Group Volunteer Volunteer Roles in Belfast

HeadsOut Imago group: Trans, Non-Binary Support Group – Volunteer Co-Facilitator

Imago is a peer support group for trans, non-binary and non-cisgender people offering a safe, identity affirming space for support to improve their mental health, emotional and social well-being and through community connection. Imago aims to support members with shared struggles and challenges that they may commonly face as non-cis people, to help them find and celebrate genuine joy and self-confidence. It meets every Wednesday between 7pm and 8:30 pm, currently online via Microsoft Teams.

This role includes:

· Working alongside a member of the HeadsOut Team

· Co-facilitating the weekly group

· Contributing to planned activities

· Participating in training and reflective practice sessions

Person Specification

· Ability to commit to 6 months of 2 hours a week on Wednesdays from 6.45pm-8.45pm (for the session and a team debrief)

· Experience of supporting people who are experiencing mental distress

· Good active listening skills and empathic engagement

· A non-judgemental approach

· Willingness to take initiative and facilitate a group of diverse individuals

 

Mental Health Volunteers for elop’s HeadsOut Service

HeadsOut is a strengths-based crisis prevention, intervention and wellbeing LGBT+ support service.

Our aim is to enhance people’s wellbeing and functioning by focusing on their strengths and resources, reinforcing resilience and enhancing protective external factors, including creating safe spaces, community connection, a sense of belonging, empowerment and affirmation. 

By joining the HeadsOut Team you will:

· Support people who experience mental distress

· Make a positive contribution to the LGBT+ community

· Be given relevant training and support

Men Who Talk is a UK registered charity, running twice monthly online peer-to-peer support groups for men aged 18+ across the UK. The groups take places between 7:00 - 8:30pm during week nights.

Our groups are supportive spaces for men aged 18+ to come and talk openly about what's on their mind. All groups are free to attend and follow the evidence based model of peer support. 

Volunteers are required to be online from 6:45pm to 8:45pm, and are required to facilitate around 1 group per month. Volunteers are asked to commit to an a minimum of 6 months of volunteering in the initial stage. 

All groups are facilitated by 2 facilitators, and follow a semi-structured pattern.

We are looking for passionate men with some experience of groups facilitating or working in mental health settings to come join us as facilitators. Experience in using online platforms such as zoom is essential. 

A degree in psychology is preferred but not an essential requirement.

Why Join MWT? 

Men Who Talk is an exciting, fast growing charity, creating new spaces for men to talk openly about what's on their mind. 

We have a diverse team full of talented and passionate individuals who are committed to changing the face of mens mental health across the UK. 

As well as the opportunity to join the organisation at an exciting stage of it's development, volunteers also have the opportunity to develop their own skills and have regular chances to feed into the creative and strategic development of the organisation. 

PLEASE NOTE: We are only able to accept applications from individuals who already have the right to live and work in the UK. 

Parkinson’s changes lives. From the day of diagnosis, people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones need to know we’re by their side.

By 2024 Parkinson’s UK will provide personalised information, services and opportunities, from day one, to many more people affected by the condition. But, we need your help to do this.

If you're looking to meet new people and make a real difference in your local community, this role is for you. Leading the support group in Reigate, you'll help people affected by Parkinson's to draw on invaluable support from their peers.

You'll have a chance to use and develop your administrative, leadership and communication skills - supported by local staff, to develop a programme of activities for your group.

As part of recruitment, you will be asked to provide a reference for this role. Speak to your staff contact for more information.

Why we want you

Support groups across the UK are run by volunteers and offer friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's and their families and friends. These groups need a leader, working with other staff and volunteers, to coordinate and arrange the activities the group will offer - from monthly talks, to yoga.

