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Youth Helpers work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units, by supporting our Youth Leaders to deliver a sessions across our range of programmes. In this role, you'll support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Helpers also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.
You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.
Pursuing the role
Expected to undergo a DBS check & e-learning modules. To progress to a Youth Leader, a candidate would be expected to undergo Safeguarding Level 2, Fundamentals, Principles and First Aid for Youth Leaders. They may also wish to undergo Day Warrant training, but these aren't a requirement.
Candidates will be interviewed as they apply until the vacancy is filled - so we encourage candidates to submit applications early.
If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:
- Welcome Event (Induction) - 10/02/2025 - 13/04/2025
Interviews will be conducted as applications are received please.
To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:
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Children of Voices is a hugely respected charitable organisation helping to improve the lives of young people and their families through genuine care, love, and support.
We are currently seeking a volunteer Personal Assistant/Office Manager. This role is ideal for an individual with experience as a P.A./Manager looking to work within the charity sector.
Responsibilities typically include:
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Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries: (email/calendar management and phone calls, managing diaries
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Typing, compiling, and preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence.
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Miscellaneous tasks to support the CEO which will vary according to projects and tasks but could include fundraising, event planning, social media, community outreach, press & PR.
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Managing databases and filing systems.
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Implementing and maintaining procedures/policies & administrative systems
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Forming a relationship with our clients as they are part of the community.
Essential skills for this role are:
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Organisation skills: The ability to prioritise tasks, manage time, and keep track of deadlines is crucial.
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Communication skills: should be able to communicate effectively in writing.
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Attention to detail: the ability to pick up on small details can prevent costly mistakes from occurring.
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Problem-solving skills: the ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause. The organisation has a warm and friendly atmosphere and will be extremely rewarding for the candidate.
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YES is a registered charity supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and
young people in the Wycombe district. We are seeking a Trustee with legal expertise
to join our Board and help ensure strong governance, regulatory compliance, and
effective risk management.
This voluntary role offers the opportunity to use your knowledge to make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives.
About the Role
As a Trustee, you will share collective responsibility with your Board colleagues for the
governance and strategic direction of YES. As our Trustee with legal expertise, you will:
• Provide Board-level oversight on legal and regulatory matters
• Support the identification and management of legal risk
• Review key contracts, agreements, and governance documentation
• Advise the Board on relevant legal and policy developments
This is not a legal counsel role, but a strategic governance position. External legal advice will be sought where required.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
• Has appropriate qualifications or substantial experience
• Understands (or is willing to learn) charity governance and regulation
• Can provide constructive challenge and clear advice to a Board
• Is committed to improving mental health outcomes for children and young people
We particularly welcome applications from people with diverse lived experience, including LGBTQ+ communities, global majority backgrounds, and lived experience of mental health challenges.
YES believes that all young people should have access to the mental health support they need, whenever they need it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join the International Humanity Foundation (IHF) - Writing & Editing Team!
✍ Craft Stories That Matter! Join the IHF Writing & Editing Team✍
Are you passionate about storytelling and humanitarian causes? The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for talented writers and editors to join our Writing & Editing Team remotely . Use your skills to create impactful content that spreads awareness, inspires support, and sheds light on important global issues.
What You’ll Do:
- Produce Meaningful Content: Write and edit articles, blog posts, and press releases that bring IHF’s work to life and connect with audiences.
- Raise Awareness: Develop stories that highlight the challenges facing underserved communities and showcase IHF’s efforts to bring about change.
- Inspire Support: Craft compelling narratives that motivate individuals to join our mission, volunteer, and contribute.
Why Join IHF?
- Global Storytelling: Make a difference by giving a voice to those who need it most and promoting IHF’s life-changing projects.
- Portfolio Growth: Gain experience and expand your portfolio with real-world, impactful humanitarian content.
- Work Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom of creating from anywhere, working around your schedule.
Requirements:
- Strong writing and editing abilities, with a knack for crafting compelling narratives.
- Background in journalism, content creation, or communications is advantageous.
- Independence, creativity, and a passion for humanitarian storytelling.
Help Us Amplify Our Mission – Join IHF’s Writing & Editing Team and use your talent to drive awareness and inspire action for communities worldwide.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The VP's role is to aid the president with all of their responsibilities in overseeing the chapter. VP might help run the chapter and become responsible for some activities. Helping to coordinate their committee to ensure that all of the needs of the charity are met and the law, constitution and handbook are not broken.
