Recruitment Support Volunteer Volunteer Roles in Belfast

Become a GamCare Online Peer Supporter

Make a difference by using your own experiences

For over 25 years, GamCare has been there for people experiencing gambling harms, whether that be people who gamble themselves or someone impacted by someone else’s gambling. We offer support over the phone, face-to-face or online and our treatment is free, flexible and confidential.   

We are currently recruiting for Online Peer Supporters, to provide one-to-one and group support to both individuals who gamble and those affected by someone else’s gambling. Using their own experiences of gambling-related harms, volunteers will support others digitally as part of our Online Support Services and will include email support as well as facilitating our Forum and Chatrooms.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided to enable you to use your lived experience to work with our team as an Online Peer Supporter, providing support to all of those affected by gambling.

We believe that peer support is essential in the recovery journey. It provides: 

• Shared understanding 
• Reduces stigma 
• A non-judgemental environment 
• Practical insights and tools 
• Continued motivation and hope

Our online platforms are designed to provide social connection to those who could be isolated or feel they have no one else to talk to. People accessing our services have identified that receiving support from someone who has had similar experiences can really benefit them when overcoming the challenges they may face on their recovery journey. It also provides a sense of community and belonging and contributes to the long-term support of those accessing these services.

More about becoming an Online Peer Supporter:

Training

A comprehensive training programme will be delivered by our Lived Experience Volunteering team to provide you with the skills and confidence to use your experiences to support others while protecting your own recovery. Training includes: 

• Safeguarding 
• Motivational interviewing  
• Facilitation skills

Role Responsibilities

Online Peer Supporters will: 

• Navigate and guide contacts through existing services at GamCare and the National Gambling Support Network.
• Use motivational interviewing skills while drawing from their own lived experience to provide a supportive, non-judgemental space for those affected by gambling harms.
• Facilitate discussions via our online support services, including:

- Email – you will be paired with an individual for regular email correspondence (up to 3 emails per week for 6 months) 
- Chatrooms – you will facilitate group discussions and supporting conversation between people at various stages of recovery 
- Forum – you will initiate discussions, respond to posts, and provide encouragement, signposting and support to forum users

• Help individuals set aims and goals to move to a more positive, sustained recovery whilst also providing resources to support people with these plans.
• Recognise the purpose and remit of our service and signposting to other internal and external support where appropriate. 

What can I expect from GamCare?

In return, GamCare will:

• Provide a full, comprehensive induction and training programme 
• Give you access to a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator 
• Offer and arrange 1:1 and group supervision  
• Fully support your own wellbeing and recovery journey 
• Give ongoing training and development opportunities 
• Provide access to some internal job opportunities within our services team  
• Provide a reference after 3 months of regular volunteering

Role Requirements

For any of our volunteering roles we ask that you have lived experience of gambling-related harms. This includes being affected by someone else’s gambling (friend or family member).

We ask that you’ve been in positive, sustained recovery for at least one year before volunteering with us.

This role is completely remote, so you’ll need access to a reliable internet connection, a computer and a confidential space.

For full role requirements, please see the Role Profile

Please note that this role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please do not let that deter you from applying as all applications will be considered.

Availability & Commitment

We ask that you have availability at a regular time for around 1-2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months. 

Before volunteering with us, you will need to complete a mixture of self-directed online training and live online group training sessions delivered by our Volunteer Coordinators over a period of approximately 4 weeks.

Full details of the induction, including the next available dates will be sent to you by a member of the team within one week of receiving your application.

How to Apply

If you’d like to find out more or apply to volunteer with us, please email us for the application form. 

Alternatively, if you would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format (for example, video recording or voice note), please email us.

Once we receive your application, a member of the team will get in touch with you to explain the next steps. If you have any questions, please email us on the address above.

The data collected in your application will be stored securely by GamCare, please see our full Privacy Statement.

