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OxTrail, where a herd of life-sized and mini oxen will be grazing across the county waiting for visitors. Each ox sculpture will be individually designed by artists and local schools, making the herd truly unique.
Are you ready to join the Moo-Crew?
The main purpose of the OxTrail Hub Volunteer is to support the team to sell OxTrail merchandise in the OxTrail Westgate hub store, promote OxTrail and the charity and enhance the fundraising income.
How can you help?
- Commit for minimum of 4 hours per week during OxTrail
- Engage with trail goers and act as trail ambassadors
- Answer questions and generally promote the trail, the charity and the city
- Circulate trail maps and fundraising information
- Facilitate fundraising activity and collections at certain sculptures on the trail at key times
- Support the pop-up shop selling trail merchandise including visual merchandising, till support, stock preparation and counting
- Supporting the team with administration and maintaining good housekeeping standards
- Carry out any other duties deemed appropriate by the Manager
- Opportunity to support farewell and auction events, or help with the OxTrail survey
What’s in it for you?
- Making a difference to others lives
- Learning new skills or updating your current ones
- Giving something back to your local community
- Being part of a friendly team and a caring organisation
- Gaining confidence
- Enhancing your CV
- Experience working in a high profile retail location
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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.
The It Gets Better Project was founded in 2010 in America. Since then, affiliated charities have been formed in over 20 different countries. We are now at the exciting stage of continue to grow and develop the UK affiliate having formally launched in October 2018.
Join our network of Regional Ambassadors to help promote It Gets Better UK, to inspire and engage with members of their local LGBTQ+ communities to get involved, and to help fundraise.
We're particularly looking for new Ambassadors in Scotland at present - especially those who can help us have a presence at Pride events this summer. So far, we're planning to attend Edinburgh Pride on June 22.
What will I be doing?
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Raise awareness of It Gets Better UK and our work through talking to members of the LGBTQ+ community in your area, and on social media
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Look after our information and fundraising stands at local events – most importantly, hosting an It Gets Better UK Pride stall in your local area. Members of the It Gets Better team will support you with sign-up admin and capacity on the day. So far, we're planning to attend Edinburgh Pride!
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Support other members of the It Gets Better UK volunteer team to deliver events in their area by adding capacity where possible, and within a distance that suits you – for example, helping out at a Pride stall run by another Ambassador nearby.
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Deliver talks to local LGBTQ+ groups, community groups, schools etc about the work of It Gets Better UK and how they could help us achieve our goals
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Inspire members of the LGBTQ+ community to add their own It Gets Better story to our work
What skills/experience do I need?
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Confident public speaker with excellent communication skills
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Confident in crowds and talking to new people
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Excellent organisational skills
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Reliable and professional demeanour
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A personal and friendly manner
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Flexibility to be called upon when needed
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An honest and trustworthy nature
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A good knowledge of the local LGBTQ+ community
What is the time commitment?
This is a flexible role and the times may vary, but we would expect you to spend at least two hours a week on your role. We ask Regional Ambassadors to be available for Pride events over the summer: this means some half/full day activities over the summer period, usually on Saturdays. You’ll be able to sign up for days which suit you. Regional Ambassadors are appointed for up to two years. Regional Ambassadors will have a monthly online meeting with their It Gets Better UK point of contact.
How will I be trained and supported?
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You will receive a full induction into It Gets Better UK and to your role
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You will have a named contact who will support you and answer any questions
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You will join our international and UK networks of volunteers where you can share ideas, ask questions, and support one another
What can I gain from volunteering with you?
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The satisfaction that you are helping to inspire and empower LGBTQ+ youth
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Being part of an international movement
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The opportunity to use your existing skills as well as develop and learn new ones
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It Gets Better UK will act as a referee for you after successful completion of your role
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Reimbursement of any expenses incurred (with prior agreement)
Where will I be based?
This role is based within your local area, with some travel at your discretion and with expense reimbursement pre-agreed over the summer, to support the team’s efforts at Pride.
How do I apply? Please complete our Regional Ambassador form on the website. We’ll then meet online for an introductory conversation, seek 2 references, and conduct a DBS check. Once these steps are completed satisfactorily, we’ll share our resources for you to read.
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Keen to get involved, but not sure if this is the role for you? Head to our website to see our one-off Pride Helper role instead or get in touch to discuss any particular skills you can bring.
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.
The It Gets Better Project was founded in 2010 in America. Since then, affiliated charities have been formed in over 20 different countries. We are now at the exciting stage of continue to grow and develop the UK affiliate having formally launched in October 2018.
Join our network of Regional Ambassadors to help promote It Gets Better UK, to inspire and engage with members of their local LGBTQ+ communities to get involved, and to help fundraise.
We're particularly looking for new Ambassadors in the Midlands at present - especially those who can help us have a presence at Pride events this summer. So far, we're planning to attend Walsall Pride on August 24th.
What will I be doing?
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Raise awareness of It Gets Better UK and our work through talking to members of the LGBTQ+ community in your area, and on social media
-
Look after our information and fundraising stands at local events – most importantly, hosting an It Gets Better UK Pride stall in your local area. Members of the It Gets Better team will support you with sign-up admin and capacity on the day. So far, we're planning to attend Edinburgh Pride!
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Support other members of the It Gets Better UK volunteer team to deliver events in their area by adding capacity where possible, and within a distance that suits you – for example, helping out at a Pride stall run by another Ambassador nearby.
-
Deliver talks to local LGBTQ+ groups, community groups, schools etc about the work of It Gets Better UK and how they could help us achieve our goals
-
Inspire members of the LGBTQ+ community to add their own It Gets Better story to our work
What skills/experience do I need?
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Confident public speaker with excellent communication skills
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Confident in crowds and talking to new people
-
Excellent organisational skills
-
Reliable and professional demeanour
-
A personal and friendly manner
-
Flexibility to be called upon when needed
-
An honest and trustworthy nature
-
A good knowledge of the local LGBTQ+ community
What is the time commitment?
