International Volunteers Volunteer Roles in Liverpool, Merseyside
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:
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Make a real difference: Contribute to a meaningful cause and change lives.
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Gain valuable skills: Enhance your knowledge and develop new abilities.
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Connect with a global community: Collaborate with passionate volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
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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
Together, let's create a brighter future for all!
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ONLINE VOLUNTEER/GLD
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.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
At Home HR Volunteer
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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Ignite Young Minds Globally: Volunteer as an At-Home Educator with IHF!
Make a lasting impact on children's lives, no matter your experience!
The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking passionate teachers, administrators, and aspiring educators to join our At-Home Education team. You'll connect with isolated children around the world through online mentoring and teaching opportunities.
What you'll do:
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Mentor youth and teens: Provide guidance, support, and encouragement to young people from diverse backgrounds.
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Teach engaging classes: Develop and deliver online lessons aligned with our curriculum (training provided!).
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Contribute to curriculum development: Share your expertise and help us create impactful learning materials.
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Connect with a global community: Collaborate with passionate volunteers from all over the world.
Who we're looking for:
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Educators (of all experience levels!): Teachers, administrators, and education enthusiasts welcome!
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Passionate about children and their education: A desire to make a positive difference is key.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills: Build meaningful relationships with your students.
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Flexible and committed: Contribute 1-2 hours per month or week on a long-term basis.
Benefits
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Make a real difference: Help children overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
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Develop valuable skills: Hone your teaching, mentoring, and online communication skills.
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Connect with a global community: Join a network of passionate volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
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Flexible and rewarding experience: Volunteer from the comfort of your own home on your own schedule.
Ready to answer the call?
Visit our website today
Together, let's empower future generations!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Unleash Your HR Skills & Help Children Thrive Globally: Volunteer with IHF!
Do you want to make a difference while developing valuable HR skills? Join the International Humanity Foundation's online Human Resources team and support our mission to educate and empower marginalized children worldwide.
Choose your adventure! We offer diverse teams within HR, allowing you to explore and learn:
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Application Processing & Background Checks: Become the "door to IHF," reviewing applications and setting up interviews.
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Applicant Interviews: Hone your communication and interviewing skills while gaining insights into diverse cultures.
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IHF Global Calendar & Time Management: Master the art of global scheduling and time management.
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Member Services: Applicant Team Placement & Training: Learn best practices in volunteer training and motivation.
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Leadership Training and Management: Develop valuable leadership skills to facilitate diverse teams.
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Online Outreach: Expand your network and learn how to connect with global talent effectively.
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University Relations: Collaborate with universities to recruit passionate volunteers.
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Networking Team: Connect with other inspiring organizations making a positive impact.
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Travel Industry, Eco Tourism & Applicants: Tickets, Visa Coordination: Learn the "ins and outs" of travel logistics for volunteers.
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MOUs, Contracts: Gain Einblick into volunteer onboarding and contract management.
Benefits:
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Gain practical HR skills applicable to any career path.
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Contribute to a meaningful cause impacting children's lives.
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Connect with a global community of passionate volunteers.
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Enhance your CV and social media & public relations skills.
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Work remotely with flexible hours.
Ready to start your HR journey with IHF?
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Visit our Website
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Upload your CV.
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Our team will reach out within 24 hours.
Join us and make a difference, one skill at a time!
At Home HR Volunteer
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.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
IHF Website Design and IT Volunteer
Make a difference in the lives of children around the world!
The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking passionate volunteers to join our Website Design and IT team. As a volunteer, you will play a vital role in helping us to:
Educate marginalized children in Indonesia, Kenya, and Thailand.
Provide safe homes for children in need.
Empower adults to start their own non-profits.
What you will do:
Assist our Website & Media Teams in visual editing of content for social media platforms and website design.
Collaborate with volunteers from around the world on website and marketing materials.
Use your creativity and skills to help us share our story and make a difference.
Why volunteer with IHF?
Make a real impact in the lives of children and families.
