Marketing Manager Volunteer Roles in Liverpool

Choice International is a UK based not-for-profit international development organisation that seeks to address inequality issues both overseas and within the UK. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion via researching, developing and implementing development projects for disabled people and other disadvantaged communities in the UK and overseas.

In view of upcoming development projects, we are seeking applications for a Project Development & Marketing Volunteer to work from our office in East London. There is opportunity for working from home after the first month.

This is an exciting position that offers plenty of scope to make a real difference in support of equality and diversity. We are currently delivering disability sports projects and events in India and in London.

The role is to assist the organisation with the development of national and international programmes for disability and equality rights and other related projects through research, administration and writing proposals, emails and reports.

The main responsibilities will be:

• To research potential partnerships and assist in the development of project proposals
• To research funding opportunities and assist in the development of grant proposals
• To assist in the organisation and management of Choice International activities and events
• To represent Choice International at conferences, exhibitions and seminars, as necessary
• To support other administrative tasks, as necessary.

Applicants should have a positive, can-do attitude, be reliable and trustworthy. If you are passionate about equality diversity and international development and keen to gain valuable, hands-on experience, then we would like to hear from you.

Please note that this is a voluntary, unpaid position. However, depending on funding available we may be able to contribute to the cost of travel from your home to the office.

Please note due to the number of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all applicants hence only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Croydon Community Against Trafficking (CCAT) is a small Croydon-based charity which is committed to the fight against modern slavery and human trafficking. We are currently five trustees, one project manager, and a handful of volunteers.

We are currently establishing a multi-stakeholder project which aims to make the London Borough of Croydon a Slavery Free Borough. This is a significant operation and is currently in the initial stages, having just had the first of many multi-stakeholder meetings.

We are looking for an organised and numerate volunteer to help with marketing, raising funds and regular donations to meet our aims.

What you will gain as a volunteer:  

•  Being part of a dedicated volunteer-led team
•  Valuable experience by helping establish a Slavery Free Croydon
•  Giving back to your community and making a difference
•  Learning new skills and gaining experience in the VCS sector
•  Being part of projects where your ideas and contributions are valued

What your volunteering entails:

•  The first point of contact and coordinater of fundraising and events
•  Working with Trustees to identify and secure appropriate future events and fundraising activities
•  Coordinating administration of events, funding ideas and opportunities
•  Running stalls, handing out information, collections for donations and similar (with Trustee/Staff guidance)
•  Volunteering alongside Bid/Grant Writer Volunteer (if applicable)
•  Referring complex issues to Trustee/Staff
•  General admin as and when needed

Your personal skills and attributes include:  

•  Previous Marketing and/or Fundraising experience is essential
•  Excellent communication skills
•  Organised, focused and pays attention to details
•  Numerate and able to work to tight deadlines and can prioritise well
•  Proficient user of Email, MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint and similar
•  Knows when to ask for help and where boundaries are
•  Can take initiative when needed, dedicated and flexible

Content Creator & Community Engagement 

Role Profile 

Main objective: 

• To support with the implementation of our current Marketing strategy. 

This role requires experience in content creation and social media engagement, and reports to Indigo’s Marketing Manager. 

Hours: 16-21/week 

Duration: 4 months 

Location: Remote Working (must be based within the GMT to GMT+3 timezones) Remuneration: This is a voluntary role. There is no financial compensation associated with this role. 

Benefits: Being part of a wonderful team and helping amazing grassroots organisations find volunteers. Mentoring support & training related to the role and your development interests. Flexible working hours. This role can be accounted as an official internship. 

To apply, please fill in the application form on the Indigo website. 

Purpose: We are looking for a part-time Content Creator & Community Engagement volunteer to support with the implementation of our current Marketing strategy. Our strategy aims to amplify our social media presence, unify our messaging, improve our reach, increase our recruitment and fundraising potential, grow our pool of wonderful volunteers and communicate the positive impact they make on a daily basis! 

As a small charity, we don't have a huge budget for communications - but we do have access to inspiring stories, powerful imagery and an energetic team of colleagues. We’re looking for a motivated volunteer to help us make these stories and images into usable content. We’re looking for someone passionate about our cause and curious to learn about content creation. You will work closely with our marketing manager on our campaigns as well as help plan out our strategies going forward. 

