A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full time Head of Volunteer Experience to join the Volunteer Operations Directorate at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, supports the person behind the uniform; any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us. Every year, SSAFA helps more than 73,000 people from the Forces family to get back on their feet; those currently serving, reserves, veterans and their families. Support is there for people at any stage in their military career; from the youngest recruit to the oldest veteran – no one’s service is ever forgotten. We give hope, help and personal support for as long as it takes to get that person’s life back to where they want it to be.

About the role

The Head of Volunteer Experience will lead the Volunteer Experience Team, overseeing the development of volunteering good practice; setting the framework to ensure SSAFA recruit, induct, manage and celebrate volunteers and volunteering across our organisation. 

About the team

The Volunteer Experience Team provides good practice volunteering advice and assistance to internal staff, existing volunteers, and prospective applicants.

About you

To carry out this role successfully you will have:

• An unwavering belief in the benefits of volunteering; for our organisation, volunteers, beneficiaries and the communities we operate within.  
• A track record of establishing and maintaining an effective programme of volunteer recruitment, induction, management and celebration.  
• Experience of setting volunteering quality frameworks and implementation.
• Examples of working in a geographically dispersed Charity, engaging and collaborating with volunteers and colleagues.
• Clear understanding of legislation and regulation relating to volunteering and volunteers.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude, demonstrating SSAFA’s values of understanding, fairness, commitment and courage.

SSAFA is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Interviews: Tuesday 19 November 2019.  The interview will consist of a presentation and formal interview.

SSAFA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service.

If you wish to apply for any of our vacancies you will be asked to answer some screening questions before completing an application form and uploading your CV.  Personal data to progress your application for employment is covered under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) Article 6 Section 1b and Article 9 2b and c. Your details will not be used for any other purpose or shared with a third party without your permission.  Data on unsuccessful candidates will be retained for one year from the vacancy being filled. If you take up employment with us, your information will be held for the duration of your employment plus six full calendar years. Further details are contained in SSAFA’s Privacy Statement on our website.

We seek to recruit 2 part-time Circles Coordinators in Dorset, Devon and Cornwall. You will set-up and coordinate Circles of Support and Accountability for people who present a significant risk of sexual harm, you will train and support local volunteers, and you will work closely with public protection agencies to ensure the safe integration of people who have sexually offended. Your risk management expertise will be informed by your substantial experience in working with people who present a significant risk of sexual harm. These exciting and challenging opportunities require talented, experienced individuals who are self-motivating and flexible in approach. Ocassional travel is required across south west England.

Dorset Circles Coordinator, 21 hours (3 days) per week, fixed term to March 2021, part based at HMP The Verne, part home based in Dorset

Devon & Cornwall Circles Coordinator, 28 hours (4 days) per week, 12 months fixed term, home based in Devon or Cornwall.

Circles South West is an independent charity that works to prevent sexual abuse by reducing the risk of sexual re-offending through its innovative community-based approach. We provide Circles of Support and Accountability enabling local volunteers to positively impact on the safe integration of people who have sexually offended. Working closely with probation, police and prisons, we provide a complementary risk management approach, making our communities safer.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

We are looking for a confident and ambitious fundraiser to join our regional community team. The successful candidate will take ownership of fundraising activity in London, with focus on the West, including postcodes W, SW, N, NW, KT, UB, SM, TW, HA, EN and WD. This region is full of exciting fundraising events, now all we need is a dedicated fundraiser to seek out further opportunities to engage with and secure income from individuals, groups and corporates across west London.