This is a flexible role and the times may vary, but we would expect you to spend at least two hours a week on your role. We ask Regional Ambassadors to be available for Pride events over the summer: this means some half/full day activities over the summer period, usually on Saturdays. You’ll be able to sign up for days which suit you. Regional Ambassadors are appointed for up to two years. Regional Ambassadors will have a monthly online meeting with their It Gets Better UK point of contact.
How will I be trained and supported?
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You will receive a full induction into It Gets Better UK and to your role
-
You will have a named contact who will support you and answer any questions
-
You will join our international and UK networks of volunteers where you can share ideas, ask questions, and support one another
What can I gain from volunteering with you?
-
The satisfaction that you are helping to inspire and empower LGBTQ+ youth
-
Being part of an international movement
-
The opportunity to use your existing skills as well as develop and learn new ones
-
It Gets Better UK will act as a referee for you after successful completion of your role
-
Reimbursement of any expenses incurred (with prior agreement)
Where will I be based?
This role is based within your local area, with some travel at your discretion and with expense reimbursement pre-agreed over the summer, to support the team’s efforts at Pride.
How do I apply? Please complete our Regional Ambassador form on the website. We’ll then meet online for an introductory conversation, seek 2 references, and conduct a DBS check. Once these steps are completed satisfactorily, we’ll share our resources for you to read.
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Keen to get involved, but not sure if this is the role for you? Head to our website to see our one-off Pride Helper role instead or get in touch to discuss any particular skills you can bring.
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Position Overview
Based in the coastal town of Fort Dauphin in the southeast of Madagascar, this post will provide support to the WASH and Schools projects implemented by the NGO. The successful candidate will work within a combined national and international team to assist in the development of projects, from initial planning stages to final evaluations.
Primary responsibilities include the writing of donor reports and proposals, providing additional support to the project team surrounding project management and monitoring and evaluation. The role is predominantly office-based with some bush travel. The diversity of activities undertaken will provide a wide-ranging experience for an early career development professional who can effectively and efficiently deal with a comprehensive range of tasks related to the complex world of overseas development.
Title: ’Programme Intern’ for initial three months, change of title and responsibilities to ‘Programme Officer’ subject to passing probationary review
Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar
Timeframe: 1 year, extendable
Terms and conditions: Voluntary, with stipend of 800,000 Ar per month towards accommodation and contribution to insurance of £650
Reporting to: Senior Programme Officer
Duties and responsibilities:
- Write project reports, to a high standard of English, that clearly demonstrate the successes and challenges of the WASH and Education infrastructure projects, learning from the project and providing clear budgetary information
- Compile funding proposals based on past evaluation, team discussion and International best practice in an engaging and professional manner
- Conduct internet searches and searches through SEED’s funder database for potential donors to fund projects
- Take a leading role in gathering statistics and ensure that all existing statistics relating to the projects are accurate
- Work alongside the Communications and Media Officer writing regular Facebook, blog posts and website copy
- Support the development of projects that fulfill local need and sit within the aims of SEED taking into account research findings, local needs and constraints, government objectives and SEED’s previous experience
- Conduct research into international best practice with regard to Community Health, WASH and Education infrastructure programmes and take the lead in discussing these with the team
- Monitor and update project trackers according to project activities, ensuring the project is on track to meet project indicators and objectives
- Take an active role in project management meetings, leading these where appropriate
- Take an active part in international team meetings and support to other members of the team
- Work with national staff in increasing their skills and capacity, providing mentoring or training
where appropriate - Assist in data collection and basic analysis where required and where there is an Monitoring,
Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist in post assist them in developing monitoring and
evaluation tools and completing MEL reports for projects - Work alongside the Head of Project Development and Head of Finance in developing and
managing the budgets relating to projects - Maintain a database of projects and funders alongside the UK team in London
- Form part of the team representing projects or SEED when required
- Liaise with the UK team in London ensuring clear communication at all times
- Ensure all of SEED’s policies and procedures are evident throughout the work of the department,
including those for safeguarding, whistleblowing and anticorruption, and undertake continual
training to ensure these are promoted at all times - Complete other ad-hoc tasks as required by the WASH and Schools Programme Coordinators,
Head of Project Development or Director of Operations and Heads of Departments to further the aims and work of the organisation.
Person specification - Hold an undergraduate in or relating to community health, WASH, general development or have transferable skills or equivalent experience
- Demonstrate strong writing skills. Previous experience in grant-writing is an asset
- Demonstrate sound knowledge and keen interest in Environment and Sustainable Livelihoods,
Community Health, WASH and Education infrastructure and its interface with international development; previous experience of WASH, education or community-based work would be an asset - Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to SEED’s ethos and approach and be a good ambassador for SEED at all times
- Have passion, curiosity and motivation for the job and the ability to enthuse others
- Have the ability and desire to work with teams from different economic and cultural
backgrounds and across multiple language barriers - Have the ability and desire to build capacity and share skills across cultures and work with teams
from different economic and cultural backgrounds and across multiple language barriers - Demonstrate proven ability to recognise and appropriately deal with challenging situations
- Demonstrate an awareness of and comfort with increased social and professional responsibility,
working at all times with cultural sensitivity and respect - Demonstrate the ability, social skills and confidence to give clear guidance and support to other members of the team in respect of the philosophy and procedures of SEED in order to protect both their safety and the reputation of the NGO
- Be able to work to and advocate for all of SEED’s policies and procedures, safeguarding those that SEED works with and reporting any concerns appropriately
- Be punctual and be able to work to tight deadlines in an organised manner and to a high standard
- Have a flexible and patient attitude
- Have excellent problem-solving skills
- Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are currently seeking to recruit goverenance members to our Local Boards who can contribute to the support and challenge operating in our schools and bring experience, for example in finance, marketing, data analysis, human resources.
We are hoping that you can help us to fill this gap.
There are approximately 210,000 school governors in England – the largest volunteer force in the country. High-quality governance has a significant impact on how well a school is run and what pupils can achieve.
What we are looking for
Contrary to popular thought, you don’t have to be a parent or connected to the school in some way to be on the local board.
