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Settle is a charity that supports young adults as they leave the care system and move into their first home. We provide intensive one-to-one coaching support, helping young people develop the skills and confidence they need to sustain their tenancies, manage their finances and live independently. Our preventative approach to homelessness helps care-experienced young people build stable foundations and thrive in adulthood.

All our Trustees bring different personal experience and professional expertise to support our work. To make sure we keep young people at the centre of our decision-making, we aim to always have at least two Trustees with care experience.

We are now looking for new Trustees to help us deliver our mission. We are seeking people with experience in one or more of the following areas:

· Policy influencing and/or strategic communications

· Support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness

· Support for people seeking asylum and refuge

Our aim is to recruit at least two new Trustees, who between them bring experience across all three areas. We don’t expect you to lead an area of work at Settle – that’s the responsibility of the staff team. We are keen to benefit from your advice, insight and understanding of the key issues we’re dealing with.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and Board team, and we particularly welcome applications from people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds, or with other lived experience of discrimination. We are proud to be a member of the Care Leaver Covenant, and care-experienced applicants who meet the criteria for this role will be guaranteed an interview.

West Midlands Heritage Trust, along with its three partner project trusts, is seeking to appoint a new Trustee Treasurer to its board. This is an exciting opportunity to help guide our work in rescuing, restoring, and finding sustainable new uses for historic buildings in our region.

Who are we?

We are four building preservation trusts all based in the West Midlands, working together to share our knowledge and experience to save Historic Buildings at Risk.

West Midlands Heritage is made up of: West Midlands Historic Buildings Trust, Worcestershire Building Preservation Trust, and Wolverhampton Heritage Trust.

We aim to safeguard buildings of historical and/or architectural importance, within the West Midlands, Worcestershire and Warwickshire which are in danger of being lost. Our previous projects range in age and type from a 16th Century farmhouse to a Georgian townhouse and a Victorian Cemetery Chapel. 

As well as projects to protect and rescue historic buildings, the Trusts organise a range of activities and events to encourage and involve our members and local communities, as well as contribute to professional development within the sector.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a volunteer Trustee Treasurer with an interest in saving historic buildings at risk and contributing to their local community.

The Treasurer plays a key role in supporting the financial governance of the Trusts and helping to ensure their long-term sustainability. Working with fellow Trustees and staff, including a Finance Officer, the Treasurer will oversee financial reporting, budgeting and financial controls, and provide advice on financial matters affecting the organisation.

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in:

• Finance, accountancy or bookkeeping
• Financial management of charities, businesses, or within the public sector
• Strategic financial planning
• Risk management or governance

A recognised accounting qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

It is not necessary to have previous trustee experience, as support and guidance will be given.

What the role entails

• Attendance at up to SIX evening meetings of The Council of Management per year, plus the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
• Attendance at finance sub-committee meetings.
• Optional attendance at other meetings and site visits within the West Midlands, Worcestershire and Warwickshire.
• Preparation of financial reports for the Council of Management and the AGM
• Responsible for overseeing Finance Officer role and activities
• Oversight of Trust bank accounts and authorisation of payments, monthly, with Finance Officer
• Oversight of Restricted Fund Management, with Finance Officer
• Liaison with the Trust’s appointed accountants (book-keeping) and auditors, with Finance Officer

Trustees are elected for a 3-year term of office, and may offer themselves for re-election thereafter. Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

We are keen to make the role of Trustee Treasurer accessible to all and will endeavour to make necessary arrangements for individuals unable to attend in person, including the use of online meeting platforms.

About Us

Influential Stars is a purpose-driven platform connecting creators, supporters and causes through exclusive experiences, sponsored events and fundraising campaigns. We believe anyone with a BIG heart can use their influence, networks and community to make a positive difference.

Our Story

Influential Stars was founded by Lisa Connell, who is living with an inoperable brain tumour and has spent many years supporting charitable causes. The platform was created from a simple belief: when influence, connection and community come together, they can create meaningful impact.

Role and Purpose

We are looking for a friendly, organised and proactive individual to support our Creators throughout their entire journey with Influential Stars. As our Volunteer Creator Relations & Campaign Manager, you will help manage communication with Creators from their initial invitation and registration through to preparing, launching and completing their campaign. You will build positive relationships with Creators, interact with them on social media and ensure they receive the right guidance, encouragement and resources at every stage.

This role would be ideal for someone interested in creator relations, influencer marketing, digital communications, campaign coordination, fundraising or community engagement.

