Human Resources Volunteer Roles

A Little About Us!

Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organisation. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.

Why we need you!

Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organisation. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!

What we offer!

Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organisation who is looking to help young people in the UK.

What we need!

Youth Advantage UK is seeking a Volunteer to provide support to the HR department. The role reports into the HR Manager and operates on a rotational basis every 6 months to allow  our volunteers to continuously develop. The areas included in the rotation are: 

·    Recruitment

·    Volunteer Relations

·    Learning and Development

·    Administration

We are looking for volunteers who ideally are passionate about Human Resources. We require all volunteers to have excellent writing and speaking skills, IT literacy, and the ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities:

Recruitment
Assist with preparing recruitment job packs

Advertising volunteering roles on job boards

Shortlisting candidates

Arranging interviews

Conducting identification checks

Preparing conditional offer letters and sending to candidates

Volunteer Relations

Checking in with new volunteers

Arranging access to systems for new starters

Assisting with making contact with volunteers that are absent

Responding to volunteers queries

Learning and Development

Arranging set training sessions with volunteers

Arranging new training sessions with volunteers

Finding topics that is relevant to the organisation that can increase development

Finding and distributing information on free webinars

Administration

Maintain and update employee records

Setting up templates for the teams to use

Drafting contracts to be issued

Support the HR department with day-to-day administrative tasks..

Assist with HR projects and initiatives as assigned.

Requirement for the role:

• Excellent writing and communication skills.

• IT literacy with own equipment (laptop and phone)

• Ability to work well in a team.

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.

• Passionate for personal development

• Previous volunteering experience or experience in any kind of start up

• Right to volunteer in the UK

Here at Teenage Helpline, we have grown a strong, tight-knit community of individuals who are passionate about making a difference and improving the lives of young people across the UK. Our growing team of volunteers all contribute, significantly, to the impact that we have as a charity on our direct beneficiaries, regardless of the department that they work in of the level of time that they are able to commit. Our services primarily offer a peer-support network to young people right across the UK, allowing them to access a peer mentor who is of a similar age to them and somebody that they feel more comfortable speaking with.

If successful, you will be joining a growing team of diverse, but likeminded individuals, collaborating to increase the reach of the Charity and improve support provisions available to young people. All of our volunteers and employees are remote workers, but that doesn't stop us keeping in touch and maintaining a strong positive culture amongst our whole team.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and motivated individual to join the Executive Leadership Team of our Charity. As HR Director, you will be responsible for leading our People team and ensuring that we attract, engage, develop and retain a motivated team of volunteers and staff across all departments of the Charity.

Your scope will include Learning & Development, Volunteer Engagement, Policy Development, HR Administration, DE&I and other areas that impact the people working for our Charity.

Responsibilities 

• Develop, maintain and execute our People & Volunteer strategy, ensuring that the Charity is able to attract, develop and retain a wide variety of volunteers in line with the skills profile required to deliver the overall Charity strategy.
• Work closely with the Executive Leadership Team to ensure that all people resources in all departments are functioning as required, and deploy initiatives to close any gaps.
• Fully own all People processes, policies and procedures, ensuring that all remain fit for purpose and effective for the Charity.
• Recruit, design and lead a team of People volunteers, ensuring that they have the right coaching and guidance to succeed. This involves ensuring that the structure of the People team remains appropriate as the Charity grows.
• Ensure correct partnership between the People team and the wider charity to ensure that all volunteer are staff resources are effectively engaged in their roles and that the Charity is getting the most from its volunteer resources.
• Deploy initiatives to ensure that our Charity is representative of the communities that we serve, and that our representative teams are trained and developed to deliver their roles to the highest standards.

Skills 

• Experience Requirement: At least 5 years experience in a HR Business Partner or Leadership role with prior experience in strategy development and execution.
• Exceptional leadership, business, and interpersonal proficiency.
• Prior thriving managerial experience.
• Be able to set business targets, timelines, plans and financial targets.
• Be able to stimulate and motivate employees, teams, and departments.
• Demonstrate a sound ability to network, negotiate and lead.
• Demonstrate a sound ability to be successful, self-directed, flexible and tactical, in the field of Human Resources.
• Excellent computer and technology skills.
• Be a visionary and inspirational leader and pioneer the organisation from the top.
• Demonstrate sound communication and presentation skills.