Main tasks include:

• Use own initiative to extend volunteer networks, recruit new volunteers, develop new groups and supporters, and respond to fundraising opportunities.
• Identify and apply for ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships with corporates in the region, account manage these relationships up to a value of £11,000 per annum and support with partnerships with a value of up to £75,000
• Provide high-quality account/relationship management to volunteer groups and regional corporate partners.
• Support existing volunteer fundraisers to encourage continued loyalty to the charity and to maximise funds raised, in accordance with fundraising legislation and good practice.
• Ensure that fundraising activity is implemented and managed locally by supporting and facilitating the development of groups and volunteers across the region.
• Liaise with local community organisations to extend income and activity in line with strategy.
• Provide face-to-face talks and presentations to community organisations.
• Arrange appropriate volunteer representation at events in the community, spreading the charity’s reach cost-effectively.

We are looking for:

• Educated to A Level or equivalent
• Knowledge of Institute of Fundraising Codes of Fundraising Practice and legal framework of event management and fundraising ethics.
• Knowledge of recruiting key volunteers and fundraising supporters
• Excellent customer service, communication, verbal and written skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• An ability to manage a busy and varied workload
• Understanding and practice of recruiting and supporting volunteer Fundraising Groups
• Proven ability of providing excellent stewardship of our supporters
• Experience in partnership fundraising and/or relationship building
• Experience in public-speaking, such as giving presentations and talking at events
• Experience in regional corporate acquisition and account management.
• Experience in working to ambitious targets.
• Comfortability in working remotely with a high standard of internal communications.

Location: Home based in London or Greater London.

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits, car allowance and associated expenses (if applicable).

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 10th November 2019, with interviews likely to be held on the 22nd November 2019 at our Cambridge office. We would encourage all applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Telephone interviews may also be conducted prior to the closing date and interview date. Should we wish to contact you to arrange a telephone interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend any interviews on a certain day.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

This is an exciting and rewarding role leading all volunteer activities at Made in Hackney Community Cookery School - a rapidly growing and award winning charity working across London.

Overview

Hours: 4 days a week (Fridays obligatory)

Location: Liberty Hall, Clapton Commons, Upper Clapton, Hackney E5

Salary: £28,000 rising to £30,000 in 2nd year (based on performance)

Duration: 1 Year Contract initially

Holiday 21 days pro rota, plus all bank holidays and two weeks over the Christmas holiday period

Reports To:  Veryan Wilkie-Jones, Project Director

SUMMARY

The successful candidate will work directly with a core team of two Directors, Operations Manager, Development Manager, Enterprise Manager and a Finance Manager, as well as the large network of volunteers who assist with Made In Hackney’s varied programme of cookery classes and events.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing and motivating large numbers of volunteers in a community setting and an ability to inspire, recruit and retain new members.  They will enjoy attention to detail and have a meticulous abillity for complex scheduling, diary planning and data management. They will be skilled at multi-tasking and will feel as comfortable delivering a training session to new volunteer recruits as getting stuck in with clearing out the compost bin or mopping the kitchen floor after a washing machine flood. Our ideal candidate will also have practical plant-based cookery and food growing skills, in addition to an understanding and knowledge of health and well being, and environmental issues.

The experience of working at Made in Hackney is varied, unique and very rewarding. Many of our volunteers go on to secure rewarding new careers in the food, nutrition and sustainability sector, and as a Volunteer Manager you are the doorway to giving them those opportunities

Made In Hackney is a flat line management organisation with no traditional levels of hierarchy. We don't believe in the concept of 'bosses'. Instead we believe colleagues contribute to and enhance each other's performance in our respective roles. Line managers are allocated for practicality and support rather than to create unnecessary levels of management seniority. You will have the opportunity to attend Board meetings if you wish, and will be part of organisation defining decision making, planning and strategy.

There is no ‘typical’ work day and we are looking for someone who is flexible to work out of the normal office working hours. However, we take work life balance seriously and respect the need to set boundaries and mutual expectations. There is plenty of room for the successful candidate to be creative and bring new ideas for developing the programmes and related activities and they will enjoy being based in our brand new kitchen venue at Liberty Hall!