For our schools, the main advantage of having you join one of our local boards is the expertise and experience you can bring to the role. Knowledge of e.g. marketing, financial management, human resources, data analysis will greatly improve the effectiveness of our board and have a positive impact on our pupils’ education.
What we require of local board members
In terms of time commitment, we expect that you will attend at least one meeting per term, which will take place at the end of the school day (usually around 4pm) and rarely last more than 2 hours. Plus, take part in agreed school visits focusing on specific areas such as Pupil Premium, SEND and safeguarding. Feedback from members contributes to an evidence-base for self-evaluation and school improvement and you will be offered training and support to help you fulfil your role successfully. All those in governance roles, meet together at least once a year at a conference event.
About our schools
All schools are in rural locations and are firmly rooted in their local communities. We support learners from 4-18 and inclusivity is central to our working. There are two SEND Centres for children with additional learning and cognition needs, supporting children in KS2, 3 and 4. Our schools are: Bacton Primary School, Cedars Park Primary School, Mendlesham Primary School and Stowupland High School.
Experience tells us that our local board members not only make a significant difference to our schools, but also gain much personal and professional satisfaction from the role. If you find that you enjoy the role and gain skills and experience, you may also wish to look at becoming a trustee in the future.
We are happy to talk with anyone interested, or arrange a visit to one of the schools, if you would like to find out more. Please feel free to email or call as detailed below. Further information, including an application form, can also be found on the Governance page of our website: JMAT Governance
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Due to planned expansion of the Trust Board, the ATLP is seeking 3 dedicated and experienced individuals to serve as Trustees on our Board of Trustees. As a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) Trustee, you will be one of the legal directors of the company and will play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction, governance, and overall success of our partnership. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the education and well-being of young people in the communities that we serve.
The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (“ATLP”) is a growing multi-academy trust of 21 schools and one teaching school, based in Birmingham, Coventry, North Warwickshire and Staffordshire, with more than 10,000 students and over 1,000 members of staff. All academies are quite distinctive and separate schools, serving different communities and phases: but all either are, or have the capacity to become good and outstanding.
Key Trustee Responsibilities
Governance and Leadership:
- Act as a responsible and active member of the Trust Board, providing leadership and guidance to achieve its strategic objectives.
- Attend Trust Board meetings, sub-committee meetings, and other relevant meetings to contribute to decision-making processes.
- Oversee trust compliance with legal and regulatory requirements governing academies and trusts as a member of the trust’s legally accountable body.
- Undertaking mandatory training [1]as required and developing knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis to support effective delivery of the role.
Strategic Planning:
- Contribute to the development of the trust's strategic plan and policies, ensuring alignment with the trust's mission, vision, and values.
- Help set strategic objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement across the trust.
Financial Oversight:
- Provide financial oversight by reviewing and approving budgets, financial statements, and expenditure and contributing to long-term strategic planning.
- Monitor the financial health of the trust and ensure Executives demonstrate responsible financial management.
Educational Excellence:
- Support and challenge the executive leadership team to maintain and improve educational standards across the trust both in formal appraisal processes and throughout the year.
- Foster a culture of high expectations and accountability.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders through various formal and informal channels, including parents, teachers, students, and the local community.
- Getting to know schools within the trust, including undertaking planned occasional visits during school hours.
- Act as an ambassador for the trust and promote positive relationships with external partners.
Risk Management:
- Identify and mitigate risks to the trust's operations, reputation, and finances.
- Ensure robust safeguarding procedures are in place and adhered to.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A passion for improving outcomes for young people.
- Previous experience in governance, leadership, or strategic roles, preferably within the education sector.
- Strong understanding of the principles of corporate governance, finance, and risk management.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Due to the planned committee memberships across the three roles, recent or specific experience in any of the following areas will be held in high regard;
- Qualification or professional knowledge of accountancy or audit processes.
- Experience in financial forecasting and strategic planning.
- Educational Technology (Ed Tech) knowledge.
- Estates and sustainability knowledge.
- Practical experience of applying risk management and/or internal controls principles.
- Programme or project management experience.
- HR leadership (incl. appraisal processes) knowledge.
- Knowledge of Teaching School Hub operations
Time Commitment:
The role of a Trustee typically involves attending regular meetings and dedicating time to prepare for those meetings, as well as occasional additional commitments as needed. We expect the time commitment to be one day a month spread across various activities such as preparation of board meetings, reading board papers, ad hoc discussions and conversations with board members and the executive team, and attending events throughout the year.
The schedule of planned meetings for 2023-24 is available and will be shared with shortlisted candidates during the interview process to ascertain capacity/availability to attend the scheduled meetings.
Benefits:
- The opportunity to make a significant and positive impact on the lives of young people in your community.
- Personal and professional development through involvement in governance and leadership.
- Networking opportunities with professionals in the education and wider sectors.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About BelEve UK
BelEve engages with girls and young women to support them in gaining skills, confidence, and self-belief to fulfil their potential, despite barriers in their lives that might suggest otherwise.
Through carefully crafted programmes, mentoring, events, and campaigns, bringing individuals and groups together helps to motivate them, reduce isolation, combat differences, and build strength across communities from the girls who are at the centre of these. Through the programmes, beneficiaries improve their social mobility, as well as their life and career prospects.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Chair who can lead our Board and support our Chief Executive to drive our charity’s long-term success, sustainability, and impactful growth.
Our new Chair will be an ambitious and visionary leader with a strong track record of governing complex organisations through change.
We are open to your professional background if you bring effective governance experience, strategic thinking and a good understanding of issues affecting the lives of girls and young women.
We are looking for a Chair with experience and expertise in the following areas:
- Experience of being a Chair
- Track record of relationship building, with stakeholders, partners, decision-makers, team, and Board
- Governance and organisational leadership experience
- Experience in creating strong partnerships with stakeholders and successfully influencing decision-makers
- Understanding of risk management and mitigation
- Ability to encourage positive change and innovation where appropriate.
