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At Watford & Three Rivers Refugee Partnership, our objective is to provide practical and emotional support, ultimately helping our clients achieve a sustainable position as full members of our society. Many of our clients are destitute, homeless and have no access to assistance from the government. Our mission is to provide access to advice and essential services until statutory services are in place.
Volunteering at the Drop-In centre provides an opportunity for you to help our refugee clients with any issues they might have. We have sessions running every Tuesday between 11am and 1pm at St Mary’s Church, High Street, Watford. The Drop-In provides an opportunity for refugee clients to come and discuss any issues they have and to be listened to by one of our volunteers. Many of our clients are likely to have lived here for a while but an issue or crisis in their lives means that they need to discuss it and seek some help. They may also be in the process of seeking asylum. We can provide advice and sometimes resolve their issue there and then and at other times we refer them to another agency or invite them to come back once their issue has been looked into.
The Drop-In Centre could not function without our team of committed volunteers, and we are always looking for additional help.
Full training given on starting the role as well as regular training sessions and continual support from more experienced volunteers.
Responsibilities:
· Help with filling in forms and interpreting official documents.
· Liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies.
· Referring clients for follow up action by our Case Review Team and linking them with a befriender.
· Referring clients to our partner solicitor who specialises in immigration law and comes to the Drop-In 4th Tuesday of the month.
· Advice on how to access appropriate housing and free food in the area.
· Access to the charity’s other services, such as free English classes.
Requirements:
· Able to attend at least one Tuesday Drop-In a month.
· Complete training as required and attend bi-monthly volunteer support meetings.
Skills:
· An ability to communicate and empathise with people from a variety of backgrounds and needs.
· Basic IT skills.
· Assist clients in accessing essential services such as legal, housing, financial and food.
· Can work well as part of a team.
· Enthusiasm to help refugee clients.
Desirable experience:
· Previous volunteering experience.
· Previous experience working in a people-facing role.
If you are interested in becoming a Drop-In volunteer please apply via Charity Jobs or contact us and a volunteer coordinator will contact you to discuss this further.
Please send CV to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Why We Want You
We are FARA. We have been around for over 30 years and have 40 Charity Shops across London. Our Online business is growing, and we have exciting opportunities for volunteers to join the team and be part of this exciting journey. By volunteering you will be helping not only the work of the charity, but also enhance the team through your knowledge and work. You will help us make sure the items FARA are donated, are valued, and sold on the appropriate online channels so that they find the right home, maximising their sales potential whilst also contributing to a sustainable business model.
The Volunteer Role
The role will be but not limited to:
- Sorting donations
- Researching in your specialist area of interest – books, art, coins, and collectables.
- Supporting the team in daily operations.
- Packing and shipping of sold items.
The Volunteer
- Someone who has a passion for volunteering and wants to donate time to charity.
- Someone who is friendly, approachable and enthusiastic
- Someone who wants to enjoy applying their specialist interest / expertise for a great cause or just wants to become part of a great team of hard-working fun individuals.
What's in it for you
Our online business is run by a friendly, collaborative team where everyone works together. You will gain experience volunteering with a team that supports each other to develop, challenge and celebrate their contributions with FARA. Full training will be provided.
Working times
- Location: FARA Warehouse TW4 6BU
- Online working times: 08:00– 16:00 Monday to Friday.
- As many hours as you want to give, ideally in four-hour slots on set day / days in the week.
RJ4All was originally set up by volunteers, and it would not exist without their involvement and continued support. Therefore, RJ4All recognises their significant contribution. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will be making a big difference, then join us here at RJ4ALL
Who are we?
We are a user-led international institute with a vision of a world that embraces the restorative justice values of power-sharing, fairness, equality, dignity and respect and where power abuse is rooted out. We pursue our vision by using the power of dialogue, education, sports, and art through the ethos of restorative justice.
The Role.
This is a hybrid and flexible postion at RJ4ALL, Rotherhithe Community Centre, Monday- Friday 930am-530pm. Passion and initiative are highly valued to expand our physical community library and e-library. Our e -library is free to use and the public can access it using a computer at our centre for research and studying.
Role description
- catalogue books
- update our e-library
- outreach more books or articles to expand our physical and e-library
What will you be gaining?
- Make a difference
- Be part of a community
- Learn new skills
- Assist with staff at the centre
- Meet new people and make connections
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Volunteer Supporter Care Admin Assistants are required to help with telephone calls to say thank you to donators, sending letters, scanning and uploading files so knowledge of IT would be helpful.
