Online Fundraising Volunteer Roles in Manchester, Greater Manchester
Unlock a World of Opportunities with IHF's GLD Program in Indonesia!
Are you an Indonesian citizen with aspirations of leading an institution, school, or non-profit? Look no further than IHF's Global Leadership Development (GLD) program, available at our Jakarta, Bali, and Medan centers (Yayasan). The best part? While foreign legacy students pay for this service, Indonesian citizens receive FREE training along with a small stipend and room and board.
Overview
IHF, an award-winning International Non-profit established in 2001, is on a mission to (1) educate impoverished children, igniting their highest potential and fostering loving, healthy communities, and (2) enlighten global citizens through hands-on experiences, both online and in person. We provide a platform for learning and practicing leadership skills, welcoming participants from kindergarten to retirement age.
Join our IHF Indonesia Center for the Global Leadership Development (GLD) program and make a genuine impact during your stay as a volunteer.
The Role
As a GLD participant, you'll engage in four hours of local on-site tasks in addition to four hours per day as a member of various International Online Teams. Your local tasks may include, but are not limited to:
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Providing hands-on support for the center's daily operations
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Engaging in cultural exchange, teaching classes, and organizing fun activities for our children, teens, and university students
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Enhancing our children's education by participating in our online mentor and Study-Buddy programs
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Taking charge of the management, design, and execution of community-led projects aligned with your academic or professional expertise
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Overseeing local and international volunteers, shaping their experience at our Indonesian IHF Centers.
Your international online tasks may include, but are not limited to:
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Budgeting and finance
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Donor relations and sponsorships
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Social media campaigns and fundraising
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Social Media & Website development
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Human Resources
Essential Requirements
We welcome volunteers who:
Have confidence in using basic English language (both spoken and written)
Possess a passion for international development, with a strong focus on universal education
Share career development goals aligned with IHF's mission
Eligibility
The program calls for a college diploma or university degree and a minimum commitment of four months, although we encourage volunteers to stay for up to one year. All volunteers enjoy one day off per week and a four-day holiday per month.
Benefits
In addition to making a significant impact on the lives of the children we serve, you'll also enjoy the following benefits:
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Certificate of program completion
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Letter of recommendation upon request
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Acquire leadership and management skills to thrive in the ever-changing global environment
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Gain practical experience in an NGO environment
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Join a global network of IHF volunteers and alumni
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Build a diverse global network with professionals from various backgrounds
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You'll also receive a monthly per diem in addition to room and board. The small stipend increases every three months, ranging from 508,000.00 IDR to 2,180,000.00 IDR.
Note: Given our work with children, we do require an up-to-date clean criminal background check for accepted applicants.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking a Trustee Treasurer to help to manage our finances and investments, as well as being involved in strategic decision-making and grant giving.
Trustee Treasurer
The Lipman Miliband Trust funds socialist research and education as well as “educational activities that raise public awareness and understanding of struggles and movements for peace, human rights and a more equal, diverse co-operative and democratic society.”
The Trust was established by socialist businessman Michael Lipman in 1974 and academic Ralph Miliband until his death in 1994. Information about the Trust’s history can be found here, and examples of projects and organisations we have supported in recent years can be found here and here. We are celebrating fifty years of the Trust’s existence this year – and looking forward to the next 50!
Having benefited from a significant increase in resources in recent years we have started on an exciting new phase of our development that has meant increasing staff support and expanding our outreach, fund-raising and grant-giving activities. We are currently a Board of ten trustees and we are now seeking a Trustee Treasurer who shares our values and our belief in the vital importance of socialist education.
About the role
You will work with our Trust Coordinator as well as external advisors and accountants in helping to manage our finances and investments, and be a member of our Governance and Finance Working Group. Our finances and investments are critical to the success of our work so we are looking for someone with experience of financial management and/or accounting, as well as some level of experience in understanding and/or managing investments. This is a voluntary, unpaid post, but we are happy to pay for appropriate additional training and there will be a lot of support from the Trust Coordinator and other trustees.
