Local Campaigns Lead Volunteer Roles
This position is open to anyone interested in Friends of the Earth and its local campaigns in the borough of Camden. We are looking for someone to support our campaigns.
Duties
Most common duties:
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Partnering with other local groups in Camden.
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Building local support though online petitions, leafleting in our event etc.
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Engaging with our local politicians.
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Mobilizing at key moments with groups and organizations across the country e.g. Days of Action.
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Working with our social media manager to promote the campaign.
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Including in our monthly newsletter any updates on the campaign.
Person specification
Essential:
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Min 18 years old.
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Strong commitment or interest in environmental issues.
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Own or have access to a laptop and/or smartphone.
Desirable
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Strong personal and communication skills.
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Good organization skills and a collaborative mindset.
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Previous experience in events or related roles is advantageous
Send us few line about why you will be interested in volunteering in our group.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
- Location: Cusco, Peru
- Employment Type: Unpaid Volunteering Position/Full-time
- Leave: 2 days per month
- Application Deadline: Ongoing (we frequently require replacement volunteers, so apply now!)
- Duration: 3 months
Events and Campaigns at LAFF are seen as a way of engaging and increasing our supporter network. This is a dynamic role which will see you work with the Fundraising and Communications teams to recognise that support is far greater than just financial donations: we put a great value on our community’s time, communication with their personal networks, skills and ideas.
You will take on the responsibility of being a central point of contact for LAFF’s supporters when organizing their own fundraising events, as well as developing and delivering innovative events and campaigns for LAFF.
Your ability to think creatively to create disruptive communications strategies which will engage individuals and convert them into supporters will be crucial, as well as your research skills to help find new opportunities to hold events and campaigns.
Objectives of this Role
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Identify, plan and host fundraising events online and in person
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Network and establish contact with individuals and businesses for potential event collaboration or partnership
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Take primary responsibility for all planning, logistics and arrangements of LAFF’s ongoing events and campaigns.
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Work closely with the communications team to actively promote and create awareness of LAFF’s events, identifying the appropriate audiences and potential attendees and tailoring the strategy accordingly e.g. local or expat communities
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Act as a central point of contact and support for LAFF community members organizing their own events and develop resources for members to use
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Engage LAFF’s donor community with targeted events for different audiences e.g. school assemblies, webinars, raffles
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Support the communications team in developing visual media to promote events and for campaign
Skills and Qualifications
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Undergraduate degree in a related field (Communications, Event Management, International Relations) or currently enrolled
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6 months of volunteering or work experience; PR/Communications/Event Planning experience highly desirable but not essential
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Advanced proficiency in either English or Spanish required, but high proficiency in both languages desirable
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Energetic with excellent interpersonal and networking skills
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Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
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Good time management and communication skills for working with other teams
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Highly organized, flexible, independent, culturally sensitive and detail oriented with the ability to multitask
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Knowledge of design and formatting a plus
Personal Qualities
This role lends itself to an individual who is able to work individually to research and plan, but who is also able to communicate clearly and coordinate with other teams within LAFF. Events and Campaigns will engage and expand our community at an international and local level, your belief in LAFF’s mission will be crucial in connecting with people and forming long term relationships. The right candidate’s motivation will lead to meaningful connection with different audiences and convert this into support for LAFF’s work. Innovation and creativity are key to ensuring that LAFF stays relevant, engaging, and fresh.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.
Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care.
We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.
A bit about this role
As a trap, neuter and return (TNR) lead volunteer you will make a vital contribution to maintaining a healthy population of feral and community cats and will help alleviate cat welfare and community problems caused by uncontrolled cat populations. You will lead a team of TNR volunteers in your local area, who in turn will help reduce the number of unwanted cats.
What can you expect to be doing?
