Office Volunteer Roles
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As an office volunteer, you’ll play a vital role supporting our small fundraising team with administrative and office related duties.
In this role, no two days will be the same! You may be inputting data, making telephone calls, packing and sending out letters, counting donations, preparing stock for events or contacting fellow volunteers to fill our events rota.
As a office volunteer, you will be expected to:
- Represent Magpas Air Ambulance in a respectful and friendly manner.
- Understand the work of Magpas Air Ambulance to secure basic knowledge and enthusiasm for our service.
- Wear your Magpas Air Ambulance ID badge while volunteering, ensuring it's visible at all times.
- Have good communication skills and be able to work with other volunteers and staff as part of a team.
- Have an eye for detail and a flexible attitude.
- Have a good understanding of computers (Microsoft Office) or the willingness to learn.
- Follow all Magpas Air Ambulance policies and procedures, including reporting any accidents and incidents.
- Recognise, respond to, and report any safeguarding issues or concerns.
What to expect from us:
- Regular support and advice from our staff team.
- Expenses covered in line with our volunteer policy.
- On-the-job training specific to your role.
- Events where you can meet other volunteers and share ideas.
- Impressive skills to add to your CV and a reference if/when you need it.
- The opportunity to meet a network of like-minded people.
- We are an equal opportunity organisation and welcome volunteers with diverse abilities.
As well as joining the Magpas Air Ambulance family, you will make new friends and be an important connection within your community representing the work of a lifesaving team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer for Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust and make a lasting contribution to nature’s recovery!
Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust is one of 46 local, independent Wildlife Trusts and is the charity that works to make the environment of Birmingham and the Black Country (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton) a better place for wildlife and people through environmental education, community involvement, ecological and practical work.
We are a small resources team and would like some help with:
·administration tasks to help keep our volunteer records up to date;
·answering some emails and perhaps making some calls to potential new volunteers; and
·digitalising some of our paper documents which are currently stored in the office.
We would like someone who could come into our office (B18 7EP) on a Tuesday or Wednesday. We would like this to be a longer term role as we will need to set you up on our volunteering systems and provide training to use them.
Main tasks include:
Checking and responding to enquiry emails.
Perhaps making a few outgoing calls to potential volunteers.
Updating records on our volunteer system.
Scanning and filing documents.
Data inputting.
General office tidying.
Dealing with forms and sharing information with relevant staff.
What skills or experience are needed to do the role?
Some administrative experience would be useful, but is not essential.
We would like someone who is confident in using new computer systems and can work independently.
We can provide training and ongoing support in using our software and computer systems. We would also provide training on data protection and GDPR. Ongoing support would be available from our Resources team.
What could volunteers gain from the experience?
Office based administrative experience.
Forming new social relationships.
There is also the opportunity to engage with our Conservation team and learn more about the conservation work we do within Birmingham and the Black Country.
Out of pocket expenses will be paid.
References may be required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Fundraising Volunteer – Office based
We're looking for a friendly and enthusiastic person to support the Fundraising Team
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans is the national charity and membership association for limbless serving and ex-service men and women and their dependants.
We help all wounded servicemen and women who have lost limbs, the use of limbs or eyes, to rebuild their lives by providing rehabilitation activities and welfare support.
We are looking for a Volunteer to help the Fundraising Team with office tasks. You will be providing practical, administrative and research support across the team. We’re a small and friendly team operating at a national level. Your work will help provide excellent donor care to our supporters, as well as assisting with the smooth running of our office and fundraising activities.
By volunteering with us, you will have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of volunteering for a charity and will contribute to our work supporting injured veterans and their families.
Application process
Please send a covering letter of no more than 500 words explaining why you’re interested in the role, outlining any relevant skills and experience.
If your application is successful, we will contact you and invite you to a brief interview (this could be online or in person)
We look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for your interest in Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
A crucial role in supporting the operational functions of a unique wildlife rescue and rehabilitation charity. Requires a detail-oriented person with excellent organisational and communication skills, as well as a passion for wildlife.