This is an exciting opportunity to really help us grow our marketing and comms from the ground up. If you think you have what it takes, please get in touch. 

Responsibilities:

• Create reels & videos to be published on our media accounts and website, primarily using Canva 
• Create carousels and static posts to be published on our media accounts and website, using Canva 
• Create copy to accompany or be included within the above digital content 
• Create content following Indigo’s Brand Guidelines and Tone of Voice 
• Engage with our community of followers
• Keep our media accounts active through original and reshared content 
• Support the implementation of Indigo’s marketing strategy 
• Communicate with Indigo’s Marketing Manager
• Participation in the weekly marketing meetings 

Skills & Experience

• Experience in content creation (videos and media posts) 
• Excellent computer skills 
• Knowledge of Canva or other content and video editing platforms if preferred 
• Strong organisation and planning skills
• Strong team player 
• Interest in working remotely, managing your own time and multitasking
• Interest in and frequent presence on social media
• Previous experience and/or demonstrated interest in the refugees and migrants sector, knowledge of the responsible volunteering concept is welcomed. 

At Indigo Volunteers we see our differences as our strength. We are committed to cultivating an equal and fair working environment free from discrimination on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, mental health, religion or age. We believe in promoting a sense of belonging, where our people are heard and valued and diversity of experience and perspective is celebrated. 

About Indigo Indigo Volunteers is a charity that recruits volunteers, supports grassroots organisations, and creates networks along the European refugee route. We believe in the power of ordinary people, and enable them to work together to support refugees and displaced people. We work within a community of remarkable grassroots charities, volunteers, sector experts, and humanitarian organisations that are positively dedicated to supporting communities coping with displacement, inequality, and social injustice. Have a read about us on our website. 

OUR VALUES 

1. Human-centred. We put relationships, lasting collaborations and human wellbeing at the centre of everything we do. 

2. Humility. We acknowledge that we do not have all the answers; we welcome feedback and strive to continuously learn. 

3. Accountability. We follow through on our commitments; we are honest and transparent. 

To apply, please fill in the application form on the Indigo website. 

Are you a social media expert who can turn our social media into powerful tools to raise awareness and create a following? Would you like the opportunity to use your skills to do something meaningful and make a real difference to people in need?

We are seeking a volunteer who can develop and execute a plan to grow our social media to boost awareness of borderline personality disorder and our organisation. 

Responsibilities

• Build and develop a consistent social media strategy in-line with Borderline Support UK's work.
• Writing and creating engaging social media content, ensuring it complies with our policies and guidelines
• Maintain the current Twitter, Facebook and Instagram page
• Scheduling and posting regular, up-to-date engaging and accurate content across our social media channels
• Liaise with the board and key volunteers to produce content and ensure accuracy across all our channels
• Monitoring activity and responding to comments on social media channels

About You

Ideally you should have:

• Working experience in social media content management including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter 
• Experience of creating graphics
• Experience of using social media scheduling
• Strong written and spoken English skills
• Strong verbal, written and organisational skills.

 International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking experts and adult students in FUNDRAISING & MARKETING & GRANT WRITING. 

( English or Swahili, Thai, or Bahasa Indonesia is required) 

Please share your knowledge or Interest in any of these three fields and practice your skills on a global level through IHF. (For University Students we offer INTERNSHIPS.)

Volunteer Globally from your home. Whether an hour a month or an hour a day, whether experienced or new; your help is needed. Meet many people from diverse cultures and socio- economic backgrounds globally, while helping children seeking a brighter future.

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is an award winning International Non- profit, founded and active since 2001. Our two-fold mission is to 

(1) Educate impoverished children, while activating their highest potential and promoting healthy, loving communities around them. 

 (2) Educating global citizens through real life experiences, online and in person, about the realities of impoverished communities, practical skills in aiding needed efforts, and the value of other cultures.

Why am I needed?

Community is at the heart of everything that we do at Tenovus Cancer Care to help those affected by cancer. Our aim is simple – to deliver a vision where fewer people get cancer and those that do receive equal access to excellent treatment. However, we can’t do this without your help. Our shops in local communities are crucial to us raising vital funds. So, we’d like you to volunteer your time and commitment to help us make a difference. We need you to help create exciting displays in our windows and in our shops to help turn clothes into cash.

What will I be doing?

