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Help us to grow brand-new online charity platform A Good Thing in your local area! Come on board as a community champion: use your communications skills to drive more businesses and charities to sign up.
A Good Thing is a not-for-profit set up with one mission: to send less to landfill, and more to a good cause. We are rolling out fast across the UK, momentum is building, and we are growing a network of passionate local volunteer champions right across the country to drive our growth.
You’ll be using your connections (friends, family, colleagues, neighbours...), as well as your insights into the local area, to help us to build the numbers of businesses and charities signing up in your part of the UK. You might do this through making connections with businesses in your area, taking A Good Thing to the doorstep. Or you could approach businesses virtually, using your expert written communication skills to create communications that will engage and inspire them. You’ll definitely be using social media and your brilliant online networking skills to build links and relationships where you live.
Come with us on our journey towards reducing waste and boosting wonderful local charities at the same time.
A Good Thing is a new and exciting not-for-profit. We make it easy for businesses to donate unwanted items directly to local charities. Send le...
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Main purpose of the role
- To provide telephone friendship service to veterans (and their partners) in their own homes.
Key focus
- To provide telephone friendship and companionship which is appropriate, and person centred. You will need the use of your own telephone /mobile.
- The use of a quiet safe space so you can concentrate on the call and maintain confidentiality.
- Provide telephone support to alleviate loneliness and social isolation and help to build confidence.
- Report any concerns or problems to the volunteer coordinator immediately.
- To record information about the call on the telephone log and submit this monthly.
- Read and understand the information provided as part of the induction training. • Understand and work to the Telephone Friendship Service guidelines, boundaries and expectations.
- Adhere to Royal Star & Garter confidentiality policy.
- To take care of own Health & Safety and that of others affected by your volunteering activities.
- Promote the reputation, culture and ethos of the charity as a quality provider of excellent care and customer service.
Time commitment
- Minimum of 1 hour per week.
- There is no time limit on the length of service, but Telephone Friends are asked to make a commitment for a minimum of 12 months.
Our Values
We are a values-based organisation and strive to demonstrate our values in all we do:
- With love: We carry out our work with love, care and compassion Living positively We are optimistic in everything we do, supporting veterans and their partners leading happy, fulfilled lives
- As a family: We work and live as one team, one family, one community
- Standing in their shoes: We show admiration and respect for people and never forget what they have done
- Take courage: We are not afraid to what is right and what is needed What we are looking for from volunteers
Essential skills and attributes
- It is essential that you are a naturally caring character that always puts people first, shows kindness, warmth, compassion and respect at all times, and loves to embrace life to make it meaningful for yourself and those you support.
- Others include:
- You enjoy working as part of a team
- You understand how to operate within a confidential environment
- You are aware of the needs of older people
- We are also looking for people who are willing to undertake induction and training and who will work within our guidelines and policies.
- The role is dependent on a DBS check.
Behaviours & characteristics
- Good listening and communication skills
- Naturally patient and able to demonstrate sensitivity
- Reliability and at the same time flexible to changing needs
Don’t worry if you are new to a role like this. We will support and train you and encourage you on your telephone friendship journey.
Pathway to becoming a volunteer
- Application Form
- Informal meeting
- References
- Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Check
- Induction
- Training
Other information you need to know
- This is a remote role, and you will be required to attend online induction training.
- You will need access to a phone to make calls and access to emails to receive information regarding your calls.
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Nurse Lifeline is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation which aims to launch a peer-led listening service to support the mental and emotional health and wellbeing of nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants and the friends and family of such staff.
Our vision is to provide a space for all nurses, midwives, health care support workers and the friends and family of such staff to decompress and chat with a peer via a confidential listening service, with your support. We launched a new email based service which allows service users to be able to offload by emailing in instead of speaking on the phone if they prefer. Nurse Lifeline aims to foster a positive community, provide encouragement, and empower those within the nursing and midwifery workforce. We believe it’s time to get talking about mental and emotional health.
Founded in 2020, Nurse Lifeline is a newly registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (1190239) which recently launched a national, free a...
Read moreRefugees at Home is a UK charity which connects those with a spare room in their home to refugees and asylum seekers in need of somewhere to stay. We are launching our ambitious and exciting 3 year strategy next year which will see us increase our work in finding safe, temporary homes for refugees. You'll play an important role in the development and implementation of this and will work closely with our team, including our Fundraising Manager.
We have a strong trustee board, which works alongside our excellent executive team.
We are currently seeking a fundraising trustee to join the Board. This is an unpaid role, and reasonable expenses may be reimbursed, subject to our expenses policy.
Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate or candidates will be joinign a vibrant, growing and highly successful charity.
Main tasks will include:
- Taking the strategic lead on fundraising for the charity, in conjunction with the Fundraising Manager and the Executive Director of Refugees at Home.
- Responsibility, along with the other trustees, for the governance of the charity.
- Contributing to the ongoing strategy of the charity, in line with our charitable objectives.
- Acting as a ‘critical friend’ to our Executive Director and Deputy Director.
- Acting as an ambassador for the charity – raising awareness of what we do and engaging potential supporters and other key stakeholders.
- Participating in board meetings and sub-committees in an inclusive and thoughtful way.
Full details about the role are available in the role description download.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Outline of the role
Our Information Service offers independent, impartial and confidential information and support. As part of our Information Service, we have a dedicated team of volunteers, who help older people – and their friends, family and carers – with form-filling, applications and paperwork. Examples include Attendance Allowance, Blue Badge and Personal Independence Payments.
Fellow Information Service volunteers will refer people needing help to you, for you to contact them by telephone, email or face-to-face, to assist them with their forms, applications and paperwork, either on paper or online. During a typical month, you may help 2-3 people, which usually takes between 30 minutes to three hours per person, depending on the type of form/application/paperwork and the support needed.
All training would be provided, and you will be required to undertake regular training/reading to keep up-to-date with the latest practices and guidance. A car would be an advantage.
We are following strict Covid-safe guidelines and a DBS check will be required.
Skills
To be an Information Volunteer (Form-Filler), we are looking for someone who is:
- An excellent communicator, both in writing and orally
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to review and extract relevant information
- Understanding
- Friendly
- Happy to travel in your local community and surrounding areas
What is it in for you?
- Becoming part of a friendly and dedicated team
- Volunteering in your local community for a local independent charity
- Meeting people and making new friends
- Improving and learning new skills
- Enjoying new experiences
- References for your CV
Age Concern Hampshire are passionate about supporting people over 50 to live well independently for longer. We use our knowledge and experience...
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We are looking for volunteers to join our Information team. Open Monday to Thursday 10.00am to 2.00pm, we provide independent, impartial and confidential information and support to older people, and their friends, families and carers.
You will be responding to client enquiries that have already been logged on our client management system. You will have the opportunity to research the enquiry, access our resources and confer with colleagues before responding to the client either by phone or email. A basic knowledge of older people’s issues would be helpful. Training is provided.
Typical enquiries include, but are not exclusive to:
- Finding local tradespeople, such as gardeners or a handyperson
- Signposting to other Age Concern Hampshire services
- Signposting to local community groups and services, social groups
- Staying safe around the home, such as personal alarms
- Finding help around the home, such as a carer or cleaner
There are typically two or three volunteers each day (Monday to Thursday), who are supported by an Information Service Coordinator. A regular weekly commitment is required for one day a week (10.00am to 2.00pm). You are free to select which day of the week you would like to volunteer. It is understood that holidays will be taken.
You will be required to undertake regular training/reading to keep up-to-date with the latest practices and guidance, and attend team meetings (held via Zoom). A DBS check will also be required.
Skills
To be an Information Volunteer, we are looking for someone who is:
- An excellent communicator, both in writing and orally (over the phone)
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to review and extract relevant information
- Good IT skills, Emails and using the internet
- Understanding
- Friendly
What is in it for you?
- Becoming part of a friendly and dedicated team
- Supporting a local independent charity
- Meeting people and making new friends
- Improving and learning new skills
- Enjoying new experiences
- References for your CV
Age Concern Hampshire are passionate about supporting people over 50 to live well independently for longer. We use our knowledge and experience...
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Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity, and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.
Cats are at the centre of everything we do, and our objectives are homing, neutering, and educating people about cats and their care.
We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, employees and supporters.
A bit about this role
Our social media volunteers use their passion and knowledge of social media to promote the activities of local volunteer groups and teams though various channels. They directly help cats by raising awareness of Cats Protection. A higher profile can help us raise the funds we need for our work, ensure people know they can adopt a cat from us, help promote neutering and help as many people as possible learn more about feline welfare.
What can you expect to be doing?
- Promoting the work of Cats Protection through various social media channels, for example, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
- Gathering information from across the organisation and locally within your team or volunteer group
- Writing and creating social media content, ensuring it complies with policies and guidelines
- Scheduling and posting social media content
- Monitoring activity and responding to comments on social media channels
- Promoting and sharing fundraising activities
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge, and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by raising the profile of Cats Protection through social media. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- A passion for social media and experience of using social media channels regularly
- Knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of using social media
- Good IT skills
- Excellent writing skills, including good grammar and spelling
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to be part of a team
- Willingness to learn a new skill
Time expectation
Our social media volunteers can expect to spend between one to three hours per week in this role. This role is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
Support, guidance and keeping you safe
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.