Gain valuable experience in website design and IT.
Join a global network of passionate volunteers.
Work with a flexible schedule from the comfort of your own home.
Who we are looking for:
Individuals with a passion for visual communication and design.
Proficiency in Google Suite applications.
A deep empathy for impoverished children and their communities.
A commitment to our core values.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Choice International is a non-profit organisation promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the UK and overseas. It researches, develops and implements development projects for disabled people and other disadvantaged people in the UK and overseas.
We are seeking a Fundraising Volunteer to support with writing funding proposals, completing funding applications to trusts and foundations as well as contacting corporates for sponsorship for events and one-off projects. You will work form our office based in East London to support with raising funds for our events and organisation in the long term.
Your Key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with researching and approaching corporate entities, national and international, for event sponsorships, partnerships, Charity of the Year partnerships, and donations from corporate foundations
- Assisting with writing and delivering compelling presentations and proposals for funding to trusts, foundations and other institutes
- Writing emails and speaking with potential partners over the phone about the work of Choice with the aim of securing funds for the organisation.
You will have the following skills and experience:
- A good level of written and oral communication
- Experience of writing funding proposals and working in fundraising would be an advantage
- Knowledge of corporate fundraising techniques including Charity of the Year, sponsorship, donations, marketing would be an advantage
- An ability to present and engage potential partners/sponsors in a compelling way
We are seeking a motivated and talented volunteer to support us in this role.
Working in a small team, you will be supporting Choice Directors, and will have responsibility for corporate, major donor and other fundraising. You will get involved with some of the largest grant funders in the UK, including the Big Lottery, Comic Relief, London Council and others.
The ideal candidate must have good written communication skills, with experience of writing funding proposals, as well as being motivated to develop a career in fundraising for a good cause.
Further, you should be able to work under your own initiative. We provide a wide array of training, development and guidance for our volunteers. Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to support development projects to improve the quality of life of marginalised people.If you are passionate about equality, diversity and international development and keen to gain valuable, hands-on experience, then we would like to hear from you.Please note that this is a voluntary, unpaid position, with a possibility of contributing to the cost of travel from your home to our office.
Please note due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all applicants, hence only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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We are seeking Social Media Volunteers to assist our Social Media Marketing Team in creating and distributing engaging content on Hidayah’s social media platforms. Social media is integral to connecting with the Hidayah community, growing our organisational reach and promoting events such as our Queer Book Club, in-house research and educational resources for Ramadan.
We also use our social media platforms to post adverts for volunteers, promote Hidayah’s membership, respond to world news via solidarity statements and signpost LGBTQI+ Muslims to a range of national and international support.
You do not need to be LGBTQI+ or Muslim to be able to carry out this role. However, it is important to have a broad knowledge and understanding of these areas to be able to genuinely engage with the specific audience that follows Hidayah’s social media platforms.
What are the key responsibilities of this role?
Our Social Media Volunteers have a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Creating and editing content to distribute across Hidayah’s social media platforms e.g. TikTok and Instagram
- Communicating with other volunteers and the Social Media Marketing Trustee on feedback, suggestions and issues
- Carrying out independent research to obtain quality content and sharing relevant information on Hidayah’s platforms
- Actively engage with people following us on social media
- Promoting events and projects as and when appropriate
- Administration; monitoring inboxes, responding to messages and comments, signposting to the relevant emails, archiving out of date posts
What do we expect from a Social Media Volunteer?
Skills:
- Competency in social media channels (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn).
- Experience using and generating content for TikTok
- Filming competency desirable but not essential
- Knowledge of Hootsuite desirable but not essential
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the community
- Understand the importance of confidentiality and behave with professionalism
Personality:
- Strong commitment to advocating for the rights and well-being of LGBTQIA+ Muslim individuals
- A willingness to learn
- A self-starter who is proactive and inquisitive
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
- Passion for Hidayah’s cause
- Reliable with good organisational skills
- A creative and inquisitive thinker
All volunteers are expected to join Hidayah’s Membership and Hidayah Discord server, read all Hidayah policies read, understand and agree with the constitution of Hidayah (available on our website).