Please note recruitment for this role is ongoing and applications will be reviewed regularly with training provided at various points throughout the year. Completed applications will therefore be stored for up to 4 months, and the team may contact you regarding your application at any point during this time. 

About Dreams Come True

Dreams Come True is a national Children's Charity who exists to create moments of magic for children who have it tough.  We are passionate about delivering dreams that have a lasting impact on those who might not even consider having a dream come true.  The children we support are living in the highest areas of deprivation in the country, and are living with a disability, a serious illness, or a life-limiting condition.  These children need our attention.

Who we support

To ensure we reach the children who deserve our attention the most, we work with children who are living in the highest areas of deprivation in the country, and are living with a disability, serious illness, or life-limiting conditions.

What is a Dream?

Our dreams create moments of magic with lasting impact and are personal to each child we work with.   Our team of dream makers, work closely with children and families to deliver a unique experience, that will provide moments of magic and have a lasting impact long after the dream has come true.  The types of dreams we offer are:  

• Home Makeovers: Bedrooms redesigned by our team of dream makers, inspired by each dream child, or garden play equipment to enhance a child's environment
• Getaways: UK holidays and cherished experience days built to inspire a lifetime of memories
• Small change, Big impact Programme: This programme aims to improve the daily lives of isolated children through access to vital equipment and technology.

Our Makeovers, Experience Days and Small change, Big impact Programme can all be delivered on an individual basis or as part of a Community Dream.

Why is this role important?

Dream stories are an important part of how we open a dialogue with our audience and keep them engaged with the work that we do. We gather feedback and generate Dream Stories to fundraise, engage donors, provide feedback to funders and referrers, and record the dreams we deliver to mark our history as a charity and improve.

The Role

As Family Feedback and Dream Story volunteer you will speak to families over the phone to gather information about:

• The Dream child, who they are, their personality and interests.
• The child’s medical condition and how that impacts them.
• What the dream was, where the idea came from and why it was important to them.
• Highlights from the dream and how it went.
• The impact of the dream since it came true.  

As well as any other information you feel is relevant and would make for a compelling story, that the family are happy for us to use.

You will then use this information to create a Dream Story that will be written in line with DCT guidelines and used across the charity. Dreams Come True are required to keep accurate records of the full conversation with the family, so we will also ask the volunteer to provide the notes of the call.

You may be required to talk to the Dream Family and/or Dream Child about how they can support the charity if they so wish to, but we never ask families to make donations. You may need to signpost them to someone else within the charity.

Suitable for:

• Those with experience of creative writing; either through work, education, or volunteering
• Those who are excellent communicators both written and verbal (especially over the phone) 
• Those wanting to help fulfil the dreams of children and young people who have it tough, living with serious and life-limiting conditions and disabilities in areas of high deprivation.
• Those wanting to work closely with our dream families
• Those able to organise their own time and keep accurate records.
• Those who are aware of active listening skills and can use them confidently
• Those who can write clearly, accurately and succinctly.
• Those motivated and excited to work within a small charity
• Those who can respond well in sensitive situations

 Location of Volunteering

• This volunteer role can be done from home

Are travel expenses reimbursed?

• If you need to travel for this volunteer role it will be reimbursed, but it is unlikely as this is a remote working role.

 Time Commitment

• We would like each volunteer to be able to call two families and write up two dream stories a week. Time commitment and working hours are flexible.

Training & Benefits

Volunteers will:

• Be given a full induction and training 
• Receive access to a suite of accredited online training courses including equality and diversity, safeguarding and GDPR
• Gain experience working with fundraisers, volunteers and charity professionals
• Have the opportunity to improve their written and verbal communication skills.
• Have the opportunity to work with our Dream Families and/or Dream Children directly
• Make a positive difference to the lives of children with serious conditions and disabilities. 

 Is a DBS Check required?