Being a Trustee is a significant commitment and responsibility, but it is also hugely rewarding. The role will require you to attend each of our four Trustee meetings a year, and to participate in regular online meetings of the Finance & Governance Working Group. You will be part of strategic decision-making about the Trust, contribute towards the Trust’s governance and take part in decisions about grant awards.
We are based in different locations around the country and most of our work is conducted online, however we aim to meet in-person as a Board at least twice a year.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Teenage Helpline, we are a tight-knit community of people who are passionate about make a difference in the lives of young people across the UK
Teenage Helpline is an online peer-to-peer mentoring service for young people. We can act as the first stepping-stone for young people who do not feel comfortable seeking support for themselves, or who need a listening ear to help them cope with personal issues.
All of our volunteers and employees are remote workers. We have great systems in place to allow our employees and volunteers to get to know each other, work effectively together and do great work!
We are a flexible organisation that values the contributions of everyone. We will never ask more from our volunteers and employees than they can give, but we are sure to celebrate and recognise their efforts.
About the role
The CFO holds the overall responsibility of the financial health of Teenage Helpline. Their role is to drive growth in income and manage expenditure to a high level, whilst holding the team to account for their actions. Your role is to maintain professional customs, enforce ethical practices, meet targets, and manage organisation budgets.
Responsibilities
- Act as a Director of Teenage Helpline with direct oversight of the Board of Directors. Your key responsibility is always to protect and uphold the reputation and principles of the organisation.
- Delegate job activities effectively to ensure optimal performance of all operations departments.
- Design roles as needed and ensure the effective recruitment of individuals to fill those roles successfully.
- Analyse, review, and develop organisation strategies to ensure their ongoing effectiveness and improvement.
- Develop and drive key performance indicators that evaluate the success and effectiveness of Teenage Helpline finances.
- Hold all departments responsible for the financial health of Teenage Helpline accountable for their results.
- Think at a strategic level with the intent to continuously improve and grow the financial health and position of Teenage Helpline and drive industry best practices. Strategic thinking should involve both continuous development and a growth mindset.
- Continue to define the roles and responsibilities of the finance departments at all time to ensure they are suitable for the context that Teenage Helpline is operating in.
- Ensure that all statutory and regulatory reporting is completed.
Skills
- All directors should be overachievers, successful in business and strong capable, leaders.
- Exceptional leadership, business, and interpersonal proficiency.
- Prior thriving managerial experience.
- Be able to set business/financial targets, timelines and plans.
- Be able to stimulate and motivate the finance department.
- Demonstrate a sound ability to network, negotiate and lead.
- Demonstrate a sound ability to be successful, self-directed, flexible and tactical.
- Excellent computer and technology skills.
- Be a visionary and inspirational leader and pioneer the organisation from the top.
- Demonstrate sound communication and presentation skills.
Our mission is to make Teenage Helpline the best charity in the UK. To build inclusive processes, we need to build an inclusive team. Please know that this list is indicative and that we would still love to hear from you even if you feel you only are a 75% match. Skills can be learned, but diversity cannot. We promote a diverse and inclusive culture at TeenageHelpline.
The Process
Our hiring process typically has three stages
- Video or Written Application (when applicable)
- Interview with the Talent Team
- Interview with the Hiring Manager
Some roles will have extra stages but we’ll let you know as early as possible if so.
Please let us know if you require any accommodations for the interview process, and we’ll do our best to assist.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
IHF is currently seeking pro-bono Graphic Design Firms and Individual At-Home Volunteers for our Graphic Design Team.
Overview
The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is an International non-profit, founded in 2001. For over twenty years we have been globally successful in our two fold mission: (1) To educate marginalized children—activating their highest potential and nurturing healthy, loving communities around them. Ihf believe the happiness of our world's children rises above all political and religious differences; And equates to the quality of our world's happiness tomorrow. —(2) To educate global citizens through communication and real life experiences, (online and in person), about the realities of marginalized communities; while teaching practical skills in aiding needed efforts, thus giving voice to the voiceless.
IHF strives to offer children and adults (from young through retirement) venues for learning and safely practicing these leadership skills.