- An understanding of the key challenges the organisation aims to tackle from issues impacting various communities of young women and girls
- Extrovert, Fun, Dynamic, and Engaging
- Values Led
For more information, please access the attached recruitment pack, our contact information can be located there.
How to Apply
If this role is of interest, please submit your CV and supporting statement via the link below.
Your statement should be up to 2 pages long (no more than 900 words), addressing the following statements:
- Please outline your demonstrable commitment to BelEve UK's mission and purpose and your motivation for applying.
- Detail your previous experience and capabilities which you believe make you suitable for this Chair role.
Closing Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 at 23.59hrs
Our Commitment
BelEve is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people from all sections of the community. We would like to encourage applicants from black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and those with disabilities.
BelEve is a girl-focused charity with a mission to empower girls to become leaders of their world.
The new role of Community Engagement Volunteer (CEV) will be at the centre of Jigsaw South East’s plans for the future.
We want to ensure that we increase our reach across our recently defined catchment and are able to support the children, young people and families who need our vital support.
The role of CEV will therefore assist with the following key areas:
- Presenting to schools, businesses and organisations across our local communities about our work and how we raise funds;
- Building recognition and awareness of our name and what we do;
- Assisting our Support Team to engage with Community Palliative Teams, Clinical Nurse Specialist Teams (particularly Cancer and Neurological Teams) and GP Surgeries to help us increase referrals to our service;
- Engaging with disadvantaged communities across our catchment who may be currently unaware of our support - we would like to focus on two areas (Crawley and Woking) and look to role out and recruit for other areas our service covers in the future (dependent on funding).
Training
We will provide you with all of the information and training you need and you will join a vibrant and committed group of volunteers ensuring that children and young people across our communities will not be alone during their bereavement journey.
Jigsaw South East is committed to the wellbeing of our volunteers and we will provide you with the information and support you need to fulfil your volunteering role. You will have a named member of staff as a central point of contact, access to supervision where relevant and the opportunity to meet other Jigsaw South East volunteers on, at least, a quarterly basis.
Who we need:
Jigsaw South East believes in the value of voluntary activity as an important component of the organisation in supporting children, young people and their families when facing or following the death of a loved one.
Jigsaw South East takes responsibility for ensuring that volunteers within its own organisation are appropriately involved, respected and valued for their contribution.
We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate volunteers over the age of 18 (we will be looking to recruit under 18 Young Ambassadors shortly).
We are looking for volunteers with the following essential/desirable credentials and who can commit to at least one morning/afternoon a month. The volunteer agreement and commitment to Jigsaw SE will be reviewed after 18 months as we know that people’s circumstances change.
Essential:
Ability to adhere to JSE’s policies and protocols for safeguarding and confidentiality
Excellent communication skills
Excellent listening skills
Ability to work in a team participating
in activities
Experience of bereavement (personal and/or professional).
Desirable, but not essential:
Links to the local community
Experience with children
Knowledge of different religious and cultural beliefs around death and dying
Presentation skills
Use of a car or ability to travel to the two focused areas for piloting this role- Crawley and Woking
As an engager of volunteers Jigsaw South East is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. This principle will apply to service delivery, recruitment, promotion, training, facilities, procedures and all terms and conditions.
Volunteers will be expected to adhere to Jigsaw South East’s Equal Opportunities Policy, a copy of which can be found within the Jigsaw South East’s Volunteer Pack.
We will require a clear DBS check and two references.
Please contact our Service Coordinator, Sarah Dodson, for an application form.
For further information or a conversation about this role please do contact our Director, Catherine Hodgson.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Who are Midland Mencap?
Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.
Purpose of the role.
To connect people wanting to cycle more with volunteer Bike Buddies who want to help them. We have people from many different backgrounds wanting support with their cycling for many reasons.
For example:
· Coming back to cycling after time off
· Disability or ill health
· Finding quiet roads and cycle paths around the neighbourhood
· Building up confidence on busy roads
· Sharing experiences of things like cycling at night or what clothes to wear
· Checking bikes together before a ride
Bike Buddies provide crucial support and motivation to help people to participate in inclusive and adapted outdoor cycling. Volunteers support cyclists to achieve their fitness goals and enjoy cycling in our community.
Our Bike Buddies are great ambassadors for cycling, sharing their expertise of local routes and giving others the confidence to get around by bike.
If you feel confident cycling on the road or in a park with someone else, and are wanting to give back to others, this is the role for you.
What would I be doing?
You’ll need to find out what they want to do and where they want to go. Some people want to explore quiet streets locally or plan a longer journey. You may ride to the park or show them local routes – quiet ways, new cycle lanes and off-road paths are popular.
They may want to try out junctions or crossing busy roads – think about how to ride those safely. You may support a person at one of our pre-arranged Parkride cycle meetings and help them to develop the skills and confidence to cycle safely and independently.
What do I need?
This role will require:
· A roadworthy bike and riding equipment.
· Experience of regular cycling
· Some experience of cycle maintenance
· A cycling competence session with parkride staff
· Friendly, calm, and patient
· A good listener & happy to chat
· Accepting of people who may be different to you
· Willing to learn and act within guidelines set out by Midland Mencap
· Good time management skills, reliability
· An enhanced DBS check will be required by all successful applicants.
When and where do you need me?
Either at organised events or 1-2-1 within your local area.
Ideally you can meet once or twice a month for approx. 2 hours.
We have parkride sessions running throughout the week including evenings and weekends.
What’s in it for me?
As one of our valued volunteers, Midland Mencap will offer you:
• The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with disabilities and their family carers
• An induction and settling in period
• Any training and development that is needed
• The chance to develop your skills and gain experience
• The opportunity to meet new people and be part of a diverse team
• Support within your role
• Any out-of-pocket travel expenses
• Lots of appreciation for your amazing contribution
• Positive wellbeing from doing something great
• Improve career opportunities by adding your volunteer role to a CV
To campaign for and deliver accessible and inclusive community health and wellbeing support services for individuals, families, and carers.
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The Survivors Trust is keen to find someone with a finance background to join our active and highly motivated Trustee Board.We really welcome the insight and drive that survivors can bring to our work and are keen to promote diversity on the Board.
