Project Coordinator Volunteer Roles in Manchester

At Dilston Physic Garden ('Physic' is from physician not psychic!), we believe in the power of medicinal plants to heal. Our mission is to improve the health of the nation through inviting awareness of: medicinal plants to prevent disease, plant medicine to safely and effectively treat a range of common conditions with few side-effects, wellness by being in nature. We are firmly rooted in science but embrace the folklore and magic! of plants. As a cherished part of our community, we strive to make a meaningful impact through our educational programs, whilst increasing innovative fundraising, and sustainable initiatives. Join us and help amplify our message to a wider audience!

Role Overview:
Are you passionate about social media and eager to make a difference? We’re seeking a dynamic Volunteer Social Media Coordinator to champion our online presence and drive our mission forward. You’ll be the creative force behind engaging content that promotes our educational awareness on medicinal plants rooted in science, promotes our programme of tours, workshops and courses, energises our fundraising campaigns, and boosts sales of our products to help us survive and become sustainable.

What You’ll Do:
- Ignite our education efforts: We provide information, you craft compelling posts and campaigns to spotlight our unique science based knowledge, workshops and educational programs, showcasing how our physic garden transforms lives through nature-based learning.
- Boost Our Fundraising Drive: Develop and execute innovative social media campaigns that captivate our audience and inspire them to support our cause.
- Elevate Product Sales: Design vibrant marketing strategies to promote and sell our sustainable products, helping us to thrive and grow.
- Engage and Connect: Foster a vibrant online community by interacting with followers, responding to inquiries, and building meaningful relationships.
- Analyse and Innovate: Track the success of our campaigns with insightful analytics, using data to continually refine and enhance our social media strategies.

Why You Should Apply:
- Make an Impact: Your efforts will directly support our mission to educate and inspire on the power of medicinal plants.
- Flexible and Rewarding: Enjoy the freedom of remote work with flexible hours, while contributing to a cause you’re passionate about.
- Grow with Us: Gain valuable experience in social media management and campaign strategy, with opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Be Part of a Community: Collaborate with our relaxed and friendly dedicated team and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a difference.

What We’re Looking For:
- A friendly, creative and enthusiastic individual with experience or a strong interest in social media management.
- Proficiency with Facebook, Instagram, and other social platforms, and a flair for creating eye-catching content.
- Basic understanding of social media analytics and a knack for turning data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
- A genuine passion for our mission and a desire to contribute to our growth and success.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re excited about using your social media skills to support a meaningful cause, we want to hear from you! Send your CV and a cover letter or video detailing why you’re the perfect fit for this role by the end of September 2024. Let’s work together to make a difference!

About Roots Academy

At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.

Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 1,800 students across the UK.

Role Summary

To bring our vision to life, we are seeking a dedicated individual to join our dynamic marketing team. In this role, you will play a vital role in managing and strengthening our relationships with partner organisations. You will work closely with external partners to ensure they use our branding correctly, effectively market our classes, and maintain open lines of communication.

Key tasks

• Branding Compliance - Collaborate with partner organisations to ensure they correctly represent our brand in all marketing materials, including logos, imagery, and messaging.
• Marketing Support - Provide guidance and resources to partners for marketing our services effectively, including creating marketing collateral, campaigns, and promotional materials.
• Communication Liaison - Serve as the primary point of contact through social media between our organisation and partner organisations, facilitating clear and consistent communication channels.
• Training and Onboarding - Conduct training sessions and onboarding for new partner organisations to familiarise them with our brand guidelines, marketing strategies, and communication protocols.
• Performance Monitoring - Monitor the marketing efforts of partner organisations, track key performance metrics, and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaboration - Coordinate cross-functional efforts with internal teams, such as marketing, design, and external partnerships, to ensure alignment with partnership goals.