What you will be doing

• Act as a contact for local and UK office staff
• Arrange the group's programme of activities, including any outings
• Organise room booking and refreshments
• Working with staff and other volunteers to ensure the group runs in line with Parkinson's UK guidelines

The skills you need

• Strong administrative skills, communication and IT skills in order to ensure smooth running of the group
• Collaborative and team focused, as you will need to gather and distribute information to everyone involved
• A positive attitude to making things happen in the local community
• Motivated and reliable, with strong organisational skills in order to support the group
• Enthusiastic and friendly, as you will be representing both the local group and Parkinson's UK

What's in it for you

• You'll help people with Parkinson's in your community get connected to invaluable support from their peers
• Meet new people and make new friends, both in the group and in the local community
• Learn and develop valuable organisational, administrative and people skills

Disclaimer

It's important that people affected by Parkinson’s can trust us with their personal information. You would be handling personal or sensitive data, so by undertaking this role you'll need to complete our Advanced Data Protection training. Your Parkinson’s UK staff contact can help you do this. You will also be required to sign a confidentiality agreement.

To assist in the provision of a weekly social group for adults aged 18+ with a range of learning disabilities/autism in venues in the Bracknell Forest area and surrounding areas. The Group meet every Tuesday 7pm -9pm. They go to the cinema, pubs, bowling, swimming, pottery painting etc.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Why we need your help

Marie Curie set up the Research Voices Group in 2013 to make sure we’re engaging meaningfully with people in our research activities who have personal experiences of living with terminal illness or who have cared for someone with a terminal. Our aim is to enable members of this group to contribute at all stages of our research and policy work and in a variety of research projects that we fund. 

All you need to join is personal experience of living with terminal illness, caring for someone with a terminal illness or of bereavement. You’ll also be interested in supporting research in these areas. We would welcome volunteers from diverse backgrounds and who have lived experience in the past few years.As part of the group, volunteers will help the Research and Policy teams to better understand the views of people living with a terminal illness, supporting people who have a terminal illness or of bereavement and help inform Marie Curie’s decisions on research funding,dissemination and campaigning activities.

This is a great opportunity to play an important role in helping to improve the future provision and quality of end-of-life care. It is also a chance to learn about the research and policy work in the sector.

What we would like your help with

Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks. You will be able to choose what you get involved with and how.

• providing your opinion on research proposals that we’re planning to fund
• helping to identify key questions for palliative and end of life care research
• advising on research projects, for example as a member of a research steering committee
• talking about research at external events and conferences
• helping our team to plan and facilitate key events and workshops
• sharing your experience at policy-making forums, speaking at conferences or attending Government events
• reviewing posters submitted for the Annual Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Conference
• reviewing grant reports and offering feedback on findings and achievements to grant holders
• being a member of a committee such as the Marie Curie Research Funding Committee

What skills or experience will be useful

• An interest in improving end-of-life care and in research and its evaluation
• Desire to understand and engage with national and local decision makers to drive change
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to read and comment on research summaries
• Confidence in taking part in discussions in a committee situation
• Respect for different opinions
• A willingness to take an active part in meetings
• To use your skills and experience gained through your professional or home life to support the work of the group
• Access to phone or internet would be particularly useful

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to help us improve palliative and end of life care both within and beyond Marie Curie’s services
• Opportunities to enhance your skills and gain useful experience
• Induction, training, support and supervision in your role
• Reward and recognition for your time including out-of-pocket expenses
• Support from the Marie Curie research and policy teams and fellow members of the group
• The opportunity to share your experiences to improve care and support for others

What we ask of you

• To provide two references from non-family members and other relevant documents related to the role
• To keep to all the charity’s policies and guidelines
• To complete an induction and any training relevant to the role
• The group meets bi-monthly, mostly on-line and occasionally in person.  Any other time you choose to give is up to you.(home-based), with occasional visits to MC Head Office, Vauxhall, London

Diversity and inclusion

Marie Curie is committed to being a diverse and inclusive charity. We aim to demonstrate support for all of our staff and volunteers, valuing each individual’s contribution regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, nationality, race, religion or belief.  We are committed to providing equal opportunities to our staff and volunteers and to taking steps to ensure our staff and volunteers are protected from discrimination.

ABOUT US

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  6,500 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. 

