Media And Pr Manager Volunteer Roles
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Unleash Your Passion, Volunteer Online with IHF!
Make a difference from anywhere in the world: Join the International Humanity Foundation (IHF) and help us empower marginalized children and communities. We offer flexible online volunteering opportunities in four exciting divisions:
A. Human Resources (HR): Master essential HR skills while supporting our global team. Assist with applications, interviews, calendars, and more.
B. Finance: Gain valuable financial experience while managing funds responsibly. Help us track donations, process grants, and ensure financial stability.
C. Education & Administration: Make a lasting impact on children's lives. Develop curricula, mentor youth, and contribute to various educational projects.
D. Media & PR: Share our stories and amplify our impact. Use your talents in media, graphics, translation, or writing to connect with the world.
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Make a real difference: Contribute to a meaningful cause and change lives.
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Gain valuable skills: Enhance your knowledge and develop new abilities.
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Connect with a global community: Collaborate with passionate volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
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Flexible and rewarding: Volunteer from the comfort of your home on your own schedule.
No matter your experience, you can make a contribution! We welcome individuals with various skills and levels of expertise.
Ready to join us?
Visit our website to learn more and apply
Together, let's create a brighter future for all!
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Unleash Your Passion, Volunteer Online with IHF!
Make a difference from anywhere in the world: Join the International Humanity Foundation (IHF) and help us empower marginalized children and communities. We offer flexible online volunteering opportunities in four exciting divisions:
A. Human Resources (HR): Master essential HR skills while supporting our global team. Assist with applications, interviews, calendars, and more.
B. Finance: Gain valuable financial experience while managing funds responsibly. Help us track donations, process grants, and ensure financial stability.
C. Education & Administration: Make a lasting impact on children's lives. Develop curricula, mentor youth, and contribute to various educational projects.
D. Media & PR: Share our stories and amplify our impact. Use your talents in media, graphics, translation, or writing to connect with the world.
Benefits:
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Make a real difference: Contribute to a meaningful cause and change lives.
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Gain valuable skills: Enhance your knowledge and develop new abilities.
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Connect with a global community: Collaborate with passionate volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
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Flexible and rewarding: Volunteer from the comfort of your home on your own schedule.
No matter your experience, you can make a contribution! We welcome individuals with various skills and levels of expertise.
Ready to join us?
Together, let's create a brighter future for all!
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ONLINE VOLUNTEER/GLD
Unleash Your Passion, Volunteer Online with IHF!
Make a difference from anywhere in the world: Join the International Humanity Foundation (IHF) and help us empower marginalized children and communities. We offer flexible online volunteering opportunities in four exciting divisions:
A. Human Resources (HR): Master essential HR skills while supporting our global team. Assist with applications, interviews, calendars, and more.
B. Finance: Gain valuable financial experience while managing funds responsibly. Help us track donations, process grants, and ensure financial stability.
C. Education & Administration: Make a lasting impact on children's lives. Develop curricula, mentor youth, and contribute to various educational projects.
D. Media & PR: Share our stories and amplify our impact. Use your talents in media, graphics, translation, or writing to connect with the world.
Benefits:
Make a real difference: Contribute to a meaningful cause and change lives.
Gain valuable skills: Enhance your knowledge and develop new abilities.
Connect with a global community: Collaborate with passionate volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
Flexible and rewarding: Volunteer from the comfort of your home on your own schedule.
No matter your experience, you can make a contribution! We welcome individuals with various skills and levels of expertise.
Retirees & Senior Citizens Ad to use in posts for Retirement centers and city-level Senior Centers in all neighborhoods.
International Humanity Foundation ( IHF) is seeking Retirees and Senior Citizens. Volunteer whatever hours are best for you, from the comfort of your home, while meeting wonderful, caring people around the world. The position doesn't require technical knowledge, just a positive personality encouraging children, teens, or adults depending on which team you join. Volunteer an hour a month or an hour a day, whether experienced or new; your help is needed.
International Humanity Foundation ( IHF) is an award-winning, non-religious, non-political, non-profit ( 501C3) organization founded in 2001.