The Survivors Trust is a national membership organisation for specialist voluntary sector rape and sexual abuse support services in the UK and Ireland. We have 120+ member agencies who are all independent charities providing a range of counselling, support and advocacy services for women, men, children and young people, partners and family members who have been affected by sexual violence of any kind at any time in their lives.
The impact of sexual violence of any form, whether experienced as an adult or as a child, can be devastating and can last a lifetime. Survivors may experience a wide range of physical and mental health problems as a result of being sexually violated, affecting every aspect of their health, lives, relationships, education and work. We aim to raise awareness of the support survivors need and the work of our Member Agencies in providing this crucial help.
TST is in the unique position of having member agencies that are working with all victims and survivors of sexual violence and sexual abuse. We are well aware of the issues facing organisations that are delivering trauma informed services and can support them and policy makers and commissioners to understand how services need to be developed and provided. TST is an independent inspection body for our UKAS accredited service standards for specialist sexual violence organisations.
We provide an accredited Diploma for Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) and CPD accredited workshops. We have also established a quality mark for educational establishments and corporate organisations, our Trauma Informed Educator and Trauma Informed Employer Quality Marks (TIE).
The right candidate will need to make a pesonal commitment to our work and to support our vision and values with compassion and empathy. They will need to be willing to work with the other Trustees, the Chief Executive and staff team, acting as an ambassador for TST and helping to support our collaboration with partners and secure funds to deliver our objectives.
Our vision is for a society where services for all survivors are trauma-informed and accessible according to need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Position Overview
Based in the coastal town of Fort Dauphin in the southeast of Madagascar, this post will focus on the provision of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) support and advice to multiple projects across our rural livelihoods, schools, (WASH), and conservation programmes. The successful candidate will work within a combined National and International staff team to support MEL processes across the organisation. Predominantly office-based in Fort-Dauphin, the MEL Officer will travel occasionally to visit project sites. This exciting post would suit an early-career (1-2 years) professional wanting more experience in MEL work in an International NGO.
Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar
Contract duration: 12 months, with the possibility of extension
Probationary period: 3 months
Contract: Voluntary, with contribution to living expenses and £650 contribution to insurance
Reporting to: Senior MEL Officer
Primary Responsibilities
Supporting MEL procedures and strategies to ensure progress toward project outcomes on select projects; refinement and development of MEL systems and tools for projects; completion of reports, papers and other documents analysing data and summarising findings and support on project reporting that aligns with international standards and best practice.
Duties and Responsibilities
1.Support the operationalisation of MEL plans, procedures and strategies for select projects and organisational initiatives that incorporates stakeholder feedback, adapts to local needs, and supports high-quality implementation in line with ongoing and emerging initiatives
2. Develop, adapt and support the usage of MEL tools, such as knowledge, attitude, and practice surveys and focus group discussion guides, to maximise effective data collection
3.Support the adaptation of technical information/evidence/MEL findings into audience appropriate formats, for internal and external dissemination which informs future programming and project development
4. Coordinate data collection, cleansing, management and analysis of data from a range of sources to determine progress towards results for a range of projects, with support from the Senior MEL Officer
5. Provide tailored advice to the Programmes/Implementation team to support MEL procedures, from the development of MEL tools, to analysis and dissemination of findings to support use
6. Support the implementation of MEL tools, particularly using the Kobo toolkit
7. Support the Heads of Programmes to formulate future research strategy, ensuring project MEL captures data adhering to international development indicators
8. Support capacity-building for SEED staff and local partners in using key tools, ensuring quality of project data while promoting a sustainable MEL approach across the organisation
9.Support cross-learning between departments, including the collation and quality checking of cross-programmatic MEL data
10. Ensure all of SEED’s policies and procedures are evident throughout the work of the department, including those for safeguarding, whistleblowing and anti-corruption, and undertake continual training to ensure these are promoted at all times
11. Other tasks within the broad outline of the role to support the development of MEL capacity across SEED, agreed in partnership with the Senior MEL Officer and Heads of Programmes
Person specification
● Undergraduate degree in International Development, Research Methods, Statistics, or related field
● 1 year of professional experience in an MEL, research or other development role
● Experience in the design, refinement, development and implementation of MEL frameworks for international development and/or community health sectors, with knowledge of logframes
● Experience in participatory approaches to MEL is desirable
● Clear, demonstrable understanding of research ethics
● Demonstrable experience of coordinating and undertaking data collection and analysis, for both qualitative and qualitative data, including proficiency in Excel. Experience using STATA, SPSS or R is desirable
● Knowledge of data collection platforms, such as Kobo, Open Data Kit, or SurveyCTO
●Strong ability and desire to work independently and within teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds and across multiple language barriers, and to build capacity across cultures
● Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to SEED’s ethos and approach and be a good ambassador for SEED at all times
● Demonstrate the ability, social skills and confidence to give clear guidance and support to other members of the team in respect of the philosophy and procedures of SEED in order to protect both their safety and the reputation of the NGO
● Be able to work to and advocate for all of SEED’s policies and procedures, safeguarding those that SEED works with and reporting any concerns appropriately
● Be punctual and be able to work to tight deadlines in an organised manner and to a high standard.
● A flexible and patient attitude, with excellent problem-solving skills
● Excellent communication skills, including a sound ability to adapt material for different audiences
● Fluency in English required, knowledge of French and or Malagasy is desirable
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Benslow Music is looking for new Trustees to join the charity’s Board of Trustees.
Now is an exciting time to join the organisation as it continues to shape and develop its programme. Following the arrival of a new Chief Executive at the beginning of the year, the organisation is entering a period of strategic renewal and building towards its centenary in 2029.