The role will also include onboarding newly registered Collaborators. This involves updating their personalised Canva referral poster and actioning their scheduled welcome and follow-up emails.

Full training and templates will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

● Send approved email invitations to prospective Creators. ● Follow up with Creators who have expressed an interest in joining Influential Stars. ● Respond to general Creator enquiries and direct more complex questions to the appropriate team member. ● Welcome newly registered Creators and explain the next steps in their journey. ● Onboard newly registered Collaborators using the approved onboarding process. ● Update each Collaborator’s personalised referral poster using an existing Canva template. ● Action and schedule the appropriate Creator and Collaborator emails at each stage of their journey. ● Ensure new Collaborators receive their referral information, personalised poster and relevant support resources. ● Keep Creator and Collaborator records and email tasks updated within our CRM system. ● Ensure Creators receive the relevant guides, campaign information, templates and support resources. ● Build and maintain positive relationships with Creators through email and social media. ● Engage with Creators’ content on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and other relevant platforms. ● Support Creators as they choose their campaign type, cause and experience where applicable. ● Maintain regular contact with Creators while their campaign is being prepared and is live. ● Send scheduled campaign emails, reminders, check-ins and promotional suggestions using approved templates. ● Encourage Creators to share campaign updates, engage with their chosen cause and complete their FIT List nomination. ● Work with the wider Influential Stars team to help promote live Creator campaigns. ● Monitor Creator progress and flag any concerns, unanswered communications or support needs. ● Keep accurate and up-to-date records within our CRM system. ● Follow up with Creators when their campaign ends, thank them for their involvement and share any relevant next steps. ● Encourage Creators to remain part of the Influential Stars community as Collaborators or return for future campaigns. ● Contribute ideas to improve the Creator experience, communication and engagement.

Skills and Experience Required Essential

● Excellent written communication and relationship-building skills. ● A warm, professional and encouraging communication style. ● Confidence communicating with people through email and social media. ● Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. ● Ability to manage follow-ups and keep accurate records. ● Comfortable following communication templates and agreed processes. ● Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently. ● Passion for helping others and creating positive social impact. ● Respect for confidentiality and sensitive personal information.

Desirable

● Interest in digital marketing, influencer marketing, communications, PR, business, fundraising or events. ● Experience engaging with creators, influencers, customers or community members. ● Experience using social media for outreach, engagement or promotion. ● Familiarity with CRM systems or email campaign processes. ● An interest in charities, personal causes and social-impact initiatives. ● Familiarity with Canva. ● Full guidance and training will be provided, so enthusiasm, reliability and a genuine interest in people are more important than formal experience.

Working Arrangement

● Fully remote volunteer position for someone based in the South East of the UK - Ideally Hertforshire based or able to travel for meetings. ● Approximately 20 flexible hours per week. ● Hours should be spread across the week to ensure Creator and Collaborator communications are managed consistently. ● Occasional in-person meetings or working sessions may be available by mutual agreement. ● Ongoing guidance, templates and support from the Influential Stars team.

Why Volunteer with Us?

● Gain hands-on experience in creator relations, campaign coordination and digital communications. ● Develop valuable email marketing, social media engagement and CRM skills. ● Build experience supporting campaigns from initial outreach through to completion. ● Strengthen your CV and LinkedIn profile. ● Develop professional communication and relationship-management skills. ● Join a growing, mission-driven organisation. ● Help people use their influence to raise funds and awareness for meaningful

We’re looking for a Volunteer Data Administrator to support our Criminal Justice Services. Can you offer 6 hours a week.  By sharing your time, skills, and experience, you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we support.

As a Volunteer Data Administrator, you'll play an important role behind the scenes, helping us understand our impact and improve the support we provide. Working alongside our Data Analyst, you'll help keep information accurate, support reporting, and ensure we have the data we need to make informed decisions.

This is a great opportunity to develop your administration and data skills, gain valuable experience, and be part of a supportive team working towards better outcomes for individuals and communities.

You'll be:

Helping to keep records accurate and up to date

Supporting data collection and reporting

Carrying out simple quality checks

Identifying trends and insights that can help improve services

Contributing to meaningful work that supports positive change

We're looking for someone who:

Has good attention to detail

Is confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Communicates well and can work independently

Understands the importance of confidentiality

Wants to use their skills to support others

What you'll gain:

Valuable experience in data administration and reporting

Ongoing support and development

Home based volunteering

Please read the attached volunteer role description for further details about this role.