• DBS is required as you will be speaking with Dream families and or Dream Children over the phone

Personal Requirements

• Willingness to work flexibly within a team
• The ability to self-motivate and manage your own time
• Able to contribute ideas, be creative and use innovative skills.
• Show commitment to creating dream stories in full
• Enthusiasm
• Good communication
• Organisational skills.

 If you would like to apply for this role, please fill out an application form.

Become a GamCare Online Peer Supporter

Make a difference by using your own experiences

For over 25 years, GamCare has been there for people experiencing gambling harms, whether that be people who gamble themselves or someone impacted by someone else’s gambling. We offer support over the phone, face-to-face or online and our treatment is free, flexible and confidential.

We are currently recruiting for Online Peer Supporters, to provide one-to-one and group support to both individuals who gamble and those affected by someone else’s gambling. Using their own experiences of gambling-related harms, volunteers will support others digitally as part of our Online Support Services and will include email support as well as facilitating our Forum and Chatrooms.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided to enable you to use your lived experience to work with our team as an Online Peer Supporter, providing support to all of those affected by gambling.

We believe that peer support is essential in the recovery journey. It provides:

• Shared understanding
• Reduces stigma
• A non-judgemental environment
• Practical insights and tools
• Continued motivation and hope

Our online platforms are designed to provide social connection to those who could be isolated or feel they have no one else to talk to. People accessing our services have identified that receiving support from someone who has had similar experiences can really benefit them when overcoming the challenges they may face on their recovery journey. It also provides a sense of community and belonging and contributes to the long-term support of those accessing these services.

Training

A comprehensive training programme will be delivered by our Lived Experience Volunteering team to provide you with the skills and confidence to use your experiences to support others while protecting your own recovery. Training includes:

• Safeguarding
• Motivational interviewing
• Facilitation skills

Role Responsibilities

Online Peer Supporters will:

• Navigate and guide contacts through existing services at GamCare and the National Gambling Support Network.
• Use motivational interviewing skills while drawing from their own lived experience to provide a supportive, non-judgemental space for those affected by gambling harms.
• Facilitate discussions via our online support services, including:

Email – you will be paired with an individual for regular email correspondence (up to 3 emails per week for 6 months)
Chatrooms – you will facilitate group discussions and supporting conversation between people at various stages of recovery
Forum – you will initiate discussions, respond to posts, and provide encouragement, signposting and support to forum users

• Help individuals set aims and goals to move to a more positive, sustained recovery whilst also providing resources to support people with these plans.
• Recognise the purpose and remit of our service and signposting to other internal and external support where appropriate.

What can I expect from GamCare?

In return, GamCare will:

• Provide a full, comprehensive induction and training programme
• Give you access to a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator
• Offer and arrange 1:1 and group supervision
• Fully support your own wellbeing and recovery journey
• Give ongoing training and development opportunities
• Provide access to some internal job opportunities within our services team
• Provide a reference after 3 months of regular volunteering

Role Requirements

For any of our volunteering roles we ask that you have lived experience of gambling-related harms. This includes being affected by someone else’s gambling (friend or family member).

We ask that you’ve been in positive, sustained recovery for at least one year before volunteering with us.

This role is completely remote, so you’ll need access to a reliable internet connection, a computer and a confidential space.

For full role requirements, please see the Role Profile on our website.

Please note that this role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please do not let that deter you from applying as all applications will be considered.

Availability & Commitment

We ask that you have availability at a regular time for around 1-2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months.

Before volunteering with us, you will need to complete a mixture of self-directed online training and live online group training sessions delivered by our Volunteer Coordinators over a period of approximately 4 weeks.

Full details of the induction, including the next available dates will be sent to you by a member of the team within one week of receiving your application.

You will be accountable for our IT systems and will provide support to our volunteers when it comes to IT and digital technology.  

Students4Students is a member led educational charity that has been operating for seven years.

As with any modern organisation, our success is tied to our ability to make efficient use of IT and digital technologies. IT underpins our recruitment processes, how we monitor and evaluate our services, and how we keep track of our finances.

