Service manager volunteer roles in mildmay ward, greater london
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Providing a confidential non-judgemental listening ear to Residents and Staff. Supporting those wishing to develop their spiritual journey from a Christian perspective. The role will be based across one of our hostels in Watford, Borehamwood, Bishop's Stortford, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield or High Wycombe,
Activities include:
- Proactively engaging with Residents and staff to build safe relationships and trust
- Offering a ‘listening ear’ to all and giving emotional support
- Sensitively discerning when to offer prayer and support from a Christian perspective, and when to use faith based language
- Be inclusive and welcoming to people of all religious faiths and none, referring people to other faith communities as appropriate
- Working alongside support staff, volunteers & local agencies
- Maintaining records of support and feeding back concerns about Resident welfare to Staff/Line Manager.
- Attend regular volunteer team meetings
- Being proactive in seeking spiritual and emotional support for your own benefit as this is a challenging role.
Additional activities could include:
- Facilitating group work for example: Retreat Programme, Bible Study, prayer or Mental Health Support.
- Welcoming new Residents by phone or in person
- Leading or helping with Chaplaincy lead events: Easter/Christmas activities, Remembrance Services
- Being an ambassador for YMCA’s mission in local Churches
Skills/Qualities/Experience:
- Be a good and active listener who can support others
- Be of a friendly, welcoming and cheerful disposition
- Self-motivated, reliable and punctual
- Sensitivity and courage to care for people experiencing a range of distressing situations including: grief, trauma, poor mental health, substance misuse, suicidal thoughts.
- A commitment to your own spiritual development
- A good understanding of the Christian faith, as well as some understanding of other faith traditions
- Ability to use both faith and non-faith based language, as appropriate
- Good communication skills in English; in person & over the phone
- A willingness to learn new things and get stuck in
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Respect the Christian ethos of the YMCA and uphold its values
- Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have
Training Support:
- A full induction to the service and specific site will be provided
- A one day ‘Chaplaincy Essentials’ training, plus a menu of additional training will be made available
- Online training: Safeguarding (Adults & Young People), Fire Awareness, Manual Handling
- Ongoing support and regular 1:1 meetings with your line-manager
- Team meetings and social events
- Mileage and expenses may be payable
You will need 2 x references and a DBS (we will apply for and fund this).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Thyroid UK is a small UK charity with a very wide reach and even bigger ambitions. Since 1998 we have become a leading source of support and information for many thousands of people seeking help with their thyroid condition each year.
As an Independent Examiner for Thyroid UK, you will review our accounting records and annual accounts to ensure they are accurate, comply with legal requirements, and provide an independent assurance to trustees and stakeholders that the charity's money is properly accounted for.
Job Description:
Overview:
- The Independent Examiner plays a crucial role in maintaining public trust and confidence in charities by providing an independent scrutiny of their financial records.
- The examiner's responsibilities include reviewing accounting records, comparing them with the annual accounts, and reporting any concerns to the charity trustees.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review Accounting Records:
Examine the charity's accounting records to ensure they are properly maintained and support the annual accounts.
- Compare Accounts with Records:
Verify that the annual accounts accurately reflect the financial position of the charity as shown in the accounting records.
- Consider Unusual Items:
Identify and seek explanations for any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts.
- Assess Compliance:
Determine whether the accounts comply with relevant legal requirements and accounting standards, including the Charities Act 2011.
- Prepare Examiner's Report:
Prepare a report for the charity trustees outlining the findings of the examination, including any matters of concern or material significance.
- Maintain Independence:
Ensure that the examination is conducted independently of the charity's management and administration.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Financial Awareness and Numeracy:
Must be appropriately qualified in matters of accounting and financial administration.
- Understanding of Charity Accounting:
Should have experience of working with small charities, plus knowledge of charity accounting principles and regulations.
- Analytical Skills:
Must be able to analyse financial data and identify potential issues.
- Communication Skills:
Should have the ability to clearly and concisely communicate findings and recommendations to the charity trustees.
- IT Skills:
Must be familiar with Xero or similar cloud based accounting software.