This role is important in order to have a smooth running chapter, so that the magic of our visits are at their full potential! We are searching for a enthusiastic and hard working volunteer to support the President in Newcastle!
* To bring children's dreams to life * To provide a professional service * To bring fun to both children and volunteers



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join a high-performing and forward-looking governing board to play a vital role in shaping the future direction of Farnborough College of Technology.
Applications close: 9 a.m. Monday 2nd March 2026
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire
About Farnborough College of Technology
Based in Hampshire, Farnborough College of Technology (FCoT) focuses on providing industry-relevant education and training for school leavers and adults, aiming to equip them with skills for employment through A Levels, T Levels, Apprenticeships, Degrees and vocational courses.
With a key emphasis and commitment to student success, community engagement and technical excellence, the College matches modern facilities, high-quality education and experienced staff to prepare all learners for their future careers, supporting local industry needs, which aligns with employer demands and supports local economic growth.
Farnborough College of Technology is recognised for its empowering outcomes, dynamic training facilities and industry-experienced teachers, offering a wide range of courses for both school leavers and adults.
Farnborough College of Technology is more than just an educational institution; it’s a place where creativity, innovation and career growth flourish. With an aim to make an impact, inspire and develop the next generation of professionals, equipping them with the skills they need to thrive in their careers. It’s a place that excels in creating the best learning environments, delivering the highest quality of education and work experiences.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing and forward-looking governing board and to play a vital role in shaping the future direction of Farnborough College of Technology.
As a Governor, you will help guide the College during a period of growth and momentum, supporting our ambition to deliver outstanding, relevant and impactful education for students across our local and wider communities.
As a collective, the governing board is responsible for overseeing the quality of the services the College provides to students and the local community. This includes approving and monitoring the College’s annual budget and ensuring strong governance, accountability and strategic direction.
Our Board brings together people from a wide range of professional backgrounds, offering valuable industry, sector and specialist expertise. New Governors are expected to become members of the governing board and to serve on at least one committee, aligned with their skills, experience and interests.
In addition to attending scheduled meetings throughout the year, Governors are encouraged to engage fully with the College. This includes opportunities to work alongside senior leaders, visit our campuses and meet students, apprentices and staff across different departments, helping Governors gain first-hand insight into the College community.
Who we are looking for
Farnborough College of Technology is seeking Governors who are passionate about education and motivated to support our continued success for the benefit of students, employers and the wider community.
We are particularly interested in applications from experienced financial professionals, including individuals with strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to oversee financial performance and ensure long-term financial sustainability. Candidates may come from a variety of sectors, including education, the public sector, charities, or corporate organisations.
Above all, we are looking for individuals who share our mission and values, are enthusiastic about Farnborough College of Technology and are committed to making a meaningful contribution to our future.
Peridot Partners and Farnborough College of Technology are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.
Please click 'Redirect to recruiter’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 2nd March 2026.
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DIRECTOR
Remote Volunteer — Integrity Syariah Foundation
ZAKKI is a social startup focusing on creating an inclusive community for the elderly and people with disabilities. Our mission is to facilitate alms and donations collection and distribution to help the elderly and people with disabilities who work in the informal sector to get better livelihood through micro-business management, giving them greater market exposure.
We are still redesigning ZAKKI fully function product. We are expecting to develop the ZAKKI fully function product in the upcoming years.
ZAKKI provides equal volunteering opportunity for everyone regardless of age, sex/gender, color, race, creed, nationality/origin, marital status, sexual orientation, political belief, or disability that does not prohibit essential performance job functions. All matters relating to volunteering are based upon one’s ability to perform the job, as well as one’s dedication to ZAKKI’s Mission and needs.
With our expanding project and program, we needed professional remote volunteer to help us manage our social impact and social caused project/program to cater the community, society, and the beneficiaries in expeditious way.
The DIRECTOR will lead and manage the respective department that they choose to be part in. The Director will collaborate with the UIUX Manager and Developer Manager to manage and lead the project/department.
The ideal candidate is a highly analytical leader who will join our senior management team. You will be responsible for leading the company’s day-to-day business operations (managing budget, ensuring operational compliance is followed, and addressing administrative issues).
