Peer Support Volunteer Roles in Blackpool, England
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Do you enjoying talking with people and helping them based on your life experiences?
Are you able to volunteer a few hours a week?
Yes? We’d love to hear from you.
What is knus?
knus is the UK’s first free, confidential, mental health peer support and coaching online chat service. knus offers mental health educational plans, relaxation experiences and live workshops.
What does knus mean? 'hug' in Danish.
Here’s some further information on what’s needed:
Are you over 18 and living in the UK?
You must be over the 18 years of age and live permanently in the UK.
Do you have a laptop?
A laptop and a quiet space to volunteer is essential.
How much time can you give?
A minimum of 3+ hours per week is required. We are flexible and like to work around you.
Do you like to learn?
We provide training for all volunteers that join us. Our peer support training is CPD accredited. 20-25 hours of volunteering training is required and is self led online.
If you’re interested head over to our website and we can have a chat or apply here.
Please note - all successful volunteers are required to pay the cost price of £20.60 for an Enhanced DBS check. If you've got a current Enhanced DBS on the update service, this cost will not apply.
You must be a UK resident to apply for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Baby & Me Volunteer - Merseyside and Cheshire
“We all want our pregnancy to be a positive experience, but it can be difficult and we can all struggle”
Do you have lived experience of facing a pregnancy challenge and would like the opportunity to support others during their pregnancy?
The volunteer role involves six Koala Northwest online or face to face training sessions, one session per week and the opportunity to gain a LEVEl 3qualification in Peer Support Theory and Practice. The training is comprehensive and has had positive feedback.
“The volunteer training so far has been great, it’s been lovely to virtually meet the other volunteers, everyone seems friendly and welcoming, and I’m excited about making a difference to families’ lives in a positive way. So far, I have learnt a lot about tobacco use in pregnancy which I had very limited knowledge on, it’s opened my eyes about lots of different barriers some families experience. I’ve also had a broader understanding of Aces and poverty in pregnancy”
All volunteer support offered as part of this role is over the phone, so this is a home-based volunteer role with volunteers based in Merseyside or Cheshire.
Our volunteers are there to offer an understanding, listening ear and emotional support to families on their pregnancy journey.
Volunteering can change a family's life and 1-2 hours per week can make such a huge difference.
Volunteers must live in Merseyside or Cheshire.
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Baby & Me Volunteer - Merseyside and Cheshire
“We all want our pregnancy to be a positive experience, but it can be difficult and we can all struggle”
Do you have lived experience of facing a pregnancy challenge and would like the opportunity to support others during their pregnancy?
The volunteer role involves six Koala Northwest online or face to face training sessions, one session per week and the opportunity to gain a LEVEl 3qualification in Peer Support Theory and Practice. The training is comprehensive and has had positive feedback.
“The volunteer training so far has been great, it’s been lovely to virtually meet the other volunteers, everyone seems friendly and welcoming, and I’m excited about making a difference to families’ lives in a positive way. So far, I have learnt a lot about tobacco use in pregnancy which I had very limited knowledge on, it’s opened my eyes about lots of different barriers some families experience. I’ve also had a broader understanding of Aces and poverty in pregnancy”
All volunteer support offered as part of this role is over the phone, so this is a home-based volunteer role with volunteers based in Merseyside or Cheshire.
Our volunteers are there to offer an understanding, listening ear and emotional support to families on their pregnancy journey.
Volunteering can change a family's life and 1-2 hours per week can make such a huge difference.
Volunteers must live in Merseyside or Cheshire.
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Can you spare a few hours a week to support members of the Colostomy UK Facebook Support group?
We are looking for volunteers who can help respond to queries from group members on our closed Facebook group during the evenings (Mon – Fri, 5 - 9pm) and at weekends (Sat & Sun, 9am - 9pm).
Members of the support group are generally very positive, encouraging and kind to each other. Generally, members want to help each other, and the group has a real sense of community. The group is for anyone with a stoma or who has genuine interest in supporting someone with a stoma.
What will you do?
You will be logged in and respond to posts as Colostomy UK. We ask that you look at the group approximately once an hour during your shift and respond to posts as and when required. This may involve giving advice (never medical advice) or signposting back to our website.
You don’t need to respond immediately if you are unsure, however we do ask that you have a basic understanding of the group guidelines and alert the office team to any concerns. We ask that you delete any posts without delay that are obviously against the rules (we’ll tell you what those are during the training).