Our mission is to continue to grow towards becoming one of the best charities in the UK. Our aim is to do this by building a diverse team, rich with different backgrounds and perspectives. Therefore, even if you feel you only are a 75% match, we would still love to hear from you. Skills can be learned, but diversity cannot.

Benefits of volunteering with Teenage Helpline

We recognise that you will be joining us and giving your time as an 'in-kind' donation, but there must be benefits for you too. When joining our team, you will be open to the following benefits:

• Professional and personal development opportunities in a variety of skill areas through volunteering in real roles. This may be general development or tailored to your specific needs or ambitions
• Becoming a member of a strong network of likeminded individuals, spread across the UK, who you can connect with and collaborate with both within and outside of the Charity
• Access to bespoke discounts, specifically designed for non-profit workers and Teenage Helpline volunteers
• Opportunities to truly shape the future of the Charity, having a direct influence over the impact that Teenage Helpline has on its direct beneficiaries

The hiring process

Our hiring process typically has two stages 

1. Video or Written Application (when applicable) 
2. Interview with the Volunteering Coordinator for that role

Some roles will have extra stages but we’ll let you know as early as possible if so.

Please let us know if you require any accommodations for the interview process, and we’ll do our best to assist.

Job Overview

The Abundant Woman is looking for an experienced and compassionate Human Resources (HR) Manager to help build and support our growing team. This role is essential for creating a positive work environment that reflects our mission of empowering women, ensuring our HR policies are inclusive, and managing the full HR lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to performance management and staff well-being.

Key Responsibilities

 •  Oversee recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes to attract and retain top talent aligned with our values.

 •  Develop and implement HR policies that promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.

 •  Provide guidance and support on employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution.

 •  Coordinate training and professional development opportunities to support employee growth and well-being.

 •  Ensure compliance with UK employment laws and maintain up-to-date employee records and HR documentation.

Key Skills and Qualifications

 •  Proven experience as an HR Manager or in a similar role, preferably in a nonprofit or social enterprise setting.

 •  Strong knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.

 •  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an empathetic and solutions-oriented approach.

 •  Organisational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail in managing HR processes.

 •  Passion for supporting a mission-driven team and fostering an inclusive work culture.

Why Join Us?

As the HR Manager at The Abundant Woman, you’ll be a key part of a mission-driven team dedicated to creating impactful change. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape our organisation’s culture and provide meaningful support to a team committed to empowering women.

Location: Remote

Salary: Unpaid 

Commitment: 10-15 hours per week, work can be done at times to suit you with occasional time bound interviews and team meetings scheduled to suit your schedule (corporate speak for: ‘we’ll ask when works for you first!)

Role length: 12 months +

About us

Go Inspire International C.I.C. is a women founded charity with the purpose of bringing women together to grow and thrive as a community. We believe that the world will be a better place when all women are supported to become the best versions of ourselves, and that this will allow us to better challenge the discrimination we face.

We do this by creating community centres for women, delivering wellbeing education through our events and media platform and creating a resource hub to connect women to all the information and support they need. 

Our core values are equality, intersectionality, sustainability, social connection, excellence and fun. These values permeate everything we do here at Go Inspire International C.I.C. 

If you’ve ever wanted to experience working in a place where you and your ambition are fully seen, appreciated and supported, and you want to join a really fun, high energy, full of laughs and mega supportive team then this is the opportunity for you. 

Job Description 

You will work alongside our directors throughout 2024/5 to:

• Design the onboarding and offboarding process for staff and volunteers.

• Roll out and optimize the above.

• Manage recruitment of team members, including being at interviews and making decisions on who to bring on board.

• Build and manage the HR team, including staff and volunteer managers.

• Create and implement dispute resolution processes and policies.

• Develop and manage processes and policies to make working and volunteering with us a seamless, enjoyable and supportive experience for all. 

• Be a point of contact for staff and volunteers. 

Note: This role has been designed for a year to support in building and managing our HR systems and process but we would love to have you longer if it works for us both. 