Ihf believes in an equal opportunity for all and in preserving the cultures, traditions, and beliefs of tribes and other marginalized communities. International Humanity Foundation’s mission is two-fold:
(A) to educate impoverished and challenged children and their communities while learning from them.
(B) To educate adults from all socio-economic backgrounds ( cultures& tribes) on how to start their own nonprofit or direct one. Thereby passing it on and giving a collective voice to the voiceless.
While basic-level English is the common language used by volunteers online, IHF advocates for the preservation and promotion of all languages.
IHF believes in small but pure and slow quiet growth with deep roots. Ihf has shown there are many amazing children and adults worldwide, who want to learn and to help the world be a better place if given the opportunity. Our over twenty years as a successful
volunteer organization proves this.
IHF is seeking At-Home Volunteers for our many Teams. The position includes reaching out to and working with, a global network of volunteers as well as mentoring online children or teens if desired. Our At-Home Online Volunteers come from around the world and form online teams essential to our Children’s Homes and Community Centers. Each Division has a variety of teams many enjoy.
▪️EDUCATION & MENTORING Division
▪️HUMAN RESOURCES Division
▪️Legal, Medical & Administrative Division.
▪️MEDIA PR Division
▪️FINANCE Division
▪️FUNDRAISING&
▪️GRANTWRITING Division
Those of us who have received a free education "pass it on", helping others less fortunate by teaching, interacting, and learning. With just a few hours a week or a month, our volunteers, mentors, children, and sponsors are changing the world we live in.
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We're looking for enthusiastic and passionate people to help shape the strategy of our branch, maximising our income to help us deliver maximum benefit to the animals we serve.
The key activities of the role are:
- Appreciate and support the aims and policies of the RSPCA - Work in conjunction with fellow trustees and branch officers and jointly act in making decisions for the best interest of the branch and the RSPCA.
- Work with national RSPCA staff to ensure that the branch meets all minimum animal welfare standards (MAWS) - In conjunction with your fellow trustees and Branch Partnership Manager write, adopt, monitor, and review a development plan setting out the short and long term aims of your branch.
- Actively participate in branch committee meetings and to attend the branch annual general meeting and regional conference.
- Be aware of the outcome of regional board meetings and support local initiatives.
- Actively promote and advertise the society in an ongoing programme to recruit new branch trustees and volunteers and welcome new members - In conjunction with your fellow trustees, ensure the proper management and control of all activities and decisions relating to any premises held or staff employed by the branch.
We are looking for people from all social and cultural backgrounds, with experience and skills in any of the following areas: Strategic planning; Finance including accounting, budgeting; Marketing communication including social media, PR, website; Fundraising including corporate fundraising, trust fund and grant applications; Local community and supporter relationships; Hands-on experience in growing charities; and/or you are or have been part of the groups and communities we would like to attract.
Alongside the relevant experience, we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare. You would be creative, innovative, bring a fresh perspective, and can put ideas into action.
The role is largely home based, but we have veterinary clinics in Chelmsford and Colchester, plus 4 charity shops (Frinton, Maldon, Chelmsford & Lexden).
As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to attend a monthly committee meeting lasting some 2 to 3 hours. However, we are a busy branch requiring 2-3 hours additional commitment per week from our Trustees.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Unleash Your HR Skills & Help Children Thrive Globally: Volunteer with IHF!
Do you want to make a difference while developing valuable HR skills? Join the International Humanity Foundation's online Human Resources team and support our mission to educate and empower marginalized children worldwide.
Choose your adventure! We offer diverse teams within HR, allowing you to explore and learn:
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Application Processing & Background Checks: Become the "door to IHF," reviewing applications and setting up interviews.
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Applicant Interviews: Hone your communication and interviewing skills while gaining insights into diverse cultures.
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IHF Global Calendar & Time Management: Master the art of global scheduling and time management.
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Member Services: Applicant Team Placement & Training: Learn best practices in volunteer training and motivation.
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Leadership Training and Management: Develop valuable leadership skills to facilitate diverse teams.
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Online Outreach: Expand your network and learn how to connect with global talent effectively.
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University Relations: Collaborate with universities to recruit passionate volunteers.