We have a weekly rota, and you can sign up for the time slots that work best for you. Shifts can be scheduled for the same day and time each week, or vary, as suits you.
How will we support you?
You will complete two hours of comprehensive training before getting started, so you are fully aware of what you need to do and when.
We’ll buddy you with an established volunteer who can support you in the initial few weeks.
You will be part of our WhatsApp group which includes other volunteers and the office team, so if you are ever unsure on how to help someone, others can help. Members of the WhatsApp group are happy to be contacted out of hours so very available if needed.
What qualities and skills will you need?
- Great if you are an ostomate but you don’t have to be.
- Good writing skills and able to respond to messages in a timely manner via your device or PC.
- Correspond in a supportive and person specific manner with members of the group.
- Empathy with and enthusiasm for helping people.
- Good understanding of our charity and the support we offer.
Can you help out?We’d love to hear from you!
You will need to complete the relevant training for the role. You will be asked to complete an application form, DBS check, video interview and provide 2 satisfactory references.
We exist to make a positive difference for anyone impacted by any kind of stoma or stoma surgery.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Can you help us run our social media accounts?
What you will be doing
- Planning, developing and sharing articles, news and stories from the group's activities and the RSPB.
- Drafting press releases in a casual and inspiring language, for local newspapers and other PR channels.
- Obtaining the correct permissions to share stories, names and photography.
- Communicate regularly with other members of the group, such as the Newsletter Editor, regarding timelines and upcoming updates and activities worth including.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We Are Family is hiring! We have an exciting role within our adopter peer support community to join us as our Chair of Trustees.
We are looking for a new Chair of Trustees with a strong understanding of the challenges facing adoptive parents and who shares our commitment to supporting adopters and prospective adopters throughout their adoption journey. Ideal candidates will have strong governance knowledge, the capacity to think strategically, work collaboratively and lead the Trustees in making significant contributions to our future.
You will join the Board as the organisation heads into its second decade, with established services, partnerships and a growing membership base. Our quality and consistency of service provision is leading to exciting conversations nationally, and we are looking for our new Chair to help steer us through this next stage of growth.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Men Who Talk is a UK registered charity, running twice weekly online peer-to-peer support groups for men aged 18+ across the UK. The groups take place between 7:00pm - 8:30pm every Wednesday evening, and 11:00am - 12:30pm every Saturday morning.
Our groups are supportive spaces for men aged 18+ to come and talk openly about what's on their mind. All groups are free to attend and follow the evidence based model of peer support.
Volunteers are required to be online from 6:45pm to 8:45pm on a Wednesday evening, and from 10:45am - 12:45pm on a Saturday, and are required to facilitate around 1 group per month. Volunteers are asked to commit to an a minimum of 6 months of volunteering in the initial stage.
All groups are facilitated by 2 facilitators, and follow a semi-structured pattern.
We are looking for passionate men with some experience of groups facilitating or working in mental health settings to come join us as facilitators. Experience in using online platforms such as zoom is essential.
A degree in psychology is preferred but not an essential requirement.
Why Join MWT?
Men Who Talk is an exciting, fast growing charity, creating new spaces for men to talk openly about what's on their mind.
We have a diverse team full of talented and passionate individuals who are committed to changing the face of mens mental health across the UK.
As well as the opportunity to join the organisation at an exciting stage of it's development, volunteers also have the opportunity to develop their own skills and have regular chances to feed into the creative and strategic development of the organisation. We also provide enhanced safeguarding adults training, and the opportunity to develop key skills to enhance a career in mental health.
PLEASE NOTE: We are only able to accept applications from individuals who already have the right to live and work in the UK.
Please tell us in a few short paragraphs why you would like to join Men Who Talk.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Pain Concern
Pain Concern is a charity providing information and support to people with pain and those who care for them, whether family, friends or healthcare professionals. Visit our website to find out more about what we do, including our Airing Pain radio programme, Pain Matters magazine, information helpline, community pain education sessions and our research and campaigning work.
All pain is unpleasant, but for the 7.8 million people in the UK living with long-term pain it is a part of everyday life. It diminishes quality of life more than any other condition, leading often to loss of work, depression and disability. Anyone at any age can develop persistent pain and you will very probably know somebody affected. Although there is usually no cure, people who receive the appropriate treatment, information and support can manage their condition effectively with life-changing results
Role Purpose
Pain Concern is looking for volunteers to help moderate the charity’s online community on the Health Unlocked platform. Our forum provides peer support and a learning environment for people living with chronic pain and those who care for them. Forum moderators follow Health Unlocked guidance, creating a great culture and setting the tone for the forum.