- Supporting and managing a team of TNR volunteers
- Promoting and encouraging appropriate training for TNR volunteers
- Delegating activities to TNR volunteers
- Supporting TNR volunteers to comply with Cats Protection policies and guidelines
- Engaging with local communities, local businesses, land owners and farmers to promote the neutering of cats in their locality
- Engaging with vets to promote and arrange neutering
- Liaising with other memebers of the Cats Protection team
- Making sure the the trapping equipment is working properly
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping reduce the number of unwanted cats and improving the lives of cats and people in your local area. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- Strong interpersonal skills, leadership and people management skills to bring out the best in your team
- Ability to see the ‘bigger picture’ and be pragmatic
- Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and delegate
- Good communication skills
- Confidence and experience of ensuring policies, procedures and and processes are followed
- Confidence using IT systems with a good level of record keeping/administration skills
- Patience and diplomacy to deal with sensitive situations
- Ability to engage with local communities
Time expectation
This is a flexible role and the hours will vary depending on the number of cats identified for specific TNR campaigns. Our current TNR lead volunteers spend about 10 hours per week in this role which can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
Support, guidance and keeping you safe
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lead Support Volunteer
We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.
About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Lead Support Volunteer for the North Somerset Group. As a Lead Support Volunteer, you will be coordinating the support team, representing the needs of people affected by MS and our services and collate information about relevant local organisations. See a video about one of our Support Volunteers here.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll have empathetic listening and interpersonal skills and be able to support a team of volunteers.
Apply
Read through the role description carefully
Apply online
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
Lead Support Volunteer
We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.
About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Lead Support Volunteer for the West Lancashire Group. As a Lead Support Volunteer, you will be coordinating the support team, representing the needs of people affected by MS and our services and collate information about relevant local organisations. See a video about one of our Support Volunteers here.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll have empathetic listening and interpersonal skills and be able to support a team of volunteers.
Apply
Read through the role description carefully
Please apply online
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.
Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care.
We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.
A bit about this role
As a trap, neuter and return (TNR) lead volunteer you will make a vital contribution to maintaining a healthy population of feral and community cats and will help alleviate cat welfare and community problems caused by uncontrolled cat populations. You will lead a team of TNR volunteers in your local area, who in turn will help reduce the number of unwanted cats.
What can you expect to be doing?
- Supporting and managing a team of TNR volunteers
- Promoting and encouraging appropriate training for TNR volunteers
- Delegating activities to TNR volunteers
- Supporting TNR volunteers to comply with Cats Protection policies and guidelines
- Engaging with local communities, local businesses, land owners and farmers to promote the neutering of cats in their locality
- Engaging with vets to promote and arrange neutering
- Liaising with other memebers of the Cats Protection team
- Making sure the the trapping equipment is working properly
A bit more information about this role and the team
Our Teesside Branch is on the prowl for an enthusiastic individual to join their ranks as a Trap, Neuter, Return Lead Volunteer. Become a Trap, Neuter, Return Lead Volunteer and be a hero for cats and kittens in need across the Teesside area!
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping reduce the number of unwanted cats and improving the lives of cats and people in your local area. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- Strong interpersonal skills, leadership and people management skills to bring out the best in your team
- Ability to see the ‘bigger picture’ and be pragmatic
- Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and delegate
- Good communication skills
- Confidence and experience of ensuring policies, procedures and and processes are followed
- Confidence using IT systems with a good level of record keeping/administration skills
- Patience and diplomacy to deal with sensitive situations
- Ability to engage with local communities
Time expectation
This is a flexible role and the hours will vary depending on the number of cats identified for specific TNR campaigns. Our current TNR lead volunteers spend about 10 hours per week in this role which can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
Support, guidance and keeping you safe
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lead Support Volunteer
We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.
About this opportunityWe are looking to recruit a Lead Support Volunteer for the East Cumbria Group. As a Lead Support Volunteer, you will be coordinating the support team, representing the needs of people affected by MS and our services and collate information about relevant local organisations. See a video about one of our Support Volunteers here.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll have empathetic listening and interpersonal skills and be able to support a team of volunteers.