Are you passionate about wildlife? Are you looking for a purpose-driven role where you can make a real difference? Do you have strong administration, communication and organisational skills that you could use to help a great cause?
Swan Lifeline is the oldest registered charity devoted entirely to the care of sick and injured swans in the Thames Valley and surrounding areas, and has cared for over 30,000 sick and injured swans. Our aims are to RESCUE, REHABILITATE and RELEASE injured birds, providing shelter and treatment for up to 180 at a time, returning them to the wild as soon as possible.
What are we looking for?
· Proven experience in administrative support roles.
· Excellent organisational and verbal and written communication skills.
· Self-starter, able to use initiative and manage own time / projects.
· Ability to multitask, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
· Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and responsibilities.
· Team player, good interpersonal skills for diverse group of people.
· Passion for the mission and values of our organisation.
· Strong attention to detail, reliable and able to maintain confidentiality.
· Ability to represent the high standards of SLL working with the local community.
· Good IT skills, eg: digital filing, data protection safeguarding awareness. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
· Calm under pressure.
Skills
· Office and Administration Management
· General / operations management
· Volunteer management
· Data protection / GDPR
· Health & safety
· Safeguarding
Key Responsibilities
1. General Administrative Support:
· Taking rescue calls and dispatching rescuers
· Managing general public enquiries
· Volunteer scheduling – via a rota
· Managing vehicle records, booking MOT’s, Insurance.
· Managing rescue statistics.
· Maintaining and improving (eg: digitise) office systems (eg: filing).
2. Programme Support:
· Scheduling outreach sessions and liaising with external community groups.
· Assist in booking other individuals (eg: work experience) and groups (eg: schools) for visits to Swan Lifeline and build calendar of events.
3. Financial and Fundraising Administration:
· Assist with basic financial tasks eg: invoices, and expenses.
· Helping Fundraiser Manager with Grants admin.
· Ordering food and supplies.
4. Communication and Outreach Administration:
· Volunteer outreach and feedback.
Interviews are informal and in person or on Zoom.
What difference will you make?
Without managing our office and administration efficiently we will have significantly less time and resources to support swans who desperately need our help and face an uncertain future as a result of the Nature emergency and Avian flu. The work you do to ensure our administration is efficient and effective will really help us continue to sustain Swan Lifeline for the future.
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We have an exciting opportunity at Rowans Hospice for an Income Generation Office Volunteer. If you like a busy, vibrant and rewarding environment this may be the perfect opportunity for you.
You will volunteer within a friendly team, and assist the fundraising and marketing teams in raising vital funds, ensuring that Rowans can continue to provide valuable hospice care and support to the local community, when it matters most.
Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding opportunity with a Charity that provides vital Hospice care services to the community of Portsmouth and South East Hampshire.
Rowans Hospice is committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of all children and vulnerable adults needing our care and support. Subsequently, our recruitment process is thorough, ensuring a consistent and detailed approach to gather information from and about candidates so that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.
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Managing risk and enhancing trust and confidence in policing
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Thames Valley and the Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police (TVP) are seeking an exceptional individual to join their Audit and Risk Committee known as JIAC (Joint Independent Audit Committee).
This is a unique opportunity managing risk in England’s largest non-metropolitan police force, at a time of strategic growth and change.
We welcome applications from all interested candidates. In order to better reflect our local communities, we encourage applications from underrepresented groups including all ethnic or religious backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and women. We particularly welcome applications from those who have financial qualifications and/or recent audit committee experience.
The purpose of JIAC is to provide independent advice, assurance and recommendations to the PCC and the Chief Constable on matters of risk, governance and fiduciary responsibility.
The Committee provides a vital added layer of confidence which not only works to ensure that Thames Valley Police has efficient and effective assurance arrangements in place but also helps to assure the public that both TVP and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner are well-run and financially sound, building public trust and confidence in local policing.