Please ensure you do not have a conflict of interest with your current role and check this prior to applying for this role.
How much commitment is required?
The hours are flexible around your schedule, but typically we envisage this role taking up to 4 hours a week. Monthly catch ups are organised with the Social Media Marketing Trustee to assess workload and availability.
What benefits do I get from this role?
Volunteering with Hidayah brings a range of a benefits such as:
- Contributing to Hidayah’s cause, making a different to LGBTQI+ Muslims
- Supporting vulnerable communities
- Connecting with like-minded, passionate people
- Experience working in community events
- Development of professional networking skills
- A warm and approachable Board member to support you throughout your volunteering journey
- A reference for your CV
Our mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking experts and learners in Fundraising & Grant Writing.
Volunteer Globally from your home. Whether an hour a month or an hour a day, whether experienced or new; your help is needed. Meet many people from diverse cultures and socio- economic backgrounds globally, while helping children seeking a brighter future.
The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is an award winning International Non- profit, founded and active since 2001. Our two-fold mission is to
(1) Educate impoverished children, while activating their highest potential and nurturing healthy, loving communities around them.
(2) Educating global citizens through real life experiences, online and in person, about the realities of impoverished communities, practical skills in aiding needed efforts, and the value of other cultures.
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Overview
Join the International Humanity Foundation (IHF), a 501(c)(3) International Non-profit dedicated to activating the highest potential of marginalized children and fostering communities globally. For over two decades, we've pursued our dual mission of educating children while providing real-life experiences to global citizens. IHF believes in transcending political and religious differences for the happiness of the world's children, ensuring a brighter tomorrow.
Our Unique Approach
IHF operates with absolute transparency, relying on the unwavering dedication of our unpaid volunteers worldwide. We offer children and adults opportunities to learn and practice leadership skills in a safe and nurturing environment.
Benefits
As an At-Home Teacher Volunteer, you're not just making a difference in children's lives; you're becoming part of a global network of IHF volunteers. Enhance your CV with practical experience working in an international organization that celebrates diverse cultures and norms.
Eligibility
We're seeking individuals with a passion for multi-cultural education and 'out-of-the-box' creativity. Commit a minimum of 2-4 hours per month to contribute to our mission. Whether you're proficient in Math, Science, Computer skills, or English, or if you can provide mentorship to children and teens in need of a friend, IHF welcomes your unique skills.
How to Apply
Ready to make a meaningful impact? Visit our website to fill out the volunteer application form.
Join IHF - Where Passion Meets Purpose!
Be a part of IHF's legacy of transforming lives through education. Your commitment can empower children and communities, providing a voice to the voiceless. Apply now and embark on a journey of global impact!
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Social Media experts and enthusiasts needed. If you enjoy the positive impact social media can have in our world, and want to help improve it: We need you! 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.
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 Media Division we are seeking Volunteers with an expertise or a love for social media in all its platforms and aspects. Whether as a social media tech, researcher, graphic designer, manager, YouTuber, editor or writer. You will be working with volunteers from a variety of countries, cultures and backgrounds, Learning from each other what works best in their communities and countries.
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.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals (IAPWA) was founded in 2009 and aims to provide protection and improve the welfare of animals in need. Our first project is based in Borneo, where we provide a lifeline to thousands of dogs and cats every year in need of veterinary care and support. Our companion animal programmes have since developed in other countries, including Romania and Penang Island, as well as support programmes to help other species.
We have recently relaunched our Auctions for Animals online fundraising events and are searching for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team to help source donations. Ideally our volunteers will have some experience in generating donations/prizes for events, or will be happy to spread the word within your local community and collect new or preloved donations for us.
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Identifying suitable avenues for donations, creating and building relationships with our supporters and donors and helping to promote IAPWA within your local community.
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Assisting with the running of our monthly auction events via our Auctions For Animals Facebook Group.