Creating visually inspiring displays in our windows and in our shops under the guidance of our shop management team

Merchandising, displaying and maintaining high standards of presentation in the shop according to promotional activities and seasonal trends

Maintaining high levels of shop standards, presentation and cleanliness

Speaking with customers, making them welcome and answering queries

Promoting awareness of the charity and the services that we provide.

What skills do I need?

Creativity

A strong interest in fashion and retail

It’d be great if you have some knowledge of fashion, labels and trends

A really keen eye for detail

Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team

Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the team and customers.

Many of the standard tasks within the shop involve standing or sitting for periods, handling bags and donations from the public and there may be stairs to climb depending on which shop you are based in. If you have any concerns about this, please speak with the Shop Manager when expressing your interest in volunteering.

How much time do I need to commit?

We’d need you to give around three hours per week if you can with the possibility to do more if you’d like to. However, we appreciate any time you’d like to give; please let us know this on your application form. All we ask is that you give the same hours each week and that you let us know as soon as you can if you’re not able to make it. This’ll help us to plan our week.

What support will I be given?

Before starting with Tenovus Cancer Care, we ask that you do try a small number of hours in the shop so we can both see how the role may suit you. The amount of hours can be decided between you and the Shop Manager.

Following that the Shop Manager and team will be on hand to run you through the basics of helping in a shop in your first few days and they’ll always be on hand after that.

Becoming a volunteer with Tenovus Cancer Care can be a rewarding experience and is certainly invaluable to the charity and its goals.

What benefits can I expect?

Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with organisational policy

The satisfaction of knowing you’re making a vital difference to the work of Tenovus Cancer Care, and in particular the people who access our unique services

The opportunity to be creative and bring new ideas to the shop whilst developing your visual merchandising and retail skills

The opportunity to develop new and existing skills

Access to all internal vacancies

Access to training

The enjoyment of meeting new people and being part of our Retail Team

The chance to gain experience of helping Wales’ leading cancer charity.

Where will I be based?

You’ll be based within your local Tenovus Cancer Care shop.

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Inclusivity:

Whether you’re a volunteer, supporter, or staff member, we want everyone to feel welcome at Tenovus Cancer Care. We are committed to greater diversity across our people to make sure we have a breadth of experience, skills and perspective that reflects the communities we serve.

We are working to ensure that Tenovus Cancer Care is a fair and equitable place to volunteer. We strive to ensure everyone is treated fairly, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion, or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership.

Now-u is a non-profit website and app, launched in July 2020 with a mission to inform, involve and inspire people to help tackle some of the world's most pressing environmental and social problems related to i) human rights and welfare, ii) protecting the world around us, and iii) preserving our species and the planet.

Some of our past campaigns:

• Promoting Zero Waste
• Tackling modern slavery across the globe
• Improving disability equality in the UK
• Improving mental health in the UK
• Supporting people facing homelessness in the UK

Through promotion we also engage with users of our app and website. By giving people actionable opportunities to help further the cause of our chosen campaigns (i.e. donating to certain charities, writing to your local MP, links to sign petitions), we work to create an engaging space whereby anyone can help contribute and tackle some of the challenges we face today.

Role Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Digital Advertising and SEO Manager to join our team. As the Digital Advertising and SEO Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving our digital presence, increasing visibility, and maximizing the impact of our campaigns. You will lead the development and execution of digital advertising strategies, manage SEO initiatives, and contribute to the overall digital marketing efforts of Now-u

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and optimise digital advertising campaigns across various platforms, including Google Ads, Facebook, and other relevant channels
• Develop and implement effective SEO strategies to enhance Now-u's online visibility and rankings
• Conduct SEO research, on-page optimisation, and link-building activities
• Collaborate with the web development team to ensure the charity's website is optimised for search engines
• Utilise analytics tools to track, analyse and report on key performance metrics related to digital advertising, SEO and website advertising
• Collaborate with the marketing team to integrate digital advertising and SEO strategies into broader marketing campaigns

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in digital advertising, including campaign planning, execution and optimisation
• Good knowledge of SEO best practices
• Familiarity with tools such as Google Ads, Google Analytics, SEO platforms and other relevant tools
• Strong analytical tools to interpret data and provide actionable insights
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Creative mindset with the ability to develop engaging content
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for Now-u's mission and commitment to making a positive impact

**Note - as this role is voluntary, it will be unpaid, and we do require a few hours availability every week, however this is flexible**

This is an opportunity to provide really important support to a new project that we hope could really make a positive difference in the world. You would also become part of a small friendly volunteer team who would love to work collaboratively on any other ideas you may have regarding the app.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Why am I needed?