About you 

• You’ve gotta be compassionate and really care about people and their development.

• Enjoy working with, and supporting people to be their best.

• Be proactive in coming up with, and implementing ideas, a do-er.

• Be confident in taking charge and owning this role, we’ll give you all the support you need to do this but you have to want to drive it. 

• Love to bring joy, fun and passion into your work. 

• Experience with recruitment and managing others (parenting definitely counts!).

• Experience in a HR role is a great bonus.

• If you nerd out on systems and processes you’re our kind of person. 

Note: please do apply if you don’t tick all the above boxes. More than experience, we make decisions on team fit, willingness to grow and ambition

What we can give you 

We care deeply about creating a team and environment that people love to be a part of, and not just so we can say that in our marketing! As such, we work hard to make sure that you:

• Are part of a connected team with regular meet ups and social events.

• Get the support to achieve your personal and professional goals.

• Get regular feedback to make sure you’re on track and growing. 

• Have the opportunity to flex your creativity and propose and drive ideas forward.

• Be part of building an organisation that creates real positive impact in empowering women to not just survive, but to thrive.

• Work in a way that suits you and your unique needs, with support to identify your needs and implement solutions to meet them.

• And more than anything else, a team that sees you for who you are, and works to make sure you are reaching your true potential, your way.

And of course it goes without saying that fellow neurodiversies and those who think differently are so very welcome and celebrated in this space! 

How to apply and what happens next

Please fill in the following application form, no need to attach a CV. If we think you could be a good fit we will invite you for an interview with the relevant member of the leadership team.

We will do our best to get back to you if we don’t think this role is for you but due to the high number of applications this isn’t always possible. If you don’t hear from us for two weeks do feel free to reach out, but often this means you didn’t get through to interviews this time. 

Please don’t let this put you off from applying for other roles with us in the future though :) We love to hear from you and appreciate the time you put into the applications.

Any questions?

Get in touch with us!

Looking forward to hearing from you, 

Marina (CEO)

WHO WE ARE
We are a Kingston-based social enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion. Encouraging different cultures to unite enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons. Partnering with cultural, social and sports organisation's, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.

We conduct research to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. Our findings are supported by educational opportunities designed to broaden perspectives.

Ready for an adventure? Dive into the heart of Quilombo UK by exploring our website and videos! Discover our mission, values and the impactful work we do to make a difference in our community.

Your journey with purpose begins here

Join us in creating positive change!

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Join our dynamic team as a Volunteer HR Recruiter and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our non-profit Organisation. As a key member of our Human Resources team, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring the acquisition of talented individuals passionate about our mission. Your expertise will contribute to building a dedicated and skilled workforce, enabling us to impact the community positively. This role offers a unique opportunity to utilise your HR recruitment skills for a meaningful cause while gaining valuable experience in the non-profit sector.

Collaborate with hiring managers to identify hiring needs and implement effective sourcing strategies,
Interview and Selection
Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline.
Conduct initial screening interviews to effectively evaluate the candidates’ skill set and cultural fit while providing an engaging experience.
Foster positive relationships with candidates, keeping them informed about the status of their applications.
Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records and recruitment metrics.

 REQUIRED SKILLS:

Proven experience as an HR Recruiter or in a similar role
Familiarity with job boards and professional social platforms
Strong understanding of recruitment processes and employment laws
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Office based skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Strong marketing and negotiation skills
Outstanding teamwork skills and ability to create relationships at all levels, showing respect to different types of people.
Professionalism and Confidentiality

WHAT WE OFFER:

Opportunity for professional growth and development in Recruitment and other HR departments depending on your knowledge and learning aptitude.
A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation.
Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.

Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.

Job Type: Volunteer

Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• 12hrs per week, Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Recruiting: 1 year (preferred)
• Licence/Certification:

Work Location: Remote

Caring Volunteers Needed: Are you concerned about our world’s future? You can have a positive impact and meet people Internationally, from your home, as you have a spare hour here and there each month. Do you enjoy Human Relations  and thrive working in the human relations division of any Institution, University or Association? Then we need you. 