We  therefore spend a large amount of volunteer time on IT issues and digital support for our primarily student volunteers. Our volunteers are spread across the country and so having a strong online system and an effective way to solve any IT queries is essential. 

We are looking for somebody to help us with our IT and online running of the organisation. Particularly we are looking for somebody who can effectively solve any digital issues, as well as helping us to develop our use of IT to make our volunteering as effective, stream-lined and secure as it can be.

Responsibilities and duties 

The post-holder will be responsible for: 

• Responding to volunteer queries and problems around their Microsoft accounts and use of other online accounts and systems 

• Overseeing our internal IT and aiding in developing how we can use IT and digital technologies  in the most effective way 

Key requirements 

i. Experience with IT system administration and navigating IT  

ii. A very strong understanding of how to administer Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and other essential Microsoft 365 applications. 

iii. Excellent communication skills 

Optional requirements 

i. Experience working in a non-profit setting 

ii. Experience working in an educational setting 

iii. An understanding of how to effectively structure a cloud based data warehouse 

We are looking for people to help us recruit and manage our large number of volunteers. There’s lots going on here, with many areas to add your ideas and support, so we can continue to deliver a great volunteer experience. 

Description

Numberfit is a social enterprise that works to make Maths learning fun and engaging for children across all age groups. We are looking to grow our reach, and with this our team.

We have a large number of volunteers that help us with everything from Operations, Resource checking to Software development. We are looking for volunteers that can help us at all stages of the volunteer journey from recruitment to onboarding to their journey with us as active volunteers, so we can improve the relationships with and retention rate of our volunteers, to develop a mutually beneficial experience. 

Some of the tasks we are looking for Volunteer Management volunteers to help us with are:

• Feeding into our volunteer policies and procedures

• Sharing best practices of volunteer retention and recognition and legislation

• Volunteer recruitment

• Scheduling volunteer onboarding sessions

• Volunteer file admin

• Allocating work

• Tracking and reporting volunteers’ progress

You will be working with our key management team as well as a small group of volunteer management volunteers, who each work on specific areas.

What are we looking for? 

We are looking for a volunteer who has experience in: 

• Working with volunteers (desirable)

• Communicating effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience

• Recruitment (desirable)

• Project management (desirable)

• Administration

The volunteer should also have/be:

• Ability to quickly understand the needs of our team and volunteers

• Can ask key questions to enable us to clarify requirements

• Understands the resource constraints of a small organisation and is able to work with these

• Able to share their experiences and opinions

What difference will you make? 

Your input will shape how we engage with our volunteers, and the quality of their experience with us. Our volunteers help us in everything we do, central to our aim of continuing to raise the profile of Maths, enjoyable learning and children's wellbeing,

What’s in it for you?

You will gain direct experience of working with volunteers through onboarding, recruitment, and management, as well as helping us develop our best practises and processes. You will become part of our small, friendly team and have the opportunity to use your time to make a real difference to the organisation’s ability to provide and deliver enjoyable maths sessions and materials for children across all age groups.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification / training/ experience

• Own computer or secure access to one

• At least 3 hours a week + for a minimum period of 3 months 

It is an exciting time to be involved in Scouting, as we develop and progress our Skills for Life strategy, in order to prepare better futures and deliver skills for life to young people who want to access Scouting. 

The County Lead Volunteer (County Commissioner) role is an important UK Headquarters appointment within the England Team, responsible for providing inspirational and effective leadership for one of the 60 English Counties.  As County Lead Volunteer (County Commissioner) you will take the lead for implementing our 2018-25 strategy with your team of 18 District Commissioners and ensuring they feel motivated and supported to lead the Scout Groups in their Districts to success.

As a County Lead Volunteer you will be able to really develop and hone your leadership skills by managing teams of remote volunteers across the breadth of Hertfordshire. Leading and managing volunteers provides so much more opportunity and experiences than with employees, what you can gain by doing this really well can be a great asset for your professional life as well as in Scouts. The issues and challenges that you find ways to tackle will stretch you as an individual and as a leader and you’ll find yourself discovering new things that you are capable of achieving.