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Networking Team: Connect with other inspiring organizations making a positive impact.
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Travel Industry, Eco Tourism & Applicants: Tickets, Visa Coordination: Learn the "ins and outs" of travel logistics for volunteers.
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MOUs, Contracts: Gain Einblick into volunteer onboarding and contract management.
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Gain practical HR skills applicable to any career path.
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Contribute to a meaningful cause impacting children's lives.
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Connect with a global community of passionate volunteers.
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Enhance your CV and social media & public relations skills.
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Work remotely with flexible hours.
Ready to start your HR journey with IHF?
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Visit our Website
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Upload your CV.
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Our team will reach out within 24 hours.
Join us and make a difference, one skill at a time!
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Quilombo UK is a Social Enterprise working with the objective to promote and encourage an intercultural understanding between different communities and societies; To promote cultural awareness in the community and educate, regardless of nationality or origin, about race diversity and mutual respect; and run a community organisation with a strong focus on individuals, the community and society.
Roles and Responsibilties
The role is responsible for planning / implementing a content marketing strategies which increases brand awareness with our core target markets through the effective use of social media channels. This will include developing and implementing content marketing campaigns appropriate to the channel being used, monitoring social media channels to respond appropriately to posts / comments, and identifying issues that require escalation.
Digital and Social Media Assistant Job Duties:
· Research and create marketing and social media campaigns and strategies, including content ideation, and implementation schedules in order to raise brand awareness, secure media coverage, and increase visitor numbers.
· Manage and oversee social media content.
· Ensures brand consistency in marketing and social media messages by working with various company department members, including advertising, PR and brand management.
· Provides training and guidance to social media and marketing team members on social media implementation best practices and strategies if necessary.
· Analyses interactions and visits, plus uses this information to create comprehensive reports and improve future marketing strategies and campaigns.
· Write, schedule and post content on all social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube), own the social media calendar and be a brand guardian for the creative aesthetic of all social channels.
· Measure the success of every social media campaign
· Reports progress to senior marketing management on marketing communications across all channels.
· Creates and distributes engaging written or graphic content in the form of e-newsletters, web page and blog content, or social media messages
· Stay up to date with latest social media best practices and technologies
· Communicate with industry professionals and influencers via social media to create a strong network
· Adhere to rules and regulations
· Undertake any other duties relevant to the role that may be allocated by the Head of Department or member of the Senior Management Team.
Essential
· In-depth knowledge of social media platforms and how best to use and develop them.
· Experience of developing social media strategies to support organisational influencing and communications objectives.
· Experience of developing creative user focused digital content using knowledge of the latest trends and developments.
· In-depth knowledge of developing effective, engaging digital content. Knowledge of key analytics tools
· Excellent knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and other social media best practices
· Knowledge of Google Suite (Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets etc) and MS Office
· Excellent multitasking skills
· Ability to efficiently manage a large workload
· Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
· Team player
· Good time-management skills
· Great interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
Desirable
· Knowledge of graphic design software such as Canva
· Knowledge and understanding of social media scheduling tools such as Buffer
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.
Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: Remote
Job Type: Volunteer
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Education:
Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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Green Standard Trust DAO is a community-governed, purpose-owned land trust powered by blockchain technology. They address three core challenges: the destruction of nature and lack of systemic protection for life sustaining ecosystems; global warming and climate change caused by deforestation and industrial farming; and, climate poverty, which will quickly become one of society's greatest challenges.
To solve these challenges, an alternative, purpose-owned, community-governed, impactful model is required. They have designed a new, complimentary system that inherently protects nature, helps stabilise our global climate and can lift millions or billions out of poverty, all while providing value to GST holders.
COMMUNITY MANAGER
- Building our community presence from scratch focusing on Twitter, Telegram and Discord; support manageing social media accounts, responding to comments, and fostering a positive community environment; monitor and report on growth and engagement metrics across our channels; and, work directly with both founders.
- Volunteer 4-6 hours per week for 3-5 months.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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African Development Choices (ADC) is a UK-based Social Enterprise on a mission to reduce poverty by empowering communities to make more informed choices in the management of public resources.