Skills:
- Positive attitude and great people skills.
- Good communication skills both orally and written
- Organisation
- Good listening skills
- Basic IT Knowledge
- Have a calm and approachable manner
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
TRUSTEES REQUIRED!
At TOP UK we know how distressing and overwhelming OCD and phobias can be. Nearly 40 years of experience tells us that both conditions have a hugely negative impact on people’s lives. Fear and anxiety are incredibly unpleasant emotions and to frequently experience these emotions on a large scale is traumatic and debilitating. No one deserves that.
At TOP UK we also know that OCD and phobias are poorly understood, under-funded and stigmatised despite affecting millions of people. OCD and phobia sufferers often tell us how misunderstanding of their conditions leaves them feeling isolated, alone and afraid to seek help. At TOP UK, we believe no one should feel alone in facing their fears
It is an exciting but testing time at TOP UK and we have just launched an ambitious three-year strategy. While we are eager to embark on this new stage of development for our organisation it comes with an acknowledgment that we are working in particularly uncertain and stressful times and there is a greater need to grow our service than ever before. Demand for our service is at an all-time high and continues to grow, currently dramatically outstripping our capacity. Mental health services are at breaking point leaving those with OCD and Phobias often finding it impossible to find help and dealing with debilitating conditions alone.
Meeting this demand will be a challenge, but it is a challenge we are ready and willing to push for but in order to grow and build our organisation we are keen to evolve, enhance and diversify our Board of Trustees
The role is open to those from the public, private and voluntary sectors. You should be someone with a genuine interest in mental health and we are ideally looking for individuals with any of the following experience: Charity Governance; IT & Digital;Marketing, Communications and Brand; Fundraising: Diversity and Inclusion.
TOP UK also particularly welcomes applications from black and minority ethnic candidates and candidates from the LGBTQ+ community as they are currently under represented in our organisation.
All board meetings are virtual and take place every other month.
For further details please click on the attached Trustee Application pack below. Application is by letter and CV, please click on the apply button to submit these.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Ref: V225 | Support Group Volunteer | Maldon
We’re looking for Support Group Volunteers over the age of 18 years old, based at Fullbridge Church, 27 Fullbridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LE.
You’ll be volunteering fortnightly on a Thursday from 10.15am-12.15pm.
As a support group volunteer, you will help with the running of the group. The role is designed to suit the needs of the group, and the skills of people offering support. If you enjoy getting to know your community, working with others and making a real difference then this is the role for you.
The volunteer will be
· A people person, with good listening skills
· A great communicator who enjoys meeting new people
· Good at putting people at ease
· Reliable and organised
· Passionate about supporting people affected by stroke
· IT literate, have good administrative and record keeping skills and be able to follow relevant policies
A DBS check is required for this role.
Interested in this role?
Find out more by downloading the role description for the Support Group Volunteer role.
If you are interested in this role, please complete our application form on our website.
About Us
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles.
If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Become a Volunteer Multimedia Content Developer.
Are you enthusiastic about making a positive impact and using your creative flair to support a worthwhile cause? Mast Cell Action, a dynamic and influential charity committed to raising awareness and driving positive change, is in need of a Volunteer Multimedia Content Developer. Your role will be pivotal in helping us spread our message, raise awareness, and inspire action through compelling videos.
Role Overview:
As a Volunteer Multimedia Content Developer, you'll collaborate with our Volunteer Creative Multimedia & Equality Manager to craft captivating videos that showcase the essence of our organisation. Your creative storytelling skills will captivate audiences, translating intricate ideas into accessible content that resonates with viewers.
Responsibilities:
Utilise your proficient video editing skills to craft high-quality, visually appealing content.
Apply your expertise in camera equipment, lighting, and sound setup for professional video production.
Weave engaging narratives that emotionally connect with viewers and align with our mission.
Employ your exceptional communication skills to effectively convey our message through videos.
Utilise your knowledge of YouTube and social media best practices to maximise video reach and engagement.
Manage your time efficiently to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects concurrently.
Collaborate with fellow volunteers, staff members, and stakeholders to align video content with our objectives.
Uphold strong ethical standards in content creation, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and sensitivity.
Respect confidentiality and the privacy of individuals associated with our charity.
Requirements:
Proficiency in video editing software and techniques.
Demonstrated experience in video production and content creation.