Apply
Read through the role description carefully
Please apply online
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
Debt Justice is looking for a Treasurer to support our board to meet our financial responsibilities. Debt Justice is a UK based campaigning organisation that challenges poverty and inequality caused by unjust debt. In solidarity with global allies, we actively challenge the way that debt is used to sustain colonialism and exploitation in the global economy. At the same time, we use a community organising approach to build the collective power of people with lived experience of debt in local communities across the UK. Our local groups bring people on the frontlines of economic injustice together to lead campaigns and win systemic change to tackle the household debt crisis.
As the Treasurer, you will play a key role in helping us fulfil our mission. You will also benefit from:
· Opportunities to make strategic decisions and develop new skills
· The chance to support an economic justice organisation campaigning in solidarity with people affected by debt in local communities and in the global south.
· Induction and training to help you in your role as Treasurer, including a nominated trustee-buddy to provide peer-support
We are committed to equity, justice, diversity and inclusion across our work and this includes taking measures to support your application and your ability to participate in board meetings, including but not limited to:
· Any travel or childcare costs reimbursed
· The option of joining board meetings remotely
· Discussing your accessibility needs and making reasonable adjustments as needed
Experience of being a Treasurer is not essential. We are looking for someone who has skills in financial management and there is no requirement of any knowledge of campaigning, advocacy or communications. If you are interested in becoming a Treasurer for the first time, we'd be happy to talk to you about what it involves to help you make up your mind.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of background. We recognise that people face systemic oppression based on factors including their gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age and disability and therefore we have a responsibility to centre anti-oppression in our work. We also recognise that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in this sector and we are committed to addressing this in whatever way we can.
To express our commitment to achieving a more diverse board, we are aiming for 50% non-male board membership and 15% people of colour. We would particularly like to encourage applications from women and non-binary people, people of colour, people who identify as LGTBQIA, people with disabilities and/or chronic health conditions and people who identify as working class or have done in the past.
If you are not sure whether to apply, please get in touch and we would be more than happy to have a chat and answer any questions you may have.
Please view the recruitment pack for full details of the role.
To apply for the role please submit your CV with a letter of interest of no more than 2 pages, Your cover letter should demonstrate how you meet the requirements under the four headings in the person specification and confirm that you are eligible to act as a charity trustee.
Please send your CV and cover letter by 9am on Monday 29 April. Interviews will take place on zoom on Friday 10 May. We can provide funds for childcare if this is needed to enable candidates to attend an interview.
The Chair of Debt Justice’s Board is available to answer any questions about the role so please get in touch with us, we’d love to have a conversation with you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lead Support Volunteer
We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.
About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Lead Support Volunteer for the Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale Group. As a Lead Support Volunteer, you will be coordinating the support team, representing the needs of people affected by MS and our services and collate information about relevant local organisations.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll have empathetic listening and interpersonal skills and be able to support a team of volunteers.
Apply
Read through the role description carefully
Apply online
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
Lead Support Volunteer
We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.
About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Lead Support Volunteer for the Stratford-upon-Avon and District Group. As a Lead Support Volunteer, you will be coordinating the support team, representing the needs of people affected by MS and our services and collate information about relevant local organisations. See a video about one of our Support Volunteers here.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll have empathetic listening and interpersonal skills and be able to support a team of volunteers.
Apply
Read through the role description carefully
Please apply online
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Treasurer Role Description
About us
We are a global alliance of 47 local organisations in 38 countries, working on the front line with children and families in need. Our vision is a world in which children and families everywhere have access to the support they need to survive and thrive. Our mission is to make that happen through research, knowledge exchange, campaigning and humanitarian responses. We are registered as a charity under the Charity Commission for England and Wales and have two subsidiaries registered in New Zealand and in the US.