Community is at the heart of everything that we do at Tenovus Cancer Care to help those affected by cancer. Our aim is simple – to deliver a vision where fewer people get cancer and those that do receive equal access to excellent treatment. However, we can’t do this without your help. Our shops in local communities are crucial to us raising vital funds. So, we’d like you to volunteer your time and commitment to help us make a difference. We need you to help create exciting displays in our windows and in our shops to help turn clothes into cash.

What will I be doing?

Creating visually inspiring displays in our windows and in our shops under the guidance of our shop management team

Merchandising, displaying and maintaining high standards of presentation in the shop according to promotional activities and seasonal trends

Maintaining high levels of shop standards, presentation and cleanliness

Speaking with customers, making them welcome and answering queries

Promoting awareness of the charity and the services that we provide.

What skills do I need?

Creativity

A strong interest in fashion and retail

It’d be great if you have some knowledge of fashion, labels and trends

A really keen eye for detail

Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team

Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the team and customers.

Many of the standard tasks within the shop involve standing or sitting for periods, handling bags and donations from the public and there may be stairs to climb depending on which shop you are based in. If you have any concerns about this, please speak with the Shop Manager when expressing your interest in volunteering.

How much time do I need to commit?

We’d need you to give around three hours per week if you can with the possibility to do more if you’d like to. However, we appreciate any time you’d like to give; please let us know this on your application form. All we ask is that you give the same hours each week and that you let us know as soon as you can if you’re not able to make it. This’ll help us to plan our week.

What support will I be given?

Before starting with Tenovus Cancer Care, we ask that you do try a small number of hours in the shop so we can both see how the role may suit you. The amount of hours can be decided between you and the Shop Manager.

Following that the Shop Manager and team will be on hand to run you through the basics of helping in a shop in your first few days and they’ll always be on hand after that.

Becoming a volunteer with Tenovus Cancer Care can be a rewarding experience and is certainly invaluable to the charity and its goals.

What benefits can I expect?

Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with organisational policy

The satisfaction of knowing you’re making a vital difference to the work of Tenovus Cancer Care, and in particular the people who access our unique services

The opportunity to be creative and bring new ideas to the shop whilst developing your visual merchandising and retail skills

The opportunity to develop new and existing skills

Access to all internal vacancies

Access to training

The enjoyment of meeting new people and being part of our Retail Team

The chance to gain experience of helping Wales’ leading cancer charity.

Where will I be based?

You’ll be based within your local Tenovus Cancer Care shop.

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Inclusivity:

Whether you’re a volunteer, supporter, or staff member, we want everyone to feel welcome at Tenovus Cancer Care. We are committed to greater diversity across our people to make sure we have a breadth of experience, skills and perspective that reflects the communities we serve.

We are working to ensure that Tenovus Cancer Care is a fair and equitable place to volunteer. We strive to ensure everyone is treated fairly, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion, or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership.

We address the challenges of the lack of unadulterated, gluten-free and allergy free food products in the market, seeing that there are more than 100 000 cases of gluten intolerance per year. We also address the fact that post-harvest loss and knowledge gaps on post-harvest methods exist.

We help to solve those challenges by building a holistic and inclusive African Super-foods value chain to fight food insecurity, hunger and diseases. This is done through capacity building and technical assistance, processing and value addition training as well as access to markets. We partner with community heads and women leaders to identify, profile smallholder farmers, women and youth; we train them on agri-entrepreneural skills, post-harvest methods and techniques, business, financial and marketing skills. For example, we train on different methods of extending the life of staple crops such as plantains, sweet potatoes, etc. by processing them into flours, chips, puree, boiled, fried, pastries and much more. This way we provide beneficiaries with quality education, technical support, reduce post-harvest losses and facilitate market access.

COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT

• Engage with our social media audience by responding to comments, messages, and inquiries in a timely and friendly manner; initiate conversations and discussions on relevant topics to encourage community engagement and interaction; share information and engaging content; collaborate with content writing team to identify and create community-focused content that resonates with our target audience and also monitor and analyze community feedback and insights to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

• Volunteer 5-8 hours per week remotely

While gaining invaluable experience in recruitment, human resources and NFP Social enterprise,                           practice your passion within real-life scenarios.