ADC’s purpose is to enable communities to independently meet their needs for essential services, such as clean water and safe sanitation and improve lives in Africa.
At ADC we encourage a working culture of seeking and giving input, showing and taking initiative, and commitment to the organisation and its purpose.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a volunteer Social & Content Manager to join ADC.
Main purpose of job: Develop and implement our social media & content strategy in order to increase our online presence and drive engagement
Division: Operations
Department: Marketing & Communications
Position reports to: Head of Marketing & Communications
Who reports to this position: N/A
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop a content calendar across all social platforms ensuring a constant supply of relevant content (1 post per week on LinkedIn, Facebook & Instagram – initially)
- Collate content for, prepare and publish the monthly volunteer newsletter through MailChimp
- Identify and engage with key social influencers to create beneficial relationships and strong networks and grow the ADC brand
- Perform social listening across all social platforms by monitoring and responding to relevant brand mentions and identifying opportunities for engaging in related topics/discussions
- Define social media KPIs, measure and optimize social media performance metrics, and develop enhanced reporting
- Manage and oversee social media content
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Essential
- 3+ years of experience in social and content management
- Experience using MailChimp or similar software
- Excellent knowledge of Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and other social media platforms
- Experience of forming relationships with key influencers on social media
- Good understanding of SEO metrics and social media KPIs
- Ability to come up with creative content (text, image and video)
- Available to volunteer at least 7 hours a week
- Ability to actively take initiative and help set things up in a start-up environment
- Ability to actively seek and give input in a collaborative team environment
- A committed team player with good communication skills.
Desirable
- Experience of establishing online communities on social media
- Experience working in an early stage start-up and gone through a scaling phase
- Passion for the start-up life and comfortable in a role with a little ambiguity
What ADC Offers You
This is a volunteer, remote and unpaid position with the following benefits:
- Professional learning and career development opportunities
- An opportunity to build on your work experience within your profession
- An opportunity to be part of a diverse team representing different parts of the world that is helping to deliver systemic social change in Africa
- An opportunity to help shape a start-up social enterprise
- We provide work reference
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Here at African Development Choices, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our teams are made up of people from all over the world and we welcome all applications. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, and you require any reasonable adjustments for your application with us, please let us know by contacting recruitmentatafricandevelopmentchoicesdotorg.
This position is opened to anyone with a keen interest in Friends of the Earth and its local campaigns in the borough of Camden. We are looking for someone interested in environmental and climate issues who enjoys organizing events!
Duties
The event coordinator will be informed about upcoming events and the duties will depend on the event.
Most common duties:
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Communicating to the group of any upcoming events and our monthly meetings in our internal Whatsapp group.
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Finding dates suitable for most of the group for hosting future events.
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Creating Eventbrite posts for upcoming events.
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Work closely with the Social Media Manager to promote the group´s events.
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Take ownership for planning and logistics for the group´s events with the support of the coordinators.
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Include in our monthly newsletter the upcoming events.
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 a few lines about why you would be interested in volunteering in our group and for this particular role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Lead the celebration of Afro-Hebrew culture and foster understanding across diverse communities. As the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony Programme Manager at Barawak, you will orchestrate impactful cultural events and collaborative art projects.
Introduction to the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony Programme at Barawak
Love creating a buzz? Are you passionate about shaping vibrant cultural narratives? Does the thought of curating groundbreaking events spark your creativity? The Community Engagement and Racial Harmony Programme at Barawak is where your enthusiasm can come to life. Anchored in our strategic mission to foster economic empowerment and racial harmony, this service line is the heart of our community's vibrancy, designed to both engage and exhilarate. It upholds our objective to establish the Afro-Hebrew community as a powerhouse of high-achieving, inspirational members who contribute significantly to our community.
In line with our vision, we're crafting a new lexicon of Afro-Hebrew cultural celebration — one that embraces the aspirations of our emerging future and resonates with the ambition of our youth. Through electrifying events and artistic collaborations, this programme will shine a light on the richness and diversity of our heritage. Our mission, firmly woven into the fabric of this service line, is to champion innovative ways of community connection that are both enlightening and empowering. We're on a journey to elevate the Afro-Hebrew narrative, positioning our community as a beacon of culture and a touchstone for tomorrow's successes.
