envisage a caring world where communities are empowered, social obligations are fulfilled, and people respond as one to the suffering of others.
We provide lasting routes out of poverty, empowering people to transform their lives and serving all communities without prejudice.
As an independent faith-based humanitarian and development organisation, Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) has been serving humanity for 41 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for the three billion people still living in poverty.
Since we were founded in 1984, Islamic Relief has grown into one of the world’s largest relief and development charities, touching the lives of over 120 million people.
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is seeking to appoint 1 (one) individual to join our International General Assembly (IGA).
Following appointment to the IGA, independent members are eligible for nomination to the BoT after 1 year as an IGA independent member.
Appointments on the BoT are for a 4-year term limit.
The IGA is the highest body of the new Islamic Relief Worldwide governance structure and consists mainly of representatives elected by Islamic Relief family members across five continents, creating a body that is truly globally representative. It is from the IGA that IRW draws its trustees.
We would like to hear from exceptional applicants with considerable experience and specialist knowledge in a range of professional backgrounds: law, accountancy, audit, humanitarian programming, PR/communications, marketing or fundraising, IT, charity financial policy and strategy, shariah compliance. Those selected will play a vital role in IRW’s strategic work and in helping us respond to key challenges.
As a member of the IGA, it is expected you will be fully committed to the organisational objectives of IRW, sharing our vision, mission and values. You will be expected to attend meetings and be willing to devote the necessary time and effort to the role and to act in the best interest of IRW’s work and its rightsholders.
The Role
Key responsibilities:
- Participate in the oversight of the organisation in accordance with its statutory obligations, making sure that IRW satisfies its regulatory and legal requirements as a charity
- Act in a manner which supports the organisation in meeting aims and objectives as set out in IRW governing documents, and in ensuring IRW long-term security
- Focus on strategic planning and governance when setting IRW priorities and objectives
- Participate in the approval of annual plans, strategies and budgets
- Support the financial stability of the charity and contribute to its effective and efficient administration, reviewing and approving financial strategies and monitoring income and expenditure, to ensure the organisation is in good financial health
- Promote IRW’s vision, mission and values and demonstrate IRW’s values in all of the IGA’s work.
About You
We are seeking exceptional candidates with a breadth of leadership experience who can enhance the strategic development of IRW and have the following skills and qualities:
- A deep commitment and passion for IRW’s faith inspired values, vision and mission
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- Considerable professional experience and specialist knowledge in one or more of the following – law, accountancy, audit, humanitarian programming, PR/communications, marketing or fundraising, IT, charity financial policy and strategy, shariah compliance
- Strategic vision and critical thinking skills
- Skills in problem solving and conflict resolution
- Legislative and operating framework for charities/voluntary and community sector organisations, especially an understanding of Charity Commission requirements
- A good understanding of the context IRW operates within
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; enjoys teamwork
- Willing to be an ambassador for IRW
- Demonstrates past public conduct, statements and behaviour that are in line with IRW’s values and expectations of the role
If you are interested in these roles, please review the information pack before applying.
How to apply:
To make your application for the IGA position, please visit the link for instructions.
The deadline for applications is: 31st July 2025.
PLEASE NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.
Pre-appointment checks:
Any appointment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- Enhanced screening clearance
- Receipt of satisfactory references including the Inter-Agency Misconduct Scheme Reference
- DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check
- Personal social media review
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
The term will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from every applicant’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As part of our ongoing commitment to strong and effective governance, we are actively seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in shaping our organisation’s future and making a meaningful difference for children and young people with cancer and their families.
CCLG is a leading children and young people’s cancer charity, funding research and supporting families. We are also the professional association for those working in children and young people’s cancer in the UK and Ireland.
We’re looking to expand our Board of Trustees, increasing the overall number and planning for the future as a number of longstanding members of the Board approach the end of their terms of office.
It’s an exciting time to be joining us as we have just launched our new brand and a new bold and innovative research strategy, and we’re just getting to work on developing our next organisational five-year strategy.
Our Board of Trustees has an important part to play in helping us to achieve our ambitions of creating a brighter future for children and young people with cancer. If you join our Board of Trustees, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact and be part of our success story.
CCLG is committed to providing an inclusive, supportive and flexible environment. We would very much welcome applicants from all backgrounds and as our current Board is not as diverse as the communities that we work in, we would be particularly interested in applications from underrepresented groups.
We're looking for individuals who can bring their skills and experience to support the governance and strategic leadership of CCLG, whether those are professional skills and experience that relate to our main areas of activity, or to organisational governance and leadership, or lived experience of children and young people's cancer.
For more information about the role of a Trustee at CCLG, please download the information pack below.