Reporting:
- The Independent Examiner's report will be submitted to the Charity Commission along with the charity's annual accounts.
- The report should clearly state whether the examiner has reasonable cause to believe that:
- Proper accounting records were not kept.
- The accounts do not accord with the accounting records.
- If accruals accounts were prepared, they do not comply with the legal requirements and the applicable SORP.
Location: The examination can be done remotely. Our office is based in Frating, Colchester, Essex.
Closing Date: End of August 2025. Thyroid UK reserves the right to close for applications at any time should the position be filled.
Start Date: ASAP
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Join our ever expanding team of therapists to deliver face to face counselling to anyone over the age of 18 years, in South West London.
You will become part of an organisation that is passionate about providing support for the local community, along with therapists from a diverse range of backgrounds.
We offer
- Free fortnightly supervision
- Appraisals and feedback for institutions
- Support from counselling and admin team
- Free training and CPD
We ask for therapists to:
- Have completed at least 100 hours of face to face, supervised clinical experience completed. Relevant work / life experience will be considered.
- Be qualified to Level 5 diploma level or be enrolled on the 2nd year of a BACP or UKCP accredited course.
- Be able to commit to three clients a week, for a minimum of 2 years.
- Attend personal therapy throughout their placement while a trainee.
- Attend fortnightly Richmond AID supervision.
- Hold membership of their relevant awarding body
Richmond AID will empower disabled people to achieve greater independence and choice by providing a range of services and support.





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ScreenSkills launched its new five-year strategy in October 2024 and has been reviewing its governance in a review begun in early 2024 in response to the Screen Industry Task Force report November 2023. We are now seeking four ScreenSkills Trustees who have a broad mix of senior industry experience to join the Board, which is made up of senior leaders in the screen industry, for this new phase of the charity’s development.
Ideally the Trustees will have experience/expert knowledge in at least one of the following areas:
- Organisational transformation
- Fundraising and partnerships
- Education/Skills
- Marketing and Communications
- Strategic use of data
- Technology and AI experience
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The primary responsibilities of the trustees are to provide ScreenSkills with strategic leadership including governance experience, financial oversight, risk, and stakeholder management.
The Trustees will play a vital role ensuring ScreenSkills can deliver its core purpose and vision and to support the screen sector sustainably as a strategic skills body. As a trustee you will be responsible for the overall management and administration of ScreenSkills, to ensure it complies with charity law and any other relevant legislation. You will have responsibility for ensuring the organisation pursues its charitable objectives as stated in its terms of reference, operational plans and budgets to support the vision and strategy.
As a Trustee you will support the senior leadership team to identify major risks to the organisation which are regularly identified and reviewed ensuring systems are in place to mitigate these risks.
The trustees will also be required to support the senior leadership team to ensure the views of stakeholders are regularly sought and considered, taking into consideration the external environment.
Reports to: Chair of the Board
Location: Hybrid / In person / different locations around the UK
Commitment: 3-year term (which can be renewed) / Board meetings x 5 per year
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Essential:
- Senior commissioning experience from a broadcaster, whether public service or commercial or SVOD
- Or senior production experience from a broadcaster, streamers, studios and/or independent production company across film, animation and/or television
- Or Senior production / development experience from a VFX company/studio that serves film, television, games and other media.
- Or an adjacent / complementary sector experience with skills as highlighted below
- Leadership or management of an organisation ideally within the film and TV industry or a relevant adjacent sector
- Plus, proven experience on a board as a trustee, NED or in industry body as a council or advisory board member or similar
Other skills and attributes:
- A willingness to devote the time and effort to fulfil the trustee role.
- Good, independent judgement with an ability to think creatively and challenge in a positive manner
- Strategic vision
Applications are actively sought and welcomed from across the UK nations and regions to ensure an improved pan UK representation within the Board. We are seeking a diverse range of individuals willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the unpaid role and can broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
Closing date: 18th May 2025, 23:59.
ScreenSkills is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering after a career break, women, people who are LGBTQ+, minority ethnic groups, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, from a less advantaged socio-economic background as well as any other under-represented group.