The aim for this service line is community engagement with a difference; working to create excitement about and around the Afro Hebrew community; and helping to get across to the rest of the world that the Afro-Hebrew community produces high-quality members of society. This service line will create a new way of celebrating Afro Hebrew culture, one that is fit for aspirations of our future. The Community Engagement and Racial Harmony service line is dedicated to redefining the celebration of our heritage, making it relevant for the world of tomorrow and resonant with the aspirations of our youth. Our mission is to foster a new way of community interaction that is as enlightening as it is uplifting, positioning the Afro-Hebrew community as a source of inspiration and a foundation for future success.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Plan and execute the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony strategy and service line:
• Cultural Events and Dialogue: Lead the creation of a flagship calendar of events designed to elevate the cultural and social quality of the community. This includes organizing a successful annual cultural festival with a diverse range of activities that celebrate and raise awareness of Afro-Hebrew heritage.
• Art and Media Collaborations: Develop and implement a series of collaborative art and media projects that involve community members, fostering racial harmony and showcasing the community's creativity and stories.
2. Measure performance: Keep accurate count of thenumber of cultural events held annually; the number of attendees to cultural events; the community participation rate in art and media projects. Including social media and other statistics; and feedback and satisfaction rates from event attendees and project participants. Provide this data to the Governance Team and Trustees on request.
3. Collaboration with Verticals Teams:
• Partnership Development & Collaboration Team: Coordinate with this team to identify and establishalliances and partnerships with local, regional and global organisations, businesses, councils, and thegovernment to acquire Community Engagement and Racial Harmony resources, speakers or information.
• Fundraising & Financial Management Team: Collaborate with this team to conduct fundraising activities and financial planning for the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony service line. Identify diverse revenue streams, such as grants, donations, corporate sponsorships, fundraising events for the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony service.
• Volunteer Engagement Team: Work with this team to recruit, train and manage volunteers to support the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony service delivery.
• Marketing Outreach & Advocacy: work with this team to enhance visibility of the Community Engagement and Racial Harmony service across social media, press, and community events.
4. Governance Team Interaction: Provide regular updates and reports to the Governance, Secretariat & Performance Reporting team. Ensure programmealignment with Barawak policies, procedures, strategyand objectives. Collaborate on monitoring and evaluation efforts to assess Community Engagement and Racial Harmony service impact and effectiveness.
Person Specification:
• Skills: Strong organisational and leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and adept at working in a collaborative environment. Eagar to learn new skills.
• Attributes: Deep understanding of the challenges faced by the Afro-Hebrew community in the UK. Commitment to Barawak's values of helping out, sticking together, and staying strong. Ability to work flexibly and respond to evolving community needs.
• Commitment: Passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families dealing with poverty. Innovative thinker with a focus on creating sustainable, long-term solutions.
Important: This advert is for a voluntary role, which is unpaid and not subject to reimbursement of expenses. Any agreement with the successful candidate is not intended to be a legally binding contract between us and may be cancelled at any time at the discretion of either party. By applying for the role, candidates agree that neither of us intend any employment relationship to be created either now or at any time in the future.
To relieve the poverty of persons and families of African and Caribbean decent.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person who could devote the time to volunteer with us as one of our Trustees. As a Trustee of the Branch, you will have the chance to influence how we care for and prevent cruelty to animals and drive the implementation of key initiatives. You will serve on the governing body of the charity and be instrumental in the running of the Branch and setting out both the short and long term aims.
You will be volunteering with a small, but passionate and fun team made up of two admin staff, five retail and online sales staff, and a dedicated trustee board of five, from a range of backgrounds.
We are a highly proactive, progressive and approachable branch, with a clear vision for the future - aiming for charitable excellence, a strong community focus, and a passion to support, signpost and advocate for our pet-owning community.
Among our animal welfare activities are schemes such as assisted neutering and microchipping, welfare events such as free microchipping and clinic sessions, provision of a local pet food bank, family fun day events in aid of animal welfare, and the delivery of educational materials - created by the branch team, for our younger audiences.