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Research & Fundraising Volunteer

Role Profile 

Main objective: 

• To assist with grant writing and research efforts to secure the necessary funding for Indigo’s operations 

This role requires experience in sales, fundraising and/or events management and reports to Indigo’s Marketing Manager. 

Hours: 10-20/week 

Duration: 4 months 

Location: Remote Working (must be based within the GMT to GMT+3 timezones) 

Benefits: Being part of a wonderful team and helping amazing grassroots organisations find volunteers. Mentoring support & training related to the role and your development interests. Flexible working hours. There is no financial compensation associated with this role. This role can be accounted as an official internship. 

To apply, please fill in the application form on the Indigo website. 

Purpose: We are seeking a motivated and dedicated intern to join our team and assist with fundraising initiatives and research efforts. This role is vital in order for Indigo to keep our services running and provide support to our partners, volunteers, and ultimately the refugees we serve. Funding will help us sustain our current operations, and also to grow our pool of volunteers, put on more training for our partners, expand our network of charity organisations receiving Indigo’s support and much more. You will be working with and supported by Indigo’s fundraising team, and will be expected to meet twice/week to discuss progress. 

Responsibilities 

• Identify potential sponsorship opportunities and assist in developing sponsorship packages to present to local businesses, corporations, and organizations. 
• Research and apply for relevant grants, funding programs, and sponsorships. The research will also involve calling any relevant groups. 
• Assist in adapting our fundraising materials, including grant proposals, sponsorship pitches, and donor appeal letters. 
• Assist in managing donor and sponsor relationships, including maintaining communication, tracking contributions, and providing necessary follow-up. 
• Help maintain a fundraising database and generate reports on fundraising progress and outcomes. 
• Collaborate with the Indigo team to set and achieve our fundraising goals. 
• Provide general administrative support to the team as needed. Skills & Experience 
• Strong interest in cultural diversity, community engagement, and event planning.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and synthesize information effectively. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently, proactively and collaborate effectively within a team. 
• Proficiency in Google functions (Google docs, etc) and familiarity with Salesforce is a plus. 
• Previous experience in sales is preferred. 
• Prior experience or coursework in fundraising, nonprofit management, or related fields is desirable but not mandatory. 
• Interest in working remotely, managing your own time and multitasking. 

At Indigo Volunteers we see our differences as our strength. We are committed to cultivating an equal and fair working environment free from discrimination on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, mental health, religion or age. We believe in promoting a sense of belonging, where our people are heard and valued and diversity of experience and perspective is celebrated. 

About Indigo Indigo Volunteers is a charity that recruits volunteers, supports grassroots organisations, and creates networks along the European refugee route. We believe in the power of ordinary people, and enable them to work together to support refugees and displaced people. We work within a community of remarkable grassroots charities, volunteers, sector experts, and humanitarian organisations that are positively dedicated to supporting communities coping with displacement, inequality, and social injustice. Have a read about us on our website. 

OUR VALUES 

1. Human-centred. We put relationships, lasting collaborations and human wellbeing at the centre of everything we do. 

2. Humility. We acknowledge that we do not have all the answers; we welcome feedback and strive to continuously learn. 

3. Accountability. We follow through on our commitments; we are honest and transparent. 

To apply, please fill in the application form on the Indigo website. 

It is an exciting time to be involved in Scouting, as we develop and progress our Skills for Life strategy, in order to prepare better futures and deliver skills for life to young people who want to access Scouting. 

The County Lead Volunteer (County Commissioner) role is an important UK Headquarters appointment within the England Team, responsible for providing inspirational and effective leadership for one of the 60 English Counties.  As County Lead Volunteer (County Commissioner) you will take the lead for implementing our 2018-25 strategy with your team of 18 District Commissioners and ensuring they feel motivated and supported to lead the Scout Groups in their Districts to success.

As a County Lead Volunteer you will be able to really develop and hone your leadership skills by managing teams of remote volunteers across the breadth of Hertfordshire. Leading and managing volunteers provides so much more opportunity and experiences than with employees, what you can gain by doing this really well can be a great asset for your professional life as well as in Scouts. The issues and challenges that you find ways to tackle will stretch you as an individual and as a leader and you’ll find yourself discovering new things that you are capable of achieving.