In recent years JIAC has looked at how TVP improves critical processes including, ensuring safety in custody; ensuring fairness in interactions with the public; conducting thorough investigations with the right justice outcomes; managing cyber and information risk as well as engaging in the full breadth of financial control.
As a JIAC member, you will act as a “critical friend” bringing challenge in a constructive way. It is a stimulating and interesting role, and an opportunity to contribute significantly to society.
Candidates are required to be over the age of 18, and live or work in the Thames Valley area and be able to attend meetings at TVP Headquarters, Kidlington during the working day. The successful candidate will be subject to a police vetting check. Serving police officers or police staff are not eligible for this role and members must be politically neutral.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 19 May.
Interviews are scheduled for Monday 3 June.
The successful applicant will receive training and expenses for travelling to TVP Headquarters. The total involvement is around 10-12 days per year, including 4-5 formal meetings, preparation, observation of other TVP governance bodies, and visits to police sites to understand the organisation and its risks.
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This is an exciting time to be joining the Board of BMS World Mission. As a trustee, you will be joining at a time of transformation. The phenomenal growth of the Church in the Majority World is arguably the most significant development in Christianity in the 21st century. While the Church in the West has struggled, in Africa, Asia and Latin America it thrives. This reality has presented unprecedented opportunities for the spread of the gospel, as mission becomes from everywhere to everywhere.
We are currently looking for 4 trustees:
- 3 trustees, including 1 trustee with fundraising skills and experience
- A safeguarding trustee
We are particularly interested in trustees coming from the Majority World as we want to increase the diversity of our board so that it becomes more representative. Please note that this is a voluntary position.
As a BMS trustee, you will:
- Be committed to BMS’ vision and mission
- Be able to think creatively and strategically and exercise good, independent judgement
- Be able to communicate effectively
- Be willing to participate actively in discussion, including sharing different perspectives
- Be able to work collaboratively
- Be open to learn and develop in your role as trustee
BMS World Mission was founded in 1792 and we are proud of how we have adapted to the challenges facing each generation. BMS has grown as a global community of mission personnel, partners and international workers in more than 30 countries across Africa, Asia, South America and Europe, supported by more than 1,500 churches around the UK. Together, we’re inspired by our heart to bring the gospel where it’s not known, to bring practical hope to a troubled world and to bring help for the journeys of the displaced.
The successful applicant will be a committed Christian. The nature of this voluntary position means that this is a specific occupational requirement.
Key information
BMS Office Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.
Closing date: 12.00 noon UK time, Thursday 30 May 2024
Interviews will be held online between 3 and 6 June 2024
You can download the BMS Trustee Recruitment Pack (below) to find out more. If you have any questions about the opportunities or the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Heather Drury, Director of People and Culture at BMS World Mission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Prison-based volunteers are the backbone of Fine Cell Work (FCW). Supported by the Fine Cell Work programmes team and by other staff at the FCW office, they teach and administer FCW stitching groups in prisons.
Prison volunteers work in teams to organise classes and teach our stitchers, as well as providing groups information to the prison and to the FCW office. The precise mix of skills will vary from prison to prison.
Volunteering in prison for Fine Cell Work requires ideally a good level of needlework skill (or a willingness to learn), some teaching experience and/or experience of working with socially-excluded groups. Volunteers must be patient and non-judgemental in order to work effectively.
This document describes the role of prison volunteering teams as a whole. Individuals who do not have all the skills described below may find a role alongside other volunteers who do.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summary of BAPEN
BAPEN is a Charitable Association that raises awareness of malnutrition and works to advance the nutritional care of patients and those at risk from malnutrition in the wider community. The charity brings together the strengths of its Core Groups and committees to raise awareness and understanding of malnutrition in all settings and provides education, advice and resources to advance the nutritional care of patients and those at risk from malnutrition in the wider community.