If you get a kick out of seeing things happen, achieving success and making a positive impact to a wide audience then the County Lead Volunteer role definitely provides all of that. In this role you will get to see the difference that Scouts makes to so many young people’s lives across a large area, helping them developing skills for life, fostering friendships and providing so many incredible and unforgettable experiences.

Doorstep Library Online Reading Volunteers visit the same families online via Zoom every week to share their love of reading with the children they visit.

Our volunteers don’t just read stories though; they do silly voices, handpick the e-books, and give special recommendations for each child.

Through our long-term approach, our volunteers build trusting relationships with families, helping to connect them with the community and signposting to additional sources of local support. We are there to support children and families who need us most.

Our online projects run on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. We have a weekly volunteer opportunity or a stand-in opportunity. Stand-ins fill in for when regular volunteers aren't available and volunteer every 3 weeks.

Time Commitment: Weekly or every 3 weeks if you are a Stand-in volunteer

Hours per week: 2 hours

Doorstep Library is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and all those it comes into contact with. All volunteers undergo rigorous safer recruitment processes including specified interview questions, a DBS check, and the collection of written and/or verbal references.  Safeguarding training is a mandatory part of the induction process for all volunteers, and they are expected to always adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures.  

Skills / experience needed

Be able to make a regular weekly commitment if you are a regular volunteer or every 3 weeks if you are a Stand-in volunteer, during school term time of at least 9 months

Enjoy spending time with children and believe in education for all

Have comfortable fluency in English

Be non-judgmental and respectful of a variety of lifestyles and children's learning

Have excellent communication skills - be able to listen to families and communicate efficiently with Team Leaders (including via text/emails/calls with Doorstep Library staff)

Be confident in using technology – for connecting with families via Zoom and completing records

Be organised - be able to multi-task in a multi-faceted role comprising of much more than solely reading to children

Be reliable - always attending a pre-agreed session and giving plenty of notice in advance of absences

Be friendly - to build good relationships with families, your volunteer partner and the rest of the team

Be confident - to lead the session or mentor a new volunteer

Be patient, persistent and flexible - tailoring your approach to each family's needs.

We are seeking a volunteer coordinator, who is passionate about volunteering and can help us to develop and grown our volunteer program. We are looking for someone who will bring experience and passion, and who understands the huge benefit that volunteers can bring to an organisation. 

Main dutes include but are not limited to:

• To lead on volunteer recruitment 
• To support and retain current volunteers
• To instigate new volunteering opportunities
• To train and support volunteers

This is a remote volunteering role that needs some flexibility as potential vcolunteer interviews may need to be conducted outside normal working hours. 

We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of borderline personality disorder and mental health. 

Where (Location):

To provide 1:1 Befriending to an allocated person within Gravesham, Dartford and Swanley

Time commitment:

2-3 hours per week /fortnight

Role:

To befriend an adult with dementia or their carer, to improve their self-confidence, emotional health and wellbeing, reducing their social isolation and promote their independence.

Responsibilities:

• To visit a person with whom you have been matched, building a relationship of friendship and trust
• To give the person some company and companionship in their own home
• To complete a visit sheet after each visit and to participate in regular supervision with the Befriending Coordinator
• To liaise, at times, with organisation name staff or other agencies as appropriate
• To uphold organisation name core principles, vision, culture and values and abide by the policies and procedures as per the volunteer handbook
• If a person needs more support the volunteer should report this to the Volunteer Coordinator (when needs change)

Qualities and Skills required

• To be reliable and have a genuine interest in the desire to make a difference in the lives of people with dementia
• Good communication skills
• Patience and a warm and friendly attitude
• The ability to speak another language is welcomed 

Training and support

• You will be required to attend the Befriending Induction training and participate in further training and/or networking events which may be offered.
• Ongoing support and supervision will be given by the Befriending coordinator either in person or via skype/telephone.
• Regular reviews will take place and an opportunity given for peer support through networking events with other Befrienders
• Regular newsletters, updates and news from the Befriending Service will be sent to you by email
• Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses such as mileage or public transport costs.