From humble beginnings in 1927, Cats Protection has grown to become the UK's leading feline welfare charity. We now help more than 230,000 ...
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A bit about this role
Our social media volunteers use their passion and knowledge of social media to promote the activities of local volunteer groups and teams though various channels. They directly help cats by raising awareness of Cats Protection. A higher profile can help us raise the funds we need for our work, ensure people know they can adopt a cat from us, help promote neutering and help as many people as possible learn more about feline welfare.
What can you expect to be doing?
- Promoting the work of Cats Protection through various social media channels, for example, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
- Gathering information from across the organisation and locally within your team or volunteer group
- Writing and creating social media content, ensuring it complies with policies and guidelines
- Scheduling and posting social media content
- Monitoring activity and responding to comments on social media channels
A bit more information about this role and the team
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge, and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by raising the profile of Cats Protection through social media. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- A passion for social media and experience of using social media channels regularly
- Knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of using social media
- Good IT skills
- Excellent writing skills, including good grammar and spelling
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to be part of a team
From humble beginnings in 1927, Cats Protection has grown to become the UK's leading feline welfare charity. We now help more than 230,000 ...
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Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care. We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.
A bit about this role
Our volunteer website editors promote the activities of our local volunteer groups and teams by helping keep their websites relevant, up to date and engaging for members of the public. Local websites are one of the places members of the public will look to find out more about Cats Protection. A positive local profile can help raise funds, promote adopting a cat, promote neutering and make sure as many people as possible learn about great cat welfare.
What can you expect to be doing?
- Sourcing news and information for websites
- Communicating with others across Cats Protection
- Sourcing and updating information around rehoming, cat welfare, fundraising and volunteer recruitment
- Regularly updating and posting on your group’s website using the charity’s content management system (CMS)
- Ensuring that content meets with internal and external policies and guidelines
A bit more information about this role and the team
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by making sure your local volunteer group or team’s website is exciting, current and informative. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- Good interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- The ability to communicate well with a range of people
- Willingness to be part of a team
- Good IT skills
- Editorial and photo editing skills (would be an advantage)
From humble beginnings in 1927, Cats Protection has grown to become the UK's leading feline welfare charity. We now help more than 230,000 ...
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care. We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.
A bit about this role
Unfortunately our feline friends can occasionally stray or get lost, which can be extremely distressing for their owners. Our lost and found volunteers are passionate about reuniting lost cats and bringing families back together. They help cats and their owners by advertising lost cats and providing support, advice and guidance to people searching for their cats.
What can you expect to be doing?
- Responding to enquiries from the public about lost and found cats
- Keeping up to date records of lost and founds cats
- Matching cats that are reported lost with those reported found
- Advertising lost and found cats
- Providing help and information to owners about their lost cats
A bit more information about this role and the team
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping reunite lost cats with their owners. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Record keeping and administration skills
- Good IT skills
- Patience and the ability to deal with sensitive situations
- Willingness to be part of a team
Time expectation
Our lost and found volunteers usually spend between 2 to 3 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
Support, guidance and keeping you safe
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.
From humble beginnings in 1927, Cats Protection has grown to become the UK's leading feline welfare charity. We now help more than 230,000 ...
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Do you live in Somerset? Are you looking for a new opportunity where no two days are the same and you make a real difference to people’s lives?
Death, Dying and Bereavement have been uppermost in the minds of many since the start of the pandemic and we know that people haven’t always had what they wanted at the end of life. Many families, friends and carers have worried that they haven’t been able to give their loved ones what’s important to them at the end.
Our Talk About service operates in Somerset in partnership with the NHS and helps people to have the time and safe space to consider their end of life wishes and share them with those closest to them. Thinking about death is always a challenging ask but with this project we want to change the conversation and help people Talk About it to ensure more people have their version of a ‘good death’ where they want it to be, and with their wishes being met.
This is an exciting volunteering opportunity for self-motivated and organised individuals to join our team of Companion Volunteers to support the Talk About project.
The main element of this role will be to attend people’s homes and spend time supporting them to navigate what will be important to them at the end of their life including what their version of a ‘good death’ would be and documenting this for them. There will also be opportunities to support community events, network with local organisations and community groups and co-facilitate training, among other activities.