IHF is a unique organization. It believes in absolute transparency and functions almost entirely through the efforts of its hundreds of unpaid volunteers from all over the world. Our amazing volunteers give their time, skills, energy, and love.
GRAPHIC DESIGN FIRMS and INDIVIDUALS will collaborate directly with the Director of Fundraising and Marketing. IHF materials are marketed towards multiple geographies, both locally in the communities we work with and on a global platform.
An At-Home volunteer in this position will:
- Assist our Media Team in visual editing of content for social media platforms or website design.
- Develop materials for our Fundraising Team such as posters, flyers, infographics etc.
- Create original volunteer recruitment campaign materials
IHF will provide all the necessary background and support for you to be successful in this position.
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- Deep empathy for impoverished children and their communities
- A commitment to our Core Values
Video editing experience (specifically Adobe Premiere Pro) is a plus though not required.
In addition to making a notable difference in the lives of the children we serve, you will also be joining a global network of IHF volunteers and enhancing your graphics CV with practical experience working with an international organization encompassing many cultures and norms.
Eligibility
IHF is looking for individuals who can commit to a minimum 2-4 hours per month with a passion for visual communication and ‘out of the box’ creativity.
At-Home Volunteers accepted to this position will also have:
-Experience with Canvas, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator is helpful.
-Confidence using the English language (both spoken and written)
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Treasurer needed for an established psychotherapy charity. We are part way through a change process at Share having moved premises in 2023. We are developing and strengthening our clinical services, improving our administrative and business systems and strengthening our financial position. We want to build upon our position as a centre of excellence in psychotherapy and make an even bigger contribution to improving mental health in Sheffield.
Would you like to volunteer for an established psychotherapy charity? We work at the vital intersection of psychological distress and poverty in the city and provide an excellent learning environment for qualified and qualifying counsellors and therapists alike.
We’re looking for a suitably qualified accountant to join us as our Treasurer, taking the lead on financial matters but also playing a full role on the Board of Trustees in the overall management of the charity.
The role would suit an experienced accountant wishing to contribute on a voluntary basis to a valuable charitable cause. Equally it would provide excellent board level experience for a young professional at an earlier stage in their career.
We have strong clinical services, administrative and business systems in place and continue to seek to increase and diversify our income. We want to make an even bigger contribution to improving mental health in Sheffield and we’re especially keen to attract people from minority communities to the Board.
For an informal chat please contact one of the co-chairs, Lynn or Astrid.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
Role type: Voluntary role, travel expenses reimbursed
Role level: Team Lead
Location: Remote, open to applicants resident in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands or the Isle of Man
Responsible for: Events team
Accountable to: Head of Fundraising, Events & Comms
The purpose of your role is to lead, coordinate and support the Events team, a small team of volunteers which sits within the Fundraising, Events & Comms department. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, delivery and evaluation of a varied programme of events. Currently, this includes: regular, virtual training opportunities/discussion groups; regional conferences (November); a residential national conference (June/July); three away days per year for Nightline Association volunteers; and the annual Nightline Awards.
The Events Team Lead will work closely with the Operations Officer and CEO to project manage all Nightline Association events, ensuring that necessary tasks are delegated and completed. They will also provide support and guidance to individuals and teams across the organisation who are seeking to deliver their own events.
You will also work with the Research and Impact department to develop our approach to evaluation, and the Services department to ensure that event planning is informed by the needs of Nightlines.
As a Team Lead, you will be supported by the Head of Fundraising, Events & Comms, who will act as your main point of contact and line manager. You will also have access to the support of our staff team, Trustees and other Heads of Department.
Activities and Responsibilities
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Oversee and monitor the delivery of all team projects and activities, ensuring these are meeting departmental and organisational strategy, aims and plans.
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Approve documentation and products produced by your department.
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Line manage volunteers in your team, including monthly one-to-one meetings.
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Support and supervise volunteers to ensure they carry out their duties effectively by providing clear communication, support, motivation, facilitation, supervision and leadership.
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Assist with the recruitment of new volunteers within your team.
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Appoint a temporary replacement for vacant volunteer roles in your team.