Creative thinking and the ability to transform complex concepts into engaging content.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Familiarity with video platform functionalities and algorithms.
Adaptability to changing priorities and evolving needs.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ethical standards in content creation.
Desirable Skills:
Experience in managing a YouTube channel.
Knowledge of animation and motion graphic techniques.
Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe Photoshop (or equivalents).
Time Commitment: 4-8 hours per week
Benefits:
Opportunity to make a tangible impact by supporting a deserving cause.
Develop and showcase your creative talents.
Gain experience in content creation and video production.
Collaborate with a passionate and diverse team.
If you're excited about contributing your skills to a purposeful cause and being part of a vibrant community of change-makers, we invite you to apply! Please submit your application, including your CV and a portfolio highlighting your past work.
Let's collaborate to create content that ignites change and raises awareness for Mast Cell Action's crucial mission. Join us today and make a meaningful difference!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Can you help with providing a welcoming reception service to visitors and callers to Age UK BRWF's Windsor Street (Bromsgrove) office?
Age UK Bromsgrove, Redditch & Wyre Forest is seeking the support of friendly and organised volunteers at its Windsor Street office to:
- Meet and greet visitors to the office
- Answer the telephone (referring to the appropriate person or taking messages)
- Support members of the team with simple administration tasks (e.g. booking appointments, photocopying, preparing post for mailing, updating databases etc.)
- Have an understanding of the services and support provided by Age UK BRWF and convey this in a positive manner when speaking to people
Personal qualities and experience most suited to this role:
- Friendly and approachable, with good interpersonal and communication skills
- Patient and flexible
- Experience of answering Telephones and using IT
- Able to use their initiative and also be part of a team
- Understands the need for confidentiality
- Willingness to undertake training and work within Age UK BRWF’s guidelines and policies (including Data Protection)
How much time is involved?
- Regular commitment of 3 hours a week (10am-1pm, Monday – Thursday)
What you can expect from us?
- We will make sure that you receive appropriate training for the role and that you have the support of a member of staff. We offer a range of benefits to our volunteers and will also cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
What does RSPCA Mid Norfolk and North Suffolk Branch do?
We are a separately registered charity to the National RSPCA, covering 2,500 square miles of Norfolk and Suffolk and fundraise within these areas. We work with local private boarding establishments and have a network of fosterers who help care for the animals within our Branch. Our primary source of funding is through our seven charity shops in Attleborough, Cromer, Dereham, Norwich, Sheringham and Wymondham.
The animal welfare services that we offer include:
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Rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of animals
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Subsidised neutering and microchipping, financial aid for owned animals and a pet food bank
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Advice and education sessions for schools and local groups.
Our Mission and Values
Our mission is to raise awareness, provide practical support and demonstrate compassion, in order to deliver excellent animal welfare in our Branch area. We have three key values which we uphold:
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Honest
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Passionate
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Progressive
What do RSPCA Branch Trustees do?
RSPCA Branch Trustees are volunteers who shape the work that the Branch does and are collectively responsible for governing and managing the affairs of the Branch.
“Trustees have overall control of a charity and are responsible for making sure it’s doing what it was set up to do.” “They may be known by other titles, such as: directors, board members, governors, committee members” - Charity Commission.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for applications from people from all social and cultural backgrounds, who are passionate about improving animal welfare. It doesn’t matter whether you are an experienced Trustee or not, as Trustee training and induction will be provided.
We have identified gaps in one or more of the following skill areas, shared by our current board of Trustees, so this is our priority in terms of recruiting a new Trustee.
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Business Development
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IT/Digital
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HR
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Marketing and fundraising
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Media
What’s in it for you?
There are lots of benefits to becoming an RSPCA Branch Trustee, including:
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induction and Trustee training
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claiming out of pocket expenses
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the opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing skills
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the ability to use your expertise to improve the wellbeing of animals in your local area and make a real difference to the lives of animals
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access to our learning hub, which contains training materials and courses on a variety of subjects
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the chance to meet like-minded people who share your enthusiasm for animal welfare
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the chance to shape the services in your local area
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volunteering is good for your wellbeing.
To raise awareness, provide practical support and demonstrate compassion in order to deliver excellent animal welfare in our Branch area.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As a Criminal Justice Dependency & Recovery Volunteer, you will work closely with Dependency and Recovery Coordinators to deliver a range of tailored activities to adult males who are on probation.