What we are looking for:
- A friendly and sensitive approach
- Patience, empathy, and emotional intelligence
- Excellent listening skills and an ability to build a rapport with others
- Commitment and reliability
- Inclusive and respectful values
- An understanding of confidentiality
- Willingness to operate within the boundaries of the role
- Proactive individuals who can research relevant organisations to signpost people to
- Proficient in using Email and Microsoft Word and keep to local record keeping procedures
What’s in it for you:
- Flexible volunteering
- Opportunity to be involved with a national leader in end-of-life care
- Comprehensive training and induction
- A supportive and empowering team environment
- Resilience Based Group Supervision
- 1:1 Wellbeing Support Sessions
- Access to other volunteering opportunities within Marie Curie
- Continuous personal development
- Buddying and shadow, sessions where required
This role required a minimum commitment of 3 hours per week and to live in (or close to) Somerset, you will also need to have access to transport.
This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Enhanced criminal record check.
About Marie Curie:
Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you Volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed, and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance, and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. Everyone knows our daffodil, but it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.
Everyone will be affected by dying, death and bereavement and deserves the best possible experience, reflecting what’s most important to them. Marie Curie will lead in end-of-life experience to make this happen.
What we Do
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end of life charity. We provide frontline nursing and hospice care, a free support l...
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Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care. We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.
A bit about this role
Our publicity team leaders have the important role of supporting a wider team of publicity volunteers. As a team our publicity volunteers collectively keep members of the public informed of the vital and varied ways we help our feline friends in need. Raising awareness is crucial to us being able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us. A higher profile can help raise funds, raise awareness of adopting a cat, promote neutering and encourage as many people as possible to learn about feline welfare.
What can you expect to be doing?
- Communicating with others including newsletter, social networking and website volunteers
- Advising others on the content of newsletters and web posts
- Interacting with others to make sure information is positive, accurate and consistent
- Liaising with your volunteer group and our National Cat Centre to organise media campaigns
- Responding to local media requests if required
A bit more information about this role and the team
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by supporting other publicity volunteers in their roles and raising awareness of Cats Protection. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Willingness to be a part of a team
- The ability to prioritise and delegate
- Good IT skills
- Editorial skills and experience in PR and marketing (would be an advantage)
- Committee volunteers need to be aged 18+
Time expectation
Our publicity team leaders usually spend 3 to 4 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
Support, guidance and keeping you safe
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.
From humble beginnings in 1927, Cats Protection has grown to become the UK's leading feline welfare charity. We now help more than 230,000 ...
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About Pain Concern
Pain Concern is a charity providing information and support to people with pain and those who care for them, whether family, friends or healthcare professionals. Visit our website to find out more about what we do, including our Airing Pain radio programme, Pain Matters magazine, information helpline, community pain education sessions and our research and campaigning work. All pain is unpleasant, but for the 7.8 million people in the UK living with long-term pain it is a part of everyday life. It diminishes quality of life more than any other condition, leading often to loss of work, depression and disability. Anyone at any age can develop persistent pain and you will very probably know somebody affected. Although there is usually no cure, people who receive the appropriate treatment, information and support can manage their condition effectively with life-changing results
Purpose of Volunteer Role
This role supports our aim in delivering pain education in our communities and providing access to high quality resources to those who may not have digital access. As an ambassador you will provide tailored information on pain management services available in the local health board area and Signpost to any other support services in the community. Promote the concept of supported self-management as a recommended, effective intervention for chronic pain. Help make a difference to people living with pain by providing a powerful platform to hear the views and experiences for the all too often, voiceless patients. Due to the nature of the role, successful applicants will be required to undertake a PVG check.
What would you be doing
• Have personal experience of chronic pain (e.g., a diagnosis or experience of supporting a family member or friend).
• Representing Pain Concern in a professional manner
• Build a network with local GP surgeries, NHS health board.
• Attend Pain Management groups (virtually or in person), to highlight long term support options.
• Making conversation with members of the public as appropriate, and answering questions about the charity’s work.
• Signpost to helpline, Pain Concern information leaflets, Airing Pain etc
• Carry out research into community groups, local events and businesses in your area, so that you can contact them to attend fayres, exhibitions etc
• Attend cheque presentations and local events officially thanking donors and hosts for their support
• Adhere to Pain Concern’s policies and procedures at all times, including Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality;
• Attend training and volunteer meetings
• Keep your Volunteer Manager up to date on your activities, including the contacts you’ve made and talks that you’ve arranged.
Is this role right for me
We are looking for an individual who possesses some or all of the below experiences, skills and qualities.