As a volunteer moderator you will help to ensure that our online community is maintained as a safe, supportive and fun environment. You will gather information on what issues are important to forum users. You will help to monitor and moderate user-generated content. By joining us you will join a fast-growing and respected service.
Previous experience or training is not necessary. We are looking for a willingness to learn and a commitment to help. Knowledge of chronic pain while useful, is not essential. Due to the nature of the role, successful applicants will be required to undertake a PVG check and complete a 1hr Safeguarding online course.
What you would be doing
· Welcoming new members to the community
· Overseeing posts to the forum
· Ensure that posts conform to the community guidelines
· Signpost members to helpful resources
· Share cases with your supervisor and team members
· Help to gather information and feedback for statistics and report purpose
Is this role right for me?
We are looking for an individual who possesses some, or all of the experiences, skills and qualities listed below:
• Access to a computer, or other device, and internet (if volunteering from your own location)
• An empathetic and non-judgemental manner
• Excellent written communication skills
• Knowledge of chronic pain
• Ability to commit to at least 6 months of volunteering
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Alike is a charity with one simple mission: To end the loneliness and isolation that people impacted by cancer experience. We exist to empower our community to make meaningful connections through seamless digital experiences which help people find their sense of belonging. We were created for people impacted by cancer, by people with cancer.
Driven by our mission and inspired by the start-up mentality, we operate with agility and pace. In 2021, we launched our ground-breaking iOS and Android app as a space exclusively for the cancer community to connect. Now we’re looking to scale nationwide, and we need your help to do it. Alike is the only non-for-profit organisation providing a large scale, tailored peer support platform across all ages and diagnoses, whether someone’s facing a sleepless night or a lonely weekend.
We're looking for 1 legal trustee to join our scaling charity! We are particularly interested in people who have a background or experience in UK law, such as IP law or data protection. Read more about what we are looking for in more detail below. If this doesn't sound exactly like you but you feel you have something to give, we'd still love to hear from you.
Our Trustees:
Our board of trustees is essential to Alike’s mission. Working as a team, they take shared responsibility for maintaining alignment between our vision, strategy and day-to-day operations. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team, driving Alike’s growth, inspiring new approaches, and helping us scale. Their perspective, insights, passion and collective experience is crucial to our mission as we continue combating loneliness and isolation throughout the cancer community.
Your Responsibilities:
Joining our board of trustees is a commitment to Alike’s mission as well as our products. We need our trustees to not just believe in our potential, but to authentically champion it. Our ideal trustee can clearly envision Alike taking a leading role in combating isolation in the cancer community - and in making a lasting, positive change. We’re looking for active, engaged and experienced trustees to join our existing board during this thrilling period of growth and innovation.
Beyond that, you would be required to collaborate on certain statutory duties (listed below), and to provide advice and guidance throughout Alike’s new initiatives. The power of our board lies in a diversity of viewpoints, so your unique combination of specialist knowledge, skills and experiences is key to success in this role.
We would expect you to contribute this set of skills to the board’s shared responsibility: making sound decisions for the charity’s direction. This would include - but by no means be limited to - scrutinising board papers, leading meetings, chairing discussions and taking an active role in board meetings.
Time Commitment:
- Regular board meetings (6 per year, 3 in-person meetings, 3 virtual)
- Additional time for sub-committee work and strategic planning
- Flexible availability for brief ad-hoc advisory calls or meetings
- Attendance at our Annual General Meeting in central London
Skills and Experience:
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of trusteeship
- An understanding of the challenges faced by those living with cancer and the impact of emerging technology in addressing these challenges
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style
- Strategic and critical thinking skills - a problem-solver with a lateral thinking style
- Strong financial literacy
- An understanding of the tenets of employment law and GDPR compliance at scale
We need trustees with a diverse range of skills, experience and knowledge, and would love to hear from people who could bring the following:
- Experience in UK law, ideally in employment law, data protection or intellectual property
If you’re interested in joining Alike on our mission to bring comfort, support and community to the millions of people impacted by cancer across the UK, then we would love to hear from you.
You might not necessarily tick every single box - and that’s okay: if you’ve got the passion and you feel confident that this role is for you, please do get in touch anyway. You may still be the perfect fit.