We are CCLG, a charity dedicated to creating a brighter future for children and young people with cancer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ShowerBox is a registered charity that has been providing free and secure showers as well as toiletries and supplies, warm drinks, snacks and haircuts to individuals facing homelessness since 2018. Our mission is to enhance our guests’ sense of physical well-being and dignity, help combat social isolation, and provide access to other essential resources such as health clinics and mobile libraries. By empowering individuals, we hope to help them make long term improvement in their lives.
Learning of individuals having passed away from preventable illnesses on the streets due to an inability to get clean and the social stigma associated with poor personal hygiene, Sarah Lamptey (our CEO) started offering weekly showers in St. Giles churchyard in Soho, London, from 2019. ShowerBox became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in 2021 and since then has been expanding nationally. Now, we operate in multiple sites – Central London, Birmingham, and Barking – either independently or in partnership. Central London remains our biggest site, followed by Birmingham and Barking, and we are in initial discussion with others. We receive our funds through philanthropy – currently supported by National Lottery Community Fund, Vitol Foundation, HS2, amongst others.
The Board of Trustees is the ultimate governance body for the organisation, serving as stewards of the organisation’s resources, and is ultimately responsible for ShowerBox’s strategy, operations, adherence to law and regulation and financial management. The Trustees serve on a voluntary basis, and meet four or five times a year (online or in person in London).
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a Chairperson to take ShowerBox forward into an important and influential role following and building on the success it has had since becoming a CIO and expanding into 3 locations.
The Chair leads the Board of Trustees and works closely with ShowerBox’s CEO to achieve its goals. The Chair is responsible for key areas, including:
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Providing effective strategic leadership and management to the Board of Trustees enabling them to fulfill their responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of ShowerBox
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Providing support to the CEO and ensuring s/he is held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives
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Ensuring the Board meets regularly to review activities, major risks and opportunities
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Ensuring Trustees fulfill their duties and responsibilities for effective governance of ShowerBox
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Ensuring the Board is regularly refreshed and incorporates the right balance of skill, knowledge and experience needed to govern and lead the charity effectively
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Conducts an annual appraisal and remuneration review of the CEO in consultation with other Trustees
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Acts as an ambassador for ShowerBox, representing it at external functions, meetings and events as appropriate and as spokesperson for the organisation when appropriate
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Ensuring financial stability and effective and efficient administration of ShowerBox
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Safeguard the good name and values of ShowerBox
Person Specification
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Interest in making a difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness/housing insecurity
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Experience serving as a Trustee or Board member (in either for-profit or non-profit organisation). Previous experience as Chair of a voluntary organisation is an advantage.
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An understanding of legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship, together with an understanding of the financial aspects of running a charity.
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An ability to work effectively as part of a team contributing an independent perspective.
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Strong leadership, people management skills and the ability to chair meetings effectively.
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Ability to devote time and effort to support a small and growing charity and fulfill the duties outlined above.
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Prepared to attend four board meetings per year (mostly online) plus one or two ad hoc committees and/or events in line with their expertise, specific interest, or as needed
Terms of Appointment
Chair of Trustees is appointed for a 2 year, renewable term. It is anticipated that the time commitment should be no more than 2 days a month but there could be occasions when extra time will be required (for instance, during planning of new projects or when dealing with unexpected situations). The role of Chair is unpaid.
Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining why you are interested in working with ShowerBox. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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What does a Trustee look like?
Look in the mirror!
Right now, less than 3% of charity Trustees are under 30, 8% are people of colour and 36% are women. We are looking for people from across the UK and are keen to recruit trustees from all nations in the UK.
We value the many skills and experiences that you can bring to the Marine Conservation Society. We are committed to a Board culture that enables everyone to be their authentic selves and to enjoy the Trustee experience.
It’s a critical time for our ocean. There is not a moment to waste. Our goal is to recover the health of our ocean so it can help with healing our climate; to make seas protected in law to be protected in practice; and to stop the tide of plastic that’s getting into our waters. By joining as a Trustee, you will help navigate us through the risks and opportunities that we meet.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are essential to achieving ocean recovery so everyone can expect to be treated with consideration and respect in an atmosphere without prejudice, discrimination, harassment or violence.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for people to join our Board with expertise in one or more of the following areas – click on the links for a fuller description:
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Governance/Legal – expected to be a legal professional with experience in charity, company or regulatory law.
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Marine Conservation – knowledge of the marine environment, with policy and/or practical experience of conservation. A network of contacts across the marine sector, particularly with business or government, would be an advantage.