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Where necessary, apply the Association’s disciplinary procedures, seeking support if needed.
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Exhibit and promote effective team working.
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Directly contribute to projects as appropriate to support your team.
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Organise and run online team meetings on a regular basis to discuss operational activities, plans and ensure oversight of team activity.
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Attend a monthly one-to-one meeting with your Head of Department to update on progress, consider new projects, report risks, issues and budget requirements.
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Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of the agreed programme of events, to allow us to support member Nightlines to share best practice and feel as though they belong to a community within the Association.
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Lead planning and project management for key projects including the regional and national conferences, delegating work across the Association as required.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
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Experience in events, project management or customer service
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Experience with Nightline or a similar organisation
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Experience of working with or leading a team
Competencies
Essential
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Highly developed organisational, planning, delegation and communication skills
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Lead, motivate, and work as part of a team
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Personable, supportive, and approachable
Desirable
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Prioritisation across workstreams or tasks
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Familiarity with Google Workspace
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Confident facilitating conversations and/or speaking to groups
Knowledge
Essential
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Understanding of and commitment to the Association’s values and to supporting and developing the Nightline community
Desirable
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Knowledge of inclusive event design
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Spher
Their goal is to give women the power over the city and online safety. Therefore they are building an app based community. They believe women and allies have to come together and speak up. The leaders of the cities can't ignore voices and data.
In their app women will be able to not only help each other and their loved ones stay safe, but even more importantly speak up and turn their concerns into actionable data. Which is very hard to ignore.
If you truly want a world where you, your mum/sister/girlfriend are safer in. Then join them!
Responsibilities
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They are looking for a VOLUNTEER Community Launcher
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Spearhead the growth of communities within their app by either creating your own vibrant space or rallying existing communities to transition to their platform. Reach out to women, both known and unknown, to invite them to join or create communities within their app, showcasing the benefits of their platform for fostering meaningful connections and support networks. Act as a catalyst for community building, inspiring women to embrace the power of collective strength and solidarity within our digital ecosystem. Qualifications: Passion for women's safety and a commitment to fostering inclusive communities. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and motivate others, whether in person or through digital channels. Proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative and drive community growth independently. Experience in community building, social networking, or grassroots organizing is a plus but not required. Enthusiasm for leveraging technology to facilitate meaningful connections and empower women worldwide. Benefits: Joining a mission-driven startup at the forefront of social innovation. Flexible hours and remote work options, with approximately 8 hours per week commitment. Opportunity to make a tangible impact by shaping the communities that will support and empower women on our platform. Dynamic and collaborative team environment dedicated to driving positive change. If you're passionate about empowering women through community building and ready to take on the challenge of launching vibrant digital spaces within our app, they want to hear from you!
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Volunteer 7-9 hours per week remotely for 3-5 months
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.
We are now recruiting for a new Experts by Experience network members. The Experts by Experience Panel is a two year project with a group of people with lived experience of homelessness (both those who have used Crisis services and those who have not) who will have access and participate in a wide range of opportunities across Crisis to support and develop our work.
This year we are looking for 10-15 people with direct experience of homelessness from across Great Britain to join our existing members of the network
"It gives me a more fulfilling quality of life to be part of something which is so much bigger than me on my own."
Quote from one of our current Experts by Experience Panel Members
As an Expert by Experience, you will have access to participate in a wide range of opportunities across Crisis and will be renumerated for your time. Over the last year our current panel has been involved in a wide range of activities which continually help to shape and inform all areas of our work across England, Scotland and Wales. Their expertise is a hugely valuable resource for Crisis.
Aim of the role
By joining the Experts by Experience Panel you will be ensuring that the perspective of people with lived experience of homelessness is at the heart of everything we do.
In order to know what Crisis is already doing well, what could be improved and how this could be achieved we need to hear your voices.
The only experience necessary is lived experience of Homelessness. Just bring you, your experiences and a willingness to learn something new and be involved with something that has been so exciting for other EBEs who have been involved (in their own words!).
The aim of the role is to bring you together with other people with personal experiences of homelessness to inform organisational strategy, policy and help us to design what our services look like for the people who will use them in future.