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Packing and Posting sold items.
Ideally you will;
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Enjoy promoting our charity within the community and help to generate a regular stream of donations.
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Experience of using Google Docs/Sheets or willingness to learn.
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Be able to work independently and use your own initiative.
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Offer 1-3 hours per week (hours can be fully flexible)
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A passion to help raise funds for animals in our care
What we can offer you;
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Training and support from our Retail Manager and our Auction Team
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An opportunity to build your CV skills and develop your knowledge and experience.
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A chance to help increase the awareness of the important work we do at IAPWA.
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A fully flexible role that can fit around your schedule via remote working.
IAPWA (International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals) is a UK registered charity dedicated to creating a better future for animals in need
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Have you ever wanted to direct an international or local nonprofit (charity) organization or start one of your own? For over twenty years, INTERNATIONAL HUMANITY FOUNDATION (IHF) has been teaching its volunteers these skills:
• Project Development: Assessing community and individual needs for challenged populations.
• Human Resources: Global Volunteer and Team management, motivation & recruitment.
•ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT: Creating the teams and action units needed to address problems and follow up commitments, while tracking the needed qualitative and quantitative data.
IHF gives you an opportunity to learn some or all of these skills, working online (or in person) with volunteers from around the world and the children and populations we serve.
IHF is a unique organization providing a safe place to practice global leadership skills while helping others. As with learning the violin: practicing leadership is essential, not just reading about it.
We offer ONLINE GLD & AT-CENTER GLD certificates.
The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is an International Non- profit, founded and active in California and Globally since 2001.
Our two-fold mission is:
(1) Educating impoverished children, while activating their highest potential and nurturing healthy, loving communities around them.
(2) Educating global citizens online and in person, about the realities of impoverished communities, while learning the value of local cultures and practicing these skills in aiding needed efforts through experience.
IHF has centers in Jakarta Java, Medan Sumatra, Bali Indonesia, Nakuru Kenya. (COVID has mandated a Waiting list for Nice, France, Chiang Rai Thailand and La Quinta California).
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Join Irise’s Board of Trustees as our Finance Lead, part of a vibrant global community building a world where a female body is not a disadvantage.
“I learn so much from being a trustee of Irise. I learn about different kinds of leadership, we strive to practice our values, we are collaborative, and we support each other. Being part of such a great team and network of volunteers and advocates is a real bonus.”
Irise International is an award-winning global leader in period equality programming and advocacy, building a world where a female body is not a disadvantage through bringing together young people with firsthand experience of menstrual challenges to create change in their own communities and wider society. We work in the UK and East Africa, in partnership with our sister organisation Irise Institute East Africa and advocate together globally for the changes our community want to see. We’re powered by our community, driven by evidence and committee to feminist leadership. Read more about our shared purpose and values in our Global Strategic Framework.
We were founded in 2014 in response to girls’ voices calling for their menstrual needs to be acknowledged and met. Almost a decade later, our small and agile team has directly supported over 100,000 young people to overcome period inequality, enabled 287 organisations to address period inequality in their work and boasts a community of over 174 groups and community organisations across the contexts where work. We’ve won a global award, sat on a UK government taskforce and been named one of the most effective organisations tackling this issue.
Our current UK Board has 7 committed trustees who are committed to working in a way which is inclusive, welcoming, collaborative, transparent, and reflective. We were shortlisted for a UK Charity Governance Award in 2020 for our approach to Diversity and Inclusion and we are on a continual journey to create spaces where diverse people can find community and a sense of belonging- we invite everyone who joins our community to help us do this better.
Who are we looking for? We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Trustee - Finance Lead, with specific skills and expertise in small charity financial management, who can guide the Irise community through the next phase of our journey. With cuts to funding for girls’ education in the Global South and rising levels of period poverty in the UK, Irise is needed more than ever before and we want to deliver ambitious plans for transformative change, led by the people and communities who need it most.