• Friendly, positive and outgoing personality
• Tenacity and enthusiasm for sourcing opportunities in your community
• Enthusiasm and interest in chronic pain and the work we do
• Good communication skills, including public speaking
• Strong organisational skills, and an ability to work on own initiative and be proactive
• Access to the Internet and confidence in using it
• A good local knowledge
• Flexibility
Availability and location
Minimum commitment of 6 months. Minimum 2-3 hours per week. By becoming one of our Community Ambassadors, you will travel in and around your geographical area to meet support groups and attend events and from our office at Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh EH15 3HS
Benefits to you
• Experience volunteering as part of a friendly team
• Meet new people
• Build on your employability skills
• Training and a dedicated volunteer line manager looking after you
• A job reference after 6 months of volunteering.
• Satisfaction of giving a valuable service to the community
• On-site car parking
• Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our Volunteer Policy
How do I apply
Download and complete an application form via the volunteering page on our website. For more information about this role please contact us via our website.
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Description
Do you live in a rural or semi-rural location? Would you like to help older people in your community and surrounding areas? If yes, please read on.
Community Information Volunteers (previously known as Village Agents) provide an information and connections service, to people living in their local area, enabling them to find the help and support they need and to engage with their community. They are known, trusted local residents and provide face-to-face contact, for people who are less likely to use the telephone or internet, to access information.
Outline of the role
What do Community Information Volunteers actually do?
Community Information Volunteers work to make their faces known in their local area by attending events and groups (Covid restrictions allowing), so that people get to know who they are and that they can be approached with queries.
They visit people in their homes in response to queries, and will also provide a helping hand to enable the person to make use of the information provided. This could be by making a phone call or filling in a form on behalf of the person. They may help to arrange transport, or go with a person to a local group for the first time, to help introduce them.
Typical enquiries include, but are not exclusive to:
- Finding local tradespeople, such as gardeners or a handyperson
- Helping to complete forms, such as Blue Badge and Attendance Allowance applications
- Introducing to local community groups and services, such as lunch clubs or social groups
- Staying safe around the home, such as personal alarms
- Finding help around the home, such as a carer or cleaner
Also, Community Information Volunteers get to know key local groups and organisations, such as the parish/town council, GP surgery and other voluntary organisations working in the area. They are supported by our Information Service if they need help with a resident’s query.
Training is provided, and you will be required to undertake regular training/reading, to keep up-to-date with the latest practices and guidance. We are following strict Covid-safe guidelines and a DBS check will be required. You will be based at home, but will be visiting people in their home and attending local meetings/groups/activities.
For this role you need to be:
- An excellent communicator, both in writing and orally, with a range of people and organisations such as older people, carers, relatives and professionals
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to review and extract relevant information
- Good IT skills – email; using the internet; Microsoft Office (Word; Excel)
- Strong time-management skills
- Understanding
- Friendly
- Car owner/driver or able to travel in your local community and surrounding areas
What is in it for you?
- Becoming part of a friendly, dedicated organisation
- Volunteering in your local community for a local independent charity
- Meeting people and making new friends
- Improving and learning new skills
- Enjoying new experiences
- References for your CV
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Are you passionate about equality and the rights of everyone to self-determination, with an understanding of the issues facing gender diverse individuals? We wish to to expand our Board and also recruit a new treasurer.
Beyond Reflections is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation supporting trans, non-binary and gender questioning adults, as well as their friends, families and allies in England and Wales. Our mission is to deliver world-class mental well-being support to the trans+ community, allowing them to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and empowering them to navigate challenges, build resilience, and make healthy decisions about their future.
We believe that acceptance and education are cornerstones in creating an accepting society where everyone can express themselves however they choose. This is why we also deliver support to family members, friends, and other allies, as well as training for organisations.
Our members are at the heart of all we do and every decision we make.
What are we looking for?
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. We are particularly looking for a Treasurer to replace our current Treasurer who is stepping down at our next AGM in January.
We are also seeking to expand the number of trustees on our board with skills and experience in areas such as legal, medical, therapy, bid writing, and events, although we would love to hear from anyone who is as passionate as we are about what we do.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those who are underrepresented on charity boards. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for our trustees, staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries.
Personal skills and qualities
- Willingness and ability to understand and accept their 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
- Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
What difference will you make?
Our trustees play a crucial role in shaping the direction of Beyond Reflections and ensuring we fulfil our mission. By joining as a trustee, you will actively contribute to making a positive impact on the lives of our beneficiaries.
Becoming a trustee is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference, contribute skills and expertise, and be part of a collective effort to address societal challenges and make positive changes in the community we serve.
The role of treasurer is vital to help us develop and enhance our financial management as we seek to grow over the next few years.
There will be an initial chat with our CEO. For applicants who wish to proceed to the next stage, this is followed by completion of our volunteer application and and interview with the board.
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