Further information:
Directors will serve for a fixed tenure of three years. One further term may be served upon re-appointment.
You will be required to undertake an annual self-assessment of your performance and review this in discussion with the Chair.
As part of the annual self-assessment of your own performance, you will be invited to give feedback to the Chair on your views on the performance of the Chief Executive and Executive Team for use in non-attributable feedback to them, as part of the organisation’s annual cycle of performance appraisal.
Failure to meet any of the personal responsibilities above will lead to your appointment being reviewed by the Chair.
As a Board Director you are personally responsible for ensuring that you:
- Act as a champion for the organisation.
- Become a leading advocate for the importance of skills.
- Attend four Board and one Council meeting a year.
- Commit necessary additional time outside of Board meetings to support ScreenSkills’ work.
- Actively and positively engage in, prepare for, and contribute to discussions of the Board.
- Declare any conflict of interest in accordance with the Conflicts of Interests Policy and Register.
- Always act in ScreenSkills’ best interests and do not bring ScreenSkills into disrepute.
The Statutory Duties of a Trustee:
All Board Directors of ScreenSkills are also Trustees of ScreenSkills, Registered Charity number 1015324 (England and Wales). Trustees are required to ensure that ScreenSkills:
- Complies with its governing document, charity law and guidance, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
- Pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
- Uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: as a charity.
- ScreenSkills must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are.
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We’re Mind, the leading mental health charity. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. We provide advice and support to empower anybody experiencing a mental health problem and we campaign to improve services, raise awareness, and promote understanding.
About the volunteer role
The aim of our E-Commerce Assistant role is to provide administrative and operational support to the E-Commerce Manager, assisting with online sales, customer service, and digital marketing initiatives
Key tasks
· Product Listings: Assist in creating and updating product listings on our e-commerce platform.
· Order Processing: Assist in processing orders, including packaging and dispatching items.
· Customer Service: Provide support for customer inquiries via email, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
· Compliance: Ensure all e-commerce activities comply with relevant regulations and guidelines.
· Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the E-Commerce team.
About You
· Communication Skills: Good communication skills.
· IT Literacy: Comfortable using MS Office applications – Outlook, Word, Excel.
· E-Commerce Platforms: Familiarity with e-commerce platforms e.g., Shopify & eBay
· Organisational Skills: Good organisational skills.
· Attention to Detail: High attention to detail.
Experience & skills you will gain
· Experience working as part of a team.
· Experience working within an e-commerce administrative role.
· Gain hands-on experience in the dispatch process, including packaging and shipping.
· Experience in managing product listings and inventory.
· Exposure to customer service practices in an online retail environment.
· Experience in digital marketing.
· Exposure to sales analysis and reporting.
Our Commitment
We are committed to becoming actively anti-racist in everything we do. This is a critical priority for Mind. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation, recognising different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services. We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.
Mind Retail are a network of over 170 Mind charity shops across England and Wales.




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Volunteering for Sense
Our amazing team of volunteers help us run over 100 shops across England and Wales. Every donated item that you sort, prepare and sell helps to raise vital funds to support us in our mission to make sure no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our shops are at the heart of local communities – sharing the work of Sense, and helping to secure support for our life changing work.
What your role will involve
There are a variety of tasks that you can get involved with in the shop, including:
- Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service and a fantastic shopping experience
- Receiving donated goods from members of the public
- Sorting, steaming, tagging and preparing donated goods for sale
- Creating eye catching window and in-shop displays
- Keeping the shop floor well stocked, tidy, clean and organised
- Processing sales and serving on the till
- Promoting Gift Aid and other Sense fundraising initiatives
- Acting as an ambassador for Sense; promoting the shop and Sense in your local community
- Supporting with the recruitment and training of new volunteers
- Following new health, safety and social distancing measures to ensure the safety of everyone
Will the role suit me? Yes, if you are:
- Motivated and hardworking
- Reliable, flexible and willing to do a variety of shop tasks
- A team player
- Friendly and helpful
- Passionate about customer service and enjoy interacting with people
- Respectful of others and their diversity
- Interested in supporting the work of Sense and want to make a difference to people who have complex disabilities and are deafblind.