Benslow Music’s Trustees have legal and financial responsibility for the charity and are responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of the organisation in partnership with the Chief Executive. Day to day management of the organisation is delegated to a professional administrative team led by the Chief Executive. Trustees are also ambassadors for the charity, supporting the team in fundraising and developing networks that will enable Benslow Music to realise its ambitions.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, lived experience and professional knowledge. Following a recent skills audit, we are keen to hear from individuals with experience in the following areas:
· Professional experience in the cultural/music education sectors
· Finance
· Marketing and communications
· Fundraising
· Strategic development
· Health & Safety and/or building/estate management
· HR
· Charity governance
Application timeline:
Opportunity launched 24 April
Deadline for applications 22 May
Conversations with potential Trustees 3-17 June
Appointment July
Please see the How to Apply section for further details.
About Benslow Music
Benslow Music creates music learning experiences for people of all ages. We support individual development, inspire curiosity, celebrate creativity, and share all the life-long benefits music brings. We do this through a programme of residential, day and online music courses, a concert series and an instrument loan scheme.
At our campus in Hitchin, we welcome and provide learning opportunities to adult musicians of all abilities. We support everyone from late-starters to early-career professionals in unlocking their potential. We offer around 150 short courses throughout the year, covering genres from classical to jazz to folk, and opportunities to explore solo, small and large ensemble playing. Through regular concerts we provide a platform for emerging and acclaimed artists.
Benslow Music is home to the Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme, which holds a collection of over 800 string and woodwind instruments that are lent to young musicians aged 7-25. Each year over 500 loans ensure that borrowers, regardless of background, are able to grow and develop as musicians.
Benslow Music began as the Rural Music Schools Association in 1929, offering musical education to people of all ages who were outside urban centres. In 1952, the four-acre Victorian estate in Hitchin was bequeathed to the RMSA and has since developed into a lively campus for music activity, with two recital halls, practice rooms and accommodation for around 50 people. Renamed Benslow Music Trust in 1986, the Trust subsequently took responsibility for the Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme.
Plans for the future include ongoing development of creative music activities for all ages, an expanded online offer, additional collaborative and partnership working, and further development of our site facilities and accommodation. In short, Benslow Music weathered the pandemic and is now poised for continued evolution and diversification to reach new audiences in each area of activity. This is an exciting time at which to be joining the organisation, as we look towards our centenary celebrations in 2029.
About the Trustee role
Trustees play a vital role in ensuring that Benslow Music is able to achieve its vision and charitable objectives, providing critical challenge and oversight. The Board is a collective body. All Trustees share responsibility for decision making, being expected to act in the best interests of the charity.
Trustees have several areas of responsibility, some of which are defined by the Charity Commission. Additionally, Trustees are expected to:
· Ensure that the organisation uses its resources to pursue its charitable objects
· Oversee the strategic direction of the organisation, supporting its development through good governance
· Ensure that the organisation complies with legal requirements, particularly in the areas of finance, health and safety, and safeguarding
· Use personal skills, expertise and time to support the organisation’s development
· Actively participate in board meetings, committees and working groups as required.
· Act as an ambassador for Benslow Music
· Undertake tasks required by the Board from time to time
Time Commitment
The expected commitment is roughly equivalent to one day per month, although more may be required from time to time.
The Board meets four times per year, plus an Annual General Meeting held in June. These meetings are hybrid, and can be attended virtually or in person at Benslow. Where possible we encourage Trustees to attend meetings in person. Time will also be needed to read meeting papers.
Alongside, further informal meetings are held online, designed to give Trustees more space and time to discuss additional strategic areas. Trustees will usually be allocated to committees and working groups with delegated responsibilities based on their expertise and interests. Trustees are also expected to attend events at Benslow as their time permits.
Terms
Trustees are subject to periodic re-election by members on a rotational basis, typically every three years. There is currently no limit to their total length of service but this is under consideration by the Board. All Trustees are required to sign a declaration that they understand the legal responsibilities of being a Trustee and meet the eligibility requirements. All Trustees are also required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
Being a Trustee is a voluntary role, however reasonable expenses are paid to Trustees to ensure they can effectively participate in Board meetings. This may include expenses such as travel or a contribution towards childcare.
About you
We are seeking individuals who are forward-thinking, fair-minded and committed to the continued development of the organisation. You will be enthusiastic about the work of Benslow Music, sharing our values and vision and excited to join an organisation going through a period of change.
We are keen to hear from individuals who can show:
· Commitment to Benslow Music and its values
· Curiosity
· Openness and integrity
· Ability to make sound and informed decisions
· Creative and strategic thinking
· Ability to collaborate and communicate with a team
· Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
· Strong advocacy skills to act as an ambassador
· Understanding of the legal responsibilities of being a Trustee
We would like the Board to represent a broad range of skills, knowledge and lived experiences to help with its critical and strategic oversight. We are open to hearing from all professional backgrounds, in response to a recent skills audit we are keen to appoint Trustees with experience in:
· Cultural, music or music education sectors
· Finance
· Marketing and communications
· Fundraising
· Strategic or business development
· Health & Safety and/or building/estate management
· HR
· Charity governance
There is no requirement to have previous Trustee experience and training will be given to first-time Trustees.
We welcome all applications from people of all backgrounds, in particular from those who will diversify the lived experience of the Board, for example in terms of gender, disability, age and ethnic background.
Organisation structure
Benslow Music is a group of three entities led by Benslow Music Trust, a registered charity (313663) and a company limited by guarantee (408404). Trustees are both Trustees of the charity and Directors of the company. Benslow Music Trust is the corporate Trustee of Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme (BMILS), a registered charity (313755). Benslow Music Enterprises (registered company 10967344) is a trading subsidiary of Benslow Music Trust through which we conduct non-charitable activity.
The Board of Trustees currently numbers 11, with a number of Trustees due to retire at our next AGM. The Board is a welcoming and collaborative group which enjoys discussion and debate. Trustees act as critical friends to the organisation while meeting their legal and governance obligations.
Management of the organisation is through the professional staff team. This is led by the Chief Executive with support from senior management team (Heads of Finance, Music, BMILS, Operations and Development) and the wider staff team in administration and hospitality, numbering around 40 people in total.