Any other Requirements

Due to the vulnerable nature of the people we support we will require two references and also DBS checks.  Further details will be discussed with you at recruitment.

Operations Officer Volunteer

Role Profile

Hours: 10-16/week

Duration: 6 months

Location: Remote Working (must be based within the GMT to GMT+3 timezones)

Benefits: Being part of a wonderful team and helping amazing grassroots organisations find volunteers. Direct insight into how an charity operates. Mentoring support & training related to the role and your development interests. Flexible working hours. There is no financial compensation associated with this role. This role can be accounted as an official internship.

To apply, please fill in the application form by December 10th.

Purpose

We are seeking a motivated Operations Officer to join our team as a volunteer. This role is integral to the smooth functioning of our organisation, providing vital support to the Interim CEO and contributing to various aspects of our operations, including administration, HR, reporting, project management, and more. The diversity of this role means every week will look a bit different! This role is vital in order for Indigo to keep our services running and provide support to our partners, volunteers, and ultimately the refugees we serve. You will be working with the Interim CEO and supported by the rest of the Indigo team.

Responsibilities 

Administrative support

• Liaise with the CEO on managing day-to-day operations and engaging external stakeholders.
• Keep record of documents and day-to-day information in line with the organisation's data management efforts
• Support with project management tasks such as keeping and circulating minutes, as well as monitoring & evaluation.

HR & Recruitment 

• Support the recruitment process by posting job listings, screening candidates, coordinating interviews.
• Assist in the account set up and onboarding new team members.
• Identify and organise training opportunities for team members to enhance their skills.

Optional Involvement in Other Areas

• You will have the opportunity to contribute to budgeting, fundraising efforts, research projects, partnership management, and marketing activities based on your skills and interests.
• Collaborate with various teams within the organisation to support ongoing projects and initiatives.

Internal Risk, Compliance and Policy Work

• Support the Board of Trustees in conducting a full internal governance review every 18 months.
• Support in sustaining our GDPR compliance and data protection efforts throughout our work.
• Support the Board of Trustees and Interim CEO in their continuous risk management and compliance efforts.

Skills & Experience 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, proactively and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Proficiency with Google workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc) and familiarity with Salesforce is a plus.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Previous experience in sales, GDPR compliance, and/or reporting is a plus.
• Prior experience or coursework in fundraising, nonprofit management, or related fields is a plus.
• Interest in working remotely, managing your own time and multitasking

At Indigo Volunteers we see our differences as our strength. We are committed to cultivating an equal and fair working environment free from discrimination on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, mental health, religion or age. We believe in promoting a sense of belonging, where our people are heard and valued and diversity of experience and perspective is celebrated.

About Indigo

Indigo Volunteers is a charity that recruits volunteers, supports grassroots organisations, and creates networks along the European refugee route. We believe in the power of ordinary people, and enable them to work together to support refugees and displaced people. We work within a community of remarkable grassroots charities, volunteers, sector experts, and humanitarian organisations that are positively dedicated to supporting communities coping with displacement, inequality, and social injustice. Have a read about us on our website.

OUR VALUES

1. Human-centred. We put relationships, lasting collaborations and human wellbeing at the centre of everything we do.
2. Humility. We acknowledge that we do not have all the answers; we welcome feedback and strive to continuously learn. 
3. Accountability. We follow through on our commitments; we are honest and transparent

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.

in Google Suite applications helpful

- 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)

Parkinson’s changes lives. From the day of diagnosis, people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones need to know we’re by their side.