Please attach a brief cover letter (no more than 500 words) telling us why you think you'd be a great Trustee at Alike and what you can bring to our Board of Trustees.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Will you share your counselling or psychotherapy skills as a counsellor or therapist to join an online counselling service for patients and families affected by a chronic pain condition (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome)?
We're looking for 2 qualified counsellors, psychotherapists or psychologists ideally with some experience of working with chronic pain patients or lived experience of chronic illness, who may want to volunteer their skills supporting our adult service users (aged 18 & over) and help us to continue developing a mental health support service.
As a Volunteer Counsellor/Therapist you’ll be providing remote counselling/therapy support services to adults aged 18 and over many of whom are isolated and in need of mental health services. You’ll be providing one-to-one counselling/therapy sessions online via Zoom or by phone. With your recognised counselling qualifications and experience you will be an asset to our small charity and to our services users.
Depending on your qualifications, skills and experience, our volunteer counsellors / therapists provide person centred counselling (general talking counselling) or integrative counselling, or specialist services such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), ACT, CFT and EMDR for CRPS patients, or their families & close relatives.
People will be referred both by health or legal professionals as well as having patients and carers themselves referring into to the service.
In this role you’ll be able to develop your counselling and therapy skills, organisation, communication and team working skills.
Most importantly you’ll be providing essential services that help make sure no one has to face CRPS alone. Be the hope for CRPS.
What the role involves
This role may vary depending on needs, but is likely to include:
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Undertake a client assessments, followed by person-centred counselling (via Zoom or phone) to our clients, offering up to 20 sessions for each client plus 4 psychometric assessments
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Providing one-to-one counselling sessions to clients aged 18 & over
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Update our database with the client’s basic information and session attendance
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Maintain succinct, relevant session notes and store these confidentially and securely in acccordahce with GDPR
- Attending and participating in peer supervision support
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Attend CPD training to ensure your knowledge stays current
- Participating in volunteer meetings
- Maintaining client confidentiality, upholding data protection and equal opportunities principle
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Attend monthly Supervision and peer support sessions to ensure safe working practices
We can support you to develop the skills you need for this role, including a full induction. You will have a chance to discuss your role and any additional needs with us. We can offer you a supervisor as well as expenses for annual insurance and an external supervisor if required.
What you need for this role
Essential
- Be a member (including student membership) of one of the recognised organisations (see below)
- Level 4 Diploma level qualifications as a minimum (unfortunately no students at this time), Degree or Masters in Counselling, Counselling/Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, Art Therapy, EMDR
- Minimum of 100 hours supervised
- Proof of professional indemnity insurance annually - we may consider paying this as an expense but commitment to the charity is required
- A valid DBS certificate (enhanced version), which is less than three years old and renewed every three years (the charity can provide where necessary)
- Able to keep people’s personal data safe
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Willing and able to provide counselling via Zoom from a private location with a stable WiFi connection
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Able to support a minimum of 3 clients a week, being three hours of your time for counselling sessions plus time for administration. We ideally hope you to offer the charity a minimum commitment of six months.
Desirable
- Knowledge of chronic pain or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Previous experience as a chronic pain or CRPS counsellor or psychologist
- Committed to our values
- Willing to develop skills and experience
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Effective administration skills, planning and organisation skills
- Approachable, presentable, enthusiastic
We also welcome training counsellors and counselling/clinical psychologists who are looking for placements.
Once we’ve assessed your application, you may be invited for interview. If you are successful, we will arrange for you to have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service DBS or Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.
Recognised Organisations You Must Be A Member of:
- British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP)
- British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP)
- EMDR Association UK
- Complimentary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)
- General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR)
- British Society for Clinical Hypnotherapists (BSCH)
- National Council for Hypnotherapists (NCH)
- United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
- The National Hypnotherapy Society (HS)
- National Counselling Society (NCS)
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- The Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy (APHP)
- National Register of Hypnotherapists & Psychotherapists (NRHP)
Making a difference
What impact will the opportunity have?
You will join the charity during a critical and challenging period where referrals are on the rise and your expert knowledge and experience will be invaluable to our success. You will have a key role in not only developing a counselling service for our clients but also ensure we provide counselling services and mental health support to our CRPS patients & their families who are in need of our support and inclusion on a regular basis. With your help we will expand our support and mental health services to ensure our service users receive mental health support that they may not have been offered.
What's in it for you as the volunteer?