How to apply
To apply, please see our website for details, which details where to send the following:
· Your CV
· A supporting statement (max 2 pages of A4) explaining why you are interested in becoming a Trustee of Benslow Music and how your skills and experience will support the strategic oversight of the organisation. Please state in the letter that you are eligible to become a Trustee and your willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check
· A completed equal opportunities monitoring form (this is anonymous and will be stored separately from your application)
Deadline for applications: 10am on Wednesday 22 May
Applications will be reviewed by the Nominations Committee of current Trustees, who will shortlist candidates to invite for further conversations during 3-17 June to be held via videocall.
We anticipate that selected candidates will be invited to attend and observe a Board meeting before being formally appointed as Trustees.
If you would like to arrange an informal pre-application conversation to discuss the role further, please email Michael Duffy.
We are keen to ensure that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you have any access requirements or barriers to application, please contact Michael Duffy to discuss how we might make reasonable adjustments to the process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The BGF Foundation is looking for up to three new trustees to support our ambitious grant-making plans.
Our purpose is to support young people throughout the UK. Launched in 2022, the BGF Foundation is an independent charitable foundation. It is supported by cornerstone funding from BGF, an investment company that provides growth capital for small and mid-sized businesses in the UK and Ireland.
We harness the financial resources, leadership and expertise of BGF, its portfolio companies and talent network – collectively one of the UK’s largest and most active entrepreneurial networks. The Foundation has ambassadors in every region who work with us to identify local charities, coordinate pro bono support and build long-term partnerships with them.
To date we have provided multi-year grants to growing charities that support young people: MyBnk, Leadership Through Sport and Business and Social Enterprise Academy. We have also supported a number of charities with smaller individual grants.
We have undergone a strategic review and our focus will now be on open funding rounds for ambitious youth charities who are ready to scale their impact. We focus on areas where our funding, skills, networks and knowledge can make the most impact. These are enterprise, education, employment, mental health and physical wellbeing.
This is a pivotal time for the Foundation, and key to our future success will be up to three new trustees that can broaden our diversity and add to the skills and perspectives of the Board to support this new strategic approach.
We are especially interested in those with expertise in the charity sector (grant-making, strategy and governance), supporting growing charities, or working with young people.
Previous board/trustee experience is not necessary.
Trustees will be appointed for a term of three years.
To apply, please submit a CV and short letter outlining your motivation for applying through our website.
Deadine for applications is 5pm on 23 May.
BGF is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, age, nationality or socio-economic background. As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide personal information related to diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment processes and implement the necessary interventions that promote greater equity, diversity, and inclusiveness.
The BGF Foundation provides grant funding and pro bono support to charities that are supporting young people throughout the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Become the next Chair of The Story Museum, an award-winning one-of-a-kind Museum which immerses thousands of children annually in the world of books, bringing stories to life through boundless creativity and deeply engaging experiences; educating and inspiring the next generation of readers in its incredible reimagining of the written word.
Applications close at: 9 a.m. Tuesday 11th June 2024
Location: Oxford/online
About The Story Museum
The Story Museum exists to enrich lives, especially young lives, through stories. It achieves this from its most unusual Museum in Oxford where great stories are shared in the most incredible variety of powerful, funny and engaging ways.
Thanks to a creative and committed staff, they devise an imaginative programme of permanent and temporary exhibitions, performances, interactive workshops, skills-building courses and online engagement. Located in the heart of Oxford, it brings stories to life, unlocking the next generation’s creativity and imagination.
So much more than simply a ‘museum,’ The Story Museum brings stories to life through interactive exhibits, talks, shows and a beautifully curated collection highlighting the history of storytelling.
The Museum believes passionately in highlighting the human need for stories and takes pride in celebrating and devising the many innovative ways that people can benefit from them. They collect great and diverse stories and share them in the most engaging ways possible.
Founded in 2003 as the first museum dedicated to stories in the world, The Story Museum has grown in scope and ambition. Truly one-of-a-kind, the museum is a fountain of creativity and innovation, rightly recognised with its NPO accreditation, as a Museum of the Year 2022 finalist, the RIBA South Award winner 2022, and a 2021 Civic Trust Awards Regional finalist.
The Story Museum is an innovative, physically engaging world filled with stunning theatrical props, talking trees and incredible attention to detail that bring children’s favourite stories to life.
In terms of outreach, the Museum works with 8 schools and 4 community centres from the Oxfordshire area, offering free activities to the students who need them most.
Children and their education are at the heart of what they do – spaces are designed to stimulate and inspire, and their content is regularly co-created alongside young people who take part in their programmes.
The Museum finds itself at the precipice of the next exciting phase. Following redevelopment, the Museum has set its sights on becoming recognised both regionally and nationally for the iconic work that it does, aiming to be a beacon of education and a cultural leader in the storytelling space.
About the role
With their former Chair stepping down after 3 successful terms, they seek a new Chair to help oversee their governance, prioritise key targets, and drive financial and strategic growth.
The Story Museum is a registered charity with a Board of non-executive trustees who are legally responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the organisation, with day-to-day responsibilities delegated to the CEO and senior leadership team.
The Chair of the Board provides effective leadership by chairing board meetings throughout the year, working closely with the executive leadership team, and scrutinizing the charity’s progress against its strategy and charitable objects.
The Chair acts as an ambassador for The Story Museum, helping to raise its profile, build its network, and provide support to fundraising initiatives. The Board’s governance is strong, and trustees are highly committed and engaged – bringing the necessary energy and scrutiny to meetings. Led by experienced and renowned CEO Caroline Jones, The Story Museum has a dedicated, engaged and talented executive team — all united by a passion for the importance of children’s storytelling.
The Board and Executive have a healthy, amiable and professional relationship, ensuring the organisation has challenge and support in equal measure.
The Chair of the Board is expected to:
- Establish effective partnerships between the Board, the executive, and stakeholders.
- Ensure the Board operates at a high level underpinned by an inclusive atmosphere and active contribution from all members.
- Attend and chair quarterly Board meetings, quarterly committee meetings, the AGM, and an annual inspiration day board meeting.
- Have regular routine meetings with the Museum Director and other senior staff to act as a sounding board, provide additional scrutiny, and assist in response to urgent issues if they arise.