Assistingin delivering psychosocial interventions which address drug, alcohol addictions and offending behaviour. You will besupporting the person on probation to achieve their goals around their substance misuse and offending behaviour.
As a Change Grow Live volunteer you will join a supportive team and receive comprehensive training, and guidance to help you to develop in the role. This is an exciting opportunity where you will be making a real difference to the lives of others and gain experience of working with the Dependency and Recovery Project, and Prison and Probation field.
Key Activities:
· Support the D&R Coordinator to deliver recovery focused interventions including drug, alcohol and harm minimisation, offending behaviour, consequential thinking and developing positive coping strategies
· Support in key-working and group sessions
· Work in partnership with and build professional relationships with external organisations, e.g. Probation, Prison and Recovery Services
· Build therapeutic relationships with the people we support
· Empower the people we support to achieve their ‘Action Plan’ goals
· Motivate the people we support to engage in recovery activities within Change Grow Live, Probation and the wider community
· Research and signpost the people we support to Asset Based Community Services e.g. food banks, mental health services, housing, mutual aid
· Remind and empower the people we support to attend appointments and groups
· Input data on to IT systems
· Support the D&R Coordinator at events to promote and provide information about the D&R service
· Collect and collate feedback from the people we support using our services
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Chronically Marvellous has grown quickly in the last 6 months, and our Founder Tash needs an administration expert to handle our office tasks.
The Administrator/Secretary will work closely with Tash, managing all behind-the-scenes paperwork and organisation. They will often be working remotely, but location close to Twickenham would be an advantage for visits to head office.
What will you be doing?
Issuing Mobility Aids: You will be keeping accurate records of our inventory, who is assigned stock, and responsible for ensuring that we replace stock when needed.
Customer service: You will be one of the contacts for our service users, whether this be for enquiries, for information about events, or to help with philanthropy.
Governance: We are a CIC with the potential to convert to a CIO, so paperwork within this role may be used to support our application (along with the CEO and trustees support).
Events: You will help us to plan events in the area, including our regular support groups, as well as our one-off fun days and training events.
Secretary: You will be the right-hand-person to Tash, who comes up with brilliant, ambitious ideas 24/7 (sometimes too ambitious!) so you would support her in this, as well as being a voice of reason!
The organisation keeps growing and adapting as we learn what our community needs as well as what we can provide, so this role will inevitably grow and adapt too. We would love to have some on join us who has initiative and can take ownership of certain tasks so that Tash can delegate some from her role.
We would love for the volunteer to be able to check in almost every week day (up to one hour per day) as we get requests often and love to respond as quickly as we can. However, we understand that life happens, and we will consider other schedule options with a great candidate.
All roles at Chronically Marvellous are subject to a DBS check.
Who are we looking for?
Organisation: You will be a very organised person, who can make order out of chaos! At the moment, our records are in good shape, and we would love to keep them that way. We'd love a reliable person who we know will ensure the integrity of the administration side of the organisation, and someone with initiative to say when a process isn't working.
Administration: You will have experience in a supporting administrative role, where you know what to expecting working in an office environment, as well as remotely. Our organisation's staff and volunteers are mostly in London, as well as across the UK and abroad, so being able to liaise in various formats will help you in this role.
Secretarial acumen: You will work very closely with Tash, who's mind runs about 100mph on most days. There will be ad-hoc tasks required, but within the remit of an administrator.
Fundraising: This role is not a fundraising one, however, every person involved with Chronically Marvellous is expected to assist with fundraising in some way. This could mean sharing social media posts for crowdfunding, attending our fundraising events and helping out, or by directly helping our fundraising team, if that's something you are interested in.
This is a voluntary position, so we recognise that any time given to us by a volunteer is precious, and for that we are incredibly grateful.
What difference will you make?
Chronically Marvellous is motivated by making a difference to the lives of people with chronic illnesses. Firstly, this role will greatly help our Founder to have less weight on her shoulders, so that she can focus on partnerships and truly getting to know the community. It will allow us to rely on an individual to keep our records in order, as well as an additional person who can make suggestions on how to improve our organisation. There are always plenty of new services we can provide, so you'll perhaps be able to shed some light on what works and what doesn't.
Please send us your CV and a short statement about why you are interested in Chronically Marvellous, and what experience you have for the role.
After shortlisting, we will contact potential candidates to offer a Zoom call with the Directors.
We believe in the power of community and are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those living with chronic illnesses.