Who this role would be most suitable for:
People who have:
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An understanding of the issues faced by people who are homeless as a result of personal experience of homelessness in the recent past
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Confidence to take part in meetings both online and in person and contribute your opinions
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The ability to work with others, take part in constructive discussion and respect other view points
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A willingness to share your knowledge and experience and to give open and honest feedback
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The ability to read information to prepare for meetings
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An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
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Reliability and good time keeping
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Ability to communicate by email and attend online meetings
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Willing to travel independently to meetings
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Commitment to Crisis values and a passion and enthusiasm for ending homelessness
We want to hear from people from all backgrounds, cultures and communities. We will do everything we can to support you to be involved as we want our work to be informed by a range of people and experiences. We actively encourage applications from people from diverse communities and/or other under-represented groups as this will help our panel make a real difference, better informing our work.
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Location: meetings will be a combination of in person and online (Microsoft Teams). Please be assured you only need to get involved in the way that best suits you.
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Supported by: Grace Barry, Anna Jones and Carey Hill in the Member Involvement Team
Core Activities
The scope of the group will include:
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Attending regular meetings that adhere to a supportive group charter
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Using your personal experiences to help plan new developments at Crisis
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Getting involved in specific projects in different departments, depending on your areas of
interest.
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Attending focus groups and workshops on specific topics where you are interested
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Informing the direction of our fundraising campaigns and policy work
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Monitoring and reviewing member involvement at Crisis
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Ideas forums where you can bring along your own ideas and suggestions for things you’d love to
see Crisis do/work with Experts by Experience on
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In-person away days that happen 1-2 times per year where you can meet fellow network
members, get to know each other and work together as a team
What will you gain:
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Introductory training (you may bring your lead worker along to induction if you feel this would be helpful) for the role
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Ongoing support from the Member Involvement Team and from your peers
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An opportunity to be part of a team who are committed continually improving Crisis services and
maximising the impact of the Lloyds Banking Group Partnership at Crisis
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The opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of projects
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The opportunity to influence a variety of areas of work at Crisis and shape the way we do things
in future
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The opportunity to develop new and existing skills
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The opportunity to build confidence
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The opportunity to get to know new people that you otherwise may not have had the chance to
connect with
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Opportunities build relationships with Crisis staff and volunteers
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Potential opportunities to travel within the UK to attend meetings
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A reference from the Member Involvement team should you need this for future opportunities
Is this role remunerated?
Yes, this role is remunerated. Our rate of remuneration is £30.00 for up to two hours of involvement and £15.00 thereafter.
We have an excellent benefit advice team who can advise you about any impact this might have for you on any benefits you receive.
You will be paid a maximum of 8 hours a week, any other hours beyond that would be voluntary. If you do not wish to receive remuneration, you are still welcome to be part of the network.
You will be provided with support to learn how to invoice for remuneration.
The closing date for this opportunity is 15th May 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Transport Volunteer
We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.
About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Transport Volunteer for the Ayrshire Group. As a Transport Volunteer, you will help make sure people with MS can access activities and events, by setting up relationships with local transport providers.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You will understand the local area and be confident to liaise with organisations that provide local transport.
Apply
- Read through the role description carefully
- Please apply online
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
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About We Are Family
We Are Family is an extraordinary peer support community for adopters and prospective adopters. We’re there for parents throughout their adoption journey. Online and in person, our parents’ groups, events, resources, podcasts and talks offer mutual support, information and inspiration to adopters and those considering adoption. We currently operate across Greater London and the Home Counties, with ambitions to scale nationally over the coming years.
You can find out more about us here.
The Role
We are looking for new trustees to strengthen and enhance our board. The key responsibilities of the role include, governance, overseeing policy and direction, financial oversight and assisting with the leadership and general promotion of We Are Family to support the organisation’s Vision, Mission, Values and needs.
This is a voluntary opportunity with associated Trustee expenses - such as travel / childcare - covered by We Are Family. Trustees can be based anywhere in the UK.