As an online “ At Home” Volunteer, you will be working with people from a wide variety of countries and cultures, all believing in passing on the right to basic education, the importance of cultural exchange, and giving voice to the voiceless. 

The Position: We ask Volunteers to contribute a minimum of one hour a month. Within our Human Resource Division you will be learning to process applicants from around the world, assigning them to appropriate Teams and coordinating the Team Leads training sessions and monthly meetings. While English is required, you will learn to be comfortable with various global accents as well as proficient in your Interviewing skills and background research. You will practice team organizing & management skills. Depending on which teams you join, you will learn non profit contracts, global time zone coordination and other very basic, practical skills when working with people Internationally and online.

IHF Overview

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is a 501 c3 International Non- profit, founded in 2001. Our two-fold mission is (1) to Educate marginalized children—activating their highest potential and nurturing healthy, loving communities around them. The happiness of our worlds children rises above all political and religious differences; And equates to the quality of our worlds happiness tomorrow. — (2) to Educate global citizens through communication and real life experiences, (online and in person), about the realities of marginalized communities; while teaching practical skills in aiding needed efforts, thus giving voice to the voiceless. 

For over twenty years, IHF has offered children and adults (from young through retirement) venues for learning and safely practicing leadership skills. 

IHF is a unique organization. It believes in absolute transparency and functions almost entirely through the efforts of its hundreds of unpaid volunteers from all over the world. Our volunteers give their time, skills, energy, and love, working toward a better world for all, one child, one human, at a time. We believe caring, quiet growth produces deep healthy roots.

We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.

We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons. 

Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.

We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace. 

Ready for an adventure? Dive into the heart of Quilombo UK by exploring our website and videos! Explore the values that guide our mission, values, and the impactful work we do to make a difference in our community.

Join us in leading positive change!

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Quilombo's mission by fostering meaningful relationships and collaborations with a wide range of stakeholders. In the HR department, you will play a crucial role in expanding our reach, promoting our initiatives, and creating a dynamic network of partners to support our organization's growth and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Develop and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders, such as Ambassadors, academic institutions, and private/public sector partners, through effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for establishing new partnerships and maintaining existing ones, ensuring positive and productive interactions.
• Proactively identify and pursue potential collaborations, partnerships, or initiatives that align with Quilombo's mission and goals.
• Stay updated on Quilombo's achievements, initiatives, and developments to effectively promote and represent the organization to stakeholders.
•  Collaborate closely with various departments within Quilombo to gather information, share updates, and coordinate activities related to partnerships.
•  Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of stakeholders, tracking interactions, commitments, and follow-up actions.
•  Coordinate and facilitate meetings, presentations, and other events to foster relationships and promote Quilombo's initiatives.
• Prepare and present reports, proposals, and presentations to stakeholders and internal teams, highlighting partnership opportunities and progress.

Essential Qualifications:

• Proven experience in partnership development, stakeholder management, or relationship building roles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
•  Proactive, self-motivated, and able to take initiative.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
• Proficiency in customer relationship management.

Trustee with an HR-focus for Age Concern Twyford & District
Do you want to support the governance and people of Age Concern Twyford & District, to help them improve the lives of older people?

Our charity, set up in 1988, opened our Day Centre in 1996, and is now an independent, local charity, unaffiliated with others, providing a wide range of services and social support to older people in Twyford and its vicinity. We’re looking to upskill our trustee Board, and are particularly interested if you have people-management and HR skills, experience and interest, in order to help us better support our employees and volunteers.

In 2023-24, our turnover was £160k, as our charity recovers after the financial constraints of the pandemic, and our services and facilities return to being well-used and very well-appreciated in our community.

About the role

Trustees are the people who make the top-level decisions for our charity. Our Board includes people with experience and skills in an organisation that provides for local older people, and we’d expect you to have empathy with our cause and our beneficiaries. 

We’re looking for a trustee with an HR-focus, to help plan our people-management (staff and volunteers), and advise trustees and the Centre Manager in our recruitment, retention, reward and recognition systems. This is not an operational management opportunity, rather a high-level strategic opportunity to drive change.

You don’t necessarily need prior experience of charity trusteeship: support from local charity-advice organisations is always available.  Full induction to our organisation will be provided, plus specialist support as a new trustee, including access to external training.