Responsibilities of a Charity Trustee
The Charities Act 2011 defines Charity Trustees as the people responsible under the Charity’s governing document for controlling the administration and management of the charity. They are known collectively as the Trustee Board. Under charity law the trustees have the responsibility for directing the affairs of the charity, ensuring that it is well run and delivers the charitable outcomes for which it has been set up.
The Treasurer will take up a role on the BAPEN Board of Trustees and, with the support of the BAPEN office and the other board members, will be integral in ensuring that it fulfills its obligation to provide financial oversight for the charity.
Role and information
The Treasurer will be supported by the Board of Trustees and the BAPEN office who act as the secretariat and will provide comprehensive support with administration and finance to enable the treasurer to carry out the following tasks:
Draft and present annual budgets, financial statements, reports and annual accounts to the Council and the wider membership at the AGM, with the support of the finance expert in the BAPEN office.
Work with the BAPEN office and the Board of Trustees to ensure that the financial resources of the charity are sufficient to meet its present and future needs.
Ensuring that current policies, including investment, reserves and finance policies are kept up-to-date, working with support from the Board of Trustees, and to monitor investment activity.
Work with the BAPEN office to ensure that existing accounting procedures and controls remain appropriate and are in place.
Work with the Trustees to identify the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plans and contribute to the fundraising strategy.
Make investment recommendations in line with the aims and objectives of the charity.
Ensure that the accounts are prepared and disclosed as required by the Charity Commission.
Work with the BAPEN Accountants to ensure that the accounts are scrutinised in the manner required (independent examination or audit) and any recommendations are implemented. Independent auditors are currently in place.
Keep the Board of Trustees and the committees informed about their financial duties and responsibilities.
Approve supplier payments, expense requests, monitor income and expenditure against budget and work with the BAPEN office to report on variables.
Work with BAPEN’s appointed legal support surrounding contracts and other legal matters when required.
The Treasurer is registered as the Caldicott Guardian for BAPEN.
A significant shadow period with the current Treasurer will help ensure a positive learning opportunity to gain confidence in this role. Comprehensive administration support as well as finance advice and expertise will be always at the Treasurers disposal. Support will also be provided on policy, budgeting, and strategy from the Board of Trustees.
BAPEN will also fund bespoke Financial Trustee training to equip the successful candidate with all the necessary skills to fulfil the role. The training can be delivered online or in person and support will be provided on an ongoing basis.
BAPEN* is a Charitable Association that raises awareness of malnutrition.
Action Village India
Action Village India (AVI) is a small, UK-based charity that fundraises for Indian NGO partners to deliver programmes that will best assist the poorest and most marginalised sections of communities in rural India. AVI supports campaigns for social justice and equality on Gandhian principles of nonviolence.
You will be working hand-in-hand with a small and very agile team in the London office and as such the internship will be a fantastic opportunity to ground yourself in the basics of charity day-to-day administration, communication and event fundraising.
Working Information:
Location: London – Dalston Junction
Hours: 2 days per week plus attendance at WOMAD Festival 24-29th July 2024
Duration: 8-10 weeks. Internship to start early June (negotiable) and ending in the first week of August.
Starting date: 5th June 2024
Job Purpose:
This internship will focus on developing an exhibition for WOMAD festival that highlights the work on Action Village India, and support the team during the weekend of WOMAD festival.
The biggest fundraising event we hold every year is Madras Café, held at Womad Festival at the end of July. Madras Café began its life as a Chai and leaflet stall over 30 years ago to help educate people about Action Village India and the difficulties people in rural India faced; today it is an established festival institution serving delicious Indian food to over 4000 people over three days. The Action Village India team holds a stall in the Madras Café tent selling ethical products made in India, showcasing our exhibition, and informing people about Action Village India. In the run up to the festival you will work on the development of the exhibition. During the festival you will be working with the Events Intern and staff to ensure a successful running of the stall and the exhibition. You will need to be available in the set up and weekend of the festival – 24-29th July 2024.