If you get a kick out of seeing things happen, achieving success and making a positive impact to a wide audience then the County Lead Volunteer role definitely provides all of that. In this role you will get to see the difference that Scouts makes to so many young people’s lives across a large area, helping them developing skills for life, fostering friendships and providing so many incredible and unforgettable experiences.

Why am I needed?

Tenovus Cancer Care wants to work closely with those most affected by cancer to ensure that what matters most to the communities in Wales is heard and addressed, whether this is through research, policy, or services.

The All-Wales Cancer Community (AWCC, or Community) was launched in summer 2022 and is an informal group of people affected by cancer who are interested in sharing their experiences to help make changes. 

Often patients and their loved ones don’t get the opportunity to use their expertise to make change. The AWCC provides a way for anyone affected by cancer to engage with decision makers, through offering views, opinions, and ideas on existing / proposed services, research, policy, etc. or through signing up for a local campaign in their area. The Community is an ever-growing, dynamic and fluid group, in which members can contribute as much or as little as they like, and the opportunities offered will reflect this flexibility. 

In order to set up the AWCC, we spoke to a group of keen and committed people with direct experience of cancer, so they could help us design and establish the group. We called this the AWCC steering group and they were key to achieving this Community. Now that the Community has been established, the purpose of the steering group is to help ensure that this continues to evolve alongside the needs of people affected by cancer in Wales, ensuring full involvement of people affected by cancer throughout. 

We are looking for two new steering group members to join our group of six, to advise and help the AWCC ensure that everyone affected by cancer has a voice. 

What will I be doing?

Members of the steering group meet via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, to contribute to the continuing development of the All-Wales Cancer Community by: 

Contributing views, representing the voice of the public 

Reviewing our ideas and giving feedback 

Providing feedback on how we communicate with the AWCC 

Discussing practical issues such as recruitment, and increasing diversity within the AWCC 

Discussing opportunities that have been submitted (if required) 

What skills and qualities do I need?

Currently living in Wales 

Has been affected by cancer – or has been a carer for someone with cancer 

Comfortable giving your opinion to a group in a polite but effective manner

Ability to participate in group discussions 

Be respectful of others’ opinions 

Listening skills 

Maintain confidentiality where required 

What support will I be given?

Each steering group meeting will be facilitated by a Tenovus Cancer Care member of staff. You will receive guidance on topics to be discussed and information on any tasks given. You will also be able to contact the Insight team by email for additional support, as required. 

What’s in it for you?

The chance to gain experience of supporting Wales’ leading cancer charity. 

Your involvement in this steering group helps ensure that this project has full involvement with patient and public representatives 

As a member you will be contributing your views, representing the voice of the public 

The opportunity to develop a range of skills whilst making a difference in your community 

You may enjoy meeting new people and being a part of a project to ultimately help those affected by cancer 

The chance to gain experience and to volunteer alongside our Insight and Policy team 

Support from members of our Insight and Policy team who will be able to offer you advice, information and guidance in your role 

Access to apply for our internal job vacancies 

Reasonable expenses can be reimbursed in line with organisational policy 

The satisfaction of knowing that you are making a vital difference to the work of Tenovus Cancer Care, and in particular the people who access our unique services. 

A reference, should you require it for work purposes 

Where will I be based?

The group will meet no more frequently than every third month, and no more than 4 times within 12 months. 

What about the hours?

Steering group meetings are usually 2 hours long and happen twice a year – with the possibility of ad hoc meetings in between. 

You may receive ad-hoc email communication in between, and we encourage engagement via this method when we need feedback/input  outside of the scheduled meetings. 

We are looking for people to help us recruit and manage our large number of volunteers. There’s lots going on here, with many areas to add your ideas and support, so we can continue to deliver a great volunteer experience. 