Responsibilities include:

Volunteer Management

• Manage over 100 individual volunteers made up of: class hosts, apprentices, events volunteers and professionals offering specialised skills – including managing recruitment, delivering kitchen inductions, scheduling, organising skills training, rewards, appraisals and evaluation;
• Manage placements of volunteers for cookery classes, outreach stalls, family fun days, sporting events, community celebration parties and fundraising events;
• Secure paid for employer supported volunteering opportunities with corporates;
• Directly manage 1-2 volunteer apprentices in the office;
• Ensure all activities comply with the MIH Volunteer Policy.

Salesforce CRM

• Manage all aspects of the volunteer programme using Salesforce CRM. A customer relationship management system. We use Volunteers for Salesforce (V4S), an application that has helped transform how we work with volunteers, from initial volunteer sign-up to reporting on volunteer hours and how to effectively manage our relationships with individual volunteers;
• Ensure data is collected and collated to enable impact reports to be generated for funders and our Annual report.

Community Class Programme

• Manage the Sunday Community Cookery Class programme and ensure it adheres to MIH’s Food Policy.  This involves two classes a month. Liaising with the teachers, setting food themes, scheduling and recruiting volunteers to assist.

Training, HR. Finance and general

• Oversee the Volunteer Programme Budget, ensuring that all expenditure is within budget;
• Ensure all training requirements of volunteers are up-to-date ie. Safeguarding Children, Vulnerable Adults, Emergency First Aid and Level 2 Food Safety;
• Oversee DBS checks for volunteers;
• Assist in the smooth running of the kitchen, cleaning, maintenance and efficient communication with Food For All staff;
• Participate in regular update meetings with MIH team to ensure effective communication and mutual support.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Conduct volunteer surveys to collect and analyse progress and outcomes of Volunteer Programme – gather quotes, case studies and other compelling data on achievements of volunteers for reporting to funders;
• Organise face to face feedback sessions with volunteers.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Experience of managing volunteers (paid or unpaid);
• Experience in using CRMs - confident and meticulous in data management;

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Experience and confidence to deliver training;
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously;
• Ability to take initiative, be flexbile and think creatively on a very limited budget;
• Capacity to inspire and motivate others;
• Ability to deal with, and have empathy for, a diverse range of people including vulnerable groups;
• A passion for organic plant based food;
• Enthusiasm, energy and a positive attitude;

BENEFITS

• Regular management team meetings with the MIH core team;
• Flexible working arrangement with allowance for some days working from home;
• During summer a period of 6 weeks can be carried out remotely on a flexbile basis to allow for career development opportunities;
• Training in Emergency First Aid in in the Workplace, Food Safety, and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children;
• Staff discount of 15% in Food For All Shop;

TO APPLY

Please fill in our online application form on our website 'Get Involved/Job Vacancies' section and remember to attach your CV:

• Deadline for applications is Monday 11th November 2019.
• Interviews will be held in Stoke Newington on Weds 20th November 2019.
• Post will commence: Mid February 2020.

Background on Made in Hackney

Made in Hackney is a pioneering community cookery school and charity. We teach vital cooking, composting and food growing skills that are good for people and planet.  In our classes we draw people's attention to the much overlooked reality of, 'without a healthy planet, how can we be healthy people?' We therefore teach people in fun and inspiring ways healthy eating and lifestyle skills alongside environmental best practice. Our courses are attended by local charities, housing associations, support groups and community groups most in need of developing food skills. We also run courses in other community kitchens around London such as the Redmond Community Centre, Lea View Hall, and in Age UK community centres in Barnet and Peckham.

On Sunday’s we run pay-by-donation Community Classes open to anyone. We also run an enterprise arm of the charity which delivers Masterclasses on a ticket only basis for members of the public, as well as corporate and catering events. Our Team Away Days for employers bring groups of staff to us for a day of fun, practical cooking! 