We are looking for Recruitment Managers to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in sourcing, engaging and on-boarding volunteers.

We are looking for individuals who will help us build a diverse and dedicated team to support our brand messages and visions.

If you are enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated about building a dynamic volunteer team and are excited to contribute your recruitment skills to a meaningful cause, join us as a Recruitment Manager Volunteer. Together, we can create a positive and lasting impact in our community.

Please note the role is a voluntary position and could be entirely remote. Any incurred reasonable expenses will be paid.

Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with HR and leadership team to understand volunteer needs, roles and requirements.
- Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies and campaigns.
- Utilise online platforms, social media, and community networks to advertise volunteer opportunities.
- Assist with review volunteer applications and inquiries, and assess candidate suitability.
- Conduct interviews with potential candidates to determine their skills, motivations, and alignment with our organisation's values and visions.
- Coordinate volunteer orientation and on boarding processes, ensuring volunteers are well-informed and equipped for their roles.
- Maintain a database of potential and current candidates and keeping track of their skills, interests, and availability.
- Work closely with leadership team and other team members to ensure a seamless transition from recruitment to engagement.
- Regularly report on recruitment metrics and effectiveness to the leadership team.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve the volunteer recruitment process and enhance the volunteer experience.
- The role may also include attending events in the UK to offer recruitment.

Requirements:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively market and promote volunteer opportunities.
- Experience in recruitment, human resources, or volunteer management is a plus.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
- Proficiency in using online platforms, social media, and communication tools.
- Dedicated and willing to learn.
- Committed to our values and mission 

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how you can become a vital part of our team.​

ABOUT TESYouth 

TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a NFP social enterprise which focuses on improving the rate of youth employment, through volunteering, interactive and skill-based workshops, work-experience and training programmes. Together with our strategic partners, we collaborate with organisations to provide youth to develop their skills, and to assist in achieving their career aspirations.

Who we are: 

We are a charitable non-government organisation located in Leicester. Our charitable activities are centred on developing community choirs, hosting events, and participating in local and national arts activities and festivals (Art). We develop activities that empower and engage community members like youth groups and the elderly (Community) and run mentoring programs and workshops in school/community settings (Education). 

Kainé Management is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. 

Job Summary: 

The Volunteer Social Media Admin will be responsible for designing, creating and managing Kaine’s presence on our social platforms. This will be achieved through engagement and brand connection through digital medium, regular content creation, sponsorships, events, campaigns, and effective media strategies. This is a remote position but you will be required to commute to the office for an introduction and occasional meet-ups. 

Key Responsibilities:

· Create and maintain Kainé’s presence on social platforms, these include our website, Facebook, Instagram etc. 

· Responsible for promoting our organisation over social media. 

· Regularly create, edit and publish engaging image, video, reels for social media channels. 

· Monitor and respond appropriately to messages and comments. 

· Analyse the effectiveness of your social media campaigns 

· Advertise current events and campaigns on social media platforms. 

· Increase the number of followers, likes, shares and post engagements on all relevant social media platforms. 

Other duties: 

Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience: 

· Working towards or have a bachelor’s degree in marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration etc. (or relevant experience) 

· Marketing experience (preferable) 

· Experience in charity or Non-Governmental Organisation (preferable) 

About you: 

· Good leadership qualities. 

· Good conceptual and analytical abilities. 

· Clear, concise communicator 

· Passionate and enthusiastic 

· Ability to handle complex situations under pressure. 

· Time management and excellent negotiation skills 

· Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. 

· Ability to persuade and influence others. 

· Ability to work effectively within a team and as an individual. 

· Attention to detail. 

Benefits: 

• Flexitime 

• Remote 

Ability to commute/relocate: 

• Must be able to reliably commute (or live within) Leicester. 

Or collective is addressing the problem of waste within children’s clothes. With 183 million items of children’s clothes ending up in landfill each year, and 1 in 3 parents admitting to throwing items away because ‘they don’t know what to do with it’ something has to change. We are tackling kidswear, in particular 0-3 years because in the first 2 years of a babies life they outgrow at least 7 sizes. It is the ultimate fast fashion, and with so many wardrobe changes the options are limiting, responsibly made clothes cost more, high street clothes are poorly made and not for longevity whilst second hand is great, but time consuming.