We support RSPCA frontline teams within our local area, and we are always keen to take on new challenges and innovative ways to fundraise and work alongside those in our community who need our support.
The insights and skills of our trustees are the key to the future direction of the branch.
As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to attend a monthly committee meeting lasting some 2 to 3 hours. However, the commitment may vary depending on whether or not the trustee takes on additional duties.
Primary responsibilities of the Branch Trustee
- Appreciate and support the aims and policies of the RSPCA.
- Work in conjunction with fellow trustees and branch officers and jointly act in making decisions for the best interest of the branch and the RSPCA.
- Work with national RSPCA staff to ensure that the branch meets all minimum animal welfare standards (MAWS).
- In conjunction with your fellow trustees and Branch Support Specialist write, adopt, monitor, and review a development plan setting out the short and long term aims of your branch.
- Actively participate in branch committee meetings and to attend the branch annual general meeting and regional conference.
- Be aware of the outcome of regional board meetings and support local initiatives.
- Actively promote and advertise the society in an ongoing programme to recruit new branch trustees and volunteers and welcome new members.
- In conjunction with your fellow trustees, ensure the proper management and control of all activities and decisions relating to any premises held or staff employed by the branch if applicable.
What we are looking for in a volunteer
We are looking for people from all social and cultural backgrounds, with experience and skills in any of the following areas:
- Marketing communication including social media, PR, website;
- Fundraising including corporate fundraising, trust fund and grant applications;
- Local community and supporter relationships;
- Hands-on experience in growing charities; and/or
- Are or have been part of the groups and communities we would like to attract.
Alongside the relevant experience, we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare. You would be creative, innovative, bring a fresh perspective, and can put ideas into action.
What we can offer you as a volunteer Branch Trustee
- We will provide you with a comprehensive trustee training course which will provide you with everything you need to carry out the role.
- Ongoing support is also provided by local and national RSPCA staff in addition to any additional training provided by the relevant branch.
- The platform to utilise your skills and experience to oversee the charity and make decisions that have a direct impact on local animal welfare.
- The opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals.
- A way to expand your professional and personal network through working with like-minded people.
Ideally we would want a Trustee within the Sunderland, Hartlepool, South Tyneside, Newcastle, Gateshead or Durham area. However, the position can be done mostly via remote means - and so, you can be located anywhere in the country.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you have a passion for organising social groups and meeting new people? Want a flexible voluntary role that allows you to make a difference to peoples’ lives? Then read on!
NWR is a membership organisation for women that has been bringing women together for over 60 years. We have over 300 groups across the country who meet for informal chats and discussions. Women of all ages are welcome to join.
What will you do?
Following the success of the new groups in Hertfordshire, we are recruiting volunteers across the country to set up new NWR groups in their area. These NWR groups will meet monthly in a local pub or bar with a set theme – this theme acts as an icebreaker and ensures that no two meetings feel the same! Themes could cover a wide range of topics and are designed to be light-hearted and an opener for conversations that could lead anywhere (and usually do!).
We hear from many members about how much joy NWR membership has brought to their lives; the friendships forged, companionship and wide-ranging conversations held. We want to reach more women to give them this opportunity.
Your role would be to run the group: promote it, schedule and run the meetings and respond to enquiries.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for volunteers who enjoy meeting and talking to new people, are familiar with using social media and have excellent administration and IT skills. In a nutshell, we’re looking for a “people person” who is comfortable with a spreadsheet and social media!
What will we provide?
We will provide training and support from staff who have experience of setting up and running a group as well as templates and promotional material for you to use. You would also be part of a friendly network of other volunteers.
The amount of time spent on the role will vary from week to week. It is estimated that the role will require 5-10 hours a month, which includes time spent at your meetings.
This is a hugely exciting opportunity for the right people to be part of a new team, designed to offer guidance to our local communications volunteers.
The Local Communications Support strand is currently a small team of 4 people. We have have huge ambitions to support local teams all the way around the UK to share all the brilliant work being done in communities.