Commitment
Trustee capacity to devote the time needed for the following is essential:
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4 Board meetings per year
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2 Board away days per year (on a Saturday)
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Membership of at least one sub-committee (which also meet 4 times a year)
We estimate 8-10 hours for the charity per month. The duration of membership for a new Board member is for three years in the first instance, with the possibility of appointment for a further three year term.
Skills and Experience
All applicants should be able to demonstrate the following:
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Be able to show high levels of professionalism and an ability to work collaboratively with others, including Trustees, our core team and the wider Volunteer network at We Are Family
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Be well-organised, with good written and verbal communication skills.
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Previous board/trustee experience is not necessary and we welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds. A thorough induction, and further trustee training as appropriate, can be provided.
We are particularly interested candidates with the following experience:
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Working as a professional with or in the adoption sector,
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Advocacy and/or research work;
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Finance/charity finance
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Leadership within a charity
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Education
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Legal.
Although many of our current trustees are adopters themselves, we are also keen to recruit suitably qualified people who are not, but who can demonstrate a commitment to the values and mission of We Are Family.
One of the great strengths of We Are Family is that we are volunteer and member driven, and we represent a diverse community of adoptive parents. We particularly welcome trustees from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds to ensure that the board can benefit from this diversity of experience. We would also welcome single adopters to the board.
To Apply
If the opportunity to join an exciting, rapidly growing charity appeals to you as someone able to make a valuable contribution, please get in touch!
Refer to our job ad for the Applications email address and email our team. If you would like an informal conversation about the opportunity, please let us know.
Please note that applications are received and reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore an early application is advised.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Bipolar UK was originally formed in the 1980s as a local support system for the community by the community. Our first meeting was held in 1983 and since that day Bipolar UK has supported people living with the condition and their loved ones. Our aim is to enable everyone affected by bipolar to live well.
Each year we support thousands of individuals through our range of peer support services, which include:
- Peer Support Groups (in-person and online)
- A call-back Peer Support Line
- Our eCommunity
In the years ahead, providing peer support services will remain central to everything we do. This vital work is only possible because of volunteers such as yourself.
How volunteers support us
We couldn’t exist without the amazing support of our dedicated team of volunteers. They help us by giving us key insights from our community. They also provide hands-on support so we can run a significant network of peer support groups and a one-to-one peer support line via telephone and email.
Thanks to the incredible collaboration between our staff team and our volunteers we currently empower approximately 1,000 people a month to stay well, and we have the ambition to reach thousands more.
Our commitment to volunteers:
We want you to get the most out of volunteering with us and we take our responsibility towards you very seriously.
To support you, we will:
- Provide clear descriptions for our volunteering roles
- Treat volunteers fairly and in accordance with the Bipolar UK Equal Opportunities policy
- Ensure volunteers’ information is kept securely and in accordance with Bipolar UK Privacy policy, the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR
- Keep volunteers informed of relevant changes, including to policies and staff
- Provide appropriate training and support to encourage and develop volunteers in every role
- Work collaboratively with all our volunteers to improve the services we deliver, identifying training needs and providing additional learning
- Ensure our volunteering practices are compliant with current and relevant legislation
- Reimburse agreed out of pocket expenses in line with Bipolar UK’s policy and guidance
- Celebrate and recognise all our volunteers’ successes and ongoing contributions to the charity
- Support aspirations to upskill with relevant training and development
Training and development
All volunteers are given an induction and training relevant to their role before they begin volunteering so they can feel confident to carry out their tasks. Training is an ongoing commitment for both Bipolar UK staff and volunteers. Training sessions are usually held by the Bipolar UK team, although external training will be given whenever relevant and appropriate.
Who can volunteer?
As part of the volunteer recruitment process, we ask you to complete an application form. We will then invite you for an informal phone interview and ask you to provide two referees.
Roles within Bipolar UK are subject to an enhanced DBS check. The information gathered throughout this process helps us to make an informed decision about whether the volunteering role is right for you, as well as following our safeguarding procedures.
Skills and experience
We look for people who:
- Communicate well
- Enjoy teamwork
- Are able to adapt and willing to learn
- Are reliable, punctual and good at time management
- See situations with objectivity and compassion
- All our volunteers must be 18 or older.