Or collective is bringing back the old concept of hand me downs through a giant shared wardrobe. We buy from brands that are design led in their vision, hold high quality suitable for a circular economy and sustainable in their ethos. We support a lot of small brands by both buying current season collections as well as taking care of stock remaining at the end of the season. Our customers can subscribe with us to have access to this wardrobe for a monthly fee renting and rotating their wardrobe as their little one grows.

We are:

• Flexible: Change your clothes whenever it suits you
• Lighter on your pocket: pay 10% of the retail price per month
• Kinder to the planet: reducing waste and promoting responsible consumption

COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT

• To nurture our paid subscriber community through email and thoughtful ideas that can be added to rotations increasing customer engagement and retention and encouraging user-generated content. Build our social community increasing engagement and interaction.

• Volunteer 3-4 hours per week remotely

Welcome from the Chair of Trustees at Farms for City Children

Are you looking for a role in which you can make a real difference? Do you care about connecting young people to the natural world, to food, and to farming? Due to the retirement of long-standing Trustees, we are looking to recruit up to four new trustees with diverse experience to bring a fresh perspective and skill set to our Board of Trustees. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with first-hand or indirect experience in charity law & governance, fundraising and/or event management, marketing, and farming. We are also keen to bring to our Board an educational expert with a focus on outdoor education, who can help shape our offering with the requirements of the UK’s national curriculum.  Equally, we would love to hear from any interested candidate who has the time, energy, and enthusiasm to commit to our extremely worthwhile cause, whatever their expertise.

Each of our three heritage farms is run and managed by a fantastic team of farm-based staff, executive team, and volunteers, committed to creating a week of “muck and magic” for every person that visits: children, young people, teachers, and group leaders alike. Working alongside our dedicated partner farmers, these amazing teams make the charity what it is today - an inspiring charity whose vision is of a world where all young people benefit from being connected to food, farming, and the natural world – where access to the countryside is accepted as a right, and not a privilege. You can find out more about us by visiting our website.

You would be joining a Board that is passionate about moving the charity forward into its next 50-years of operation, delivering an immersive, life-changing, educational experience to our beneficiaries.  Your expertise will help drive forward our new strategic business plan, developed in partnership with our staff, trustees, beneficiaries, and external stakeholders, that will determine the direction of the charity for the coming years. It is a stimulating, challenging, and rewarding environment for dedicated trustees and a great time to join our charity to support us on this journey.

The Board meets a minimum of four times per year.  Three of the meetings are held on-site at one of the charity’s three farms’ premises: Nethercott in Iddesleigh, mid-Devon; Wick Court in Gloucestershire; and St David’s in Pembrokeshire, Wales. There may well be other meetings, either held on-line or in person, depending on specific needs. In addition to Board meetings, we encourage Trustees to participate in fundraising and social events throughout the calendar year.

As part of our strategic aims, Farms for City Children is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and supports and encourages under-represented and under-served groups. We welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion, socio-economic background, or any other difference.

Farms for City Children is, and must be, unconditionally committed to safeguarding best practice and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Consequently, successful candidates will be subject to a Social Media check and a DBS check at the appropriate level in line with our commitment to Safer Recruitment.

Whether you are experienced or taking your first step as a Trustee, we would love to hear from you.  You will have the opportunity to use your skills, passion, and commitment to help shape the future of our charity.

This is a voluntary role with all reasonable expenses reimbursed.

Rachel Goult, Chair of Trustees

About Farms for City Children

Farms for City Children transforms the lives of children and young people through an immersive, residential farm experience.

Farms for City Children is a vibrant charity that delivers learning and well-being impact to children and young people from cities and disadvantaged communities through the experience of working together on our farms in the heart of the British countryside. Since our foundation in 1976, we have welcomed children, typically school groups between the ages of 8 and 11 years old, to spend a week on one of our three heritage working farms located in Pembrokeshire, Devon, and Gloucestershire. In the last five decades we have welcomed over 100,000 children and our current commitment to working with young people up to the age of 18 has seen us support 3,288 children and 620 adult beneficiaries in 2022/23 alone. Our commitment to reaching the most vulnerable and disadvantaged young people means that almost half of all visits to the farms came from children living in the top 20% most deprived communities in England and Wales.