What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?
- A full induction and ongoing support and guidance from your Shop Manager to make sure you feel confident in your role
- Support to develop new skills, knowledge and experience, in particular of a retail environment, but also skills such as teamwork, customer service, communication and using your initiative
- A reference for other paid or voluntary work (available on request)
- The opportunity to share your existing skills and experience to benefit others
- The chance to meet new people from a wide range of backgrounds and to join a passionate and committed team
- The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to Sense by raising vital income and raising the profile of Sense in your local community; changing the lives of those who have complex disabilities and are deafblind
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.
Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.
We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.
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We are now entering an exciting new phase in our development and would like to add two members to our board of trustees. We are particularly looking for trustees with expertise in finance, accounting and law. We especially welcome applicants from underrepresented goups so that our board better represents the people we are affected by the issues we are investigating.
About the CHPI
The CHPI was set up in 2011 to study the consequences of UK health and social care being transferred from public ownership and provision to the private sector.
We are committed to the founding principles of the NHS, and are proudly independent of both government and the corporate sector. Despite having a fraction of the financial and organisational resource of larger organisations such as the Kings Fund and the Nuffield Trust, we have had a major impact on issues such as the Private Finance Initiative, patient safety in private hospitals, care home financing, conflicts of interest in the NHS, and pandemic preparedness. Our work regularly features in the national media and in parliament.
Our Work
We are a research organisation and our main outputs are reports, analyses, blogs, social media content, and meetings with policy makers, journalists, and campaign groups, all of which are aimed at having an impact on the public policy debate.
Being a Trustee for the CHPI
The CHPI is a close-knit and committed group of people supporting an organisation that reflects our values. We meet every other month, face to face or online to support the director and oversee the governance of the organisation.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for people who are interested in our work and have one or more of the following:
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Financial expertise and/ or legal expertise relevant to the charity sector
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Experience in delivering, or overseeing the delivery of organisational functions such as fundraising, finance, and outreach
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Experience of stakeholder engagement and networking in health and social care policy and delivery
Trustees serve initially for two years.
Roles of a CHPI Trustee
The role of the Board of Trustees in CHPI is to:
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Help to develop the organisation
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Provide support for the Director in the day-to-day delivery of the organisation’s objectives
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Work with the Director to develop annual research and fundraising strategies
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Ensure that the organisation meets its statutory duties including in relation to fundraising, financial reporting, budgeting and risk management.
How do I apply?
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter setting out why you are interested in the role and how you consider your skills and experience would help to support and develop the CHPI.
Please note, we are also interested in hearing from those who might not have time to commit to being a full trustee but who wish to contribute their skills in an advisory capacity.
The closing date for applications is Friday 6th June 2025 at 5pm.
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Join Our Board of Trustees and Help Drive Positive Change!
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a team environment and want to give back to the community where you live, work, or study?
We are a local charity dedicated to providing social welfare advice, information, and support through our incredible team of staff and volunteers. We are now seeking two new Trustees to join our board and help guide our organisation forward.
Last year, we:
✅ Assisted over 15,000 clients in finding solutions to their challenges
✅ Addressed over 37,000 separate issues for those in need
✅ Secured nearly £2 million in additional income to support people during the cost-of-living crisis
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities across Cheshire West—your age, background, origins, or health conditions are not barriers. We actively seek diverse perspectives to better serve our community.
We are particularly interested in individuals with:
Experience in digital and AI solutions implementation
Expertise in volunteer engagement
A strong commitment to our mission, enthusiasm, and a supportive approach
However we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, skills and experience including lived experience.
What’s Involved?
As a Trustee, you will:
Attend at least five board meetings per year (in-person and remote, often in the evenings)
Participate in one annual trustee development day
Have opportunities for further involvement in shaping our work
This is a voluntary role, but all reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. Volunteering does not affect state benefit entitlement.
If you’re ready to play a key role in shaping the future of our organisation, we’d love to hear from you!
We advise, support and empower people to improve their lives providing the best, impartial advice and influencing policy for a more equal society
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At a glance
Join our team of amazing volunteers and help us at various fundraising collections, special events and sporting challenge events throughout the year.