We’re looking for a creative and enthusiastic Digital Media & Marketing Volunteer to support our Patient Experience and Engagement Team. We are looking for a digital, marketing, media, or communications student (or recent graduate) who enjoys working independently, bringing ideas to life, and building real‑world experience through meaningful projects.

You’ll have the opportunity to shape how we communicate with volunteers, patients, and the wider community. While you’ll be trusted to take ownership of your work, you’ll also be supported by the team and have space to learn, explore ideas, and build your portfolio.

Role duties: 

• Planning, designing, and producing a quarterly digital newsletter for our Volunteering & Engagement Team.
• Gathering and creating content such as stories, news, updates, and opportunities.
• Supporting the creation of a friendly and recognisable brand for our Patient Representative Programme.
• Helping to review existing recruitment materials and suggest improvements.
• Helping to create and share engaging social media posts that highlight volunteering, patient voices, and impact.

Skills and experience: 

• You are a digital, marketing, media, or communications student (or recent graduate)
• You have interest or experience in social media, digital marketing, or content creation.
• You have basic design, video, or editing skills (or a strong willingness to learn).
• You have a genuine interest in healthcare, volunteering, or community engagement.

Fundraising volunteer

Our vision for volunteering

Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.

The difference you will make to cats and people

As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising volunteers use their passion for cats and people to raise the vital funds needed to help more cats and kittens in need. As a fundraising volunteer we want to support you to fundraise in whatever way suits you best, whether that’s organising a fundraising event, fundraising online, promoting fundraising activities on social media, completing administration or supporting the development of new fundraising ideas! Whatever your skill set, this could be the role for you! 

You can expect us to

• Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
• Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
• Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
• Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities

What we need from you

This is a really flexible role, you can choose what you’d like to get involved with, for example: 

• face-to-face fundraising. Organising or helping with fundraising events, running supermarket collections and fundraising stands, monitoring collection tins 
• online fundraising. Setting up online appeals and writing impactful cat case studies that maximise donations
• marketing. Spreading the word about our fundraising activities, for example on social media and with the local press  
• completing administration. Processing donations, sorting and recording donated goods, completing Gift Aid paperwork
• championing our work. Getting involved with developing new fundraising ideas and increasing community engagement

Time expectation

This is a flexible role that can fit around your other commitments to suit you. You’ll be part of a team raising vital funds while having fun in the process!

You may be just the volunteer we’ve been looking for!

We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.

About CARAS:

Community Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (CARAS) is a charity that supports refugees and people seeking asylum who live in south London. We offer a range of individual and group support to improve the holistic wellbeing of people who have a background of forced migration, providing them with tools to build lives filled with value, meaning and purpose in the UK. Our activities for young people currently include: ESOL classes (English for Speakers of Other Languages), study group, youth club, swimming lessons and football.

About Youth Club:

Youth Club is a place for young people aged 14-19 to come and play games, learn new skills, make and strengthen friendships and build a sense of belonging. Regular activities include classic youth club games such as table tennis, pool, foosball, board and card games. We also work in partnership with a range of organisations to run a rich programme of workshops within our youth club. Some of these have included creative visual arts, drama, music and workshops on rights and entitlements of young asylum seekers. We also cook a hot meal from time to time and offer a range of snacks each week. Our casework team are also on-site to support young people with a range of advice and signposting needs, usually by-appointment.

Youth club takes place at Furzedown Youth Centre. Welham Rd, London SW16 6TJ

About the role:

As a Youth Club volunteer, you would be helping young people to feel welcome, join in with activities and be a great role model.

Youth Club takes place every Wednesday at 6.00-8.30pm. We ask for a commitment of at least 2 sessions per month for a minimum of 6 months.

Tasks and responsibilities:

· To attend and contribute to volunteer de-briefs which occur 15 minutes after each session.

· To act as a positive role model and set standards of behaviour when volunteering with young people.

· To encourage and inspire young people to reach their full potential.

· To assist young people to both recognise and celebrate their achievements.

· To challenge young peoples’ negative attitudes and behaviour in an appropriate manner.

· To adhere to CARAS Child Protection procedures, Confidentiality policy, Health & Safety policy, Equal Opportunities policy and all other policies as relevant.