Bipolar UK will make sure that people are judged on their ability and potential, not on their background and situation. We will seek to treat people fairly, regardless of visible and non-visible differences such as mental health, health, gender, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religious beliefs or practices, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, age, family/marital status, social background, pregnancy or potential pregnancy, caring responsibilities, spent criminal convictions or trade union affiliation.
We appreciate that these differences will contribute to diverse experiences of life, attitudes, values, and ways of thinking and communicating - and that these different perspectives can make a valuable contribution to our work.
What we ask of volunteers:
We ask that all volunteers commit to a minimum of two to four hours a week for our phone/email service or up to 4 hours per month for our support groups, for at least six months wherever possible.
We expect all volunteers to attend regular training as part of role development and progression, and to abide by our policies and guidelines. A commitment to our mission and values is imperative, along with a desire to make a difference to those affected by bipolar. All volunteers represent the charity and must always remain professional when interacting with the public and external services.
Volunteers should:
- Have personal experience of bipolar if the role requires it
- Display empathy and understanding of the needs of others
- Understand and remain conscious of their own needs, including managing their own wellbeing
- Communicate effectively with the team
- Be always respectful of others, in line with Bipolar UK policies
- Have basic IT skills and computer literacy
Our volunteering roles:
- Support Group Co-facilitator (online)
- Support Group Co-facilitator (in-person)
- Support Group Administrator
- Peer Support Line Volunteer
- Media Ambassador
- Fundraising Assistant
- Events Assistant
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Vision Action is a unique organisation, that works in low- and middle-income countries, supporting national governments to deliver and strengthen their eye health strategies. We work in partnership with local governments, civil society organisations, international and national NGOs, and the private sector. Our ambition is to increase equitable access to eye care services and glasses, and accelerate achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goal.
The role of the Board is to oversee the overall direction and activities of the charity, including its policies and procedures, to ensure that they are consistently in accordance with the charitable purposes defined in the objects clause in its Constitution. The Board sets and monitors the strategic direction of the charity, although the implementation of strategy is achieved through the executive team. The Board must always act in the best interests of Vision Action, taking decisions as a group and not as individuals.
1. Terms of service
For Vision Action the Trustees are Members who have been elected to serve on the Board. Vision Action’s constitution allows for up to 12 Trustees, who can serve a maximum of three consecutive terms of three years. Vision Action is a company limited by guarantee and the Trustees are its legal directors. The Trustee role is voluntary but out of pocket expenses are paid.
Trustees are appointed by the Vision Action Board of Trustees annually at the Board meeting following the Annual General Meeting. The time commitment in being a trustee involves attendance at four Board meetings per year, one of which will be an all-day strategy session. Otherwise, Board meetings are usually half a day in the afternoon of a weekday with at least half the meetings online. Papers are circulated for reading in advance.
In addition to this, it is expected that trustees attend the AGM held on a weekend and occasional Members’ Forums or other Vision Action events, which are usually arranged on the same day as a Board meeting in the evening. There may be other ad hoc meetings or online events to discuss specific topics. Trustees will be expected to commit time to receive a proper induction.
2. Main tasks
Charity Trustees have and must accept ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of the charity and ensuring it is solvent, well-run and delivering the charitable outcomes for the benefit of the public for which it has been set up. Each Trustee will be expected to join one of the three sub-committees (Fundraising and Investment; Programmes; Finance, Administration and Remuneration). The Committees meet (in person or remotely) at least four times per year, usually timed with or in advance of the board meetings.
3. General Responsibilities
- Ensure that Vision Action complies with its governing document (i.e. its Constitution and Byelaws), charity law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
- Ensure that Vision Action pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
- Ensure Vision Action applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects, i.e. it must not spend money on activities which are not included in the objects, however worthwhile they may be.
- Contribute actively to the Board’s role in the formulation and review of strategy, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
- Safeguard the good name and values of Vision Action and maintain good relations with its members.