- Act as an ambassador at external events with an eye to secure additional funding.
- Represent the Museum to key stakeholders, including Arts Council England representatives and funders.
Who we are looking for
The Story Museum is seeking a Chair who can demonstrate:
- Corporate leadership experience at a board level (private or public sector)
- Experience in chairing Board meetings with an excellent knowledge of governance.
- Proven ability of helping to define, support and/or drive the strategic direction.
- A proven track record in stakeholder engagement, with a willingness to engage directly with funders, being mindful of TSM’s status as an NPO.
- Ability to listen, to consult and ultimately to be decisive.
- Ability to delegate effectively.
- Experience in monitoring progress against objectives and milestones.
- Experience in building networks and connections with a view to raising funds for charities and good causes across the not-for-profit sector.
- An experience and understanding of charity finance with the ability to monitor and interpret financial data.
- A passion and commitment to the values, purpose and activity of The Story Museum
- Professional or personal experience in one or more of the following: children’s story in its widest forms, publishing, education, media, the museum sector, arts, heritage and culture
- Being within reach of Oxford and Oxfordshire will make fulfilling the role easier.
- Candidates must bring experience of operating at Board level, with previous/current chairs, vice-chairs, and committee chairs especially welcome.
- A passion for the mission is vital, so experience in one or more of the following is highly desirable: children’s stories, publishing, media, the museum sector, arts, heritage, or culture.
Candidates must demonstrate a strong track record of senior strategic leadership experience and have a good understanding of governance oversight in relation to financial and senior management performance.
The Story Museum seek a strategic, collegiate and inclusive leader who can effectively manage change, challenge appropriately, advise, act strategically, and have a consultative and collaborative style.
As a proactive and vocal ambassador for the Museum, the next Chair must be comfortable articulating the vision and direction of the organisation to internal and external stakeholders alike.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 11th June 2024.
The Family Bereavement sessions - What we do
We run sessions for bereaved families, offering three different age groups which are tailored around different developmental needs for 4-7-, 8-12- and 13–18-year-olds.
These Family Bereavement sessions currently have four components:
- An assessment with an allocated support worker to provide information and assess eligibility.
- An online parent information session for parent/carers to provide guidance and support in preparation for attendance at the bereavement session and to answer any questions or concerns.
- A social activity for families to meet and engage prior to the bereavement session.
- One Saturday Family Bereavement Session bringing families together (typically from 9am-3.30pm). These sessions will mostly be delivered as a family, with an hour in the afternoon where children and parents meet separately.
The Family Bereavement Sessions currently take place in Reigate but could be run from other locations in our catchment area across Surrey, parts of West Sussex and Kent.
The Social Event will be at a convenient location for the participating families which will be agreed with them. This is usually held on a Tuesday or Wednesday after school for the 8-12 and 13-18 groups and on a Saturday for the 4–7-year-olds.
How we ask you to help with groups:
We ask that volunteers can commit to the following aspects of the family bereavement session delivery – online session, social activity and Family Bereavement Session.
During delivery, you will be required to assist the Support Workers in the delivery of the activities and to support the children, young people and parents/carers to engage. Various activities are run at the family bereavement sessions - such as making salt jars, memory boxes and other craft activities, etc.
Additionally, volunteers would be expected to serve teas and coffees, wash up and support the setting up and delivery of the activities.,
Social events- What we do
We provide different social events and activities throughout the year to help bring children and young people in a similar situation together. This helps bereaved families and those facing the death of a loved one to have an opportunity to connect as a family and create special memories.
It also allows children and young people to know that they are not alone and to meet with others who are grieving or facing the death of a loved one. Research shows that social connections and social support is important for health and well-being.
How we ask you to help with social events:
To help the Support Workers in the delivery of the events and to connect and engage with children, young people and their families in attendance.
Training – before supporting families
We will provide you with all of the information and training you need and you will join a vibrant and committed group of volunteers ensuring that children and young people across our communities will not be alone during their bereavement journey.
Jigsaw South East is committed to the wellbeing of our volunteers and we will provide you with the information and support you need to fulfil your volunteering role. You will have a named member of staff as a central point of contact, access to supervision where relevant and the opportunity to meet other Jigsaw South East volunteers on, at least, a quarterly basis.
We provide our group volunteers with some comprehensive training to prepare them for the role – but it is worth noting, volunteers are always working alongside professional Support Workers at the groups and are not expected to ‘go it alone’.
Who we need.
Jigsaw South East believes in the value of voluntary activity as an important component of the organisation in supporting children, young people and their families when facing or following the death of a loved one.
Jigsaw South East takes responsibility for ensuring that volunteers within its own organisation are appropriately involved, respected and valued for their contribution.
We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate volunteers over the age of 18 (we will be looking to recruit under 18 Young Ambassadors shortly).
We are looking for volunteers with the following essential/desirable credentials and who can commit to at least one Family Bereavement Session (and associated online and social components) and two Social Activities per year. The volunteer agreement and commitment to Jigsaw SE will be reviewed after 18 months as we know that people’s circumstances change.
Essential:
Excellent listening skills
Ability to empathise
Experience of bereavement (personal and/or professional)
Ability to work in a team activities
Use of a car (our venues are not easily accessible via public transport)
Ability to adhere to JSE’s policies and protocols for safeguarding and confidentiality
Desirable, but not essential:
Ability to commit to a minimum of one Family Bereavement Session and associated elements per year and two additional social activity per year
Experience with children and young people
Knowledge of different religious and cultural beliefs around death and dying
As an engager of volunteers Jigsaw South East is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. This principle will apply to service delivery, recruitment, promotion, training, facilities, procedures and all terms and conditions.
Volunteers will be expected to adhere to Jigsaw South East’s Equal Opportunities Policy, a copy of which can be found within the Jigsaw South East’s Volunteer Pack.
The children’s health and wellbeing are of paramount to us, therefore we are looking for very special people to help us provide the support they deserve and ask that you can meet the above criteria.
We will also require an enhanced DBS check and two references.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.