Requirements:

To be 18 years or older;

· To be non-judgemental and able to engage with people from diverse cultural backgrounds;

· To be reliable and punctual;

· Excellent communication skills, especially with people with varying levels of English;

· The ability to volunteer on Wednesday evenings for a minimum of six months;

· Current resident of the UK;

· Able to provide five years’ worth of addresses, and willing to undergo a DBS check;

· Able to attend compulsory volunteer induction training (online) general and safeguarding prior to the start of role

Volunteer induction training currently takes place online once a month on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings from 6pm - 8pm. we offer the same trainings on Tuesday and Wednesday daytimes online between 12noon - 2pm once every 3 months.

Your availability to attend 1 general and 1 safeguarding online training session at these times within 3 months of your application would be a prerequisite of being accepted as a volunteer at CARAS.

Desirable:

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

Through volunteering with us you will:

· Meet new members of your local community;

· Learn about different cultures;

· Learn about issues relating to refugees and people seeking asylum;

· Work as part of a friendly, welcoming team;

· Develop your skills and competencies;

· Be able to access relevant training;

Our vision for volunteering

Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.

The difference you will make to cats and people

Our publicity team leaders have the important role of supporting a wider team of publicity volunteers. As a team our publicity volunteers collectively keep members of the public informed of the vital and varied ways we help our cats in need. Raising awareness is crucial to us being able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us. A higher profile can help raise funds, raise awareness of adopting a cat, promote neutering and encourage as many people as possible to learn about feline welfare.

You can expect us to 

• Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
• Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
• Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
• Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities

What we need from you

You’ll be:

• Communicating with others including newsletter, social media and website volunteers
• Advising others on the content of newsletters and web posts
• Interacting with others to make sure information is positive, accurate and consistent
• Liaising with your volunteer group and our Head Office to organise media campaigns
• Responding to local media requests if required

Time expectation 

Our publicity team leaders usually spend 3 to 4 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.

You may be just the volunteer we’ve been looking for!

We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.

Within CPSL Mind's serives, our trainined Peer Mentor "walk alongside" individuals on thier recovery journey as they work towards specific personal goals through 1:1 work or group support. This service is offered Monday to Friday between office hours. 

Aims of the service is to:

• Reduce loneliness and social isolation among adults
• Improve mental wellbeing and confidence through regualar social contact
• Encourage informal physical activity, including walking, gentle exercise and community particiaption 
• Strengthen resilience by supporting individuals to access public services, groups and wider community provision
• Reduce reliance on statutory support 

Would you like to join our Board of  Trustees of Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust?

This year we are looking for three people to join our Board of Trustees at our AGM in October 26.

Trustees of the Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust (SRWT) are volunteers who together lead the organisation in the planning, resourcing and delivery of its activities, so that it can achieve its charitable objectives.  An enthusiastic, committed and active Board of Trustees, with a good range of knowledge, skills, experience and personal qualities is vital to the healthy and effective running of the organisation.

The Board of Trustees:

• lead the strategic development and planning of the Trust

• develop and adopt appropriate policies

• aim to ensure that the Trust is legally compliant and works to best practice wherever possible

• supports, guides and advises the Trust’s staff and volunteers, especially the CEO and the Executive Team

This year, we are especially keen to hear from people who:

Have expertise, knowledge and experience in one or more of the of the following areas:

• Marketing

• Commercial management, business acumen, profit for purpose experience (with reference to our consultancy)

• Green finance.

• Enterprise development

• Income generation

• Legal experience

• Health, Safety and safeguarding policy and compliance

• Have a good knowledge of communities and/or natural environment in Rotherham

• Can represent more of our diverse community in Sheffield & Rotherham

We are also recruiting for a Trustee to be our Treasurer who will have:

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT)

• Ability to analyse proposals and understand financial consequences

• Understanding of financial risk

Skills & Experience

Trustees should demonstrate some or all of the following:

• Passion for nature

• Interest in and enthusiasm for the work of the Wildlife Trust

• Experience of working as part of a decision-making group, board or committee either in a business or voluntary environment

• Experience or knowledge of the legal requirements of a charity

• Local knowledge of the places in which the Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust operates

• Experience of financial management and budgeting in a business or voluntary environment 

The following areas of expertise are always welcome on the Board:

• Environmental Law/ Protected species

• Land Management and Conservation 

• Community Outreach and Development

• Education & Training, Working with Children and Young People

• Advocacy & Campaigning

• Research: relevant to the work of the Trust

• Fundraising

We're looking for Reception volunteers across our offices in South West Surrey: Cranleigh, Farnham, Godalming, Guildford, Haslemere. 

What will you do?