What we do
As local practitioners, we provide direct support every day to children and families in our communities, based on our frontline knowledge of what they need most. As an alliance, we use this local insight to inform research, practice exchange, campaigning and humanitarian responses. These lead to change nationally, regionally and globally. Through research, we gather and analyse evidence to discover and develop better ways to help children and families to live well. Through knowledge exchange, we maximise the reach of solutions that have been shown to work so they can be used to support even more children and families. Through campaigning, we influence and inspire others to take action for children and families worldwide.
For more information about our work and our members, please visit our website.
About the role
We are looking for a Treasurer with experience of working with not for profits in setting strategic financial direction and it would be desirable if they have experience in complying with the regulations of the Charity Commission for England and Wales or similar regulatory bodies.
You would be joining our board at an exciting time, as we implement our new strategy, build on our campaigns and broaden our advocacy to mobilise greater support and achieve change. In line with this, we have built our model on realistic income forecasts, we plan to maintain the net unrestricted funds available, we are building restricted funding streams to fund our thematic priorities, we continue to align income and expenditure on 6 month, 12 month and 18 month time horizons and we carefully manage the commitment of our remaining surplus reserves.
Responsibilities of the Treasurer
In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee (see below), the responsibility of the Treasurer is to maintain an overview of the organisation's affairs, ensuring its financial viability and that the organisation has policies and systems in place to ensure robust financial planning, implementation and reporting. For example, by taking a lead role on behalf of the board in:
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Reviewing budgets, accounts and financial statements, and recommending them to the Board for approval
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Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs
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Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy
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Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place
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Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate investment policy
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Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies
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Ensuring that the accounts are scrutinised through external audits and internal reviews and that any recommendations are implemented
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Keeping the Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities
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Making a formal presentation of the accounts at the General Meeting and drawing attention to important points in a coherent and easily understandable way
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Chairing the Resource Mobilisation and Communications Committee (formerly the Finance and Human Resources Committee) and leading meetings three times a year
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Ensuring that organisation has processes in place to meet any compliance requirements
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Ensuring the organisation has a risk management process in place
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Reviewing and signing financial transactions and other documentation that requires board approval
Family values mutual accountability and has a Responsibility Framework which outlines responsibilities and rights for board trustees, members and staff. The Treasurer has a key role in ensuring that mutual accountability is upheld in areas of finance by identifying and highlighting potential conflicts of loyalty..
General duties of a trustee of a Trustee of Family For Every Child
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To ensure that Family for Every Child complies with its governing documents, UK charity law, UK company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations of a UK registered charity
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To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its Articles of Association, and that it uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects
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To ensure that the organisation operates within the parameters laid down by the members in the Governance Manual
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To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. In doing so, to ensure that the Board has taken account of input from the membership
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To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation
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To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
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To ensure the financial stability of the organisation
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To monitor the performance of the Chief Executive Officer
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To represent the organisation externally
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To represent the board on relevant subsidiary entities
Person specification
We are looking for someone with the following experience and capability:
All trustees need to have the following:
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Understanding, or commitment to acquire an understanding, of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trustees of a UK charity. Acceptance of these duties, responsibilities and liabilities, and a commitment to operate within them.
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Good, independent judgement and the ability to operate at a strategic level.
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An ability and willingness to work as a part of a team and to support the staff team.
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Understanding and empathy with Family for Every Child’s vision, mission, values and beliefs.
In addition to the trustee person specification, the Treasurer needs to have:
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Financial and business experience at a senior management or director level
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An understanding of the charity sector, for example an appreciation of the operations, accounting (including SORP) and legal framework in the UK
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Experience in complying with the regulations of the Charity Commission for England and Wales or a similar regulatory body
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Significant experience of financial management and strategy
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Some experience of charity fundraising is desirable
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The skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences.
Desirable, but not essential requirements:
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experience of working with or on a board
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a qualified member of a recognised accountancy body
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Experience of both local and international not for profits.