If you can think strategically and plan long-term, you have what’s needed by our trustees, and you’ll work collectively with all other Board members. Support and information from our Centre Manager is available, as they deal with the day-to-day running of the organisation.

We are a charity not a business, but we apply business principles to governing our organisation. We are looking for fresh expertise and experience to expand the diversity of our Board, in all aspects, and we welcome potential trustees with ideas and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds.

The Board meets face-to-face, monthly at our Day Centre (RG10 9RP) for up to 2 hours and some of your trustee duties can be carried-out online.

The focus of a trustee role is strategic, and trustees will not be expected to get involved in the organisation’s operations on a day-to-day basis; however, contact and liaison with other trustees and employees is expected.   

We ask for at least 4 hours of your time per month, which includes all meetings, discussions, communication, etc.  

How to apply and find out more

This appointment is being managed for us by inVOLve Community Services, a charity-support organisation, who offer a no-obligation discussion by phone or video. A detailed Role Description and Person Specification can be made available to you upon request.

Trustee appointments are subject to satisfactory references, to completion of an online Safeguarding course and an Enhanced DBS check. Your CV or similar will be read by our existing trustees, and an interview offered as soon as mutually convenient.

Contact Mike Allen via Quick Apply, below, for more information and arrange to have a no-obligation initial informal chat (Teams/Zoom/phone) about this role.

Ethos Academy Trust (EAT) is a multi-academy trust comprising Alternative Provision and Special Schools (specialising in SEMH (social, emotional and mental health) provision). There are six schools in the Trust situated in Wakefield (2), Rotherham (1), Kirklees (3). The pupil demographic of the Trust has significant levels of deprivation and SEND (special educational needs and disability) which is supported by the Trust’s 285 staff. There are circa 600 young people on roll currently.

EAT’s Board is looking to prioritise embedding recent growth and support of new academies on their significant school improvement journeys. The Trust Board is also looking to prioritise branding and marketing to support the Trust’s growth in relation to changes to the Kirklees commissioning arrangements.

The Trust will be undergoing an external review of governance (ERG) in spring 2024 to further develop and strengthen governance. The Trust also carries out annual audits and reviews of its governance to feed into ongoing quality assurance and action planning.

The Trust’s requirements

The EAT Board is looking to recruit up to three trustees. Ideal candidate/s will have experience or skills in one of the following areas: HR, legal and/or education.

The Trust Board is also open to applicants with alternative backgrounds and experience as they are looking to strengthen and add capacity in all areas.

The Trust has a strong track record of providing high-quality education and support to children and schools across Key Stages 1 to 4.

EAT is a Trust that supports some of the most vulnerable children and young people in its communities. Collectively, they provide wide-ranging support and educational opportunities for pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, who are unable to thrive in a mainstream setting. The Trust staff work in partnership with schools, parents / carers and other professionals to support and promote the educational and social inclusion of pupils across Kirklees, Wakefield and Rotherham.

Ethos Academy Trust’s aim is that the Academies, supported by the Trust, will provide an environment which is welcoming, caring, calm, safe and purposeful and which will stretch young people academically, support them pastorally and help them develop socially and emotionally. Ethos Academy Trust Board’s vision is to develop a high performing multi-academy trust that delivers the very best educational experiences for pupils from across the primary and secondary age range.

The Board has a clear focus on raising standards, encouraging innovation and strengthening the ethos, vision and values of the Trust to ensure that we have a positive impact on all our young people. The Board provides effective support and challenge to ensure that we continue to strive for and secure excellence by developing strategic partnerships to improve quality, share best practice and operate effectively and efficiently.

All new Trustees will be supported with onboarding from the Trust including an interactive Governance support handbook, internal and externally delivered training and an experienced Trustee buddy who will support and provide check-ins.

What difference will you make?

Volunteering on an academy trust board is deeply rewarding as it allows you to impact the life chances of young people. Academy trusts support schools to give children a better future. For young people to have the best possible opportunities in later life, it’s vital we have individuals with the right expertise leading schools and holding executive teams accountable. Becoming a trustee is a fantastic opportunity to give back to your local community by strengthening education.