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Do you have a passion for organising social groups and meeting new people? Want a flexible voluntary role that allows you to make a difference to peoples’ lives? Then read on!
NWR is a membership organisation for women that has been bringing women together for over 60 years. We have over 300 groups across the country who meet for informal chats and discussions. Women of all ages are welcome to join.
What will you do?
Following the success of the new groups in Hertfordshire, we are recruiting volunteers across the country to set up new NWR groups in their area. These NWR groups will meet monthly in a local pub or bar with a set theme – this theme acts as an icebreaker and ensures that no two meetings feel the same! Themes could cover a wide range of topics and are designed to be light-hearted and an opener for conversations that could lead anywhere (and usually do!).
We hear from many members about how much joy NWR membership has brought to their lives; the friendships forged, companionship and wide-ranging conversations held. We want to reach more women to give them this opportunity.
Your role would be to run the group: promote it, schedule and run the meetings and respond to enquiries.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for volunteers who enjoy meeting and talking to new people, are familiar with using social media and have excellent administration and IT skills. In a nutshell, we’re looking for a “people person” who is comfortable with a spreadsheet and social media!
What will we provide?
We will provide training and support from staff who have experience of setting up and running a group as well as templates and promotional material for you to use. You would also be part of a friendly network of other volunteers.
The amount of time spent on the role will vary from week to week. It is estimated that the role will require 5-10 hours a month, which includes time spent at your meetings.
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The purpose of the role of Lifelites’ Honorary Secretary will be to create and maintain registers to enable the Trustees to review and update governance, statutory, and regulatory policies and reports, and to file them with external agencies as required. In addition, the role will support Lifelites’ Board of Trustees and Committee meetings, including the preparation of agendas, papers and minute taking.
About you
You are an experienced administrator or company secretary with a highly organised attitude, excellent attention to detail and strong IT skills. You will be passionate about Lifelites’ mission and keen to develop good governance within the charity.
Status
The Honorary Secretary will be a volunteer and not a Trustee. They will have no responsibility for deciding the content of policies and reports but may advise the Trustees on the basis of their knowledge and expertise.
Key responsibilities
- To create registers of all the charity’s governance, statutory, and regulatory policies, procedures, reports, and other documents as and when required.
- To create and oversee a rolling schedule of periodic reviews for each document.
- To inform the Chair, Board of Trustees and Senior Management Team of any changes in governance, legal, statutory, and regulatory and compliance requirements.
- To prepare draft agendas and papers for Board meetings with support from the Chair and CEO.
- To attend Board and Committee meetings, to take minutes and actions and provide relevant advice when required.
- To circulate agendas, papers and minutes of Board and Committee meetings.
- To file statutory and regulatory reports when approved by the Trustees.
Person Specification
- Strong track record and knowledge of charity “good governance”, and statutory and regulatory standards and requirements.
- Willingness and availability to attend a minimum of 4 half day in person Board Meetings and 12 mostly online Committee meetings (2 hours each) per year.
- Flexible and practical approach to work and willingness to travel to meetings (expenses reimbursed).
- Experience of interacting with virtual meeting platforms and other digital communication channels.
- Experience of drafting documents and minute taking.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to be flexible and work independently.
- Exceptional administrative skills, highly organised and good attention to detail.
- Able to anticipate issues and bring them to the attention of others.
- Skilled use of MS Office and cloud applications.
- Strong written English and experience of drafting documents and taking minutes.
- Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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WHEAT Mentor Support Trust
WHEAT Mentor Support Trust is dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals and communities through a range of mentoring, befriending, and community-building activities.
These activities include:
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The trust runs mentorship workshops, provides training, research, and consultancy services.
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It provides one-to-one mentoring and befriending support to refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, and other vulnerable adults with different needs.
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Children's activities: For children and young people, the trust provides coaching in basketball and table tennis, teaches dance, art, gardening, and promotes healthy eating & environmental awareness.
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Community impact: The mentoring program aims to create a strong and cohesive society by bringing people of diverse professional and cultural backgrounds together. Additionally, the children's program intends to bridge the intergenerational gap by bringing families together.
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Assistance to organisations: The trust also assists organisations that support vulnerable individuals/groups through research, consultancy, training, fundraising, and in setting up their own mentoring schemes.
Wheat Mentor Support Trust is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Social Media role to join our team!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the world?
Do you love connecting with people and spreading meaningful messages?