Responsibilities
• Measure the effectiveness of all processes (budget, operations, and management, etc.)
• Determine the product/project’s strategic growth as part of the executive team
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and projects
General Requirement:
• Very effective interpersonal skills, including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building;
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands;
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of business needs with the ability to establish/maintain a high level of donors and collaborators' trust and confidence
• Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools:
• ⁃ Agile Project Management tools such as Jira, Asana or equivalent
• ⁃ Google Suite/Google Workspace, all Office Tools
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels including the executive level;
• Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the “big picture” view;
• More than 5 years of professional working experience and around 2 years managerial working experience; or having MBA education with at least 1 year managerial working experience;
Specific Requirement:
Knowledge of one or more of these skills below is preferred;
• Knowledge of UI/UX Designing process
• Able to use versioning control systems such as GIT, GitLab, Github.
• Proven ability to lead software development projects and ensure objectives, goals, and commitments are met
• Personal characters/empathy-related particular issues that aim to be solved by the project;
ZAKKI;
Have keen interest toward the elderly and people with disabilities needs
Kimar:
Familiar with online and offline marketplace management
SaveMe;
Strong empathy toward the sexual misconduct victims and have a keen interest about a mental health issue
Naon;
Strong interest on anti-corruption movement and community-based empowerment
MAHA Edugames;
Keen interest in fun, casual education and strong understanding of anti-discrimination/anti-racism
Agni;
Knowledge about funeral services management
Rekan;
Keen interest in education for teens, youth, and adult self-paced learners.
Interested applicant required to fill up this Google Form, based on the team he/she interested to be part of;
https://forms.gle/6tzRgcPccKP2VjQX6
After the submission, you still able to edit your submitted response in case you need to update your supporting documents (i.e CV/Resume)
To become a socially-based technology platform with integrity, setting trends and assisting others in making the world a better place for everyone
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustee - EQOL
Are you passionate about enhancing the lives of neurodiverse adults?
Could your experience, either lived or professional, help shape a growing charity’s future?
EQOL is seeking two new trustees who share our vision that every neurodiverse adult should feel understood, empowered and supported to thrive. We are particularly looking for:
Someone with lived experience of neurodiversity: Whether that’s personal experience or supporting a loved one, who can bring real insight into our governance and strategy.
Someone with strong networks or community reach: Who can help open doors for partnerships, funding and awareness.
As a trustee, you’ll work with us to strengthen governance, develop strategy and ensure our services reflect the real needs of the people we serve. You’ll bring your voice, your perspective and your heart to a board that values collaboration, empowerment and innovation.
Time commitment: 4–6 hours a month
Location: UK (virtual with occasional in-person meeting)
Apply by: 28th Febuary 2026
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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YES is seeking a Trustee with fundraising expertise to join our Board and support the
long-term sustainability and growth of our charity, which is dedicated to improving the
mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.
As a Trustee, you will share collective responsibility for the charity’s governance,
strategic direction, and public benefit. As the Board’s lead Trustee for fundraising, you
will provide insight, oversight, and constructive challenge, drawing on your professional
fundraising experience.
Key Responsibilities
• Act as the Board’s lead Trustee for fundraising.
• Support the development and oversight of YES’s fundraising strategy.
• Provide guidance and challenge in relation to funding applications and income generation activity.
• Keep the Board informed of fundraising regulation, compliance, and best practice.
• Contribute a fundraising perspective to policy and strategic decision-making.
About You
You will bring relevant fundraising experience, strong communication skills, and a
commitment to good governance. You will be confident providing constructive
challenge and able to work collaboratively with fellow Trustees and the executive team.
Previous trustee experience is welcome but not essential.
Inclusion
YES values the insight that lived experience brings to effective governance. We
particularly welcome applications from people with diverse lived experience,
including LGBTQ+ communities, global majority backgrounds, and lived experience of
mental health challenges.
YES believes that all young people should have access to the mental health support they need, whenever they need it.
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Summary
The Sussex Area of the Ramblers has two Countryside Officers, one for East Sussex and one for West Sussex. The main activity in the role is to act on behalf of members where a reported planning development is likely to have an adverse effect on the walking environment in the Sussex countryside.