Main duties and responsibilities:
1. WOMAD Exhibition Support
§ Attend meetings on the planning of the exhibition
§ Research into the theme of the exhibition
§ Support with preparing, designing, creating and installing the exhibition
2. Event Management
§ Support with event management as and when required
§ Work with AVI staff, trustees and volunteers at Womad Festival 24-29th July 2024
3. Office Support
- Helping with the day to day running of the office, including communication with enquirers and supporters and the online gift shop
- Assisting with the production and printing of leaflets, appeals and fundraising materials
- Assisting with the distribution of mailings; appeals, newsletter and membership
- Creating content for various social media platforms
4. General Responsibilities
§ Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices
- Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace
- Keep confidential any personal, private, or sensitive information
- Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post
- Get involved and pitch in where help is needed
Person Specification
§ Excellent communication skills face to face, on the phone and by email.
§ Ability to work alone and use own initiative to develop systems, deal with practical situations as they arise
§ IT skills and experience at a level that support email, database, social media and use of spreadsheets and graphic design skills such as for our newsletters (desirable)
§ Ability to stay focused and efficient in the face of changing priorities, and to deliver work in a timely manner
§ Commitment to the values and ethos of AVI
§ Ability to work well in a team with a flexible approach
§ An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
§ Keen interest in international development, events and fundraising
§ Proactive, creative and enthusiastic
§ Desire to learn, develop and advance personal career prospects
§ Knowledge of rural development in India (desirable)
Terms of Internship:
This is a voluntary position. Action Village India will cover travel expenses (from within London) to the office in Dalston and lunch costs for days worked in the office (up to £10 a day – if travel costs are higher, this can be discussed). All expenses must be itemised, and receipts provided. The cost of your Womad ticket and travel will be covered.
Accessibility:
We would like to offer our sincere regrets that due to the location of our office this position isn’t suitable for anyone with additional accessibility needs. The Action Village India is on the second floor with a narrow staircase and no lift. If this situation changes in the future, we will update the information to our vacancies.
If you have accessibility requirements and are still interested in an internship with Action Village India please get in touch for a chat. We are open to discussing a full Work From Home internship if at all possible.
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EnhanceAble’s mission is to impact positively on the lives of local disabled people and their families through the provision of excellent social care. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile in provision of service and placing our customers at the centre of our work.
EnhanceAble is a medium sized charity in the social care sector. We have a turn over of circa. £2 million per annum. We have a Board of Trustees, and a Senior Management Team (SMT) consisting of our Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive, Head of Finance and HR Manager.
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that EnhanceAble achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that EnhanceAble has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable EnhanceAble] to grow and thrive, and through this, to achieve our mission.
Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees always act as a group and not as individuals.
Duties Include:
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Support and provide advice on EnhanceAble’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
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Monitor and evaluate the implementation of new strategies
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Oversee EnhanceAble’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
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Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
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Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
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Review and approve EnhanceAble’s financial statements.
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Provide support and challenge to EnhanceAble’s CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
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Keep abreast of changes in EnhanceAble’s operating environment.
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Contribute to regular reviews of EnhanceAble’s own governance.
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Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
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Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect EnhanceAble’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests.
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Contribute to the broader promotion of EnhanceAble]’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
What we are looking for
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
You do not need previous governance experience – we will provide a full induction and training.
Personal skills and qualities
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Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
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Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgment and work effectively as a board member.
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Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
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A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
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Willingness to lead according to our values.
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Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
Terms of appointment
Terms of office
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Trustees are appointed for a 3 year term of office, renewal for 3 further terms to a maximum of 9 years.
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This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Time commitment
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Attending 4 Board meetings annually. Currently meetings are held in person at our head office in KT1 2TW
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Attending circa 4 other meetings or event during any year
The British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (BAPEN) is recruiting for Non- executive Trustees to join the BAPEN Board of Trustees. Finance expertise would be of particular interest.
BAPEN is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) that brings together the strengths of its Core Groups and committees to raise awareness and understanding of malnutrition in all settings and provides education, advice and resources to advance the nutritional care of patients and those at risk from malnutrition in the wider community.