What we’re looking for

• Passion for Islamic education and the development of young Muslims.
• Strong understanding of branding, marketing, and communication principles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple partnerships simultaneously.
• Proficiency in project management and organisational skills.
• Analytical mindset for assessing partnership performance.
• Data Analysis Tools - Skills in data analysis tools like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for evaluating partnership performance and providing insights.
• Communication Tools - Proficiency in communication and collaboration tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom for maintaining open lines of communication with partners.
• Content Collaboration Tools - Knowledge of platforms like Google Workspace for collaborating on content creation and sharing documents with partners.

What we have to offer

• Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
• Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
• Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
• Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.

Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.

Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.

 Role Description:

We are seeking volunteers anywhere in the UK to help out with Study Group sessions for young Refugees or young people seeking asylum. We have continued to keep study group online as it enables community members from across and outside of London to get help and support with homework.

The Study Group sessions are delivered weekly on Zoom, every Tuesday from 5.30-6.30 pm. 

Volunteer tasks and responsibilities:

The role of a Study Group volunteer can include:  

• Providing learners with homework support; preferably 1:1 in Zoom breakout rooms (may be extended to 1 volunteer to 2 young people in busy sessions). 

• Promoting other online learning. ie. Reading an extract of an e-book together/ playing games to learn English/ completing a quiz on a topic of interest. 
• Providing social and emotional support to young people. Many of the young people that attend will be quite isolated at this time and will therefore benefit from the social element of Study Group. 
• Supporting young people with a range of technical issues relating to their laptop/phone/ zoom. 
• Staying for debrief after each session to feedback on what you covered with the Young Person in your breakout room. This offers a space to learn and share resources/ ideas for future weeks with other volunteers. 

Benefits of volunteering with CARAS:

Study Group Volunteers will have the opportunity to:  

• Attend CARAS induction training which covers Safeguarding 
• The opportunity to further professional development through attending other free training opportunities CARAS distribute regularly 
• A safe and supportive space to improve your mentoring/teaching skills 

• Gain first-hand experience of some of the issues young Refugee and Asylum Seeking people face and contribute to making London a better place for them to be 
• Receive support and feedback on teaching from the Project Coordinator through supervision meetings  
• Obtain a work reference after three months of weekly (or six months of fortnightly) volunteering.  
• Be part of the wider CARAS team and join in other activities with volunteers.  

All training and Study Group sessions are delivered online, so you won’t need to travel to the CARAS office in London. No prior experience of online teaching is required, but you will need a laptop or desktop PC with a good microphone and internet connection. You will be required to share your screen on your laptop but all basic Zoom functions can be taught upon induction. 

About the organisation:

CARAS is a registered charity working with people in south London and beyond who have an asylum or refugee background. Our values are: 

• Kindness. CARAS will nurture all who are part of our community, helping everyone to develop their skills, talents and interests.   
• Justice. CARAS will strive for social justice following a rights-based approach in all of our work and challenging instances when rights are not upheld in wider society.   
• Empowerment. CARAS works alongside people, recognising and respecting their skills and strengths and striving together for better outcomes.   
• ‘With’ not ‘for’. CARAS will put the voices, opinions, experiences and needs of its beneficiaries at the heart of all that we do.   

Requirements: 

Essential 

• To be 18 years or older; 
• To be non-judgemental and able to engage with people from diverse cultural backgrounds; 
• To be reliable and punctual; 
• Excellent communication skills, especially with people with varying levels of English; 
• Currently resident in the UK; 
• Able to provide five years’ worth of addresses, and willing to undergo a DBS check; 
• Able to attend compulsory volunteer induction training (online) general and safeguarding prior to the start of role 
• To be able to attend at least 2 sessions every month 
• To have a quiet confidential space from which to participate and to provide your own device and microphone with access to zoom 

Desirable 

• Knowledge of community languages, such as (including Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish, Somali and Spanish).

National Organiser - National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA)

Are you passionate about community empowerment and protecting the rights of waterway residents? Join the National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA) in our mission to encourage boat dwellers of the UK to organise themselves and strengthen the sense of solidarity.