Description
The Ramblers, which celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2025, is the only charity dedicated to removing barriers so everyone can enjoy walking in green spaces, and to improving Britain’s most popular and least-known walking places. We’re committed to campaigning to keep our countryside open to all and to fighting for the things that matter most to walkers. We lead the way, and the walks, for a vibrant community united by the joys of walking, helping everyone get more out of their walks.
The role of East Sussex Area Countryside Officer involves reviewing planning applications published by Local Authorities and creating and submitting objections on behalf of Sussex Ramblers if an application is likely to have an adverse impact on the Sussex countryside and the places where people walk. Objections may be expressed in writing through a response to the planning process, but could also involve site visits and on occasions attendance at public hearings or meetings with representatives of Local Authorities or with other stakeholders such as Parish Councils and environmental and wildlife organisations.
The role holder will work closely with other Ramblers volunteers such as the East Sussex Area Footpath Officer, the West Sussex Area Countryside Officer and Local Footpath Wardens in East Sussex and where necessary will seek advice and guidance from Ramblers' Central Office. Other main contacts include the Local Authorities, Parish/Town Councils, the South Downs National Park Authority and the East Sussex Local Access Forum. The role holder will be a member of the Area leadership team (Area Council). You will need to be a member of the Ramblers and to live in or close to East Sussex.
What Impact will you have?
The Ramblers help everyone, everywhere, enjoy walking and protects the places we all love to walk. By volunteering as an Area Countryside Officer you will be paying a vital role in making sure we can achieve this by holding Local Authorities to account for planning decisions, and helping to ensure that our countryside and the places people walk, essential to health and wellbeing, are safeguarded.
Skills and Experience Required
You should have a passion for walking and for preservation and protection of the natural beauty of the countryside and the special qualities of urban space, and a good knowledge of the county. Experience and knowledge of the Local Authorities' planning process is not essential but would be an advantage. The role is suitable for someone who is highly reliable, organised, capable of taking initiative and with an ability to articulate strategic issues clearly in written and spoken form. A desire and ability to work in a team environment is essential. You will also need to be comfortable using a computer and the internet, and managing information.
Applicants should have a passion for walking and for preservation and protection of the natural beauty of the countryside and the special qualities of urban space, and a good knowledge of East Sussex. Experience and knowledge of the Local Authorities planning process is not essential but would be an advantage. The position is suitable for a mature professional individual who is highly reliable, organised, capable of taking initiative and with an ability to articulate strategic issues clearly in written form. A desire and ability to work in a team environment is essential. You will also need to be comfortable using a computer and the internet, and managing information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Become a Trustee at Inspire Hounslow and help shape opportunities for young people in our community
Inspire Hounslow is seeking new volunteer Trustees to join our Board and help make a lasting difference for disadvantaged young people across the London Borough of Hounslow.
We are a local grant-making charity that believes in the power and potential of young people. By supporting voluntary and community organisations, we help create opportunities that enable young people to thrive, feel included, and drive positive change in their communities.
What we do
Each year, Inspire Hounslow distributes around £300,000 in grant funding, including:
- Small grants of up to £1,500
- Large grants of up to £30,000
Our funding supports
- Projects that empower young people to develop skills, confidence and resilience
- Initiatives that provide safe, inclusive spaces and amenities for young people
- Community-led projects that create lasting, positive local impact
The role of a Trustee
As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in the governance and strategic direction of Inspire Hounslow. Trustees collectively ensure the charity:
- Is well governed and financially sound
- Complies with charity law and best practice
- Delivers impact in line with its charitable objectives
You will be part of a committed and collaborative Board of around 10 Trustees, contributing your skills, experience and local insight.
In addition, each funded project is supported by a Lead Trustee, giving you the opportunity for hands-on involvement—building relationships with funded organisations and seeing first-hand the difference our grants make.
We welcome applications from people who:
- Are passionate about supporting young people and the voluntary and community sector
- Have a good understanding of local issues in Hounslow
- Live, work or have strong links to the Borough
Experience or knowledge in governance, HR, IT, investment management and/or the charity sector would be particularly valuable, but we are keen to hear from people with a wide range of professional and lived experiences.
Time commitment
Board meetings are held monthly (except August and December) on Tuesday evenings in Osterley.
Additional involvement includes small-group work (often via Zoom) and light email engagement, averaging a few hours per week.
Trustees are appointed for a three-year term, with the option to renew.