The Charities Act 2011 defines charity trustees as the people responsible under the charity’s governing document for controlling the administration and management of the charity. They are known collectively as the trustee board.
Under charity law the trustees have the ultimate responsibility for managing the affairs of the charity and ensuring that it is well run and delivering the charitable aims and objectives for which it has been set up.
Non-executive Trustees work in partnership with the Board of Trustees, Council and Executive Committee to provide clear vision, mission and strategic direction for the charity to:
Contribute to the development of the charity’s future strategic goals, ensuring that the best interests of its membership as well as those who care for and are effected by malnutrition are always at the top of the agenda.
Ensure the highest levels of transparency, audit, governance and accountability in the activities of the charity.
Provide strategic leadership and direction to the charity through oversight of and contribution to key strategy documents as well as by setting strategic priorities.
Have an awareness and understanding of the national policy context and of local needs of those whom the charity serves.
Develop and review the charity’s internal controls to ensure that they identify the risks and opportunities to enable the charity to be sustainable and relevant for all of its stakeholders.
Work with other Trustees, Executive Officers and Council members in a supportive, helpful and constructive way to ensure the board is effective.
Ensure that effective arrangements are in place to provide assurance on risk management, governance and internal control whilst ensuring openness and transparency in decision making.
Ensure the charity establishes key objectives and control and management frameworks to deliver the agreed plans, identifies and assesses the risk of achieving them and regularly monitors performance to ensure appropriate corrective action can be taken.
Be familiar with the articles of association of the charity and awareness of its powers, duties and objectives.
Be familiar with and ensure compliance with the charity’s funding agreements.
Represent the charity in a positive manner with national, regional or local bodies or individuals in order to enhance the position of the charity.
Lead or participate in relevant board committees or task groups of the charity.
Contribute to the appointment and, if necessary, removal of the President as well as participation in the recruitment and selection of future non-executive trustees.
Work as part of a team, and to accept shared responsibility and accountability for the successful running of the charity.
Non-executive trustees are subject to charity legislation and are obliged to:
Act within your powers (for example in accordance with the constitution and associated charity documentation.
Promote the success of the charity.
Exercise independent judgment.
Exercise reasonable skill, care and diligence.
Avoid conflicts of interest.
Not to accept benefits from third parties and declare any interest in transactions.
Person Specification
Every trustee is expected to abide by the charity’s governance and display selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
Skills and experience
Essential:
Critical listening and the ability to ask effective questions
Strategic thinking
Excellent communication
Problem solving and analysis
Desirable: Some or all of the following:
Understanding of data
Finance and/or accounting knowledge
HR experience
Knowledge of the healthcare sector and the NHS
Leadership and management
Risk management
Legal/contracts expertise, particularly knowledge of charity law
Marketing and communications
Time commitment
The term of office will be 3 years with up to 2 term renewals. Trustees must be willing and able to contribute sufficient time to deliver the role effectively. There are up to 4 Trustee meetings per year, with additional quarterly council meetings that Trustees are encouraged to attend. These meetings will be a combination of virtual and face to face.
Often trustees may sit on a committee focused on an area where they have knowledge of, or are particularly interested in; for example, communications or education.
You will also be expected to undertake any training required to enable you to discharge your role effectively.
BAPEN* is a Charitable Association that raises awareness of malnutrition.
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We are currently seeking to recruit goverenance members to our Local Boards who can contribute to the support and challenge operating in our schools and bring experience, for example in finance, marketing, data analysis, human resources.
We are hoping that you can help us to fill this gap.
There are approximately 210,000 school governors in England – the largest volunteer force in the country. High-quality governance has a significant impact on how well a school is run and what pupils can achieve.
What we are looking for
Contrary to popular thought, you don’t have to be a parent or connected to the school in some way to be on the local board.
For our schools, the main advantage of having you join one of our local boards is the expertise and experience you can bring to the role. Knowledge of e.g. marketing, financial management, human resources, data analysis will greatly improve the effectiveness of our board and have a positive impact on our pupils’ education.