• complete an introduction to Citizens Advice and training for your role
• welcome clients and other visitors to the local Citizens Advice
• explain to the client how long they might be waiting and what will happen and give out a form for clients to fill in
• type up information from the client form onto a spreadsheet or database
• answer the telephone, reply to emails and post
• help with the day to day running of the Citizens Advice service

What’s in it for you?
• gain and build on valuable skills and experience such as communication, IT skills and working in a team
• increase your employability
• contribute to the smooth running of the advice service which makes a real difference to peoples’ lives
• work with a range of different people, independently and in a team.

And we’ll reimburse your travel expenses too.

What do you need to have?
You don’t need specific qualifications or skills but you’ll need to:
• be friendly and approachable
• be non-judgmental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own
• have good IT skills
• be calm under pressure
• be willing to learn about and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principlesand policies, including confidentiality and data protection
• be willing to undertake training in your role

How much time do you need to give?

We ask for a commitment of 1 day a week for 12 months at least.

Valuing inclusion

Our volunteers come from a range of backgrounds and we particularly welcome applications from racially minoritised people/people of colour, disabled people, people with physical or mental health conditions, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people.
If you are interested in becoming a customer service volunteer / reception volunteer and would like to discuss flexibility around location, time, ‘what you will do’ and how we can support you please contact us.

Contact details
To apply, please email to request a Volunteer Application Form.

Portsmouth Cathedral's Fabric Advisory Committee (FAC) is seeking to recruit two new members to join the existing committee which has expertise in architecture, planning, art, design, and conservation.  We are looking for people with extensive experience and sound judgement who can advise within a complex organisation.  Applications are particularly welcome from those with liturgical, architectural, museum or heritage backgrounds.

The FAC is responsible to the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England (CFCE) for the care, conservation and development of the Cathedral and forms part of the planning application for the Grade 1 listed building and its immediate precinct (The Cathedral Green).

As a member of FAC your role will be vital in the oversight of the overall development, conservation and maintenance of the Cathedral building and precinct.   Appointees will, as appropriate, provide determination on applications and advise the Cathedral Chapter (the governing body of a cathedral) in line with the statutory responsibility of the Committee under the Care of Cathedrals Measure, remaining true to the values of the Cathedral and its role as a living place of worship. 

Term of Office
Members are appointed for up to five years with the option for reappointment.  All members are re-appointed every five years.  The current Quinquennial runs until 2031.

Time Commitment
FAC meets a minimum of three times a year. Meetings are normally held on mornings in October, February and May in person but with an online option. The committee will need to work more regularly when major capital works or repairs are planned. Ad hoc meetings and support through working groups and/or support to the executive team may be required.

Remuneration

Membership of FAC is an unpaid role.  Reasonable travel and out of pocket expenses will be paid in accordance with the Cathedral’s Expenses policy.

Safeguarding

The Cathedral takes the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults very seriously, and practices Safer Recruitment for all roles (both paid and voluntary). Members of our committees are expected to undertake any safeguarding training provided by the Church of England and Diocese pertinent to their role and the Cathedral records and manages the checks and courses taken to ensure that training is refreshed as required.

We are committed to ensuring our committees are diverse and representative of the community we serve. There is no requirement to be a Christian, but appointees should be able to understand the ethos and structures of the Church of England, and work in sympathy with the Cathedral’s mission.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Social Media Volunteer - London 

Do you want to use your social media skills to tackle the housing emergency? 

Information about the role 

You’ll be identifying topics to share, helping develop the communications and then using a range of social media platforms to promote our local services and increase engagement with local and national campaigns.

Location: Shelter Office, 88 Old Street, London

Suggested contribution: 5 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months

Availability: Volunteering will take place at a time that suits you, within Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm 

The above is the essential information you need to know. You can apply now by clicking ‘fill in an application’ or read on more for details.

Main activities may include: 

• Establishing and/or maintaining active social media accounts for the Shelter London hub. 

• Helping to develop social media communication plans. 

• Creating and sharing content on social media platforms that raises awareness of Shelter’s campaigns and services and helps the local community. 

• Identifying topics to share through communicating with hub teams as well as researching housing related news and issues affecting people locally. 

• Being up to date with social media trends and using them to attract target audiences. 

• Attending events organised by the London hub to gather content to share on social media and/or live posting throughout.

• Monitoring reactions to our posts, including flagging any responses that do not align with our inclusion and Anti-Racism work.