We offer a comprehensive induction and mentoring programme for new Trustees.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Inspire Hounslow actively encourages applications from underrepresented groups and people with lived experience relevant to our values and mission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Wheels for All is a national charity that helps people of all abilities enjoy cycling in a way that works for them. Supporting more than 100 inclusive cycling hubs with over 30 years of experience, we’ve seen first-hand how cycling can change lives - improving health, confidence and community connection.
We’re now growing our national reach and impact, and we’re looking for new Trustees to join our Board and help guide us through this exciting next stage.
About the role
As a Trustee, you’ll help shape the direction of the charity, support good decision-making, and make sure we stay focused on our mission to make cycling accessible for everyone. We’d especially like to hear from people who:
- Have experience in communications, PR, campaigning or public engagement, and can help us share the power of inclusive cycling with more people across the UK
- Have strong networks or local knowledge in areas that are currently least well served by inclusive cycling - especially the North East, East Midlands or South West
If that’s not your background, please don’t be put off. We welcome people from all walks of life who share our passion for inclusion and want to make a difference.
Our Trustees also get involved in one or more of our focus groups, including:
- Governance and Risk
- Nominations, People and EDI
- Welfare, Safety and Safeguarding
- Finance
- Income Generation
We follow the Tier 3 Code for Sports Governance, which means we’re serious about running the charity to the highest standards - but we do it in a supportive, friendly and collaborative way. Full induction and training is provided.
Who we’re looking for
You don’t need to have been a Trustee before - we’ll help you learn the ropes. You just need to bring:
- A thoughtful, practical approach
- Willingness to ask questions and share ideas
- The ability to work well with others
- Commitment to equality, inclusion and fairness
- A bit of time and energy to get involved
How to apply
- Apply via othe link, and please upload your CV and a cover letter showcasing how you’re the perfect fit for the role
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Overview
Organisation: EmbraceAbility
Role Title: Chair of Trustees
Location: Remote with occasional meetings (UK-based preferred)
Hours: Approximately 4–6 hours per month
Expiry Date: 31 March
About EmbraceAbility
EmbraceAbility supports disabled children and their families through inclusive programmes, safeguarding guidance and community-led care. We work to strengthen wellbeing, promote dignity and ensure that every child has access to safe, nurturing and empowering support. Our approach centres the voices of families, builds long-term resilience and encourages inclusive, sustainable change.
We are a disability-led, community-rooted organisation working in Cambodia and Malawi. Our mission is to empower people with disabilities to build a world where they are included, resourced, and recognised with dignity, agency and justice.
Role Purpose
The Chair of Trustees provides leadership and direction to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that the Board fulfils its responsibilities for the governance and strategic oversight of the organisation. The Chair works closely with the Director to support strong decision-making, accountability and long-term sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Board of Trustees to ensure effective governance and alignment with EmbraceAbility's mission.
- Support the Director by providing guidance, oversight and strategic leadership.
- Ensure the Board fulfils its legal, financial and safeguarding responsibilities.
- Facilitate productive Board meetings, including agenda-setting and follow-up actions.
- Champion inclusive, disability-led approaches and ensure lived experience informs governance decisions.
- Represent EmbraceAbility externally where appropriate.
What You Will Help Us Achieve
- Stronger governance structures rooted in justice and inclusion
- Improved strategic decision-making and long-term sustainability.
- Greater visibility and advocacy for disability rights within our programmes.
- Support for our work in Cambodia and Malawi to grow responsibly and ethically.
Benefits to the Volunteer
- Opportunity to drive meaningful, rights-based change in disability inclusion.
- Experience in governance, leadership and international development.
- Working alongside a passionate, disability-led team.
- Flexible, remote role that fits around other commitments.
Support and Training
You will receive support from the Director and the Board, including safeguarding training, organisational induction, and ongoing guidance relevant to governance and disability-inclusive practice.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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Here at Youth4Youth, 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
Our Peer Mentors are at the forefront of our Youth Services delivery, tackling head on the issues that young people are facing everyday. As a Peer Mentor, you will engage with young people who reach out to Youth4Youth for support, taking time to coach and guide them through the difficulties that they are facing. This exciting opportunity, targeted at individuals who are between the ages of 16 and 25, provides young people with the space to directly impact and transform the lives of young people, significantly improving their overall wellbeing.