The right support could have a really significant impact on elevating how a group is perceived at a local level – and in turn help with recruitment of adults and young people and in building advocacy.
We’re looking for people who understand the power of strong, clear communication and are passionate about helping local teams with this. You’ll have experience in identifying and communicating a good story and an understanding of the processes that need to be put in place to be able to share them far and wide.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustee
We’re looking for trustees
I’m Nick, Chair of the Board of Trustees for We The Curious. We are looking for individuals to join us on the board who are passionate about creating a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable future through science and creative experiences.
Since the temporary closure of our venue due to fire and water damage, we have been working hard to continue our mission with our 'out and about' activity as well as focussing on reimagining our strategic plan (Plan 2030) and governance.
We are now on the cusp of reopening our iconic Bristol venue, and as we do, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to our strategy and help us create a place where everyone is included, curious and inspired by science.
We have newfound opportunities and challenges ahead and we need people with fresh perspectives and skills . As a trustee, you’ll share our values, be motivated, and have a positively questioning mind to help us realise our vision. You can find more about our history and who we are here.
If you feel energised by our charity and this opportunity, then we’d love to hear from you!
Nick Jones, Chair of Board of Trustees, We The Curious
What is a trustee?
Trustees have overall control of a charity and are responsible for making sure it’s doing what it was set up to do. They may be known by other titles, such as:
Directors, board members, governors, committee members
Whatever they are called, trustees are the people who work with our experienced leadership team to provide support, encouragement, challenge when needed and help to decide how the charity is run. Being a trustee means making decisions that will impact on people’s lives. Depending on what the charity does, you will be making a difference to your local community or to society as a whole.
Trustees use their skills and experience to support their charities, helping them achieve their aims. Trustees also often learn new skills during their time on the board.
About We The Curious
We The Curious is an educational charity and one of the UK’s leading science centres.
We produce experiences that bring people together to play, get creative with science and explore different ideas around science, technology, natural history and the environment.
We work with partners, locally and nationally, supporting people to be inquisitive, develop new skills and improve their wellbeing.
We are progressive, inquisitive, collaborative, playful and creative.
Vision
What if everyone is included, curious, inspired by science to build a better world together?
Mission
Our aim is to connect and empower people through sharing creative experiences which celebrate unknowns in science.
Our work as a charity is driven by five key pledges:
_Cultivate Curiosity
_Include Everyone
_Open Up Science
_Sustainable Futures
_Build Resilience
You can find out more about these in our Manifesto.
What will you do in this role?
As a trustee you will provide advice, knowledge and support to the leadership team at We The Curious.
With the steer of the Chair, the board of trustees ensures we pursue our purpose responsibly, are compliant with our governing documents, charity law and other relevant legislation. The board will review and advise on best practice and appropriate policies and procedures and uphold excellent governance.
As a trustee you will:
_Contribute individual skills and knowledge in support of the vision and strategic delivery
_Uphold the values of We The Curious
_Safeguard and advocate for the work and vision of We The Curious
_Act as ambassadors locally, nationally and internationally
_Assist with the evaluation and review of the policies, goals and targets of the organisation
_Encourage investment and growth
_Drive innovation and change
_Oversee the effective and efficient administration of the organisation and long-term financial stability
_Contribute to working groups for specific focus on projects
All Trustees should use their specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the Board of Trustees reach informed decisions in the best interest of We The Curious.
This will involve scrutinising Board papers, leading discussion and providing guidance as requested by the Board on new initiatives or other issues relevant to the area of our work in which the trustee has expertise.
Time commitment
_We hold quarterly board meetings, typically from 4pm to 7pm and one strategy away day per year. Trustees are expected to attend and contribute to all meetings either in person or by joining virtually.
_ Board Meetings are located at the We The Curious offices within the science centre in central Bristol, and once a year at another location around the City.
_ You will also be asked to take part in one of our subcommittee meetings which take place online, at least once per quarter. There are currently sub-committees for Finance & Risk Assurance and Purpose Strategy.
_ You may also be called upon for advice or assistance by the leadership team or to attend occasional events.