What difference will you make? As a member of the Board, you will be willing and able to:
- Ask powerful questions
- Respectfully challenge yourself and others
- Collaborate with other Board members, Irise staff, volunteers, and external contacts
- Scrutinize Board documents and papers
- Participate in discussions and share accurate information
- Provide advice and guidance (based on individual specific expertise and experience) on strategy, projects and initiatives.
As Finance Lead, alongside the Treasurer, you will maintain an overview of the Charity's financial position and of the conduct of its financial affairs such that they can and do give well grounded advice to the Board of Trustees and CEO.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively participate as a key member of the Board of Trustees.
- Support the development of the annual budget and future trajectories in line with the aspirations of the Irise’s strategic plan and fundraising strategy.
- Advise on all financial matters, including regulatory compliance.
- Oversee the development and observation of financial policies.
- Keep the Board of Trustees regularly informed of key financial events, trends, concerns and assessment of fiscal health in addition to completing financial reporting in a timely fashion, making these reports available to the Board within reason.
- Have oversight of all financial transactions including monitoring developed systems for keeping cash flow manageable and efficient.
- Advise fellow Trustees on a regular basis of the financial status of the charity and where necessary recommend action.
- Arrange the compilation and agreement of Irise’s annual report, including the annual review of accounts by the independent examiner.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will have sound financial knowledge and the time needed to comprehensively fulfil the role:
- Competent and experienced in handling finances, ideally within small charities (formal accountancy qualification preferred).
- Good understanding of the charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)
- An understanding of the voluntary sector and previous experience as a Trustee
In addition, all trustees are required to fulfill the following duties as outlined by the Charity Commission.
Before you apply, please consider:
Time Commitment: The Board meet at least every 3 months. All of our core Board meetings are held virtually on weekday evenings lasting approximately 1.5 hours. Board papers are circulated 1-week prior to each meeting to enable plenty of time to read through and ask questions prior to the meeting. In between Board meetings you may be invited to provide additional ad-hoc input such as providing insights via email or taking responsibility for researching and writing Board papers on particular issues. We also have 1-2 in-person meetings per year; where possible, we strive for hybrid access to enable inclusion of those people unable to attend in-person events. Trustees are also encouraged to participate in online and in-person events with our wider networks and supporters from the UK and East Africa, and to support our youth leadership initiatives, for example we ask one of our trustees to provide mentorship to our Empower Period Committee. In total, you can expect to spend an average of 1-2 hours per week on activities and meetings related to the role. The role is meant to be compatible with a full time job and caring responsibilities, and we always aim for trustee input to be as flexible and time efficient as possible. We are always open to new ideas to make our Board as accessible as possible.
Term: Trustees serve a mutually agreed term, usually of at least 3 years, as agreed by the trustee and the board depending on the needs and desires of the organisation and the individual trustee. As a Board we engage in a continuous cycle of reflection, and each year our Chair meets with each board member, one to one, to review and reflect.
Expenses: Trustees shall be reimbursed whenever possible for all reasonable traveling, subsistence and other expenses incurred in connection with their attendance at meetings or in carrying out any other duties or responsibilities of the role, but otherwise shall not be paid a remuneration.
How to apply
Please share a bit about who you are, your previous experiences and a short explanation of why you would like to become a trustee of Irise International with our Chair, Linda Baines. You can share a CV, your Linked In profile, a personal website or any other relevant materials that tell us a bit more about who you are and what experiences you’ve had. Please don’t feel that you have to prepare something specially for us.
You’re also welcome to share your explanation of why you’re interested in joining the board in a format that works for you e.g. a short cover letter or a video recorded on your phone. If you have questions about the role, need any help or support to apply or would like to discuss the opportunity in more detail please get in touch to arrange a time for a phone/video call. We’ll arrange a conversation with some of our existing board members to explore with you whether we’ll be a good match. The deadline for applications is 10th July 2024.
fWe’ll also reach out to people as they get in touch with us to explore compatibility. Don’t worry if you miss the deadline - we do also consider expressions of interest in joining our board on an ongoing basis.