By 2024 Parkinson’s UK will provide personalised information, services and opportunities, from day one, to many more people affected by the condition. But, we need your help to do this.

If you're looking to meet new people and make a real difference in your local community, this role is for you. Leading the support group in Reigate, you'll help people affected by Parkinson's to draw on invaluable support from their peers.

You'll have a chance to use and develop your administrative, leadership and communication skills - supported by local staff, to develop a programme of activities for your group.

As part of recruitment, you will be asked to provide a reference for this role. Speak to your staff contact for more information.

Why we want you

Support groups across the UK are run by volunteers and offer friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's and their families and friends. These groups need a leader, working with other staff and volunteers, to coordinate and arrange the activities the group will offer - from monthly talks, to yoga.

What you will be doing

• Act as a contact for local and UK office staff
• Arrange the group's programme of activities, including any outings
• Organise room booking and refreshments
• Working with staff and other volunteers to ensure the group runs in line with Parkinson's UK guidelines

The skills you need

• Strong administrative skills, communication and IT skills in order to ensure smooth running of the group
• Collaborative and team focused, as you will need to gather and distribute information to everyone involved
• A positive attitude to making things happen in the local community
• Motivated and reliable, with strong organisational skills in order to support the group
• Enthusiastic and friendly, as you will be representing both the local group and Parkinson's UK

What's in it for you

• You'll help people with Parkinson's in your community get connected to invaluable support from their peers
• Meet new people and make new friends, both in the group and in the local community
• Learn and develop valuable organisational, administrative and people skills

Disclaimer

It's important that people affected by Parkinson’s can trust us with their personal information. You would be handling personal or sensitive data, so by undertaking this role you'll need to complete our Advanced Data Protection training. Your Parkinson’s UK staff contact can help you do this. You will also be required to sign a confidentiality agreement.

About us:

We are a charity called Inspire Future Doctors or IFD Foundation. We work with children in deprived schools all across England to help them get into medicine. We offer free workshops and seminars, and free 1:1 tutoring ensuring they get the help and support they need in order to succeed in getting into medicine.

Your role:

We are currently looking for a director of outreach. This would include recruiting volunteers for our charity that have a medical background.

Benefits:

The benefit of working for IFD Foundation is that we are a growing team, meaning you can grow with us. We will value your work and you will receive all the support and encouragement needed to fulfil this role. Also helping a charity that will change young people's lives for the better.

Croydon Community Against Trafficking (CCAT) is a small Croydon-based charity which is committed to the fight against modern slavery and human trafficking. We are currently five trustees, one project manager, and a handful of volunteers.

We are currently establishing a multi-stakeholder project which aims to make the London Borough of Croydon a Slavery Free Borough. This is a significant operation and is currently in the initial stages, having just had the first of many multi-stakeholder meetings.

We are looking for a organised and reliable researcher to help with our campaigns, research and administrative tasks and keep us organised.

What you will gain as a volunteer:  

•  Being part of a dedicated volunteer-led team
•  Valuable experience by helping establish a Slavery Free Croydon
•  Giving back to your community and making a difference
•  Learning new skills and gaining experience in the VCS sector
•  Being part of projects where your ideas and contributions are valued

What your volunteering entails:  

•  Being the first point of contact for and coordinating research, writing and sharing of information
•  Ensuring CCAT campaigns, research and admin runs efficiently
•  Coordination and administration of research topics, newsletter campaigns, information sharing, blog content with Trustee/Staff support
•  Data entry and collating data reports with Trustee/Staff support
•  Referring complex issues to Trustee/Staff
•  General admin support as needed

Your personal skills and attributes include:  

•  Previous Research or related experience
•  Proficient at administration and able to use email, MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint
•  Excellent communication skills
•  Excellent data entry and administrative skills
•  Organised, focused and pays attention to details
•  Able to work to tight deadlines and can prioritise well
•  Reliable, enthusiastic and  great team player
•  Friendly, dedicated and flexible