Instagram madeinhackney  Twitter @Made_In_Hackney 

Job Title:  Volunteer Manager

Reports to:  Head of Policy, Public Inquiry and Programmes

Location: Central London (London Bridge) with overnight, residential and weekend working expected

Salary: £36,000

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5hrs per week

About the Charity

Introduction

We are the only UK-wide charity for all those affected by a genetic bleeding disorder; a community of individuals and families, healthcare professionals and supporters.

For almost 70 years we have campaigned for better treatment, been a source of information and support, and raised the awareness of bleeding disorders.

Our Vision, Mission and Aims

Vision

Anyone affected by a genetic bleeding disorder has the opportunity to live a fulfilled life.

Mission

· Inform

· Advocate

· Empower

Aims

· Everyone affected by a bleeding disorder has equality of opportunity

· Everyone affected by a bleeding disorder has the opportunity to connect with others in the community

· Everyone affected by a bleeding disorder has the knowledge to feel empowered

We do this by: 

• Raising awareness about bleeding disorders
• Providing information and support throughout our members lives.
• Influencing and advocating on health and social care policy and access to treatment 

More than 30,000 men, women and children in the UK have a diagnosed bleeding disorder, and the number rises every year. Membership of The Haemophilia Society is free and open to all. 

Our peer support through local groups around the UK, online community, and members events offer friendship and a listening ear when needed, as well as enabling people to share their views and experiences. By bringing people together for information and support at events tailored to support members throughout their lives, we amplify their voices to reduce isolation and influence government, welfare and health care policy.

Our community are at the heart of everything we do – we work collaboratively with members and health professionals to ensure we make decisions influenced by their valued input and direction. 

As bleeding disorders are rare, many people will never encounter The Haemophilia Society; we are largely invisible beyond the communities we serve. We have to work doubly hard to raise both awareness and understanding of bleeding disorders and vital funds needed to give those affected the services they deserve and need to live the best life they can.

Purpose of Post

This is an exciting new role enabling us to build upon our current volunteer activity and develop a robust and structured volunteering policy and process. In this role you will build on the work we already do with our volunteers and local groups around the UK and ensure we can recruit and involve volunteers in an extensive range of activities which are engaging and highly valued, whilst being supported and developed in the role. We hope to enhance our volunteers experience, the service delivery of the organisation and the support we offer our community. If you are a talented and committed to developing an organisation and passionate about volunteer development we would love to hear from you. We value the huge commitment made by our volunteers and want to ensure our volunteers have the best possible experience with us.

Our peer support through local groups around the UK, global family network, and online community, offers friendship and a listening ear when needed, as well as enabling people to share their views and experiences. As part of the ongoing development of the organisation we are keen to expand and advance our network of local groups in order to improve our national reach and empower members to take a more active volunteer role in organising and shaping local events that meet their needs. A significant part of the role will be to lead on the work of developing our local group network working with the support of colleagues across The Society as well as supporting our programmes to develop and manage volunteers on our new helpline.

About the Post

As our Volunteer Manager, you will be part of the Policy and Programmes team, supported by the Head of Policy, Public Inquiry and Programmes, you will be responsible for the development, delivery and management of our new volunteer programme. This will include working with colleagues to identify volunteering opportunities, all aspects of safeguarding and administration, writing of policy documents, creation and delivery of volunteer training, recognising and supporting volunteers.  

You will be working closely with the Events and Programme Manager to recruit, develop and manage volunteers to deliver a new helpline service and the fundraising team to support the recruitment of fundraising volunteers.

You will be the key link with the current local groups to help them progress and plan activity in a sustainable way as well as proactively encouraging and assisting in the creation and set up of new groups. The role includes running the local groups forum, supporting and training members to ensure they have the capabilities to run a successful group, working with our communications team to look at new ways to engage local groups and visiting groups to understanding the needs of the groups and developing policies which align with the overall organisation’s values.