This role fights the housing emergency by promoting awareness of Shelter’s campaigns and services. This means people who need help with housing or homelessness know where to go for support.

Benefits of volunteering with Shelter 

Volunteers are essential to Shelter’s mission to end housing injustice. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. The insights and life experiences our volunteers bring to Shelter are valued as much as their contribution through volunteering. 

We aim to provide our volunteers with a positive experience. This is by prioritising accessibility and tailoring the support we provide to the needs of the individual. We make sure our policies and processes are equitable, which means that no-one is unfairly disadvantaged while volunteering because of their background or identity. 

Your skills and experience 

We’re looking for someone who’s comfortable using various social media platforms. You don’t need to have professional experience in this area, using them for your personal accounts is just as relevant. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who cares about social justice and fighting the housing emergency. 

Supporting you 

• You will be provided with an induction into your role, access to relevant learning and a copy of our volunteer handbook. 

• The role, including learning and communications, are flexible, so can be tailored so they best suit your needs and preferences.

• You will be able to claim reasonable volunteering expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expenses policy. Where financial circumstances would be a barrier to volunteering, we may be able to offer these funds in advance.

• You will be able to access our volunteer support package, including our colleague assistance programme and Shelter’s network of mental health first aiders. 

Next steps 

You can apply for this role by clicking ‘fill in an application’. If you need to apply by an alternative method, please contact us to see what options are available. 

We will then get back to you about your application. Shortlisted applicants will have a recruitment conversation to discuss the role further. 

Upon offer of role, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions and complete a basic level Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not automatically mean you can’t volunteer with us. We will have a conversation with you to discuss the convictions in relation to the role you have applied for. Sometimes it may limit the ways you can get involved. Please contact us if you require more information. 

Use your expertise and experience to help the Froebel Trust reach, inspire and engage those working with young children.

The Froebel Trust is looking for two volunteers with a background in digital communications to join its Communications and Public Engagement Committee and help shape its work.

No previous committee experience is needed. You'll be supported to learn from others and to access training that suits your needs. You will need to commit around ten hours per year of voluntary time per year.

The Trust’s Communications and Public Engagement Committee members provide expertise in education, PR, marketing and communications. The committee advises the Trust’s Executive team on strategy and policy for the Froebel Trust's communication and public engagement activities. The committee reports to the Council of Trustees via the Communications and Public Engagement Committee Chair. 

Who we're looking for:

• An experienced communicator who can bring knowledge of digital communications tools and tactics, such as experience of using social media (Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn), websites, podcast and films to engage audiences.
• Ideally they will have a thoughtful approach to, and experience of AI tools
• Insight into the challenges and opportunities for communications in today’s rapidly changing digital world
• Interest in or experience of early childhood education
• Available to attend at least two 1.5 hour long meetings per year on Zoom, typically in March and October, with flexibility for an additional hour-long workshop style meeting. We also hold an annual training session for all Froebel Trust staff and volunteers, attendance is encouraged but optional.
• Experience of working in education and / or the charity sector, and knowledge of Froebelian principles is desirable but by no means essential.
• You will need to share our commitment to improving early years education.
• The Froebel Trust strives to be an inclusive organisation and therefore would particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups and people who can bring new perspectives and experiences to our team.

What you'll do

• Attend at least two meetings per year to help shape the strategic direction of the charity’s communications activities with particular emphasis on digital communications.
• Support and challenge the Executive Team to develop and deliver a new communications strategy in line with the Trust’s new strategy for 2027-2030.

How it works

• The Trust’s Communications and Public Engagement Committee has at least three members at any one time. We are seeking to replace two members whose terms of office expire this year. The committee is chaired by a trustee.
• The Communications and Public Engagement Committee meets at least twice per year on Zoom.
• Most meetings are on Tuesdays or Wednesdays 12pm-1.30pm, typically in March and October, with flexibility for an additional session.
• Committee members are also invited to attend annual Froebel Trust whole team training for around two hours on Zoom. This is optional but attendance is encouraged.

Terms

• The role is voluntary and unpaid but out-of-pocket expenses are covered, if applicable.
• Members of the Committee are generally appointed for a three-year term, with renewal subject to Council agreement up to a maximum of six years. In exceptional circumstances and where there is a clear benefit to the Trust, a member’s term of office may be extended beyond the maximum of six years, subject to Council approval.

Questions

We’re always happy to answer questions - please email us.

For more information about the Froebel Trust and to find out more about the role, visit our website.