Description

Numberfit is a social enterprise that works to make Maths learning fun and engaging for children across all age groups. We are looking to grow our reach, and with this our team.

We have a large number of volunteers that help us with everything from Operations, Resource checking to Software development. We are looking for volunteers that can help us at all stages of the volunteer journey from recruitment to onboarding to their journey with us as active volunteers, so we can improve the relationships with and retention rate of our volunteers, to develop a mutually beneficial experience. 

Some of the tasks we are looking for Volunteer Management volunteers to help us with are:

• Feeding into our volunteer policies and procedures

• Sharing best practices of volunteer retention and recognition and legislation

• Volunteer recruitment

• Scheduling volunteer onboarding sessions

• Volunteer file admin

• Allocating work

• Tracking and reporting volunteers’ progress

You will be working with our key management team as well as a small group of volunteer management volunteers, who each work on specific areas.

What are we looking for? 

We are looking for a volunteer who has experience in: 

• Working with volunteers (desirable)

• Communicating effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience

• Recruitment (desirable)

• Project management (desirable)

• Administration

The volunteer should also have/be:

• Ability to quickly understand the needs of our team and volunteers

• Can ask key questions to enable us to clarify requirements

• Understands the resource constraints of a small organisation and is able to work with these

• Able to share their experiences and opinions

What difference will you make? 

Your input will shape how we engage with our volunteers, and the quality of their experience with us. Our volunteers help us in everything we do, central to our aim of continuing to raise the profile of Maths, enjoyable learning and children's wellbeing,

What’s in it for you?

You will gain direct experience of working with volunteers through onboarding, recruitment, and management, as well as helping us develop our best practises and processes. You will become part of our small, friendly team and have the opportunity to use your time to make a real difference to the organisation’s ability to provide and deliver enjoyable maths sessions and materials for children across all age groups.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification / training/ experience

• Own computer or secure access to one

• At least 3 hours a week + for a minimum period of 3 months 

WaterAid Speakers are trained volunteers that deliver inspiring talks and workshops, to raise awareness about the importance of clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene, to transform peoples’ lives for good.

Our Speaker volunteers engage audiences about the important work of WaterAid, inspiring them to take action, as they speak with schools, universities, businesses, youth groups, religious places of worship, service organisations, and many more.

Expectation for WaterAid Speakers:

•Deliver a minimum of four talks or workshops per year, either online and/or face to face.

•Deliver talks or workshops on key days such as: World Water Day on 22 March, World Toilet Day on 19 November, Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28 May and Global Handwashing Day on 15 October.

•Contact new audiences to organise and deliver talk and workshop opportunities.

•Complete online Speaker Network training and adhere to volunteer guidance and best practise.

•Make use of our public speaking resources (such as PowerPoint presentations) included in our Speaker e-newsletter, emails, and online resource library.

•Keep up to date with our key messages, appeals, campaigns, fundraising and volunteering.

•Regularly liaise with the Speaker Network team about talks and workshops.

•Provide feedback on talks or workshops by completing the online evaluations.

•Provide support to new Speakers around their public speaking development.

•Demonstrate the WaterAid values including being considerate when representing WaterAid and always leaving others with a positive view of our organisation and the work that we do.

Pancreatic cancer is the UK’s fifth biggest cancer killer. 10,000 people are newly diagnosed each year. Currently only five percent of those diagnosed survive beyond five years.

Pancreatic Cancer Action aims to improve the survival of men and women diagnosed with pancreatic cancer by raising awareness of symptoms and risk factors, funding research into early diagnosis, campaigning for more funding and providing patients with information and support.

We are looking for Events volunteers to represent the charity at events in their area. 

What the role involves: 

• Volunteering at events 

• Holding cheering stations 

• Stewarding at mass participation events 

• Inspiring your networks to take part in our flagship events and challenges such as Striding for Survival. 

Who are we looking for? 

Anyone can apply to be an Events volunteer however these skills and attributes will help in this role. 

• Confident communication skills with individuals and groups 

• Enthusiastic

• Reliable

What can we offer you? 