Time Commitment
This is a substantial and responsible role, and will suit someone able to commit about 18-20 hours three times a year. This includes about 18 hours a year for meetings (which are held on Zoom at a time which is most mutually convenient for attendees in different time zones), as well as time for reading and preparation.
Board and committee meetings are three times a year, and there may be ad hoc meetings between the regular meetings. If the Treasurer also sits on the board of a subsidiary entity, there are additional three board meetings. In addition, trustees are requested to provide support and guidance to the CEO and other Secretariat staff on an ongoing basis.
The initial term is a three-year period which can be reviewed by the Board..
Our commitment to diversity
We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. Family’s board is international and we wish to continue to strengthen representation of different cultures and world views. We are hoping to appoint a Treasurer to bring further diversity to our board, and who will enrich our governance by bringing different perspectives and experiences, which reflect our global alliance. The Treasurer does not have to be based in the UK, or be a UK national, and we welcome candidates outside Europe and the US.
Remuneration
Please note that this is an advisory role, with no remuneration. Expenses for travel, as
required, will be reimbursed by Family for Every Child in accordance with our policies.
Family for Every Child has zero-tolerance for abuse and exploitation of all people and all Trustees are expected to understand and comply with the Safeguarding policy (which includes the safeguarding code of conduct) and other related policies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Young Humanists are the voice for non-religious young people. Two-thirds of young people are non-religious. We provide them with the community and platform that their voices deserve. We think young people have a right to be heard and that more should be done to ensure policy reflects their views.
Young Humanists is led by a committee that drives national and regional events throughout the year. They are supported by a team of local Ambassadors, who are the ‘on the ground’ representatives, working as part of local humanist or other community groups. We also have a team of volunteers specialising in areas like social media, design and research, who support the committee and individual Ambassadors.
We are seeking a dedicated and driven Northern Ireland-based individual to join our network of Ambassadors, to assist the committee by:
- Sitting on the Northern Ireland Humanists committee, providing a formal link to Young Humanists by championing issues that are particularly relevant to young people in Northern Ireland.
- Putting on events with a view to getting younger people involved (e.g. pub quizzes, campaign work, family-friendly events like coffee mornings or Sunday brunches, litter picks or picnics)
- Be a contact point for other Young Humanists who want to attend nearby groups/events and an ambassador for Young Humanists at regional events.
- Provide local knowledge to make sure we promote relevant local opportunities to our members and, equally, promote Humanists UK and Young Humanist events or campaigns locally.
Please read the full Application Pack for more information.
While there are no set hours we expect that up to three hours per week on average may be spent on the role, with this possibly increasing in the run-up to Young Humanists’ events.
All Young Humanists volunteers should be aged 18 to 35 (with eligibility ending the day before the applicant’s 36th birthday). Much of the work can be done remotely, but it is required that the post holder be based in Northern Ireland.
If this sounds like you send your CV and cover letter, with the subject ‘Young Humanists Ambassador for Northern Ireland’
New Governor (Trustee) vacancy
Are you interested in making a positive difference in Islington; helping to effect change and tackle issues related to poverty and inequality?
- Do you have experience in finance, investments, endowments and/or impact investing?
- Can you help amplify the voice of those we work with, through your personal or professional experience?
- Could you bring additional diversity to our board so that we better reflect the community in which we work?
- Do you have volunteering or charity experience?
- Are you able to commit the time required to make the most of joining us?
If any of the above apply to you, then becoming a Governor of the Cripplegate Foundation may be the right opportunity for you. Full induction and support would be provided, so don’t let a lack of experience of being a trustee or governor deter you from reading more…
Cripplegate Foundation is a grant making foundation focused on poverty and inequality and operates in the London Borough of Islington and a small part of the City of London. It is a pioneer of the place-based giving movement, building on a decade of innovative partnerships and grant programmes.
Please see information pack attached for more of an in depth view of the role.
Deadline: Expressions of Interest by 3rd May 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that we achieve our core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that we have a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision.