About Us:

The National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA) is a volunteer organisation dedicated to upholding and defending the rights of itinerant boat dwellers on Britain's inland and coastal waterways. We exist because boat dwellers in the UK face significant challenges:

- Increasing restrictions on mooring and movement

- Limited access to essential services like healthcare and education

- Misinterpretation and inconsistent application of waterways laws

- Pressure on traditional ways of life on the water

Our efforts have become increasingly crucial as pressures on boat dwellers grow and navigation authorities tighten their enforcement. By helping the NBTA, you'll be at the forefront of protecting this unique community and preserving an important part of Britain's cultural heritage. 

The Opportunity:

We're seeking a dynamic National Organiser to support our newly established Kennet and Avon canal NBTA branch and expand in other areas outside London. This role offers a unique chance to strengthen grassroots activism and foster a sense of community among boat dwellers across the UK.

Key Responsibilities within the time you have:

- Provide crucial organisational and administrative support to the newly set up Kennet and Avon canal NBTA branch

- Develop and implement strategies to encourage NBTA members outside London to form local action groups

- Empower and support NBTA activists in organising their own initiatives and events

- Collaborate with existing team members to enhance our national presence and effectiveness

- Coordinate and facilitate communication between local groups and the wider community

The Ideal Candidate:

- Passionate about social justice and community organising

- Excellent organisational and administrative skills

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others

- Understanding of democratic organisational systems

- Capable of working both independently and as part of a team

- Experience in grassroots activism or community organising (preferred)

- Familiarity with the challenges faced by boat dwellers, particularly on the Kennet and Avon canal (advantageous)

What We Offer:

- An opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of boat dwellers across the UK

- Flexible working arrangements (12 hours per month)

- Competitive compensation (£15 per hour)

- A supportive and collaborative team environment

- The chance to develop your skills in community organizing, advocacy, and project management

Contract Details:

- Self-employed basis

- 12 hours per month

- Initial 12-month contract with potential for extension

Join us in our mission to protect the rights and improve the lives of boat dwellers throughout the UK, with a special focus on the Kennet and Avon canal. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, please email us to express your interest by tell us why you suited for the job. The deadline for applications is: end of the day on Thursday 29th September

Together, we can create a stronger, more united community of bargee travellers across the nation!

Help bridge the employment gap by offering crucial CV support and facilitating job interview preparation. As an Employment Support Programme Manager at Barawak, you'll inspire and empower our community with the tools needed for sustainable employment success.

Introduction to the Employment Support Programme at Barawak

The Employment Support Programme at Barawak is an instrumental part of our strategic initiative to enhance the economic well-being of the Afro-Hebrew community through increased employability. Our focused strategy is to improve job readiness and access to employment opportunities by providing practical support such as CV clinics, interview coaching, and subsidies for travel to interviews and courses. This programme is designed to create real change, with the aim to see a measurable increase in employment rates within our community. By creating and leveraging partnerships with local businesses and organisations, we not only open doors for immediate job placements but also lay the groundwork for sustained economic growth. Through this service line, we strive to fulfill our mission of economic empowerment, making tangible progress towards our vision of a prosperous and self-sustaining community.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan and execute the Employment Support strategy and service line:

• CV Assistance and subsidising travel: Organise and oversee quarterly CV clinics and provide discretionary support for travel costs associated with interviews and courses, enhancing job readiness among community members.

• Discretionary interview support: provide access to high quality discretionary interview practice and advice.

• Job opportunity signposting: Develop and maintain partnerships with businesses and organizations to highlight job opportunities for the community. Act as a liaison for discretionary referrals to these job opportunities, ensuring a fit between community members’ skills and available positions.

2. Measure performance: Keep accurate count of the number of individuals assisted with CVs, job applications and interview preparation; the number vacancies shared with the community and any successful placement rates of those assisted. Provide this data to the Governance Team and Trustees on request.

3. Collaboration with Verticals Teams: 

• Partnership Development & Collaboration Team: Coordinate with this team to identify and establishalliances and partnerships with local, regional and global organisations, businesses, councils, and thegovernment to acquire Employment Supportresources, speakers or information.