Remuneration
This is a voluntary role. Reasonable travel expenses will be covered. Food is provided at the quarterly Board meetings and strategy away days.
You will have:
_Free entry to our venue during opening hours
_12 tickets per calendar year to give away
_20% off in the We The Curious shop at our venue and online
_Free parking at Millennium Square car park for meetings
_Secure cycle storage
Terms of appointment
_Trustees are appointed to an initial three-year term of service (including a 12-month probationary period).
_Trustees can serve a maximum of six years with a reappointment after the first term of three years unless the trustee holds an office, such as Chair or Deputy Chair, in which case they would be eligible for a further three-year term. The maximum term of office is nine years.
Probationary period
This post is subject to a 12-month probationary period.
What we're looking for from you
We have created a bold new Plan 2030 strategy, and we are looking for people that embody our values and have some of these skills/knowledge to help achieve it.
You will:
_Embody our values. Collaborative, Creative, Inquisitive, Playful and Progressive
_Be committed to our vision and key manifesto pledges of Cultivating Curiosity, Including Everyone, Open Up Science, Strive for Sustainable Futures and Build Resilience
_Have a positively questioning mind to help We The Curious fulfil its vision
_Act with integrity and in the best interests of We The Curious at all times
_Work effectively as a member of a team and take decisions for the good of We The Curious
Skills/Knowledge
We want to ensure that our board bring a variety of skills and knowledge to We The Curious. We are particularly looking for people to join us who have skills/knowledge in any of the following areas:
_Disability awareness
_Finance and accountancy
_IT (Information Technology)
_Legal Media/PR (Public Relations)
_People management
_Property management
_Science communication Science industry research
_Sustainability and climate action
_Surveying / Architecture
_Venue operations
_Education and learning
Including everyone
We want our people to reflect our city and build a place where everyone feels like they can belong. But we know that our organisation doesn’t yet represent the rich experiences and cultures of Bristol. We think when our board reflects our city it will lead to innovative , well informed and better decision making. We’ll be more resilient, inclusive, and better equipped to fulfil our vision and mission.
We especially want to hear from you if
_You identify as and/or have lived experiences with either: African and African Caribbean heritage, Carers, d/Deaf, Disabled, East Asian heritage, Global majority, LGBTQIA+ and/or non-binary, Neurodivergent, South Asian heritage, under 40, Visually impaired, Woman, Working Class
We are also working with Rising Arts to recruit two young people (18-25) to our board this year.
I’ve never been a trustee before, should I apply?
Yes! If you feel you connect with these values or have some the skills/knowledge we are looking for, then we’d love to hear from you.
You just need to be at least 18 years old. You don’t need formal qualifications, or previous trustee experience or a science background or have reached any stage in your career. We’ll give you training on good governance and opportunities for mentorship. This opportunity would suit someone who is new to governance or hasn’t been a trustee before.
If you are an aspiring trustee or want to know more about trustees, you may find these resources from Getting on Board useful.
Supporting you
Training
If you join the board, you will have an induction and onboarding experience to support you with your role and get you connected with the rest of the organisation.
If you are a first-time trustee or want a refresher, we will provide you with training on good governance and other topics related to your role. We will also provide you with mentorship from other members of the board.
Application process
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 18 March
Interview date(s) and location: Week commencing 15 April
Start date: 6 May 2024. Induction will take place over 2 weeks with first board meeting to attend on Thursday 23 May 2024.
To Apply:
If you would like to apply, please click on 'Apply via Webiste' and follow instructions on the job description. It contains questions designed to assess your experience and suitability for the role. You have the option to answer these questions in a written format or by submitting your responses by video or audio.
Please do not send in CVs or covering letters as we don’t review them.
If you are invited for an informal interview with members of the board of trustees and staff of We The Curious, we’ll send you the questions that you’ll be asked beforehand so that you have time to prepare.
We appreciate interviews can be stressful so we try to make them more of a conversation and a chance for you to tell us about how your qualifications, skills and experience make you the right person for the role.
If you have any particular needs or requirements, please do let us know so we are able to make the required adjustments.
If you would like to talk about the role or application process, please email people(at)wethecurious(dot)org.
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