Responsibilities:

Volunteer management:

• Working with the Head of Policy and Programmes, in line with the strategic plan develop a robust volunteering policy and programme for the organisation.
• Work with other members of staff to understand and create valued volunteering opportunities and facilitate the aligning of skills and roles available.
• Develop and deliver a structured volunteer training programme and recognition scheme.
• Provide leadership to volunteers to ensure a coordinated approach to the provision of our work across the UK.
• Work closely with the Events and Programmes Manager to recruit, train and manage volunteers to run our new Helpline.
• Work with Policy and Programme staff to develop our Ambassador and Youth Ambassador Programmes.
• Work with the fundraising team to develop a fundraising volunteer programme.

Local Group Coordination

• Work with Officers of our current local groups to identify level of capacity of each group, working with local members create a development plan for each of the groups and support their progress ensuring a sustainable level of activity and support.
• Working with the Head of Policy, Public Inquiry and Programmes review the policy and guidelines for working with local groups ensuring all governance and working practices are robust, events planned are risk assessed and include safeguarding procedures.
• Examine the UK local groups structure and identify areas where local groups could be developed. Recruit local members and support the initial start and advance through to a development plan.
• Develop the local groups forum as a vehicle to upskill members, provide a structured feedback mechanism and to enhance links between groups and the overall organisation.
• Work to engage local groups to get involved in the organisation’s events and link into the volunteer programme.
• Monitor and keep records of local groups officers, ensure they meet governance guidelines, are signed up to the local groups procedures and any activities align with the policies and strategy of the organisation, including safeguarding and GDPR.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage the volunteering and local group development budget; ensuring effective budget preparation, planning, monitoring and review.
• Produce reports and papers on the volunteering and local groups programmes as required for a range of audiences including the Head of Policy and Programmes and Chief Executive.

General

• Ensure safeguarding policy and practice is updated and implemented across the organisation for the volunteer and local group programmes.
• Ensure robust risk management is in place for the volunteer and local group programmes.
• Ensure the appropriate dissemination of information through a range of channels including print, phone, face to face and online to inform and engage members in the volunteer and local group programmes.

• To support membership development, ensuring we engage with our community combining an efficient, effective, and welcoming approach.
• Be an effective member of the team, recognising, respecting and promoting the different roles and diversity of the individuals in the team and presenting a positive impression of the team and the organisation.
• Undertake any other tasks that may be requested.
• The post-holder must be prepared to travel throughout the UK and to work varying hours including evenings and weekends as required. This post requires extensive travel evening and weekend work.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven ability in successfully developing volunteering policy and designing and implementing a structured volunteering programme.
• Demonstrated ability in effective recruitment, training, development and management of volunteers and associated roles.
• Proven ability to work with communities across a wide range of age and levels of ability, together with a warm, outgoing and engaging approach.
• Proven ability to negotiate and reach compromise in a manner which inspires confidence and respect from others.
• Demonstrated ability to work with remote groups and working in collaboration to create development plans.
• Proven ability to work in a complex environment and demonstrate ability to design and manage projects to delivery within time and cost.
• A good knowledge of data protection and safeguarding with an understanding of the processes involved in their application.
• Understanding of equal opportunities, access and inclusion and the ability to incorporate these into all aspects of work.

Desirable:

• Experience of working within a membership or patient/family support environment.
• Knowledge and experience of working on issues surrounding long term medical conditions gained from working in a healthcare, statutory or voluntary sector role.
• Experience in safeguarding children and adults.
• Experience of managing volunteers working on a helpline.

How to Apply

To apply please send a cover letter and up to date CV, highlighting your achievements to date and outlining your suitability for the post.

Our other benefits are:

• 25 days holiday (including 3 days over Christmas) plus public holidays
• Flexible working applications considered having passed the probation period (six months)
• TOIL
• Generous pension
• Life and income protection insurance

Previous applicants need not apply.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We are looking for an exceptional Volunteer Journey Manager to lead our team that provides information, support and responds to enquiries from volunteers to ensure that they are ready and prepared for Raleigh Expedition, our international volunteering programme. It also oversees that recruitment and support of volunteer leaders.