• Fundraising & Financial Management Team: Collaborate with this team to conduct fundraising activities and financial planning for the Employment Support service line. Identify diverse revenue streams, such as grants, donations, corporate sponsorships, fundraising events for the Employment Supportservice.

• Volunteer Engagement Team: Work with this team to recruit, train and manage volunteers to support the Employment Support service delivery.

• Marketing Outreach & Advocacy: work with this team to enhance visibility of the Employment Supportservice across social media, press, and community events. 

4. Governance Team Interaction: Provide regular updates and reports to the Governance, Secretariat & Performance Reporting team. Ensure programmealignment with Barawak policies, procedures, strategyand objectives. Collaborate on monitoring and evaluation efforts to assess Employment Support service impact and effectiveness.

Person Specification:

• Skills: Strong organisational and leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and adept at working in a collaborative environment. Eagar to learn new skills.

• Attributes: Deep understanding of the challenges faced by the Afro-Hebrew community in the UK. Commitment to Barawak's values of helping out, sticking together, and staying strong. Ability to work flexibly and respond to evolving community needs.

• Commitment: Passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families dealing with poverty. Innovative thinker with a focus on creating sustainable, long-term solutions.

Important: This advert is for a voluntary role, which is unpaid and not subject to reimbursement of expenses. Any agreement with the successful candidate is not intended to be a legally binding contract between us and may be cancelled at any time at the discretion of either party. By applying for the role, candidates agree that neither of us intend any employment relationship to be created either now or at any time in the future.

To apply, submit a CV by 1 May 2024, clearly stating the role you are applying for.

About Interventions Alliance 

Interventions Alliance is the Justice and Social Care division of Seetec, delivering tailored support to Participants across a range of contracts including CFO Activity Hubs, Accommodation and Personal Wellbeing. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to build a better future, regardless of their past choices or the challenges they face.

We give equal importance to delivering services focused on prevention as those aiding rehabilitation, providing our Participants with the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Ultimately, our aim is to equip individuals with the necessary skills needed to desist from offending and successfully reintegrate into their local communities.

Role Description

Our Resettlement Support Volunteers play a key role by supporting staff to deliver positive impact through projects that address a range of needs of the participants we work with (predominantly men over the age of 18 years). Our Volunteers help minimise a person’s risk of reoffending and support them on their journey of creating healthier relationships by assisting them to access vital services and engage with their local community, equipping them with the skills they need to succeed and create an overall positive lifestyle change. 

Volunteers act as positive role models who inspire, empower and guide participants to achieve actions agreed on the initial action plan. They offer personalised support to help improve participants’ lives, equipping those they are supporting with the skills they need to succeed and to prevent individuals from becoming trapped in a cycle of criminality.

This is a rewarding role, with many positive outcomes for the participants you will be matched with. In return for your volunteering efforts we offer extensive training, paid expenses, and high level of support and supervision from a Volunteer Coordinator. 

We ask for a minimum of 6 months commitment following completion of vetting and training and a minimum of 1 hour volunteering per week during office hours. Our volunteers must understand the need for reliability, that they value punctuality and have good communication skills. Due to the nature of the role, some volunteering may take place during evenings and weekends. The post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

To apply please visit our website Volunteering | Interventions Alliance and register with My Impact to complete your application in the relevant region.

As part of a Volunteer Mentors role, your key responsibilities will be to: 

• Spend time with the participant assisting in agreed activities, for example: 
  - Providing practical and emotional support 
  - Encourage engagement with appointments 
  - Support filling in forms 
  - Helping Participants access resources to enable them to achieve their goals
• Assist with public protection by reporting any issues related to the participant behaviour
• Engage in regular supervision sessions with the volunteer coordinator
• Complete feedback notes after each support session within 48 hours
• Safeguarding to be reported immediately
• Actively promote Interventions Alliance values within the work conducted with Participants
• Lone working – use the lone working system to adhere to safety procedures
• Work in a non-discriminatory manner and promote diversity & equality 
• Maintaining professional boundaries
• Attend team meetings and participate in ongoing training activities
• Encourage Participants compliance with probation appointments and licence conditions