- Ensure that all policies are implemented, monitored and reports are acted upon, (including the policies on Harassment and Misconduct, Safeguarding, Recruitment of ex-offenders, Child Protection and Anti- Bribery).
- Strive for Vision Action to reflect the full diversity of society in all its activities.
- Ensure the financial stability of Vision Action.
- Protect and manage the property of Vision Action and ensure the proper investment of its funds.
- Appoint and support the Chief Executive Officer and monitor his/her performance.
In addition to the above statutory responsibilities, each Trustee should attend Board meetings and use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board reach sound decisions. This may involve leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, evaluation or other issues in which the Trustee has special expertise; and then always upholding the decisions taken by Board. Trustees are also expected to support Vision Action’s fundraising initiatives.
4. Additional Specific Responsibilities
In addition to the above, we are looking for a Trustee who can be the Chair designate and assume the role of Chair in November 2024.
Vision Action is looking for a Trustee who will be able to support us in 3 key areas:
1) Provide advice and experience at the level of Chair so that they can provide leadership to the Board of Trustees as well as the CEO
2) Act as the Chair designate until they assume the role of Chair of the Board of Trustees in November 2024.
3) Provide insight, knowledge and connections to help us build our reputation and position as a worthy international charity in the eye health sector in the UK and Internationally so that Vision Action can grow its relationship with individuals, bodies and corporates in the sector.
Person Specification
Each Trustee must have:
- A commitment to the mission and value base of Vision Action.
- A commitment to the key policies of Vision Action – on Harassment and Misconduct, Safeguarding, Whistle-blowing, Recruitment of ex-offenders, Child Protection and Anti-Bribery.
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
- Integrity.
- Strategic vision.
- Good, independent judgement.
- An ability to think creatively.
- A willingness to speak his/her mind.
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship (training/information will be offered in this area).
- An ability to contribute effectively to the workings of the Vision Action Board and any sub-committees or working groups.
In addition to the above, this specific appointment is looking ideally for Trustees who have:
- Previous experience of leading and Chairing at the senior level in an organisation;
- Previous experience of governing and managing at the Board level;
- Previous Board level experience in the charity sector;
- Willingness to undertake obligatory tasks with the Charity Commission on behalf of the organisation;
- Willingness to stay updated on changes to governance issues and policies that might impact Vision Action;
- A willingness to engage in activities in the vision sector as it relates to the work of Vision Action, including fundraising.
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as well as those who may have a connection to the vision sector either through personal or professional experience and those who might come from one of the countries that Vision Action is currently active in – Zambia, Ghana, Sierre Leone, and Ethiopia.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance Volunteer
We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.
About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Finance Volunteer for our Rochdale and District Group. As a Finance Volunteer, you would be joining a coordinating team of volunteers to plan and deliver services and activities to support people locally.
You will maintain and approve income and expenditure records and explain financial information clearly to other group members. You would ensure our financial requirements and policies are followed, and that money is spent in a cost effective manner.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience with a large charity, develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be comfortable with figures, preferably with an accounting or business background. You will live in the immediate area of the Group, allowing you to meet with other volunteers from the Group.
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The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
Could you make a significant contribution to help people live later life well?
Are you a member of the Methodist Church in Britain seeking to use your skills, expertise and gifts in a new way?
We are seeking a Methodist Church nominee to join the board of Methodist Homes (MHA).
You will be working collaboratively with other MHA trustees to help shape MHA’s future strategy and ensure good governance across the charity.
As a Board Member you will have passion for the wellbeing of older people and will bring a wide-ranging skills and experience.
Expressions of interest are invited from both lay and ordained members of the Methodist Church in Britain. You're encouraged to apply if you feel that overall, your skills and experience meet the role requirements.
Reflecting the diverse communities that MHA are proud to serve, MHA is committed to widening the diversity of its leadership and board. Therefore, we actively and warmly encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.
If you would find it helpful to discuss the role before applying, please contac us to arrange a phone conversation with a member of the Nominations Committee.
Closing date: 28 May 2024
Short listing date: 30 May 2024
Interviews /exploratory conversations: 10 June 2024 (PM)
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.