What will I do?
Roles vary depending on the event. You may be involved with:
- Collecting donations with our collection buckets
- Manning a charity stand at an event
- Cheering on our challenge event participants at a race
- Marshalling a race route
- Welcoming guests at events
- Selling raffle tickets
- Offering general information about the charity and our services to the public
- Speaking at events, collection cheques
- Being a friendly face to represent the charity!
Time commitment
No minimum commitment is required but we would be grateful if you could attend at least three events a year. You will be emailed when opportunities come up to then discuss availability.
Location
The majority of events take place in the Borough of Bromley but we also have some events in south London and Kent.
What will I gain?
- Experience of supporting charity events (all proceeds come to The Maypole Project)
- Become part of a friendly staff and volunteer team at The Maypole Project
What skills will I need?
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Enthusiasm
- Reliability & Punctuality
*We always welcome specialist skills, so please do let us know if you are confident with any of the following/or anything you think may be of use (facepainting, balloon modelling, public speaking etc.)
About The Maypole Project
The Maypole Project provides a lifeline of support for children with complex and life threatening illnesses and their whole family; aiming to relieve and help preserve the mental and physical well-being of children and young people who have complex medical needs. We provide a range of support services to all members of the family from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.
Thanks for your interest in volunteering for The Maypole Project
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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A charity based in Croydon, Surrey, London, UK is looking for volunteer Charity Volunteer Assistants; to volunteer 30 unpaid hours per week. The Charity serves a multi ethnic community especially people from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds.
Responsibilities:
- To assist in the delivery of events (ours and those we are invited to), projects and our yearly summer community event.
- To assist in the daily collection and drop off of Greggs after day produce to various soup kitchens
- To assist in promotion of organisations services. eg flyer distribution, school workshops, etc.
- To assist in the delivery of essential services
- To assist in our soup kitchen projects
Person Specification:
- Someone enthusiastic and passionate about charity work and committed to working towards the achievements of the charities objectives.
- Knowledege of Black and ethnic minority tradition/culture is preferable however not essential.
- Experience is desirable.
This is a non-paid one year temporary position however accommodation and maintenance will be provided.
All interested candidates are required to send us a letter of application, a resume, and contact to the email provided. If your application is accepted, you will be invited for a telephone interview. Any applications received after the closing date will not be considered unless we have been unable to find a suitable candidate for this vacancy.
Successful candidates will require a DBS/POLICE check and references prior to commencement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Amy’s Place is a partnership between the Amy Winehouse Foundation and Clarion Housing, providing supported living accommodation for young women aged 18-30 in recovery from drugs, alcohol and other addictive behaviors.
As a great communicator with ‘green fingers’ you will create a calm, nurturing environment in which to support the residents to gain gardening skills and to explore the possibility of growing their own food.
Activities
Inspire the residents to take an interest in the outdoor space at Amy’s Place and involve them in the development of a regular gardening and/or food growing club.
Help residents to develop their gardening skills and knowledge specific to growing food, through group workshops and individually tailored support, guidance and encouragement.
Commitment
This is a flexible opportunity and volunteering times and frequency will vary depending on the volunteer’s availability and the needs of the residents. It might be every week or fortnight ideally for a minimum of 3 months.
Requirements
This role will require us to carry out an enhanced check through the disclosure and barring service.
Support
- Volunteers receive a thorough induction and have access to any relevant in-house and external training
- Reasonable travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed
- The role is based at the service in East London. The exact address cannot be given until the volunteer starts due to safety and privacy reasons
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Join 198 CAL as a Trustee – Help Shape Our Future
198 Contemporary Arts and Learning (198 CAL) is seeking passionate and experienced Trustees with fundraising and finance expertise to help us navigate today’s challenging funding landscape and build a stable, sustainable future.
This is an exciting time to join our team, following the acquisition and expansion of our new building. We are looking for committed individuals who share our vision and can contribute their skills to strengthen our organisation and make a real difference in people’s lives.
What’s Involved?