As well as looking for new opportunities to give something back to society, you may be looking for opportunities to build your experience in strategic decision-making at senior level or demonstrate your ability to perform in a non-executive position as part of a portfolio career.

All roles are pro bono

People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Governing boards should represent the communities they serve, as well as wider society. We welcome interest from underrepresented groups to ensure academy trust boards are diverse in background, skillset, and thought.

Diversity is a powerful instrument for effective governance. Trustees are required to make choices that impact the daily lives of children, from school finance all the way through to staff and pupil recruitment. It’s essential that boards possess a broad set of beliefs, experiences, and ideas to inform their final judgements. We believe that true representation at board level enables all children to fulfil their potential.

Southend East Community Academy Trust has a total of six schools within 1.5-mile radius of each other:

• Shoeburyness High School
• Hinguar Community Primary School
• Thorpedene Primary School
• Bournes Green Infant School
• Bournes Green Junior School
• and Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School

All schools were judged 'Good' at their last Ofsted inspections and serve a diverse catchment area, covering different communities and needs. There are some areas of severe deprivation and others of relative affluence. For example, Shoeburyness High has 48% pupil premium - as measure of deprivation - with high numbers of children in care, high numbers of SEND (Special Education Needs and Disability) including c.80 pupils with Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs). SECAT is ambitious to grow further, preferably with the future addition of another secondary school.

All schools are within their budgets and the trust has suitable reserves. The current board has a good mix of expertise and skills, with good diversity in age, gender and ethnicity. This includes two trustees who are parents of children in some of the schools.

Meetings

All trustees tend to join one committee, either Curriculum & Pupil Matters or Finance, Audit & Risk. The board meets four times a year - these meetings have been mainly virtual but there is a clear desire to move to more (if not all) face to face.

Remote access will still be available but likely to become the exception rather than the norm. Meetings held at Trust HQ (SS3 9NP).

The Trust's requirements

The trust is seeking to fill two Trustee vacancies who will be able to allocate 6-8 hours per month.
The first will be someone with a background in education, while the second priority is for HR skills. Ideally, they are looking for keen volunteers who will be interested in committee chair roles as part of longer-term succession planning. The trust has two committees, Curriculum & Pupil Matters and Finance, Audit & Risk. However, this is not an immediate need.

What difference will you make?

Volunteering on an academy trust board is deeply rewarding as it allows you to impact the life chances of young people. Academy trusts support schools to give children a better future. For young people to have the best possible opportunities in later life, it’s vital we have individuals with the right expertise leading schools and holding executive teams accountable.

Becoming a trustee is a fantastic opportunity to give back to your local community by strengthening education. As well as looking for new opportunities to give something back to society, you may be looking for opportunities to build your experience in strategic decision-making at senior level or demonstrate your ability to perform in a non executive position as part of a portfolio career.

All roles are pro bono

People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Governing boards should represent the communities they serve, as well as wider society. We welcome interest from underrepresented groups to ensure academy trust boards are diverse in background, skillset, and thought.

Diversity is a powerful instrument for effective governance. Trustees are required to make choices that impact the daily lives of children, from school finance all the way through to staff and pupil recruitment. It’s essential that boards possess a broad set of beliefs, experiences, and ideas to inform their final judgements. We believe that true representation at board level enables all children to fulfil their potential.

Unleash Your Passion, Volunteer Online with IHF!

Make a difference from anywhere in the world: Join the International Humanity Foundation (IHF) and help us empower marginalized children and communities. We offer flexible online volunteering opportunities in four exciting divisions:

A. Human Resources (HR): Master essential HR skills while supporting our global team. Assist with applications, interviews, calendars, and more.

B. Finance: Gain valuable financial experience while managing funds responsibly. Help us track donations, process grants, and ensure financial stability.

C. Education & Administration: Make a lasting impact on children's lives. Develop curricula, mentor youth, and contribute to various educational projects.

D. Media & PR: Share our stories and amplify our impact. Use your talents in media, graphics, translation, or writing to connect with the world.

Benefits:

• Make a real difference: Contribute to a meaningful cause and change lives.

• Gain valuable skills: Enhance your knowledge and develop new abilities.