In the wake of the Covid-19 Pandemic, the work of Farms for City Children has assumed a new significance. So many children and young people, especially those in urban areas, suffered badly during lockdowns, facing sustained periods of social isolation, with over-reliance on screens and digital relationships causing an increase in mental health and anxiety issues. The sanctuary of farm life, and the therapeutic value of the natural environment and of work with animals, is well documented. Farms for City Children has responded by opening our farms for more weeks in the year and extending the age group of its beneficiaries to 18. Partnerships have been made with new beneficiary groups, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, and with community groups catering for older children and young people. The charity is now acting as an essential antidote to the negative effects of the Pandemic on children and young people. The charity subsidises up to 60% of the costs of the residential to ensure that schools and groups where the need is greatest are able to be included and access our offer.

Visiting children and young people are immersed in the natural world of food, farming, and countryside life, experiencing the benefits of collaboration, enjoying plenty of physical activity, good food, and fresh air, and discovering the magical rural environment that is full of new words, sounds, and experiences to inspire their creativity. All our beneficiaries participate in the seasonal tasks of the day: sowing, growing, and harvesting in our kitchen gardens; caring for livestock and looking after the land; and cooking up a home-grown feast in the farmhouse kitchen. They are never patronised by being given ‘pretend’ tasks: working alongside our staff and partner farmers, they perform the essential tasks that farming entails.  They gain valuable life-changing skills that foster children’s independence and help them to grow in confidence. They learn teamwork, resilience, , and awareness that there is life beyond mobile phones and social media, and teachers highlight sustained changes to behaviour  on the return to the classroom. Furthermore, they learn where food comes from, having experienced for themselves the field > farm > fork  journey – hopefully, a pointer towards healthier eating, a breaking down of barriers between the urban and farming populations, and perhaps even an inspiration for some of the children to consider careers in agriculture themselves in the future.

FUNDRAISING & COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP

Peacebuilding NGO seeks internship candidates to become actively involved in fundraising and communications for their programmes, providing meaningful assistance to the organisation as it carries out its mission.

Concordis International works impartially alongside those involved in or affected by armed conflict, so that through dialogue they may build relationships of mutual trust and together develop and implement policies that improve human security and lay firm foundations for lasting peace.

The principal areas of work in which interns are involved are communications and fundraising.

Location: Home.

Duration: 6 months, minimum 3 days per week.

Closing date: As soon as we find the right people

Start date: ASAP

Reporting to: Fundraising & Communications Officer

 ROLE DESCRIPTION

Your internship with Concordis will be divided between fundraising and communications.

Communications role

You will:

• Work closely with the Fundraising & Communications Manager, other Fundraising & Communications interns, Director of Programmes and the Programme Teams to produce communications materials for social media, our website, newsletters and others
• Help develop and implement the communications strategy
• Monitor social media platforms and our website
• Edit and design reports and publications
• Liaise with our teams in each country to gather information, stories and materials for communications

Fundraising role

You will:

• Work closely with the Fundraising & Communications Manager to maintain and develop our fundraising database
• Help develop and implement the fundraising strategy
• Help develop and manage any fundraising campaigns

The internships are designed to give you concrete experience in communications and fundraising within the international development sector. The role is varied and will require you to work with our small UK team and with other interns.

Interns serve on a voluntary basis; there is no salary or stipend, but Concordis will reimburse reasonable expenses including a small daily lunch allowance.

Interns do not follow a formal training programme, but Concordis will seek to provide experience tailored to the skills, needs and aspirations of individual interns within the range of activities outlined above. You’ll be joining us at a time when our fundraising and communications activities are growing, so you’ll get great exposure to strategies, planning, designing and working to tight deadlines.

Application Process:

1. Send a CV and covering letter to the email address specified  In your covering letter, please explain:

• Why you would like to work with Concordis International;
• How your skills and experience will be of assistance during the internship;
• Your proficiency in French, Arabic and any other languages;
• Please ensure that you state your experience of Mailchimp, social media, website development etc;
• How you hope to see your career develop in the future;
• When you will be available to start the internship and your availability full or part time;

1. If you are shortlisted, you will complete a short task to demonstrate your skills
2. Interview
3. Selection