Person Specification

In order to provide a high-quality support service, we are looking for individuals that have the following essential skills and abilities:

• Ability to listen effectively and communicate with others
• Ability to keep commitments and/or appointments
• Ability to use own initiative to identify and access relevant resources
• Share information appropriately within boundaries of confidentiality
• Capacity to understand and work within necessary guidance to ensure both yourself and the participant understand your professional relationship.
• Ability to demonstrate positive behaviour providing a good role model to Participants through pro-social modelling
• Be non-judgmental, open minded and self-aware
• Knowledge of basic IT skills
• Ability to encourage and allow people to make their own choices and decisions

Other essential attributes include:

• Ability to listen effectively and communicate with others
• Ability to keep commitments and/or appointments
• Ability to use own initiative to identify and access relevant resources
• Share information appropriately within boundaries of confidentiality
• Capacity to understand and work within necessary guidance to ensure both yourself and the participant understand your professional relationship.
• Ability to demonstrate positive behaviour providing a good role model to participants through pro-social modelling.
• Be non-judgmental, open minded and self-aware
• Knowledge of basic IT skills
• Ability to encourage and allow people to make their own choices and decisions

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.

It Gets Better UK envisions a world where all LGBTQ+ youth are free to live equally and know their worthiness and power as individuals. We strive to tell the stories of LGBTQ+ people and to provide positive and reassuring messages to LGBTQ+ youth.

Founded in 2010 in America, the It Gets Better Project has since grown into a global movement, with affiliated charities in 20 different countries. We launched in the UK in October 2018 and have grown significantly since then. Our rapidly expanding organisation now includes a newly appointed staff team consisting of a CEO and a Volunteer Coordinator, alongside a dedicated team of volunteers across the UK.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking dynamic and committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees. We are particularly looking for expertise in the following key areas:

Key areas of expertise and desired backgrounds

• Corporate Partnerships and Strategic Fundraising:
  • Experience in securing and managing corporate partnerships, preferably within the charity sector. Knowledge of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and strategic fundraising initiatives that drive financial support and long-term relationships.
     
• Charity Law:
  • Extensive knowledge of UK charity law, with experience in providing legal advice on governance, compliance, contracts, and safeguarding within a charitable context.
     
• Small Charity Growth and Development:
  • Proven track record in leading or advising small charities through periods of growth. Expertise in strategic planning, resource management, volunteer engagement, and scaling operations sustainably.
     
• Community Engagement and Advocacy:
  • Deep understanding of the LGBTQ+ community, with experience in community organising, advocacy, or public engagement. Ability to build strong relationships with community stakeholders and effectively represent the charity’s mission.

Roles and responsibilities

As a trustee, you will play a critical role in guiding our strategic direction, ensuring good governance, and supporting the delivering of our mission. Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Oversight: Collaborate with fellow trustees and staff to develop and implement strategies that align with the charity’s goals and ensure its sustainable growth.
• Advisory Role: Provide expert advice in your area of expertise, whether that be corporate partnerships, legal matters, charity growth, or community engagement.
• Support and Advocacy: Act as an ambassador for the charity, promoting our work and engaging with key stakeholders to advance our mission.
• Operational Input: While our board is transitioning from an operational to a more strategic focus, trustees will still be expected to take on functional roles as needed, especially in areas where the charity requires additional support

Qualifications and skills

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ youth and can bring the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated commitment to advancing equality and inclusivity within the LGBTQ+ community.
• Relevant professional experience in one or more of the key areas listed above.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to contribute to high-level decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Willingness to dedicate time and expertise to the charity’s success.

Time commitment

• The Board meets at least four times a year.
• It is expected the trustees spent at least two hours a week on their duties.
• As we continue to transition our board to a more strategic focus, trustees may be asked to support operational tasks on an as-needed basis.