Ideal candidates are those who are able to commit to regular volunteering activity of at least 2 hours per week (on average) and who are able to comfortably communicate via written e-mail and other remote chat functionalities.
Responsibilities:
Your core responsibilities as a Peer Mentor at Youth4Youth include:
- Building strong, professional relationships with young people seeking mentoring support.
- Demonstrating commitment to the charity by regular volunteer engagement to maintain ongoing communication with young people (which includes responding to young people within an agreed and reasonable time frame).
- Providing light support, advice and guidance to young people in relation to the troubles that they are facing, in line with the resources provided to you by the charity.
- Maintaining professional boundaries with young people and not seeking to offer support beyond your capability that may put a young person at risk.
- Maintaining regular contact with your Youth4Youth supervisor, with the expectation that you will meet at least once per month for a supervision session that involves reflective practice and a focus on your development as a mentor.
- Providing support as part of our Peer Mentor network to colleagues across the Charity who are also directly supporting young people.
- Maintaining compliance with all policies. Most importantly this means maintaining the right level of confidentiality around your conversations with young people and recognising your safeguarding responsibilities in raising concerns as they arise to keep young people safe.
Peer Mentors are also actively encouraged to get involved in fundraising, outreach and social media activities where they feel comfortable and able to.
Skills
- Strong written communication skills, such as being able to effectively compose a written e-mail in response to a young person.
- Ability to build strong, professional relationships and maintain trust between yourself and a young person, such as through active listening and adapting to the individual needs of different young people.
- Ability to demonstrate empathy to others.
- Ability to work in a challenging environment and recognise when you may need support yourself.
- Proficient in the use of IT tools, such as Microsoft Outlook.
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.
Skills development for you:
As a Peer Mentor at Youth4Youth, you will be required to take part and graduate our Youth Services Academy. This program requires an upfront commitment of 10 - 13 hours of training prior to taking on the role of communicating with young people. This investment in you not only equips you with the understanding of what it takes to be a successful peer mentor, and the skills that you will need, but also is an investment in you. This training will provide you with core soft skills that are transferrable to many opportunities, whether that's in everyday life for you, your education setting or your place of work. All Mentors graduating from the Youth Services Academy will be provided with an electronic certificate to demonstrate your successful completion of the program, which can be shared with potential employers.
Benefits of volunteering with Youth4Youth
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 Youth4Youth volunteers
- Opportunities to truly shape the future of the Charity, having a direct influence over the impact that Youth4Youth has on its direct beneficiaries
The hiring process:
Unlike other roles at Youth4Youth, the hiring process has been simplified for peer mentors, recognising the demographic of individuals that we are seeking to fill these positions. To put you at ease, the hiring process includes:
- An initial application, stating your reasons for wishing to become a Peer Mentor
- A remote interview conducted via Microsoft Teams
Successful candidates at this stage will be invited into the final stage of the recruitment process which includes:
- Satisfactory references being received (these do not need to be employment references)
- A satisfactory DBS check being received
- Successful completion of the Youth Services Academy
To ensure that all young people have a safe space to reach out for support, enabling them to realise their full potential, thrive in everyday life
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The role of the Governing Body includes collective oversight of the College’s activities and setting and reviewing
our strategy and mission. The governor role is comparable with the non-executive directors of a public company
but instead of being accountable to shareholders, governors are accountable for public funds. As the College is an exempt charity, all governors are charity trustees.
Being a governor is a hugely rewarding leadership role. Governors can make a real difference and give something
back to the local community.
The College is currently looking for two new governors to join the Board. We are seeking experienced individuals, who
are looking for an opportunity to use and develop their professional skills in a board-level environment.
You don’t need to have prior board experience to apply.
The Board is currently looking for two new governors will have experience of one, or more, of the following areas: FE, education, apprenticeships.
The Board also values the diversity of our students and staff, who come from a variety of ethnic, cultural and
religious backgrounds. The Board is determined to reflect this diversity amongst our Governing Body and
encourages people from a range of backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Please get in touch if you don’t feel you have the time to join the Board but would be interested in being co-opted to one of our committees. Co-option can provide an excellent introduction to voluntary governance roles. We are currently looking for co-opted members to join our Search and Governance Commitee, Resources Committee and Audit and Risk Committee.
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