What you can bring to our Board can be just as interesting as where you’ve been working. Ideally, you will have the relevant skills and experience set out in the profile but you should not feel prevented from applying if you do not have experience across all criteria. You do not need to have previous charity trustee experience, but you will need to be comfortable participating at a senior level with complex discussions and the need to be comfortable making pragmatic but key decisions.
We tackle the ocean emergency by working with communities, businesses and governments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a new Company Board Director to help guide Climate Emergency UK over the course of the next 2 years.
Climate Emergency UK is at a exciting time, since starting just over 5 years ago we have have successfully launched the first ever complete UK assessment of coucil climate action, with the Council Climate Action Scorecards, and are about to launch the second one in June 2025. We are halfway through delivering our first 3 year strategy, with focusses on how we can advocate at a national level for further and faster council climate action, sustain ourselves as an organisation and keep up our crucial local work with councils and residents via the Scorecards, training and other projects.
We need support from our Board to further the sustainability of the organisation.
We are particularly looking for Directors with either/or any of the following experience:
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Experience of local government, either as a councillor, officer or other
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Landing national media coverage for projects and campaigns and previous work with national and regional news outlets
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Experience of effective fundraising for small organisations
We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates or other marginalised groups.
To apply, please send us your CV and an Expression of Interest Letter (no more than one side of A4) to our email (click on how to apply for our email address).
Applications close 18th May 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exciting time in our growth as we look to grow our governance systems, build on our successes and ensure we are a radical, dynamic organisation rooted in our anti-racist and anti-oppressive values. We are looking for a new Treasurer for our Trustee board, to join us and help lead and shape the future of the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Purpose of the Role
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on connecting with others and enjoys being active in the community. As a Volunteer Engagement & Outreach Ambassador, you will play a vital role in promoting RollaDome’s roller skating clubs, birthday parties, and employability programs by visiting schools, attending events, and networking with local organisations. Your energy, people skills, and passion for getting others involved will help bring new participants into our programs and increase our presence across boroughs.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent RollaDome at schools, youth centres, and community events.
- Promote our services, including skating clubs, classes, parties, and training programs.
- Build and maintain relationships with school staff, community leaders, and youth organisations.
- Distribute leaflets, posters, and program information within schools and key community venues.
- Gather expressions of interest and pass them to the relevant team members.
- Share regular updates on outreach activities via email, short voice notes, or a simple log sheet.
- Provide informal feedback from schools and communities to help us tailor our services.
What You Bring
- Confidence in speaking with people and promoting activities you believe in.
- A friendly, enthusiastic, and proactive approach to engaging with new communities.
- Basic IT confidence (email, WhatsApp, and phone communication are sufficient).
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
Support & Training Provided
- Full induction and ongoing support from the team.
- Access to clear promotional materials and talking points.
- Flexible work style – no fixed desk, no set times, just impactful engagement.
- Reimbursement of pre-approved travel costs related to outreach activities.
RollaDome All Skate is committed to creating inclusive, safe, and empowering environments where children, young people, and families can experience th




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Call for Online Volunteer Country Directors – Africa
Organization: HELPING CHILDREN INC (Nonprofit Registered in California, USA)
Position Type: Remote | Volunteer | Unpaid
HELPING CHILDREN INC is seeking passionate individuals to serve as Online Volunteer Country Directors in the following African countries:
Northern Africa: Algeria, Mauritania, Morocco, Libya
West Africa: Niger, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Togo, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone
Central Africa: Angola, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, São Tomé and Príncipe, Central African Republic
Southern Africa: Botswana, Eswatini (Swaziland), Lesotho, Namibia
East Africa: Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Zimbabwe
Requirements:
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Passionate about child rights
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Local knowledge & community connections
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Internet access and basic digital skills
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Able to volunteer ~5 hours/week
To Apply:
Send your CV and a passport-sized photo
Subject: “Country Director – [Your Country]”
Let’s build a brighter future for children—together.
"HELPING CHILDREN INC is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of children and youth worldwide.
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We are looking for someone with Social Media Marketing experience who has the ability to analyse data and identify trends to improve our social media strategies. We have a small team of volunteers who create and post our content but we are battling the algorithms.A large part of our findraising efforts rely on our reach across Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), Tik Tok and Blue Sky and this allows us to keep our dogs fed and well cared for. Understanding how each platform works, its features and its auidience is a key part of this volunteer role. Although a remote position you will be joining a warm and friendly team who are in contact daily when needed so you will receive all the support you need. Come and join us and help stray dogs and former death dogs have better lives.
We save dogs from the streets and death row and restore their health and dignity. We rehabilitate and rehome where possible respecting their sentience




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