• Connect with a global community: Collaborate with passionate volunteers from diverse backgrounds.

• Flexible and rewarding: Volunteer from the comfort of your home on your own schedule.

No matter your experience, you can make a contribution! We welcome individuals with various skills and levels of expertise.

Ready to join us?

Visit our website to learn more and apply:

Together, let's create a brighter future for all!

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about maintaining high standards? Do you have a knack for HR and a commitment to ensuring quality education and training? The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our Quality Control Team!

 About Us

IHF is a global NGO dedicated to providing quality education and support to children and communities in need. Our mission is to make a positive impact through education, volunteerism, and humanitarian efforts.

 Role: Quality Control Team Member (Volunteer)

Responsibilities:

- Monitor and evaluate the quality of training provided to all IHF members.

- Ensure that active members receive comprehensive and effective training.

- Collaborate with the HR team to identify and address training needs and improvements.

- Maintain accurate records of training sessions and assessments.

- Provide feedback and recommendations for enhancing training programs.

Requirements:

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Experience or interest in Human Resources (HR) is a plus.

- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

- Commitment to IHF’s mission and values.

- Ability to dedicate a few hours per week to this volunteer role.

What We Offer:

- A chance to make a meaningful impact on global education and humanitarian efforts.

- Experience in quality control and HR functions within an international NGO.

- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

- A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Join us in our mission to ensure quality training for all IHF members and help us make a difference in the world!

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Together, we can achieve great things.

OVERALL PURPOSE

We are seeking a motivated & experienced Volunteer Recruitment Administrator to join our charity. As a key member of our Human Resources team, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring the acquisition of talented individuals passionate about our mission. Your expertise will contribute to building a dedicated and skilled workforce, enabling us to impact the community positively. This role offers a unique opportunity to utilise your HR recruitment skills for a meaningful cause while gaining valuable experience in the non-profit sector.

You will play a key role in working towards our mission to recruit outstanding individuals who will work with us to transform the lives of disadvantaged women and families living in Wolverhampton.

Key responsibilities for this Volunteer Recruitment Administrator are:

® To act as a point of enquiry for information, advice and support for prospective volunteers.

® To assist in screening, sourcing and shortlisting all CV’s for active vacancies.

® Assist with the recruitment process, including job postings, screening applicants, and coordinating interviews.

® Support the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience.

® Help maintain and update employee records, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

® To provide administrative support to the volunteer coordinator by updating job descriptions, coordinating & setting up interviews.

® To create and maintain documentation and records for recruitment.

® To build positive relationships with relevant stakeholders in order to attract high quality applicants.

® To explore innovative attraction methods to increase awareness of our volunteer programme amongst new audiences, particularly to those who are underrepresented on our programme.

® To follow up volunteer interest and enquiries in a timely manner, encouraging application to an appropriate role.

Person Specification

What you will need as Volunteer Recruitment Administrator:

® A good level of education, strong administration experience along with good IT literacy including Outlook, Word & Excel.

® A background in recruitment would be a huge bonus!

® The ability to prioritise your day, work at a fast pace and meet deadlines.

® Great communication skills

® We have some great technology to support you, so you will need to have a good understanding of systems and MS Office applications

If you have a passion for recruitment this position is for you!

Become a Trustee and make a difference to the lives of Carers across the borough.

We are looking for 2 people to join our board of Trustees and help us achieve our vision of a society where Carers are recognised and valued for their contribution and have choice and control that enables them to care, to stay healthy and to lead fulfilled lives.

Whether you’re an experienced trustee or want to join a board for the first time and have skills to contribute we would love to hear from you. You may have lived experience to bring, have benefitted from the services of Wandsworth Carers Centre, or come with fresh ideas and different perspectives.

Becoming a trustee is a great opportunity to give something back to your local community. You will put your experience to good use whilst learning new skills and gaining insight into how a charity is run. There will be meetings to attend, opportunities to complete tasks with other volunteers and staff at the charity, as well as opportunities to meet new and interesting people at events or activities within the Wandsworth community.

We are particularly looking for people with knowledge or experience of charity finance, fundraising, human resources or Young Carers.