You would be a part of our small, friendly, forward-thinking charity team, focused on reaching people affected by this rare, painful and debilitating chronic pain condition and to provide them with psychological support whether they are patients, their partner, relatives, friends or carers. As this service is rapidly expanding, you would have a key role in developing our counselling and psychotherapy programme and to complement our support services that we offer. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a real difference in our clients' life which is already isolated and painful, who may not have received any psychological support.
To drive change for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) & ensure people whose lives have been touched by this condition are not alone.
Drive Meaningful Change in Our Community – Join Our Flock as a Trustee!
Could you be the next Flamingo Chicks Trustee? We’re looking for passionate and committed individuals to join our Board and help bring worlds of wonder to disabled children!
This is your chance to be part of a co-supportive, collaborative group that empowers disabled children through dance whilst championing inclusion, and combating social isolation.
We’re especially interested in candidates with:
✨ Lived experience of disability or long-term health conditions
✨ Theatre, costume, or set design expertise
✨ Finance experience, particularly in charities or small organizations
✨ Property acquisition and management skills
✨ Operational HR experience for small organizations
✨ Social media proficiency
We believe in a two-way opportunity—while you contribute to the charity, you’ll also enhance your own skills, network and strategic thinking.
We’re recruiting multiple trustees, so we don’t expect to find one superhuman! You don’t need prior trustee experience; just bring your passion! Trustees are volunteer (unpaid) committee members who guide charities and shape their direction. It’s fulfilling and flexible!
This role fits easily alongside your home life and career, requiring just 20 hours per year, with meetings held online. We provide extensive support, accessible meetings, and a warm, welcoming environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our aims
Popham Kidney Support (PKS) provides children, youths and adults with kidney disease and their families in Wales with a better quality of life by improving their emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing and improve their knowledge through education.
Role summary
Our Charity Champions are passionate individuals who are committed to supporting PKS. You will work alongside the PKS Team to support the charity, raising money in your area, identify new fundraising opportunities and raise awareness of PKS and their Services.
Role description
Charity Champions represent PKS in their local area. There are various ways to do this, and the role is flexible, so you are free to pick and choose which activities appeal to you. Here are some examples of activities Charity Champions do:
- Attending cheque presentation events as a representative of PKS
- Attending community events as a representative of PKS
- Attending organised walking, running, and cycling events to cheer on people taking part for PKS.
- Organising your own fundraising activities e.g. bucket collections, cake sales or raffles
- Supporting PKS fundraising and/or awareness events e.g. bucket collections, festivals ro regional shows etc
- Providing information in your local area about the support PKS provides e.g. putting information leaflets in local GP surgeries, supermarkets or posters on community notice boards
- Holding awareness stands at community events.
- Taking part in or encouraging others to get involved in fundraising events throughout the year
- Supporting social media campaigns by sharing content with your network
- Delivering talks about the work of the charity and the importance of fundraising
- Promoting PKS within your own network and encouraging more people to fundraise for us
Person specification
- We welcome applicants with different skills and experience – however it is essential that you are passionate about PKS and supporting the work that we do to help patients and families face kidney disease. Below are some of the attributes we look for in Popham Community Champions:
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- An ability to recognise and follow up on opportunities in your community and through your own networks
- Flexibility
- Organisational skills
- Positive outlook
- Willing to complete paperwork such as expenses forms and keeping track of what activity you have done
- Ability to travel around your local area (within reason). A clean driver’s licence is advantageous but not essential.
- Good presentation and public speaking skills
- Friendly and approachable
- All Charity Champions must abide by PKS values and agree to our policies and procedures
Time commitment
Time can be as little or as much as you can give. We ask that all Popham Charity Champions complete an induction (either face to face or virtually) and be happy to attend regular meetups with other volunteers in their region if they are available. Once the induction is complete you will receive volunteer clothing, ID badge and pack and we will inform you of all our volunteering opportunities. If you have more time and would like to organise events, collections or find out what is going on in your area, we will provide you with the tools to support you in your efforts.
Benefits
- A chance to meet like-minded individuals and be part of a close support network of volunteers
- Training, resources, and ongoing support
- Regular updates about PKS, their work, services, and fundraising activity
- The satisfaction of knowing you are having a positive impact on the work of PKS and helping families facing kidney disease
- The opportunity to develop new and existing skills, self-confidence, and valuable work experience
- Experience and knowledge of fundraising and events best practice Support available
- A dedicated contact at PKS will take you through every step of the process to becoming a Charity Champion then hold regular catch ups with you and be available to provide any information or other support you may need.