What we require of local board members
In terms of time commitment, we expect that you will attend at least one meeting per term, which will take place at the end of the school day (usually around 4pm) and rarely last more than 2 hours. Plus, take part in agreed school visits focusing on specific areas such as Pupil Premium, SEND and safeguarding. Feedback from members contributes to an evidence-base for self-evaluation and school improvement and you will be offered training and support to help you fulfil your role successfully. All those in governance roles, meet together at least once a year at a conference event.
About our schools
All schools are in rural locations and are firmly rooted in their local communities. We support learners from 4-18 and inclusivity is central to our working. There are two SEND Centres for children with additional learning and cognition needs, supporting children in KS2, 3 and 4. Our schools are: Bacton Primary School, Cedars Park Primary School, Mendlesham Primary School and Stowupland High School.
Experience tells us that our local board members not only make a significant difference to our schools, but also gain much personal and professional satisfaction from the role. If you find that you enjoy the role and gain skills and experience, you may also wish to look at becoming a trustee in the future.
We are happy to talk with anyone interested, or arrange a visit to one of the schools, if you would like to find out more. Please feel free to email or call as detailed below. Further information, including an application form, can also be found on the Governance page of our website: JMAT Governance
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We’re here for the cure! Everything we do is to move us closer to our goal, of finding new treatments to slow, stop or reverse the progression of Parkinson’s.
Volunteering is a great way for you to play a vital role in our work to raise funds towards innovative and exciting research that will lead to the breakthrough we all want to see.
It is also an opportunity to improve your career prospects, while using your skills for a worthwhile cause.
We are looking for a volunteer to assist our Public Fundraising team with supporter care and income-generating activities, and to help grow the profile of Cure Parkinson’s. Your work will be essential in helping our team to provide excellent supporter care to our donors and fundraisers, as well as assisting with the smooth running of our office and fundraising activities.
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Do you want to make a positive difference to the lives of children by helping them to find their forever family? Do you want to ensure there is ongoing, specialist support for children and families for as long as they need it? If so, this fantastic opportunity could be for you.
We are looking to recruit 2 new trustees, to join our Board, with a commitment to CCS and its mission, and a willingness to put time and energy into the trustee role.
We are looking for someone who has either professional or personal experience of finding permanent homes for vulnerable children who are unable to remain with their birth parents.
We are particularly interested to hear from you if are you are an adult adoptee who would be willing to bring your lived experience to this role. Or you may be an adopter who wants to bring their skills and experience. We are also particularly looking for individuals with expertise in the fields of Fundraising/Marketing /Health and Social Care.
Ideally, but not essential, it would be helpful to have experience of working in the voluntary sector. Whether you are an experienced Trustee or wanting to take the first step at Board level, if you share our ethos, we'd like to hear from you.
CCS Adoption is a Voluntary Adoption Agency. We find permanent, loving homes for children who have a plan for adoption, including those who tend to wait longest. We also provide a range of therapeutic packages to adopted children and their families; and a wide range of innovative support services for adoptive families, offering groups, activities, workshops and training for Adoptive families from The Centre. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for the 5th time in a row in February 2024, we are continuously developing and improving our services for adoptive families.
CCS values itself on being an inclusive employer, committed to developing a diverse workforce and looking for people who can demonstrate dedication to our cause and core organisational values. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and continue to celebrate the diverse community that different individuals create.
Commitment Required
· Preparation and Attendance at Board meetings (Quarterly, usually on a Tuesday evening)
· To make available skills and experience to CCS
· Participation in subcommittees as delegated by the Board (Quarterly)
· Availability by phone or email to the Chair or CEO from time to time
· To respect confidentiality
· To act solely in the interests of the charity
· To gain a better understanding of the charity by attending at least one event per year, for example, the Agency Day (half a day during office hours) or an Information Event (usually virtual, in the evening)