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Volunteer Social Media Ambassadors. In this role, you will have the chance to use your creativity and communication skills to promote our cause and engage with our online community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create engaging content for our social media platforms
- Share inspiring stories and updates about our organisation
- Interact with followers and supporters to build a strong online community
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop impactful social media campaigns
Benefits:
- Gain valuable experience in social media management
- Showcase your creativity and communication skills
- Make a meaningful difference by spreading awareness about our cause
- Join a supportive and passionate team of like-minded individuals
Requirements:
- Passion for our cause and a desire to make a positive impact
- Strong communication, creative and writing skills
- Graphic design / illustration skills
- Familiarity with popular social media platforms
- Ability to commit a few hours each week to the role
If you're ready to use your social media skills for a great cause and be part of an inspiring community, we would love to have you on board!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Action Village India
Action Village India (AVI) is a small, UK-based charity that fundraises for Indian NGO partners to deliver programmes that will best assist the poorest and most marginalised sections of communities in rural India. AVI supports campaigns for social justice and equality on Gandhian principles of nonviolence.
You will be working hand-in-hand with a small and very agile team in the London office and as such the internship will be a fantastic opportunity to ground yourself in the basics of charity day-to-day administration, communication and event fundraising.
Working Information:
Location: London – Dalston Junction
Hours: 2 days per week plus attendance at WOMAD Festival 24-29th July 2024
Duration: 8-10 weeks. Internship to start early June (negotiable) and ending in the first week of August.
Starting date: 5th June 2024
Job Purpose:
This internship will focus on developing an exhibition for WOMAD festival that highlights the work on Action Village India, and support the team during the weekend of WOMAD festival.
The biggest fundraising event we hold every year is Madras Café, held at Womad Festival at the end of July. Madras Café began its life as a Chai and leaflet stall over 30 years ago to help educate people about Action Village India and the difficulties people in rural India faced; today it is an established festival institution serving delicious Indian food to over 4000 people over three days. The Action Village India team holds a stall in the Madras Café tent selling ethical products made in India, showcasing our exhibition, and informing people about Action Village India. In the run up to the festival you will work on the development of the exhibition. During the festival you will be working with the Events Intern and staff to ensure a successful running of the stall and the exhibition. You will need to be available in the set up and weekend of the festival – 24-29th July 2024.
Main duties and responsibilities:
1. WOMAD Exhibition Support
§ Attend meetings on the planning of the exhibition
§ Research into the theme of the exhibition
§ Support with preparing, designing, creating and installing the exhibition
2. Event Management
§ Support with event management as and when required
§ Work with AVI staff, trustees and volunteers at Womad Festival 24-29th July 2024
3. Office Support
- Helping with the day to day running of the office, including communication with enquirers and supporters and the online gift shop
- Assisting with the production and printing of leaflets, appeals and fundraising materials
- Assisting with the distribution of mailings; appeals, newsletter and membership
- Creating content for various social media platforms
4. General Responsibilities
§ Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices
- Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace
- Keep confidential any personal, private, or sensitive information
- Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post
- Get involved and pitch in where help is needed
Person Specification
§ Excellent communication skills face to face, on the phone and by email.
§ Ability to work alone and use own initiative to develop systems, deal with practical situations as they arise
§ IT skills and experience at a level that support email, database, social media and use of spreadsheets and graphic design skills such as for our newsletters (desirable)
§ Ability to stay focused and efficient in the face of changing priorities, and to deliver work in a timely manner
§ Commitment to the values and ethos of AVI
§ Ability to work well in a team with a flexible approach
§ An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
§ Keen interest in international development, events and fundraising
§ Proactive, creative and enthusiastic
§ Desire to learn, develop and advance personal career prospects
§ Knowledge of rural development in India (desirable)
Terms of Internship:
This is a voluntary position. Action Village India will cover travel expenses (from within London) to the office in Dalston and lunch costs for days worked in the office (up to £10 a day – if travel costs are higher, this can be discussed). All expenses must be itemised, and receipts provided. The cost of your Womad ticket and travel will be covered.
Accessibility:
We would like to offer our sincere regrets that due to the location of our office this position isn’t suitable for anyone with additional accessibility needs. The Action Village India is on the second floor with a narrow staircase and no lift. If this situation changes in the future, we will update the information to our vacancies.
If you have accessibility requirements and are still interested in an internship with Action Village India please get in touch for a chat. We are open to discussing a full Work From Home internship if at all possible.
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