Using excellent planning, budgeting and communication skills you will ensure a high level of service and information is provided throughout the volunteer or customer journey. The ability to lead a team, build relationships, understand volunteers needs, and continually improve systems and processes in a fast paced environment are essential for this role.

To find out more and apply please download the attached recruitment pack or visit our website.

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at a Cheshire disability charity for someone to join the fundraising team as Events Manager. With an existing portfolio of Fundraising Events, this role offers the opportunity to increase income through these – but also develop new, innovative events to engage our existing supporter base and encourage new support.

To be considered for this role you must be an enthusiastic and highly motivated Events Manager, ideally with Fundraising experience looking to raise income for our growing charity. You should be organised and self-driven and have an aptitude for maintaining strong relationships. Experience working toward targets is essential, as is a knowledge of fundraising, events and volunteer management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing, building and maintaining a vibrant and varied collection of Fundraising Events, including an annual Celebrity Carol Concert, an outdoor tribute show, luncheons, quizzes, and various sporting challenge events

• Facilitating events to reach agreed budgets and targets, maximising income through ticket sales, raffles, auctions, sponsorship and advertising opportunities

• Effective negotiation with suppliers and venues to ensure value for money

• Recruiting, training, coaching, retaining and supporting volunteers at events

The Candidate:

• Events Management experience and expertise, ideally within a Fundraising setting.

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to put the supporter at the centre of everything we do and adapt behaviour or communications appropriately to provide the very best experience for supporter.

• Ability to work from own initiative and independently with an adaptable flexible approach.

• Ability to manage own time and prioritise to deliver results within agreed timescales.

• Have a full UK Driving Licence and access to a car

This is an exciting opportunity, with an exciting calendar already in place and the chance to put your own stamp on the role.

For an informal chat please contact Claire James, Marketing Manager

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a serious mental health condition which can have a huge impact on people’s lives. It’s widely misunderstood and often trivialised, something which can contribute to feelings of isolation and shame.

We have a really exciting opportunity for you to join OCD Action, the largest charity supporting people affected by OCD in the UK, and make a big difference to the lives of young people affected by this debilitating condition. 

As the Youth Service Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of the OCD Youth service, which is run by young people with OCD, for other young people with OCD. As well as delivering a unique youth e-helpline, the service includes: peer-support forums and social media groups, activity days for young people, school awareness talks, and many online resources to help inform and support young people who have/think they may have OCD.

At the heart of OCD Youth is a panel of volunteers aged 13-25 with personal experience of OCD. As the Youth Service Manager, you will recruit, train and support all youth volunteers (including those working on the youth e-helpline), manage OCD Youth’s digital platforms including the OCD Youth app, coordinate schools and awareness talks and activity days for young people with OCD and lead the overall delivery of the service.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well organised, driven individual who is passionate about improving and delivering mental health support and information services for young people. 

To apply for this role, please complete the application form and submit it with a covering letter. (For more details, click on 'How to apply').

Please also note:

• The deadline for this job application is 5.00 pm on Wednesday 30 October 2019.
• We are not accepting CVs for this position so please do not send one.
• Appointment to this position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

YOUNG ADULTS VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR (1 year contract)

£21 – 23k pa pro rata,

12-15 hours per week, days to be agreed

Office location: Witney, near Oxford

We are looking for a young adults volunteer coordinator to join our team. This role will report to the innovation manager and work closely with the volunteer development manager and advocacy team to recruit and equip young adult volunteers who will share the work of Open Doors here in the UK within their own spaces.

Open Doors UK & Ireland is a Christian charity raising awareness to provide practical and spiritual support for persecuted Christians in over 60 countries. We believe in freedom of religious belief and in standing strong with all Christians suffering for their faith.

You’ll need to have both strong administration and organization skills together with fantastic relationship building abilities to do this role. Part of your time will be spent in the office contacting the volunteers, coordinating a programme for their work, including training and networking opportunities, and encouraging them in what they are doing, and part of your time with be spent going out and speaking about the work of Open Doors and meeting young adults who are keen to advocate our work.