- Initial Charity Champion training with opportunities for further training in specific areas
- Support in developing communication and interpersonal skills
- Support from other Charity Champions through meet ups and a closed Facebook group
- We will provide you with detailed information about kidney disease, The PKS and Peer Support Service
- We will provide you with all the appropriate materials that you will need to undertake your role
How to apply
Complete and return our volunteer application form. You will then receive a call to organise an informal interview.
For further details about becoming a Popham Charity Champion, please contact us.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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Shannon Trust fulfils an unmet need around adult learning, supporting people who’ve fallen through the cracks in formal education.
We know a lot of people have had negative learning experiences in the past, so our programme is designed to be different, with no exams and no classrooms. Our unique, evidence-based Turning Pages reading manuals and Count Me In numeracy manuals are used by thousands of learners in prisons and the community to improve reading skills.
Prison volunteers live near to their local prison so that they can visit about once a month during the working week to nurture the growth of the Shannon Trust in their prison. They help unlock the power of reading by offering advice, guidance, training and support to prison staff and prisoner mentors who help other prisoners to improve their skills 1 to 1.
We are looking for volunteers who are able to give a regular, reliable commitment for ideally two years and able to deliver engaging training to groups of people in prisons. Volunteers do not need to be teachers or qualified traininers, full training will be given. Due to the nature of the role, prison security vetting will be required.
We provide training for the role via e-learning and 4 training sessions which are a mix of live, online and group training
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Children from lower-income families are less likely to achieve academically than their better-off peers. Action Tutoring is a charity that works to level the playing field.
We are looking for volunteers to support pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds in maths or English. As a volunteer, you’ll:
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Work with 1-3 pupils to improve their English and maths, either in-person or online
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Commit to a 10-20 week programme, for just one hour a week
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Support either primary or secondary school-aged pupils
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Use our tutor workbooks to shape your weekly sessions
Good grades improve future prospects, opening the door to a wider range of opportunities. If you enjoy working with children and are passionate about social equality, you can make a tangible difference by volunteering for an hour a week.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Nurse Lifeline
Founded in 2020, Nurse Lifeline is the UK’s first national, free, confidential, and peer-led listening service for all nurses, midwives, students, healthcare support workers, and their friends and families. Our charity was developed collaboratively by frontline nurses driven to support the mental health and emotional well-being of their colleagues. We provide a safe space for our community to offload and decompress with professionals who share their experiences and understand the pressures they face.
We are now seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to join our Trustee Board to support the next phase of our growth. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a young, impactful organisation committed to improving the well-being of those in the nursing and midwifery professions.
Responsibilities of all our Trustees:
- Governance: Ensure that the charity operates within the legal and regulatory framework of the sector and in accordance with its governing document, striving for best practices in governance.
- Strategic Direction: Contribute to determining the overall direction and development of the charity through good governance and clear strategy.
- Financial Oversight: Oversee the effective and efficient administration of the charity, ensuring its financial stability.
- Engagement and Representation: Actively engage with other Trustees and represent the organisation appropriately, bringing your personal experience and perspective to the role.
- Decision-Making: Evaluate performance against agreed goals and targets, participate constructively in meetings, and contribute to collective decision-making processes.
- Conflict of Interest: Declare any conflicts of interest while carrying out your duties.
- Advocacy: Advocate for the charity’s mission through your networks and support its efforts to raise awareness of its services.
- Additional Contributions: Participate in other tasks as they arise, such as attending charity events and supporting organisational initiatives.
Person Specification
Essential Requirements:
- A demonstrable commitment to the vision, purpose, ethos, and values of Nurse Lifeline.
- A commitment to improving the mental and emotional health of our beneficiaries.
- A commitment to equality, inclusion, and diversity – with the ability to treat all people fairly, honestly, and with respect.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – with the ability to listen, influence effectively, and demonstrate clear reasoning.
- Experience of leading teams and building supportive relationships – with a collaborative approach to decision-making.
- Strategic thinking – the ability to operate strategically, be held accountable, and hold others accountable for the benefit of Nurse Lifeline.
- Impartiality and confidentiality – the ability to demonstrate fairness and respect confidences.
- Knowledge of the Voluntary, Community, or Charity Sector.(Desirable)
- Previous experience in a governance role (Essential)
How to Apply
If you are interested in volunteering as a Trustee for Nurse Lifeline, please send an current CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages of A4) explaining why you are interested in the role, any relevant experience, and how you meet the essential criteria outlined above.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.