• Resources to help you carry out your role 

• Ongoing support from the fundraising team 

• Regular updates about the charity and the difference you are helping us make. 

• Access to our Volunteers Facebook page where you receive immediate updates and share ideas and stories with fellow reps. 

Pancreatic Cancer Action aims to improve the survival of men and women diagnosed with pancreatic cancer by raising awareness of symptoms and risk factors, funding research into early diagnosis, campaigning for more funding and providing patients with information and support.

We are looking for Community Volunteers to represent the charity and help us reach as many people as possible when spreading awareness of pancreatic cancer and supporting PCA with our vital work by raising funds. 

 We know that together we can change the numbers. 

What the role involves: 

• Inspiring local community businesses to take part in campaigns such as “Bake It Purple” or “PJ’s for PanCan”

• Holding awareness stands in your local area

• Give short awareness talks in your local community 

• Distribute our bespoke healthcare information to Pharmacies and GP surgeries 

• Promote and manage our collection tin(s) within your community. Empty, record and bank the collections.

• Attend cheque presentations and thank fundraisers in person on behalf of PCA 

• Organise bucket collections and handing out information about pancreatic cancer in your local area

Who are we looking for? 

Anyone can apply to be a Volunteer Community Ambassador however these skills and attributes will help in this role. 

• Confident communication skills with individuals and groups 

• Ability to work on own initiative

• Good organisational skills 

• Reliable and professional demeanour 

• An honest and trustworthy nature 

What can we offer you? 

• Resources to help you carry out your role. 

• Ongoing support from the fundraising team 

• Regular updates about the charity and the difference you are helping us make. 

• Access to our Volunteers Facebook page where you receive immediate updates and share ideas and stories with fellow volunteers. 

Help us build a world where no animal suffers for science.

At FRAME, we’re working hard to educate future scientists by producing resources around animal use in science and opportunities to replace them. As a result, we’re putting together a group of people to form an education working group to review resources as they’re produced from school age up to PhD level. You’d be involved in reviewing a resource then sharing your feedback, informing us of whether the resource achieves its intended purpose and how it could be improved.

Right now we're looking for these types of people:

• students aged 16-17 with an interest in studying biology
• students studying a biology based subject at university
• science lecturers or teachers who teach students ages 14-18

At 1 – 2 hours of volunteering a month, this role would be perfect for people who want to expand on their understanding of animal replacement in science, while contributing to a world where scientific progress doesn’t come at the cost of animal suffering.

Croydon Community Against Trafficking (CCAT) is a small Croydon-based charity which is committed to the fight against modern slavery and human trafficking. We are currently five trustees, one project manager, and a handful of volunteers.

We are currently establishing a multi-stakeholder project which aims to make the London Borough of Croydon a Slavery Free Borough. This is a significant operation and is currently in the initial stages, having just had the first of many multi-stakeholder meetings.

We are looking for a organised and reliable researcher to help with our campaigns, research and administrative tasks and keep us organised.

What you will gain as a volunteer:  

•  Being part of a dedicated volunteer-led team
•  Valuable experience by helping establish a Slavery Free Croydon
•  Giving back to your community and making a difference
•  Learning new skills and gaining experience in the VCS sector
•  Being part of projects where your ideas and contributions are valued

What your volunteering entails:  

•  Being the first point of contact for and coordinating research, writing and sharing of information
•  Ensuring CCAT campaigns, research and admin runs efficiently
•  Coordination and administration of research topics, newsletter campaigns, information sharing, blog content with Trustee/Staff support
•  Data entry and collating data reports with Trustee/Staff support
•  Referring complex issues to Trustee/Staff
•  General admin support as needed

Your personal skills and attributes include:  

•  Previous Research or related experience
•  Proficient at administration and able to use email, MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint
•  Excellent communication skills
•  Excellent data entry and administrative skills
•  Organised, focused and pays attention to details
•  Able to work to tight deadlines and can prioritise well
•  Reliable, enthusiastic and  great team player
•  Friendly, dedicated and flexible