- Attend quarterly online Board meetings and one in-person strategy workshop per year.
- Participate in sub-committees and contribute remotely.
- This is a voluntary role, with reasonable expenses covered.
If you have the skills and dedication to support 198 CAL’s mission, we’d love to hear from you!
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Lead the Board of Via, the charity delivering vital substance use, mental health and well-being services across the UK, and help provide high-quality, person-centred care to the people and communities affected.
Location: Flexible (Via has services across London, NW England and SW England)
Closing date: Tuesday 27th May
Who we are.
Via is an exceptional charity that puts people at the heart of everything we do. Over three decades, we’ve evolved from our origins as Westminster Drug Project, with a new now award-winning name and brand, into a dynamic, multi-service organisation delivering vital support across substance use, mental health, employment, sexual health, smoking cessation and youth services. With a turnover of £36m for 24/25 and remarkable growth of over a third in 2023/24, we’re now supporting over 12,500 service users annually across an expanding geographical footprint from London to Gloucestershire.
Our commitment to excellence and innovation is evident in our industry-leading services, which consistently perform significantly above the national average. We’re particularly proud to be pioneering the development of the UK’s first women-only detox facility, demonstrating our commitment to addressing crucial gaps in service provision.
Our Approach Makes Us Different
At Via, we believe in doing things differently. This starts with our commitment to staff well-being, including up to six months of full sick pay – a policy that exemplifies our trust in our people and our understanding that supporting our staff enables them to better support our service users. We achieved Investors in People Gold certification and were nominated for UK Employer of the Year and Third Sector Employer of the Year at the Investors in People Awards 2024, recognising our dedication to creating an outstanding workplace culture.
Our active Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group drives real organisational change, ensuring our services are accessible and effective for all communities. These aren’t just initiatives – they’re expressions of our core values: Care, Be Human, and Do the Right Thing, which guides everything we do.
The opportunity.
As we have experienced growth and are launching our new strategy, we had new Trustees join our Board as others have come to the end of their terms. As our current Chair, Yasmin Batliwala MBE comes to the end of her term later this year, we are looking to appoint a new Chair.
What Makes a Great Via Chair
- A Strategic Leader with proven experience operating at a senior level with a successful track record of achievement. You’ll have the personal gravitas to lead a significant, complex, national organisation, alongside the ability to lead a newly evolving and forming Board.
- Passionate About Our Cause: You will bring your expertise and passion for improving lives and reducing inequality. You’ll be someone who understands the complexity of our work yet can think strategically about our future. Your genuine enthusiasm will inspire others and strengthen our impact.
- Governance Experience: you will bring the experience of being on Boards and will work to lead the board to ensure sound financial health and accountability while effectively managing risk and continuing to innovate in service development and delivery.
- An Inclusive Champion committed to fostering diversity that reflects the communities we serve, promoting DEI training and growth, and holding staff and trustees accountable to these practices.
- A Relationship Builder with excellent interpersonal skills and diplomatic tact. You’ll develop a strong working relationship with the Chief Executive, maintain connections with key stakeholders, and represent Via as an effective ambassador.
- A Collaborative Leader who can bring people together, foster a team environment, and work in partnership with our board and team to drive our ambitious strategy.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Diversity in governance isn’t just a goal for Via – it’s a necessity. Our services support people from every part of society, and we want our Board to reflect this diversity. We actively encourage applications from people with lived experience of addiction/recovery (whether personal or as family members/carers), and people from communities currently underrepresented at board level.
Time Commitment
The Board meets quarterly, usually in person. Including preparation time, representation at events, and strategic input, we estimate a commitment of the equivalent of 2-3 days per month. This includes:
- Four Board meetings per year
- Quarterly committee meetings
- Annual strategy and away day
- Ad hoc conversations with fellow board members and the Executive
- Occasional representation at events and meetings with key stakeholders, including at services.