We’re part of a network of independent charities that offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. When we say we’re for everyone, we mean it. People rely on us because we’re independent and totally impartial. We can give advice on a wide range of subjects such as benefits, Universal Credit, debt, employment, housing, legal issues, immigration and much more.
We are seeking someone who is ambitious, forward-thinking and has effective communication skills.
We particularly want to recruit more women, young people and candidates from ethnic communities to increase the diversity across the board. We are looking to recruit people with skills and experience in the following:
● Human resources/Employment
● Business development/Strategy
● Income generation
● Law/legal
The ideal person will bring innovative ideas, enthusiasm and excellent judgement to help lead the organisation. Understanding of, and empathy with, the types of issues faced by our clients is also important.
What’s in it for you?
Working for a well respected charity that makes a real difference to people’s lives.
Decisions made by the board set the direction of our charitable activities and have a major influence on the success of our work so that local people are able to take decisions that directly affect their lives. The role provides a unique insight into the issues facing our local communities and being a part of improving local people’s lives is very rewarding.
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, and utilise any expertise and knowledge to benefit the local community.
This is an unpaid role but all reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
What difference will you make?
The trustees are collectively responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of Citizens Advice Staffordshire South West and for developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with governing documents and legal and regulatory guidelines and your energy and ideas will drive the organisation forward.
If you have the personal qualities and enthusiasm to drive change and you embody our inventive, responsible and generous values, we would love to hear from you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Amazing, giving, inspiring and awesome are just a few of the words we would use to describe our volunteers.
Our volunteers play an integral part in the services we provide and the people we support. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will really make a difference whilst gaining experience along the way, then join us here at Rethink Mental Illness.
About the role
We are looking for Digital Mapping Volunteers to support our Derbyshire Recovery and Peer Support & Living Well services and network. You will be residing within Derbyshire community or surrounding area and, ideally, you will be able to commit up to 3 hours per week to volunteering.
The aim of our Community Mapping project is to provide easily accessible information on locations of other services, groups and community resources / assets available to our wider network.
You will work closely with a network of'nomad' volunteers across Derbyshire. Nomad volunteers collect local grass roots information on support, points of interest and community assets available in the community were they live.
As a Digital Mapping Volunteer, you will support other 'nomad' volunteers by updating the local information they collect on our digital Community Mental Health Support Map.
You will receive training and regular supervision to ensure you feel confident in your role.
About the service
Our Derbyshire services support people who are having difficulties with their mental health by offering targeted goal-focused support, developing peer support and volunteer opportunities across Derbyshire, and also peer support groups.
You can also find out more about our service on facebook
What you will be doing as a Nomad Community Mapping Volunteer
The aim of our service Digital Mapping Volunteers is to update and maintain the Digital Mental Health Support Map. As part of the team you will support:
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Liaising with Group Development Workers and Community Mapping Nomad Volunteers for mapping information
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Inputting up-to-date information into our digital online Community Map
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Network with other local services for updates and changes to community support
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Workshop and network ideas for improvement to the mapping service and user experience
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Source and identify online collaborations for expansion and improvements to the project
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Liaising with Group Development Workers, providing updates
- Organise and file information updates into our system
What will make you a great fit for this role?
- Excellent communication skills
- Basic IT Knowledge
- Able to relate to people from all backgrounds and the ability to remain non-judgmental
- Understanding the importance of confidentiality
- Organisational skills
- Ability to provide feedback and work enthusiastically within a team
- Good local knowledge of mental health support
Who are we?
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
We welcome applications from everyone, applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning+ (LGBTQ+), people with a disability, or those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are actively encouraged to apply. We are proud to have also been awarded Disability Confident employer status. We have an ambition of becoming an anti-racist organisation and we recognise there is more to do in ensuring our recruitment is fair and inclusive, which is why we are recruiting new roles in helping us to achieve this.
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