You’ll be a *Christian yourself with an easy ability to connect with people in the young adult age category and you’ll know which groups, forums, conferences and festivals they go to. You’ll be excited by what Open Doors does and share this enthusiasm with the people you meet and work with, gathering up those who are equally passionate and committed about serving persecuted Christians, raising up even more awareness and support.

If this all sounds like something you can get on board with and you’re looking for a new challenge then we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date:  1 November 2019

Interviews: 12 November 2019

*There is an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for this post to be held by an actively practising Christian who assents to our statement of faith.

Great opportunity for an empathetic and experienced person to join the Wellbeing team of a supportive and friendly charity near Portobello Road in Kensington. You will encourage and support people with mental health needs or disabilities to improve their wellbeing through volunteering, skills development and social activities.

The role involves:

• One-to-one support work
• Maintaining accurate records, data entry and analysis
• Communicating with other charities and organisations to find supportive volunteering placements
• Planning and delivering community volunteering taster days
• Helping to recruit, train and supervise volunteer mentor/buddies for people who need additional support to volunteer

You will:

• Have experience of working in a mental health and/or learning or physical disability service
• Have effective administration, case management and IT skills, with the ability to set and meet deadlines 
• Experience of using Excel and database systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including report writing and basic data analysis
• Commitment to the values of the Volunteer Centre Kensington and Chelsea and of our Wellbeing Programme.

You will be working four days (28 hours) per week, under the supervision of the Head of Wellbeing.

For further information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date: Please note that we may close early if we find a suitable candidate. 

Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we will only be able to reply to applicants that we are calling to interview.

Fixed term to 30 September 2022 (subject to performance)

Citizens Advice Halton are seeking to recruit a Volunteer Training Officer to work on their Direction Project from Halton’s two offices (in Runcorn and Widnes).

The Directions Project is a new multi-agency, Liverpool City Region wide partnership, funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) with the aim of increasing the employability of local people who are currently unemployed or economically inactive.  Citizens Advice Halton will support eligible local people to: undertake some introductory training in advice areas; receive employability support; and gain sought after employment skills and experience through volunteering. 

Working with the Directions project’s Employability Officer to achieve the project’s aims and targets, the Volunteer Training Officer will also lead on the delivery of volunteer training programmes for Citizens Advice Halton across our Runcorn and Widnes offices.

You must be able to show that you have experience of recruitment, training, development and ongoing support of volunteers.

Leave: 25 days holiday per annum + bank holidays   

Closing date: Thursday 7th November 2019 – 12 noon

Interview date: Within 2 weeks of closing date                                           

Please visit our website for more information on this opportunity and to apply.

We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from  suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds and sections of the community.

Various shops in South London

Closing date: 30 October 2019 at 11.30pm

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as an Assistant Shop Manager and work in some of our shops in London, providing cover in busy periods or for staff absences.  You will assist the Shop Manager in leading and empowering a team of volunteers to engage with the local community on Shelter's cause, maximising the contribution of gifts of time from volunteers, the gifts of products from our donors and the gift of income from our customers. You will be the ambassador of Shelter on the high street; raising vital money for our cause. If you want to make a real difference to people at risk of homelessness, this is a unique opportunity to do just that.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

About the role 
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you 
You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Various shops in South London

Closing date: 30 October 2019 at 11.30pm

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as an Assistant Shop Manager and work in some of our shops in London, providing cover in busy periods or for staff absences.  You will assist the Shop Manager in leading and empowering a team of volunteers to engage with the local community on Shelter's cause, maximising the contribution of gifts of time from volunteers, the gifts of products from our donors and the gift of income from our customers. You will be the ambassador of Shelter on the high street; raising vital money for our cause. If you want to make a real difference to people at risk of homelessness, this is a unique opportunity to do just that.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

About the role 
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you 
You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

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