Making a Difference Together
This is an extraordinary time to join Via. As we implement our new 2025-29 strategy and expand our geographical reach, innovate our evidence-based offer and increase access to more people. We’re not just growing – we’re evolving. You’ll help shape innovative services like our women’s detox facility while ensuring we maintain our unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and person-centred care
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We are seeking enthusiastic and committed volunteers to support our programmes in a variety of roles, including Subject Ambassadors, Front of House/Chaperones, and Stage/Production Crew. These roles provide a fantastic opportunity to engage with students, parents, and MTA staff while contributing to a vibrant and inclusive learning and performance environment.
Roles & Responsibilities:
1. Subject Ambassador:
· Actively participate in sessions to encourage student engagement
· Champion an inclusive and fun learning experience for all
· Act as a classroom assistant to support our facilitators
· Provide pastoral care and learning support
· Lead by example with a positive and enthusiastic approach
· Depending on individual goals, work with MTA staff to develop a personal progression plan to gain relevant experience in key areas including (but not limited to): working with children, leadership, assistant directing, musical direction and more
· Actively represent and promote MTA at volunteer events and networking opportunities, engaging with attendees to share our mission and initiatives
2. Front of House / Chaperone
· Help assist with events management in many areas which can align to your personal goals
· Potentially take on specific event tasks (i.e. events logistics including set up/pack down, running a stall at fundraising events etc.)
· Serve as a point of contact for students and parents ensuring a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
· Provide backstage support and supervision to children and young people – ensuring the children have a great experience
· Provide entertainment for groups (i.e. playing games, encouraging arts & crafts etc.)
· Help assist with moving children and young people to and from the stage and/or performance location
3. Stage / Production Crew
· In line with your personal experience and/or personal development goals, help assist with the technical and/or logistical needs of performances
· Support performance’s technical aspects; including set-up of equipment (lighting and/or sound), operation and pack down/get out
· Support performances with set design, build and/or production crew roles (stage management and stagehands)
MTA champions the transformative power of the performing arts while removing financial and perceived social barriers to participation.




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Duration: Short-term project (with potential for ongoing involvement)
About the Role
Children With Voices is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical volunteer to help update our Impact Report (Deck) from 2021. This report highlights the charity’s achievements, including the number of people we have fed, the services we have provided, and our overall community impact.
We have multiple internal documents holding updated information, and we need a dedicated volunteer to extract key data, organise it, and integrate it into the updated version of the report. This role is crucial in highlighting the charity’s progress to funders, partners, and the wider community.
Key Responsibilities
•Review & audit the 2021 Impact Report – Identify outdated sections and areas requiring updates.
•Data Collection & Analysis – Extract key metrics from internal documents, including food distribution numbers, volunteering efforts, and service impact.
•Update & Refine Content – Ensure the report is accurate, well-structured, and engaging.
•Create Visual Data Representations – Develop simple charts or infographics to illustrate key findings (if applicable).
•Ensure Consistency in Branding & Messaging – Maintain a professional and cohesive tone aligned with Children With Voices’ mission.
•Collaborate with Team Members – Work with staff to verify data and gather additional insights.
•Finalise & Format the Updated Report – Prepare the document for internal review and external presentation.
Skills & Experience Required
•Strong Research & Data Analysis Skills – Ability to extract, interpret, and organise numerical and qualitative data.
•Excellent Writing & Editing Skills – Strong attention to detail and ability to present information clearly.
•Project Management & Organisation – Ability to manage multiple documents and keep track of key updates.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint) & Google Docs – Experience with Canva or other design tools is a plus.
•Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving – Ability to identify gaps in information and seek solutions.
•Graphic Design & Infographics (Preferred but not required) – Familiarity with data visualisation to enhance report presentation.
•Ability to Work Independently & Collaboratively – Self-motivated but comfortable seeking guidance when needed.
•Experience with Impact Reporting (Preferred but not needed) – Any previous experience with grant reports, annual reports, or case studies is a bonus.
What We Offer
•Mentorship and support from the Children With Voices team.
•Opportunity to develop skills in research, data analysis, and report writing.
•A chance to contribute to a meaningful cause and help secure future funding for vital community programs.
•Volunteer reference upon successful completion of the role.
How to Apply
Interested volunteers can apply by submitting resume or CV witha short cover letter outlining their relevant skills and experience.